Notice is hereby given to all members that mulitple proposals to amend the By-Laws of the Taunton Girls Softball League By-Laws are outlined below and have been presented to the E-Board.
In accordance with our By-Laws Section 16 - Amendments, these proposals will be put forth to a vote by eligible voting members at a special meeting on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 @ 7pm at the Jewish Community House (133 High St).
The propsed bylaw changes are as follows:
Section 6: Managers and Coaches
Current:
6.1 Managers:
Managers shall attend all member meetings. A manager shall have knowledge and understanding of league By-Laws, rules, any exceptions to the rules, and all other league regulations. All managers must be CORI certified by Taunton Girls Softball, Inc. A manager, 21 years of age or older, shall have complete charge of a team of players. Managers cannot manage, coach, or provide instruction to players of an independent or private softball team without the approval of the E-Board. For purposes of these By-Laws, interscholastic softball leagues are not considered an independent or private team.
Proposed:
– Remove “without the approval of the E-Board”
6.1 Managers:
Managers shall attend all member meetings. A manager shall have knowledge and understanding of league By-Laws, rules, any exceptions to the rules, and all other league regulations. All managers must be CORI certified by Taunton Girls Softball, Inc. A manager, 21 years of age or older, shall have complete charge of a team of players. Managers cannot manage, coach, or provide instruction to players of an independent or private softball team. For purposes of these By-Laws, interscholastic softball leagues are not considered an independent or private team.
Section 5: Officers and Agents
Current:
5.6 Vacancies:
If the office of any officer becomes vacant during the Spring recreational season (February - June), the members shall be given notice and a vote held at the next scheduled meeting for a successor. If the office of any officer becomes vacant during the off season (July - January), the members shall be given at least two weeks’ notice and a vote held at the next scheduled E-Board meeting for a successor. Each successor shall hold office for the unexpired term until his successor is elected and qualified, or in each case until he sooner dies, resigns, is removed, or become disqualified.
Proposed:
– This will allow the board to fill vacant positions with a vote of the board members.
5.6 Vacancies:
If the office of any officer becomes vacant during the Spring recreational season (February - June), the members shall be given notice and a vote held at the next scheduled meeting for a successor. If no one is nominated at that meeting, the remaining E-Board members can fill the open position with a majority vote by the E-Board. If the office of any officer becomes vacant during the off season (July - January), the remaining E-Board members can fill the open position with a majority vote by the E-Board. Each successor shall hold office for the unexpired term until his successor is elected and qualified, or in each case until he sooner dies, resigns, is removed, or become disqualified.
