A branch must have an elected committee ("the committee ") to run branch matters and ideally, should consist of the following:.
- Chairman/Chairperson.
- Secretary.
- Treasurer.
- Committee Members (minimum 3).
All posts must be up for re-election on an annual basis at the branch Annual General Meeting ("AGM "). Once re-elected for the first time, the Club must be advised in writing immediately of any amendments or additions to the committee. *Manchester United reserves the right to reform any branch committee where it feels necessary.
Committee Meetings.
The committee should meet at least on a quarterly basis. The minutes of each meeting should be forwarded to the General Manager, Ticketing and Membership immediately after each meeting. Copies of the minutes should be made available to the branch members upon request.
Branch Rules and Conditions.
A branch should present each branch member, upon joining for the first time or renewing his/her branch membership, with a copy of the Branch Rules and Conditions. These should, in the first instance, be agreed and approved by the committee and Manchester United then offered for distribution to the branch members.
Branch members are entitled to receive advance notice of any amendments or additions to the Branch Rules and Conditions after they have initially been published and released.
Branch Finance.
The committee as a whole must be responsible for the branch funds. Each branch must have their own bank or building society account. Cheques should require two signatures, one being a nominated committee member and countersigned by the Treasurer. The account must be in the name of the branch, i.e. Manchester United Supporters Club (or MUSC), (Branch name), Branch. * Credit or debit card accounts for sole use by the branch must be in the name of the Treasurer.
Branch Accounts.
The committee is responsible for producing the annual branch accounts for submitting and approval to the branch members at their AGM.