20. Alteration to Rules.

Alterations shall be made to these Rules only at the Annual General Meeting or at a Special General Meeting specifically convened for the purpose called in accordance with Rule 19. Any alterations made during the playing season to the Rule relating to the qualifications of players shall not take effect until the following season. Notice of proposed alterations to be considered at the Annual General Meeting shall be submitted to the League Secretary by 30 April in each year.

The proposals, together with any proposals by Management Committee shall be circulated to the Clubs by 10th May and any amendments thereto shall be submitted to the secretary by the 25th May . The proposals and proposed amendments thereto shall be circulated to clubs with the notice of the Annual General Meeting at least seven days before the date of the meeting. A proposal to change a Rule shall be carried if two-thirds (a majority) of those present and entitled to vote are in favour.

A copy of the proposed alterations to Rules to be considered at the Annual General Meeting or Special General Meeting shall be submitted to the sanctioning Football Association 7 days prior to the meeting.

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Any alterations or additions decided on at any Meeting shall not become operative until the approval of the Association issuing sanction has been obtained.