Outline for Constitution and By-Laws of the North Adams Babe Ruth Baseball League
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OUTLINE FOR CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF THE NORTH ADAMS BABE RUTH BASEBALL LEAGUE 1. CONSTITUTION Article I --Name Article II --Object Article III --Statement of Affiliation Article IV --Sites of Principal Operations Article V --Powers Article VI --Membership Article VII --Officers Article VIII --Director Article IX --Standing Committees Articles X --Meetings and Quorum Articles XI --Amendment Article XII --Dissolution 2. BY-LAWS Article I --Officers Article II --Standing Committees Article III --Membership Article IV --Babe Ruth Baseball Rules and Regulations Article V --Parliamentary Authority Article VI --Order of Business Article VII --Conduct of Discipline Article VIII --Tryouts and Draft System Article IX --Tournament Teams and Managers Article X --Local Rules NOTE: Whenever, in the following pages, “he” or “she” or their related pronouns may appear either as words or as part of words, they have been used for literacy purposes and are meant in their generic sense to include all humankind or both male and female sexes. CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS OF THE NORTH ADAMS BABE RUTH BASEBALL LEAGUE CONSTITUTION ARTICLE I The name of this league shall be the NORTH ADAMS BABE RUTH BASEBALL LEAGUE INCORPORATED, herein referred to in this Constitution and By-Laws as NABRBL. ARTICLE II The purpose for which this league is organized is to develop and operate a baseball program in affiliation with BABE RUTH LEAGUE, INC., a New Jersey corporation, in conformity with and pursuant to the principles, rules and regulations enunciated by said BABE RUTH LEAGUE, INC. In conjunction with such purposes, the objective of this league is that, through the medium of a supervised, competitive baseball program, guided and governed by said BABE RUTH LEAGUE, INC., this league will seek to implant in the youth of the community ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage and reverence, so that they may be finer, stronger, and happier youth who will grow to be good, clean, healthy adults. ARTICLE III This league shall be affiliated with BABE RUTH LEAGUE, INC., a New Jersey corporation, and shall be governed by, and shall comply with the principles, rules and regulations enunciated and decreed by BABE RUTH LEAGUE, INC. ARTICLE IV The principle operations of this league shall be in and about the city of North Adams, County of Berkshire and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, but may extend into such areas as provided for by the State, Regional, and National Headquarters rules and regulations. ARTICLE V This league shall have the following powers in addition to the powers expressly or implicitly conferred on its By- Laws. A. To make and enforce rules and regulations to govern itself on a local basis, but consistent with and not contrary to any rules and regulations promulgated by BABE RUTH LEAGUE, INC., a New Jersey corporation, or by the Regional or State echelons of said BABE RUTH LEAGUE, INC. to which this league is subject. B. To solicit contributions for the financial operation of the league, as deemed necessary by the NABRBL Board of Directors. C. To enter into contracts as necessary for the operation of the league, as deemed necessary by the NABRBL Board of Directors. D. To hold and own property as necessary for the operations of the league, as deemed necessary by the NABRBL Board of Directors 1 ARTICLE VI Any adult interested in active participation to effect the objectives of this league, may apply for membership of the NABRBL by registering with the Secretary. ARTICLE VII The officers of the NABRBL shall consist of President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Player Agent. Any current or prospective member in good standing with the NABRBL is eligible for any officer position. Officers are to hold their office for one year, beginning November 1st, of the current year, until October 31st of the following year. Elections for new officers shall occur during the annual October meeting of NABRBL Board of Directors (prior to October 31). If at any time during the term of any officer, a vacancy becomes available, notice of an emergency meeting, if necessary, shall be announced by the Secretary to all current and known prospective NABRBL Board Members. At this emergency meeting, the procedures mentioned in Article I, Section 6, of the By-Laws shall be used for the elections of the new officer. ARTICLE VIII The Board of Directors of the NABRBL shall consist of the officers as defined in Article VII, the Umpire-in-Chief, the Chief Scorekeeper, one representative from each team and as many additional at large members as deemed necessary by the Board, taking into consideration the communities involved with the league. Any current or prospective member in good standing with the NABRBL is eligible for election to the Board of Directors. Board of Directors are to hold their position for one year, beginning November 1st, of the current year, until October 31st of the following year. Elections for new Board of Directors shall occur during the annual October meeting of the NABRBL Board of Directors (prior to October 31). If at any time during the term of any Board of Director, a vacancy becomes available, notice of an emergency meeting, if necessary, shall be announced by the Secretary to all current and known prospective NABRBL Board Members. At this emergency meeting, the procedures mentioned in Article III, Section 3, of the By-Laws shall be used for the election of the new Board of Director(s), providing new candidates are available. ARTICLE IX The standing committees of the NABRBL shall be: Protest/Grievance Committee – here and rule on any protests or grievances filed with the NABRBL. Schedule Committee – Prepare regular season and playoff schedule for the NABRBL. Concession Stand Committee – operate the concession stand and schedule workers. Manager Selection Committee – discuss and select new managers. Budget Committee – lead by the Treasurer to discuss finances of the league including allocation of funds. Fundraiser Committee – established to organize events to raise money for the league. Additional Committees may be established as determined by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. Each committee, excluding the Protest/Grievance Committee, may have up to eight members. 2 ARTICLE X A. Regular meetings shall be scheduled by the Secretary. Suggested meeting times are monthly, during the off- season, and bi-monthly during the season. B. The annual meeting shall take place after the completion of the baseball season and prior to October 31st of the given year. C. Special and/or emergency meetings may be called at any time and any reasonable place by any Board Member providing reasonable notice is given to all Board Members of such meeting. D. A quorum of the Board of Directors must be a minimum of 50% of the board membership. ARTICLE XI Any member of the NABRBL may submit a proposed amendment to the Constitution and/or By-Laws in writing to the Secretary at any time. The Secretary must then call an emergency meeting, if necessary, or list the proposals on the agenda for the next scheduled meeting. The Constitution and By-Laws, or any section thereof, may be amended or repealed only by two-thirds vote of those present at any regular or emergency meeting. An emergency meeting may be held to amend the Constitution and/or By-Laws provided that notice is given in accordance with Article X of the Constitution, and said notice must contain information that the emergency meeting is being held to discuss amendment to the Constitution and/or By-Laws. ARTICLE XII No part of the net earnings of this corporation shall ever inure to or for the benefit of or be distributed to its members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that the corporation shall be empowered to pay reasonable compensation for service rendered and to make payment and distributions in furtherance of the exempt purpose for which it was formed. Upon the dissolution of this corporation, after paying adequately for the debts and obligations of the corporations, the remaining assets shall be distributed to a non-profit fund, foundation, or corporation, which is organized and operated exclusively for the charitable, educational, or religious and/or scientific purposes and which has established it’s tax exempt status under Section 502 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as determined by a majority vote of the remaining Board Members. 3 BY-LAWS ARTICLE I Section 1. PRESIDENT The league President shall perform the following duties: 1. Preside at all league meetings. 2. Assume full responsibility for the operation of the NABRBL 3. Appoint selected committees and supervise the activity thereof 4. See the NABRBL adheres to the rules, regulations and policies of Babe Ruth League, Inc. 5. Be sure the charter application or continuation form is submitted to Babe Ruth Headquarters. 6. Be responsible for local league protests and disputes (it is highly recommended a local league President not be connected with any team such as a manager or coach and not be an umpire of the league). 7. Review Finances with the Treasurer and be one of the “two signatures” required to sign checks Section 2. VICE PRESIDENT Presides in the absence of the President and carries out such duties and assignments as may be delegated by the President. Section 3. SECRETARY Records the minutes of the meetings. The Secretary is also responsible for sending out notice of regular, special, and emergency meetings, maintaining an official record of the league’s activities, notifying all officers of election and the names of newly elected members of the Board and performing such other duties as this office may require. Section 4. TREASURER Signs check (one of the “two signatures” required), dispenses league funds as approved by league officers, reports on the status of league funds, keeps financial records, prepares budget and assumes the responsibility for all local league finances.