Statute of Badminton Malta

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Statute of Badminton Malta Mission ● “To provide the opportunity for everyone to play badminton and be physically active, to improve players’ skills by providing local and international development opportunities and to participate in European and World competitive events.” Vision ● “To make badminton popular for all ages while reaching the highest of levels.”

Section 1

GENERAL

ARTICLE 01: Name & Language.

ARTICLE 02: Objectives.

ARTICLE 03: Principles:

ARTICLE 04: Constitution.

ARTICLE 05: Affiliation of the Association.

1. Name & Language.

is the national governing body for Malta.

The official address of Badminton Malta will be the residential address of the General Secretary ( 125, Birguma Heights Block B Flat 8 Triq Andrea Debono, Naxxar) or such other address as may be determined by the Executive Committee from time to time. All correspondence may be sent to P.O. Box 25, Qormi Road, Marsa, MTP 1001

and Regulations of this Association, the words “the Association” and “this Association” shall exclusively mean “Badminton Malta”.

2. Objectives.

The objectives of the Association are to:

activities in Malta.

World Federation and ensure their uniform implementation by its affiliated organisations and their members

Badminton activities and/or Badminton-related matters in Malta.

• National junior and senior championships.
• National competitions for individuals and teams.
• International tournaments for junior and senior players.
• Training courses for players, coaches, umpires, teachers

& PE instructors.

training courses and training camps as well as foster the participation of its affiliated organisations and their members in these events.

and any other commission which the executive committee may deem fit.

individuals or affiliated organisations on racial, creed or political grounds.

3. Principles

The Association shall manage its internal affairs with total independence. It shall ensure that no third party interferes in its governance and operations.

All those working and participating in the Association’s activities, including players, coaches, technical officials, and administrators have a right to compete, work and participate in a harassment-free environment. Anyone in the Association who shares in its activities shall ethically perform their duties.

Members of any decision-making body of the Association shall be independent in their decisions. No one with a personal or business interest in the issue under discussion shall be involved in the decision. It is the individual’s responsibility to declare a conflict of interest, and where appropriate remove himself/herself from the room while the decision is under consideration.

The Association and its Members shall not allow any form of discrimination including political, religious, racial or gender discrimination, to affect its decisions and its actions. Anyone in the Association and who shares in its activities in any capacity shall perform their duties in a non-discriminatory manner.

The Association supports equal opportunity for both men and women.

Athletes have the right to compete in badminton that is free from doping and free from manipulation, match-fixing, and corruption. This is to be done in a fair and sporting manner.

The Association is committed to fighting against the use of substances and methods prohibited by WADA or the International Sports Organisations through the adoption and implementation of the World Anti-Doping Code thereby ensuring that the anti-doping policies and rules, membership and/ or funding requirements and results management procedures conform with the World Anti-Doping Code. In so doing, Badminton Malta will also support and be compliant with the anti-doping laws of Malta and adhere to the recommendations pursuant from the National Anti-Doping Organisation.

The Association is committed to fighting against competition manipulations through the adoption and implementation of the OM (Olympic Movement) Code PMC (Prevention of the Manipulation of Competitions), thereby ensuring that relevant policies and rules, membership and /or funding requirements are in conformity with the OM Code PMC.

4. Constitution.

Members.

and exclusive discretion of the Executive Council, whose decision on the matter, shall be final and binding.

deadline, shall be established by the Executive Council from time to time. Non-payment by the said deadline may lead to suspension from membership of the Association, with effect from the date when such payment was due.

and end on the 31st of December.

5. Affiliation of the Association.

observe the Rules, Regulations and Byelaws of:

and

and

Badminton Federation); and

and/or any other body or organisation that the Executive Council may decide.

body or organisation.

Section 2

Membership

ARTICLE 06: Individual Membership.

ARTICLE 07: Affiliate Organisation Membership.

ARTICLE 08: Termination of Membership.

6. Individual Membership.

To participate in any competition organised by the Association and benefit from any benefits related to Badminton Malta, an individual, must be a member of the Association. However, Badminton Malta reserves the right to organise separate competitions for non-registered members. Any individual who is a member of a Badminton Malta Affiliate Organisation, as defined in Section 7 (Affiliate Organisation Membership), shall automatically be deemed a member of Badminton Malta, subject to the right of the Badminton Malta Executive to refuse such membership by notifying the individual accordingly.

7. Affiliated Organisations / Membership.

Membership and Associate Membership. The provisions below set out the requirements and procedure for application to each category.

Executive Council that it is properly constituted and conducts its activities in accordance with the “Laws of the Game” as established by the Association. To be recognised as an Associate Club, the Badminton Malta Executive shall require the submission of information based on the criteria set out below, without prejudice to its right to request any additional information it may deem necessary. a) The statute of the club b) Latest AGM Agenda & Minutes, Financial Report, Administrative Report and EGM minutes from the last 12 months if any. c) Date, Time and Venue of the Club’s Training Sessions & Contact details for training d) Details of the club's Bank Account/s e) Provide a list of 20 fully paid up / registered members A club could still be admitted to associate membership if it does not satisfy the above requirement. Associate clubs shall not have voting powers in General Meetings and in meetings of the Executive Council through their club delegates, but they can, and indeed must, be present and take part in these meetings. An Associate Member Club may apply to be recognised as a Full Member Club after the lapse of two years from the date on which Badminton Malta officially recognised it as an Associate Member Club.

The position of each club shall be reviewed by Badminton Malta on an annual basis 30 days before the AGM date.

season basis, indicating their chosen Affiliate Organisation. A playing member may represent only that Affiliate Organisation in official competitions during the competitive season which overlaps with the period of their registration. For the purpose of this clause, the competitive season shall be defined as commencing on 1st September of a given year and concluding by 31st August of the following year. Notwithstanding, a playing member shall not be permitted to represent more than one Affiliate Organisation within the same competitive season.

as defined in Section 7, may transfer their registration to another Affiliate Organisation only after the end of the competitive season.

final approval of the Executive Council, as per article 6 of this Statute; any competition result, obtained by that member in the meantime, shall remain suspended until the Executive Council gives its approval and shall not stand if the Executive Council does not give its approval.

not later than the 31st of January of every year, the following: a. The statute of the club. b. The members of the club’s administrative committee and their respective designations. c. The identity of the club delegate and one substitute, to sit on the Executive Council for the entire season. d. Payment of the Club Registration, once BM Issues the invoice e. The Club’s Financial Reports. Should any club fail, without just cause, to submit to the General Secretary of the Association any one or more of the data referred to above, by the 31st of January, as aforesaid, that club shall be barred from taking part in any of the official competitions organized by the Association during the season in question until the data referred to above, is presented and accepted

For the avoidance of doubt, for the aforesaid deadline, it would suffice for the club to show posting by normal mail by not later than the 31st of January.

committee of more than one Affiliated Organisation at the same time.

that operate on a commercial or profit-making basis, including but not limited to entities registered as businesses, companies, or partnerships that derive income from sporting or related activities. Such organisations shall be distinguished from voluntary or non-profit clubs whose primary purpose is the promotion and participation in badminton without the distribution of profits to members or owners. Commercial Associate Members shall enjoy only those rights expressly conferred upon them under the provisions set out below and shall not possess the full rights accorded to clubs.

organisation must satisfy the Executive Council that it operates as a commercial entity in alignment with the objectives of Badminton Malta. The Executive reserves the right to request any information it deems necessary, including but not limited to the criteria set out below. a) Copy of the organisation’s Memorandum and Articles of Association or Partnership Agreement (or equivalent governing document) b) Details of directors & shareholders or Partners or Equivalent & the authorised representatives. c) Description of the organisation’s activities relevant to Badminton d) Registered business address and contact details e) Details of the organisation’s bank account(s) in its registered name f) Date, time and venue of the club’s training sessions & contact details for training g) Provide a list of 20 fully paid up / registered members h) Registration number with the Malta Business Registry (where applicable) The position of each organisation shall be reviewed by Badminton Malta on an annual basis 30 days before the AGM date.

season basis, indicating their chosen Affiliate Organisation. A playing member may represent only that Affiliate Organisation in official competitions during the competitive season which overlaps with the period of their registration.

For the purpose of this clause, the competitive season shall be defined as commencing on 1st September of a given year and concluding by 31st August of the following year. Notwithstanding, a playing member shall not be permitted to represent more than one Affiliate Organisation within the same competitive season.

as defined in Section 7, may transfer their registration to another Affiliate Organisation only after the end of the competitive season.

still be subject to the final approval of the Executive Council, as per article 6 of this Statute; any competition result, obtained by that member in the meantime, shall remain suspended until the Executive Council gives its approval and shall not stand if the Executive Council does not give its approval.

Association, by not later than the 31st of January of every year, the following: a. Copy of the organisation’s Memorandum and Articles of Association or Partnership Agreement. b. The Details of directors, shareholders, and authorised representatives. c. The identity of the club delegate and one substitute, to sit on the Executive Council for the entire season. d. Payment of Organisation Registration Fee, once BM Issues invoice Should any organisation fail, without just cause, to submit to the General Secretary of the Association any one or more of the data referred to above, by the 31st of January, as aforesaid, that club shall be barred from taking part in any of the official competitions organized by the Association during the season in question until the data referred to above, is presented and accepted For the avoidance of doubt, for the aforesaid deadline, it would suffice for the club to show posting by normal mail by not later than the 31st of January.

one Affiliated Organisation.

8. Termination of Membership.

membership, shall not withdraw its membership or support of the Association and/or its activities and/or its competitions without the prior consent in writing of the Executive Council.

reason, terminate the membership of:

Section 3

Government

ARTICLE 09: Governance Structure.

ARTICLE 10: General Meetings.

ARTICLE 11: Annual General Meeting.

ARTICLE 12: Extraordinary General Meeting.

ARTICLE 13: Rules Applicable to all General Meetings.

ARTICLE 14: The Officers of the Association.

ARTICLE 15-19: President, Vice President, General Secretary, Treasurer,

Media Officer.

ARTICLE 20: The Executive Council.

ARTICLE 21: Rights and Duties of Elected Persons on the Executive

Council.

ARTICLE 22: Prohibition for Elected Persons on the Executive Council.

ARTICLE 23: Vacancies on the Executive Council.

ARTICLE 24: Executive Council Meetings.

ARTICLE 25: Functions and Powers of the Executive Council.

ARTICLE 26: Delegates of Member Clubs.

ARTICLE 27: Dissolutions.

ARTICLE 28: Arbitration.

ARTICLE 29: Statute.

9. Governance Structure.

Meetings.

Vice-President, the Secretary, and the Treasurer.

10. General Meetings.

and it shall be held before the 30th of June. Other General Meetings of the Association shall be known as Extraordinary General Meetings.

Season shall be the 1st of September.

11. Annual General Meeting.

business in the following order:

President or General Secretary are not up for election, they shall assume the role of Chairperson at the General Meeting (refer to article 15.1).

Meeting and any Extraordinary General Meeting held since the preceding Annual General Meeting.

Administrative Report.

notice shall have been given, including any amendments to this Statute, as well as any amendments to the Resolutions and/or Motions already on the Agenda of the Annual General Meeting.

consecutive seasons:

• President.
• General Secretary.
• Vice President.
• Treasurer.
• Media / Public Relations Officer

The President and General Secretary can serve for a Maximum of four (4) consecutive terms in any of the two (2) roles. If after the four terms elapse, the post of President &/or General Secretary is not contested during the Annual General Meeting, then the person currently in the role can submit their nomination for elections during an Extraordinary General Meeting. In the case the post is contested by someone else, this automatically is considered null. If the persons occupying the post of President & General Secretary for the maximum of four (4) consecutive terms, take a 1 term (2 years) break, they can re-contest any of the posts.

If any post is not filled, a person can be co-opted, having voting powers.

at least three weeks in advance. This notice shall include:

• The date, time, and place of the meeting.
• The agenda.
• A call for nominations to fill the vacant posts on the Executive

Council,

• An invitation for the submission of alterations and/or additions to the

Statute.

• An invitation for the submission of resolutions and/or motions.

the Statute and/or motions and/or resolutions shall be sent attached in an email. They shall carry the signature of the proposer and seconder. The nomination is only valid if received by the set deadline. A nomination will only be valid if received by the set deadline and if an acknowledgement is received from Badminton Malta by return email.

names and addresses of their nominated representatives to the General Secretary of the Association. Such nominations shall be under Articles 17(a) and 17(b) of this Statute.

the Statute and/or motions and/or resolutions must reach the General Secretary of the Association at least ten calendar days before the date set for the Annual or Extraordinary General Meeting.

shall not be less than eighteen years of age on the date of nomination. Each nominee shall also be of good moral standing.

12. Extraordinary General Meeting.

Association; or

Executive Council at the written request of at least fifty-one per cent (51%) of the clubs with full membership or fifty-one per cent (51%) of members of the Association, age 16 and over, as registered 30 days before the EGM dateprovided that such a request includes the reason(s) for the need to convene such a meeting. The meeting shall be convened by the Executive Council within four weeks of the receipt of such request.

seven days in advance, except when items on the agenda deal with the filling of official posts because a vacancy has occurred, in which case the notice shall be given two weeks in advance and the provisions laid down in this Statute shall, in so far as applicable, be followed.

place, and time of the meeting as well as the items on the agenda.

13. Rules Applicable to all General Meetings.

Meeting shall be circulated to all Council Officers and Members, affiliated organisations through their respective delegates, and all registered members of the Association.

transacted at these meetings.

have been duly nominated and elected under Article 13 of this statute.

have been duly nominated and elected under Article 19 of this Statute.

before the AGM date.

of the Association, provided that the said delegate submits to the General Secretary before the start of the General Meeting has authorisation on an official organisation letterhead signed by any two officers of the organisation sent by email. The authorisation is only valid if received at least 24 hours before, and if an acknowledgement is received from Badminton Malta by return email.

entitled to vote provided their club has no outstanding undisputed payments with the Association as of the date of the General Meeting.

members present, age 16 and over (as registered with Badminton Malta 30 days before the AGM date,) take a vote. If it remains a tie, the President shall, by his vote, resolve the deadlock, unless the issue is one wherein the President is in any way whatsoever, whether directly or indirectly, except as far as his role of President is concerned, interested, in which case the mechanism contemplated under Article 15.1 of this Statute shall apply.

number of Club Delegates entitled to vote. Whenever there is no quorum, the meeting shall equally take place half an hour later, regardless of the actual number of Club Delegates present.

Council Members and all Badminton Malta registered members (as of 30 days before the AGM date.), an updated and itemised Agenda directly relating to the said General Meeting supported by all the respective documentation. With regards to the Annual General Meeting, such documentation shall include (but not be limited to) copies of the General Secretary’s own Administrative Report and the Treasurer’s Financial Report as well as any other documents related to the General Meeting. With regards to an Extraordinary General Meeting, any related reports are to be circulated. Such circulation is to take place by not later than seven calendar days from the scheduled date of the said General Meeting.

Council Members, including Affiliate Organisations’ Delegates the draft minutes of the said General Meeting. Such circulation is to occur with the documents circulated for the next Annual General Meeting.

14. The Officers of the Association.

Relations Officer.

Officers on the Executive Council of the Association shall be made and seconded by any registered and paid-up member of the Association, provided that such member is aged not less than eighteen years on the date of the nomination or secondment. Nominations and secondments must carry the original signature of both the nominating person and the seconder; e-mails or photocopies are not acceptable. Such nominations and secondments must reach the General Secretary of the Association by not later than ten calendar days before the date of an Annual or Extraordinary General Meeting during which the election is to be held. Should any nomination and/or secondment reach, without just cause, the General Secretary of the Association, later than ten calendar days before the date of an Annual or Extraordinary General Meeting, as aforesaid, such nomination and/or secondment shall be disregarded for the election for which that nomination and/or secondment are submitted and the person so nominated and seconded shall be barred from standing for the same election. For the avoidance of doubt, for the aforesaid deadline, it would suffice for the person submitting the nomination and/or secondment to show posting by normal mail of the nomination and/or secondment by not later than ten calendar days before the date of an Annual or Extraordinary General Meeting during which the election is to be held.

shall be circulated by the General Secretary to all members of the Association by not later than seven calendar days before the date of an Annual or Extraordinary General Meeting during which the election is to be held.

cannot occupy an official capacity, namely the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer, in their respective club’s committee. They must be registered with Badminton Malta as associate members.

Executive Council during a term of office, such vacancy shall be filled by an election to be held during an Extraordinary General Meeting, notwithstanding that there were runners-up in the original election for that official post.

15. The President.

Extraordinary General Meetings, except when he/she stands for election and if he/she is contested, in which case the role shall be assumed by the General Secretary unless he/she stands for election, in which case, the Association shall request SportMalta or the Malta Olympic Committee to nominate a third party to preside at the Annual General Meeting or Extraordinary General Meeting in question, as the case may be in particular, the President shall be responsible for the smooth and orderly running of all general and management meetings and shall have the rights conferred upon him by this statute and in particular shall have the right to close a discussion and put the issue for voting.

unless other officers are specifically requested or delegated to do so.

her duties, the President may delegate his powers to the Vice-President or any other officer on the Council in descending order.

candidate must present an individually structured programme in writing, spread over two seasons, with clear performance indicators. This programme must target the development and improvement of the Association in the sporting, technical and administrative fields.

office.

16. The Vice-President.

the latter’s absence, and any other function delegated to him/her by the Association.

their office.

17. The General Secretary.

records of the Association and to maintain all the Minutes of meetings of the Executive Council including official meetings held in the presence of club delegates and Annual or Extraordinary General Meetings. The

General Secretary shall prepare and submit an Administrative Report to the Annual General Meeting.

correspondence of the Association.

of the Association.

competitions organised by the Association.

direction of the Executive Council.

of his/her office

18. The Treasurer.

the Association and shall be responsible to obtain receipts for any expense incurred.

the Annual General Meeting, which Report shall have been examined and signed by the President and the Treasurer.

the financial position of the Association from time to time or when requested by the Council members.

office.

19. The Media / Public Relations Officer.

The Media /Public Relations Officer will act as the point of contact for members of the press and other media representatives. He/she will also be responsible for:

• maintaining the image of the association.
• gaining publicity and distributing information to members of the

press or other media representatives.

• Keep the website and social media active.
• Communicating the necessary information to all Badminton

Malta members

20. The Executive Council

officers of the Association and two (2) members.

representative, to be known as a Club Delegate. Representatives of other affiliated organisations shall be known as Organisation Delegates. Such representatives may attend Council meetings at which matters relating to clubs or affiliated organisations are discussed. In accordance with Section 7, only Club Delegates of Full Member Clubs, as defined therein, shall have the right to vote, and then only on matters directly affecting or relating to their respective clubs or organisations. All delegates must have attained the age of eighteen years on the date of nomination and must be full members of Badminton Malta.

the right to vote on all issues discussed by the Council. When any officer/ member has any interest in any issue under discussion, including matters related to the organisation with which s/he is affiliated as well as matters relating to him/her personally and administratively, s/he should not take part in the discussion and voting.

seven days if at least three Officers and/or Members of the Council submit a written request for the holding of such a meeting. This request must include the reason(s) for calling such a meeting.

21. Rights and Duties of Elected Persons on the Executive Council.

hold office for the duration of time-related to the post they occupy:

must attend all sittings of the Council and all the sittings of SubCommittees and Commissions to which the Council may have nominated them.

keep the interests of the Association in general before any other interest and shall always carry out their duties in a correct manner and with a sporting spirit.

must report to the President and the Council all cases of misconduct that are likely to bring the Association and/or the Game into disrepute.

22. Prohibition for Elected Persons on the Executive Council.

Persons elected to sit on the Executive Council shall not receive any remuneration for attending the meetings of the Executive Council and/or for attending the sittings of Sub-Committees and Commissions to which the Council may have nominated them.

23. Vacancies on the Executive Council.

attend three consecutive Council meetings or five meetings in a period of four months without just cause, may be considered by the Council to have vacated their respective seats on the Executive Council.

from office, for any reason whatsoever, by a simple majority at a General Meeting duly requested by at least fifty per cent (50%) of the number of the persons sitting on the Executive Council and in which the removal is proposed in the agenda of the said General Meeting, for discussion and voting thereon.

sickness) or resignation may not be filled by the same person before the next Annual General Meeting.

24. Executive Council Meetings.

least seven calendar days in advance. This notice shall contain the meeting's date, time, and place together with the agenda. This Clause will not apply if the President deems the Council Meeting to be an urgent one.

Meeting, there shall be a quorum if the meeting is made up of any two [2] of the following officers: The President, the Vice-President and the General Secretary as well as any two other Officers or Members of the Council, excluding the Club Delegates. In the absence of this quorum, the meeting shall not be held. If the General Secretary is absent, a person from the Executive Council will be appointed, except for the President, to take over all General Secretary duties. This decision will be taken before the opening of the said meeting by the same Executive Council members.

25. Functions and Powers of the Executive Council.

remain vacant posts on the Executive Council, such vacancies shall be filled by the Council as soon as reasonably possible using:

Association; such co-opted persons shall have the rights and duties, including voting rights, by the posts they occupy.

may deem necessary. The President and the General Secretary shall be ex officio members of such Sub-Committees and/or Commissions. These SubCommittees and/or Commissions may be made up of persons who are not members of the Council. Unless otherwise stated in the terms of reference of such Sub-Committees and/or Commissions, their nature and role shall only be consultative; they shall be required to report their findings and conclusions to the Executive Council in writing.

Council shall, when they have any interest – even an indirect one – in a particular issue, declare such interest; the Chairman of the respective SubCommittee and/or Commission shall exempt such member from taking part in the discussion and the decision on that particular issue.

shall have exclusive control and management of all national competitions and international events organised by the Association, including the right to conduct doping tests on the relative participants, and it shall exclusively settle any disputes arising from them.

against any member, club, organisation (that promotes Badminton in any defined sector in Malta), player, coach or any other person and/or entity subject to the jurisdiction of the Association for any violation of this Statute and/or any other Rules made by the Council and/or the Laws of the Game or for having committed any misconduct which is likely to bring the Association and/or the Game into disrepute or for having acted in a disreputable manner towards the Association and/or any of its activities, Council Officers, Council Members, organisation (that promotes Badminton in any defined sector in Malta), player, coach or any other person and/or entity subject to the jurisdiction of the Association.

the latter disrespects the proceedings at Council Meetings and/or the Council’s and/or the Association’s objectives.

it for decision, whether disciplinary or otherwise, it shall have the authority to

require the submission of all the supporting evidence it deems fit to the case, including witnesses. It shall also have the authority to require that any statement(s) made be confirmed under oath.

all the member clubs and all members thereof.

imposed, or arbitrations made by the Council in matters relating to competitions and/or discipline shall be final and conclusive, provided such are not in conflict with this Statute and/or with any other Rules made by the Council.

consideration any case if a written request made for such reopening includes new evidence of which the requesting party and/or the Council was not aware at the time of the first hearing.

and to take the relative decisions it deems fit even if this Statute and/or any other Rules of the Association are silent on such matter.

Institution of its choice to apply for loans, investments or any financial matter as deemed necessary at the time.

26. Delegates of Member Clubs and Affiliated Organisations

Delegate and one substitute Club Delegate to represent it on the Executive Council, at Annual or Extraordinary General Meetings under Section II, Article 2 of this Statute, and at any other meeting of the Association concerning that club. Each other Affiliated Organisation shall appoint an Organisation Delegate and one substitute Organisation Delegate to represent it at meetings where matters relating to that organisation are under consideration.

or Affiliated Organisation are unavailable, the organisation concerned may appoint another member of the Club or Affiliated Organisation to represent it at that particular meeting, provided that the Executive Council is notified at least one (1) hour prior to the commencement of the meeting.

27. Dissolutions.

The Association shall not be dissolved except at an Extraordinary General Meeting specifically called for this purpose and by a resolution carried unanimously by the members present with voting powers.

In the event of such dissolution, and after the satisfaction of all debts and liabilities, the assets that are left shall be disposed of to another non-profitmaking organisation with similar purposes as the organisation following the wishes of the said members present with voting powers.

28. Arbitration

Subject to Part VIII of the Sports Act (Chapter 455 of the Laws of Malta), in case of any dispute whatsoever, concerning the interpretation and application of, and any decision taken concerning this Statute, shall be settled by arbitration in terms of the Arbitration Act (Chapter 387 of the Laws of Malta). Sports Act - Sports Act - Chapter 455.pdf Chapter 387 .pdf Note to clause 11.2 – this is effective as of 10th July 2020.

29. Statute.

This amended statute was approved during a General Meeting held on and is being certified by all the Executive Committee. Mr Owen Grech - President _________________________________ - Vice-President ________________________________ Mr Noel Mifsud – General Secretary _________________________________ Mr Frederick Clark – Treasurer _________________________________ – Media Officer _________________________________ Mr Emanuel Gatt – Member _________________________________ Ms Joanne Cassar – Member _________________________________ Signed today: