Constitution

Constitution of

KC Metro League

Revised: July 2005 

 

NAME:

The name of this organization shall be “KC Metro League” herein also referred to as “KC Metro League” or the “program”. 

PURPOSE:

KC Metro League will offer the opportunity to combine the leagues in our area to promote several levels of play and thereby encouraging the growth of soccer. 

AMENDMENTS:

The Constitution or By-Laws (aka playing rules) of the program may be amended by majority vote of the voting member leagues. 

DISSOLUTION:

Should the program be dissolved, all assets remaining after payment of debts, shall be divided equally between the remaining active member leagues. 

EMERGENCY RULES:

In an emergency and for the good of soccer, any of the Constitution or By-Laws may be suspended or altered by a majority vote of the Executive Board. 

BOARD of DIRECTORS:

KC Metro League shall have a Board of Directors which should consist of at least one (1) representative from each member league. Current Member Leagues are Blue Springs Soccer Club, Grandview-Belton Soccer Club, Harrisonville Optimist Soccer League (Optimist), Lee’s Summit Soccer Association, Raymore Peculiar Soccer Club, Raytown Soccer Club, Soccer Association of Independence, Soccer West, and Western Missouri Soccer League. This board shall be appointed representatives from each member league and have the following powers:

1.      Transact all business of the program either directly or by delegation of it’s’ authority to persons as the need arises.

2.      Have power to enforce the “Laws of the Game” and the rules of this program.

3.      Establish playing fees and any other fees found necessary to operate the program.

4.      Pass upon and approve all bills against the program.

5.      Impose penalties for violation or breach of the rules of the program.

6.      Have absolute power to schedule or reschedule games.

7.      For the good of soccer, may do anything that it deems necessary to promote and enforce the purpose for which the program was organized.

8.      Suspend or expel any member league representative, officer, team, coach, assistant coach, player or spectator from the program.  

GENERAL:

1.      KC Metro League is a Not-for-Profit corporation in the State of Missouri.

2.      KC Metro League is NOT a league and should not be referred to as one. It is not a member of MYSA (Missouri Youth soccer Assoc.), USSF, or USYS.

3.      Any team participating in the program must be a member of their state association.

4.      KC Metro League is a “share play” program.

5.      Though not a league, per National rules the participants are considered as playing in a “recreational plus league”.

6.      The league in which your team is registered is the league you are to refer to when completing paperwork for tournaments, insurance, etc. You ARE NOT to refer to KC Metro League.

7.      If asked what league you play in or belong to, refer to the league you registered with. This info shows on your state roster and player passes.

8.      If asked what State Association you belong to (affiliated with), you are to refer to MYSA if you are a resident of Missouri.

MEETINGS:

1.      All member leagues must be notified of any upcoming meetings.

2.      There shall be at least four (4) regular meetings per year. Scheduling meetings do not count towards regular meetings.

3.      At least one (1) representative from the majority of the member leagues must be present to conduct a meeting.

4.      If possible, meeting locations should be rotated between the leagues involved.

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS:

1.      Each league wishing to join KC Metro League must be able to supply at least five (5) teams, playing fields, and FIFA (USSF) licensed referees for each game scheduled at their fields. If not, that teams they do have will be considered as “independent” and must join through an existing member league.

2.      Each member league involved must provide KC Metro League with a contact person who is responsible for communications between their board, their coaches, and KC Metro League. This information along with the following is due by the date set each session by the KC Metro League Executive Board:

a.      Collect team information: scheduling requests and/or conflicts, team name, coaches names and phone numbers, team color, level of play, and an alternate team contact/phone number.

b.      Provide their rain-out number.

c.      Provide their schedulers’ name, phone, and e-mail address.

d.      Provide their referee assignors’ name, phone, and e-mail address.

e.      Notify their coaches of any scheduling changes.

f.       Notify their coaches of any upcoming KC Metro League events or meetings.

g.      Generate and/or distribute schedules, maps, contact numbers, and so on.

h.      Have fees paid as instructed.

i.        Provide name, phone, and e-mail address of person responsible for supplying scores.

3.      Independent teams are welcomed and may play by paying an independent team fee, if required, to the KC Metro League member league of its choice. That member then becomes that independent teams “home base” for that session.

4.      Members may be added or deleted by majority vote of the Board and its voting members.

OFFICERS:

1.      Officers shall be elected each June by the current officers and member league representative.

2.      Terms take effect at the end of the election meeting.

3.      The positions of Director, Secretary, Treasurer, and Past Director shall be elected from the member league’s executive board representatives.  See section on Executive Board.

4.      If an officer vacates their position during their year, the Board shall fill that vacancy until the next election.

5.      The Officers and Executive Board shall consist of (1) representative from each member league, Director, Secretary, Treasurer, and Past Director.  

OFFICERS  DUTIES:  DIRECTOR, SECRETARY, TREASURER, and PAST DIRECTOR

DIRECTOR:

1.      Is to preside at all meetings and be presiding officer of the Executive Board.

2.      Assign duties as required.

3.      Work as a liaison between KC Metro League and member leagues.

4.      Shall be an ex-officio on any committee.

5.      Work as a liaison between the coaches and member leagues.

6.      Non-voting position.

SECRETARY:

1.      Record minutes of all meetings.

2.      Attend to correspondence with the approval of the Board.

3.      Maintain a current mailing list of members.

4.      Arrange meetings as instructed.

5.      Supply copies of minutes and rules to the member leagues. Member leagues are responsible for supplying copies to their coaches.

6.      Preside in the absence of the Director and Past Director.  

7.      Non-voting position.

TREASURER:

1.      Make sure all member league fees have been paid.

2.      Submit a written financial report at each meeting or as instructed.

3.      Set up a checking account for KC Metro League and obtain required signatures. All checks are to have two (2) signatures for amounts over two hundred dollars ($200.00).

4.      Signatures may be obtained from any of the Officers but must not be two (2) from the same league.

5.      Pay bills against this program that have been approved by the Board.

6.      Pay any bills that are customary, pertaining to the everyday operation of the league.

7.      Non-voting position.

PAST DIRECTOR:

1.      Assist in transition with a newly elected Director.

2.      Preside in the absence of the Director.

3.      Provide Recommendations at Board Meetings

4.      Non-voting position.

NON BOARD ELECTED POSITIONS: Scheduler and Communications Referee

SCHEDULER:

1.      Does NOT schedule games on member league fields without permission from the Board of Directors.

2.      Coordinate and verifies with the use of the scheduling software - the number of teams involved, scheduling requests, conflicts, and coaches information from each member league scheduler or appointed person.

3.      Validates the ratio of games to be scheduled by each member league. At this time that ratio, when possible, is four (4) home and four (4) away games. See “Home Game Ratio”.

4.      Validates a master list along with the scheduling software’s work sheet of the compiled information and distributes to all member leagues.

5.      Once all scheduling corrections have been made, generate a master schedule, and provide this to each member leagues scheduler. The member leagues are responsible for generating and distributing to their teams.

6.      Once master schedules are finalized, the KC Metro League Scheduler is NOT responsible for scheduling make up games, etc. Each member is responsible for handling all rescheduling from that point on.

7.      If it becomes necessary to settle a scheduling dispute between member leagues or coaches, the KC Metro League Scheduler has final say on resolving the matter, even declaring a forfeit if necessary.

8.      The KC Metro League Scheduler shall gather all reschedule information and make that information available to each applicable member league scheduler and the KC Metro League Scores/Standings Chairperson and the Communications Referee.

9.      For compiling and inputting original scheduling information, this position pays the amount of one dollar ($1.00) per team involved plus 50% of Add and/or Drop fees.

SCORES/STANDINGS CHAIRPERSON: Removed in June 2005 due to use of Scheduling Software and each member league’s scheduler shall input the scores of the games.

 COMMUNICATIONS REFEREE:

1.      Is responsible for gathering and reporting to the KC Metro League Board, all complaints from or against referees.

2.      Responsible for maintaining and reporting to the KC Metro League Board, all red cards issued.

3.      Reports any suspended parties to the correct member league whom in turn is responsible for guaranteeing the suspension is served and copy/inform all member leagues.

PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE:

Except as provided in this Constitution, or as required by USSF or member leagues, the current edition of “Roberts  Rules of Order” shall govern. 

SITUATIONS NOT COVERED:

Should a situation arise that is not covered by the KC Metro League Constitution or By-Laws then it shall refer to MYSA, USYS, USSF or FIFA for a ruling. 

VOTES:

1.      Only KC Metro League member leagues present shall have one (1) vote at all meetings.

2.      Officers that are Board members may only vote once.

3.      Majority vote by members present will pass a motion.

4.      Telephone votes or Telephone proxy votes are not allowed.

5.      Member leagues may have a proxy vote at the meeting.