WST Board Meeting 25th March 2021 - RedPassion.co.uk

WrexhamO · 6th April 2021, 11.17:15

Wrexham Supporters Society Limited - Minutes of Trust Board Meeting
Held on: 25 March 2021 commencing at 20.30

Venue: By Zoom

Present: Bryan Still (BP), Matthew Davies (MD), Mark Williams (MW), Gavin Jones (GJ), Glyn Williams (GW), Phil Salmon (PSm) and Paul Smith (PS)
Chair: Brian Phillips (BP)

1. Matters arising
The Board noted the resignations over the last 24 hours of Steve Lloyd, James Harrison, James Kelly, Matthew Scott, and Mark MacDougall. In addition to this, Josh Williams, the Independent Secretary also resigned.

The Board then considered the constitution of the Society Board as outlined in rule numbers 59-68 of the Society. In particular consideration was given to the following rues:
“59. The Society shall have a Board of Directors comprising not less than 12 and not more than 15 persons.”
The Board noted that there are currently FIVE elected Board members and THREE co-opted Board members and as such the Board does not comply with this rule.
“65. The Society Board may at any time co-opt any Member of the Society or the representative
of an organisation which is a Member to fill a casual vacancy in the Board of Directors,
provided that at no time shall more than one-third of the members of the Society Board be
co-opted members. A casual vacancy shall be deemed to exist if the number of Directors
should drop below the minimum prescribed in these Rules or below the number elected at
the preceding Annual General Meeting.”
The Board noted this rule with the option to co-opt further members to the Board to make a minimum number of 12 but felt this was not possible but agreed to seek further advice from our Governing Body, the Football Supporters Association (FSA), for clarification on this rule
“66. The Society Board may co-opt external Directors to the Society Board in addition to the
number of Directors specified in these Rules provided that at all times the total number of
external directors and Members co-opted under Rule 67 shall be in the minority. A Director
co-opted in accordance with this Rule shall serve for a fixed period determined by the
Society Board at the time of co-option, subject to a review at least every twelve months, may
be removed from office at any time by a resolution passed by a majority of the members of
the Society Board, and may be remunerated in an amount (to be disclosed in the published
accounts) from time to time, as fixed by the Society Board. External Directors shall be
selected by virtue of their specialist skills and experience considered to be of benefit to the
Society.”
The Board considered this rule but felt that co-opting a further four members to make the required minimum of 12 members, as outlined in rule 59, would result in Co-opted exceed the number of elected members and would therefore not comply with this rule.
“67. In the event that the size of the Society Board should drop below the minimum number of members prescribed in these Rules, the Directors may act to increase their number or to call a General Meeting of the Society, but for no other purpose.”
The Board then considered this rule and decided that it was unable to enact any further business and the Chair adjourned the Board meeting until such time the FSA could provide the appropriate advice on the correct way forward.
No further business was discussed, and the meeting closed by the Chair at 21:30

fezbob · 6th April 2021, 11.18:49

Holding a meeting to decide they can't enact any business. Superb!

WrexhamO · 6th April 2021, 11.20:47

To seek clarification from the FSA on a ruling that is pretty clear, co-opted members cant exceed elected members.

Stalling to get though to an AGM I think.

Rob · 6th April 2021, 11.22:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by WrexhamO

1. Matters arising
The Board noted the resignations over the last 24 hours of Steve Lloyd, James Harrison, James Kelly, Matthew Scott, and Mark MacDougall. In addition to this, Josh Williams, the Independent Secretary also resigned.

Is there anything formally explaining why they resigned?

Six people go and no business can be enacted and no one knows why.

WrexhamO · 6th April 2021, 11.30:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob

Is there anything formally explaining why they resigned?

Six people go and no business can be enacted and no one knows why.

That's the full published minutes above.

cynprifathro · 6th April 2021, 11.43:26

Tinpot!

dixienormous · 6th April 2021, 12.22:37

The WST ran the club for nearly ten years. Jesus.

TheRealWelshWayne · 6th April 2021, 12.45:48

Happy to start a vote of no confidence in the chair. As this is blatant misuse of his position.

Happy to put some of the deposit up to start a dispute.

It's a power grab.

TheRealWelshWayne · 6th April 2021, 12.47:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by WrexhamO

To seek clarification from the FSA on a ruling that is pretty clear, co-opted members cant exceed elected members.

Stalling to get though to an AGM I think.

Absolutely stalling. Corrupt.

Plus if they put the minutes up , it means they have had another meeting to approve the minutes.

6th April 2021, 11.17:15	#1-0 (permalink)
WrexhamO Due a Testimonial Joined: Jan 2007 Racecourse Spot: MRS Real Name: Steve Gilbert Twitter: @swgilbert1964	WST Board Meeting 25th March 2021 Wrexham Supporters Society Limited - Minutes of Trust Board Meeting Held on: 25 March 2021 commencing at 20.30 Venue: By Zoom Present: Bryan Still (BP), Matthew Davies (MD), Mark Williams (MW), Gavin Jones (GJ), Glyn Williams (GW), Phil Salmon (PSm) and Paul Smith (PS) Chair: Brian Phillips (BP) 1. Matters arising The Board noted the resignations over the last 24 hours of Steve Lloyd, James Harrison, James Kelly, Matthew Scott, and Mark MacDougall. In addition to this, Josh Williams, the Independent Secretary also resigned. The Board then considered the constitution of the Society Board as outlined in rule numbers 59-68 of the Society. In particular consideration was given to the following rues: “59. The Society shall have a Board of Directors comprising not less than 12 and not more than 15 persons.” The Board noted that there are currently FIVE elected Board members and THREE co-opted Board members and as such the Board does not comply with this rule. “65. The Society Board may at any time co-opt any Member of the Society or the representative of an organisation which is a Member to fill a casual vacancy in the Board of Directors, provided that at no time shall more than one-third of the members of the Society Board be co-opted members. A casual vacancy shall be deemed to exist if the number of Directors should drop below the minimum prescribed in these Rules or below the number elected at the preceding Annual General Meeting.” The Board noted this rule with the option to co-opt further members to the Board to make a minimum number of 12 but felt this was not possible but agreed to seek further advice from our Governing Body, the Football Supporters Association (FSA), for clarification on this rule “66. The Society Board may co-opt external Directors to the Society Board in addition to the number of Directors specified in these Rules provided that at all times the total number of external directors and Members co-opted under Rule 67 shall be in the minority. A Director co-opted in accordance with this Rule shall serve for a fixed period determined by the Society Board at the time of co-option, subject to a review at least every twelve months, may be removed from office at any time by a resolution passed by a majority of the members of the Society Board, and may be remunerated in an amount (to be disclosed in the published accounts) from time to time, as fixed by the Society Board. External Directors shall be selected by virtue of their specialist skills and experience considered to be of benefit to the Society.” The Board considered this rule but felt that co-opting a further four members to make the required minimum of 12 members, as outlined in rule 59, would result in Co-opted exceed the number of elected members and would therefore not comply with this rule. “67. In the event that the size of the Society Board should drop below the minimum number of members prescribed in these Rules, the Directors may act to increase their number or to call a General Meeting of the Society, but for no other purpose.” The Board then considered this rule and decided that it was unable to enact any further business and the Chair adjourned the Board meeting until such time the FSA could provide the appropriate advice on the correct way forward. No further business was discussed, and the meeting closed by the Chair at 21:30

6th April 2021, 11.20:47	#3-0 (permalink)
WrexhamO Due a Testimonial Joined: Jan 2007 Racecourse Spot: MRS Real Name: Steve Gilbert Twitter: @swgilbert1964	Re: WST Board Meeting 25th March 2021 To seek clarification from the FSA on a ruling that is pretty clear, co-opted members cant exceed elected members. Stalling to get though to an AGM I think.

6th April 2021, 11.43:26	#6-0 (permalink)
cynprifathro Cult Hero Joined: Aug 2012 Racecourse Spot: none given Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: WST Board Meeting 25th March 2021 Tinpot!

6th April 2021, 12.22:37	#7-0 (permalink)
dixienormous Printing My Own Banknotes Joined: Dec 2011 Racecourse Spot: Upper Yale stand, town end Real Name: Gavin Davies-Jones Twitter: @	Re: WST Board Meeting 25th March 2021 The WST ran the club for nearly ten years. Jesus. __________________ "We talk about it for twenty minutes and then we decide I was right." -Brian Clough

6th April 2021, 12.45:48	#8-0 (permalink)
TheRealWelshWayne Taking coaching badges Joined: Oct 2020 Racecourse Spot: Yale Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: WST Board Meeting 25th March 2021 Happy to start a vote of no confidence in the chair. As this is blatant misuse of his position. Happy to put some of the deposit up to start a dispute. It's a power grab.