By-laws
Meetings
Two business meetings will be held annually. The first meeting will be held at the beginning of the year where the Board of Directors will present budgets for approval. The second meeting on a date set by the Board of Directors as soon as possible after the end of the season. Closing Financial Statements will be presented at that time. Other meetings may be held if deemed necessary by the League Executives (Team Representatives). A quorum, for voting and meeting purposes will consist of at least five (5) team Representatives. The Board of Directors cannot double as Team representatives. Approval by simple majority is required to carry a proposal. The President of the Board of Directors will cast a ballot only in the event of a tie. Players, other than Team Representatives, wishing to discuss business must channel their request through their Team Representative. No player(s), other than Team Representatives will have standing at any League meeting.
Election of Board of Directors and League Executives
Executive members can be replaced upon resignation or by a simple majority vote of Team Representatives. Nominations for vacant positions will be accepted from all members of the League. The Team Representatives will vote in the case of one or more applicants.
Responsibilities of League Executive
The League Executive has the approval of the League to make all non-monetary decisions with the exception of disciplinary rulings. The League gives the Executive the power to make monetary decisions up to $500 without prior approval of the League. However, the Team Representatives must be notified of all such expenditures.
League Fees
League fees will be determined at the beginning of each year ($1000 for 2008) and must be in the possession of the League Executive no later than April 1. Failure to make payment in a timely and orderly fashion will result in a fine of $100 added to the League entry fee. The fee is inclusive the annual League banquet. The League will spend no more than $1,500 for the League banquet. Should the need arise in the future, the sum allowed for the banquet may be increased with the agreement of a majority of the Team Representatives.
Disbursement of League Assets
If the League decides to cease operation any assets of the League will be divided equally among the existing Teams. Payment would be made to the Team Representatives. This would be done only after all League debts have been paid. If a team voluntarily withdraws from the League during the regular season or playoffs no funds will be reimbursed. If a team were asked to leave the league payment would be made on a pro-rata basis of games played to total games.
