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SYSL
Bylaws |
2:01 BOARD OF
MANAGERS |
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2:01:01 The League
Membership, at the AGM, shall elect from its ranks officers as follows: |
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A. President
The President shall conduct all meetings of the Board of Managers, and
shall cast a vote only in the case of a tie. The President shall appoint
the Chairpersons of the Committees at the beginning of his/her term of
office. The President shall not serve concurrently as a Manager or
Representative of any affiliated Club.
B. 1st Vice-President
The 1st Vice-President shall succeed to the powers of the President in
his/her absence. The 1st Vice President shall assume any duties assigned
by the President. The 1st Vice-President shall chair the Protest and
Disciplinary (PAD) Committee. The 1st Vice President shall appoint the
membership of the PAD committee. The 1st Vice-President shall not serve
concurrently as Manager or representative of any affiliated Club.
C. 2nd Vice-President
The 2nd Vice-President shall succeed to the powers of the 1st
Vice-President in his/her absence. The 2nd Vice-President shall assume
any duties assigned by the President. The 2nd Vice-President shall
administer the referee and coaching programs.
D. Secretary
The Secretary shall keep an accurate record of all meetings, handle all
correspondence, give notice of meetings and maintain the files of the
League.
E. Treasurer
The Treasurer shall give a receipt for all monies which shall be
deposited in a recognized bank in the name of this League. All accounts
shall be paid by check and shall bear two (2) signatures; that of the
Treasurer, and that of the President, Secretary or Registrar. No two
persons related by blood or marriage shall be allowed to co-sign the
same check. The receipt book and vouchers shall be produced when
required by the Board of
Managers, properly balanced according to the bank statement which is up
to date. The Treasurer shall prepare and file all State and Federal
Income Tax Returns, the Annual State Attorney General Periodic Report,
and any other necessary forms required by government agencies, for
his/her term of office.
F. Registrar
The Registrar shall be responsible for insuring the proper registration
of players and teams according to the requirements set forth by the
District Registrar/CYSA Registrar. The Registrar shall serve as the
League Insurance Coordinator.
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2:01:02
The Executive Board shall consist of the current President, 1st
Vice-President, 2nd Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Registrar, and
Sacramento United Administrator. Each member of the Executive Board shall
have full voting privileges except the President who may cast a vote only
in the case of a tie. If any Executive Board officers, except the
President and 1st Vice-President, are Club Managers or Club
Representatives, they shall cast only one (1) vote.
2:01:03 The term of office for
Executive Board members shall be two (2) years, beginning on April 1st,
following the Annual General Meeting in which elected. The President, 2nd
Vice-President and Registrar shall be elected in odd numbered years and
the 1st Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer shall be elected in even
numbered years. Should a vacancy occur in any of the offices during the
year, the Board of Managers shall elect a replacement to complete the term
of office as soon as possible.
2:01:04 The Board of Managers shall be responsible for and have
sole authority for the following:
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A. Enforcing and interpreting the
Constitution, By-Laws, and Rules and Regulations.
B. Sanctioning of all youth soccer games.
C. Shall from time to time make temporary rules or regulations for
specific cases or,
occasions, not provided for in the
Constitution, By-Laws, or Rules and Regulations, but
which are deemed necessary to carry out
the objectives and purpose of this league.
D. Publishing PAD Committee findings and enforcing recommended
punishments.
E. To review and approve League By-Laws and insure consistency with the
CYSA
Constitution, By-Laws, and General
Procedures and specific rules.
F. The operation of all special games.
G. Publishing a League Schedule with the proposed dates of divisional
play and the
scheduling of divisional play.
H. Approving affiliated Clubs.
I. Shall monitor and support each individual club to establish and
maintain a system for
refereeing during the playing season.
J. Will annually recommend to the membership, the procedures, rules, and
fees required for
affiliated clubs for ratification at the
Annual General Meeting.
K. Will specifically review and approve all League expenditures which
are either not included
in the approved operating budget,
or are over the allocated amounts.
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2:01:05 The Board of
Managers shall have the right and authority to suspend, bar completely or
otherwise discipline any player, coach, manager, team assistant, league
officer, referee or official, or any individual from any Team or Club with
a proper hearing. |
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| 2:02 COMMITTEES |
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2:01:05 The Board of
Managers shall have the right and authority to suspend, bar completely or
otherwise discipline any player, coach, manager, team assistant, league
officer, referee or official, or any individual from any Team or Club with
a proper hearing.
2:02:01 The following Committees
shall be appointed by the President of the League, subject to the approval
of the Board of Managers:
A.
Awards
B. Budget
C. Credentials
D. Field Administrator |
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E. Rules
and Revisions
F. Seeding
G. Standings
H. Metro |
2:02:02 The Protest And
Disciplinary (PAD) Committee shall be established by the 1st
Vice-President.
2:02:03 The PAD Committee shall be composed of at least one(1)
certified referee from each affiliated Club. A working quorum shall
consist of three (3) committee members, each from a different Club.
Representatives from Clubs involved in a dispute may not serve on any
working quorum.
2:02:04 The 1st Vice-President shall formulate suggested
punishments and make recommendations to the working quorum. The 1st
Vice-President shall not serve on a working quorum, but shall submit a
report of the findings to be published in the League Minutes.
2:02:05 The Treasurer shall establish and chair the Budget/Finance
committee. This committee shall be comprised of at least two members of
affiliated clubs, who are not members of the Executive Board. This
Committee shall have responsibilities to: 1) Review all financial
transactions for the preceding year and prepare a financial report for the
Board of Managers, and, 2) To prepare a proposed operating budget for the
coming year. These reports shall be presented by the Treasurer at the
Annual General Meeting and the operating budget shall be deemed approved
by affirmative vote of a simple majority of the votes cast.
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| 2:03 MEMBERSHIP |
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2:03:01 Application for
membership affiliation in this League must be submitted to the Executive
Board for approval by the Board of Managers by March 1 of each year.
Applications will be accepted from all organized clubs.
2:03:02 In order to be eligible for affiliation, an organized Club
shall:
A. Submit current Club By-Laws
with the Affiliation Application. Affiliation shall not be
accepted without By-Laws. A new
club shall have one year in which to comply.
B. Have a checking account opened in the name of the Club.
C. Have at least four (4) members who will serve as Manager,
Treasurer, Registrar, and PAD
Committee representative. Any
vacancies of the four (4) positions must be filled promptly.
D. Select uniform colors (or color) which are not the same as
those of any other affiliated
club.
E. Promote the participation of all interested youth in a
defined geographic area within the
League and shall not recruit
players from outside its defined area.
F. Be in good standing with the League with all fines, fees and
monies due the League paid.
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2:03:03 Affiliated Clubs must
submit each year, with the appropriate fee(s) :
A. Properly completed player
and/or team registration forms, prepared in accordance with the
current registration instructions
and procedures.
B. Submit upon original registration of each player, proof of
place and date of birth. (This must
be a legal document, no hospital
certificates, baptismal certificates etc. will be
accepted.)
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2:03:04 All dues and fees for Teams
shall be payable at the time of registration. Teams are not eligible for
play until all dues and fees are paid.
2:03:05 All bank checks, drafts and/or money orders submitted to
this League shall be made payable to the Sacramento Youth Soccer League or
SYSL.
2:03:06 All travel papers and/or documents from this League are to
be signed by the President or the Registrar with the approval of the
President.
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| 2:04 SACRAMENTO
UNITED |
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2:04:01 Sacramento
United is an extension of all affiliated Clubs, providing a competitive
level program for registered players residing within the SYSL boundaries.
2:04:02 This program shall be supported, in part, by establishment
of a Fund dedicated to the enhancement of competitive soccer. Fifty cents
of the League fee from every Sacramento Youth player will be credited to
this account. Funds will be dispersed by the League Treasurer in the
following order:
A. Pay the District League fees
for each team.
B. Contribute $25.00 per player on the youngest first year teams
to defray the cost of basic
uniforms. Exceptions will
be handled on a case by case basis.
C. Pay the entry fee for the first tournament for the youngest
first year teams. Exceptions will
be handled on a case by case
basis. (Limit $150.00 per team)
D. Provide matching funds to help defray the cost of player and
coaching clinics.
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2:04:03 The Sacramento United
Treasurer shall provide a semiannual financial statement from each team to
the Board of Managers.
2:04:04 All players must be selected through an organized tryout
procedure.
2:04:05 Sacramento United shall represent SYSL in the CYSA District
VI League and shall follow their playing rules.
2:04:06 The Sacramento United Administrator shall be recommended
by Sacramento United for approval by the Board of Managers.
2:04:07 All Sacramento United coaches and assistant coaches shall
be approved by the Board of Mangers. Each team must have a coach and
manager in order to register for seasonal play.
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| 2:05 MEETINGS |
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2:05:01 Regular
meetings of the Board of Managers will be held on the second (2nd) Tuesday
of each month. The agenda for regular meetings shall be as follows:
A. Call to Order and Roll Call
B. Introduction of Guests
C. Acceptance of Minutes of Previous Meeting
D. Correspondence
E. 1st Vice-President's Report
F. 2nd Vice-President's Report
G. Treasurer's Report
H. Registrar's Report
I. Sacramento United Report
J. President's Report
K. Committee Reports
L. Unfinished business
M. New Business
N. Good of the Game and Announcements
O. Adjournment and Date, Time and Place of next meeting
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2:05:02 The Board of Managers shall
meet whenever the President deems it necessary, or if he is instructed to
do so by four (4) or more members of the Board of Managers.
2:05:03 Affiliated clubs shall designate no more that four (4)
persons who, in the absence of the Club Manager may cast the vote for the
Club at meetings of the Board of Managers.
2:05:04 Any Club without a voting member present at two consecutive
meetings will be in bad standing and will be fined at the rate of
twenty-five dollars per missed meeting.
2:05:05 Any Club missing more than 3 meetings per elective year
will be put in bad standings and fined $100.00. Upon payment of said fine
the Club will be reinstated on a probationary basis. Any subsequent missed
meetings may cause further disciplinary action from the Board including
possible suspension or declination of affiliation for the next year.
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| 2:06 QUORUM |
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2:06:01 At all meetings
of the Board of Managers, fifty percent (.500) of the Board of Managers
shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. |
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| 2:07 SEASONAL
YEAR |
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2:07:01 The seasonal
year shall be from September 1 through August 31. Insurance coverage shall
be for the same period of time. |
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| 2:08 PROTESTS
AND APPEALS |
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2:08:01 In the matter of
protest and appeals, no individual, player, Team or Club shall engage the
services of a lawyer or attorney until all avenues of approach of protest
and appeals procedures are exhausted through the regular channels of
organized youth soccer. |
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| 2:09
RESPONSIBILITIES |
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2:09:01 Falsification
of records shall be grounds for disbarment from future participation
and/or membership
in the League.
2:09:02 A plea of ignorance to the Constitution, By-Laws, and Rules
and Regulations of this League is not sufficient, and violators may expect
appropriate action by the Board of Managers of this League.
2:09:03 Any person found guilty of violating the Constitution,
By-Laws, and/or Rules and Regulations of this League may be asked to
appear before the Board of Managers of this League to explain their
actions. |
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| 2:10 FINANCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY |
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2:10:01 This League
shall not assume, nor be liable for, the debts nor the financial
responsibilities, either implied or incurred, of any of its members. |
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| 2:11 LIABILITY
PROTECTION |
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2:11:01 All officers of this
League and officials of member Teams and players shall be covered against
personal liability claims by the California Youth Soccer Association for
performing acts and duties directly related to the work of this League. |
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| 2:12
DISSOLUTION |
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2:12:01 Should this
League dissolve, all assets remaining after payment of all debts shall be
turned over to the California Youth Soccer Association for the express
purpose of the development of youth soccer. |
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| 2:13 RULES OF
ORDER |
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2:13:01 Robert's Rules
of order shall be deemed as adopted at all meetings of this League unless
otherwise agreed to by participants. |
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