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GOLD BOOK 2016 2017 CALIFORNIA INTERSCHOLASTIC FEDERATION LOS ANGELES CITY SECTION 2016 – 2017 Constitution and Bylaws This manual serves as the official publication of the California Interscholastic Federation, Los Angeles City Section. It is designed to assist with the everyday implementation of interscholastic athletic programs and is updated on an annual basis. Revised: September, 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE/BYLAW CHANGES FOR 2016-2017 ..................................................................................................................... 11 FOREWORD ...................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Historical Overview ............................................................................................................................................... 14 Mission and Vision Statement................................................................................................................................ 16 GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................................. 17 Los Angeles City Section Staff ................................................................................................................................ 18 Executive Committee ............................................................................................................................................ 19 Board of Managers ................................................................................................................................................ 20 Sport Coordinators ................................................................................................................................................ 21 League Commissioners ......................................................................................................................................... 22 Member Schools ...... ......................................................................................................................................... 23 Sponsors …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….29 CONSTITUTION OF THE CALIFORNIA INTERSCHOLASTIC FEDERATION ............................................................................ 35 Article 1 Name and Purpose ............................................................................................................................. 35 Article 2 Jurisdiction ........................................................................................................................................ 38 Article 3 Federated Council .............................................................................................................................. 42 Article 4 Meetings ........................................................................................................................................ 45 Article 5 Finances ....................................................................................................................................... 45 Article 6 Constitutional Amendment ................................................................................................................ 46 Article 7 Committees ........................................................................................................................................ 46 Article 8 Miscellaneous ..................................................................................................................................... 49 LOS ANGELES CITY SECTION CONSTITUTION .................................................................................................................... 51 Article I Name, Purpose, and Governance ....................................................................................................... 51 Article II Jurisdiction and Purpose .................................................................................................................... 51 Article III Membership ....................................................................................................................................... 52 Article IV Officers ............................................................................................................................................... 54 Article V Delegates ............................................................................................................................................ 55 Article VI Conduct of Business ........................................................................................................................... 55 Article VII Quorum .............................................................................................................................................. 57 Article VIII Amendments ...................................................................................................................................... 57 STATE CIF AND LOS ANGELES CITY SECTION BYLAWS ...................................................................................................... 58 Article 10 Amendment, Delegates, and Meetings .............................................................................................. 58 Article 20 Eligibility Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 61 Article 30 School Regulations ............................................................................................................................. 97 Article 40 Recommended League Policies ........................................................................................................ 104 Article 50 General Rules ................................................................................................................................... 107 Article 60 Outside Competition ........................................................................................................................ 121 Article 70 Sanctioned Events ............................................................................................................................ 124 Article 80 Awards for CIF Competition ............................................................................................................. 129 Article 90 All-Star Competition ......................................................................................................................... 133 Article 100 Playoffs ............................................................................................................................................. 134 Article 110 Appeals and Delegated Powers ........................................................................................................ 138 Article 120 Approved Sports ............................................................................................................................... 147 Article 130 Contest Management and Officials .................................................................................................. 148 Article 140 Badminton ........................................................................................................................................ 163 Article 150 Baseball ............................................................................................................................................ 163 Article 160 Basketball ......................................................................................................................................... 165 Article 170 Cross Country ................................................................................................................................... 166 Article 180 Field Hockey ..................................................................................................................................... 169 Article 190 Football ............................................................................................................................................ 169 Article 200 Golf ................................................................................................................................................... 174 Article 210 Gymnastics ....................................................................................................................................... 176 Article 220 Lacrosse ............................................................................................................................................ 176 Article 230 Skiing ................................................................................................................................................ 177 Article 240 Soccer ............................................................................................................................................... 177 Article 250 Softball ............................................................................................................................................. 179 Article 260 Swimming and Diving ....................................................................................................................... 181 Article 270 Tennis ..............................................................................................................................................