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Present; Messrs Pat Burns (in the Chair), John Chidley, Larry Corkrey, Bob Flight, Tony Forrester, Bill Hamilton, Dave Henman, Tony Weight and Richard Willson
Mike Appleby (General Secretary), Martyn Mitchell (Finance Officer and Company Secretary) and Louise Condon (Registration and Administration Secretary)
Prior to the start of the Meeting, Chairman Pat Burns, welcomed Richard Willson to his first Management Board meeting. He also referred to the current health situation of League President, Brian Smith
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24.
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence were received from Messrs: Peter Clayton and Mike Taylor
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25.
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MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 12 November2019 were taken as read and signed by the Chairman as a true record
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26.
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MATTERS ARISING
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a.
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Reserve Team Football (Minute 22(b) – 12 November 2019)
It was noted that the matter of a reserve team structure had been placed on hold until the future structure of the League had been confirmed.
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b.
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There were no other specific matters arising that were not covered elsewhere on the Agenda.
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27.
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FA BUSINESS
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a.
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National League System Structure Season 2020/2021 – The General Secretary advised members that there was to be a meeting of all Step 5 / Step 6 leagues on Sunday 2 February at the offices of the Leicestershire & Rutland FA when it was expected that further information relating to the Step 5 and Step 6 constitutions for next season would be made available. Messrs Pat Burns and Tony Weight would be representing the League at this meeting. It was understood that a final decision on “who plays where” would not be confirmed until the conclusion of the current playing season.
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b.
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Promotion to Step 6
The General Secretary advised that confirmation had been received from the FA of the clubs currently playing in Step 7 leagues around the Country that had applied for promotion to Step 6 for season 2020/2021. As far as this League was concerned both Berkhamsted Raiders FC and Codicote FC had submitted applications. Other issues concerning the list and the possible allocations to the League were noted although it was too early to be more specific.
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28.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
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a.
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Discipline, Respect & Referees Committee – The Minutes of the meeting held on Monday 11 November 2019 were received and the following issue noted and confirmed:
· Cup Final Dates – Provisional dates for the end of season Cup Finals were as follows:
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Wednesday 8 April 2020 – Premier Division Cup Final
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Wednesday 22 April 2020 – Division One Cup Final
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Wednesday 29 April 2020 – Division Two Cup Final
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Saturday 2 May 2020 – League Challenge Trophy Final
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b.
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Discipline, Respect & Referees Committee – The Minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 17 December 2019 were received and noted. There were no specific points to highlight
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c.
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Discipline, Respect & Referees Committee – The Minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 14 January 2020 and the following issue highlighted:
· Eynesbury Rovers FC v Leighton Town FC. The incidents that occurred both during and after the FA Vase 4th Round tie which had been played on Saturday 11 January were discussed. It was noted that this matter was now with the FA and no further action was required at this time.
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d.
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Strategy, Planning & Development Committee – The Minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 3 December 2019 were received and the following issues highlighted:
· The League Development Plan – It was noted that a payment had been received from the FA amounting to £12,000. This was an Administration Grant of £8,000 for season 2019/2020 together with an additional sum of £4,000 which had to be allocated towards the initiatives highlighted in the Plan. Members were advised that the League would be attending a meeting with the FA to discuss the Plan in more detail on 20 February at Harlow Town FC.
· Arlesey Town FC – The situation regarding the hot water system at the ground was noted. The club were to be congratulated on resolving the problems so promptly.
· Stotfold FC – Members were advised that the new ground was near completion ready for handover to the club. It was hoped that the first game at the ground would take place on Saturday 8 February 2020.
· Mid-Season Club Meetings – It was noted that the Division Two meeting had taken place on Monday 13 January and that the issues raised would be considered in more detail at the next meeting of the Committee. Three clubs had failed to attend the meeting and had been Charged accordingly.
· Ground Grading – It was noted that the ground inspections highlighted had taken place apart from one which would be rearranged in due course. The various Inspection Reports would be considered by the Committee when it next met.
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e.
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Finance & General Purposes Committee – The Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 21 November 2019 were received and the following issues highlighted and confirmed:
· Rule Infringements – The following actions were formally confirmed:
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Club
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Rule
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Decision
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Enfield Borough FC
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SR
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4.2
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Fine imposed – £25
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Edgware Town FC
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SR
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8.13
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Charge Rescinded
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London Tigers FC
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SR
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8.31
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Fine imposed – £60 (£15 x 4)
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Tring Corinthians FC
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SCOR
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20(C)&21(F)
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Fine imposed – £30
(£15 x 2)
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London Lions FC
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SR
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6.9
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Fine imposed – £50
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St Panteleimon FC
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SR
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7.1
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Fine imposed – £25
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Brimsdown FC
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SR
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8.20
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Fine imposed – £15
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Berkhamsted Raiders FC
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SCOR
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6(H)&23(E)
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Fine imposed – £50
(£25 x 2)
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Old Bradwell United FC
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SCOR
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24 & 19
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Charge Rescinded
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Broadfields United
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SR
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6.8
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Fine imposed – £25
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Leighton Town FC
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SR
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6.8
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Fine imposed – £25
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Leighton Town FC
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SR
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6.8
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Fine imposed – £25
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Biggleswade United FC
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SR
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4.2
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Fine imposed – £25
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MK Gallacticos FC
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SCOR
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6(H)
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Fine imposed – £25
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Brimsdown FC
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SR
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14.7 & 42
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Fine imposed – £50
(£25 x 2)
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Enfield Borough FC
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SR
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42
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Fine imposed – £25
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Harpenden Town FC
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SR
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6.8
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Fine imposed – £25
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Tring Athletic FC
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SR
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43.1(iv)
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Fine imposed £50
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Winslow United FC
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SR
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43.1(iv)
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Fine imposed £50*
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Stotfold FC
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SR
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43.1(iv)
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Fine imposed £50*
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Baldock Town FC
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SR
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43.1(iv)
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Fine imposed £50*
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Rayners Lane FC
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SR
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8.6
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Charge Rescinded
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*These clubs were also removed from the League Challenge Trophy and their original 2nd Round opponents re-instated into the Competition.
SR = Standardised Rules, SCOR = Standard Code of Rules
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f.
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Finance & General Purposes Committee – The Minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday 18 December 2019 were received and the following issues highlighted and confirmed:
· Rule Infringements – The following actions were formally confirmed:
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Club
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Rule
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Decision
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Enfield Borough FC
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SR
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6.8
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Fine imposed – £25
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St Panteleimon FC
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SR
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6.8
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Fine imposed – £25
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London Lions FC
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SR
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6.8
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Fine imposed – £25
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The 61 FC (Luton)
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SCOR
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18(N)(i)
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Fine imposed – £50
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Pitstone & Ivinghoe FC
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SCOR
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18(N)
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Fine imposed – £25
+ 3 league points deducted
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New Bradwell United FC
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SCOR
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6(H)
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Fine imposed – £25
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Milton Keynes Robins FC
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SR
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8.14
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Fine imposed – £25
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New Salamis FC
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SR
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43.1(ii) & 8.20
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Charge rescinded
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Eynesbury Rovers FC
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SR
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8.23
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Charge rescinded
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Grendon Rangers FC
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SCOR
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11(B)
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Fine imposed – £250
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Wodson Park FC
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SR
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11(B)
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Fine imposed – £300
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g.
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Finance & General Purposes Committee – The Minutes of the meeting held on Monday 13 January 2020 were received and the following issues highlighted and confirmed:
· Rule Infringements – The following actions were formally confirmed:
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Club
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Rule
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Decision
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Leighton Town FC
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SR
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6.9
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Fine imposed – £50
+ 3 league points deducted
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Newport Pagnell Town FC
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SR
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6.8
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Fine imposed – £25
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Eynesbury Rovers FC
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SR
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6.8
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Fine imposed – £25
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London Tigers FC
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SR
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8.13
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Fine imposed – £15
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· St Panteleimon FC – Issues surrounding the movement of the Club’s home games were noted. Members agreed that the Club cannot continue to move future home games although they did recognise that they were trying to ensure that there were no future cancellations.
After further discussion it was agreed to recommend that the club should continue to play home games at their designated “home ground” at North Greenford United FC and that, in exceptional circumstances use the facilities at Rectory Park, as previously agreed.
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29.
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FINANCIAL UPDATE
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a.
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Financial Information – Financial reports up to and including 11 January 2020 had been circulated prior to the Meeting. It was noted that current Bank balances were:
Barclays Bank Current Account £37,861 and Nationwide General Account £20,500.
No other issues were raised.
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b.
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League Branded Footballs for 2020/2021 – The Chairman updated members on the issues surrounding the purchase League branded footballs for season 2020/2021. He advised that he had arranged an order with the current ball suppliers Hereward Sports as he had been unable to progress matters with mdh Teamwear & Trophies. He confirmed that an order for 500 footballs had been placed and it would be for the Strategy, Planning and Development Committee to review how the process would be applied for next season. The Chairman’s actions were approved.
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30.
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MONTHLY AWARDS
The following awards were formally approved:
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a.
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Respect Awards –
December – Aylesbury Vales Dynamos FC
November – Harefield United FC
A recommendation from the Discipline, Respect and Referees Committee that an additional Special Respect Award be made to both Bedford and Sarratt FCs for not incurring and Respect disciplinary points for 3 and 4 months respectively, was approved.
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b.
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Team of the Month Awards – The awards for November were confirmed as follows:
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Premier Division
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Leighton Town FC
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Division One
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Hillingdon Borough FC
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Division Two
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Pitstone & Ivinghoe FC
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It was noted that, due to the lack of games in December, no awards would be made and that results in December would be combined with January matches.
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31.
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TEMPORARY SUSPENSIONS
John Chidley presented to Members the current statistics up to and including 31 December 2019. It was noted that there had been a total of 157 C2 “sin bin” cautions issued covering a total of 545 games. This compared with a total of 377 dissent cautions issued in a total of 594 matches in the same period in 2018.
Members agreed that the initiative did appear to be having a positive effect on the game especially as far as this League was concerned.
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32.
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Members were advised that the Annual General Meeting had been confirmed for Saturday 27 June 2020 at the Rufus Centre in Flitwick. The Meeting would commence at 10.30am
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33.
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DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 24 March 2020 at the offices of the Bedfordshire FA commencing at 10.30am..
There being no further business the Chairman closed the meeting at 11.35am
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