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FC United AGM resolution results

FC United AGM resolution resultsResults of the voting on resolutions debated at the FC United AGM on Thursday 26 November 2015 are listed below. The results of members’ votes will follow soon when counting is complete.

Resolution 1

THAT RSM UK Audit LLP (formerly Baker Tilly UK Audit LLP) be re-appointed as the auditors of the Club for the period up to the end of the next Annual General Meeting of the Club, and that the Board are hereby authorised to fix their remuneration

For – 93.3%
Against – 3.5%
Abstain – 3.2%

This resolution is passed with a simple majority.

Resolution 2

Ahead of every ballot in which the membership elects candidates for the Board, the club should ensure the prominent inclusion within the relevant voting documentation of a summary of the IPS rules governing the make-up of the FC United Board. Specifically, that the Board can legally operate with any number from 2 members, up to a maximum of 11 – hence there being no need for members to vote for candidates they might not deem suitable in the event of a small field.

For – 73%
Against – 17%
Abstain – 10%


Rule 29 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the AGM - therefore Resolution 2 is passed.

Resolution 3

The club’s stated Election Policy – as published on the official website – includes the option “Re-open nominations??? as an automatic entrant in all elections to the FC United Board. This Election Policy should be amended to hold that, where the candidate “Re-open nominations??? scores a higher percentage of votes than other candidates with places on the Board still unfilled, those places will remain vacant until the following year’s AGM (or until any interim EGM is called for the purpose of filling said places), as long as the Board remains properly constituted with at least two elected members.

For – 37%
Against – 54%
Abstain – 9%

Rule 29 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the AGM - therefore Resolution 3 is not passed.

Resolution 4

As soon as possible the club should draw up a clear and precise ‘Organisation Chart’ showing the areas of responsibility of all club officials, paid and unpaid, and which roles - filled either by staff or volunteers – fall under whose responsibility.

For – 78%
Against – 17%
Abstain – 5%

Rule 29 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the AGM - therefore Resolution 4 is passed.


Resolution 5

The Board should put in place an appropriate complaints procedure for anyone who has a contractual relationship - either written or implied - to provide goods or services to the Club, including, but not exclusive to, employees (whether on permanent, fixed term or casual contracts), agency staff, freelancers, consultants, contractors or volunteers.


For – 94%
Against – 5%
Abstain – 1%

Rule 29 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the AGM - therefore Resolution 5 is passed.


Resolution 6

The Board should commission a review of the Broadhurst Park construction project as soon as possible. This should identify exactly what caused and contributed to the numerous delays and cost overruns, including to what degree these can be attributed to mistakes made by the club and its officials, as much as to what were accountable to outside contractors. With at least £1 million more needing to be spent to finish the ground it is important for everyone connected to FC United to understand where things went wrong so as to ensure any similar expensive mistakes are not repeated, and have confidence that club funds will be spent wisely in future.

For – 42%
Against – 52%
Abstain – 6%

Rule 29 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the AGM - therefore Resolution 6 is not passed.



Resolution 7

At the 2012 AGM, Resolution 2 was proposed by the Board. It stated that “with effect from the close of this meeting all votes taken at quorate FCUM Board meetings that do not meet with a unanimous response from those Board members present shall require a full voting list to be recorded and appear in the relevant minute. The voting list will name all Board members alongside their individual votes.??? Since then not one vote has ever been taken, suggesting that every Board decision has been wholly unanimous. If this is the case then in future, where a vote is not taken and a decision is deemed to have been passed unanimously, the minutes should record that every Board member was in favour of that decision.

For – 68%
Against – 23%
Abstain – 9%

Rule 29 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the AGM - therefore Resolution 7 is passed.


Resolution 8

Up to three members shall be invited to each monthly Board Meeting to act as observers. Observers will not be permitted to vote at meetings, nor will they be permitted to speak at meetings unless invited to do so by the Chair/Convenor on a point of clarification. Members will be able to notify the club of their desire to attend such a meeting, and where demand exceeds the number of places available a ballot will be held to decide who is admitted.

For – 61%
Against – 29%
Abstain – 10%

Rule 29 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the AGM - therefore Resolution 8 is not passed.


Resolution 9

It is proposed that up to 6 co-owners shall be invited to Board Meetings to act as observers. Observers will not be permitted to vote at meetings, nor will they be permitted to speak at meetings unless invited to do so by the Chair/Convenor on a point of information.
For – 28%
Against – 55%
Abstain – 17%

Rule 29 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the AGM - therefore Resolution 9 is not passed.

Resolution 10

A list of working groups (as defined under Rules 82-84) and their members will be publicised on the members’ website. Working groups will also publish minutes on the members’ website. Working group positions will be clearly advertised and then selected by the Board.
For – 94%
Against – 4%
Abstain – 2%

Rule 29 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the AGM - therefore Resolution 10 is passed.

Resolution 11

In addition to Rules 80-81, the Board (and working groups) will ensure that any non-financial conflicts of interest and decisions taken as a result will be minuted. The names of those who have not taken part in discussions or decisions because of such conflicts will be similarly recorded. Where sensitive or personal information is involved then these matters can be redacted from the published minutes.

For – 94%
Against – 4%
Abstain – 2%

Rule 29 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the AGM - therefore Resolution 11 is passed.


Resolution 12

It is proposed, that when a vote is called for at a Board meeting or subcommittee of FC United of Manchester, a record should be made within the official minutes of the meeting to indicate how each Board member has voted on the particular matter using the indicators "For", "Against" or "Abstain" against each named Board members name/initials. Board members may also add a comment explaining why they have voted in that particular way

For – 69%
Against – 22%
Abstain – 9%

Rule 29 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the AGM - therefore Resolution 12 is passed.

Resolution 13

Rule 119 presently partly states (inter alia) that...
“The Club’s registered office is Hope Mills, Pollard Street, Manchester, M4 7JA.???
It is proposed that this part of Rule 119 be changed so as to now read...
“The Club’s registered office is Broadhurst Park, 310 Lightbowne Road, Moston. Manchester. M40 0FJ.???
so as to reflect the move to our new ground that took place during the summer of 2015.

For – 97%
Against – 0.6%
Abstain – 2.4%

Rule 29 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the AGM - therefore Resolution 13 is passed.

Resolution 14

Rule 130 (Advertising) presently partly states (inter alia) as regards the emblem of the Club (i.e. badge, name, initials or nickname, or a combination of such) that...
“c. The emblem may also appear once only on the collar or collar zone of the shirt, provided that it occupies an area no greater than 50 square centimetres.???
It is proposed that this part of Rule 130 (Advertising) be changed so as to now read...
“c. The emblem may also appear once only on the collar or collar zone of the shirt, provided that it occupies an area no greater than 12 square centimetres.???
so as to reflect the current FA Kit and Advertising Regulations for season 2015-2016.

For – 88.4%
Against – 5.2%
Abstain – 6.4%

Rule 29 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the AGM - therefore Resolution 14 is passed.

Resolution 15

The Board will maintain and publish a comprehensive organisation chart showing roles, responsibilities and reporting lines including sub-committees & working groups.

For – 73.8%
Against – 14.6%
Abstain – 11.6%

Rule 29 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the AGM - therefore Resolution 15 is passed.



Resolution 16

There will be an opportunity for up to two non-Board Club Members to attend each Board Meeting and also any working group/sub-committee meeting in an observational capacity. If more than two members wish to attend, the attendee will be determined by ballot.

For – 49%
Against – 33%
Abstain – 18%

Rule 29 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the AGM - therefore Resolution 16 is not passed.

Resolution 17

The Annual Business Plan should be approved by members by means of a vote before the end of the previous reporting period. If not voted in, a modified Plan should be developed taking into account members input and concerns. Progress against the Plan should be reported on a quarterly basis to all Club stakeholders.

For – 71%
Against – 21%
Abstain – 8%

Rule 29 requires the vote in favour of not less than two-thirds of Members voting at the AGM - therefore Resolution 17 is passed.



First Posted ~ 17:55 Thu 3 Dec 2015
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Last Updated ~ 16:00 Fri 19 Feb 2021