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Foothills Soccer League's Bylaws

    I. NAME.
    The name of the organization shall be Foothills Soccer League (FSL) (the league). FSL was incorporated as a non-profit organization in the State of Colorado in December of 1999; however, the league has been in existence since the spring season of 1979.

    II. PURPOSE.
    The purpose of the league is to provide the necessary organization under which adult co-ed soccer teams can compete against each other.

    III. AFFILIATION.
    FSL is not currently affiliated with any governing bodies.

    IV. MEMBERSHIP.
    Team membership in FSL shall be contingent upon adherence to and respect for the rules and bylaws of FSL, including but not limited to, the payment of established dues and fees, registration in accordance with FSL regulations, and the maintenance of good standing with FSL.

    All players, coaches, managers, captains, representatives and agents of teams which are, or desire to be, members of FSL shall comply with all provisions of the FSL rules and bylaws. Each member team must, in a timely manner, sign and submit a FSL Annual Member Registration Contract. Each player must complete and sign registration cards and Players Responsibility and Release Forms. All players must be 21 years of age or older prior to participating as a player in any FSL game.

    All games in which an ineligible player participates shall be forfeited by the offending team.

    There shall be two seasons per year, a spring season and a fall season. Team rosters may be modified prior to the start of the third game of each season; team rosters shall be frozen for the remainder of the season, including all playoff or other post-regular season play at that time. Each team will be able to replace one female/male player due to injury throughout the season and as determined by the Board of Directors. To be eligible for post-regular season play, a player must participate in at least two regular season games during that season. The Board of Directors will give special consideration to players who miss games due to injury, work schedule or other reasons.

    V. FSL GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
    A Board of Directors shall govern the FSL. The Board of Directors shall consist of the four officers and one representative from each division as stated in Articles VI and VII. The President shall be the Chair of the Board of Directors. Officers shall serve for two years and Division Representatives shall serve for one season, all may be re-elected for additional terms. No member of the board shall hold more than one position concurrently. Actions of the Board of Directors shall be decided by a majority of all board members; write-in or proxy votes will be permitted of board members not present. Each director shall have one vote (seven votes total).

    VI.OFFICERS.
    The officers of the league shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. Each shall be elected by the member teams for a term of two year and may be re-elected for additional terms. Only a member in good standing of a team belonging to the League shall be eligible to serve as an officer.

    VII. DIVISION REPRESENTATIVES.
    Each Division Representative, as defined below, shall be elected by the member teams of the corresponding division, for a term of one season and may be re-elected for additional terms. Only a member in good standing of a team belonging to the league shall be eligible to serve as a Division Representative. The Division Representatives have the following responsibilities:

    • a) Collect scores from Team Representatives in corresponding division and pass information on to league Secretary
    • b) Call Team Representatives in corresponding division with information when necessary (i.e. game cancellations, special events, playoff schedules).

    VIII. MEETINGS.
    A League Meeting of member teams shall be held at the beginning of each season. The Officers shall be elected at the Spring League meeting on even numbered years and will assume their duties in the fall season of that same year. Division Representatives shall be elected each season and will assume their duties in that season. The President may call special meetings of the Board of Directors.

    IX. FINANCES.
    1. Fiscal Year.
    The fiscal year shall begin January 1 and end December 31 of each year.

    2. Team Fees.
    Team fees shall be assessed at a rate set each season by the Board of Directors. Fees must be paid by the date set by the Board prior to the start of each season. Failure to pay fees in full before that date shall result in loss of membership priority privileges. (Refer to Article IV. Membership)

    3. Management of Monies.
    i. Checking and Savings Accounts.
    A checking and savings account in the name of the League shall be maintained. The Treasurer of the league will maintain the accounts.

    ii. Deposits.
    The Treasurer shall make deposits of all receipts.

    iii. Payment of Fees.
    All fees shall be made payable to the Foothills Soccer League and are to be forwarded to the Treasurer.

    iv. Invoices.
    All vendor invoices will be addressed to the League in the name of the Treasurer.

    v. Disbursements.
    All disbursements shall be made by check within a reasonable and customary time frame.

    vi. Disclosure of Funds.
    The Treasurer shall provide to the Board and each Team Representative a statement of the financial position of the League at the League Meeting.

    vii. Tax Preparation.
    The Treasurer shall be responsible for preparing and filing any income or other tax returns required by law.

    X. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF OFFICERS.
    1. President.
    The President shall preside at all meetings of the League, act as the Chair of the Board of Directors and perform the following duties:

    • Coordinate with Head Referee
    • Deal with disciplinary actions (red/yellow cards) and complaints
    • Receive and respond to inquiries about the league
    • Maintain player/team waiting lists (provide at league meetings)
    • Schedule and run league meetings (prepare and provide agenda at league meetings)
    • Coordinate all League Officers and Division Representatives
    • Make game cancellation decisions
    • Coordinate disciplinary hearings when necessary
    • Maintain league files

    2. Vice-President.
    The Vice-President shall perform the following duties:
    • Assume duties of President when necessary
    • Coordinate league fund raiser (Central City trip)
    • Coordinate “Referee Appreciation Day”
    • Assist President with disciplinary decisions and hearings when necessary
    • Follow up with Team Representatives.
    • Attend all FSL meetings when possible

    3. Secretary.
    The Secretary shall perform the following duties:
    • Maintain and update website (i.e. standings, scores, cancellations, schedule, special events)
    • Collect scores from Division Representatives
    • Maintain team representative list (provide at league meetings)
    • Create game schedules (provide at league meetings)
    • Maintain rule changes (provide at league meetings)
    • Keep minutes at disciplinary hearings and provide copy to FSL when necessary

    4. Treasurer.
    The Treasurer shall perform the following duties:
    Maintain league bank accounts
    • Collect league fees from teams
    • Reserve and pay for fields from Foothills (provide copies of field permits at league meeting)
    • Pay bills for league
    • Pay referees (issue checks, collect W-9’s and prepare 1099’s with the assistance of CPA)
    • Prepare annual tax return for league (with the assistance of CPA)
    • Prepare income statement (provide at league meetings)
    • Maintain financial records
    • Purchase soccer balls for season and tournament winners

    XI. ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
    1. Election of the Board shall be held at the spring League Meeting on even number years.
    2. Officers shall hold office for the period of two years. Division Representatives shall hold office for the period of one season.
    3. The entire league will be notified of league elections during the prior fall season. Anyone interested in running for a position will contact the league secretary to place him or her on the ballot.
    4. Elections shall be made by secret ballot and the results shall be made known prior to the adjournment of the meeting.
    5. A candidate shall be elected by the simple majority of the voting member teams present. Each member team shall have one vote. Write-in votes will be accepted.

    6. Any vacancy occurring between Terms shall be filled by an affirmative vote of the Board of Directors and the officer so elected shall serve until the next League Elections.

    XII. DISSOLUTION
    1. The League may be dissolved only at a League Meeting by a two-thirds vote of the voting members present. Written notice that dissolution of the League will be voted upon shall be sent to each voting member team at least two weeks prior to the League Meeting.

    2. After payments of all League debts, the remaining assets of the League shall be distributed equally to the last roster of voting members within one year of dissolution.

    XIII. RULES AND REGULATIONS.
    The rules and regulations are detailed in the document named Foothills Soccer League Rules. These rules may and will be amended in the manner set forth in this Article.
    1. A proposed Amendment may originate with the Board of Directors or a Team Representative. Amendments thus originating must be presented written form.

    2. Before a vote, proposed amendments are discussed and changed when appropriate.

    3. Proposed amendments are ratified by the Team Representatives at the League Meeting. Such ratification shall be effected by a two-thirds majority vote by the team Representatives. Such voting shall take place at a League Meeting.

    4. Any and all amendments so ratified shall immediately be incorporated into the League Rules and Regulations.