Democratic, Volunteer-Led Leadership
Football Club des Bords de l'Ain operates under the strict guidelines of French non-profit legislation (Association Loi 1901), ensuring that authority is vested democratically in its members rather than private owners or commercial stakeholders.
Every year, our association convenes an open Annual General Assembly where all registered members—including adult players, parents of youth players, and civic volunteers—exercise direct voting rights. The General Assembly reviews and approves the annual financial accounts, audits operating expenditures, evaluates sporting and educational outcomes, and elects the members of the Board of Directors.
Every member of the Board serves on a completely unpaid, voluntary basis. Board members receive no remuneration, honoraria, or dividends. Their commitment is rooted solely in a shared desire to enrich the lives of young people and foster community health across Poncin, Neuville-sur-Ain, Pont-d'Ain, and Cerdon.
Directory of the Volunteer Board of Directors
Elected by the General Assembly to oversee statutory administration, child safeguarding, intercommunal coordination, and fiscal stewardship.
President
Laurent VIAL
Civic Volunteer • Resident of Pont-d'Ain
Oversees statutory compliance, liaises with municipal councils of the four partner communes, and ensures adherence to our public interest non-profit charter.
Secretary General
Nathalie DUBOIS
Civic Volunteer • Resident of Poncin
Manages official administrative correspondence, player license registrations, insurance protocols, and records official minutes of Board meetings.
Treasurer
François BERTHET
Civic Volunteer • Resident of Neuville-sur-Ain
Maintains the association's financial ledgers, prepares annual audit files, coordinates public subsidy applications, and enforces zero-deficit budgeting.
Technical & Youth Director
Gérard MOREL
Certified Sports Educator • Resident of Cerdon
Coordinates the volunteer coaching team, enforces the educational Fair-Play curriculum, and manages pitch scheduling across municipal facilities.
Annual Budget Allocation & Audit Protocols
In strict alignment with French public interest standards, 100% of association resources are dedicated to serving our community. Our fiscal accounts are audited annually by an independent statutory review committee prior to presentation at the General Assembly.
| Budget Category | Allocation Percentage | Description of Community Expenditure | Verification Protocol |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Sports Equipment & Kits | 32% | Certified match and training footballs, portable mini-goals, safety bibs, agility cones, and first-aid medical cases. | Verified vendor invoices and physical inventory inspections. |
| Insurance & Federation Dues | 26% | Comprehensive participant liability insurance, medical emergency coverage, and official federation player licensing. | Direct statutory registration logs with sports authorities. |
| Pitch & Facility Operations | 22% | Illumination costs for evening clinics, line-marking supplies, and changing room sanitary maintenance at Stade du Blanchon. | Audited municipal utility logs and intercommunal agreements. |
| Volunteer Training & Certifications | 12% | Subsidizing national coaching diplomas, referee badges, and youth first-aid training (PSC1) for our volunteer educators. | Certification diplomas and accredited course receipts. |
| Administrative & Civic Events | 8% | General Assembly organization, statutory filings with Prefecture, postal notices, and community fair-play celebrations. | Statutory bank records and board expenditure logs. |
