14 - Alterations to Rules

(A) Alterations, for which consent has been given by the Sanctioning Authority, shall be made to these Rules only at the AGM or at a SGM specially convened for the purpose called in accordance with Rule 9.

Any alteration made during the Playing Season to these Rules shall not take effect until the following Playing Season, except in exceptional circumstances and approved by sanctioning Authority and The FA.

Notice of proposed alterations to be considered at the AGM shall be submitted to the Secretary by [the 15th of April] in each year. The proposals, together with any proposals by the Management Committee, shall be circulated to the Clubs by [the 30th of April] and any amendments thereto shall be submitted to the Secretary by [the 7th of May]. The proposals and proposed amendments thereto shall be circulated to Clubs with the notice of the AGM. A proposal to change a Rule shall be carried if [a majority] of those present, entitled to vote and voting are in favour.  

                                                                                                                                     
(B) A copy of the proposed alterations to Rules to be considered at the AGM or SGM shall be submitted to the Sanctioning Authority or The FA (as applicable) at least 28 days prior to the date of the meeting.