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Transcript of © McGrigors LLP “ARE WE ALL FIT FOR PURPOSE?” 28 FEBRUARY 2009 AIRTH CASTLE HOTEL Iain Smith.
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“ARE WE ALL FIT FOR PURPOSE?”
28 FEBRUARY 2009
AIRTH CASTLE HOTEL
Iain Smith
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What is a local sports council?
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What is a local sports council?
Generally an unincorporated association!
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In summary an unincorporated association has:
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In summary an unincorporated association has:
No legal status except for tax!
No private law capacity.
Individual members who retain their own legal capacity and liability.
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In practical terms this means that legally local sports councils cannot:
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In practical terms this means that legally local sports councils cannot:
Enter into contracts.
•with some or all of members.
•of employment - liability is generally with a committee.
•with third party organisations or individuals.
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Sue or be sued by others. •Personal liability rests with office bearers or membership as
a whole depending on level of responsibility assumed.
Sue or be sued by members. •No remedy for members against club, committee or
membership as a whole. (Cannot sue yourself!).
•Remedy is against the individual responsible.
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Own property.
•Property owned jointly between members.
•Cannot be disposed of without unanimous agreement of members.
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So Who Is Liable?
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So Who Is Liable?
Individuals who created the liability.
The management committee.
All of the members of the association?
All of the members who authorised the act.
Answer – Could be all or none
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The current law is:
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The current law is:
Unclear.
Provides uncertain levels of liability for members.
Confusing for creditors.
Cumbersome for property ownership.
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Recommendation
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Recommendation
Individual local sports councils, and those involved with their management, should very seriously consider the implications of not having legal personality.
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With legal personality a local sports council can:
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•Enter a contract on its own behalf.
•Contract with individual members.
•Limit liability to the local sports councils funds.
•Personal liability remains however, should an individual:-–Fail to disclose they are working as an agent–Exceeds the authority given to them–Enters a contract by misinterpretation.
Contract
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Negligence
Sporting organisation liable for authorised costs of its representatives.
No liability for office bearers or members.
Individual wrongdoer remains personally liable.
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Property
Sports organisation could own its property, no need for Trusts.
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Current forms of non-profit organisations
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Current forms of non-profit organisations
•Unincorporated associations.
•Companies:-–Limited by shares or by guarantee–CIC–(SCIO) (future).
•Trusts.
•Industrial and provident society.
(All can potentially be charitable)
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Why a Company Limited by Guarantee
Liability usually limited from £1 to £10.
Flexible structure.
Straightforward to administer and alter.
Cost effective.
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Business Transfer
Migration
•Employees
•Funding
•Third party contracts
•Sponsorships
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How to become a Company Limited by Guarantee Memorandum of association.
Articles of association.
Details of first directors and secretary (if any).
Statutory declaration that the requirements of registration have been complied with.
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On going commitments
Companies House•annual return•annual accounts•changes to directors details.
Directors have statutory duties.
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Summary
Think about the legal status of your local sports council