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PUGET SOUND JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE, INC.

CHARTER BY-LAWS

ARTICLE I

OBJECTIVES OR PURPOSE

1. To inspire youth, regardless of Race, Color or Creed to participate in a vigorous and entertaining activity.

2. To bring our youth closer together through the means of a common interest in teamwork, fair play and fellowship.

3. To acquaint cheerleaders with the fundamentals in organized cheering and dance routines.

4. To teach the fundamentals of the game while employing the elements of safety and intelligent supervision.

5. To teach sportsmanship, in defeat as well as victory.

6. To keep the welfare of our youth first and foremost at all times.

ARTICLE II

MEMBERSHIP

1. Membership of the League shall consist of:

A. Coaches and their staffs of the member franchises.

B. Parents of participants and other interested parties of member franchises.

C. Honorary members of the member franchises.

D. Parties interested in furthering the purposes listed in Article I.

ARTICLE III

CONDITIONS OF MEMBERSHIP

1. According to WAC 230-25-260, a Bonafide Member of Organizations conducting fund raising events, for the purpose of eligibility to participate in managing or otherwise assisting in the operation of a fund raising event, a person is a bonafide member of a bonafide charitable nonprofit organization only when he or she:

A. has become a member prior to the commencement of the fund raising event and such membership was

not dependent upon or in any way related to the payment of consideration to participate in any gambling activity and:

B. has:

1. been admitted upon written application, only after investigation and ballot with such action being recorded in the official minutes of a regular meeting or:

2. has held full and regular membership status in the organization for a period of not less than twelve consecutive months prior to the subject fund raising event and:

3. has paid reasonable initiation or admission fees for membership and is not in arrears in payment of such fees or dues and:

4. has met all other conditions required by the organization for membership and in all respects a member in good standing at the time of subject fund raising event.

C. Upon approval by the Board of Directors a person may become a member by:

1. purchasing an annual membership card or:

2. being awarded a Honorary membership by the Board of Directors.

D. A member shall cease to be a member when:

1. there is failure, neglect of refusal to pay any dues for current membership card (renewable yearly) or:

2. on the acceptance by the Board of Directors of a written resignation or:

3. has failed to comply with the objectives or purpose of the League which can be proven by the Board of Directors or defended by same.

ARTICLE IV

ORGANIZATION

A. The League shall operate through:

1. a majority vote of an elected Board of Directors to be the governing body for all League activities and to be their representative, legislative and executive body,

ARTICLE V

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

A. The Board of Directors shall consist of an elected franchise representative from each member franchise and the elected officers of the Board of Directors,

1. The franchise representatives shall elect the officers of the Board of Directors.

2. The newly elected members of the Board of Directors shall take office on the Board in December of each year.

3. In the event that a vacancy on the Board of Directors occurs, their replacement shall come from their respective organization for the period up to the next annual election.

4. The League may, by extraordinary resolution, remove any Director, including any officer of the League before the expiration of his or her period of office,

B. The officers of the Board of Directors shall be:

1. Commissioner

2. Assistant Commissioner

3. Athletic Director

4. Secretary

5. Treasurer

6. Cheer Coordinator

7. Insurance Coordinator

C. Duties of the officers of the Board of Directors shall be:

1. COMMISSIONER: It shall be the duty of the Commissioner to preside at all League and Board of Director meetings, He/She shall appoint members of each standing committee and be an unofficial member of those committees. He/She shall handle all complaints. The Commissioner will be responsible to the State of Washington for all instruments issued by the League. The Commissioner shall execute all other duties inherent to that office, The Commissioner will turn over all organizational correspondence and property to his/her successor,

2. ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER: It shall be the duty of the Assistant Commissioner to assume all the powers and functions of the Commissioner in his/her absence and be interim Commissioner until franchises can elect a replacement. The Assistant Commissioner will preside over the Rules, Ages/Weights, Charter By-Laws meetings. The Assistant Commissioner will handle all protests/ complaints with the assistance of the Athletic Director. The Assistant Commissioner will audit the checking account monthly in coordination with the Treasurer and Secretary, The Assistant Commissioner will execute all other duties as directed by the Commissioner or the Board of Directors. In the event that a Franchise cannot handle a problem with a player or coach at Franchise level the issue will be referred to the Assistant Commissioner. The Assistant Commissioner has one (1) vote. The Assistant Commissioner will turn over all organizational correspondence and property to his/her successor.

3. ATHLETIC DIRECTOR: It shall be the duty of the Athletic Director to schedule the Jamboree, regular season games, protests, make up games and post season games. Tentative schedules will be given to the franchises no later than the March League meeting. The Athletic Director shall be in charge of all eligibility requirements including Rosters and Weigh-Ins. The Athletic Director will execute all other duties as directed by the Commissioner or the Board of Directors. The Athletic Director will have one (1) vote. The Athletic Director will turn all organizational correspondence and property to his/her successor.

4. SECRETARY: It shall be the duty of the Secretary to prepare, maintain and disburse all correspondence required for efficient operation of the League. The Secretary will make an agenda and take full minutes of

all meetings. The minutes will be mailed to each member of the Board of Directors within seven (7) days after the meeting. The Secretary will also prepare, maintain and disburse a current role of Franchise Representatives as well as take attendance at all meetings. The Secretary shall distribute all requesting members copies of the Charter By-Laws. The Secretary will audit the checking account in coordination with the Treasurer and the Assistant Commissioner. The Secretary will have one (1) vote. The Secretary will execute all other duties as directed by the Commissioner or the Board of Directors. The Secretary will turn over all organizational correspondence and property to his/her successor.

5. TREASURER: It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to handle all financial matters of the organization. The Treasurer will deposit all monies received by the organization in a bank designated by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer, in conjunction with the Insurance Coordinator will bill Franchises for fees required to operate the League, Payment of bills will be approved and ordered by the Hoard of Directors using the approved checking account. The Treasurer will disburse all monies by check, The Treasurer will insure that all records and financial statements are presented to the Assistant Commissioner and Secretary for audit each month. The Treasurer will maintain auditable records and report all receipts and disbursements for the month at each regular League meeting. It shall be the Treasurer's duty to see that proper Forms 990 are filed with the Internal Revenue Service. The Treasurer will execute all other duties as directed by the Conunissioner or the Board of Directors. The Treasurer will have one (1) vote. The Treasurer will turn over all organizational monies, correspondence, books and property to his/her successor.

6. CHEER COORDINATOR: It shall be the duty of the Cheer Coordinator to act as a liaison on cheerleading matters for the Board of Directors and coordinate all Cheerleading events. The Cheer Coordinator will chair all meetings with Franchise Cheer Directors. The Cheer Coordinator will execute all other duties as directed by the Commissioner or the Board of Directors. The Cheer Coordinator has one (1) vote. The Cheer Coordinator will turn over all organizational correspondence to his/her successor.

7. INSURANCE COORDINATOR: It shall be the duty of the Insurance Coordinator to obtain bids for the medical and liability insurance for Puget Sound Junior Football League and to arrange for presentations, from the Insurance agents to the Board of Directors. These bids should be presented no later than the regular, June League meeting. The Insurance Coordinator will, in conjunction with the Treasurer, bill all Franchises for insurance fees and will be responsible for keeping the Franchises informed as to the procedures for reporting insurance claims and then, in turn, reporting of those claims to the Insurance Company. The Insurance Coordinator will execute all other duties as directed by the Commissioner or the Board of Directors. The Insurance Coordinator has one (1) vote. The Insurance Coordinator shall turn over all organizational records, correspondence and property to his/her successor,

ARTICLE VI

POWER AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

A. The Board of Directors shall meet at such times and places as may be required for the dispatch of business.

B. No business shall be transacted at any meeting of the Board unless a quorum of Directors are present. Seven (7) being a quorum (or one more than 1/2 of the Board of Directors.)

C. Questions arising at any meeting shall be decided by a majority of votes, in the case of any ties the Commissioner shall have a second or casting vote.

D. A resolution in writing signed by all the Directors shall be as valid and effectual for all purposes as if it has been passed at a meeting of the Board of Directors duly called and constituted.

E. The Board of Directors shall interpret the Charter ByLaws and shall make such rules and regulations as deemed necessary for the benefit of the League.

F. All decisions of the Board of Directors shall be binding.

ARTICLE VII

MEMBERSHIP FEES AND VOTING RIGHTS

A. Each member shall be required to pay the annual membership fees for the current year as set by the League, at the annual general membership meeting, provided however, that such annual fee shall not be less than the sum of one dollar.

B. Every member of the League in good standing shall be entitled to one vote.

C. There shall be no voting by proxy.

ARTICLE VIII

FINANCES

A. The activities of the League shall be financed by member franchise fees.

B. The financial year of the League shall be from January 1 to December 31 of the following year.

C. Monies acquired by the League shall be used to pay any and all bills acquired by the League. Monies received from any other source, as a gift or a grant shall be put into the general fund of the League.

ARTICLE IX

MEETINGS

A. In all matters of parliamentary procedure. Robert's Rules of Order shall govern.

B. The meeting place, time and date shall be determined by the Commissioner and/or a designated representative from the Board of Directors. There shall he at least one (1) General Membership Meeting per year.

C. The Commissioner shall be an unofficial member of all committees.

ARTICLE X

AMENDMENTS

A. Notice of proposed amendments to the Charter By-Laws shall be sent to the League Secretary sixty (60) days prior to a vote.

B. Amendments to the Charter By-Laws may be submitted to all members of the League and be approved by two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of those who are in attendance at the Annual General Membership Meeting in May.

ARTICLE XI

INSPECTION OF BOOKS AND RECORDS

A. The books and reports of the Puget Sound Junior Football League may be inspected by any member of the League upon giving to the Commissioner at least five days notice in writing of the desire of such an inspection.