ARTICLE I – NAME

Novato South Little League Constitution

This organization shall be known as the Novato South Little League, hereinafter referred to as “NSLL.”

ARTICLE II – OBJECTIVE

SECTION 1

The objective of the NSLL shall be to implant firmly in the children of the community the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage, and respect for authority. We strive to instill the fundamentals of baseball to increase the enjoyment of the game. The goals of our objective are that the children grow to be good, decent, healthy and trustworthy citizens.

SECTION 2

To achieve this objective, the NSLL 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 the 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 Federal internal Revenue Code, The NSLL shall operate exclusively as a non-profit educational organization providing a supervised program of competitive baseball games. No part of the net earnings shall insure to the benefit of any private shareholder of individuals; 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 further the objective of this NSLL may apply to become a Member.

SECTION 2

Classes: There shall be the following classes of Members:

(a) Player Members. Any player candidate meeting the requirements of Little League Regulation IV shall be eligible to compete for participation. Player Members shall have no rights, duties or obligations in the management or in the property of the NSLL.

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2. (b)  Regular Members. Any adult actively interested in furthering the objectives of the NSLL may become a Regular Member upon election and payment of dues as hereinafter provided. Only Regular Members in good standing are eligible to vote at General Membership Meetings.

   All Officers, Board Members, Committee Members, Managers and Coaches (as appointed by the Board each year and whose status terminates at the end of each playing season), Volunteer umpires and other elected or appointed officials including Team Parents who have submitted an approved volunteer application and have been recognized by the Board of Directors must and will be Regular Members, provided they remain in good standing (“Volunteers”). In addition to Volunteers, Regular Members include any parent or guardian of a Player Member who makes at least a $20 contribution to NSLL during the year (or such other amount as the Board of Directors may determine from time-to-time), excluding player registration fees, and who requests to be a Regular Member. The Secretary will maintain a list of current Regular Members.

   (Note: Regular Members of the league automatically include all current Managers, Coaches, Volunteer Umpires, Board Members, Officers of the Board and any other person who is currently recognized by the Board as a Volunteer in the NSLL. Regular Members, who are parents or guardians of Player Members from the immediately preceding season and who will remain eligible to compete in NSLL in the upcoming season, will remain Regular Members until a new Board has been installed in September at the Annual Meeting, at which point the compilation of Regular Members begins again.)

3. (c)  Honorary Members. Any person not a Regular Member who makes financial or other contribution to the NSLL may by a majority vote of the Board of Directors become an Honorary Member, but such person shall have no rights, duties or obligations in the management or the property of the NSLL.

As used hereinafter, the word “Member” shall mean a Regular Member unless otherwise stated.

SECTION 3 Other Affiliations.

1. (a)  Members, whether Regular or Player, shall not be required to be affiliated with another organization or group to qualify as members of the NSLL.
2. (b)  Regular Members should not be actively engaged in the promotion and/or operation of any other baseball/softball program (that competes with NSLL).

SECTION 4
Suspension or Termination. Membership may be terminated by resignation or action of the Board

of Directors as follows:

(a) The Board of Directors, by a two-thirds vote of those present at any duly constituted Board meeting, shall have the authority to discipline or suspend or terminate the membership of

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any Member of any class, including mangers and coaches, when the conduct of such person is considered detrimental to the best interests of the NSLL and/or Little League Baseball. The Membership involved shall be notified of such meetings, informed of the general nature of the charges and given an opportunity to appear at the meeting to answer such charges.

(b) The Board of Directors shall, in case of a Player Member, give notice to the manager of the team for which the player is a Player Member. Said manager shall appear, in the capacity of an advisor, with the player before the Board of Directors or a duly appointed committee of the Board of Directors. The player’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s) may also be present. The Board of Directors shall have full power to suspend or revoke such player’s right to the future participation by two-thirds vote of those present at any duly constituted meeting.

ARTICLE IV – GENERAL MEMBESHIP MEETINGS SECTION 1

Definition. A General Membership Meeting is any meeting of the membership of the league (including Special General Membership Meetings (Section 7). A minimum of one per year (Annual Meeting, see Section 6) is required.

SECTION 2

Notice of the Meeting. Notice of each General Membership Meeting shall be delivered personally, electronically or by mail to each Member at the last recorded address, and prominently posted on the NSLL Website at least 10 days in advance of the meeting, setting for the place, time and purpose of the meeting. In lieu of the above methods, notice may be given in such form a may be authorized by the Meeting, from time to time, a regularly convened General Membership Meeting.

SECTION 3

Quorum. At any General Membership Meeting, the presence in person or representation by absentee ballot of one fifth (20%) of the members shall be necessary to constitute a quorum. If a quorum is not present, any discussion among the membership shall be considered informational only; no business shall be conducted.

SECTION 4

Voting. Only Regular Members shall be entitle to make motions and vote at General Membership Meetings. However, the Board of Directors may invite, admit and recognize guests for presentations or comments during General Membership Meetings. (Those eligible to take part at meetings of the Board of Directors are described in Article VI, Section 4.)

SECTION 5

Absentee Ballot. For the express purpose of accommodating a Regular Member in good standing who cannot be in attendance at the Annual Meeting, or any General Membership Meeting at which new Board members will be elected, an absentee ballot may be requested and obtained from the Secretary of the NSLL. The absentee ballot shall be properly completed, signed and returned in a

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sealed envelope to the Secretary prior to the date of the election. The Secretary shall present all absentee ballots o the Election Chairman (appointed at the meeting on the date of the meeting, prior to the voting portion of the election process).

SECTION 6

Annual Meeting of the Members. The Annual Meeting of the Members of the NSLL shall be held on the second Tuesday of September at 7:00 p.m. each year for the purpose of electing new Members, electing the Board of Directors, receiving reports, reviewing the Constitution, appointing committees, and for the transaction of such business as may properly come before the meeting.

The membership shall receive at the Annual Meeting of the Members of the NSLL a report, verified by the President and Treasurer, or by a majority of the Directors, showing:

1. (1)  The condition of the NSLL, to be presented by the President or his/her designate.
2. (2)  A general summary of funds received and expended by the NSLL for the previous year, the

amount of funds currently in possession of the NSLL, and the name of the financial institution in which such funds are maintained;

(3) The whole amount of real and personal property owned by the NSLL, where located, and where and how invested;

(4) For the past year, the amount and nature of the property acquired, with the date of the report and the manner of the acquisition, the amount applied, appropriated or expended, and the purposes, objects, or persons to or for which, such applications, appropriations or expenditures have been made.

(5) The names of the persons who have been admitted to regular membership in the NSLL during such year. This report shall be filed with the records of the NSLL and entered in the minutes of the proceedings of the Annual Meeting. A copy of such report shall be forwarded to Little League Headquarters.

At the Annual Meeting, the Members shall determine the number of Directors to be elected for the ensuing year and shall elect such number of Directors. The number of Directors elected shall be not less than six (6) and not more than twenty-five (25).

After the Board of Directors is elected, the Board shall meet to elect officers. After the election, the Board of Directors shall assume the performance of its duties on October 1. The Board’s term of office shall continue until its successors are elected and qualified under this section.

The Officers of the Board of Directors shall include, at a minimum, the President, one or more Vice Presidents, Treasurer, Secretary, one or more Player Agents and a Safety Officer. The Board shall also include a minimum of one manager and one volunteer umpire. Only volunteer umpires may be elected to the Board. The total number of coaches and managers from all leagues shall not exceed a minority of the total board.

SECTION 7

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Special General Membership Meeting. Special General Membership Meeting of the Members may be called by the Board of Directors, the Secretary or the President at their discretion. Upon the written request of ten (10) Regular Members, the President or Secretary shall call a Special General Membership Meeting to consider the subject specified in the request. No business other than that specified in the notice of the meeting shall be transacted at any Special General Membership Meeting. Such Special General Membership Meeting shall be scheduled to take place not less than thirty (30) days after the request is received by the President or Secretary.

SECTION 8

Rules of Order for General Membership Meetings. Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the proceedings of all General Membership Meetings, except where it conflicts with this Constitution of the NSLL.

SECTION 9

Electronic Ballot. The Board of Directors may determine to conduct any vote or election by Regular Members (including for purposes of the Annual Meeting or any General Membership Meeting) through electronic means by which a secure, reliable vote may be conducted, provided that an in-person Annual Meeting of Regular Members must be held prior to the conclusion of any vote by Regular Members regarding business conducted at the Annual Meeting. In such event, the Annual Meeting will be deemed continued through the conclusion of the vote by electronic means.

ARTICLE V – BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SECTION 1

Authority. The management of the property and affairs of the NSLL shall be vested in the Board of Directors.

SECTION 2

Increase in Number. The number of Board of Directors so fixed at the Annual Meeting may be increased at any General Membership Meeting or Special Meeting of the Members (so long as such was stated in the notice of the Special Meeting of the Members). If the number is increased, the additional Directors may be elected at the meeting at which the increase is voted, or at any subsequent General Membership Meeting. All elections of additional directors shall be by majority vote of all Regular Members present or represented by a properly executed and signed absentee ballot with the Secretary prior to the election meeting.

SECTION 3

Vacancies. If any vacancy occurs in the Board of Directors, it may be filled by a majority vote of the remaining Directors at any regular Board meeting or at any Special Board Meeting called for the purpose.

SECTION 4

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Board Meeting, Notice and Quorum. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held immediately following the Annual Meeting and on such days thereafter as shall be determined by the Board.

1. (a)  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 Board Meeting. In the case of Special Board Meetings, such notice shall include the purposes of the meeting and no matters not so stated may be acted upon at the meeting.
2. (b)  Notice of each Board meeting shall be given by the Secretary personally, electronically, or by mail to each Director at least four (4) days before the time appointed for the meeting to the last recorded address of each Director.
3. (c)  Fifty (50) percent of the members of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. If a quorum is not present, no business shall be conducted.
4. (d)  Only members of the Board of Directors may make motions and vote at meetings of the Board of Directors. However, the Board of Directors may invite, admit and recognize guests for presentations or comments during Board meetings as long as the President or Secretary has received 24 hours prior notice.

SECTION 5

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 of Directors may adopt such a rules and regulations of the conduct of its meetings and the management of the NSLL as it may deem proper, provided such rules and regulations do not conflict with this Constitution.

The Board of Directors shall have the power by a two-thirds vote of those present at any regular Board or Special Board Meeting to discipline, suspend or remove any Director or Officer of Committee Member of the NSLL in accordance with the procedure set forth in Article III, Section 4(a) & (b).

SECTION 6
Rules of Order for Board meetings. Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the proceedings of all

Boards of Directors meetings, except where the same conflicts with this Constitution of the NSLL.

SECTION 7

Participation Requirement. A member of the Board of Directors must attend, either in person or by telephonic means, at least 70 percent of all regularly scheduled board meetings, with the regular meeting schedule determined by the Board at the beginning of the Board year (which begins October 1). For example: If the Board sets eleven regular meetings (once per month except for July), a Director may only miss three. In this example, once a Director has missed a fourth board meeting, the Vice President must make a motion at the next Board meeting to remove such Director’s voting authority for the remainder of that Director’s term. Based on available information about the Director’s absences, the Board will vote to approve or disapprove the motion.”

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ARTICLE VI – DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE BOARD SECTION 1

Appointments. The Board of Directors may appoint such other officers of agents as it may deem necessary or desirable, and may prescribe the powers and duties of each. 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 of Directors by the membership or have been elected to fill a vacancy on the Board.

SECTION 2
President. The President shall:

1. (a)  Conduct the affairs of the NSLL and execute the policies established by the Board.
2. (b)  Present a report of the condition of the NSLL at the Annual Meeting.
3. (c)  Communicate to the Board of Directors such matters as are deemed appropriate, and make

   such suggestions as may tend to promote the welfare of the NSLL.

4. (d)  Be responsible for the conduct of the NSLL in strict conformity to the policies, principles,

   Rules and Regulations of Little League Baseball, Inc., as agreed to under the conditions of

   charter issued to the NSLL by that organization.

5. (e)  Designate in writing other officers, if necessary, to have power to make and execute for/and

   in the name of the NSLL such contracts and leases they may receive and which have had

   prior approval of the Board.

6. (f)  Investigate complaints, irregularities and conditions detrimental to the NSLL and report

   thereon to the Board or appropriate committee as circumstances warrant.

7. (g)  Prepare and submit an annual budget to the Board of Directors and be responsible for the

   proper execution thereof.

8. (h)  With the assistance of Player Agent, examine the application and support proof-of-age

   documents of every player candidate and certify to residence and age eligibility before the player may be accepted for tryouts and selection.

SECTION 3
Vice President. The Vice President shall:

1. (a)  Perform the duties of the President in the absence or disability of the President, provided he or she is authorized by the President or Board to so act. When so acting, the Vice President shall have all the power of that office.
2. (b)  Conduct the tryouts in conjunction with the Player Agent.
3. (c)  Perform such duties as from time to time may be assigned by the Board of Directors or

   President.

SECTION 4
Secretary. The Secretary shall:

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1. (a)  Be responsible for recording the activities of the NSLL and maintain appropriate files, mailing lists and necessary records.
2. (b)  Maintain a list of all Regular and Honorary Members, Directors and committee members and give notice of all meetings of the NSLL, the Board of Directors and Committees.
3. (c)  Issue membership cards to Regular Members, if approved by the Board of Directors.
4. (d)  Keep the minutes of the meetings of the Members, the Board of Directors and the Executive

   Committee, and file them in a book kept for that purpose.

5. (e)  Conduct all correspondence not otherwise specifically delegated in connection with said

   meetings and carry out all orders, votes and resolutions not otherwise committed.

6. (f)  Notify Members, Directors, Offices and Committee Members of their election or

   appointment.

7. (g)  Perform such duties as are herein specifically set forth, in addition to such other duties as are

   customarily incident to the office of Secretary or a may be assigned by the Board of Directors.

SECTION 5
Treasurer. The Treasurer shall:

1. (a)  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.
2. (b)  Receive all monies and securities, and deposit it in a depository approved by the Board of Directors.
3. (c)  Keep records for the receipt and disbursement of all monies and securities of the NSLL, 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.
4. (d)  Prepare an annual budget, under the direction of the President, for submission to the Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting.
5. (e)  Prepare an annual financial report, under the direction of the President, for submission to the Membership and Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting, and to Little League Headquarters.

SECTION 6
Player Agent. The Player Agent shall:

1. (a)  Record all player transactions and maintain an accurate and up-to-date record thereof.
2. (b)  Receive and review application for player candidates and assist the President in verifying

   residence and age eligibility.

3. (c)  Conduct the tryouts with the NSLL Vice President, the player draft and all other player

   transaction or selection meetings.

4. (d)  Prepare for the President’s signature and submission to Little League Headquarters, team

   rosters, including players claimed, and the tournament team eligibility affidavit.

5. (e)  Notify Little League Headquarters of any subsequent player replacements or trades.
6. (f)  Administer the player pool.

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SECTION 7
Safety Officer. The Safety Officer shall:

1. (a)  Be responsible to create awareness, through education and information, of the opportunities to provide a safer environment for youngsters and all participants of Little League Baseball.
2. (b)  Develop and implement a plan for increasing safety of activates, equipment and facilities through education, compliance and reporting as follows:

(1) Education – Should facilitate meetings and distribute information among participants including players, managers, coaches, umpires, league officials, parents, guardians and other volunteers.
(2) Compliance – Should promote safety compliance leadership by increasing awareness of the safety opportunities that arise from these responsibilities.
(3) Reporting – Define a process to assure that incidents are recorded, information is sent to league/district and national offices, and follow-up information on medical and other data is forwarded as available.

ARTICLE VII – EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND MANAGERS COMMITTEE

SECTION 1 – EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Board of Directors shall appoint an Executive Committee, which shall consist of not less than three (3) nor more than six (6) Directors, one of whom shall be the President of the NSLL.

The Executive Committee shall serve as the Conduct Committee which reviews any complaint and decides any potential disciplinary action concerning any board member, other board-appointed position (such as a Commissioner), Manager, Coach, parent, or player. Board members and Commissioners will refer any report of complaint to the Executive Committee following (where appropriate) investigation into the complaint by the relevant Commissioner. The Executive Committee may request an investigation by and report from a Commissioner. The Commissioner of a division may not be a manager or coach in that division.

The Executive Committee shall advise with and assist the Officers of the NSLL 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, but in no event will the Executive Committee have authority over the Board of Directors.

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.

SECTION 2 – MANAGERS COMMITTEE

The Board of Directors shall appoint a Managers Committee consisting of three (3) current Regular Members of NSLL. The composition of the Managers Committee must meet the following requirements: At least two will be on the Board of Directors; only one at most (but ideally one) will be related to a player returning to the Majors in the upcoming season; only one at most (but ideally one) will be related to a player eligible for the most advanced Minors division in the upcoming

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season; none will apply to be a manager in the Majors or most advanced Minors divisions for the upcoming season.

The committee shall review applications, interview and investigate prospective managers for the Majors and AAA Minors division teams according to the following criteria, which are consistent with NSLL's objectives and shall be reflected on the application for Manager which each candidate must fill-out and submit:

•   experience teaching the fundamentals of baseball,
•   leadership and organizational skills to run a team,
•   demonstrated understanding, patience, and capacity to work with children,
•   evidence of good sportsmanship and explanation of any prior disciplinary history

  involving youth sports,

•   ability to instill in a positive manner the ideals of honesty, loyalty, courage and

  respect for authority.

  The Committee shall consider applicants’ history of attendance at prior NSLL mandatory manager and coach training.

  Following review of applications, interviews and investigation including contacting each candidate's references, the Committee shall present its findings and recommend acceptable candidates to
  the President for appointment and subsequent approval by the Board of Directors. It shall, during the playing season, observe the conduct of the managers and coaches and report its findings to the President.

  ARTICLE VIII – OTHER COMMITTEES

  SECTION 1

  The Board of Directors may vote to establish one or more of the following (or other) standing or ad hoc committees.

  Nominating Committee. The Board of Directors may appoint a Nominating Committee consisting of three (3) Directors and other appointed Regular Members. The Committee shall investigate and consider eligible candidates and submit at the Annual Meeting a slate of candidates for the Board of Directors. The Committee shall also submit for consideration by the Board 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 Committee shall receive the names of prospective Honorary 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.

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SECTION 3

Finance Committee. The Board of Directors may appoint a Finance Committee consisting of not less than three (3) nor more than five (5) Directors. The Treasurer shall be an ex-officio member of the Committee. The Committee shall investigate ways and means of financing the NSLL including team sponsorships and submit recommendation. It shall be responsible for taking up collections at games, if such collections are authorized by the NSLL, and shall turn over said collections to the Treasurer immediately after each game.

SECTION 4

Building Property & Grounds Committee. The Board of Directors may appoint a Building Property & Grounds Committee, consisting of up to three (3) Directors and other appointed Regular Members. The Committee shall investigate and recommend available, suitable sites and plans for development in cooperation with the Finance Committee. It shall be responsible for all care, maintenance, repair and improvements of playing fields, buildings and grounds.

SECTION 5

Play Equipment Committee. The Board of Directors may appoint a Play Equipment Committee, which shall secure bids on needed supplies and equipment and make recommendations for their purchase to the Board. The Committee shall be responsible of the proper issuance of such supplies and equipment and for the repair, cleaning and storage thereof at the close of season.

SECTION 6

Umpire Committee. The Board of Directors may appoint an Umpire Committee consisting of three (3) Directors and other appointed Regular Members. The Committee shall recruit, interview and recommend to the President for appointment a staff of umpires, including a chief umpire and replacement. When appointed, the staff of umpires shall be under the personal direction of the President, assisted by the Chief Umpire who shall train, observe and schedule the staff.

SECTION 7

District Committee. The Board of Directors may appoint a District Committee consisting of the President and two (2) Directors. The Committee shall assist the District Administrator in the interleague district functions including the selection of member of the district Administrator’s Advisory Committee and the selection of tournament sites and area tournament directors.

SECTION 8

Booster Committee. The Board of Directors may appoint a Booster Committee (AKA Auxiliary Committee) consisting of the Treasurer and two (2) other Directors and other appointed Regular Members. The Committee shall coordinate the activities of the Boosters, which will include fund raising, the Opening Day Parade, production of the Program Book, and all other special events or projects approved by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall approve in advance all projects and actions of the Boosters.

SECTION 9

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Auditing Committee. The Board of Directors may appoint an Auditing Committee consisting of three (3) Directors. The President, Treasurer or signatories of checks are not eligible. The Committee will review the NSLL’s books and records annually prior to the Annual Meeting and attach a statement of its findings tot eh 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 10

Minor League Committee. The Board of Directors may appoint a Minor League Committee consisting of three (3) Directors. The Chairman of the Committee shall be the Minor League Vice President and be responsible to the President for the proper conduct of the Minor League operation.

ARTICLE IX – AFFILIATION SECTION 1

Charter. The NSLL shall annually apply for a charter from Little League Baseball. Incorporated, and shall do all things necessary to obtain and maintain such charter. The NSLL 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 this NSLL.

SECTION 3

Local Rules, Ground Rules and/or Bylaws. The local rules, ground rules and/or bylaws of this NSLL shall be adopted by the Board of Directors at a meeting to be held not less than one month previous to the first scheduled game of the season, but shall in no way conflict with the Rules, Regulations and Policies of Little League Baseball, Incorporated, nor shall they conflict with this Constitution. The local rules, ground rules and/or bylaws of this NSLL shall expire at the end of each fiscal year, and are not considered part of this Constitution. (See Article XI, Section 7 for fiscal years of this league).

ARTICLE X – FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING SECTION 1

Authority. The Board of Directors shall decide all matters pertaining to the finances of the NSLL and it shall place al income including Booster funds, in a common league treasury, directing the expenditure of funds in such manner as will give no individual or team an advantage over those in competition with such individual or team.

SECTION 2

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Contributions. The Board shall not permit the contribution of funds or property to individual teams but shall solicit funds for the common treasury of the NSLL, thereby to discourage favoritism among teams and to endeavor to equalize the benefits of the NSLL.

SECTION 3
Solicitations. The Board shall not permit the solicitation of funds in the name of the Little League

Baseball unless all of the funds so raised are placed in the NSLL treasury.

SECTION 4

Disbursement of the Funds. The Board shall not permit the disbursement of NSLL funds for other than the conduct of Little League activities in accordance with the rules, regulations and policies of Little League Baseball, Incorporated. All disbursements shall be made by check. All checks shall be signed by the NSLL President or officers or person or persons as the Board of Directors shall determine.

SECTION 5

Compensation. No Director, Officer or Member of the NSLL shall receive, directly or indirectly any salary, compensation or emolument from the NSLL for services rendered as Director, Officer or Member.

SECTION 6
Deposits. All monies received, including Booster Funds, shall be deposited to the credit of the

NSLL in an account or accounts designated by the Board.

SECTION 7
Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the NSLL shall begin on October 1 and shall end on September 30. SECTION 8

Distribution of Property Upon Dissolution. Upon dissolution of the NSLL and after all outstanding debts and claims have been satisfied, the Members shall direct the remaining property of the NSLL to another Federally Incorporated entity which maintains the same objectives as set forth in Article II of this Constitution, which are or may be entitled to exemption under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or any future corresponding provision.

ARTICLE XI – AMENDMENTS

This Constitution may be amended, repealed or altered in whole or in part by a majority vote at any duly organized meeting of the Members provided notice of the proposed change is included in the notice of such meeting. Draft of all proposed amendments shall be submitted to Little League Baseball, Incorporated, for approval before implementation.

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This Constitution, as amended, was approved by the NSLL Membership on September 30, 2014.

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