Chapter 455 – Sports Act

S P OR TS

CHAPTER 455

SPORTS ACT To encourage and promote sport, to provide for the establishment of a national sport council to exercise the functions relating to sport currently vested in the Department of Youth and Sport and SportMalta, to provide for the registration of sport organisations, and to establish dispute resolution structures.

27th January, 2003;

3rd April, 2009 ACT XXVI of 2002, as amended by Act XXXII of 2007; Legal Notice 427 of 2007; and Acts X of 2013, VI of 2016, XXIX of 2019 and LIV of 2021.

ARRANGEMENT OF ACT

Part I

Part II

Part III

Part IV

Part V

Part VI

Part VIII

Part IX

Preliminary Establishment, functions and conduct of affairs of SportMalta Officers and employees of SportMalta Sports facilities Directorates and Advisory Committees Financial provisions Sport dispute resolution Miscellaneous Articles 1-3 4 - 10 11 - 13 14 - 19 20 - 21 22 - 34 43 - 50 51 - 56 SPORTS

PART I

PRELIMINARY Short title.

Art. 1

The short title of this Act is the Sports Act.

Interpretation.

Amended by:

XXXII. 2007.20;

VI. 2016.3;

LIV.2021.76.

Art. 2

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires: "advisory committee" means an advisory committee established in accordance with article 21; "Association" or "National Association" means an association of clubs on a national level who group together for the purpose of promoting a particular sport or for organising competitive games in such sport; "Board" means the Board of Directors of SportMalta; "Chairperson" means Chairperson of SportMalta and includes, in the circumstances mentioned in article 4(4), the Deputy Chairperson or other person appointed to act as Chairperson:

Provided that, in relation to articles 18, 20 and 21, "Chairperson" means the Chairperson of a Management Committee, Directorate or Advisory Committee, as the case may be; "Chief Executive Officer" means the Chief Executive Officer of SportMalta appointed in accordance with article 11; "club" means an association of persons, whether in the form of a civil partnership, or a commercial partnership or otherwise, in which individuals constitute themselves in or form part of an association mainly for the purpose of engaging or organising sport activities; "designated property" means the immovable property referred to in article 16(1) and (3) or otherwise transferred to SportMalta; "directorate" means any directorate established in accordance with article 20; "employee" means a person employed by SportMalta; "Federation" or "National Federation" means an association being mainly an association of a number of National Associations of the same sport activity or of associated sport activities; "financial year" means a period of twelve months ending on the 31st December:

Provided that the financial year which commenced on the 1st October, 2007 shall be for a period of fifteen months and shall terminate on the 31st December, 2008; "Malta Arbitration Centre" means the Arbitration Centre established under the Arbitration Act; "Malta Olympic Committee" means the Malta Olympic Committee established on the 9th June 1928 and having the Statute reproduced in the Second Schedule, as such statute may from time to time be amended, varied or substituted in accordance with the terms thereof;

S P OR TS "Maltese" means persons who are citizens of Malta and such other categories of persons as the Minister may from time to time prescribe; "management committee" means a committee established in accordance with article 18; "Minister" means the Minister responsible for sports; "Ordinance" means the Commissioner of Land Ordinance and includes the Government Lands Act; "person" includes a body of persons and any body corporate established by law; "prescribed" means prescribed by regulations made by the Minister under this Act; "public officer", in relation to article 51, has the same meaning assigned to it by article 124 of the Constitution but does not include a judge or a magistrate; "registered person" means a person registered in the Register of Sport Persons under the Sports Governance and Integrity Act "sport" includes all forms of physical or mental activity which, through casual or organised participation or through training activities, aim at expressing or improving physical and mental well-being, forming social relationships or obtaining results in competition at all levels, but excludes those activities held for therapeutic or clinical purposes or are part of the activities of health institutions or health centres, and includes any other activity as the Minister may from time to time and after consultation with SportMalta prescribe; "sport facilities" means the property, movable and immovable, including designated property referred to in articles 14, 15 and 16 and any other property, corporeal or incorporeal, that may be used for the purposes of sport;

4; "SportMalta" means the body established in accordance with article "Sports Fund" means the fund referred to in article 19; "sport school" means an undertaking, organisation or enterprise, by whomsoever owned or managed, the main function of which is to educate on a full time or part-time basis in any particular sport discipline or sport disciplines.

Art. 3

Amended by:

XXIX.2019.71;

LIV.2021.76.

SPORTS additional measures shall be taken aimed at enabling and encouraging women and young gifted people, as well as disadvantaged or disabled persons or groups of such persons, to effectively take advantage of such opportunities.

All participants in sport activities shall follow the rules of fair play.

All organisations and persons involved in sport activities shall endeavour to ensure that no unsanctioned use is made in sport of illegal substances or of performance enhancing drugs or doping methods in sport.

PART II

Substituted by:

VI. 2016.4.

Establishment and composition of SportMalta.

Amended by:

X. 2013.6;

VI. 2016.5, 7.

ESTABLISHMENT, FUNCTIONS AND CONDUCT OF AFFAIRS OF SPORTMALTA

Art. 4

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Provided that the Minister may waive the disqualification of a person under this paragraph if such person declares the interest and such declaration and waiver are published in the Gazette.

SPORTS

Objectives of SportMalta.

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

Art. 5

The objectives of SportMalta are: (a) to promote and encourage the development of increased participation in sport in Malta and the improved performance by athletes in sport; (b) to develop and implement programs that promote equality of access to and participation in sport; (c) to promote a culture of excellence in sport; (d) to ensure the provision of resources, services and facilities for the promotion of sport in Malta; (e) to promote a culture of participation in sport among people, especially children and youths, as an aspect of personal and social development within the context of government policy on education and health; (f) to improve the sporting abilities of the Maltese generally through the improvement of the standard of sport coaches, administrators and officials; (g) to foster co-operation in sport with local and international bodies, entities or other persons for the encouragement and promotion of the development of sport programmes, initiatives and activities; (h) to ensure that all sport activities respect the human dignity, health and safety of all participants in sport as well as the rules of fair play and the health and safety of the spectators; and (i) to encourage, in furtherance of the principle of subsidiarity, non-governmental bodies and private entities or persons and local councils to contribute to S P OR TS the promotion of sport in Malta.

Art. 6

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7;

LIV. 2021.76.

SPORTS development of sport and the participation or representation of Malta at the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, Mediterranean Games, Games of Small States of Europe, and other international games which SportMalta may from time to time acknowledge as falling under the jurisdiction of the Malta Olympic Committee; (m) to provide advice on matters related to sport to persons, bodies or associations involved in sport; (n) (deleted by Act LIV.2021.76); (o) Repealed by Act LIV.2021.76; (p) Repealed by Act LIV.2021.76; (q) to consult and co-operate on a regular basis with all National Associations and National Federations; (r) to monitor and keep under review and evaluate all practices, operations and activities relating to sport matters; (s) Repealed by Act LIV.2021.76; (t) Repealed by Act LIV.2021.76; (u) to do anything in furtherance of its objectives and to perform such other functions as may devolve upon it under any other law or as may from time to time be assigned to it by the Minister.

Powers of SportMalta.

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

Art. 7

Art. 8

SPORTS regulate its own proceedings.

Relations between the Minister and SportMalta.

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

Art. 9

Strategic and operational plans.

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

Art. 10

Provided that the first strategic plan shall be prepared by SportMalta and submitted to the Minister for approval within six weeks from the date of appointment of SportMalta.

PART III

OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF SPORTMALTA

Art. 11

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

Staff appointments.

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

Provided that until the first Chief Executive Officer is so appointed the Minister may for a period not exceeding six months detail a public officer to perform the functions of Chief Executive Officer.

Art. 12

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

SPORTS (b) shall be entitled to have his service with SportMalta considered as service with the Government for the purposes of any pension, gratuity, or benefit under the Pensions Ordinance and the Widows’ and Orphans’ Pensions Act and of any other right or privilege to which he would be entitled, and liable to any liability to which he would be liable, but for the fact of his being detailed for duty with SportMalta.

Offer of permanent employment with SportMalta to public officers detailed for duty with SportMalta.

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

Art. 13

PART IV

SPORT FACILITIES

Art. 14

Access to facilities.

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

Art. 15

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

SPORTS to and vested in SportMalta under the same title by which they were held by the Government immediately before the said date.

Transfer of rights and liabilities in respect of immovable property.

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

Art. 16

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Art. 17

Transitory provisions.

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

SPORTS

Management of sport facilities.

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

Art. 18

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Revenue from sport facilities and the Sports Fund.

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

Art. 19

PART V

DIRECTORATES AND ADVISORY COMMITTEES Directorates within SportMalta.

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

Art. 20

Advisory committees.

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

Art. 21

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Subject to the provisions of this Act, each advisory committee can regulate its own procedures.

PART VI

FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

Art. 22

SportMalta to meet expenditure out of revenue.

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

Art. 23

Advances from Government.

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

Art. 24

Funds from public lotteries.

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

Art. 25

Amended by:

L.N. 427 of 2007;

VI. 2016.7.

SPORTS Minister, after consultation as aforesaid, may in writing approve.

Provided that for any facility in an amount exceeding sixtynine thousand and eight hundred and eighty-one euro and twenty cents (69,881.20), there shall be required the approval of the Minister in writing.

Borrowing from Government.

Amended by:

VI. 2016.6, 7.

Art. 26

Estimates of SportMalta.

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

Art. 27

Provided that the estimates for the first financial year of SportMalta shall be prepared and adopted within such time as the Minister may by notice in writing to SportMalta specify.

Art. 28

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7. (a) until the expiration of six months from the beginning of a financial year, or until the approval of the estimates for that year by the Minister, whichever is the earlier date, SportMalta may make or incur expenditure for carrying on its functions under this Act not exceeding in the aggregate one-half of the amount approved by the Minister for the preceding financial year; (b) expenditure approved in respect of a head or sub-head of the estimates may, with the approval of the Minister given after consultation with the Minister responsible for finance, be made or incurred in respect of another head or sub-head of the estimates; (c) in respect of the first financial year, SportMalta may make or incur expenditure not exceeding in the aggregate such amounts as the Minister responsible for finance may, after consultation with the Minister, allow; (d) if in respect of any financial year it is found that the amount approved by the Minister is not sufficient or a need has arisen for expenditure for a purpose not provided for in the estimates, SportMalta may adopt supplementary estimates for approval by the Minister, and in any such case the provisions of this Act applicable to the estimates shall as near as practicable apply to the supplementary estimates.

Art. 29

Publication of approved estimates.

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

Accounts and audit.

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

SPORTS

Art. 30

Provided that the Minister responsible for finance may, after consultation with the Minister, require the books and accounts of SportMalta to be audited or examined by the Auditor General who shall for the purpose have the power to carry out such physical checking and other verifications as he may deem necessary.

Deposit of revenues and payment by SportMalta.

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

Art. 31

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Art. 32

Contracts of supply or work.

Amended by:

L.N. 427 of 2007;

VI. 2016.7.

Art. 33

Annual report.

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

Art. 34

Exemption from tax.

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

PART VII

REGISTER OF SPORT PERSONS

Art. 35

Requirement of registration.

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

Art. 36

Malta Olympic Committee and other National Associations or Federations.

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

Art. 37

Statutes of sport organisations.

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

Art. 38

Legal personality of sport organisations and other matters.

Art. 39

Repealed by Act LIV.2021.76.

Regulations under this Part of the Act.

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

Art. 40

Repealed by Act LIV.2021.76.

Other powers of SportMalta.

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

SPORTS Publication of documents and information.

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

Art. 41

Repealed by Act LIV.2021.76.

Investigation of and assistance to registered persons.

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

Art. 42

Dispute resolution assistance by SportMalta.

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

PART VIII

SPORT DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Art. 43

Mediation.

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

Art. 44

Any party may withdraw from mediation procedures at any S P OR TS

Art. 45

Article 15(7) of the Arbitration Act shall not apply to those disputes referred to arbitration through the assistance of SportMalta.

Arbitration.

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

Art. 46

Art. 47

Rules for mediation and advisory opinions.

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

Sport Appeals Board.

Art. 48

Provided that the Sport Appeals Board shall not take cognisance of any matter which according to this Act or otherwise according to law, is to be referred to arbitration.

Appeals to the Sport Appeals Board.

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

SPORTS (c) that an error of law has been made; (d) that there was some material illegality, including unreasonableness or lack of proportionality; (e) on any other ground that may from time to time be prescribed.

Powers and procedure of the Sport Appeals Board.

Art. 49

Appeals to the Court of Appeal.

Art. 50

PART IX

MISCELLANEOUS Persons deemed public officers.

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

Art. 51

Art. 52

Publication of names of members, of SportMalta, etc.

Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

Art. 53

Power to make regulations.

Amended by:

L.N. 427 of 2007;

VI. 2016.7.

Provided that such penalties may not exceed a fine (multa) of two thousand and three hundred and twenty-nine euro and thirtyseven cents (2,329.37).

Art. 54

Administrative penalties.

Amended by:

L.N. 427 of 2007;

VI. 2016.7.

Provided that SportMalta may not require the payment of a penalty exceeding one thousand and one hundred and sixty-four euro and sixty-nine cents (1,164.69).

Art. 55

Amended by:

L.N. 427 of 2007;

VI. 2016.7;

LIV.2021.76.

SPORTS officer, employee, agent, inspector or administrator as aforesaid or otherwise to assist him in the carrying out of the said duties, or knowingly furnishes such officer or employee or agent or inspector or administrator with false information required for the purpose aforesaid; or (b) knowingly makes a declaration or provides information for any of the purposes of this Act which is false, misleading or incorrect in any material respect; shall be guilty of an offence against this Act and shall be liable on conviction to a fine (multa).

Prescription.

Art. 56

S P OR TS FIRST SCHEDULE (Article 16) Amended by:

VI. 2016.7.

List of facilities allocated to Clubs/Associations/Federations:

Club/Association/Federation Marsaskala Sports Club Marsaxlokk Aquatic Sports Club N e p t u n e s Wa t e r p o l o & Swimming Club S a n Ġ i l j a n Aq u a t i c S p o r t s Club Barracudas Aquatic Spor ts Club Sirens Aquatic Sports Club Sliema Aquatic Sports Club Exiles Sports Club Ta ’ X b i e x A q u a t i c S p o r t s Club Malta Football Association Assoċjazzjoni Hibernians Sportiva Dingli Swallows Football Club Marsaxlokk Football Club Mellieħa Sports Club Mosta Football Club Pietà Hotspurs Football Club Facilities Waterpolo pitch and club house Waterpolo pitch and club house Waterpolo pitch and club house Waterpolo pitch and club house Waterpolo pitch and club house Waterpolo pitch and club house Waterpolo pitch and club house Waterpolo pitch and club house Waterpolo pitch and club house National Stadium, car park training grounds and a piece of land Football pitch and training ground (including premises annexed thereto) Sports pavilion and basketball court Piece of land 7-a-side football pitch (including premises annexed thereto) Football pitch and dressing rooms Football pitch and dressing rooms Football pitch and dressing rooms Full size football pitch, five-a-side football pitch and dressing rooms Football pitch and club house Address Triq iż-Żonqor, Marsaskala Ponta tal-Qrejten, Marsaxlokk Triq il-Kbira, St Julians Triq Ġorġ Borg Olivier, St Julians Triq Stella Maris, St Paul’s Bay Xatt il-Lanċa, Triq S.

Ġeraldu, St Paul’s Bay Taħt il-Fonizza, Sliema Triq it-Torri, Sliema Triq ix-Xatt ta’ Ta’ Xbiex, Ta’ Xbiex Ta’ Qali Sport Complex, Kordin Tr i q l - I s q o f B u h a g i a r, Kordin Tr i q C a r m e l o B u g ej a , Dingli Tr i q i t - Tr u n ċ ie r a , Marsaxlokk Triq Vincenzo Ciappara, Mellieħa Triq Manwella, Mosta Triq id-Duluri, Pietà Club/Association/Federation Luxol Sports Club (St Andrews) Santa Lucia Football Club Sirens Football Club Siġġiewi Football Club Tarxien Rainbows Football Club Vittoriosa Stars Football Club Żabbar St Patrick’s Football Club Żurrieq Football Club SPORTS Facilities Football pitch (including all premises annexed thereto) Administrative block 2 five-a-sde football pitches (including all premises annexed thereto) Gynmasium Full size football pitch with spectators’ stand and club house including dressing rooms Football pitch and dressing rooms Full size football pitch (including premises annexed thereto) Football pitch, club house and dressing rooms Football pitch Scouts Association of Malta Mosta Girl Guides Birżebbuġia Boċċi Club Football pitch and dressing rooms Football pitch and dressing rooms Land at Għajn Tuffieħa Premises at Mosta Boċċi pitch and club house Birżebbuġia Aquatic Sports Club Lija Boċċi Club Waterpolo pitch and club house Boċċi pitch and club house Lija Tennis Club Tennis court Dressing room Marsa Regatta Club Mosta Cycling Club Hockey Association Malta Club house Club house Immovable property (including 2 hockey pitches and dressing rooms) 4 tennis courts, club house and dressing rooms 4 tennis courts, club house and dressing rooms Boċċi pitch and club house Boċċi pitch and club house Tennis Club Kordin Vittoriosa Lawn Tennis Club Paola Boċċi Club Pawla Wolves Sports Club Malta Judo Federation Melita Football Club Pembroke Tennis Club Pembroke Athleta Sports Club Land at Pembroke Football pitch 2 tennis courts Basketball pitch and clubhouse Address St Andrews Road, St Andrews D a w r e t i t - To r r i , S a n t a Luċija Tr i q i l - Wi l e ġ , St P a u l ’s Bay l/o Wied Ħesri, Siġġiewi Triq San Franġisk, Tarxien Tal-Fortini f ’San Dwardu, Vittoriosa Barra s-Swar, Żabbar Valletta Road, Żurrieq Għajn Tuffieħa Triq id-Dwar, Mosta Triq San Patrizju, Birżebbuġia Tr i q i l - B a j j a s - S a b i ħ a , Birżebbuġia Triq it-Trasfigurazzjoni, Lija Triq Karlu Darmanin, Lija Triq it-Trasfigurazzjoni, Lija Il-Moll tal-Braken, Marsa Triq id-Dwar, Mosta Hockey Complex, Kordin Sport Complex, Kordin Sport Complex, Kordin Triq il-Wied, Paola Tri q it -Telgħ a ta’ Raħal Ġdid, Paola Pembroke Pembroke Triq Tunis, Pembroke Pembroke S P OR TS Club/Association/Federation

Malta Tennis Federation BMX Association Island Radio Model Car Club Qormi Hockey Club Senglea Boċċi Club Paola/Tarxien Boċċi Club Żabbar St Peters Boċċi Club Żabbar Boċċi Club Żebbuġ Boċċi Club Żejtun Boċċi Club Guy Boċċi Club Żurrieq Sannat Lions Football Club Malta Basketball Association Birkirkara Scout Group Pembroke/St Andrews Scout & Pembroke/North District Girl Guides South District Scouts Group Hamrun Liberty Sports Club Birkirkara Football Club Marsa Football Club Mqabba Football Club Pembroke Athleta Sports Club Qormi Football Club St. Patrick’s Athletics Club Birkirkara Tennis Club Rinella Tennis Club SportMalta Facilities Land at Pembroke Land at Pembroke Land at Pembroke Hockey pitch and club house Boċċi pitch and club house 2 Boċċi pitches and club house Boċċi pitch and club house Boċċi pitch and club house Boċċi pitch and club house Boċċi pitch and club house Boċċi pitch and club house Football pitch, complete with spectators’ stand and club house Basketball court, dressing rooms and office Ex-camp site Baħar iċĊagħaq Part of Sandhurst School grounds Part of ex-Rinella WT Station Boċċi pitch and club house Football pitch and dressing rooms 5-a-side football pitch Football pitch and dressing rooms Football pitch and dressing rooms Land at Pembroke Football pitch and dressing rooms Club house Land at Birkirkara Te n n i s c o u r t a n d c l u b house Marsa Sports Complex SportMalta Cottonera Regional Sports Complex Malta Amateur Athletic Association Premises at Marsa Address Pembroke Pembroke Pembroke Tr i q M an w e l D i me c h , Qormi Tr i q i l- Ħ a b s l - A n t ik , Senglea Triq it-Tempji Neolitiċi, Tarxien Triq San Leonardu, Żabbar Triq il-Kunvent, Żabbar Triq Pariżi, Żebbuġ Tr i q i d - D a ħ l a ta ’ S an Tumas, Żejtun Triq il-Mitħna, Żurrieq Triq il-Marżiena, Sannat, Gozo Ta’ Qali Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq Pembroke Daħla tar-Rinella Tr i q M i l e E n d c / w Tr i q Schembri, Ħamrun Triq Bon tadi ni c/w Tri q P.P. Castagna, Birkirkara Triq Diċembru 13, Marsa Triq il-Madonna tal-Ġilju, Mqabba Pembroke Triq Valletta, Qormi Dawret il-Gudja, Gudja Għar il-Ġobon, Birkirkara E x - R i n e l l a W T St a t i on , Rinella Marsa according to the attached plan marked Schedule 1A Cottonera according to the attached plan marked Schedule 1B 6 a n d 7 Tr i q i t - Ti ġ r i j a , Marsa SPORTS Club/Association/Federation Kirkop Boċċi Club Santa Lucia Boċċi Club Qrendi Boċċi Club Facilities Club house and boċċi pitch Club house and boċċi pitch Club house and boċċi pitch San Bastjan Boċċi Club Club house and boċċi pitch Pietà Boċċi Club Wied il-Għajn Boċċi Club Club house and boċċi pitch Club house and boċċi pitch

Mosta Boċċi Club Fgura Football Club Club house and boċċi pitch Football ground and dressing rooms Club house and store Land adjacent to football ground Footbal ground and premises Shooting club and shooting range Club house and stores Żejtun Red Stars AFC Mellieħa Sports Club Gozo Football Association Birżebbuġa Shooters Club Regatta Club Cospicua Għaqda Sajjieda u Dilettanti Buġibba Rabat Scouts Group Malta Playing Fields Association Paola Wolves Sports Club M a r s a S po r t s a nd Co u n t r y Club Young Sailors Club Assoċjazzjoni Sport Floriana Land adjacent to Triq ilKnisja Land at Rabat Premises at Ta’ Xbiex Land al Paola Land at Marsa Site at St Paul’s Bay Site at Floriana Floriana Football Club Football grounds and dressing rooms/pump room Young Stars Hockey Club Hockey pitch Floriana Basketball Club Basketball court and dressing rooms Floriana Boċċi Club Club house and boċċi pitch Drag Racing Association Island Karting Club Marsa Boċċi Club Site at Ħal Far Site at Ħal Far Club house and boċċi pitch Address Triq Salvu Sacco, Kirkop Vjal Oleander, Santa Lucia Tr i q A n t o n i o Ch i r c o p , Qrendi Ta’ l-Istabar, Triq Manuel Dimech, Qormi Triq Marina, Pietà T r i q S a n t a Te r e ż a c / w Pjazza Dun Tarċis Agius, Wied il-Għajn Trejqa tal-Paroċċa, Mosta Triq A.M. Valperga, Fgura Triq San Girgor, Żejtun Triq Qasam B arrani, Mellieħa Tr i q I - I m ġ a r r, X e w k i j a , Gozo Ħal Far T r i q S a n t a Te r e ż a , Cospicua Buġibba l/o San Pawl ilBaħar Triq Rudolph Saliba, Rabat Triq ix-Xatt ta’ Ta’ Xbiex.

Ta’ Xbiex Telgħet Raħal Ġdid, Raħal Ġdid Marsa St Paul’s Bay Sport Co mp lex, Triq Vincenzo Dimech c/w Triq il-Mall, Floriana Sport Co mp lex, Triq Vincenzo Dimech c/w Triq il-Mall, Floriana Sport Co mp lex, Triq Vincenzo Dimech c/w Triq il-Mall, Floriana Sport Co mp lex, Triq Vincenzo Dimech c/w Triq il-Mall, Floriana Sport Co mp lex, Triq Vincenzo Dimech c/w Triq il-Mall, Floriana Ħal Far Ħal Far K u m p l e s s s p o r t i v, Tr i q Diċembru Tlettax, Marsa S P OR TS Club/Association/Federation St George’s Football Club Facilities Club house Ċentru Boċċi Buġibba Għaq da Sajjieda Dilettanti Birżebbuġa Birkirkara Scout Group Malta Model Aircraft Flying Association Club house and boċċi pitch Site at Birżebbuġa Address 1 4 B l o k k A , Tr i q i l Pellegrina, Cospicua Islet Promenade, Buġibba Birżebbuġa Land at Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq Land at Ta’ Qali Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq Ta’ Qali SCHEDULE IA SPORTS SCHEDULE 1B SECOND SCHEDULE Amended by:

L.N. 427 of 2007. (Article 2) STATUTE OF THE MALTA OLYMPIC COMMITTEE (as amended on the 7th March 2001) NAME 1.1 The Organisation shall be called "The Malta Olympic Committee" hereinafter referred to as the MOC and shall be the supreme and exclusive authority on matters relating to representation of Malta at the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, Mediterranean Games, Games of Small States of Europe and other International Games which fall under the jurisdiction of the Malta Olympic Committee.

1.2 The MOC is autonomous and shall resist all pressures of any kind whatsoever, whether political, religious, racial or economic, and commits itself to taking action against any form of discrimination and violence in sport. Moreover, this statute shall, at all times, be in accordance with the Olympic Charter. The MOC undertakes to comply with the rules and bye-laws of the IOC with regards to the participation of athletes in the Olympic Games.

1.3 The Malta Olympic Emblem is designed as follows: A Red Maltese Cross above five interlaced rings, known as the "Olympic Rings" - blue, yellow, black, green and red - arranged in that order from left to right, the blue colour being placed on the top left hand side. The Flag shall consist of the MOC Emblem on white background. These have been approved by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and are the exclusive property of the MOC. Should an anthem be adopted by the MOC, this will have to be approved by the IOC. The address of the MOC shall be S P OR TS at the National Swimming Pool Complex, Gżira, or at any other address as the Executive Board may from time to time decide.

1.4 The language of the MOC is the Maltese language. The Maltese and English languages shall be the official languages of the MOC and the administration may for all official purposes use any of such languages.

OBJECTIVES 2.1 The objectives of the MOC shall be:

2.1.1 To encourage and promote interests in such sports as may form part of the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, Mediterranean Games, Games of the Small States of Europe as well as any International Games, for which participation falls under the jurisdiction of the MOC.

2.1.2 To foster and if necessary subsidise the representation for Malta at the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games and Mediterranean Games, Games of Small States of Europe as well as any International Games.

2.1.3 To ensure that preparations by prospective participants are of a standard that would ensure participation with honour in all events.

2.1.4 To contribute in any way to the propagation of the Fundamental Principles of the Olympic Movement. Consequently the MOC shall: (a) Propagate the fundamental principles of Olympism at national level within the framework of sports activity and otherwise contribute, among other things, to the diffusion of Olympism in the teaching programmes of physical education and sport in schools and university establishments. The MOC is to see to the creation of institutions, which devote themselves to Olympic education and in particular to concern itself with the establishment and activities of National Olympic Academies, Olympic Museums and cultural programmes related to the Olympic Movement. (b) Ensure the observance of the Olympic Charter. (c) Encourage the development of sport. (d) Help in the training of sports administrators. (e) Fight against the use of substances and procedures prohibited by the IOC or the IFs. (f) Work to maintain harmonious and cooperative relations with appropriate governmental bodies. Nevertheless, the MOC shall preserve its autonomy and resist all pressures of any kind, including those of a political, religious or economic nature, that may prevent it from complying with the Olympic Charter.

2.1.5 To offer solutions to the various problems of sport in Malta and to develop sport in general in Malta.

2.1.6 The Malta Olympic Committee, an organisation belonging to the Olympic Movement, hereby undertakes to respect the provisions of the Olympic Charter and the Olympic Movement Anti Doping Code and to abide by the decisions of the IOC.

The MOC undertakes, in accordance with its mission and role at national level, to participate in actions to promote peace and to promote women in sport, and to support and encourage the promotion of sport ethics, to fight against doping and to demonstrate a responsible concern for environmental issues.

SPORTS 2.1.7 The mission of the MOC is to develop and protect the Olympic Movement in Malta in accordance with the Olympic Charter. In order to fulfil its mission, the MOC may cooperate with governmental or non-governmental bodies. However, the MOC must never associate itself with any activity, which would be in contradiction with the Olympic Charter.

AFFILIATION 3.1 The MOC shall be affiliated to the International Olympic Committee, Commonwealth Games Federation, Mediterranean Games Organisation and the Games of the Small States of Europe. The MOC may also affiliate to any other international sports organisation.

CONSTITUTION 4.1 The MOC shall consist of:

4.1.1 Affiliated Associations / Federations / Sport Unions.

4.1.2 The President and General Secretary of the MOC.

4.1 3 The Maltese member(s) of the IOC.

4.1.4 Olympians as specified in art 5.1.15.

4.1.5 Government or other public authorities shall not designate any members of an NOC.

4.1.6 The individual members of the MOC, with the exception of those who devote themselves to the administration of sport, shall accept no salary or bonus of any kind in consideration for the performance of their functions.

4.1.7 A member, honorary member or any person expelled from the IOC may not be a member of the MOC.

ELIGIBILITY FOR AFFILIATION 5.1 All properly constituted active local Associations / Federations / Sport Unions organising, on a national level, a sport which forms part of the programme of any Games that fall under the jurisdiction of the MOC, or a sport which is either recognised by the IOC or any other sport, including traditional sport, shall be eligible for affiliation to the MOC.

The MOC shall include all national federations affiliated to the IFs governing sports included in the programme of the Olympic Games or the representatives designated by them (with a minimum of five such national federations). Proof must be adduced that these national federations exercise a specific and real sport activity in their country and internationally, in particular by organizing and participating in competitions and implementing training programmes for athletes. The MOC shall not recognize more than one national federation for each sport governed by such IF.

Athletes or retired athletes having taken part in the Olympic Games; however, the latter must retire from their posts at the latest by the end of the third Olympiad after the last Olympic Games in which they took part.

The NOCs may also include as members: a) National federations affiliated to IFs recognized by the IOC, the sports of which are not included in the programme of the Olympic Games. b) Multi-sport groups and other sport-oriented organizations or their representatives, as well as nationals of the country liable to reinforce the effectiveness of the MOC or who have rendered distinguished S P OR TS services to the cause of sport of Olympism.

5.1.1 Each particular sport shall be represented in the Malta Olympic Committee by one Association/Federation/Sport Unions.

5.1.2 All applications for affiliation shall be examined by the Executive Board in order to verify whether such applications are in conformity with these Rules. The Board will then submit its recommendations to the Council for final decision.

5.1.3 If it results to the satisfaction of the MOC Executive Board that any affiliated Association/Federation/Sport Union is in default in respect of any of the criteria for affiliation as established in this article, the Executive Board will then recommend to the Council that such Association/Federation/Sport Union be either suspended or expelled. The Executive Board may also make such recommendation for any reason which it deems fit. The Council will then have the power to suspend for a definite time or expel such Association/Federation/Sport Union.

5.1.4 A motion of removal of an affiliated Association/Federation/Sport Union or any individual member must appear on the Agenda of the meeting and shall require the approval of at least two-thirds of the members present at the meeting for its adoption.

5.1.5 Any individual may be suspended or otherwise dealt with. He shall be notified by registered letter within seven days of suspension, the date and period of suspension.

5.1.6 An Association/Federation/Sport Union which is suspended shall be notified by registered letter by not later than seven days of the decision indicating the date and period of suspension.

5.1.7 A term of suspension commences from the time it is pronounced by the MOC unless otherwise stipulated and does not expire until the close of the day named in the decision.

5.1.8 Any properly constituted active local sports Association/Federation/Sport Union, which is not an MOC affiliated Association/Federation/Sport Union, and which must have been set up for at least two years, may be accepted by the Council, with a unanimous vote, as an Associate member of the Malta Olympic Committee.

5.1.9 An Association/Federation/Sport Union which potentially can become a full member of the MOC requires a two thirds majority vote of the Council to be accepted.

5.1.10 One representative of each Associate member shall have the right to attend Council Meetings, but shall not have the right to vote.

5.1.11 Associate and/or recognised members may benefit from any programme or project of the Malta Olympic Committee.

5.1.12 The MOC shall recognise the Olympians Club composed of athletes or retired athletes having taken part in the Olympic Games.

5.1.13 The Olympians Club shall be constituted according to Annex C.

5.1.14 For the purpose of representing of the Olympians Club on the MOC Council, such athlete will only be eligible up to the third Olympiad after the last Olympic Games in which he/she took part.

5.1.15 The Olympians Club shall have one representative on the Council.

GOVERNING BODY 6.1 The Council shall be the highest organ of the MOC and will be the policy- SPORTS making body.

6.1.1 The President of the MOC, the General Secretary of the MOC and the two representatives of each of the affiliated Associations/Federations/Sport Unions, whose fees are paid up, shall constitute the Council and shall have voting powers.

The President shall also have a casting vote.

6.1.2 Legal representation of the MOC shall be vested in the person or persons so appointed for the particular issue by the Management Committee. All Elected members of the Executive shall assume office immediately after the meeting at which they are elected and remain in office until the end of their respective term of office or until they retire. Members will be eligible for re-election.

6.1.3 The Council shall have the power to co-opt not more than four members from outside the Organisation for a period of not more than one year. However, the Council may appoint any number of individuals to assist on any specific project which does not have a direct bearing on the administration of the MOC.

6.1.4 The President and General Secretary of the MOC shall relinquish their post as President, General Secretary or Treasurer of any affiliated Association/ Federation/Sport Union, if they hold such posts on being elected as officers of the MOC. The President and General Secretary of the MOC cannot hold the post of President, General Secretary or Treasurer with any affiliated Association/Federation/ Sport Union.

THE COUNCIL 7.1 The Council shall have the power to administer the affairs of the MOC and shall consist of the following:

7.1.1 The President of the MOC.

7.1.2 The General Secretary of the MOC.

7.1.3 The Maltese member/s of the IOC.

7.1.4 The co-opted members but without the right to vote.

7.1.5 Two representatives of each of the affiliated Associations/Federations/ Sport Unions.

7.1.6 The members of the Executive Board who are not the Council Members, but without the right to vote.

7.1.7 Representative of the Olympians Club.

COUNCIL REGULATIONS 8.1 The Council will meet at least three times in a year, once during January/ March, another time during June/July and the third time during November/ December.

8.2 Documents to be discussed and approved by Council shall be submitted to all council members at least 30 days prior to the meeting.

8.3 Twenty-five per cent of all the members of the MOC having the right to vote shall form a quorum at all meetings. If the said quorum is not attained after one hour from the scheduled time, a second meeting shall be convened not before 7 days and not later than one month from the date of the first meeting and the quorum shall be the members present at the second meeting.

8.4.1 The following shall have the right to vote at all meetings: a) The President;

S P OR TS b) The General Secretary; c) The Maltese Member/s of the IOC, if any; d) Two representatives of each of the affiliated Associations/Federations/ Sport Unions. e) Representative of the Olympians Club.

8.4.2 The President and General Secretary have no vote in respect of the elections of the Executive Board members.

8.5.1 When dealing with questions relating to the Olympic Games, only the votes cast by national federations affiliated to IFs governing sports included in the programme of the Olympic Games are taken into consideration.

8.5.2 The MOC shall not recognise more than one national federation for each sport governed by such IF.

Furthermore, such national federations or the representatives chosen by them must constitute the voting majority of the MOC on Olympic matters.

When the representatives do not reach agreement on whether the subject discussed is an Olympic matter or otherwise, the President or person chairing the meeting shall rule on what constitutes an Olympic matter basing his decision on what is provided in the Olympic Charter. Such ruling shall not be subject to challenge by Council Members.

8.5.3 Save as specified on Art. 8.8.2 all votes shall be determined by simple majority of the members present.

8.6 All voting at all council meetings shall be determined by the show of hands unless a secret vote is called by any member.

8.7 Council meetings shall be summoned by the Secretary General, following a discussion by the Executive. The Secretary General shall inform all those entitled to attend by means of a circular to be sent by not later than sixty (60) days prior to the meeting. The accidental non-receipt of the Agenda or any document attached to it shall not be considered in any way an infringement of this sub-section.

8.8.1 Amendments to the Statute can be proposed in the first council meeting of the year, by the Executive Board or by an affiliated Association/Federation/Sports Unions as long as they are submitted to the Secretary General of the MOC at least six weeks before the meeting in order to be sent to all members thirty (30) days prior to the council meeting.

8.8.2 Amendments carried require the approval of two-thirds of the members present with the right to vote. However amendments to the annexes shall only require a simple majority for amendments.

8.8.3 Any subsequent change to the statutes as originally approved by the IOC shall also be communicated to the latter with a request for approval.

8.9.1 In the last meeting in the year of the Olympic Games the Council will elect the President and the Secretary General of the MOC and the other members of the Executive Board consisting of the Deputy President, the Director of Finance, the Director of Sport and eight (8) other directors. This meeting shall be known as the Elective General Assembly.

8.9.2 Save as provided below, the eight persons polling the highest number of votes during the Elective General Assembly shall be declared elected. In the case of a tie for the last elected Director, there will be further elections between the candidates who obtained the same number of votes.

SPORTS However, the gentleman and lady obtaining the highest number of votes f r o m g e n t l e m en o r l a d ie s s t a n d i n g f o r e l e c t i o n , s ha l l b e d e c l a r e d el e c te d notwithstanding that he/she is not included with the top eight, provided that he/she shall have obtained a minimum of 10% of the valid votes cast. In this latter case, the last elected candidate will be replaced by the gentleman/lady as specified in the subsection. Should no gentleman/lady be elected as stated above, the Executive shall, during its first meeting co-opt its eighth director accordingly with full voting rights.

8.10 Notice of resolutions must reach the Secretary General of the MOC at least six weeks prior to the meeting. Resolutions not notified may not be discussed until the appropriate procedure is followed.

MOC EXECUTIVE BOARD 9.1.1 The Executive Board will be responsible to put into effect the policy as decided by the Council and to run the affairs of the MOC in conformity with that policy.

9.1.2 The Executive Board will consist of the persons elected as per article 8.

They shall hold office from the moment they are declared elected up to the next Elective General Assembly. The Executive shall appoint from amongst its members, directors responsible for the various duties mentioned in 9.2 below or any other duty, which it feels fit to assign.

9.1.3 Board.

The Maltese IOC member/s shall be ex officio member/s of the Executive 9.1.4 The duties of the Executive Board, inter alia, are the following: a) Deal with all business of the MOC (not policy); b) Deal with urgent business of the MOC on behalf of the MOC. These decisions are to be ratified later at the first Council Meeting; c) Raise funds and take charge of teams representing Malta.

9.1.5 The Executive Board is summoned by the President or Secretary General at least ten times a year or at the request of two members. Six members shall form a quorum.

9.1.6 There shall be a Management Committee of the MOC. This shall consist of the President, Deputy President, Secretary General, Director of Finance and Director of Sports.

9.1.7 The Management Committee shall be responsible for the day to day management of the MOC according to the policy established by the Council.

9.1.8 The Management Committee shall meet as often as required. Three shall constitute a quorum.

9.1.9 The minutes of the Management Committee shall be approved by the Management Committee. However, they shall be circulated to all Executive Committee Members.

9.1.10 The Management Committee shall not borrow or enter into any loan agreements totalling more than fifty-eight thousand and two hundred and thirty-four euro and thirty-three cents (€58,234.33) without the prior approval of the Council. It cannot hypothecate MOC property without the prior approval of Council.

9.1.11 Once every six months the Management Committee shall hold a meeting with the Presidents of the Associations/Federations/Sports Unions whose sports is included in the next Olympiad, and of the other Sports Associations/Federations/ Sports Unions separately. In special cases, if the President of an Association/ S P OR TS Federation/Sports Union cannot attend, his/her Deputy President or his/her Secretary General can attend instead of him/her.

9.2 Specific Duties 9.2.1 The duties of Executive Board members are the following:

9.2.2 The President will chair all meetings of the Council, the Executive Board and the Management Committee. The President shall be ultimately responsible for all matters and he has the right to exercise the casting vote.

9.2.3 The Deputy President will perform all the duties of the President in his absence. He will be responsible for the functioning of all the commissions of the MOC and also to act as coordinator in respect of such MOC Commissions.

9.2.4 The Secretary General will be responsible for the running of the secretariat and the day to day running of the MOC. He will also be responsible for the relations with member Associations/Federations/Sport Unions.

9.2.5 Director of Finance will be responsible for finance and will also present a yearly budget for approval to the Executive Board. The Director of Finance will present professionally audited accounts of the preceding year during the first Council Meeting of each year, except for the first Council Meeting of the Quadrenni al. He sh all present th e professio nally aud ited accoun ts fo r the Quadrennial, during the Elective General Assembly.

9.2.6 Director of Sport will be responsible for the sports programme and technical programme of the MOC. He will co-ordinate with member Associations/ Federations/Sport Unions as far as technical matters are concerned. He will also be responsible for sports facilities. He will act as chairman of the sports commission.

He will be responsible for all matters connected with the Olympic Games, Mediterranean Games, Commonwealth Games, Games of the Small States of Europe and the European Youth Olympic Days. that of Other duties of members elected on the Executive Board, could include 9.2.7 Deputy Secretary General who will work in close collaboration with the Secretary General and will deputise for him in his absence.

9.2.8 Director of Marketing who will be responsible for the planning and execution of a marketing programme. He will be responsible for the relations with sponsors. He will safeguard the emblem and marks of the International Olympic Committee and of the Malta Olympic Committee.

9.2.9 Director of Media and Public Relations who will be responsible to project the right image of the MOC and to inform the public on all activities organised by the MOC. He will be responsible for all MOC publications and ancillary matters.

9.2.10 Director of Youth Programme who will be responsible to formulate a policy on young athletes and on the role of sport in education at all levels. He will be responsible for the organisation of the Logħob għaż-Żgħażagħ (Malta Olympic Youth Sports Fest) and for all matters connected with the European Youth Olympic Days and Giochi della Gioventù.

9.2.11 Director of the Olympic Academy who will be responsible to set up the Academy and to hold regular courses and seminars for the promulgation of the Olympic Ideals and he will also be responsible for the Sports Library and the Museum.

9.2.12 Director of Relations with Government who shall be responsible to discuss SPORTS and improve the relations with Government Departments (eg. Income Tax, VAT) and Authorities (Planning, Tourism), in order to improve the position of MOC, its affiliated federations, and sports Associations/Federations/Sport Unions in general in Malta.

9.2.13 Director responsible for Sport for All.

9.2.14 Director responsible for Ethics.

9.2.15 The Executive is empowered to assign the above-mentioned duties as well as other duties to be decided upon, to anyone of the Executive Directors, including members of the Management Committee, and may assign more than one of the above-mentioned duties to the same director, as well as assign part of these duties to one director and part to another director.

9.3 Vacancies 9.3.1 Vacancies of executive Board Members must be filled not later than two months from the date that the Council meets and acknowledges a resignation, or other reason that creates a vacancy. Meetings called for the purpose of election of officers must be notified to all members at least fifteen days in advance.

ELECTIVE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 10.1 The last Council meeting held in the year of the Olympic Games will be deemed as the Elective General Assembly. The Agenda shall only include the following:

10.2 Nomination for any post must be duly proposed by any one Association/ Federation/Sport Union and seconded by another member Association/Federation/ Sport Union. The nominated candidate must signify his acceptance even if this is done by fax. All nominations are to be acknowledged in writing.

10.3 These nominations are to be submitted to the MOC secretariat at least 42 days in the case of the President and 28 days in the case of the other Directors prior to the Elective General Assembly or any Council Meeting where elections are to be made and will be circulated to all member federations ten days before such meetings.

EXTRAORDINARY COUNCIL MEETINGS 11.1 Extraordinary Council Meetings shall be called any time they are requested by the President, or by the Executive Board or by at least one fourth of all member Associations/Federations/Sport Unions have the right to vote. The objectives of calling such a meeting must be clearly stated. No item other than that/those specified on the Agenda shall be decided. "Any other matter" is not to be considered as a specific item.

COMMISSIONS 12.1 The Executive Board shall nominate the following commissions and any other commission as the Board may deem fit:

S P OR TS a) Medical; b) Legal; c) Athletes; d) Women;

12.1.1 The Chairman of each Commission are to attend in an observer capacity to the Executive Board meetings whensoever they shall be called upon to do so.

12.1.2 The President, the Deputy President and General Secretary will be ex officio members on all commissions.

12.1.3 All reports shall be presented to the Executive Board in writing. These reports will be presented also to the Council.

SUB-COMMITTEES 13.1 Sub-committees and/or special committees may be appointed by the Council to consider and report upon any question that may be referred to them. The number to form a special committee or sub-committee and the number to form a quorum shall be determined by the Council.

13.2 The President, the General Secretary and Deputy President shall be ex officio members on all committees. All reports shall be presented to the Council in writing and after having been read and adopted shall be noted in the minutes.

APPEALS 14.1 Any decision taken by a Disciplinary Tribunal set up by the Malta Olympic Committee may be submitted exclusively by way of appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sports in Lausanne, Switzerland, which will resolve the dispute definitely in accordance with the Code of Sports-Related Arbitration. The time limit for appeal is twenty-one days after reception of the decision concerning the appeal.

RESIGNATIONS 15.1 Executive board members failing to attend three (3) consecutive meetings or a total of five (5) out of (9) meetings without justified reasons or fail to do their duties according to the terms of reference as stated in Rule 9.2, shall be considered as not in good standing. Such persons shall be considered as having resigned if they do not justify their case at the first Council Meeting after such default.

15.2 A registered letter should be sent to such persons to attend this Council Meeting.

RESOLUTIONS 16.1 A resolution shall not be rescinded unless the counter resolution has the support of two-thirds of the members present.

PRIVILEGED MATTERS 17.1 All matters discussed at MOC meetings shall be deemed as privileged.

However, the MOC may from time to time inform any member Association/ Federations/Sports Union, or the media about its decision.

ADJOURNMENT 18.1 Any business or motion not dealt with by the closing of the meeting shall be adjourned and given priority at the next meeting.

FINANCIAL YEAR 19.1 The financial year of the MOC will be from the beginning of November till SPORTS the end of October.

OLYMPIC RULES 20.1 Matters relating to international participation and not provided for in the statute shall be dealt with in accordance with the IOC rules, or rules governing the international event at the ti me. Shou ld there be any dou bt concerni ng the interpretation of this constitution or omissions or discrepancies between it and the provisions of the "Olympic Charter", the latter shall prevail.

20.2 The MOC shall constitute, organise and lead its delegation at the Olympic Games and at the regional, continental or world multi-sports competitions patronised by the IOC. The MOC shall be responsible for the behaviour of the members of its delegations.

20.3 The Malta Olympic Committee shall have the exclusive powers for the representation of Malta at the Olympic Games and at the regional, continental or world multi-sports competitions patronized by the IOC.

The Malta Olympic Committee has the authority to apply to organize International Games in Malta. The MOC shall comply with rules 31 - 35 and the byelaws to Rules 31 and 32 of the Olympic Charter.

SUSPENSION 21.1 Any member not conforming with any directive given by the Chairman during any meeting may be suspended by the Chairman.

22 RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS / FEDERATIONS / SPORT UNIONS 22.1. The MOC Council shall have the power to grant the status of Associate member to any Association/Federation/Sport Union. Such associate member may attend Council Meetings but shall not have the right to vote. However, the President may grant the representative of such Association/Federation/Sports Union, the right to address the Council.

22.2 The MOC Council shall have the power to give recognition to the National Associations/Federations/Sports Union. A recognised Association/Federation/Sports Union may attend council meetings but shall not have the right to vote.

22.3 All affiliated associated, or recognised Associations/Federations/Sports Unions must inform the Malta Olympic Committee whenever they hold a general meeting, at least fifteen days prior to the date of such General Meeting. The MOC shall appoint a delegate to attend such General Meeting and to report on business conducted thereat.

22.4. All decisions taken at any General Meeting of an affiliated Association/ Federation/Sport Union are to be notified to the Malta Olympic Committee within fifteen days.

SUBSCRIPTION FFES 23.1 The Annual subscription Fee shall be of fifty-eight euro and twenty-three cents (€58.23) to be paid in advance by the 31st January of each year. A list of all Associations/Federations/Sport Unions affiliated to the MOC will be circulated during the first week of February and before the first Council Meeting. Associations/ Federations/Sport Unions who are in arrears for two months shall after notice of such action be suspended. Such Associations/ Federations/Sport Unions may however be reinstated should they bring their subscription up to date and pay a fine which the MOC may deem fit, but not exceeding two hundred and thirty-two euro S P OR TS and ninety-four cents (€232.94).

DISSOLUTION 24.1 1n the event of the MOC being dissolved or disbanded the assets shall be divided equally between the affiliated Associations/Federations/ Sports Unions.

INTERPRETATION OF THE RULES 25.1 The MOC is the sole interpreter of these rules but should there be any doubt concerning the interpretation of this Constitution or omission or discrepancies between it and the provisions of the "Olympic Charter", the latter shall prevail. ...................................................... ..................................................

Mr. Justice Lino Farrugia Sacco Joseph Cassar President Secretary General Date CONTENTS Index by Subject Article Subject Adjournment Affiliation Appeals Commissions Constitution The Council Council Regulations Dissolution Eligibility for Affiliation Extraordinary Council Meetings Financial Year Governing Body Interpretation of the Rules MOC Executive Board Name Objectives Olympic Rules Privileged Matters Elective General Assembly Recognition of National Associations/Federations SPORTS Resignations Resolutions 9.2 Specific Duties Sub-Committees Subscription Fees 5.1.6, 21.1 Suspension of Association 9.3 Vacancies 1.3 Emblem 5.1.4 Removal of Affiliated Fed.

5.1.5 Suspension of Individual 8.8 Amendments