CONSTITUTION OF GOALS SOCCER SOCIETY

(effective 1 April, 2027)

I – NAME
The name of the Society is: GOALS SOCCER SOCIETY.

II – PURPOSE
The purpose of the Society is to develop, promote, extend, and foster the game of soccer in the Province of British Columbia, Canada, to provide organized athletic and recreational programs for its members, and to safeguard the interests of clubs, teams, and participants competing within the Society.

III – MEMBER-FUNDED PROVISION
This society is a member-funded society. It is funded primarily by its members to carry on activities for the benefit of its members.

BYLAWS OF GOALS SOCCER

SOCIETY ARTICLE 1 — INTERPRETATION & MEMBERSHIP

1.1 The Society is a registered non-profit entity under the BC Societies Act.

1.2 Membership in the Society shall consist of two (2) classes:

(a) **Class A (Voting) Members:** Restricted strictly to individuals duly elected or appointed as Directors of the Society. Each Class A member shall have one (1) vote.

(b) **Class B (Non-Voting) Members:** Open to players, participants, coaches, and community members who register for programs and support the purposes of the Society. Class B members shall be entitled to receive notice of and attend general meetings, but shall *not* have voting rights or the right to elect directors.

1.3 Membership in the Society will cease upon voluntary resignation, non-payment of program/membership fees, or expulsion pursuant to Article 4.4.

1.4 A member is not in good standing if they fail to respect the bylaws, rules, or code of conduct of the Society.

ARTICLE 2 — GENERAL MEETINGS

2.1 The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Society shall be held once every calendar year within 15 months of the previous AGM.

2.2 Notice of any general meeting must specify the place, day, and time of the meeting, with at least fourteen (14) days’ written notice provided to all members.

2.3 A quorum for the transaction of business at a general meeting shall consist of a majority of the Class A (Voting) Members present.

2.4 Voting at meetings: (a) Only Class A (Voting) Members (the Directors) are entitled to vote on resolutions, elections, and special resolutions. (b) Voting by proxy is not permitted.

ARTICLE 3 — BOARD OF DIRECTORS

3.1 A Board of Directors shall manage the affairs and business of the Society, and simultaneously hold all Class A (Voting) Memberships.

3.2 The Board shall consist of the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and additional Directors as determined by the Board.

3.3 Directors shall be appointed or elected by the existing Board of Directors (self-perpetuating board) or via internal board nomination procedures, serving terms as established by board policy.

3.4 A Director may be removed from office before the expiration of their term by a resolution supported by a majority of the remaining Directors.

ARTICLE 4 — POWERS OF THE BOARD

4.1 The Board of Directors shall have full, exclusive power to conduct the business of the Society, administer league operations, set registration fees, and manage field allocations.

4.2 The Board shall have the authority to suspend or expel any Class B member, player, or team that violates the bylaws, codes of conduct, or rules of the Society.

ARTICLE 5 — DUTIES OF OFFICERS

5.1 The President shall preside at all Board meetings and ensure the provisions of the Constitution and Bylaws are upheld.

5.2 The Vice-President shall assist the President and assume presidential duties in their absence.

5.3 The Secretary shall maintain the register of members, record minutes of all meetings, and handle official correspondence.

5.4 The Treasurer shall oversee all financial accounts, ensure proper bookkeeping of revenues and expenditures, and prepare annual financial statements.

ARTICLE 6 — FINANCIAL YEAR & EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS

6.1 The financial year-end of the Society shall be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors.

6.2 Contracts, cheques, and financial instruments must be signed by two (2) designated officers or directors authorized by the Board.

ARTICLE 7 — BYLAW AMENDMENTS

7.1 These bylaws may only be altered or amended by a special resolution passed by a vote of not less than seventy-five percent (75%) of the Class A (Voting) Members.