Handbook 2017-2018

Handbook 2017-2018 CONSTITUTION, DIRECTORY, BYLAWS, REGULATIONS, AWARDS AND HISTORY As amended to June 10, 2017 BC Hockey Handbook 2017-2018 MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD We should once again be very proud of the programs offered throughout the branch. Our moral compass in dedicating ourselves to providing age- appropriate programming to our youth, males and females, is well directed. We also strive to have national-leading programs at junior, senior and recreational hockey levels. I have every confidence in our quality of purpose and desire to grow the game. Chair of the Board Randy Henderson None of the fine programming in the branch could be accomplished without our volunteers who are proven world class quality. My sincere thanks for all your hard work and commitment to helping our players enjoy the game, particularly with our youngest participants. The quality of our volunteers is reflected in BC hosting the 2017 World Under-17 Challenge in Dawson Creek and Fort St. John again this fall and the 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship in Vancouver and Victoria next year. The efforts of our volunteers to uphold and respect the rules of the game have built a proud heritage as we approach our 100th Anniversary. I know our joint actions support a sport culture of fun in a safe environment. We all support our vision to lead, develop and promote lifelong hockey experiences. i 2017-2018 BC Hockey Handbook It has been an incredible honour and humbling opportunity to Chair the Board on your behalf. Being surrounded by quality board members, a reliable branch staff, enthusiastic game partners and the best volunteers in the country has made the job incredibly rewarding. My sincerest thanks to all of you as we carry on the proud tradition of hockey in our great branch. ii BC Hockey Handbook 2017-2018 MISSION: Lead, Develop and Promote Positive Lifelong Hockey Experiences iii 2017-2018 BC Hockey Handbook 2017-2018 Board of Directors Insert picture Insert Picture DAWN BURSEY ANDREW JAKUBEIT Insert picture Insert Picture CHUCK CAMPBELL DARRYL LERUM Insert picture Insert picture BILL GREENECHUCK CAMPBELL NEILDARRYL MCNABB LERUM Insert Picture Insert picture BRIAN HARRISON GRANT ZIMMERMAN BILL GREENE NEIL MCNABB BRIAN HARRISON CINDY SECORD ANDREW JAKUBEIT GRANT ZIMMERMAN 1 BC Hockey Table of Contents 2017-2018 BC Hockey Constitution, Bylaws and Regulations Important Dates ........................................................................ 9 BC Hockey Operations and Programs .................................. 13 BC Hockey Honorary President............................................. 15 BC Hockey Honorary Life Members...................................... 15 Location of Annual Meetings ................................................. 16 BC Hockey Constitution ......................................................... 17 Section One - Bylaws Bylaw One – Overview Definitions ............................................................................... 18 Definitions in the Act............................................................... 20 Interpretation ........................................................................... 20 Conflict with Act or Regulations ............................................. 20 Custody and Use of Seal ....................................................... 20 Inspection of Records ............................................................ 20 Official Rules of Order ............................................................ 21 Bylaw Two – Membership Members Classes ................................................................... 22 Members ................................................................................. 22 Members’ Rights ..................................................................... 23 Member Obligations ............................................................... 23 Amateur Hockey Associations ............................................... 25 Amateur District Hockey Association .................................... 25 Associate Members ................................................................ 25 Life Members .......................................................................... 26 Members in Good Standing ................................................... 27 Membership Year ................................................................... 27 Discipline and Suspension ..................................................... 27 Expulsion ................................................................................. 27 Termination ............................................................................. 28 Bylaw Three – Registered Participants Discipline and Suspension ..................................................... 29 2 2017-2018 BC Hockey Table of Contents Bylaw Four – Meetings General Provisions .............................................................. 31 Notice of Meetings .............................................................. 31 Quorum ............................................................................... 32 Annual General Meeting ..................................................... 32 Voting ................................................................................. 33 Amendments to the Constitution, Bylaws and Regulations .................................................................. 34 Bylaw Five – Board of Directors Role .................................................................................... 36 Composition and Eligibility .................................................. 36 Board Meetings ................................................................... 37 Duties and Responsibilities of Directors .............................. 38 Duties and Responsibilities of the Chair .............................. 38 Duties and Responsibilities of the Board ............................. 39 Terms of Office ................................................................... 41 Nominations ........................................................................ 42 Election of the Chair ............................................................ 42 Election of Directors ............................................................ 43 Appointed Director .............................................................. 44 Board Vacancies ................................................................. 44 Removal of Director ............................................................ 45 Suspension of Director ........................................................ 45 Filling a Board Vacancy ..................................................... 45 Bylaw Six – Chief Executive Officer Duties and Responsibilities ................................................. 47 Bylaw Seven – Committees, Work Groups and Task Groups Standing Committees .......................................................... 48 Conduct Committee ........................................................... 48 Finance Committee ............................................................ 49 Governance Committee ...................................................... 49 Hockey Development Committee ........................................ 49 Human Resources Committee ............................................ 49 Nominating Committee........................................................ 49 Risk Management Committee ............................................ 50 3 BC Hockey Table of Contents 2017-2018 Work Groups and Task Groups ............................................. 50 Divisional Committees ............................................................ 51 Adult Male Committee ............................................................ 51 Female Committee ................................................................. 52 Junior Committees.................................................................. 52 Minor Committee .................................................................... 52 Program Committees and Delivery Groups .......................... 52 Coaching Committee and Delivery Group ............................ 53 Female Program of Excellence Committee and Delivery Group ................................................................ 53 Female Midget AAA Committee and Delivery Group .......... 53 Male Program of Excellence Committee and Delivery Group ................................................................ 54 Male Midget AAA Committee and Delivery Group ............... 54 Officiating Committee and Delivery Groups ......................... 54 Player Development Committee and Delivery Group .......... 55 Safety Committee .................................................................. 55 School Programming Committee .......................................... 55 Participant Disclosure ............................................................ 56 Bylaw Eight – Dispute Resolution Negotiation and Mediation ..................................................... 57 Appeal Committee .................................................................. 57 Court Proceedings .................................................................. 59 Bylaw Nine – Financial Fiscal Year .............................................................................. 60 Signing Officers ...................................................................... 60 Auditor ..................................................................................... 60 Budget and Financial Documents ........................................

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