Structure of Little League
Baseball, Inc
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The First Level: The Local Little
League
The Second Level: The District
The Third Level: The Region
The Fourth Level: International
Headquarters
SOUTHERN REGION CLINICS
DATE
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Nov 1 - 3, 2002
Event Name
League Admin Clinic
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Nov 8-10, 2002
Dist Admin/ADA Seminar
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Nov 15 - 17, 2002
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Dec 6 - 8, 2002
Umpire I and II
Umpire I and II
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Jan 10 - 12, 2003
Leag Admin Clinic/
Coach and Mgrs
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Jan 17 - 19, 2003
Umpire I and II
FL DISTRICT 17 CLINICS
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The District provides clinics:
Administrative – League Board of Dir.
Player Agents – How to run Tryouts &
Drafts.
Umpires – Rules & Mechanics of field
work.
Coaches – Rules, Safety, Health
Safety Officers – Assist in preparing &
updating Safety Manual for each League.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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AN OVERVIEW OF DUTIES AND
POLICIES RELATING TO THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SPECIFIC DUTIES OF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
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THEY GOVERN (RUN) THE LEAGUE.
reg 1 (b)
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THEY ARE REQUIRED TO APPROVE
LEAGUE PRESIDENT’S
APPOINTMENTS OF PERSONNEL TO
MANAGE, COACH AND UMPIRE ON
AN ANNUAL BASIS. reg 1 (b).
SPECIFIC DUTIES OF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
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THEY ARE REQUIRED TO
APPROVE/DISAPPROVE VOTING
MEMBERSHIP PRIVILEGES TO
VOLUNTEERS IN THE LEAGUE. art x sec 1.
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THEY MAY NOT MOVE ANY MOTION
ADVERSE TO THE LITTLE LEAGUE
PROGRAM. ANY SUCH ACTION VIOLATES
POLICIES AND THAT BOARD NO LONGER
REPRESENTS THE MEMBERSHIP. policy.
SPECIFIC DUTIES OF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
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THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ADOPTING,
MAINTAINING AND SUBMITTING TO LITTLE
LEAGUE HEADQUARTERS FOR APPROVAL
A CONSTITUTION CONSISTENT WITH ALL
THE RULES, REGULATIONS AND POLICIES
OF LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL, INC. AND
ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING
AVAILABLE TO THE MEMBERSHIP COPIES
OF THE CONSTITUTION AS NECESSARY.
reg 1 (c).
SPECIFIC DUTIES OF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
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THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
LEAGUE’S BOUNDARIES. reg 2 (a).
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THEY ARE REQUIRED TO APPROVE
ALL SCHEDULES, INCLUDING
PRACTICE, REPLAYED, CONTINUED
OR RESCHEDULED GAMES. reg 8.
SPECIFIC DUTIES OF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
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THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR
ASSURING REQUIRED INSURANCE
COVERAGE IS OBTAINED FROM
LITTLE LEAGUE OR THEY MUST
HAVE ANY NON-LITTLE LEAGUE
INSURANCE APPROVED BY THE
REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS. reg 1
(c) 7.
SPECIFIC DUTIES OF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
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THEY MAY APPROVE A PLAYER’S
REQUEST TO CONTINUE PLAYING IN
THEIR LEAGUE UNDER
REGULATION 2 (d) AND AN
AUTHORIZED ADULT’S CHILD
UNDER REGULATION 4 (h). reg 2 (d)
& reg 4 (h).
SPECIFIC DUTIES OF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
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THEY ARE REQUIRED TO APPROVE A
MANAGER’S REQUEST FOR A
REPLACEMENT PLAYER. reg 3 (d) & (e).
THEY ARE REQUIRED TO APPROVE A
PLAYER’S EXCUSE FOR FAILING TO
ATTEND AT LEAST 50% OR THE TRYOUT
SESSIONS, OR THE PLAYER FORFEITS
ELIGIBILITY FOR THE CURRENT SEASON.
reg 4 (f).
SPECIFIC DUTIES OF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
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Releasing a Player During the OffSeason. reg 3 (e).
Manager must make BOD aware of
reason in writing.
Board of Directors will decide.
If released, player is notified in time to
attend tryouts next season.
SPECIFIC DUTIES OF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
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THEY ARE REQUIRED TO SELECT AND
PUBLISH HOW LEAGUE CHAMPIONS ARE
DETERMINED PRIOR TO THE START OF
SEASON PLAY. policy.
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THEY ARE REQUIRED TO SELECT THE
METHOD UTILIZED TO SELECT ALL-STAR
PLAYERS AND COACHES. tourn rules.
SPECIFIC DUTIES OF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
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THEY ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW AND
INTERVIEW MANAGERS, COACHES OR
PLAYERS REMOVED FROM A GAME, AND
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. reg 9.05 (c).
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THEY ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW THE 10
RUN RULE OPTION. 4.10 (e) note.
SPECIFIC DUTIES OF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
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THEY ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW
ANY FORFEIT REQUESTS, WHERE A
TEAM IS UNABLE TO FIELD 9
PLAYERS. rule 4.16 & 4.17.
THEY ARE REQUIRED TO RULE ON
VIOLATIONS OF FIELD DECORUM
RELATING TO PLAYERS, ACTIONS
OF LEAGUE PERSONNEL OR
SPECTATORS FOR PENALTY. rule
4.19 note 1.
SPECIFIC DUTIES OF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
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THEY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMOVE
MEMBERS FROM THE
ORGANIZATION FOR JUSTIFIABLE
REASONS (REGULAR, PLAYER,
HONORARY, SUSTAINING). art III sec
4.
SPECIFIC DUTIES OF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
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THEY ARE REQUIRED TO APPOINT
ANNUALLY AN AUDITING COMMITTEE TO
REVIEW FINANCIAL ASPECTS OF THE
PROGRAM AND VALIDATE THE ANNUAL
FINANCIAL STATEMENT WHICH MUST BE
PUBLISHED. PRESIDENT, TREASURER
AND ANY SIGNATORIES OF CHECKS ARE
NOT ELIGIBLE. art VIII sec 11.
SPECIFIC DUTIES OF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
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THEY MAY ELECT HONORARY
MEMBERSHIP TO AN INDIVIDUAL IN
RECOGNITION OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE.
art III sec 2 (c).
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THEY MAY ELECT SUSTAINING
MEMBERSHIP TO AN INDIVIDUAL IN
RECOGNITION OF FINANCIAL OR OTHER
CONTRIBUTIONS. art III sec 2 (d).
SPECIFIC DUTIES OF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
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THEY MAY FILL VACANCIES ON THE
BOARD. art VI sec 4.
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THEY MAY SET DUES FOR
MEMBERSHIP IN THE
ORGANIZATION. art IV sec 1.
BASIC LEGAL DUTIES OF
BOARD MEMBERS:
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Diligence
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Must act with the
care of a reasonably prudent person.
Loyalty
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Refrain from
engaging in activities that injure or take
advantage of the organization.
Obedience –
Must abide by the
laws and the terms of an organization’s
Constitution and Bylaws.
WHO SHOULD BE ON THE
BOARD:
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People with specific areas of expertise
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People with the time to serve
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People who are interested in the
organization
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People to represent different activities
within an organization
WHO SHOULD BE ON THE
BOARD:
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People to represent different activities
within an organization
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People who are independent; with no
conflicts of interest
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People who qualify under the
organization’s Constitution and Bylaws
ACTIONS BY DIRECTORS:
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Should be as a result of welldocumented facts or a
discussion which considered all
relevant facts.
BOARD MEETINGS:
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Frequent attendance should be
mandatory
Regular meeting dates
Written agenda should be prepared
Should allow adequate time to
thoroughly discuss all issues
Information should be distributed to
Board members well ahead of meeting
BOARD MEETINGS:
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Open discussion should be encouraged
President of league should remain as
neutral as possible during discussions
All meetings should be accurately and
completely documented
DELEGATION OR
RESPONSIBILITY:
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Use of committees permits a more careful
examination of a particular matter.
Clearly define everyone’s responsibilities,
from Board President to assistant coaches.
Select and use experts.
BOARD MEMBERSHIP
POLICY:
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No Board Member shall at the
same time hold office or be a
Member of the Board of any other
youth baseball program, or function
as a representative of such a
program.
DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
LIABILITY CLAIMS:
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SITUATIONS THAT CAN GIVE RISE TO
LIABILITY CLAIMS:
Eligibility
Discrimination
Failure to Address the Rules and Regulations
Denial of Coaching Opportunities
Dismissal of Umpire/Coach
Breach of Contract