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DAVIS LITTLE LEAGUE
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS
National League ID #405-64-04
American League ID #405-64-05
ARTICLE I - NAME
This organization shall be known as the
"Davis Little League, Incorporated", hereinafter referred
to as the "DLL". The league Identification number is: Davis National
#405-64-04, American League ID #405-64-05.
ARTICLE II - OBJECTIVE
Section 1. The object of the DLL shall
be to implant firmly in the children of the community the ideals of good
sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage and respect for authority, so they may
be well adjusted, stronger and happier children and will grow to be good,
decent, healthy and trustworthy citizens.
Section 2. To achieve this objective the
DLL will provide a supervised program under the Rules and Regulations of Little
League Baseball, Incorporated. All Directors, Officers and Members shall bear
in mind that attainment of exceptional athletic skill or the winning of games
is secondary, and the molding of future citizens is of prime importance. In
accordance with Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, the DLL shall
operate exclusively as a non-profit educational organization providing a
supervised program of competitive baseball games. No part of the net earnings
shall inure to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual; no
substantial part of the activities of which is carrying on propaganda, or
otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and which does not participate
in or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public
office.
ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. ELIGIBILITY. Any person sincerely
interested in active participation to effect the objective of this DLL may
apply to become a member.
Section 2. CLASSES. There shall be the following
classes of Members who shall be entitled to vote on issues submitted to that
class of Members by the Board of Directors.
PLAYER MEMBERS. Any player candidate meeting the requirements of Little League Regulation IV and who reside within the authorized boundaries (see Exhibit "A" attached) of the DLL shall be eligible to compete for participation but shall have no rights, duties or obligations in the management or in the property of the DLL.
REGULAR MEMBERS. Any person actively interested in furthering the objectives of the DLL may become a Regular Member. The secretary shall maintain the roll of membership to qualify voting Members. Only Members in good standing are eligible to vote. All Officers, Board Members, Committee Members, Managers, Volunteer Umpires and other elected or appointed officials must be active Members in good standing.
HONORARY MEMBERS. Any person may be elected as Honorary Member by the unanimous vote of all Directors present at any duly held meeting of the Board of Directors but shall have no rights, duties or obligations in the management or property of the DLL.
SUSTAINING MEMBERS. Any person not a Regular Member who makes a financial or other contribution to the DLL may by a majority vote of the Board of Directors become a Sustaining Member, but such a person shall have no rights, duties or obligations in the management of the DLL.
As used hereinafter, the word "Member" shall mean a Regular Member unless otherwise stated.
OTHER AFFILIATIONS.
Members, whether Regular or Player, shall not be required to be affiliated with another organization or group to qualify as Members of the DLL.
Regular Members should not be actively engaged in the promotion and/or operation of any other baseball program.
SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION.
Membership may be terminated by resignation or action of the Board of
Directors.
The Board of Directors, by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of those present at any duly constituted meeting, shall have the authority to discipline or suspend or terminate the membership of any Member of any class when the conduct of such person is considered detrimental to the best interests of the DLL and/or Little League Baseball. The Member involved shall be notified of such a meeting, informed of the general nature of the charges and given an opportunity to appear at the meeting to answer such charges.
The Board of Directors shall, in case of a Player Member, give notice to the manager of the team of which the player is a member. Said manager may appear, in the capacity of an adviser, with the player before a duly appointed committee of the Board of Directors, which shall have full power to suspend or revoke such player's right to future participation.
ARTICLE IV - DUES
Section 1. Dues for Regular Members
may be fixed at such amounts as the Board of Directors shall determine prior to
the beginning of any membership period.
Section 2. Members who fail to pay
their dues within thirty (30) days from the time the same become due may by a
vote of the Executive Committee be dropped from the rolls and shall forfeit all
rights and privileges of membership.
Section 3. A reasonable Little League
participation fee may be assessed to assure the operational continuity of the
DLL. In accordance with Little League Baseball, Incorporated Regulation
XIII(c), at no time should payment of any fee be a prerequisite for
participation in the DLL program. Prerequisites for participation in the DLL
may include but not necessarily be limited to participation in tryouts,
participation in team functions and meeting the DLL code of conduct.
ARTICLE V - GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
Section 1.ANNUAL MEETING.An annual meeting of
the Members of the DLL may be held in July each year for the purpose of
considering any matter submitted to the Members by the Board of Directors,
receiving reports, and for the transaction of such business as may properly
come before the meeting.
Section 2.NOTICE OF MEETING. Notice of each
meeting of the Members shall be mailed or otherwise delivered to each Member at
their last recorded address at least ten (10) days in advance thereof setting
forth the place, time and purpose of the meeting; or in lieu thereof, notice
may be given in such form as may be authorized by the Members, from time to
time, at a regularly convened meeting.
Section 3. SPECIAL MEETINGS. Special meetings of the
Members may be called by the Board of Directors or by the Secretary or
President at their discretion. Upon the written request of ten (10) Members,
the President shall call a special meeting to consider a specific subject. No
business other than that specified in the notice of the meeting shall be
transacted at any special meeting of the Members.
Section 4. QUORUM.The presence in person or
representation by absentee ballot of fifty (50) Members in advance of the
annual meeting, shall be necessary to constitute a quorum of Members.
Section 5.VOTING.All Members may be invited to
vote at any general membership meeting of the DLL.
Section 6. ABSENTEE BALLOT.For the expressed purpose of
accommodating a regular member in good standing who cannot be in attendance at
the annual meeting, an absentee ballot may be requested and obtained from the
Secretary of the League. The absentee ballot should be properly completed,
signed and returned in a sealed envelope to the Secretary prior to the date of
the annual meeting and the election of the member to the Board of Directors.
The Secretary shall present all absentee ballots to the Election Chairperson on
the date of the annual meeting prior to the conduct of the election process.
Section 7. RULES OF ORDER. Robert's Rules of Order
(conflicts resolved in favor of The Scott, Foresman Robert's Rules of Order
Newly Revised 1990 9th Edition [or later]) shall govern the proceedings of all
meetings, except where same conflicts with the Constitution or Bylaws of the
DLL.
ARTICLE VI - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1. BOARD AND NUMBER. The management of the
property and affairs of the DLL shall be vested in the Board of Directors. The
number of Directors shall not be fewer than five (5) nor more than twenty (20).
The Directors shall upon election immediately enter upon the performance of
their duties and shall continue in office until their successors shall have
been duly elected and qualified.
Section 2. REQUIRED POSITIONS. The Board membership shall
include the Officers, including either a Player Agent or Director of Baseball,
and a minimum of one manager and one volunteer umpire. Only volunteer umpires
may be elected to the Board. The number of managers including minor league
representation elected to the Board shall not exceed a minority of the total
board Members.
Section 3. ANNUAL ELECTION AND TERM OF
OFFICE. At each annual meeting the sitting Directors shall determine the number of
Directors to be elected for the ensuing year and shall elect such a number of
Directors. The number so fixed (generally to be nine) may, within the limits
prescribed by the foregoing Section 1, be increased at any regular or special
meeting of the membership, and if the number is increased, the additional
Directors may be elected at the meeting at which the increase is voted, or at any
subsequent meeting. All elections of Directors shall be by majority
vote of all membership present or represented by a properly executed and signed
absentee ballot filed with the Secretary prior to the election meeting.
Section 4. VACANCIES. If any vacancy occurs in
the Board of Directors, by death resignation or otherwise, it may be filled by
a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the remaining Directors at any regular meeting or
any special meeting called for that purpose.
Section 5. MEETINGS, NOTICE AND
QUORUM.
Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held
immediately following the annual election and on such days thereafter as shall
be determined by the Board. The President or the Secretary may, whenever they
deem it advisable, or the Secretary shall at the request in writing of five (5)
Directors issue a call for a special meeting of the Board.
Notice of each meeting shall be given by the Secretary to each Director either by mail at least three (3)
days before the time appointed for the meeting to the last recorded address of
each Director, or by telephone, e-mail, facsimile or personal notice
twenty-four (24) hours preceding the meeting. In the case of special meetings,
such notice shall include the purpose of the meeting and no matters not so
stated may be acted upon at the special meeting.
Five (5) Members of the Board
of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, unless
otherwise noted within this Constitution and Bylaws.
Section 6. DUTIES AND POWERS. The Board of Directors
shall have the power to appoint such standing committees as it shall determine
appropriate and to delegate such powers to them as the Board shall deem advisable
and which it may properly delegate. The Board may adopt such rules and
regulations for the conduct of its meetings and the management of the DLL as it
may deem proper.
The Board shall have the power by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of those present at any regular or special meeting to
discipline, suspend or remove any Director, Officer or Committee Member of the
DLL in accordance with the procedure herein set forth in Article III, Section
4(a).
The Membership shall receive at an annual meeting of the Members of the DLL called by the Board of Directors
a report verified by the President and Treasurer, or by a majority of the
Directors, showing the whole amount of real and personal property owned by the
DLL, where located, and where and how invested, the amount and nature of the
property acquired during the year immediately preceding, the date of the report
and the manner of the acquisition; the amount applied, appropriated or expended
during the year immediately preceding such date, and the purposes, objects or
persons to or for which such applications, appropriations or expenditures have
been made; and the names and places and residence of the persons who have been
admitted to membership in the DLL during the year, which report shall be filed
with the records of the DLL and an abstract thereof entered in the minutes of
the proceedings of the annual meeting. A copy of such report shall be forwarded
to Little League Headquarters.
Section 7. OTHER AFFILIATIONS. Board Members shall not be
on the Board of Directors of any other competing (i.e. non-Little League)
baseball program.
ARTICLE VII - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Section 1. The Board of Directors may
appoint an Executive Committee which shall consist of not fewer than three (3)
nor more than seven (7) Directors, one of whom shall be the President of the
DLL, another shall be either the Player Agent or the Director of Baseball.
Section 2. The Executive Committee shall
advise with and assist the Officers of the DLL in all matters concerning its
interests and the management of its affairs, and shall have such other powers
as may be delegated to it by the Board.
Section 3. At any meeting of the
Executive Committee a majority of the total number of Members then in office
shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and the act of a
majority present at any meeting at which there is a quorum shall be the act of
the Committee.
ARTICLE VIII - OTHER COMMITTEES
Section 1. NOMINATING COMMITTEE. The Board of Directors may
appoint a Nominating Committee consisting of three (3) Directors and other
appointed Regular Members. The Nominating Committee shall investigate and
consider eligible candidates and submit at the annual meeting a slate of
candidates for the Board of Directors. The Nominating Committee shall also submit
for consideration by the Board of Directors, a slate of Officers and Committee
Members.
Section 2. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE. The Board of Directors may
appoint a Membership Committee consisting of three (3) Directors and other
appointed Regular Members. The Membership Committee shall receive the names of
prospective Honorary, Sustaining and Regular Members, investigate for
eligibility and recommend those qualified for election at the annual, regular
or any special meeting of the Members of the Board of Directors as the case may
be.
Section 3. FINANCE COMMITTEE. The Board of Directors may
appoint a Finance Committee consisting of not fewer than three (3) nor more
than five (5) Directors. The Treasurer shall be an ex-officio member of the
Finance Committee. The Finance Committee shall investigate ways and means of
financing the DLL including team sponsorships and submit recommendations. The
Finance Committee shall be responsible for taking up collections at games, if
such collections are authorized by the DLL, and shall turn over said
collections to the Treasurer immediately after each game.
Section 4. BUILDING AND PROPERTY
COMMITTEE. The
Board of Directors may appoint a Building and Property Committee consisting of
three (3) Director and other appointed Regular Members. The Building and
Property Committee shall investigate and recommend available, suitable sites
and plans for development, including ways and means, the latter in cooperation
with the Finance Committee. The Building and Property Committee shall be
responsible for repair and improvement recommendations, other than normal
maintenance, and supervise the performance of approved projects.
Section 5. GROUNDS COMMITTEE. The Board of Directors may
appoint a Grounds Committee which shall be responsible for the care and
maintenance of the playing fields, buildings and
grounds. It shall operate within the amount appropriated in the approved budget
for that purpose.
Section 6. PLAYING EQUIPMENT COMMITTEE. The Board of Directors may
appoint a Playing Equipment Committee which shall secure bids on needed
supplies and Davis equipment and make
recommendations for their purchase to the Board. The Playing Equipment
Committee shall be responsible for the proper issuance of such supplies and
equipment and for the repair, cleaning and storage thereof at the close of the
season.
Section 7. MANAGERS COMMITTEE. The Board of Directors may
appoint a Managers Committee consisting
of three (3) Directors. The Managers Committee shall interview and investigate
prospective managers and coaches, for every playing level, and recommend
acceptable candidates to the President, for appointment and subsequent approval
by the Board of Directors. The Managers Committee shall, during the playing
season, observe the conduct of the managers and coaches and report its findings
to the President of the DLL. The Managers Committee shall, at the request of
the President or the Board of Directors, investigate complaints concerning
managers and coaches and make a report thereof to the President or Board of
Directors as the case may be.
Section 8. UMPIRE COMMITTEE. The Board of Directors may
appoint an Umpire Committee consisting of three (3) Directors and other
appointed Regular Members. The DLL President shall be Chairperson of the Umpire
Committee. The Umpire Committee shall recruit, interview and recommend to the
President for appointment a staff of umpires, including a chief umpire and
replacements. When appointed, the staff of umpires shall be under the personal
direction and responsibilities of the DLL President, assisted by the Chief
Umpire who shall train, observe and schedule the staff.
Section 9. DISTRICT COMMITTEE. The Board of Directors may
appoint a District Committee consisting of the DLL President as Chairperson and
two (2) other Directors. The District Committee shall assist the District
Administrator in interleague district functions including the selection of
Members of the District Administrator's Advisory Committee and the selection of
tournament sites and area tournament directors.
Section 10. AUXILIARY COMMITTEE. The Board of Directors may
appoint an Auxiliary Committee consisting of the DLL Treasurer and two (2)
other Directors and other appointed Regular Members. The Auxiliary Committee
shall coordinate the activities of the Auxiliary. It shall review and evaluate
auxiliary projects for raising money and disposition of profits, and make
recommendations to the Board. The Board of Directors shall approve in advance
all projects and actions of the Auxiliary Committee.
Section 11. AUDITING COMMITTEE. The
Board of Directors shall appoint an Auditing Committee consisting of three (3)
members in good standing, preferably Directors. The President, Treasurer and
other authorized signers are not eligible. The Auditing Committee will review
the DLL's books and records annually prior to the Annual Meeting and attach a
statement of their findings to the annual financial statement of the President
and Treasurer; or may, if directed by the Board of Directors or Membership,
secure the services of a Certified Public Accountant to accomplish such review.
Section 12. TEE-BALL LEAGUE COMMITTEE.The Board of Directors may
appoint a Tee-Ball League Committee consisting of not more than three (3)
Directors. The Chairperson of this Committee shall be the Tee-Ball Coordinator
and be responsible to the DLL President for the proper conduct of the Tee-Ball
League operation.
Section 13. MINOR LEAGUE COMMITTEE. The Board of Directors may
appoint a Minor League Committee consisting of not more than three (3)
Directors. The Chairperson of this Committee shall be the Minor League Vice
President and be responsible to the DLL President for the proper conduct of the
Minor League operation.
Section 15. PROTEST COMMITTEE. The Protest Committee shall
consist of three (3) Directors, the President, Umpire Director and Player Agent
or Director of Baseball. The Protest Committee shall be responsible to
determine the proper application of the rules and other sanctions in the event
of protest or other rule violation by managers, coaches, players or other
affected parties.
ARTICLE IX - OFFICERS, DUTIES AND POWERS
Section 1. ELECTION. Immediately following the
annual meeting, the Directors present, provided there is a quorum, shall meet
for the purpose of electing Officers and appointing committees for the ensuing
year.
Section 2. OFFICERS. The Officers of the DLL
shall consist of a President, one or more Vice-Presidents, a Secretary, a
Treasurer, a Player Agent or Director of Baseball with equivalent duties and a
Safety Officer, all of whom shall hold office for the ensuing year or until
their successors are duly elected (see Regulation 1 (b)). The Board of
Directors may appoint such other Officers or agents as it may deem necessary or
desirable, and may prescribe the powers and duties of each and may fill any
vacancy which may occur in any office. Appointed Officers or agents shall have
no vote on actions taken by the Board of Directors unless such individuals have
been elected to the Board by the membership or have been elected to fill a
vacancy on the Board.
Section 3. PRESIDENT. The President shall:
- Conduct the affairs of the DLL and execute the policies established by the Board of Directors.
- Present a report of the condition of the DLL at the annual meeting.
- Communicate to the Board of Directors, such matters as deemed appropriate, and make such suggestions as may tend to promote the welfare of the DLL.
- Be responsible for the conduct of the DLL in strict conformity to the policies, principles, Rules and Regulations of Little League Baseball, Incorporated, as agreed to under the conditions of charter issued by the DLL by that organization.
- Designate in writing, other officers, if necessary, to have power to make and execute for/and in the name of the DLL such contracts and leases they may receive and which have had prior approval of the Board.
- Investigate complaints, irregularities and conditions detrimental to the DLL and report thereon to the Board or Executive Committee as circumstances warrant.
- Prepare and submit an annual budget to the Board of Directors and be responsible for the proper execution thereof.
- With the assistance of the Player Agent or Director of Baseball, examine the proof-of-age documents of every All Star player candidate and certify to residence and age eligibility before the player may be accepted for team selection.
Section 4. EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT. The Vice-President shall:
- In case of the absence or disability of the President, and provided he is authorized by the
President or Board to so act, the Executive Vice-President shall perform the duties of the President,
and when so acting, shall have all the powers of that office, and shall have such other duties as from time
to time may be assigned by the Board of Directors or by the President. In addition, other Vice Presidents may
be elected or appointed by the Board to fulfill any additional responsibilities designated by the Board.
Section 5. SECRETARY. The Secretary shall:
- Be responsible for recording the activities of the DLL and maintain appropriate files, mailing lists and necessary records.
- Perform such duties as are herein set forth, in addition to such other duties as are customarily incident to the office of Secretary or as may be assigned by the Board of Directors.
- Maintain a list of all regular, sustaining and Honorary Members, Directors and Committee Members and give notice of all meetings of the DLL, the Board of Directors and Committees.
- Issue membership and voter registration cards to Regular Members.
- Keep the minutes of the meetings of the Members, the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee, and cause them to be recorded in a book kept for that purpose.
- Conduct all correspondence not otherwise specifically delegated in connection with said meeting and shall be responsible for carrying out all orders, votes and resolutions not otherwise committed.
- Notify Members, Directors, Officers and Committee Members of their election or appointment.
Section 6. TREASURER. The Treasurer shall:
- Perform such duties as are herein set forth and such other duties as are customarily incident to the Office of Treasurer or may be assigned by the Board of Directors.
- Receive all monies and securities, and deposit same in a depository approved by the Board of Directors.
- Keep records for the receipt and disbursement of all monies and securities of the DLL, including the Auxiliary, approve all payments from
allotted funds and draw checks therefore in agreement with policies established in advance of such actions by the Board of Directors. All disbursements by check must have dual signatures.
- Prepare an annual budget, under the direction of the President, for submission to the Board of Directors at the annual meeting.
- Prepare an annual financial report, under the direction of the President, for submission to the membership and Board of Directors at the annual meeting.
Section 7. PLAYER AGENT OR EQUIVALENT. The Player Agent or Director of Baseball shall:
- Record all player transactions and maintain an accurate and up-to-date record thereof.
- Receive and review applications for player candidates and assist the President in checking residence and age eligibility.
- Conduct the player draft and all other player transaction or selection events and meetings.
- Prepare the "Player Agent's list" of players eligible for the draft.
- Prepare for the Presidents signature and submission to the Little League Headquarters, team rosters, including players'
claimed, and the tournament team eligibility affidavit.
- Notify Little League Headquarters of any subsequent player replacements or trades.
Section 8. SAFETY OFFICER. The Safety Officer shall:
- Be responsible for the implementation of the A.S.A.P. (A Safety Awareness Program) at the local league level.
- Be responsible to make all members aware of all safety procedures found in the Little League Safety Code.
- Annually, with the President, prior to the start of the season, audit the field lighting system(s) to
insure it meets Little League minimum standards, The lighting audit to be performed by a qualified technician.
- Frequently inspect all playing areas for holes, damage, glass and other foreign objects.
- Make certain all fences, screens and dugouts are in safe condition.
- Periodically inspect the stands or bleachers,
- Have arrangements in place in advance of all games and practices for emergency medical services.
- Arrange first aid training and CPR for all managers and coaches.
- Arrange with the President an annual training meeting for managers and coaches by implementing Little
League's "Prevention and Emergency Management Program."
- Handle all accident claims promptly and shall maintain all records pertaining to all injuries and to
include any claims for liability.
ARTICLE X - MANAGERS, COACHES AND UMPIRES
Section 1. Team Managers and Coaches
shall be appointed annually by the President, and be approved by the Board of
Directors. Managers shall be responsible for their actions on the field. In
addition, Majors and AAA Minors Managers are responsible for the selection of
their teams in accordance with established draft procedures (see Exhibit
"C").
Section 2. Umpires shall be appointed
annually by the President, with the approval of the Board of Directors, who shall
be responsible for their assignments and for their actions on the field. DLL
may operate with paid contract or volunteer umpires. The League is making a
conscientious effort to develop volunteer core of umpires.
Section 3. While holding such office, the
President, Player Agent and Vice-Presidents
(including the Director of Baseball) may manage, coach or umpire in any
division, including their respective divisions.
ARTICLE XI - AFFILATION
Section 1. CHARTER. The DLL shall annually
apply for a charter from Little League Baseball, Incorporated and shall do all
things necessary to obtain and maintain such charter. The DLL shall devote its
entire energies to the activities authorized by such charter and it shall not
be affiliated with any other program or organization or operate any other
program.
Section 2. RULES AND REGULATIONS. The Official Playing Rules
and Regulations as published by Little League Baseball, Incorporated,
Williamsport, Pennsylvania, shall be binding on the DLL.
Section 3. DLL LOCAL RULES. Local rules, including
Local Playing Rules, of the DLL shall be initially adopted by a two-thirds
(2/3) vote by a quorum of the Board of Directors. Such local rules shall continue, unless
revised and approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of all current Board of
Directors (eg. if there are 15 Directors, then 10 Directors must affirmatively
vote to revise), but shall in no way conflict with the Rules and Regulations of
Little League Baseball, Incorporated. In addition to certain local playing
rules established for each division, see Exhibit "B" for other
important local league restrictions and rules.
ARTICLE XII - FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING
Section 1. The Board of Directors shall
decide all matters pertaining to the finances of the DLL and it shall place all
income including Auxiliary funds, in a common league treasury, directing the
expenditure of same in such manner as will give no individual or team an
advantage over those in competition with such individual or team.
Section 2. The Board shall not permit
the contribution of funds or property to individual teams but shall solicit
some for common treasury of the DLL, thereby discouraging favoritism among
teams and to endeavor to equalize the benefits of the DLL.
Section 3. The Board shall not permit
the solicitation of funds in the name of Little League Baseball unless all of
the funds so raised are placed in the DLL treasury.
Section 4. The Board shall not permit
the disbursement of DLL funds for other than the conduct of Little League
activities in accordance with the rules and policies of Little League Baseball,
Incorporated
Section 5. No Director, Officer or
Member of the DLL shall receive, directly or indirectly, any salary,
compensation or emolument from the DLL for services rendered as Director,
Officer or Member.
Section 6. All monies received,
including Auxiliary funds, shall be deposited to the credit of the DLL in a
local bank and all disbursements shall be made by check. All checks shall be
signed by the DLL Treasurer and such other or officers or person or persons as
the Board of Directors shall determine.
Section 7. The fiscal year of the DLL
shall begin on the first day of January and shall end on the last day of
December (January 1st to December 31st).
Section 8. DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY UPON DISSOLUTION. Upon
dissolution of the DLL and after all outstanding debts and claims have been
satisfied, the Members shall direct the remaining property of the DLL to
another Federally Incorporated entity which maintains the same objectives as
set forth herein, which are or may be entitled to exemption under Section 501
(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or any future corresponding provision.
ARTICLE XIII - AMENDMENTS
This Constitution and Bylaws,
which includes by reference Exhibits A to C, may be amended, repealed or
altered in whole or in part by a two-thirds (2/3) vote at any duly organized
meeting of the Members provided notice of the proposed change is included in
the notice of such meeting.
All proposed amendments to
this Constitution and Bylaws adopted by the Board of Directors and the
membership shall be submitted to Little League Baseball, Incorporated for
approval prior to formal implementation.
Dated: _______________ President __________________________
Dated: _______________ Secretary __________________________
EXHIBIT "A"
DAVIS LITTLE LEAGUE - NATIONAL LEAGUE
ID# 405-64-04 Boundary Description
(Majors, Minors, Tee-Ball)
The Davis Little League
National League physical boundaries used for determination of player
eligibility are described as follows:
The northeast boundary shall
begin at the centerline of the Southern Pacific Railroad (SPRR) tracks between
County Road 102 and Highway 113, just east of County Road 1 OOA at a point just
south of County Road 27.
The northern boundary line
shall then proceed westerly and just south of County Road 27 and continue until
it reaches County Road 95 and shall specifically exclude all addresses along or
part of County Road 27.
The boundary line shall then
proceed southerly along County Road 95 to County Road 32. This boundary line
shall include all addresses along or part of County Road 95 (Box numbers 22000
and greater), and is meant to include all addresses along or part of County
Roads 28, 29, 30 and 31 with Box numbers 35000 and greater.
The boundary line shall then
proceed westerly approximately 1 mile along County Road 32 and shall include
all addresses along or part of County Road 32 (Box numbers 34000 and greater).
The boundary line shall then
proceed southerly directly to the center of Putah Creek.
The boundary line (from the
center of Putah Creek) shall then proceed easterly along the centerline of
Putah Creek and shall follow the South Fork of Putah Creek, passing U.S.
Interstate 80 near State Highway 113 and proceeding easterly a short distance
to the Southern Pacific Railroad bridge over the South Fork of Putah Creek.
The boundary line shall then proceed southerly
to the northwestern corner of intersection of Tremont Road and Old Davis Road,
and shall specifically exclude any addresses on Tremont Road and specifically
include all addresses on Old Davis Road.
The boundary line shall then proceed easterly
just north of Tremont Road to a point north of the intersection of Buckley Road
and Tremont Road, and shall specifically exclude any addresses on Tremont Road
and specifically include all addresses on Eggert Road.
The boundary line shall then proceed northerly
(along an imaginary extension line that F Street in downtown Davis would follow
south) to the South Fork of Putah Creek and turn slightly west and proceed
northerly to the center of U.S. Interstate 80 where it crosses the North Fork
of Putah Creek, specifically to exclude, and be west of, Hamel Lane.
The boundary line shall then
proceed northerly along the center of the North Fork of Putah Creek (upstream)
until it reaches the centerline of the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks.
The boundary line shall then
proceed easterly along the centerline of the Southern Pacific Railroad track to
the imaginary point where F Street would intersect it, if F Street continued
south past First Street in downtown Davis.
The boundary line shall then
proceed northerly on the centerline of F Street to the center of Covell
Boulevard where it will turn and proceed easterly along the centerline of
Covell Boulevard (aka County Road 31) to the centerline of the Southern Pacific
Railroad tracks. The boundary line shall then finally proceed northerly along
the centerline of the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks until it reaches a point
just south of County Road 27.
The Davis Little League
National League is located in Davis, California predominantly consisting of the
western portion of Davis.
Note (1): The aforementioned
boundary description is intended to be a complete description of the Davis
Little League National League boundaries and is meant to include areas beyond
the Davis Joint Unified School District (DJUSD) boundaries.
Note (2): The aforementioned
boundary description was approved by District 64 Administrator, Mike Pappa on
March 27, 1997.
Davis National Little League
Constitution and Bylaws
ID# 405-64-04
EXHIBIT "B"
DAVIS LITTLE LEAGUE - LOCAL RULES
In addition to the individual
local playing rules prepared for each division (and not specifically included
herein) specifically, Majors, AAA Minors, AA Minors, Farm Minors and Tee-Ball, the
following local rules are hereby incorporated into the Davis Little League
National League Constitution and Bylaws as follows:
DLL shall make every effort to emphasize
Little League National rules and procedures whenever possible.
Player eligibility for regular season play
shall be determined at the earlier of the actual registration date or the last
day of the regular season open registration.
Little League age is determined as of July
31st of each playing season. For DLL purposes, the playing season starts
September 1st and ends August 31st.
Five (5) year olds may only play Tee-Ball.
Six (6) year olds play Tee-Ball, but may play Farm by parent written request if player has one yeaer of
T-Ball experience or is in first grade.
7 year olds play Farm, and may play AA if they have completed one year of Farm or if approved by DOB. It is
not recommended that 7 year olds play T-Ball, however special request by parent will be considered.
Eight (8) year olds play AA Minors. 8 year olds may play Farm if special request
is made by parent and/or player has no playing experience.
Nine (9) year olds must tryout and may be drafted to AAA on a space available basis. 9 year olds may play AA by special
request of parents and approval of DOB, or if not drafted to AAA. Nine (9) year olds may not play Majors.
Ten to twelve (10-12) year olds may only play AAA Minors or Majors.
Players for Majors and AAA Minors will be selected for teams via a draft (in accordance with Exhibit "C") conducted
by the Player Agent or Director of Baseball. The Player Agent or Director of Baseball
shall be responsible to modify or adjust the draft rules as determined necessary to insure the intent, as
determined solely by the Player Agent or Director of Baseball, of the National
and Local rules is met.
Players for AA Minors, Farm
Minors and Tee-Ball will be assigned to teams by the Division Player
Representatives.
DLL shall allow a maximum of four (4) 10-year
old players on any Majors division team. DLL shall allow only 1O-year olds to
request and be eligible for "AAA Minors only".
DLL properly registered 9-12
year olds must participate in tryouts to be eligible. 11-12 year old players who fail to
participate in tryouts will be placed on a waiting list and only assigned to a
AAA Minors team by the Player Agent or Director of Baseball on an ''as
needed" basis. DLL shall require
every Majors and AAA Minors player to play at
least five (5) complete games during the spring playing season, which for the
purposes of this rule, shall include regularly scheduled pre-season play. The
Player Agent or Director of Baseball has the sole authority to modify this
requirement.
A Tournament Team Selection
Committee shall be responsible to select players for the District 64 Tournament
teams. The selection committee shall consist of the Tournament Team Manager,
appointed by the President and approved by a majority vote of the Board of Directors, the Divisional Player
Representative, Umpire Director and two (2) individuals appointed by the
President. The Tournament Selection Committee shall consider the results of
manager balloting when selecting tournament team players.
Detailed local procedures
shall be initially adopted by a majority vote of the Board of Directors.
Revisions to such adopted procedures shall require a two-thirds (2/3) vote by the Board of
Directors.
EXHIBIT "C"
LOCAL DRAFT PROCESS/PROCEDURES
NOTE: It is inappropriate for
Managers and draft aides to discuss the position a player was selected in the
draft with anyone outside the draft room. Such behavior shall be considered
misconduct and will likely jeopardize that individual's future affiliation with
Davis Little League.
The Major League draft will be conducted on a weekday evening.
Players eligible for the "Major
League" draft must have participated in the League regular season tryouts
(fielding, catching, throwing, hitting and running).
Returning Major League players need NOT
tryout. Once acquired, Major League players are the property of the team making
the acquisition for the duration of their Major League career.
Draft order is determined by the previous
year's regular season (pre-playoff) standings. Tied record standings are
determined in accordance with established Davis Little League Local Rules
(posted in the office).
Every team drafts in the
first (1st) round and the final round.
Note (1): number of draft
selections plus returning players equals 12 players.
Note (2): team draft selections are "balanced"
with "bonus" selections following the fourth (4th) round.
Prior to the draft, the Player Agent or
Director of Baseball prepares a list of eligible players, identified by tryout
number, for the draft. Players must tryout to be eligible for the draft and are
drafted by tryout number only.
Team coaches shall not be appointed or
approved until AFTER the draft. This is meant to avoid "RED SHIRTING"
of players.
The American League and
National League drafts are conducted concurrently in separate rooms.
Only the Manager may attend
the draft. No Manager aide is permitted.
The Player Agent or Director of Baseball at
his/her sole discretion, may use "draft aides" to assist in the
administration of the draft. Draft aides may not have or be an eligible player
in the draft, or have or be a player on a team that is participating in the
draft.
Once the draft begins, no draft participant
may leave the room without the approval of the Player Agent or Director of
Baseball or his/her agent. Failure to obtain such approval may, at the Player
Agent or Director of Baseball's sole discretion, prevent re-entry into the room
until the draft is concluded.
Managers have a maximum of
five (5) minutes to make a draft selection. Missed selection opportunities are
postponed until the end of that round, at which time selection must occur
immediately. Failure to make an immediate selection at this time will result in
being assigned the last selection of the draft. There is no exception for the
final selection in a round.
The maximum number of 12 years olds per Major
League team is eight (8). There is no minimum.
The maximum number of 10 years olds per Major
League team is four (4). There is no minimum.
Age 9 players wishing to play up must submit a waiver prior to tryouts.
If approved, they must tryout at the 10-12 age tryout session.
All draft worksheets and papers will be
collected by the Player Agent or Director of Baseball at the end of the draft.
Player registration forms shall be provided to
the team manager at the conclusion of the draft.
Expansion of Teams
Expansion teams shall have the first (1st)
draft selection in each round and a "bonus" draft selection after
each round, except for the final round. If the draft does not have enough
rounds, bonus selections shall be awarded by Player Agent or Director of
Baseball after the fourth (4th) round.
Options
All options must be submitted in writing
(forms are available from the Player Agent or Director of Baseball) to Player
Agent or Director of Baseball at least forty eight (48) hours prior to the
draft. Exceptions to this timing are subject to the approval of the Player
Agent or Director of Baseball.
Manager's Option (must be the child of the manager):
Major League:
12 year olds are "protected" through the third (3rd) round,
and "unprotected" thereafter.
11 year olds are "protected" through the fourth (4th) round,
and "unprotected" thereafter.
10 year olds are "protected" through the fifth (5th) round,
and "unprotected" thereafter.
Sibling Option (Brothers/Sisters):
If one sibling is already the "property" of a team only that
team is entitled to draft the other sibling in the first three rounds, after
which the player becomes "unprotected".
Coach's Option:
A returning coach, through
the manager, may exercise an option provided:
The coach has had two (2) or more years of concurrent service as a
manager or coach in the Davis Little League (at any level), and
The coach is a prior year coach returning to the
same Major League team.
Note: BOTH items 3.a. and 3.b. must apply in order to exercise this
option as follows:
draft round 3 is for 12 year olds
draft round 4 is for 11 year olds
draft round 5 is for 10 year olds (9 year olds allowed in Majors per parent
request and board approval)
Brother/Sister Option:
A manager may submit an option in writing to the Player Agent or
Director of Baseball on two (2) or more brothers and/or sisters becoming candidates
who are subject to the draft. Once the first brother/sister is drafted under
the option agreement, the manager automatically takes the brother/sister on the
next selection. The option need NOT be completed within the first three (3)
rounds. Normally this option is at the request of the parents.
Trades
All trades shall be made through and only with the approval of the
Player Agent or Director of Baseball.
All trades must be for player for player only.
Trades involving a player for a draft choice are not permitted.
Trades must be completed in the draft room (ie this is the only time
trades are permitted). Exceptions to this timing rule requires the Player Agent
or Director of Baseball's approval.
The Player Agent or Director of Baseball must monitor and is
responsible to prevent attempts by managers and/or parents to manipulate the
draft system and thereby create an imbalance within the league.
Reduction of Teams
Major's players from a team being disbanded
will be available to existing teams in a pre-draft round to be completed prior
to the regular draft. Teams will select in the same order as the regular draft
until all players from reduction teams are selected. Regular draft then begins
with the first (1st) selection of the first round as described herein.
AAA Draft Differences
Draft will be conducted on a day subsequent to the date of the Majors
draft.
The Player Agent or Director of Baseball shall determine the pool of
players eligible for the AAA draft, including the total number of nine (9) year
olds. All 10, 11 and 12 year olds in the draft pool not drafted to a Major
League team must be drafted to a AAA team.
The draft order and team names are selected by the Manager by "lot"
prior to the draft.
The draft shall be a serpentine format (eg: the 1st team of 6 gets the
1st and 12th selection; the 6th team of 6 gets the 6th and 7th selection).
Each team normally has eleven (11) or twelve (12) selections.
Exception: after teams have an equal number of players and the final
round is complete, the Player Agent or Director of Baseball at his/her sole
discretion, may extend a team roster by one (1) to pennit individual teams to
draft one (1) additional nine year old player.
There is an attempt to balance the number of twelve (12) year olds per
team. Note: twelve (12) year olds may NOT pitch in the Minor Leagues (eg: AAA).
Nine (9) year olds may only be drafted to AAA on a space available
basis. Exception: Managers option.
There shall be a maximum of four (4) nine (9) year olds per AAA team,
including exercising the Manager's option.
Options:
Manager's first (1st) child is automatically selected in the fourth (4)
round.
No sibling option.
No coach option.
Brother/Sister option is same as Major League.
There are no expansion or reduction of teams issues.
Other Issues
The Player Agent or Director of Baseball shall
have the sole responsibility and right to add to, or adjust, any of the
aforementioned rules to insure the intent, as determined solely by The Player Agent or Director
of Baseball, of the National and Local rules is met.
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