Munster Chess Union
6. Add a new Section 6. CONDUCT/DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE to the Constitution and remove the existing paragraph 3.4. The new section will contain the following two paragraphs:
6.1 The Committee shall have the power to expel, suspend or take such other action as it shall think fit in respect of any member, or affiliate member, who refuses or neglects to comply with the Rules of the MCU or who is guilty of any conduct which in the opinion of the Committee is seriously unsporting or is prejudicial to the interests of the MCU.
6.2 No action shall be taken against any member without first inviting them to furnish an explanation of the circumstances complained of either in writing or personally before the general Committee at the member's option. The decision of the Committee shall be ascertained by ballot and shall be final. A member of the MCU expelled by virtue of the provisions of this clause shall forfeit all right in and claim upon the MCU.
Proposed By: Alan Salsac. Seconded By: Ray O'Brien.
THE MOTION WAS CARRIED.
7. Add a new Section 7. COMPLAINTS to the Constitution. The new section will contain the following paragraphs.
7.1 All complaints shall be made in writing to the Secretary who, should he be unable to remedy them, shall submit the same to the Committee whose decision shall be final.
Proposed By: Alan Salsac. Seconded By: Ray O'Brien.
THE MOTION WAS CARRIED.