Lancashire League Handbook 2016

53 9.2. The decision whether or not to take a collection shall be in the absolute and unfettered discretion of the Committee of the Club to which the player belongs and for whose personal benefit the collection is to be taken. Such collections shall be taken by the players or responsible authorised persons connected with the Club in question and any player accepting the proceeds of any collection not so taken shall be dealt with as the League Committee may determine. 9.3. Acollection for the benefit of any player on any occasion or for any other object must receive the sanction of the League Committee before being made. 9.4. Save as aforesaid no amateur shall receive any payment and/or benefit of any kind for playing for a Club or for expenses incurred in playing for that Club whether that payment or benefit is made or given directly or indirectly and by whomsoever it is made or given. Any amateur receiving any such payment and/or benefit will be ineligible to play in the League and he and the Club for which he plays will be dealt with accordingly under the Rules. SECTION G UMPIRES AND SCORERS ETC 1. (18) APPOINTMENT OF UMPIRES 1.1. No Playing Member or any person qualifying under Rule D1 shall be allowed to Umpire. 1.2. A Sub - Committee, called the Umpires’ Sub Committee consisting of the Chairman, Deputy Chairman, Honorary Secretary, Honorary Treasurer and Assistant Secretary shall make the appointments for all matches and deal with all complaints as specified in Rule F3. NOTE: In the event of an Umpire being unable to fulfil an engagement a substitute will be arranged by the League Executive. In an emergency a Committee member or suitably qualified Club member must deputise. 2. (19) UMPIRES FEES AND CONDITIONS 2.1. Umpires’ Fees, conditions and payments shall be fixed by the Lancashire League Committee after discussion with the representatives of the Umpires’ Association. 2.2. Any Club making payments to Umpires in excess of the fees allowed shall be liable to a fine (Category 3 Rule B5(e)) for each offence. 2.3. Umpires fees should be paid before the game commences. 2.4. All Umpires must report to the Home Club Secretary or Deputy at least 45 minutes prior to the appointed time for play to begin. Umpires reported to the League for being late in any match will be fined (Category 2 Rule B5(e)). 2.5. Umpires failing to keep their appointments without giving a satisfactory reason will be fined (Category 2 Rule B5(e)). 3. (20) COMPLAINTS RE UMPIRES 3.1. Complaints against Umpires will only be considered when made in writing