League InfoBy-LawsNew Britain Youth Soccer League, Inc. BY-LAWSArticle I. NameThe name of this organization, hereafter referred to as the league, will be the New Britain Youth Soccer League, Inc. Sec.1 This league will encourage and promote the physical, mental and social well-being of youth through the sport of soccer. Sec. 2 This league will provide youth an opportunity to develop and master techniques required for recreational as well as competitive soccer.
Article II. Aims and ObjectivesSec. 1 All persons are eligible for membership who are in sympathy with the ideals of the league and wish to promote its objectives. Sec 2 Memberships are classified as follows: a) Active Membership; coaches, and any other volunteer who is actively involved in the organizational activities of the league and who is registered with the league. b) Honorary Membership; conferred upon individuals in recognition and appreciation of gratuitous services rendered the league by them as approved by the Executive Board. Sec 3 The officers of the league will consist of: Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, Registrar. Sec 4 Any voting member is eligible for office or the Executive Board after being a member in good standing for a period of at least 12 months immediately preceding taking office with the exception of registrar and treasurer because of the unique skills required of the offices. Sec 5 Officers and the Executive Board will be elected annually at the annual meeting. A simple majority of those voting at the meeting will serve to elect the officers. The term of office shall run from December 1 to November 30. Article III. Duties of OfficersSec 1. The Chairperson will be the general executive officer of the league and will preside over all general membership meetings, and the meetings of the Executive Board. He/she will keep a calendar of league events, and will oversee the workings of the various committees. He/she will give a yearly report at the annual election meeting. Sec. 2 The Vice-Chairman shall assume all duties of the Chairperson in his/her absence or disability. He/she will also generally assist the Chairperson in the execution of his/her duties as requested. Sec.3 The Secretary shall keep careful and complete records of the proceedings at all league meetings and meetings of the Executive Board. He/she will conduct correspondence, send out notices of meetings, and perform other duties which may be incidental to his/her office. Sec. 4 The Treasurer shall keep complete records of league finances and be the custodian of league funds. He/she will sign bank checks and disburse the funds of the league upon authorization of the membership in accordance with the approved budget. A bonding company shall bond the Treasurer. The Treasurer shall submit a monthly report to the Executive Board. The Treasurer shall submit an annual report. The Treasurer shall, along with the Chairperson, maintain an inventory of all hardware and equipment belonging to the league. Sec. 5 The Registrar shall coordinate the registration of all players and participating volunteers and the rostering of players of their respective teams within the league. He/she shall maintain appropriate records pertaining thereto.
Article IV. Executive BoardSec. 1 The Executive Board will consist of league officers, along with the immediate past Chairman, and Division Commissioners. Sec. 2 The Executive Board will meet monthly upon the call of the Chairperson. Six members of the Executive Board will constitute a quorum. The Chairperson will call an Executive Board meeting upon the written request of any three members of the Executive Board.
Article V. Duties and Powers of the Executive BoardSec. 1 The Executive Board will act as the governing body of the league and will be responsible to the league membership for the proper execution of the by-laws. Sec. 2 The Executive Board will carry out duties assigned elsewhere in the by-laws and will further formulate such rulings as may seem necessary to promote league activities and objectives. Sec. 3 Any vacancy in an office or on the Executive Board may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Executive Board at any meeting of the Executive Board at which a quorum is present. Sec. 4 The Executive Board will report to the membership at the next general meeting all rulings adopted by the Executive Board. Such rulings by the Board will not be binding on the membership until they have been so announced. In the absence of an overruling vote by the membership (as in Sections 5 and 6), the announced Executive Board's action will become binding. Sec 5 Any ruling announced by the Executive Board may be brought to the general meeting floor for discussion only upon a majority vote of the members present at the meeting. No such discussion or debate will be confined to the specific action in question. Sec. 6 Following discussion as established in Section 5, a majority vote of the members present will be required to overrule the Executive Board's action in question. Sec. 7 The Executive Board shall have the authorization to bond any league member by a bonding company in an amount determined by the Executive Board, and the cost of such bond shall be paid for by the league treasury. Sec. 8 The Executive Board shall establish an annual budget of projected income and expenses which shall be presented for approval by the general membership prior to the beginning of the fiscal year. Sec. 9 The outgoing Executive Board shall leave in the treasury a sum at least equal to the unpaid bills or obligations for which the Executive Board is responsible. Sec. 10 If in the opinion of the Executive Board an individual fails to carry out the duties to which they were elected or appointed, that individual may be removed by simple majority vote.
Article VI. MeetingsSec. 1 The fiscal year of the league will be from February 1 to January 31 Sec. 2 The annual meeting of the league will be held in November at such place and upon such reasonable written notice as the Executive Board may determine. Sec. 3 General meetings of the league may be called by the Chairperson at any time, Meetings may be called upon written request of three league members, at such time and upon such reasonable written notice of the membership as the Executive Board may determine. Sec. 4 Ten members of the league will constitute a quorum at any meeting of the league.
Article VII. DivisionsSec. 1 The Chairperson will determine which divisions are needed for the efficient running of the league based on either age or skill level. Sec. 2 The commissioners of these decisions will be appointed by the Chairperson, or in the case where there are three or more members of the division, the members of a division will elect a commissioner.
Article VIII. CommitteesSec. 1 The Chairperson will determine which committees are needed for the efficient running of the league. Sec 2 The chairperson of these committees will be appointed by the Chairperson, or in the case where there are three or more members of a committee, the members of a committee will elect a chairperson.
Article IX. ProceduresSec. 1 “Roberts” Rule of Order will be parliamentary authority for all matters of procedure not specifically covered by the by laws or by special rules of procedure adopted by the league.
Article X. AmendmentsSec. 1 Any member may propose an amendment or group by submitting such amendment to the Executive Board, who will recommend or disapprove such amendment, and then present it at the next meeting or at a special meeting called by the Chairperson. Such proposed changes shall be published to all members. The amendment will be adopted upon the affirmative vote of two thirds of all members present and voting at the meeting.
Article XI. Expelling membersSec. 1 Upon the written request of three members in good standing, the Executive Board will be empowered to conduct appropriate investigations and hearings for the purpose of expelling members for any cause deemed sufficient by the Executive Board. Having determined that sufficient cause exists, the Executive Board will have the power to expel the member. Such expulsion may be appealed to the general membership only upon the written request of the affected member. Unless the appeal is so made the Executive Board will; not make the customary announcement.
Article XII. Resolution of DisputeSec 1 Disputes arising over the interpretation or administration of the bylaws and not involving the Executive Board as a body will be referred to the Executive Board. The Decision of the Executive Board in such cases will be final, and will not be subject to membership discussions or actions as set forth in Article VII, Sections 5 and 6.
Article XIII. DissolutionSec. 1 This league will use its assets only to accomplish the objective and purpose specified in Article II hereof, and no part of said assets will inure or be distributed to the Members of this organization. On dissolution, the assets of the league will be distributed to one or more regularly organized qualified charitable organization (s) to be selected by the Executive Board. Such assets shall be used to the charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code and as the same may be amended from time to time.
August 1, 2006 |