SIASL Constitution and By-Laws

CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS

Section 1

Constitution

Article I: The name of this organization shall be the Southern Illinois Adult Soccer League and it will be known as the SIASL for all purposes hereinafter set forth.

Article II: The purpose of the SIASL is to promote, foster and advance the cause of Adult soccer in Southern Illinois.

Article III: The headquarters for the SIASL shall be in the city of Marion, Illinois.

Article IV: The SIASL shall represent all members in the area from Mt. Vernon south.

Article V: The fiscal year of the SIASL shall start on the first day of September and end on the last day of August in the next calendar year.

Article VI: Membership shall be open to any adult over 17 (by the start of each soccer season), regardless of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Exceptions can be made at the discretion of the Board.

Article VII: The SIASL shall be governed by a Board of Directors to consist of:
President
Vice President
Recorder
Treasurer
Registrar
Marketing
Most Recent Past President

Article VIII: The SIASL shall affiliate with the Illinois State Soccer Association (ISSA) and through it with the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA) and the United States Soccer Federation (USSF).

Article IX: This Constitution and By-Laws may only be altered or amended by a two-thirds vote of the entire Board of Directors. No amendment to the Constitution and By-Laws shall be considered by the SIASL which is not consistent with the rules and regulations of the ISSA, USASA, USSF and FIFA. If such a rule is inadvertently adopted, it shall be declared null and void by the President at the next meeting of the Board of Directors.

Section 2

By-Laws

Article I: Beginning in Spring 2006, each team is required to select one member of their team to participate on the Board. Selection of this representative must occur prior to the final game and is effective July 1st of that year. Each team may select their team representative by whatever method they choose and will inform the Board President of this selection immediately. Each representative will serve for a full year which will include the Fall and Spring seasons. If for some reason a Board member cannot serve the full year, the team will replace him/her immediately with a new team representative.
At the first meeting in July of each year, the former Board President shall assist the new Board in determining who will serve as President. Once this has been agreed upon, the new Board President will officially take over and facilitate filling the other Board positions.
The officers may succeed themselves once in the same office, however, there is no limit on the number of other positions each Officer may hold. Officers shall be eligible for re-election to any position after one year's absence from that position.
The Board may declare vacant the office of any Board Member absent without cause from 3 consecutive meetings of the Board or a Board Member who decides to resign his/her position prior to the expiration of their term. In the event a vacancy is declared, the Board will require the appropriate team to fill the vacancy within 30 days.

Article II: Responsibilities for the Board members:
President:

Preside over all monthly Board meetings

Initiate appointment of special committees

Call emergency meetings as required

Determine the league schedule

Coordinate with the various state and local agencies as required

Vote for the League at the annual ISSA meetings or delegate this responsibility to another Board Member

Assign late registrants to teams
Vice President:

Assume the duties of the President in his absence

Ascend to the office of President if for any reason that office is vacated prior to an election

Schedule the referees through a certified Referee Assignor based on the game schedule provided by the President. Give referees game report and pick-up after each game

Perform any task assigned to him/her by the Executive Board
Recorder / Equipment Director:

Prepare an agenda for all Board Meetings

Record the minutes of all meetings

File copies of all meetings in a secure location

Perform any other task assigned to him/her by the Executive Board

Purchasing, maintenance and accountability of all league equipment

Treasurer:

Responsible for the financial operations of the SIASL

Submit monthly financial statement to the Board of Directors

Set up and maintain the league bank account

Cut all checks for the SIASL

Ensure all annual fees to the ISSA are paid out on time

Coordinate payment of the referees per the Board's guidance

Perform any other task assigned to him/her by the Executive Board
Registrar:

Set up and maintain the active membership roster

Ensure all team memberships are completed in time for the ISSA

Transfer any monies received during registration to the Treasurer

Perform any other task assigned to him/her by the Executive Board
Marketing Director:

Set up and maintain a league website

Seek ways to register current and new members through the Internet

Actively market the SIASL to all surrounding communities through newspapers, flyers, Internet, etc. to grow the league and increase the quality of play

Perform any other task assigned to him/her by the Executive Board

Article III: Any serious, alleged misconduct brought to the attention of the Board by the Referees or any players or team will be reviewed by the Trial Board. The Trial Board will meet to determine the facts of the case and decide if any punishment is necessary as per Article VII. All decisions made by the Trial Board may be appealed to the full SIASL Board.

Article IV: The SIASL Board is responsible for hearing and judging all appeals made by any team and/or league member disciplined by the Trial Board. All appeals must be made within 48 hours of notification of disciplinary action by the Trial Board and will be decided within 7 calendar days of the appeal notification. All decisions made by the Board may be further appealed to the ISSA per Rule II, Section 2 of their Constitution and By-Laws.

Article V: Meetings:
Meetings will be held on the 1st Tuesday of the month at a location to be determined by the President. The President will determine whether or not a meeting is required each month, then contact all the Board Members.
A quorum shall consist of over 50% of the Board of Directors.
A majority vote of the Board Members present shall decide all matters brought to a vote, except for changes to the Constitution and By-Laws as specified below.
Guests may attend and/or speak at Board meetings with the permission of any Board member.

Article VI: All amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws must be submitted in writing to the Board of Directors at least 60 days prior to any vote on the change. The Board of Directors must discuss any amendment at least 30 days prior to a vote. All amendments must be consistent with the rules regulations of the ISSA, USASA, USSF and FIFA and must pass by a two-thirds vote of the entire Board of Directors.

Article VII: The SIASL shall have the full power and authority to:

To enforce the laws of the game as well as its own rules and regulations

To suspend a player, team, team follower, or official for a given period of time for any misconduct or acts detrimental to soccer

To settle all disputes between teams

Article I:	The name of this organization shall be the Southern Illinois Adult Soccer League and it will be known as the SIASL for all purposes hereinafter set forth.
Article II:	The purpose of the SIASL is to promote, foster and advance the cause of Adult soccer in Southern Illinois.
Article III:	The headquarters for the SIASL shall be in the city of Marion, Illinois.
Article IV:	The SIASL shall represent all members in the area from Mt. Vernon south.
Article V:	The fiscal year of the SIASL shall start on the first day of September and end on the last day of August in the next calendar year.
Article VI:	Membership shall be open to any adult over 17 (by the start of each soccer season), regardless of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Exceptions can be made at the discretion of the Board.
Article VII:	The SIASL shall be governed by a Board of Directors to consist of: President Vice President Recorder Treasurer Registrar Marketing Most Recent Past President
Article VIII:	The SIASL shall affiliate with the Illinois State Soccer Association (ISSA) and through it with the United States Adult Soccer Association (USASA) and the United States Soccer Federation (USSF).
Article IX:	This Constitution and By-Laws may only be altered or amended by a two-thirds vote of the entire Board of Directors. No amendment to the Constitution and By-Laws shall be considered by the SIASL which is not consistent with the rules and regulations of the ISSA, USASA, USSF and FIFA. If such a rule is inadvertently adopted, it shall be declared null and void by the President at the next meeting of the Board of Directors.

Article I:	Beginning in Spring 2006, each team is required to select one member of their team to participate on the Board. Selection of this representative must occur prior to the final game and is effective July 1st of that year. Each team may select their team representative by whatever method they choose and will inform the Board President of this selection immediately. Each representative will serve for a full year which will include the Fall and Spring seasons. If for some reason a Board member cannot serve the full year, the team will replace him/her immediately with a new team representative. At the first meeting in July of each year, the former Board President shall assist the new Board in determining who will serve as President. Once this has been agreed upon, the new Board President will officially take over and facilitate filling the other Board positions. The officers may succeed themselves once in the same office, however, there is no limit on the number of other positions each Officer may hold. Officers shall be eligible for re-election to any position after one year's absence from that position. The Board may declare vacant the office of any Board Member absent without cause from 3 consecutive meetings of the Board or a Board Member who decides to resign his/her position prior to the expiration of their term. In the event a vacancy is declared, the Board will require the appropriate team to fill the vacancy within 30 days.
Article II:	Responsibilities for the Board members: President: Preside over all monthly Board meetings Initiate appointment of special committees Call emergency meetings as required Determine the league schedule Coordinate with the various state and local agencies as required Vote for the League at the annual ISSA meetings or delegate this responsibility to another Board Member Assign late registrants to teams Vice President: Assume the duties of the President in his absence Ascend to the office of President if for any reason that office is vacated prior to an election Schedule the referees through a certified Referee Assignor based on the game schedule provided by the President. Give referees game report and pick-up after each game Perform any task assigned to him/her by the Executive Board Recorder / Equipment Director: Prepare an agenda for all Board Meetings Record the minutes of all meetings File copies of all meetings in a secure location Perform any other task assigned to him/her by the Executive Board Purchasing, maintenance and accountability of all league equipment Treasurer: Responsible for the financial operations of the SIASL Submit monthly financial statement to the Board of Directors Set up and maintain the league bank account Cut all checks for the SIASL Ensure all annual fees to the ISSA are paid out on time Coordinate payment of the referees per the Board's guidance Perform any other task assigned to him/her by the Executive Board Registrar: Set up and maintain the active membership roster Ensure all team memberships are completed in time for the ISSA Transfer any monies received during registration to the Treasurer Perform any other task assigned to him/her by the Executive Board Marketing Director: Set up and maintain a league website Seek ways to register current and new members through the Internet Actively market the SIASL to all surrounding communities through newspapers, flyers, Internet, etc. to grow the league and increase the quality of play Perform any other task assigned to him/her by the Executive Board
Article III:	Any serious, alleged misconduct brought to the attention of the Board by the Referees or any players or team will be reviewed by the Trial Board. The Trial Board will meet to determine the facts of the case and decide if any punishment is necessary as per Article VII. All decisions made by the Trial Board may be appealed to the full SIASL Board.
Article IV:	The SIASL Board is responsible for hearing and judging all appeals made by any team and/or league member disciplined by the Trial Board. All appeals must be made within 48 hours of notification of disciplinary action by the Trial Board and will be decided within 7 calendar days of the appeal notification. All decisions made by the Board may be further appealed to the ISSA per Rule II, Section 2 of their Constitution and By-Laws.
Article V:	Meetings: Meetings will be held on the 1st Tuesday of the month at a location to be determined by the President. The President will determine whether or not a meeting is required each month, then contact all the Board Members. A quorum shall consist of over 50% of the Board of Directors. A majority vote of the Board Members present shall decide all matters brought to a vote, except for changes to the Constitution and By-Laws as specified below. Guests may attend and/or speak at Board meetings with the permission of any Board member.
Article VI:	All amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws must be submitted in writing to the Board of Directors at least 60 days prior to any vote on the change. The Board of Directors must discuss any amendment at least 30 days prior to a vote. All amendments must be consistent with the rules regulations of the ISSA, USASA, USSF and FIFA and must pass by a two-thirds vote of the entire Board of Directors.
Article VII:	The SIASL shall have the full power and authority to: To enforce the laws of the game as well as its own rules and regulations To suspend a player, team, team follower, or official for a given period of time for any misconduct or acts detrimental to soccer To settle all disputes between teams