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Welcome to ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD GC. GCMA North West Meeting Wednesday 12 th February. NATIONAL GOLF CLUBS’ ADVISORY ASSOCIATION. Jackie Howe Chief Executive Officer. NGCAA Underpinning Issues. Discipline of Members Powers Procedures Rules of Natural Justice Appeals.
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Welcome toASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD GC GCMA North West Meeting Wednesday 12th February National Golf Clubs' Advisory Association
NATIONAL GOLF CLUBS’ ADVISORY ASSOCIATION Jackie Howe Chief Executive Officer National Golf Clubs' Advisory Association
NGCAAUnderpinning Issues • Discipline of Members • Powers • Procedures • Rules of Natural Justice • Appeals National Golf Clubs' Advisory Association
NGCAAUnderpinning Issues • Licensing • Club Premises Certificate • Authorises sale & supply to Members ; Bona fide guests Premises Licence • Authorises sale & supply to all members of the public • Personal License Holder • Designated Premises Supervisor • Temporary Events Notice - £21 • Twelve in any year National Golf Clubs' Advisory Association
BUGGIES & THE DISABLED • Do not Discriminate against the disabled • Address areas of the course which are not accessible • TO ACHIEVE • Access by the disabled when the course is open to the able bodied. • Legislation covering this has been in place since 1995 National Golf Clubs' Advisory Association
Incorporation or Not Threats and Challenges • Some foreseen and insurable • Unforeseen and not insurable • e.g. Sex Discrimination, Disability Discrimination, • Health & Safety Issues Unincorporated Association – not a legal entity so cannot be party to legal proceedings Land must be held in trust Who will be named as defendant on the writ? Who will pay and damages? National Golf Clubs' Advisory Association
Incorporation or Not Incorporated – Operated as a Limited Company • It is a legal person • It can own assets • Liability is limited • Directors cannot normally be pursued • Exposure of individuals is avoided The company can own assets such as land Running along traditional lines still possible National Golf Clubs' Advisory Association
Pathway to Incorporation • Decision to Incorporate • Assessment of assets and liabilities • Business plan – financial viability must be assured • Guarantee or shares • Transfer of assets • Employee transfer under TUPE • Transfer of contracts National Golf Clubs' Advisory Association
Pathway to Incorporation • New Bank Accounts • Transfer of Insurances • Registering Company for VAT • Capital Gains Tax- • Possible on basis of ‘no gain no loss’ and treated as a reconstruction • We can help with the full process National Golf Clubs' Advisory Association
NGCAA – Membership Applications By Letter On Line By Email Annual Fee (2013/14) THE OLD THRESHING BARN, HOMME CASTLE BARNS SHELSLEY WALSH WORCS WR6 6RR 01886 812943 www.ngcaa.co.uk info@ngcaa.co.uk £250 + VAT National Golf Clubs' Advisory Association