Constitution of Cambridgeshire & Huntingdonshire 

Association of Cricket Officials 

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Where used in this document the term “In Writing” is deemed to include, but not be limited 

to email, publication on the website of the Association and notification by post. 

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1 The Association 

1.1 The Association shall be called “Cambridgeshire & Huntingdonshire Association of Cricket Officials” (CHACO) 

1.2 The Association shall be the Cambridgeshire & Huntingdonshire branch of the England and Wales Cricket Board Association of Cricket Officials (ECBACO) 

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2 Objectives 

The Association is a non-profit making organisation whose objectives shall be: 

• To improve the standards of cricket umpiring and scoring by education, by preparation for examination and by all other means. 

• To improve the status of cricket umpires and scorers and to promote their interests. 

• To co-operate with, and cultivate good relations with, all bodies associated with cricket, for the improvement of the game and the application of its Laws. 

• To take such action and make such recommendations as may be considered desirable in the interests of cricket in general and for the benefit of umpires and scorers in particular. 

• To ensure that all members of the Association operate in accordance with the ECB Policy – ‘Safe Hands – Welfare of Young People in Cricket’ and any future versions thereof. 

 

3 Eligibility for Membership 

All persons who share the aims and objectives of the Association as listed in Item 2 are eligible for membership. All members are eligible to vote, except that voting on matters which are the exclusive concern of ECBACO will be restricted to members of the Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire branch of ECBACO. 

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4 Subscriptions 

All members shall pay an annual subscription at rates agreed at the Annual General Meeting and falling due as from the date of that meeting. Subscription rates shall only be changed at the Annual General Meeting or at a Special General Meeting called for that purpose. 

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5 Discrimination 

The association does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. 

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6 Officers & Representatives 

6.1 The Association shall be governed by an Executive Committee made up of the following Officers. 

Chair 

Vice Chair 

Secretary 

Treasurer 

Umpire Appointments Lead 

Umpire Development Lead 

Umpire Education Lead 

Scorers Appointments Lead 

Scorers Development Lead 

Scorers Education Lead 

Safeguarding Lead 

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6.2 And the Representatives to: 

Cricket East 

Cambs Cricket Board 

East Anglian Premier League 

Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire Premier League 

Cambridgeshire Cricket Association 

Huntingdon League 

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6.3 The Association may allow the secretary, treasurer and anyone holding one of the three scorer positions (only) to hold two Officer Roles. Other than Secretary, Treasurer, or a holder of any of the three Scorer Lead positions, Officers of the Association may not hold two Officer Roles but may be Representatives in addition to their Officer role. An officer holding two Officer Roles shall not hold a Representative role. 

6.4 In addition, the Officers shall have the ability to co-opt such other members as deemed necessary and fulfil any vacancies that may occur during the year. 

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7 Annual General Meeting 

7.1 The Annual General Meeting shall normally be held each year in November or December and at least 28 days’ notice of the meeting shall be given “in writing” to all members. 

7.2 Resolutions for consideration at the Annual General Meeting including nominations for President/Vice Presidents/Officers/Representatives or proposed changes to the Constitution must be made in writing, duly seconded, and sent to the Secretary not later than 21 days before the date of the Annual General Meeting. 

7.3 A majority of two thirds of the members present and voting is required to change the Constitution of the Association, or to approve any resolution, or to elect any person as a Life Vice-President of the Association. 

7.4 The business of the AGM shall be: - 

• To approve the minutes of the previous AGM 

• To receive written reports from the Leads and Representatives from the Committee. 

• To adopt the statement of inspected accounts 

• To appoint a President 

• To elect the leads and representatives listed under 6.1 

• To approve the rates of annual subscription 

• To consider proposals for the election of Life Vice-Presidents 

• To consider any other business of which due notice has been given 

 

8 Special General Meetings 

8.1 The Executive Committee shall have the power to convene a Special General Meeting for any purpose they deem fit. 

8.2 The Secretary shall convene a Special General Meeting on receipt of a request signed by fifteen members. 

8.3 No business other than that for which the meeting has been called may be transacted at a Special General Meeting. 

8.4 All members shall receive 14 days’ notice of a Special General Meeting containing an Agenda and any papers relating to the business of the meeting. 

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9 Meetings Generally 

9.1 At an Annual General Meeting or Special General Meeting twelve members shall form a quorum. 

9.2 A General Meeting of members may be held monthly for the discussion of any points relating to the Laws of Cricket or other matters of cricket interest, or to hear speakers on the subject of cricket, or to provide opportunities for social intercourse. 

9.3 If, at any Annual General Meeting or Special General Meeting, a resolution be carried for the Dissolution of the Association, the assets of the Association (after discharge 

of all debts and liabilities) shall be donated to a suitable organisation involved in Cricket, as approved by the Executive Committee of the Association. 

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10 Funds 

10.1 The funds of the Association shall be lodged in a bank account, as determined from time to time by the Committee. 

10.2 All cheques, drafts, etc. drawn on the account shall be signed by two of the following Officers: Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer or any other nominated Committee Member as determined from time to time by the Committee. Any electronic transfer of funds shall only be made by the Treasurer after obtaining emailed confirmation of approval by one other Officer 

10.3 The financial year of the Association shall end on 30th September and a statement of accounts up to and including that date shall be presented to the succeeding Annual General Meeting, alongside the report of the independent examiner. 

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11 Disciplinary 

11.1 By accepting membership of the Association, members agree to act in the best interests of the Association and of CHACO of cricket in general. 

11.2 Following the receipt of a written complaint about a member or members of CHACO, the Committee shall act in accordance with the ECB’s current conduct and disciplinary procedures in place at the time of the complaint. 

11.3 Following the conclusion of any investigation arising from the complaint, the committee may take sure measures as it deems appropriate, including but not limited to termination of membership. 

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12 Amendments to The Constitution 

Approved 27 November 2002 

Amended 2 December 2004 

Amended 7 December 2006 

Amended 3 December 2009 

Amended 1 December 2011 

Amended 6 December 2012 

Amended 3 December 2015 

Amended 5 December 2019 

Amended 3 March 2022 

Amended 21 April 2022 

Amended 4 December 2025