Constitution
of the
Revised September 13, 2000
Article I- NAME
The
name of the organization shall be the Orleans Amateur Fastball Association and
herein the Constitution and Bylaws, referred to as the OAFA.
Article II- JURISDICTION
1.
The OAFA is responsible for the development of amateur fastball in the
community known as
2.
The OAFA recognizes the authority of the Canadian Amateur Softball Association
and
conducts its affairs consistent with the aims and principles and jurisdiction
of that association.
Article III- AIMS AND
OBJECTIVES
1.
The purpose of the OAFA is to carry on within the community of
a)
Foster, develop, promote, and regulate the play of amateur softball (fastpitch)
within
b)Teach, promote, and practice the principles of fair play.
c)Encourage
all eligible potential members to affiliate with the OAFA.
d)Establish
and maintain alliances with associations devoted wholly or partially to the
promotion of the game of softball.
e)Do all such things as may be deemed necessary for the promotion,
development, and playing of softball (fastpitch) in
2.
The OAFA shall conduct its business without the purpose of financial gain for
its members, and any profits or other accretions to the OAFA shall be used in
promoting its objects.
ARTICLE IV- MEMBERSHIP
1.
Association Membership- Membership and voting privileges in the OAFA shall be
composed of all parents and/or guardians of adolescent players registered with
the organization plus any other adults volunteering their time supporting the
aims and the objectives of the OAFA or registered as a team member.
2.
Team membership-All players completing a registration form, paying gees as
established by the
ARTICLE V- IMPEACHMENT
Any
member of the executive council may be impeached by a two thirds majority of
the total members of the Executive council or two thirds of a duly called
General meeting for any of the following reasons:
a) missing three (3)consecutive meetings of the Executive
council; no meeting to be held any closer than one (1) week apart;
b) acting contrary to the aims, goals, objectives, and or
Bylaws of the OAFA;
c)acting
in direct contradiction to a decision of the Executive Council or General
Meeting.
ARTICLE VI- RULES OF ORDER
1.
The OAFA shall hold an Annual General meeting in September of each year which
is open to all Association members of the OAFA. It shall be chaired by the
current president of the OAFA or his/her appointee.
2.
Special General Meetings of the OAFA may be called by the Executive Council at
its
discretion or shall be called by the Executive Council on presentation of a
petition signed by at least 10% of the association membership. Notice of
Special General Meetings shall be posted two weeks prior to the scheduled date
of the meeting in local newspapers and in at least three public locations in
3.
The
4.
The OAFA shall conduct all of its business in accordance with Robert's Rules of
Order.
5.
Bylaws may be passed or amended at a General Meeting or at any meeting of the
Executive Council. Bylaws must be approved by at least three quarters of
eligible voting members of the OAFA present at the General Meeting or at least
two thirds of the total membership of the Executive Council.
6.
Bylaws may be repealed or amended at a General Meeting or at any meeting of the
Executive Council. Motions to repeal a Bylaw must be approved by at least three
quarters of eligible voting members of the OAFA present at the General Meeting
or at least three quarters of the total membership of the Executive Council.
Motions to amend a Bylaw must be approved by at least three quarters of
eligible voting members of the OAFA present at the General Meeting or at least
two thirds of the total membership of the Executive Council.
7.
Amendments (additions and deletions)to this
constitution may be made only at a General Meeting of the OAFA. All amendments
to this Constitution must be approved by at least three quarters of the
eligible voting members of the OAFA present at the General Meeting.