Invitation for Board Observers for Monday 22nd August Board Meetng

Members are invited to put their names forward to act as one of the three observers at this meeting by emailing the office by 12 noon on Friday 19th August.

The next FC United of Manchester Board meeting will take place on Monday 22nd August 2016.

Members are invited to put their names forward to act as one of the three observers at this meeting by emailing office@fc-utd.uk by 12 noon on Friday 19th August.

In the event of more than three members registering their interest, a ballot will be held in the presence of at least two members of club staff and/or board members on Friday 19th August.

Should those members successful in the ballot no longer be able to attend, their places will be offered to unsuccessful members on a first come, first served basis.

It is expected that some discussions taking place at the meeting will require confidentiality. In those circumstances, the same principle that applies to publication of confidential matters within minutes will apply to the attendance of member observers. Where this is the case, observers will be asked to leave the meeting.

Observers will be able to write notes during the meeting which can be submitted to the Board Convener on the evening.

Observers will also have the opportunity to feedback separately to the board. It is of vital importance that observers do not disclose matters discussed in meetings until the publication of relevant minutes.

The member observers present at meetings shall be recorded as attendees within minutes. In keeping with the resolution, they are not permitted to vote at meetings or speak, unless invited to do so by the Board convenor on a point of clarification.

An agenda will be issued and placed on the Members Forum.