(Revised October, 2001)
Article 1 Name
The
name of this organization shall be “The Ontario Indoor Soccer League” hereinafter
referred to as the “League”.
Article 2 Objective
The
objective of the League is to further the development of the pyramid of play In
Indoor Soccer and to provide higher skilled players the opportunity to improve
at a higher level of competition.
Article 3 Head
Office
The
League shall be affiliated to the Ontario Soccer Association as an Indoor
League and shall abide by the rules of the Ontario Soccer Association.
Article 5 Membership
5.1
Membership
is open to all Clubs with teams in elite Divisions whose players are registered
through properly constituted Youth Soccer Clubs in accordance with District
Soccer Association and the Ontario Soccer Association rules.
Article 6 Membership
Meetings
6.1
The
Annual General Meeting of the League shall be held in April of every year.
6.2
A
Special General Meeting may be called by the League Executive Committee by its
own motion.
6.3
A
Special General Meeting shall be called within (30) days following the receipt of
a written request signed by not less than thirty percent (30%) of the Members.
6.4
All
members shall receive (14) fourteen days notice of the date, time, location of
a General Meeting.
6.5
At
a Special General Meeting only the business for which the Meeting has been
called shall be dealt with, except with the unanimous consent of those present.
6.6
At
an Annual General Meeting a quorum shall be a majority of the Members. At a Special General Meeting a quorum shall
be two-thirds (2/3) of the Members.
6.7
At
a General Meeting each Member shall have 1 vote for each team registered to
play in the League.
6.8
Voting
shall be by a show of hands unless a count is demanded.
Article 7 League
Executive Committee
7.1
The
League shall be managed by a League Executive Committee.
7.2
The
League Executive Committee shall consist of the following officers
President
Secretary
Treasurer
Discipline
Chair
Referee
Coordinator
3
Directors at Large
The
League Executive Committee shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting or a Special
General Meeting called for that purpose.
7.2.1 President will be elected for a 2 year term
in Odd Year
Secretary
will be elected for a 2 year term in Even Year
Treasurer
will be elected for a 2 year term in Even Year
Discipline
Chair will be elected for a 2 year term in Odd Year
Referee
Coordinator will be elected for a 2 year term in Odd Year
Two
Directors at Large will be elected for a 2 year term in Even Year
One
Director at Large will be elected for a 2 year term in Odd Year
7.3
A
majority of officers shall constitute a quorum at all meetings of the League
Executive Committee.
7.4
The
League Executive Committee shall meet from time to time, at the call of the
Chair, but no less than 4 times per year.
Article 8 Laws
of the Game
8.1
The
League shall observe the O.S.A. Published Rules Governing Indoor Soccer, and as
amended from time to time.
Article 9 Discipline
and Appeals
9.1
Discipline
and Appeals shall be in accordance with O.S.A. Rules.
Article 10 Referees
and Timekeepers
10.1
Referees
and Timekeepers shall be appointed by the League Referee Coordinator.
10.2
The
Timekeeper is appointed to assist the referee and is under the jurisdiction of
the referee. The Timekeeper is
considered an official of the game.
Article 11 Other
Regulations
11.1
The
League may make such miscellaneous Rules and Regulations as may by deemed
necessary to promote, develop, govern and control the game of Indoor Soccer
within its jurisdiction.
11.2
The
League may impose such other regulatory measures as it deems necessary for the
efficient administration of the playing structure of the game within its
jurisdiction.
11.3
No
such regulation may violate the individual’s rights or freedoms, except as may
be necessary to protect the rights and freedoms of any other individual, and to
ensure the stability of the basic structure of the game.
Article 12 Membership
Fees
12.1
Membership
fees shall be set each year by the League Executive Committee, and ratified by
the Membership at a General Meeting, and will be based on the League’s
operating expenses.
12.2
All
moneys owing to the League shall be due and payable within (21) twenty one days
unless otherwise agreed upon or stipulated.
Article 13 Amendments
to the Constitution and Bylaws
13.1
All
proposed amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws shall be forwarded in
writing to the League no later than forty five (45) days prior to a General
Meeting. Copies of all proposed
amendments shall be forwarded to all Members at least (14) fourteen days prior
to the meeting.
13.2
Amendments
to the Constitution and Bylaws shall require a two-thirds vote of those Members
present and voting at the meeting.