BBBR Rules
Overview
The BBBR have developed and amended the rules according to the wishes of bands,
and constantly strive to fine tune both rules and procedures in order to achieve
a fair and suitable system for bands and individual players.
The BBBR constantly strives to deliver a quality service; our philosophy is that this can only be achieved through the development of a system derived from the needs of its users (bands and individual players).
The BBBR Rules are the key factor that may constrain, or provide the platform to achieve quality through an efficient and correct system. It is essential therefore, that bands are fully involved in the development of the Rules and change processes.
Over the last eleven years we have evolved the Registry system according to this ideal. We continue to progress, through the formalisation of this approach with the adoption of policy and procedure that guarantees full involvement of bands and all individual players. The rule change procedure that we have introduced is based upon our democratic model; completely transparent, it introduces a formal structured method providing open access to everyone.
Bands and players are invited to study it, and offer suggestions for improvement
to both the rules and the system.
Rule Change Procedure.
Effective from 01 January 2006 until further notice.
1:All rule change proposals must be made in writing to the British Brass Band Registry.
2:All rule change requests must be accompanied by a full report containing
a detailed study of the cause effect of the proposal, i.e. reasons for the
proposal, and positive and negative impact. The report must be presented in
a professional format, and must include the following:
a) Introduction: Brief introduction to the report
b) Findings: This must be factual only, and must not contain opinions or assumptions,
i.e. references to problems must be supported by detailed factual examples
of occurrences of the alleged problem.
c) Conclusion: This section should contain the conclusion based upon the facts
of the findings and may contain assumption.
d) Recommendations: This should contain a detailed recommendation based upon
the conclusion, including definitions of rules.
3:The proposal will be initially considered by the BBBR Line-Manager who will request analysis by the BBBR. The BBBR will produce written analysis of the proposal.
4:The proposal and response will then be considered by the BFBB Rules Action Group, prior to an Action group meeting. This group shall have the power to reject the proposal at this point if it is believed to be undesirable or impractical.
5:The Action Group will have the authority to ratify a change in instances where the change does not affect the ability of bands to register players. Decisions will be made by majority vote. The Registry-Line manager shall have a casting vote in the event of a tied vote. Where a proposal directly affects the ability of bands to register players, a proper band consultation process must be instantiated (as detailed in 6).
6:Where a rule change proposal affects the ability to register players, full
consultation with all registered bands must be instantiated. This procedure
must cater for a full postal vote. Each band shall have one (1) vote. A majority
of not less than sixty (60) percent of respondents must be gained in order
that a rule change can be accepted.
