CONSTITUTION

and

BYLAWS

CALIFORNIA BASEBALL UMPIRES ASSOCIATION

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY UNIT

REVISED AND APPROVED

FEBRUARY 1989

CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS COMMITTEE (1989)

Don Whitbeck, Chairman

Stan Matlock, Member

Dave Jones, Member

(Last update, Sept, 2005)

Steve Brink, Chairman (1992-)

CBUA – SGV Board of Directors

 
Changes and amendments will include the date of revision

Constitutional Amendments by vote of the Unit membership

By-laws’ amendments by vote of the Board of Directors

Any provisions no longer in force will be struck out

CONSTITUTION

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY BASEBALL OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION
 

 ARTICLE I

 Name

 The name of this association shall be the San Gabriel Valley Baseball Officials Association, hereinafter referred to as “The Association.”

 (Updated by Amendment 1, 1994) 

ARTICLE II

Objectives

The objectives of this association shall be: 

1.   To recruit and train new officials and to increase the competency and efficiency of each member by a classroom instructional program.  This will be accomplished by the exchange of ideas, constructive criticism of the rules, of game situations, and the mechanics of officiating. 

2.   To promote the advancement of amateur baseball in Southern California by encouraging the spirit of clean play, sportsmanship, and loyalty among the institutions, spectators, players, and officials. 

3.   To provide the various commissioners and assignment coordinators with a list of qualified officials each season. 

4.   To act as a liaison between the commissioners and assignment coordinators and the members of this association, relative to game management as it applies to officials. 

5.   To cooperate with the administration of the various schools in strengthening their athletic programs.

ARTICLE III

Membership

Section 1   Eligibility 

Membership in the Association shall be available to any person who is interested in promoting, coaching, or officiating baseball in Southern California, providing the obligations are met by that person. 

Section 2   Classification 

A member shall be classified as Qualified, Non-Qualified, Honorary, or Associate. 

A QUALIFIED MEMBER is one who attends the required number of meetings, receives a grade of 80 per cent or better on all qualifying exams, and meets the financial obligations imposed by the Association.  That person must also be a member in good standing.  Failure to comply will result in non-qualified status.  A qualified member shall have the right to vote, hold office, and to enjoy the full privileges of membership.
 

A NON-QUALIFIED MEMBER is one who does not meet the above-mentioned qualifications for membership.  Non-qualified members shall not have the right to hold office, nor will their names be submitted to commissioners and assignment coordinators.
 

AN HONORARY MEMBER is one who rendered distinguished service to officiating for a period of twenty years or more and is no longer active in officiating.  The honorary member may not vote or hold office in the Association.  The Immediate Past-president will make recommendations to the Board of Directors for its approval regarding potential Honorary Members.
 

AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER is one who has no intention of actively officiating but wishes to understand the rules of baseball better. 

(Updated by Amendment 3, 1994)

Section 3   Forfeiture of Membership 

Membership may be forfeited at any time for unprofessional conduct, failure to pay  dues at the prescribed time, or any other act detrimental to the welfare of the Association or the game of baseball.  Such forfeiture shall require the approval of two-thirds of the Board of Directors and shall be a minimum time period of one year.

Section 4   Right of Appeal 

Any member of the Association has a right to appeal any action taken against him by the Board of Directors.  Appeals must be sent in writing to the President of the Board of Directors within fourteen days of the time such action was received.  Such appeals will be duly considered and the final action taken at the next scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors. 

Section 5   Reinstatement 

Reinstatement of membership in the Association or any other lost privilege shall require the approval of two-thirds of the Board of Directors. 

ARTICLE IV

OFFICERS AND THEIR DUTIES 

Section 1   Officers (Updated by Amendment IV, 2003) 

The officers of the Association shall be:

1.   President

2.   Vice-president

3.   Immediate Past-president

4.   Secretary - Treasurer 

Section 2   Board of Directors (Updated by Amendment IV, 2003) 

The Board of Directors shall consist of eight members.  They shall be the President, Vice-president, Immediate Past-president, Secretary - Treasurer, and four members of The Association elected at large from the membership. 

Section 3   Right to Vote 

All members of the Board of Directors shall have the right to vote on all matters concerning the Association. 

Section 4   Duties (Updated by Amendment IV, 2003) 

The President shall preside at all meetings of the Association and the Board of Directors.  He shall appoint the Chairman of each committee, call any necessary special meetings, and execute the will of the Association.

The Vice-president shall serve in the place of the President in the event it becomes necessary to do so.  He shall also serve as the Chairman of the Nominating Committee.
 

The Secretary - Treasurer shall keep a permanent record of the business activities of the Association.  This record (minutes) shall be made to any member in good standing of the Association for review.  He shall give notice of the meetings, maintain a current roster of the qualified members, deposit or hold in trust all funds remitted to him in behalf of the Association.  He shall account for all funds remitted to him at any other time the Board of Directors demands.  He shall also perform any other related duties assigned to him by the President or the Board of Directors.
 

An assistant to the Secretary - Treasurer (Recording Secretary) shall be appointed annually by the President, with the approval of the Board of Directors.  His duty shall be to assist the Secretary - Treasurer with his duties.
 

The Immediate Past-president shall serve as the Chairman of the Banquet Committee.  He shall also perform any other duties assigned him by the President or the Board of Directors.
 

The Board of Directors shall exercise general supervision of the officers and committees of the Association.  It shall consider questions affecting the Association and shall submit its recommendations and decisions to the Association.  The Board shall declare any office vacant and shall call the President to fill the vacancy for the current duration of the term, with Board approval.  The Board shall constitute an Appeals Board to review decisions of any committee or ruling of any officer.  Any decision by the Board of Directors may be reversed by a two-thirds vote of the qualified members voting at any regular meeting, subsequent to a written notice given to the Board of Directors and the membership of the Association. 

ARTICLE V 

ELECTIONS

Section 1   Nominations 

The Chairman of the Nomination Committee shall present the nominees to the membership on the third to last meeting of the Association prior to the adjournment for the year.  Additional nominations may be made from the floor at that time. 

Section 2   Voting 

All present qualified members of the Association shall vote for the candidates.  Voting shall be done by secret ballot.  A simple majority of those voting shall be required for election.  The election shall be held during the last regularly scheduled general meeting of the season. 

(Procedure changed by Amendment 2)

Section 3   Election of the President 

The Vice-president shall become President following the term of the President. 

Section 4 Election of the Board of Directors (Updated by Amendment IV, 2003) 

Two qualified members of the Association shall be elected to the Board of Directors each year. 

Section 5 Terms of Office (Updated by Amendment IV, 2003) 

President............................................. Two Years

Vice President..................................... Two Years

Immediate Past-president..................... Two Years

Secretary - Treasurer........................... One Year 

Board of Directors............................... Two Years
 

ARTICLE VI 

Amendments 

Any proposed amendment to this Constitution shall be signed by ten qualified members and presented to the Board of Directors in writing at a regularly scheduled meeting.  After approval, it shall be presented to the general membership at a regularly scheduled meeting for consideration.  A ballot for final adoption shall be taken at the next regularly scheduled meeting.  The amendment will be adopted if two-thirds of the qualified members voting, ratify the proposal.

AMENDMENT I

Name

 (Ratified in 1994)

The San Gabriel Valley Baseball Officials Association, an affiliate of the Southern California Baseball Officials Association, is now known as the San Gabriel Valley Unit of the California Baseball Umpires Association.
 

AMENDMENT II

Voting 

(Ratified in 1994) 

Section 1 

Article V, Section 2 is repealed. 

Section 2 

All present qualified members of the Association shall vote for the candidates.  Voting shall be done by secret ballot.  A plurality of those voting shall be required for election.  The election shall be held during the last regularly scheduled general meeting of the season. 

AMENDMENT III

Associate Membership 

(Ratified in 1994) 

AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER is one who has no intention of actively officiating but wishes to understand the rules of baseball better. 

An Associate Member may also be a qualified member from another unit of the California Baseball Umpires Association, who wishes to work games for the San Gabriel Valley Unit.  His qualifications, fees, privileges, and restrictions shall be determined by the Board of Directors.

AMENDMENT IV 

Elimination of the Immediate Past President 

(Ratified in 2003) 

Section 1   Elimination the office of Immediate Past President 

The office of Immediate Past President is hereby abolished.  This position on the Board shall be replaced during 2003 election by one additional At Large Member of the Board of Directors which shall have a two year term. 

Section 2   Election of the Board of Directors 

Article V, Section 4 is repealed. 

Three qualified members of the Association shall be elected to the Board of Directors in years when there is no election of a Vice President.  Two qualified members shall be elected to the Board of Directors in other years, unless to fill necessary vacancies. 

Section 3   Banquet Committee Chairman and Other Duties 

The Chairman of the Banquet Committee shall be appointed by the President.  Any other duties of the Immediate Past President shall be assimilated by the Board of Directors.
 

AMENDMENT V

 Filling Vacancies of Elected Officials 

(Ratified in 2003) 

Section 1   Procedure for Filling Vacancies 

If a vacancy occurs in any elected office, The President or Acting President, with the approval of the Board of Directors, will appoint a replacement until the following election unless the term expires. 

Section 2   Vacancy of the President 

If the Presidency becomes vacant, the Vice President shall become the President for the remainder of that term and then continue to serve as President for the term he was elected.   An Acting Vice President shall be appointed until the following election.

BYLAWS 

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION

 
ARTICLE I

Meetings 

Section 1   Board Meetings 

The Board of Directors shall hold a minimum of three meetings between seasons.  The first meeting should be within eight weeks after the last regularly scheduled Association’s meeting.  The Board should meet prior to each general meeting. 

Section 2   General Meetings 

General meetings shall be held during the baseball season.  The number of meetings, time, and place shall be determined by the Board of Directors.  Prior to the beginning of the season, the membership shall be advised of the schedule of meetings. 

Section 3   Special Meetings 

Special meetings are those called for, by the President of the Association, for any special purpose.  The membership shall be advised in writing or by an announcement at a regularly scheduled meeting, at least two weeks before such a meeting. 

Section 4   Executive Council Meetings 

The Executive Council Meetings shall be attended by the President and/or Vice President, the Secretary - Treasurer, and the Instructional Chairman. 

ARTICLE II 

Quorum 

A quorum shall be required to conduct business at any meeting and shall consist of 50 per cent plus one of the membership.
 

ARTICLE III 

Fees and Dues 

The fees and dues of the Association shall be established by the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE IV 

Committees and Appointments 

Section 1   Appointment of Committee Members and Other Appointments (Revised, 1997) 

All standing committees may consist of three or more members.  The Chairman of each committee shall be appointed by the President with the approval of the Board of Directors.  The remaining members of each committee shall be appointed by the Chairman of that committee.
 

Any appointment that is restricted to members of the Board of Directors, that member must resign from the Board and that vacant position will be filled by appointment until the following election unless the term expires at that election. 

Section 2   Banquet Committee (Revised, 2003) 

The President shall appoint the Chairman of the Banquet Committee.  This Committee shall have jurisdiction of all social activities of the Association. 

Section 3   Instructional Committee (Revised, 1997) 

The Instructional Chairman shall be appointed by the Board of Directors annually.  With the approval of the Board of Directors, he shall organize, present, and conduct the instructional program of the Association.  He shall have jurisdictions over the interpretations of rules, have the authority to determine the types of mechanics of officiating to be used by the Association, and to have authority to establish and conduct tests and examinations for the qualifying of members.  With the approval of the Board of Directors, he may also appoint an Assistant Instructional Chairman and Instructors.
 

The Instructional Chairman shall not be a member of the Board of Directors.  The Assistant Instructional Chairman and the other instructors may be members of the Board of Directors.  The Instructional Chairman shall sign a written agreement with the President annually. 

Section 4   Rating and Evaluation Committee   (Revised, 1992, 1996) 

A Rating and Evaluation Committee shall be established to work with the Board of Directors and the Instructional Chairman to compile data concerning the performance of officials.  The Chairman of this committee shall be appointed by the Board of Directors.  This data will also be provided to the Assigner and Playoffs Committee.

Section 5   Auditing Committee (Revised, 1997) 

The Auditing Committee shall audit the record of the Secretary - Treasurer at the end of each season, or anytime the Board of Directors shall deem advisable.  The Auditing Committee’s report shall be presented at the June meeting of the Board of Directors. 

Section 6   Publicity and Recruitment Committee 

The Publicity and Recruitment Committee shall handle all matters concerning the publicity of the Association.  They shall also be responsible for recruiting quality individuals to join the Association. 

Section 7   The Assigner  (Amended, 1992; Revised, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2005) 

The Assigner shall be appointed by the Board of Directors annually.  He shall assign games to each qualified member, as independent contractors, at the level that the member has been approved by the Board of Directors.  The Assigner shall be responsible for collecting his assignment fees from the membership in a manner approved by the Board of Directors.  The Assigner must notify the President and the Board of Directors of any action that involve any member regarding a change in his game assignments.
 

The Assigner is also responsible for receiving the Playoffs list from the Playoffs Committee. The Assigner shall assign playoffs crews according to the availability and eligibility that he has received from the Playoffs Committee and recommend members for semi-finals and finals contests.  The Assigner shall not be a member of the Board of Directors.  The Assigner shall sign a written agreement with the President annually. 

Section 8   Ethics and Grievance Committee     (Amended, 1992; Revised, 1996) 

An Ethics and Grievance Committee shall be established that will receive any grievance from any member concerning the Association.  This committee shall also receive reports on ethics violations by any member of the Association.  This committee shall forward its recommendation to the Board of Directors.  The Chairman of this committee shall be appointed by the President. 

Section 9   Playoffs Selection Committee     (Amended, 1996; Revised, 1997, 2005) 

A Playoffs Selection Committee will consist of the Board of Directors and any other members the President and the Board so chooses.  The Chairman of this committee shall be the President of the Association.  The Playoffs Selection Committee will compile a list of eligible members using data from the Rating and Evaluation Committee for possible CIF-SS playoffs assignments and will forward this list to the Assigner.

Any Qualified Member in good standing shall be eligible for possible playoff assignments provided they have worked at least ten varsity level contests for this Association (Unit) and at least one complete year of service with the San Gabriel Valley Unit. Only members that have been rated by the Rating and Evaluating Committee for finals contests and with a minimum of five years service with the San Gabriel Valley Unit may be eligible for working a finals contest.  Any member who has worked a finals contest may not be eligible for the finals in the following season and only two finals in a five year period.

  Section 10         Instructional Review Committee (Amended, 1997) 

The Instructional Review Committee shall review the Unit’s instructional program, mechanics, and the performance of the Instructional Chairman and instructors.  The Instructional Review Committee’s report shall be presented at the June meeting of the Board of Directors. 

Section 11    Assignment Review Committee (Amended, 1997) 

The Assignment Review Committee shall review the Unit’s Assigner, his assignments, and his performance as the Assigner.  The Assignment Review Committee shall review all assignments prior to disbursement of individual schedules and then forward its recommendations to the Board of Directors.   The Assignment Review Committee’s final report shall be presented at the June meeting of the Board of Directors.  

Section 12    Playoffs Recommendation Committee (Amended, 1997) 

The Playoffs recommendation Committee shall meet to select candidates for possible C.I.F. - S.S. playoffs contests and forward its playoffs candidates to the Board of Directors.  The Playoffs recommendation Committee shall meet on or before the last week of April.

ARTICLE V 

Secretary - Treasurer Protection 

Section 1   Bond 

The Secretary - Treasurer shall be bonded for five thousand dollars, the premium to be paid out by the Association funds. 

Section 2   Audit 

The Secretary - Treasurer shall submit his records for an audit at the end of each season or at any time the Board of Directors may deem advisable.