AGMs are an opportunity to:
- Come together as a community to reflect on the past year and look to the future
- Hear updates from and ask questions of the Society Committee & Club Board
- Propose, debate and vote on motions
- Stand for the Society Committee or Club Board yourself
Here’s how to get involved.
Propose a motion for discussion
Your voice can make a real difference in shaping the Club’s future. In recent years, examples of AGM motions have included one to introduce a 3G pitch at Twerton Park, and to ensure that members have the final say on any changes to the cultural heritage of the club, such as badge, kit and name.
- If you have an idea for a change you’d like to see, but need guidance about submitting a motion - get in touch with us at [email protected] and we will help.
- All motions must be proposed and seconded by other Society members, and can be submitted by filling in the online form here by midnight on 30 May 2025.
Stand for the Society Committee
The Society is the Club’s majority shareholder: it’s what makes community ownership happen at Bath City FC. While the Club Board runs the Club, the Committee’s role is to:
- Represent the views of members and supporters to the Club Board;
- Work constructively with the Club Board to support and scrutinise its decisions and activities;
- Uphold the spirit of transparency, accountability, community benefit and supporter democracy.
There will be a guaranteed three “open” slots on the Committee, so we strongly encourage nominations.
Committee members serve for two years, taking part in monthly meetings in which they review the Club’s progress on and off the pitch. These are usually held on weekday evenings, and it is also possible to participate remotely via videoconference. Members typically commit an average of 5-8 hours a month to the role. All Committee members will receive induction and training.
We would encourage anyone interested to get in touch with the current Society Chair, Pete McCormack, for an informal chat to learn more ahead of submitting your nomination. You can do this by emailing [email protected]. This will be a chance to hear more about the expectations of sitting on the Committee, ask any questions you may have, and discuss what skills you could bring to the mix. Don’t worry, it will not be an interview!
- Anyone who is a member as of 1 May 2025 can nominate themselves (you do not need a proposer or seconder)
- You can read about the current committee here.
- To stand for the Committee, please fill in the online nomination form here by midnight on 30 May 2025. [NB If you have any trouble with any of the online forms linked in this email, please get in touch and we’ll arrange an alternative]
There's no pressure to take on either of these roles, though, anyone is welcome to step forward and do their bit. We welcome applications from all walks of life, and also encourage people who would add to the diversity of the Committee to come forward.
Stand for election to the Club Board:
Club Chair
We are inviting nominees for election as Chair of the Club Board. The Chair is an important role leading the Club in pursuit of the Club's strategy. This role is the public face of the Club. Please note that David McDonagh is currently co-opted to the Board and shadowing our current Chair. He has indicated that he is willing to stand.
The new Chair will serve until the 2028 Society AGM. The existing Chair, Nick Blofeld, has reached the end of a 6-year tenure, so we would strongly encourage nominations for this vital role.
We encourage all of those interested in standing to first read the Chair role description here
You can also arrange a chat to learn more about the role: please contact [email protected].
Applications for Club Chair can be made by submitting the online nomination form here by midnight on 30th May 2025.
Marketing Director
The Club has made great strides in promoting itself and we are now looking for a Marketing Director to carry this forward. This is another key role for the Club. We do have a co=opted Board member in this role currently and David Mathews has indicated that he will stand for election. That doesn't preclude other applicants.
The Marketing Director role description is here
Applications for Marketing Director can be made by submitting the online nomination form here by midnight on 30th May 2025.
Community Director
We have a vacancy for this role but do have a person co-opted to the Board currently filling this. Dan Smith has indicated that he will stand for election to the role. This doesn't preclude other applicants of course. Please see the Community Director role description here..
Operations Director
We are also seeking an Operations Director to look after the Club’s estate. This involves an understanding of health and safety, maintenance and repair and leading match day stewarding. Please see the Operations Director role description here
Applications for Operations Director can be made by submitting the online nomination form here by midnight on 30th May 2025.
Supporter Liaison Officer (SLO)
The current post holder James Carlin, has indicated that due to other commitments he will stand down at the end of April. We are therefore seeking a replacement. The role is a vital link between supporters and the Board. The SLO Board Director job description is here. We thank James for his hard work.
Applications for Supporter Liaison Officer can be made by submitting the online nomination form here by midnight on 30th May 2025.
Please note that to run for election as Club Chair, Marketing Director, Community Director. SLO or Operations Director:
- You must be a member of the Supporters Society at the time of nomination and have a proposer and seconder who must be Supporters Society members as at 1 May 2025.
- We strongly recommend that you contact us before submitting a nomination to find out more and for us to arrange for you to talk to one or more current Club Board members. You can do this by emailing [email protected].
- We welcome applications from all walks of life, and also encourage people who would add to the diversity of the Club Board to come forward.
- Please note that for some roles we already have co-opted Board members now seeking election. New candidates are sought for the SLO and Operations Director roles in particular.
The Chair, Marketing Director, SLO, Community Director and Operations Director are all Club Board director positions. The Club Board oversees the day to day and long-term strategic running of Bath City FC. Six of the nine Directors who make up the board are elected by the Supporters Society. Elected Club Board members are all volunteers who serve for three years. They are directly responsible for the running of the club, including commercial, marketing, redevelopment, operations, football, finance, community, supporter liaison and other aspects. The Club Board meets monthly, usually on weekday evenings, and members can join remotely via video call. For a flavour of what’s discussed in board meetings, see recent meeting minutes here. Directorship training is made available, and Club Board members are encouraged to access training and support throughout their tenure as required.
Finally, in being nominated for election, candidates are declaring that they meet the Society’s Rules and the Election and Appointments Policy which can be found here. More information about the Society can be found on our website but please do get in touch if you have any questions.
We look forward to seeing you at the AGM.
All the best and Up the City!
James Carlin
Election Officer
Al Lord
Election Observer
Bath City Supporters Society