OK well here's my answer with no "appearances".
The constitution of Bristol Rovers Supporters Club - available here -
bristolroverssc.co.uk/club-information/rules/ - does not empower the executive to block a member standing for election.
On that basis it is totally irrelevant what the forum post says.
No "appears" about it. Final answer.
Yep but does not "appear" to be the last statement or query. He "appears" to have been barred from official positions on BRSC but not as a member? So even if not correct he could appeal
Rules 3.4 Subject to Rule 3.7, membership shall be open to all.
3.5 The Executive Committee (“EC”) can appoint a President and/or VicePresident(s). The President and Vice President(s) will be entitled to the usual
benefits of BRSC membership. They will also be entitled to receive copies of
agendas and minutes of all Committee meetings and entitled to attend any
Committee meetings as an observer but as such will be unable to partake in
debates or cast a vote.
3.6 The EC can recommend to the AGM that a member be granted life
membership for services to BRSC, BRFC or football in general.
3.6.1 Life members are entitled to all the usual benefits of BRSC membership.
3.7 The EC shall have the power to refuse or revoke membership of BRSC to any
person whose conduct is considered detrimental to BRSC, BRFC or football in
general. The Chairperson will give a written explanation of the reason for refusal or revocation to the person concerned within 7 days of the date of the EC’s
decision.
3.8 Any person whose membership has been refused or revoked under Rule 3.7
will have the right of appeal in accordance with the following rules.
3.8.1 A written request for an appeal hearing, stating in full the grounds of
appeal must be received by the BRSC Chairperson within 28 days of the
date of the letter of refusal or revocation.
3.8.2 An appeal panel shall sit to hear the appeal within 28 days of the
date of the letter of appeal.
3.8.3 The appeal panel shall be selected by the EC and comprise 7
ordinary members who do not sit on the EC. The selection to the appeal
panel will be made by way of a draw by ballot of all members. Should any
member be unable or unwilling to sit, then a further draw or draws will be
made to find a replacement.
3.8.4 The appeal panel shall select a Chairperson from within its number.
With the exception of the provisions of Rule 3.8.7, the Chairperson shall
not be entitled to a vote.
3.8.5 The appeal panel will be advised by a representative of the EC who
shall have a non voting role in the proceedings.
3.8.5 The EC shall provide the appeal panel will all relevant
correspondence and/or documentation with respect to the case in
question.
3.8.6 The appeal panel shall hear firstly from the appellant, followed by
the EC. The appellant will then have a right to reply.
3.8.7 The appeal panel shall make a decision based on a majority vote. In
the case of a tied vote, the Chairperson selected in accordance with Rule
3.8.4 shall have a casting vote.
3.8.8 The appeal panel may make the following determinations:
3.8.7.1 Uphold the EC decision
3.8.7.2 Reject the EC decision
3.8.7.3 Vary the EC decision in any way.
3.8.9 Both appellant and EC shall be verbally informed of the findings of
the appeal panel within 24 hours of the completion of the panel’s work.
3.8.10 The EC shall write to the appellant confirming the outcome of the
appeal within 7 days of the date of the appeal hearing.