Official Liverpool Supporters Club of New York
By-Laws
In accordance with Official LFC Supporters Club (OLSC) requirements, the Official LFC Supporters Club of New York (LFCNY) establishes the following By-Laws:
SECTION I - MISSION
LFCNY will represent Liverpool Football Club (LFC) in the New York Metro Area
LFCNY will bring local supporters together through their love of LFC for social purposes only
LFCNY will protect and enhance the good name of LFC
LFCNY will organize high-quality services and events for LFCNY members
LFCNY will promote, maintain and value the history of LFC
LFCNY will communicate the views of LFCNY members to LFC
LFCNY will support LFC-related charitable causes and local charitable causes
SECTION II - REQUIREMENTS
All LFCNY members must follow Code of Conduct under Section III of these By-Laws
LFCNY will not be run for personal financial gain
LFCNY will maintain a membership of, at least, 50 registered OLSC members—with a minimum of 15 LFCNY members also holding an LFC Official Membership
All LFCNY members with ticketing privileges will live in the New York Metro Area
LFCNY will charge annual dues to be determined via vote at that years Annual General Meeting (AGM) which covers an annually designed members t-shirt and gift, discounts on drinks at member bars, early entrance to key matches, invitations to club-sponsored events, the opportunity to request and obtain tickets to matches at Anfield. (N.B. LFCNY members who would like to request tickets through the club for matches at Anfield need to be an LFC member in good standing). Should any changes be made to this, LFCNY will:
Notify LFC and provide all details on membership fees, including documentation of membership fees and explanation on the purpose and use of the membership fees
Provide a receipt to each LFCNY member paying a membership fee
Revise By-Laws as needed
If LFCNY establishes a club bank account in the future, LFCNY will:
Notify LFC and provide all details on the club bank account, including documentation of club bank account and explanation on the purpose and use of the club bank account
Revise By-Laws as needed
LFCNY will use LFC trademarks, logos or club crests in accordance with the full branding guidelines in the OLSC Policy that LFCNY signs up to and agrees to bide by each season
LFCNY will establish a committee to ensure the fair running of LFCNY, represent LFC in an appropriate manner at all times, and be accountable to its membership
LFCNY will have an Annual General Meeting (AGM) on or before June 20 or another date duly determined by a unanimous vote of the committee—date, time and location to be determined
The attendance of the AGM shall constitute the quorum necessary to conduct the business of LFCNY; all decisions made by the AGM are binding upon LFCNY and the Committee of same until the next AGM
AGM minutes will be recorded and be made available upon request to all OLSC members and LFC. Meeting agendas will be drafted and distributed prior to the meeting start, AGMs will be “open floor” with any member having the right to raise any issue under LFCNY and any other business
LFCNY will not share any personal (e-mail address, mailing address, phone number) or financial information with any outside third parties
These By-Laws may be altered, amended, repealed or added to by an affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of those in attendance at an AGM
Each LFCNY Committee position will be subject to a two-thirds majority vote, serving a one-year term and require re-election at the AGM
Each LFCNY Committee nominee must meet the following requirements:
Must have an Official LFC membership (as required by LFC)
Must be willing and available to carry out their roles and responsibilities
Must uphold the mission and abide by the By-Laws of LFCNY
Emergency General Meetings (EGM) of LFCNY may be called in two (2) ways:
a) When two-thirds (2/3) of the Committee determine it in the best interest of LFCNY. Notices of such meeting shall be e-mailed to all members at their email address as it appears on the membership form at least ten (10) days before the scheduled date set for such special meeting. Such notice shall state the reasons that such meeting has been called, the business to be transacted at such meeting and by whom it was called.
b) A request for an EGM not recommended by the Committee must come via a petition signed by 50%+1 of the LFCNY’s membership.
i) The Committee is required to verify said petition within one (1) week of presentation
ii) Once presented, the petition cannot be amended
iii) Notices of such meeting shall be e-mailed to all members at their e-mail address as it appears on the membership form, at least, seven (7) days before the scheduled date set for such special meeting
iv) Such notice shall state the reasons that such meeting has been called, the business to be transacted at such meeting and by whom it was called.
c) A 25%+1 vote of the entire membership is required at the EGM to change LFCNY policies
d) No other business but that specified in the notice(s) may be transacted at such EGM
SECTION III - CODE OF CONDUCT
While LFCNY members bring diverse opinions on all aspects related to the business of LFCNY, we are committed to respecting each other and reaching a consensus on all matters. We are determined to act justly, and are bound by these By-Laws, to deliver outcomes that are in the best interest of everyone associated with LFCNY. All LFCNY members are part of the OLSC Network and, therefore, must uphold the values and good name of LFC. LFCNY members are expected to be exemplary representatives of LFC and as such are asked to follow this Code of Conduct. All members shall treat fellow LFC supporters, as well as supporters of other football clubs, with courtesy and respect. No supports shall threaten another football fan or sing offending chants toward other supporters. No member shall degrade or commit an act of violence on any other person while attending matches at Anfield, Away Matches or any other LFCNY event. Any violation of the Code of Conduct by a LFCNY member could result int he expulsion from LFCNY.
SECTION IV - LFCNY COMMITTEE
The business of LFCNY shall be managed by a Committee. All Committee members must be member in good standing at the time of election. The number of Committee shall not be less than five (5) or more than 12, unless voted upon by the AGM. The Committee member shall be chosen at the AGM of LFCNY and shall serve for a term of one (1) year.
Each Committee member shall have one vote and such voting may be done by proxy when all other Committee members are informed of the proxy vote in advance of the Committee meeting.
Members of the executive committee, in addition to the requirements under Item 14 above, must have been a member of LFCNY for the preceding two years
The executive committee will be compromised of the following positions with the expected duties and responsibilities:
Chairperson
The President, or his designated substitute, shall preside at all membership meetings and shall present at each AGM of LFCNY an annual report of the work of LFCNY.
Secretary
The Secretary shall keep the minutes and records of the membership of LFCNY in appropriate books and shall present at each AGM of LFCNY an annual report of the work of LFCNY.
Treasurer
The Treasurer shall have the care and custody of all monies belonging to LFCNY and shall be solely responsible for such monies or securities of LFCNY. They shall render at stated periods as the Committee shall determine a written account of the finances of LFCNY and shall exercise all duties incident to the office of Treasurer.
These By-Laws were adopted by an emergency general meeting (EGM) on September 27, 2022.
Signed,
Justin Wells
Chairperson