Section I
A) The League
1. The Winnipeg Mens Volleyball League, is for the promotion of volleyball
and shall hereinafter be referred to as the League.
B) The Board of Directors
1. The League Directors shall be comprised of one representative from each
member team in good standing and the League Executive. Names of the team
representatives shall be filed with the Secretary and they shall be entitled to
vote on establishing League policies and regulations comprising the
Constitution.
C) Changes to the Constitution
1. Changes to the Constitution maybe made at the Annual Meeting, or at a
special Meeting called for that purpose.
2. Notice of motion must be made ten (10) days prior to the meeting in
writing.
3. A motion from the floor at the Annual or Special Meeting maybe considered
providing three-quarters (3/4) of those present (Directors) allow it to stand.
4. A Quorum shall consist of one-half (1/2) of the Directors; and a
two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of members present is required to pass any
motion.
5. A petition signed by 7 Directors requesting a Special General Meeting may
be presented to the Executive and such a Special General Meeting will be called
for within 7 days.
Section II
A) The Executive
1. The League Executive shall be duly elected annually by the Directors.
2. The Vice-President shall act in the absence of the President. Each League
Tier shall be duly represented by at least one League Convenor, with only one
vote at Meetings.
3. The Executive's duties are to see that the Constitution is adhered to by
all teams. They shall have complete authority to suspend member teams or their
personnel for any infraction of the rules and regulations contained in this
Constitution.
4. The Executive shall arrange all schedules, events or activities subject to
approval by the majority vote of all member teams represented and in doing so
protect the interests of the League in its activities.
5. Any two of three including - President, Vice-President or Treasurer shall
be the signing authorities for any bank transactions on behalf of the League.
The Treasurer, wherever possible, shall be one of the signatures.
Section III
A) Dues
1. The amount of the annual dues shall be determined at the Annual General
Meeting of the League.
2. All monies left each year after financial commitments have been met shall
be retained in reserve by the League to be used as a base for financial backing
of future League activities in subsequent seasons.
3. A Statement of League finances is to be issued prior to or at the Annual
General Meeting.
4. A proposed new season League Budget will be presented at the
Organizational Meeting for approval of the League Directors.
Section IV
A) Playing Regulations
1. Play shall be governed by the Volleyball Canada rules and regulations as
set down in the current VC Rule book subject to the League Bylaws.
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