PANAGA CLUB

RULES

 

Adopted at AGM 24 April 2007

 

 

CONTENTS

 

1)      JURISDICTION

2)      MEMBERSHIP

3)      CODE OF CONDUCT

4)      DISCIPLINARY ACTION, SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP

5)      MEMBERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES

6)      DUTIES OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

7)      OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS

8)      FINANCIAL AUTHORITY

9)      CLUB AND SECTION ACCOUNTS

10)  GUIDELINES

11)  CATERING FACILITIES AND AMENITIES

 

 

 

1.                JURISDICTION

 

These Rules are subordinate to the Constitution of the Club.  In the event of any conflict between these Rules and the Constitution, the Constitution shall prevail.

 

2.                MEMBERSHIP

 

2.1.            ELIGIBILITY AND APPLICATION

 

Eligibility and application for membership of the Panaga Club shall be specifically as stated in the Constitution Clauses 4.1. and 4.2..

 

2.2.      SUBSCRIPTION

 

2.2.a    The monthly subscriptions, with effect from 1 January 2007 are as follows:

 

A.    Full Members (Family)            :     B$ 63.00

 

B.        Associate Membership (Family except for B. 7) below :

1)    Brunei Shell JV Companies Contractor

       & Shareholders Members        :     B$113.00

2)    Government Members            :     B$113.00

3)    Brunei Garrison Members       :     B$113.00

4)    Retiree Members                   :     B$34.00

5)    Special Members                    :     B$170.00

6)    Corporate Members                :     B$170.00

7)    Mature Dependant Members   :     According to

                                                         Parent’s Membership

8)    Panaga Club Employees          :     B$63.00

9)    Reciprocal Plus                       :     B$100.00 per annum

 

C.    Temporary Members              :    See Attachment A

 

2.2.b    Additional subscriptions are payable in respect of Constituted Sections of the Panaga Club.  Details of these additional subscriptions are available from the Club Administration Office.

 

2.2.c     A refundable deposit of B$1,000.00 will be retained for up to three months from the date of approval of membership resignation, then returned less any outstanding debts with the Club at that point in time.

 

2.2.d    Special Members shall pay a non-refundable joining fee of B$1,500.00, in addition to a refundable deposit of B$1,000.00.

 

2.2.e    Corporate Members shall pay a non-refundable joining fee of B$3,000.00.

 

2.2.f     Brunei Garrison Members shall pay an advance deposit of B$50.00 refundable upon termination of membership and return of all membership cards.

 

2.2.g    New expatriate employees of Brunei Shell Group of Companies and their dependants are entitled to free full use of the facilities of the Panaga Club, subject to the published rules, for a period of seven days from the arrival date.  This authority includes the use of the Club credit facilities system.

 

2.2.h    Panaga Club Management Committee Members are exempted from Panaga Club subscription fees during term of office.

 

2.3.      MEMBERSHIP CARDS

 

2.3.a        Members of the Panaga Club will be issued with membership cards.

 

2.3.b        Valid Panaga Club (incorporating Kuala Belait Boat Club) membership cards must be carried by each Member including all children aged 14 and above at all times and be shown to Club or Security officials whenever requested.  Admission to Club premises, including KBBC premises, can be rightfully refused if membership cards cannot be shown when requested.

 

2.3.c         Clause 2.3.b. above applies similarly for Club Sections which have issued membership cards such as the Panaga Golf Club, where admission to their particular facilities can be rightfully refused if valid membership cards cannot be presented.

 

2.4.            SUSPENSION OF MEMBERSHIP

 

2.4.a    For operational requirements on being sent overseas only for a minimum of six months in principle.

 

2.4.b    The Employer shall provide a letter of justification.

 

2.4.c     MEMBERS shall return their Panaga Club membership cards upon suspension.

 

2.4.d    On a case-to-case basis at the discretion of the Management Committee.

 

3.                CODE OF CONDUCT

 

Members must behave responsibly and with due courtesy to fellow Members when using the Club facilities.  Members must at all times comply with the Club Rules and must strictly adhere to the requirements of Clause 5 of these Rules in relation to dress, and the safety and welfare of children.  They must ensure that any Temporary Members whom they introduce also adhere to the requirements of Clause 5.

 

4.                DISCIPLINARY ACTION, SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP

 

4.1.            In accordance with the Constitution, Clause 4.5. and 5.7., any Committee Member or person nominated by Panaga Club Management Committee can immediately suspend from the use of the Club anyone who, in his opinion, is misbehaving or breaking the Club Rules.  Committee Members may also suspend an introduced Member or guest for misconduct.

 

4.2.            Such suspension will be for a minimum of 72 hours (3 days) during which time at least three Members of the Committee shall meet to investigate the matter and decide whether the period of suspension shall be confined to 72 hours (3 days) or be extended to a further defined period, or whether membership should be terminated, and to determine whether other persons are affected or not.  The Committee Members shall include the President or his Deputy, the Committee Member who initiated the initial suspension, and at least one further Committee Member.

 

4.3.            The decision with regards to suspension reached in 4.2. above shall be final.  Any decision to terminate the membership shall be ratified at the next Management Committee meeting.

 

4.4.            Decisions taken by the Management Committee in relation to disciplinary action may be published in the Club’s weekly circular at the discretion of the Management Committee.

 

5.                MEMBERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES

 

5.1.            AMAHS

 

Amahs are only allowed into the Club on a Day Visitor membership and must be accompanied by the Member at all times, to ensure understanding of and compliance with Club rules.

 

5.2.            CHILDREN

 

5.2.a    The safety, welfare and behaviour of a child in the Club is entirely and at all times the responsibility of its parents or guardian.

 

5.2.b    Children under 14 years must in principle be supervised and accompanied at all times in the Club premises by a parent or guardian (adult – 18 years old above).  They are not allowed to sign chits.

5.2.c     Children under 14 years must be supervised and accompanied by a parent or guardian (adult – 18 years old above) at all times when in the swimming pools or surrounding area of the pools defined by the barriers.

 

5.2.d    Parents of children aged 12 and 13 years may request the Club Secretary in writing for an exemption to Clause 5.3.b above that allows unaccompanied access to all Club areas except the Pool and Fitness Centre.  A separate teenager membership card will be issued for these children.

 

5.2.e    Parents of children under 12 years may request the Club Secretary in writing for an exemption to Clause 5.3.b above as to attend/participate in specific events/lessons.  At his/her discretion the Club Secretary will issue separate junior membership cards to these children.

 

5.2.f     Children aged between 14 to 21 years are not allowed to sponsor a non-member either on Temporary or Day Visitor pass.  Only a Member (or spouse) is allowed to do this.