Introduction

This Charter governs the operation of the Rules sub-committee of the Brisbane North Junior Cricket Association (BNJCA).  This Charter should be read in conjunction with the BNJCA Constitution.  To the extent that this Charter does not expressly provide, the provisions of the constitution will apply to this sub-committee.

Objectives

The purpose of the Rules Committee is to:

  • keep the current BNJCA rules up to date in relation to the laws of cricket and any rules and restriction applicable to junior cricket as defined by Cricket Australia, Queensland Cricket or Queensland Junior Cricket;

 

Update the BNJCA rules as necessary to:

  • to clarify ambiguity
  • to govern new competitions
  • to reflect changes to competitions

Guidelines

The Rules committee will take requests and recommendations from the Management Committee throughout the year and develop rule changes as required ready for the next release of the rule book.

Prior to the start of each season, the committee must get a printed book produced with enough copies for two officials for every team nominated by the clubs.

The rules book is also posted on the BNJCA website at least one week prior to the season starting each year.

The main object of these Rules is to present a clear, easy to understand, simply expressed rule set for ‘mum-and-dad’ managers and coaches. For this I have maintained the same wording where possible, i.e. all grades are shown in the format ‘Under 10’ or ‘Under 10 to Under 12’ and not as ‘U10’ nor ‘U10 – 12’ etc.

At any time during the year, delegates are invited to provide suggestions for amendments to the competition rules. List major changes on the inside front cover, removing the prior year’s notes.

At the Management Committee meeting, present copies of changes to the Management Committee.

At the Delegates meeting, present copies for delegates to consider which changes will be voted in the August meeting.

At the next Delegates meeting, list the full expected changes together with a recommendation, suggestion or discussion note.  Present each item of change, explain the result, and take a vote as to whether the change is accepted.

At the August AGM, ensure the listed changes and current Word copy of the Rules are transferred to the (newly) elected Chairman of the Rules committee.

The Secretary should order enough prints to give 2 copies per club.

Distribute copies of Rules to each club’s representative before season starts.

Review

The Management Committee will be the arbiter for interpretation and/or clarification of this sub-committee Charter.

Omissions or errors should be brought to the attention of the Management Committee.

This policy is subject to regular review by the Management Committee and will be amended (as appropriate).  Acceptance of a new release of the charter will be supported by a motion from a Management Committee meeting.

Inconsistency with the Association’s Constitution

To the extent there is any inconsistency between this charter and the BNJCA Constitution, the Constitution will prevail.

Lifespan

This is a standing committee, the membership of which is reviewed after each annual general meeting of the association.

Currency

This charter is current from the published date at the beginning of this document.

This charter remains current until superseded by another Rules Sub-Committee Charter with a later date of currency.