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Role of the D.A./Expectations

Objectives Provide an overview of the D.A. position Provide suggestions for operation Provide opportunities for discussion and interaction with other D.A.s

Qualifications Should have served in a local league, preferably as a League President Should be a resident of the District Area Have the time to devote to activities

Status in Service Aware that they are representative of leagues to Headquarters Knowledgeable and support principles of program Understand Little League policies, rules, and regulations, and have good judgment

Status in Service Frequent contact with leagues Monthly meetings desirable (min. 5 annually) Agendas well planned, allow time for discussions

Responsibilities Form a district organization Call meetings Conduct district tournaments Delegate responsibilities (which are prudent and essential)

Tenure of Office Elected for a term of four years by League Presidents Upon resignation/termination, successor is appointed by LLB for balance of unexpired term Elections by July 15, terms start October 1 All records to successor

Elections Election Procedures Report forms and cards sent to D.A. in June Election held at time of tournament meeting before July 15

Elections Notice to each league at least seven days in advance of meeting date Current chartered leagues are eligible to nominate and vote

Validity Of Election Majority of leagues must vote (quorum) Majority of the leagues voting necessary to elect candidate Current D.A. should appoint election chairperson Current D.A. should authorize that the league representative is eligible to nominate candidate

Validity Of Election Voting may be by ballot or show of hands Report signed by chairperson, and each league rep present, Two copies of report, one to D.A., one to Little League Completed by July 15

Election By Mail

Where travel makes meeting impractical, or the majority of leagues are not present at meeting, Little League will conduct election by mail.

Appointments

Appointments If neither of the procedures result in legal election, Headquarters reserves the right to appoint D.A.

Approved District Fund Plan  At the beginning of the fiscal year (Oct. 1 to Sept. 30), financial statement from previous fiscal year presented.  Copy to each league and Little League International.  Present a budget for the new fiscal year to the leagues.  See sample district budget on Little League University.  Audit of accounts – by independent auditor or three or more league officials.

Authority of the D.A.  Interpretations limited to current rules, regulations, and policies  Responsible to uphold philosophy of the program  Counsel leagues regularly  With unresponsive leagues, seek Regional Director’s assistance  Annual Report to Regional Director  League on suspension  League with pending action  Charter Waiver Process

Chain of Command/Service Little League Headquarters

Regional Headquarters

District Administrators

Local Leagues

Assistant District Administrators Necessary Qualifications Duties Tenure

Assistant District Administrators Assistants may be appointed by DA Should represent majority of the leagues

A.D.A. Qualifications Should have served in a local league, preferably as a League President Experienced in all facets of league operations Should be resident of district Have time to devote Attend training session

A.D.A. Duties If more than one A.D.A., one position must be designated to serve in D.A.’s absence. (acting D.A.) Attend seminars Carry out mission of service to leagues Promoting Little League to new communities

A.D.A. Tenure Appointed by D.A. to serve at D.A.’s discretion

Suggested Organization – Committees  District Administrator  Advisory Board (League Presidents)  Safety Officer  Treasurer  Secretary

 A.D.A.s

 Umpire Consultant

 Info Officer

COMMITTEES

 Training  Softball

 Safety

 Community  Treasurer Participation

 Public Relations

 Vol Screening  Secretary

 Leadership

Insurance Coverage Available Travel Accident for District Administrators and their staff General Liability Insurance for District Administrators Association Directors and Officers Liability and Crime Insurance for District Administrators

International Congress History First Congress held in Chicago, March 22-24, 1956

International Congress Purpose To give field personnel a voice in the affairs of Little League Baseball and Softball.

International Congress Agenda  Leagues and D.A. are invited to send recommendations to Rules Committee  Committee tabulates subjects and prepares agenda of subjects with greatest interest  Delegates (D.A.s or approved alternates) vote on subject following round table discussions.  Final vote tabulated via computer  Referred to International Board of Directors for to be voted on for implementation

International Congress - Other Functions Nominate New International Board – Field Representative Expense of delegates handled through escrow fund, created by part of charter fees Educational opportunities Convenes every four years

Expectations Exercise As a League Administrator, what expectations would have for a District Administrator?