York City Supporters Trust say next meeting vital to make it more transparent and democratic

The trust hopes for a large a turnout for what it calls a "gathering of utmost importance" at York Centre for Voluntary Services at 7pm on November 8.

If the changes it proposes are voted through that night, it will not be so urgent in future for members to attend in person.

The Trust wants to modernise its operations to allow future annual general meetings and special general meetings (SGMs) to be streamed to members, and for those watching on from home to be able to vote in them.

As part of the changes, the board of the trust says it will take "reasonable measures" to ensure online attendance is limited only to eligible members when meetings are held partially or wholly online.

The other proposed rule change would ensure voting at these meetings would be conducted solely by an online poll, with the promise those attending in person will be able to vote.

A statement from the trust said: "This move reflects the trust board’s ongoing commitment to transparency and member engagement."

The trust was formed in February 2002 to safeguard the future of the now-Conference club when it was put up for sale by then chairman Douglas Craig.

It currently owns a 49 per cent stake. Matt and Julie-Anne Uggla took over as majority shareholders in the summer.

Only members who have joined before midnight the previous day will be allowed to attend and vote in the SGM.