2:01:01 Areas near the territorial limits of this Club may be given permission to affiliate with other recognized Associations, but shall not change affiliation after becoming a member, except with the consent of the Board of Directors of the SRYSL.

2:01:02 All non-member teams within the territorial jurisdiction of this Club shall be deemed as an "Unaffiliated Organization". Any affiliated team playing games or "doing business" with an unaffiliated organization, without prior approval of the Club and/or the SRYSL Board of Directors, shall face disciplinary action and/or suspension.

2:02 Board of Directors

2:02:01 The majority of the eligible members of this Club present and voting at the Annual General Meeting shall elect the Board of Directors, who shall serve for a period of two years. So that there shall be at no time a completely newly elected Board, one half (1/2) of said Board shall be elected in even numbered years and one half (1/2) shall be elected in odd numbered years. The Board shall elect from its members a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Registrar, two SRYSL representatives, and other working coordinator positions as deemed necessary to complete the work of the Board. The term of office shall commence with the next year's regularly scheduled meeting of the Board. The immediate past President shall hold the position of President until a new President is elected.

      A. President: The President shall conduct all meeting of the Board, shall preside over the AGM, and shall cast a vote only in the case of a tie. The President shall appoint Standing Committees and their Chairmen in accordance with the provisions of Section 2:03 "Standing Committees". The president shall also appoint Members-At-Large, as appropriate and subject to the approval of the Board, for the period of one year.

     B. Vice-President: In the absence of the President, the Vice-President shall preside over all meetings of the Board. The Vice-President shall chair the Internal Affairs Committee of the Board.

     C. Secretary: The Secretary shall keep an accurate record of all meetings, handle all correspondence, give notice of meetings and maintain the files of this Club. The Secretary shall be responsible also for the preparation of the Annual Report.

     D. Treasurer: The Treasurer shall give receipt for all monies which shall be deposited in a recognized bank in the name of this Club. All accounts shall be paid by check and shall bear two signatures: the Treasurers, and/or the President's, Vice-President's, or Secretary's. The receipt book and vouchers shall be produced when required by the Board, properly balanced according to the bank book and statement, whichever is up to date. The Treasurer shall be responsible also for the preparation of any and all papers pursuant to the Articles of Incorporation and Tax Excemption status of the SRYSL. The Treasurer shall prepare, each year, a full financial statement to be presented to the SRYSL Treasurer. The Treasurer shall be bondable by a reputable bonding agency.

     E. Registrar: The Registrar is responsible for organizing the annual Club registration, registering all players, coaches, and referees, collecting the registration fees and passing on required registration files and fees to the SRYSL Registrar. The Registrar also helps form recreational teams and prepares rosters.

     F. League Representatives: Two members of the Board shall be responsible for representing the Club at all Board meeting of SRYSL. Written reports, minutes of the SRYSL Board meetings, verbal reports (included in the minutes of the Club Board meetings) shall be presented to the Board at the next meeting.

     G. Nominations: Nominees to the Board will be accepted at the AGM. Nominees must be present at the AGM and accept or decline at that time.

     H. Members-At-Large: The President has the authority to appoint to the Board, if deemed necessary and subject to confirmation by the Board, Members-At-Large, for a single year or fraction thereof, each with a full voting privilege. There shall be no more than six such appointments. The immediate past President shall be a Member-At-Large.

2:02:02 The Board shall be responsible for and have sole authority for the following:

     A. Enforcing and interpreting the Constitution, By-Laws and General Procedures

    B. Approving affiliated teams and members

     C. Approving all youth games with members teams and/or select teams

     D. Approving any inter-club and inter-league play

     E. Approving the formation and operation of all Youth Cub Games in which Club teams participate

     F. Shall from time to time make temporary rules and regulations for specific cases or occasions not provided for in the Constitution, By-Laws and General Procedures, but which are deemed necessary to carry out the objectives of this Club.

2:02:03 The duties of the Board shall include the following:

     A. Be thoroughly familiar with the Constitution, By-Laws and General Procedures of the Club and SRYSL and the insurance programs for youth soccer, so as to be in a position to interpret same. Where there is doubt, a ruling should be obtained from the President of the Club.

     B. Be present at all meeting of the Board, unless otherwise excused.

     C. Be present at the AGM to advise, when requested, on the procedures for the election of Club officers and the proper procedures for the administration of Club business.

     D. Keep a record of youth registered in this Club, check proof of players birth dates by birth certificates, and check addresses, if needed, for Club membership verification.

     E. Develop an Internal Affairs committee to assure that Club requirements are being met and to act as the Board's investigative body in the resolution of non-protestable allegations and disputes.

     F. Supervise public relations of the Club.

     G. Promote adult interest in the youth soccer program and recruit desirable persons to assist the development of the game.

2:02:04 The Board shall have the right and the authority to suspend, bar completely, or otherwise discipline any player, coach, manager, team assistant, Board member, or referee from any member team or from this club.

2:02:05 Any Board member who misses three consecutive Board meetings will be dismissed from the Board, unless determined otherwise by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the Board. Each case will be investigated by the President before presenting it to the Board with the President's recommendation of the action to be taken.

2:02:06 The majority of the voting membership of this Club may request a hearing for the removal of a member of the Board at any time.

2:02:07 The Board of Directors shall have the authority to remove, with cause, any member of the Board with the proper hearing. Notice of said hearing shall be given, in writing, at least 14 days prior to the hearing. Caused shall be deemed as not performing one's duties as set forth by the Constitution and By-Laws or for being found guilty of conduct that is detrimental to the purpose of the Club. To remove a member of the Board for disciplinary reasons, other than that listed in Section 2:02:05, requires a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the Board.

2:02:08 When the position of a member of the Board is declared vacant, the President will fill the vacancy by appointment with the confirmation of the Board. The new member will serve out the remaining term of the Board member being replaced.

2:02:09 Order of Succession

     A. In the event the President is unable to complete his term, the Vice-President shall assume all the President's duties and will serve the remaining term of the President being replaced.

     B. In the event the Vice-President is unable to complete the President's term, a new President will be elected by the Board, from its members. That person will serve the remaining term of the President being replaced.

     C. Should any other elected Board member be unable to complete his term of office, that office will be filled by appointment of a new Board member pursuant to Section 2:02:08. The new member will serve the remaining term of the member being replaced.

2.03 Standing Committees

2:03:01 The following Standing Committee shall be appointed yearly by the President, subject to the approval of the Board. Standing Committee members need not be members of the board.

     A. Rules and Revisions Committee: shall identify any changes required to the Constitution, By-Laws and General Procedures to be submitted for approval at the AGM or to the Board.

     B. Advanced House Committee: shall determine Class III player tryout criteria and shall recruit and recommend coaches to the board for approval.

     C. Ways and Means Committee: shall prepare a yearly budget for approval at the February Board meeting and shall coordinate all fund raising projects.

     D. Protest and Appeals Committee: shall hear all protests and appeals related to play.

     E. Internal Affairs Committee: shall assure that Club requirements are being met and shall act as the Board's investigative body in the resolution of non-protestable allegations and disputes.

2:04 Membership

2:04:01 Any applicant for membership in this Club shall submit yearly, to the Club Registrar:

     A. A properly completed player registration form, prepared in accordance with current registration instructions and procedures.

     B. With the initial registration of each player, proof of place and date of birth, and proof of address.

     C. Full payment of all dues and fees.

2:04:02 Annual fees for players are due and payable, unless otherwise provided for by the Board of Directors, at the time of registration. Teams are not considered registered until all of that team's player fees are paid, nor will players be placed on teams until their fees are paid.

2:05 Open

2:06 Meetings

2:06:01 Regular meetings of the board will be held monthly, with dates, times and location determined at the first meeting of the new board. The agenda for the regular meetings shall include the following:

     A. Call to Order

     B. Roll Call

     C. Introduction of Guests

     D. Acceptance of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

     E. Correspondence

     F. Treasurer's Report

     G. Other Board Member Reports

     H. Committee Reports

     I. Unfinished Business

     J. New Business

     K. Good of the Game

     L. Adjournment

2:06:02 The Board shall meet whenever the President deems it necessary, or if he is instructed to do so by four or more Board members.

2:07 Quorum

2:07:01 At all meetings of the Board, 50% of the current Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

2:08 Seasonal Year

2:08:01 The seasonal year shall be from August 1st through July 31st. Insurance coverage shall be for the same period of time.

2:09 Protest and Appeals

2:09:01 In the matter of Protest and Appeals, no person(s) associated with the operations of this Club may invoke the aid of any lawyer or the courts of any state or of the United States without first exhausting all available remedies within NOYSC, SRYSL, CYSA, USYSA, and USSF, including a final appeal to the USSF Council at its Annual General Meeting.

2:10 Responsibilities

2:10:01 The Club shall be responsible for governing those persons associated with their operations. Teams shall abide by the SRYSL rules under which they are affiliated.

2:10:02 Falsification of records shall be grounds for disbarment from future participation and/or membership in this club.

2:10:03 A plea of ignorance of the Constitution, By-Laws and/or General Procedures of this Club is not sufficient and violators may expect appropriate action by the Board.

2:10:04 Any person found guilty of violating the Constitution, By-Laws or General Procedures of this Club may be asked to appear before the Board of this Club and/or SRYSL, in order to explain this action.

2:11 Financial Responsibility

2:11:01 This Club shall not assume, nor be liable for, the debts nor the financial responsibilities, either implied or incurred, of any of its members, member coaches, managers, or teams.

2:12 Liability Protection

2:12:01 All Officers of this Club and officials of member teams and clubs shall be covered against personal liability claims by SRYSL for performing acts and duties directly related to the work of this Club.

2:13 Dissolution

2:13:01 Should this Club be dissolved, all assets remaining after payment of all debts shall be turned over to SRYSL for the express purpose of the development of youth soccer in Santa Rosa.

2:14 Rules of Order

2:14:01 Robert's Rules of Orders shall be deemed as adopted at all meetings of this club unless otherwise agreed to by the participants.

(End of NOYSC By-Laws, Adopted 12/92)