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Article 1 – General League Membership and Voting Rights Section 1 – Composition: Each head coach shall represent their team to the League. The coach may designate one alternate to the Board Secretary prior to the start of AGM . For purpose of voting at AGM each existing Board Member shall have one vote. Each voting member shall never vote more than once, regardless of position held. Executive board, appointed members filling open slots, and appointed coordinators are permitted one vote at regular board meetings for the purpose of conducting league business as presented. Section 2 – Representatives and Alternatives: Each member team shall have one (1) vote. Representatives or alternates for each vote allocated to member teams shall be present at AGM for total count. Article II – Board of Directors Section 1 – Mission Statement and Responsibility: The mission of the Turlock Youth Soccer Association (TYSA) is to foster physical, mental, and emotional growth through the sport of soccer; for the youth in our community at all levels of ability. In all decisions, the TYSA focuses on putting the children’s interests first as well as the fiscal stability of the TYSA and its ability to serve the community of Turlock and its surrounding area. Section II – Board of Directors A. Executive board 1. The Commissioner: 1. Shall preside at all League and Board of Directors meetings. 2. Shall provide leadership, inspiration, and direct the operation of the League programs during his/her term of office. 3. Shall appoint individuals to Ad Hoc or Standing Committee when necessary. 4. Shall appoint a Parliamentarian. 5. The Commissioner of his/her designated representative may act in the capacity of other Board Members due to illness or vacancy of position. 6. Shall have only one vote to overcome a tie. 2. Assistant Commissioner: 1. Shall assist the Commissioner in directing the operation of the League and act in the capacity of the Commissioner in his/her absence. 2. Shall serve as ex-officio member to all committees. 3. Shall preside at all meetings in the absence of the Commissioner. 4. Shall complete duties as assigned by the Commissioner. 5. Shall have one vote. TYSA by-laws Ratified April 12, 2016
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3. Secretary 1. Shall insure that an accurate record of League operations is maintained at all times. 2. Shall handle all League correspondence. 3. Shall call the roll and tally the votes cast during any League vote. 4. Shall keep the minutes of the meetings of the Board of Directors and provide approved copies to all members of the Board at the next Board meeting. 5. Shall have one vote. 4. Registrar: 1. Shall be responsible for the registration of all players. 2. Recruits and trains adult assistants for registration 3. Assigns players to teams in accordance with policy determined by the Board of Directors. 4. Registers all players and teams with organizations as directed by the board. 5. Is the individual responsible to drop or transfer any player to any team within the league. 6. Shall have one vote. 5. Treasurer: 1. Shall be responsible for an accurate accounting of all assets, receipts, expenditures, bank balances, and disbursements of all monies. 2. Shall require that all debts be paid by check, money order, or similar means. 3. Shall reimburse all debts, after approval by the Board, by check. All checks to bear at least two (2) of the following four (4) Directors Signatures: Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner, Secretary, Registrar and Treasurer. 4. Shall submit all League financial records for an annual audit prior to December 31st of each year. 5. Shall have one vote. 5. Director of Soccer: 1. Shall be appointed by the Executive board to this Executive board. 2. Shall oversee and maintain the goals and vision of the competitive soccer program. 3. Shall report to the Members the conditions and progress of the competitive soccer program
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By-Laws: Turlock Youth Soccer Association ratified April 12 2016 B. Members-At-Large: 1. Equipment/Field Coordinator: 1. Obtain competitive bids and purchase balls, ball bags, goals and nets, and corner flags and any other equipment as authorized by the Board of Directors. 2. The maintenance of the above. 3. The issuance of the equipment to coaches. 4. The storage of listed equipment when not in use. 5. Maintaining an up-to-date inventory of all equipment. 6. Seeing that the equipment is returned by others after season use. 7. Liaison with the City Parks and Recreation Department or Schools. Provide facility operator with a projected schedule of fields needs. Secure permission for use of specific fields at specific times. 8.Organize and maintain activities of field’s set-up crew. 9. Shall have one vote. 2. Coaching Coordinator: 1. Recruiting and training of coaches. 2. Enforcing “50% Play” rule. 3. Enforcing good conduct. 4. Represents League in affiliated organization meetings. 5. Shall have one vote. 3. Referee Coordinator: 1. Recruiting and training of referees. 2. Provide a schedule of referees for each scheduled game. 3. Provide guidance to referees in enforcing the rules of game and League rules. 4. Shall have one vote. 4. Competitive Coordinator: 1. Duties as outlined and in accordance to the Turlock Tornadoes Competitive Soccer Club’s Constitution and By-Laws. 2. To provide information regarding current activities of the competitive teams. 3. Work with the following positions for scheduling purposes: a. Registrar b. Equipment/Field Coordinator 5. Responsible for representing competitive teams. 6. Shall have one vote. 5. Picture Coordinator: 1. Obtain competitive bids for the photo requirements of the League 2. Establish a schedule of photos 3. Distribute finished photo packages 4. Shall have one vote. TYSA by-laws Ratified April 12, 2016
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6. Uniform Coordinator: 1. Determine the uniform requirements for the League (age groups, sizes, quantity of each size and quality) 2. Obtain competitive bids and purchase uniforms and other equipment as authorized by the Board of Directors 3. Issue uniforms to the coaches 4. Shall have one vote. 7. Communications Coordinator: 1. Produce and publish necessary publications for parents and coaches 2. Produce and publish necessary news releases 3. Coordinate TYSA activities with media 5. Manage all advertising and information provided to the public. 6. Shall have one vote. 8. Assistant Coordinator: 1. Each coordinator may nominate and the Board may approve up to two assistants to assist in performing their duties C. Commissioner appointed Positions All commissioner appointed positions appointed by the commissioner or designee to serve a term of one year. 1. Age Group Coordinators: 1. Shall be responsible for communication of necessary information from the board of directors as to the rules of each respective age group. 2. Select coaches and set up teams. 3. Shall have one vote. 2. Parliamentarian: 1. Advise chair of respective meetings as to parliamentary procedures and these by-laws. 3. PAD Committee chairman: 1. Shall select members as needed to hold meeting/hearings to determine any necessary discipline required thought out the year and give said recommendations to the board. 2. Shall chair said meeting unless alienate is appointed by the commissioner or designee.
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By-Laws: Turlock Youth Soccer Association ratified April 12 2016 Section 3 – Elections: Each of the Directors and Members-at-Large shall be elected for a term of two year’s and installed in office in December of each year. The Commissioner and Vice Commissioner are to be elected on even numbered years for a term of two years beginning December 2010 and the remaining positions on odd years beginning December 2009. The Commissioner and Vice Commissioner will be elected for one year in December 2009. The Majority vote of those voting members present at the Annual General Meeting shall determine the person elected to the office in question.
Section 4 – Vacancies on the Board: In the event of a vacancy, the Board of Directors shall have the power to appoint an individual to complete the unexpired term of office. Section 5 – Executive Committee: In the course of conducting League business the Commissioner may be required to make decisions on short notice. In the event the decision cannot wait until the next scheduled Board meeting the Commissioner may call a meeting of the Executive Committee. A. The Executive Committee shall consist of the Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner, Secretary, Treasurer, Register, and another Board member who is directly involved with the decision. B. A majority vote of the Executive Committee shall allow the Commissioner to take the necessary action. C. The Secretary shall notify all Board members and representatives, and other interested parties, of the time and place of the meeting. This shall be made not less than four (4) days prior to the meeting. Section 6 – Removal of a Board Member: In the event that a board member is not fulfilling the roles of his/her position, the Board of Directors may vote to remove him/her from office. A special Board of Directors meeting shall be called for the sole purpose of removing the individual from office. The Commissioner shall call the meeting and notify all board members (including the board member being called in to question) by mail not less than 14 days before the meeting. This notification shall include the details of the meeting: date, time, location, purpose of the meeting and the justification for the removal from office. If the commissioner is the member being removed, the Assistant Commissioner is hereby granted permission to call this meeting, and shall notify all parties as noted above. For the purposes of voting to remove a board member from office, the meeting shall have a 75% quorum of all voting Board of Directors currently holding a position. In addition, the vote shall be by secret ballot and counted by the Secretary, Parliamentarian and 1 other board member. If one of these positions is the board member in question, then the Commissioner shall appoint an alternate. The vote must receive a 75% majority of members present for the board member to be removed from office. TYSA by-laws Ratified April 12, 2016
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If the board member is removed from office, their vacancy shall be filled as outlined in Article II, Section 4 – Vacancies on the Board. Article III – Meetings Section I – League Meetings: League meetings will consist of the Board of Directors and representatives or alternatives and will be open to the public. A. The Commissioner will preside at these meetings. In his absence, the Assistant Commissioner will act as chairman. B. Should any guest from an outside affiliation attend the meeting at the request of the Board of Directors, he/she shall be given the right to speak but shall have no vote. C. The Secretary shall notify all Board members and representatives, and other interested parties, of the time and place of the meeting. This notice shall be made not less than four (4) days prior to the meeting. Section 2 – Special League Meetings: Special League meetings may be called by the majority of the Board of Directors or the Commissioner or by written request of at least one-third (1/3) of the authorized voting delegates. Notice of special meeting shall be made by the Secretary at least four (4) days prior to the meeting. This notice shall include the time and place of the meeting and the subject for the meeting. The noticed for special meetings shall otherwise be the same for regular meetings. Section 3 – Board of Directors Meetings: The Board of Directors shall meet not less than six (6) times per year or as often as necessary to conduct League business. The Commissioner shall establish a schedule of meetings at the start at the start of the calendar year. Section 4 – Voting Procedure: All votes at League meetings shall be by roll call of member teams and Directors present. Section 5 – Parliamentary Authority: All meetings of the League shall be governed by Parliamentary Law as set forth in Robert’s Rules of Order (newly revised). Section 6 – Procedures: Robert’s Rules of Order (newly revised) shall govern all procedures not expressly provided for in the Constitution or By-Laws.
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By-Laws: Turlock Youth Soccer Association ratified April 12 2016 Article IV – Quorum: A. A quorum shall consist of 50% of the Board of Directors and no minimum number of duly recognized representatives or alternates for League meetings. B. A quorum shall consist of 25% of the Board of Directors for regular Board of Director meetings unless a higher quorum is required for special meetings. C. A quorum shall consist of 75% of the Board of Directors for the purpose of amending the Constitution and/or By-Laws. Article V – Standing Committees: The following Standing Committees shall be appointed yearly by the Commissioner, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors: A. Protest and Appeals Committee B. Disciplinary Committee Article VI – Coaches: The League teams will operate under the supervision of the League officers and the coaches. The coaches will be responsible to the League for the conduct of the team, its players and its supporters. Article VII – Team Organization: Section I – Age Grouping: The Board of Directors will provide age groups as required to provide players with the best structure based on number of players and field availability as allowed by participating league(s). Section II – New Teams: The Board of Directors shall assign new teams to whatever division within an age group they deem appropriate.
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By-Laws: Turlock Youth Soccer Association ratified April 12 2016 Article VIII – Protests: Section I – The Board, or a duly appointed committee, will deal with all protests arising out of any scheduled League game: A. Protests shall be submitted by member teams and signed by the coach. B. A protest will be in writing (typed or printed) and received by the League Commissioner by registered mail within 72 hours following the date of the game or occurrence being protested and shall be accompanied by a $100.00 fee. C. The protest fee will be returned if the protest is upheld. It shall not be returned if denied, unless the Board is overruled by a higher authority. D. It shall be the duty of the member team submitting the protest to notify others involved (coaches, referees, etc.) of the protest action. In protest effecting game results, both coaches’ involved and game officials will be required by the Board and/or committee to submit a written report of the occurrence being protested. These statements shall be the only evidence considered by the Board and/or committee when rendering a decision except as provided by for in part E. E. The Board and/or committee may, if the situation warrants, deem it necessary to have parties to the protest to clarify the actual happenings. If this be the case, then both sides must be represented along with the officials in question. Section II – The Referees judgment with regard to the physical condition of the field and its acceptance for play, and the actual happenings and occurrences related to the conduct of the game, and those prerogatives granted him by the “Laws of the Game” published by F.I.F.A. SHALL NOT BE PROTESTED. Section IIIOnly violations of the Constitution and By-Laws of the League, its rules and regulations, and misapplication of the laws shall be proper subjects to consider for protest. Article IX –Amendments to By-Laws Section I –Amendments: Amendments to the By-Laws must be presented to the Board in writing. Section 2 –Ratification: Ratification of proposed amendments shall be by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the Board of Directors. end
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Article 1 – General League Membership and Voting Rights Section 1 – Composition: Each head coach shall represent their team to the League. The coach may designate one alternate to the Board Secretary prior to the start of AGM . For purpose of voting at AGM each existing Board Member shall have one vote. Each voting member shall never vote more than once, regardless of position held. Executive board, appointed members filling open slots, and appointed coordinators are permitted one vote at regular board meetings for the purpose of conducting league business as presented. Section 2 – Representatives and Alternatives: Each member team shall have one (1) vote. Representatives or alternates for each vote allocated to member teams shall be present at AGM for total count. Article II – Board of Directors Section 1 – Mission Statement and Responsibility: The mission of the Turlock Youth Soccer Association (TYSA) is to foster physical, mental, and emotional growth through the sport of soccer; for the youth in our community at all levels of ability. In all decisions, the TYSA focuses on putting the children’s interests first as well as the fiscal stability of the TYSA and its ability to serve the community of Turlock and its surrounding area. Section II – Board of Directors A. Executive board 1. The Commissioner: 1. Shall preside at all League and Board of Directors meetings. 2. Shall provide leadership, inspiration, and direct the operation of the League programs during his/her term of office. 3. Shall appoint individuals to Ad Hoc or Standing Committee when necessary. 4. Shall appoint a Parliamentarian. 5. The Commissioner of his/her designated representative may act in the capacity of other Board Members due to illness or vacancy of position. 6. Shall have only one vote to overcome a tie. 2. Assistant Commissioner: 1. Shall assist the Commissioner in directing the operation of the League and act in the capacity of the Commissioner in his/her absence. 2. Shall serve as ex-officio member to all committees. 3. Shall preside at all meetings in the absence of the Commissioner. 4. Shall complete duties as assigned by the Commissioner. 5. Shall have one vote. TYSA by-laws Ratified April 12, 2016
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3. Secretary 1. Shall insure that an accurate record of League operations is maintained at all times. 2. Shall handle all League correspondence. 3. Shall call the roll and tally the votes cast during any League vote. 4. Shall keep the minutes of the meetings of the Board of Directors and provide approved copies to all members of the Board at the next Board meeting. 5. Shall have one vote. 4. Registrar: 1. Shall be responsible for the registration of all players. 2. Recruits and trains adult assistants for registration 3. Assigns players to teams in accordance with policy determined by the Board of Directors. 4. Registers all players and teams with organizations as directed by the board. 5. Is the individual responsible to drop or transfer any player to any team within the league. 6. Shall have one vote. 5. Treasurer: 1. Shall be responsible for an accurate accounting of all assets, receipts, expenditures, bank balances, and disbursements of all monies. 2. Shall require that all debts be paid by check, money order, or similar means. 3. Shall reimburse all debts, after approval by the Board, by check. All checks to bear at least two (2) of the following four (4) Directors Signatures: Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner, Secretary, Registrar and Treasurer. 4. Shall submit all League financial records for an annual audit prior to December 31st of each year. 5. Shall have one vote. 5. Director of Soccer: 1. Shall be appointed by the Executive board to this Executive board. 2. Shall oversee and maintain the goals and vision of the competitive soccer program. 3. Shall report to the Members the conditions and progress of the competitive soccer program
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By-Laws: Turlock Youth Soccer Association ratified April 12 2016 B. Members-At-Large: 1. Equipment/Field Coordinator: 1. Obtain competitive bids and purchase balls, ball bags, goals and nets, and corner flags and any other equipment as authorized by the Board of Directors. 2. The maintenance of the above. 3. The issuance of the equipment to coaches. 4. The storage of listed equipment when not in use. 5. Maintaining an up-to-date inventory of all equipment. 6. Seeing that the equipment is returned by others after season use. 7. Liaison with the City Parks and Recreation Department or Schools. Provide facility operator with a projected schedule of fields needs. Secure permission for use of specific fields at specific times. 8.Organize and maintain activities of field’s set-up crew. 9. Shall have one vote. 2. Coaching Coordinator: 1. Recruiting and training of coaches. 2. Enforcing “50% Play” rule. 3. Enforcing good conduct. 4. Represents League in affiliated organization meetings. 5. Shall have one vote. 3. Referee Coordinator: 1. Recruiting and training of referees. 2. Provide a schedule of referees for each scheduled game. 3. Provide guidance to referees in enforcing the rules of game and League rules. 4. Shall have one vote. 4. Competitive Coordinator: 1. Duties as outlined and in accordance to the Turlock Tornadoes Competitive Soccer Club’s Constitution and By-Laws. 2. To provide information regarding current activities of the competitive teams. 3. Work with the following positions for scheduling purposes: a. Registrar b. Equipment/Field Coordinator 5. Responsible for representing competitive teams. 6. Shall have one vote. 5. Picture Coordinator: 1. Obtain competitive bids for the photo requirements of the League 2. Establish a schedule of photos 3. Distribute finished photo packages 4. Shall have one vote. TYSA by-laws Ratified April 12, 2016
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6. Uniform Coordinator: 1. Determine the uniform requirements for the League (age groups, sizes, quantity of each size and quality) 2. Obtain competitive bids and purchase uniforms and other equipment as authorized by the Board of Directors 3. Issue uniforms to the coaches 4. Shall have one vote. 7. Communications Coordinator: 1. Produce and publish necessary publications for parents and coaches 2. Produce and publish necessary news releases 3. Coordinate TYSA activities with media 5. Manage all advertising and information provided to the public. 6. Shall have one vote. 8. Assistant Coordinator: 1. Each coordinator may nominate and the Board may approve up to two assistants to assist in performing their duties C. Commissioner appointed Positions All commissioner appointed positions appointed by the commissioner or designee to serve a term of one year. 1. Age Group Coordinators: 1. Shall be responsible for communication of necessary information from the board of directors as to the rules of each respective age group. 2. Select coaches and set up teams. 3. Shall have one vote. 2. Parliamentarian: 1. Advise chair of respective meetings as to parliamentary procedures and these by-laws. 3. PAD Committee chairman: 1. Shall select members as needed to hold meeting/hearings to determine any necessary discipline required thought out the year and give said recommendations to the board. 2. Shall chair said meeting unless alienate is appointed by the commissioner or designee.
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By-Laws: Turlock Youth Soccer Association ratified April 12 2016 Section 3 – Elections: Each of the Directors and Members-at-Large shall be elected for a term of two year’s and installed in office in December of each year. The Commissioner and Vice Commissioner are to be elected on even numbered years for a term of two years beginning December 2010 and the remaining positions on odd years beginning December 2009. The Commissioner and Vice Commissioner will be elected for one year in December 2009. The Majority vote of those voting members present at the Annual General Meeting shall determine the person elected to the office in question.
Section 4 – Vacancies on the Board: In the event of a vacancy, the Board of Directors shall have the power to appoint an individual to complete the unexpired term of office. Section 5 – Executive Committee: In the course of conducting League business the Commissioner may be required to make decisions on short notice. In the event the decision cannot wait until the next scheduled Board meeting the Commissioner may call a meeting of the Executive Committee. A. The Executive Committee shall consist of the Commissioner, Assistant Commissioner, Secretary, Treasurer, Register, and another Board member who is directly involved with the decision. B. A majority vote of the Executive Committee shall allow the Commissioner to take the necessary action. C. The Secretary shall notify all Board members and representatives, and other interested parties, of the time and place of the meeting. This shall be made not less than four (4) days prior to the meeting. Section 6 – Removal of a Board Member: In the event that a board member is not fulfilling the roles of his/her position, the Board of Directors may vote to remove him/her from office. A special Board of Directors meeting shall be called for the sole purpose of removing the individual from office. The Commissioner shall call the meeting and notify all board members (including the board member being called in to question) by mail not less than 14 days before the meeting. This notification shall include the details of the meeting: date, time, location, purpose of the meeting and the justification for the removal from office. If the commissioner is the member being removed, the Assistant Commissioner is hereby granted permission to call this meeting, and shall notify all parties as noted above. For the purposes of voting to remove a board member from office, the meeting shall have a 75% quorum of all voting Board of Directors currently holding a position. In addition, the vote shall be by secret ballot and counted by the Secretary, Parliamentarian and 1 other board member. If one of these positions is the board member in question, then the Commissioner shall appoint an alternate. The vote must receive a 75% majority of members present for the board member to be removed from office. TYSA by-laws Ratified April 12, 2016
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If the board member is removed from office, their vacancy shall be filled as outlined in Article II, Section 4 – Vacancies on the Board. Article III – Meetings Section I – League Meetings: League meetings will consist of the Board of Directors and representatives or alternatives and will be open to the public. A. The Commissioner will preside at these meetings. In his absence, the Assistant Commissioner will act as chairman. B. Should any guest from an outside affiliation attend the meeting at the request of the Board of Directors, he/she shall be given the right to speak but shall have no vote. C. The Secretary shall notify all Board members and representatives, and other interested parties, of the time and place of the meeting. This notice shall be made not less than four (4) days prior to the meeting. Section 2 – Special League Meetings: Special League meetings may be called by the majority of the Board of Directors or the Commissioner or by written request of at least one-third (1/3) of the authorized voting delegates. Notice of special meeting shall be made by the Secretary at least four (4) days prior to the meeting. This notice shall include the time and place of the meeting and the subject for the meeting. The noticed for special meetings shall otherwise be the same for regular meetings. Section 3 – Board of Directors Meetings: The Board of Directors shall meet not less than six (6) times per year or as often as necessary to conduct League business. The Commissioner shall establish a schedule of meetings at the start at the start of the calendar year. Section 4 – Voting Procedure: All votes at League meetings shall be by roll call of member teams and Directors present. Section 5 – Parliamentary Authority: All meetings of the League shall be governed by Parliamentary Law as set forth in Robert’s Rules of Order (newly revised). Section 6 – Procedures: Robert’s Rules of Order (newly revised) shall govern all procedures not expressly provided for in the Constitution or By-Laws.
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By-Laws: Turlock Youth Soccer Association ratified April 12 2016 Article IV – Quorum: A. A quorum shall consist of 50% of the Board of Directors and no minimum number of duly recognized representatives or alternates for League meetings. B. A quorum shall consist of 25% of the Board of Directors for regular Board of Director meetings unless a higher quorum is required for special meetings. C. A quorum shall consist of 75% of the Board of Directors for the purpose of amending the Constitution and/or By-Laws. Article V – Standing Committees: The following Standing Committees shall be appointed yearly by the Commissioner, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors: A. Protest and Appeals Committee B. Disciplinary Committee Article VI – Coaches: The League teams will operate under the supervision of the League officers and the coaches. The coaches will be responsible to the League for the conduct of the team, its players and its supporters. Article VII – Team Organization: Section I – Age Grouping: The Board of Directors will provide age groups as required to provide players with the best structure based on number of players and field availability as allowed by participating league(s). Section II – New Teams: The Board of Directors shall assign new teams to whatever division within an age group they deem appropriate.
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By-Laws: Turlock Youth Soccer Association ratified April 12 2016 Article VIII – Protests: Section I – The Board, or a duly appointed committee, will deal with all protests arising out of any scheduled League game: A. Protests shall be submitted by member teams and signed by the coach. B. A protest will be in writing (typed or printed) and received by the League Commissioner by registered mail within 72 hours following the date of the game or occurrence being protested and shall be accompanied by a $100.00 fee. C. The protest fee will be returned if the protest is upheld. It shall not be returned if denied, unless the Board is overruled by a higher authority. D. It shall be the duty of the member team submitting the protest to notify others involved (coaches, referees, etc.) of the protest action. In protest effecting game results, both coaches’ involved and game officials will be required by the Board and/or committee to submit a written report of the occurrence being protested. These statements shall be the only evidence considered by the Board and/or committee when rendering a decision except as provided by for in part E. E. The Board and/or committee may, if the situation warrants, deem it necessary to have parties to the protest to clarify the actual happenings. If this be the case, then both sides must be represented along with the officials in question. Section II – The Referees judgment with regard to the physical condition of the field and its acceptance for play, and the actual happenings and occurrences related to the conduct of the game, and those prerogatives granted him by the “Laws of the Game” published by F.I.F.A. SHALL NOT BE PROTESTED. Section IIIOnly violations of the Constitution and By-Laws of the League, its rules and regulations, and misapplication of the laws shall be proper subjects to consider for protest. Article IX –Amendments to By-Laws Section I –Amendments: Amendments to the By-Laws must be presented to the Board in writing. Section 2 –Ratification: Ratification of proposed amendments shall be by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the Board of Directors. end
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