Constitution
1). Middlesbrough Supporters Forum (MSF) was founded in February 2017 as an
organisation independent of Middlesbrough Football Club (MFC) to bring together
disparate but representative independent Middlesbrough Supporters groups and
media platforms that promote and support the views of football supporters who follow
Middlesbrough Football Club.
2). As of April 2024, there are twelve full time Forum members. These are
Twe12thman, Middlesbrough Disabled Supporters Association (MDSA), Boro
Supporters Club 2020 (BSC2020), Fly Me To The Moon (FMTTM), Middlesbrough
Supporters South (MSS), Rainbow Reds, oneBoro, The Boro Breakdown, Boro Fusion,
Boro North America, Boro BAME Army and a Media Officer.
3). The main purpose of the Forum is to convey as accurately as possible the collective
views of Middlesbrough Football Club fans to the representatives of the Club to
enhance the match day experience of all Middlesbrough Supporters, home and away or
wherever they find themselves in the world.
4). MSF also aims to represent MFC’s football fans to create a unified voice to debate,
lobby, and act on substantive fans’ issues specific to MFC and wider issues to the game
of football that affect all fans.
5). MSF will seek to represent the fans of MFC in wider discussions with the football
authorities, broadcasters, and other football associated bodies.
6). MSF will always seek to represent and promote the views of all Middlesbrough fans
regardless of nationality, age, colour, religion or creed, gender, or sexual orientation.
7). Whilst remaining independent MSF will always endeavour to work with MFC and
maintain dialogue with its representatives and a representative from MFC will be
invited to meeting when relevant.
ORGANISATION
1). Middlesbrough Supporters Forum meetings shall be managed by one nominated
person as Chair and one nominated person as Secretary/Treasurer elected from the
members. The Forum will also have a nominated Vice-Chair and in the absence of a
Chair, the Vice-Chair will manage any meeting. The period of office for Chair, Vice-
Chair and Secretary/Treasurer will be 24 months commencing 1st July in each year.
2). By agreement, the Forum members can co-opt additional members on an ad-hoc or
temporary basis when required.
3). Each member group of the Forum and the Media Officer has one vote for
nominations, elections and other matters arising. If there is a split vote, the Chair has
the casting vote.
4) The Chair collates the agenda items and aims to distribute them 48 hours before
each meeting.
5). Minutes of each meeting shall be taken and will be the responsibility of the
Secretary.
6). Meetings shall take place on a 6-weekly basis.
7). A maximum of two representatives of each member group may attend MSF
meetings, however, only one member of each group may vote.
8). There must be at least 6 current MSF members present for a meeting to be quorate.
9). The MSF bank account must contain a minimum balance of £150. Expenses incurred
include the setting up and maintenance of the website and the production of the MSF
banner.
10). Any member offered a gift or hospitality due to their membership of MSF, should
declare it to the secretary who will register it.
All members must abide by the Code of Conduct