PREMIER LEAGUE

SECTION B: THE LEAGUE – GOVERNANCE
B.10. Not earlier than the 1st March nor later than the 31st March following the giving
of a notice under Rule B.8, the Club giving such notice shall notify the Company
Secretary in writing whether such notice is confirmed or withdrawn. If no such
notice is given the notice under Rule B.8 shall be deemed to have been withdrawn.
B.11. Without prejudice to the powers contained in Section W of these Rules (Disciplinary),
any Club purporting to resign otherwise than in accordance with Rules B.8 and
B.10 shall on demand indemnify the League on behalf of itself and the Clubs
remaining in membership of the League against all losses, damages, liabilities, costs
or expenses whatsoever suffered or incurred by the League or such Clubs resulting
directly or indirectly from such purported resignation including without limitation
loss of income or profits from any Commercial Contract, UK Broadcasting Contract,
Overseas Broadcasting Contract, Radio Contract or Title Sponsorship Contract.
Board Powers Old Rule
B.12. Where a discretion, right or power is expressed in these Rules to be exercisable by
the Board, such discretion, right or power shall unless otherwise provided in these
Rules or the Articles be exercisable by the Board in its sole and absolute discretion
or as a sole right or power of the Board and shall when exercised be final and
binding and not subject to appeal.
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B.13. The Board may appoint any person who is not an Official to deputise for either the
Chairman or the Chief Executive when the Board is required to exercise its function
under either Rule T.28 or Rule T.29 or Rule T.30 or Rule W.1 or Youth Development
Rules 256 and 258-259.
Procedure at General Meetings Old Rule
B.14. Subject to the provisions of the Articles and the Acts, the Chairman may regulate the
procedure for General Meetings as he thinks fit. Unless otherwise determined by
the Chairman:
B.14.1. Clubs must give to the Secretary not less than 28 clear days’ notice of
any item for inclusion on the agenda of a forthcoming General Meeting;
B.14.2. two representatives from each Club may attend General Meetings, each
of whom may speak but only one of whom shall be entitled to vote.
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Relationship between Clubs and the League Old Rule
B.15. Membership of the League shall constitute an agreement between the League
and Clubs and between each Club to be bound by and comply with:
B.15.1. the Laws of the Game;
B.15.2. the Football Association Rules;
B.15.3. the Articles;
B.15.4. these Rules;
B.15.5. the statutes and regulations of FIFA;
B.15.6. the statutes and regulations of UEFA; and
B.15.7. the Regulations of the Professional Football Compensation Committee,
each as amended from time to time.
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B.10
B.11
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PREMIER LEAGUE RULES: SECTION B