He paid a tribute to the late Carol McNally who had sadly died and gave mention to the fact that she was a keen sports person having represented the Club participating in a number of different sporting activities at a high level for many years.

He also thanked Steve Broadbent for all his hard work as secretary/treasurer over the past 12 months.

Mr Brindle then gave a report on a number matters outlined in Appendix ‘A’.

5. Treasurer's report for 2006 - Approval of audited accounts

This report would be available to view on the Intranet web-site in the coming weeks outlined in Appendix ‘B’.

6. Secretary's report for 2006

The secretary had prepared a written report based on submissions from sports sections and highlights were read out. Appendix ‘C’. This report would be available to view on the Intranet web-site in the coming months.

7. Election of general committee

i. Secretary of sports sections - current secretary

ii. One representative from each divisional club - current divisional secretary

iii. Officers of the club - as follows:

8. Election of officers

i. Chairman - Mr David Brindle

ii. Vice chairman - ACC Mike Cunningham

iii. Treasurer - PC Steven Broadbent

iv. Secretary - PC Steven Broadbent

No other nominations - duly re-elected.

9. Election of management committee

Officers of the club - as detailed at item 8(i) to (v) and:

i. One representative of divisional clubs – Ms Carole McKone (police staff rep to replace Ian Stirling) - No other nominations - duly re-elected.

ii. Three representatives of sports sections

Inspector Karen Simister, Insp Peter Zsigmond and PC Jane Moodie asked that they continue their position on the committee - No other nominations received - duly re-elected.

iii. Two police staff representatives - Mr Shaun Heffernan - duly re-elected. One vacancy – Marie Chetram had been nominated by Shaun Heffernan - No other nominations - duly elected.

iv. Retired Members - Mr Neil Braithwaite - No other nominations - duly re-elected.

10. Election of representative to Police Sport UK Regional Committee - Inspector Zsigmond - No other nominations - duly re-elected.

11. Confirmation by secretaries of 2006 sports section and other club accounts as audited

The treasurer had already circulated to each sports section secretary a copy of their 2006 account. He asked that they check these final accounts for accuracy then sign and return them immediately after this meeting. These would then be sent on to the auditor as part of the audit process.

12. Final agreement of 2007 budget allocations submitted and scrutinised in December 2006

Budgets had been previously discussed and provisionally agreed at an earlier budgeting meeting held in December. These figures had been circulated to sports secretaries in January and also were circulated at the meeting today.

There were some cuts made. Mr Brindle reiterated the fact that any cuts had been made with much thought and consideration.

13. Appointment of auditors and bankers

Moore and Smalley and National Westminster Bank duly re-appointed.

14. Divisional ‘per capita levy’

The 2007 levy needed to be set. £1.50 was the levy imposed for 2006. It was agreed to impose a £1.50p levy for 2007. This was thought to be an appropriate amount considering the PSUK levy was now set at around £1.00 per police officer.

15. Increase of lottery stake and prizes

The management committee had decided to increase the lottery stake to 70p a chance. This would mean that one additional prize of £500 would be included. The rise was to meet with inflation and rising costs. There were no objections made.

16. Club Internet Website – Security of data

The secretary had already receive one request from a Club member to have his name deleted from the website for security reasons. Notwithstanding this, names of individuals competing in sport would be on view on the world wide web. The secretary fully respected the privacy of individuals and asked that if any other members had any objections to this then they could be deleted on request.

17. Club Internet Web-Site and In-Force Magazine

The secretary asked that sports sections submit as much information and reports as possible including pictures. These would be uploaded on a regular basis. He reminded the meeting that the site could be viewed on the world wide web at www.policesport.co.uk.

The recent publication of the new “Off-Duty” magazine had been successful. The secretary again urged sports section members and divisional secretaries to use this publication as an excellent platform to market our Club to its members as well as encourage new members to join.

18. ‘Sports Personality of the Year’ Award 2006

The management committee had received only one nomination for the 2006 award from PS Mark Pass. This was PC John Wiggans from the Athletics Section. The nomination was of a very high standard and the committee voted unanimously that PC Wiggans was the worthy recipient of the 2006 award.

A detailed report on his achievements dating back over the last 15 years had been submitted. Extracts were read out by the Chairman. The full report would be available on the Club web-site.

The ‘Ormerod Trophy’ would be presented to him in the coming months at a formal presentation with the Chief Constable.

17. Any other business

No other business raised.

Meeting closed - 3.35pm