UNITED OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION
CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS
REVISED JULY, 2007
Chapter 1 –
Constitution.
ARTICLE I – NAME
Section 1. The name of
the association shall be United Officials Association, Incorporated. (1989)
ARTICLE II – PURPOSE
Section 1. The primary purpose
of this association shall be to furnish qualified officials to youth football
associations which have no high school affiliations. (2007)
ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Members must be
interested in youth and football. (2007)
Section 2. Members must meet
other specific requirements for membership as set forth in the By-Laws of the
organization. (2007)
ARTICLE IV – OFFICERS
Section 1. The officers
of this association shall consist of a President, a First Vice President, a Second
Vice President, a Third Vice President, a Secretary and a Treasurer. Each
officer’s powers and duties are prescribed in the By-Laws. (2007)
Section 2. The elected officers and the Booking Agent shall constitute the Board of
Directors. They shall have responsibility for the general direction of the
affairs of the association and shall be empowered to transact the business of
the association. (2007)
Section 3. The Board of Directors
shall meet regularly once a month March through November at a place designated
by the President.
Section 4. The President shall call
such other meetings as he or she deems necessary. (2007)
Section 5. A majority of the Board
shall constitute a quorum except as provided in the By-Laws for the business of
forming the board annually. A quorum is defined as the minimum number of Board members
present necessary to conduct business. (2007)
Section 6. All business transacted
by the Board shall be done on a majority vote of the total Board.
Section 7. All meetings of the Board
shall be conducted in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order. (1987, 2007)
ARTICLE V – AMENDMENTS
Section 1. This
Constitution may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present
at any regular meeting, provided that the proposed amendment shall have been
read at the previous regularly scheduled meeting and notice was served to all
members not present at the reading. (2007)
Chapter 2 –
By-Laws.
ARTICLE I – MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Membership is open to any
person eighteen (18) years of age or
older who is of good moral character, is interested in youth and football,
and who is approved by the Executive
Committee. (2007)
Section
2. Application
for membership is required annually. Annual membership is not effective until
all dues have been paid. (2007)
Section 3. The Board of Directors or
the Executive Committee must approve any member.
Section 4. Suspension of membership
shall be made by the Board of Directors for any member working a game not under
agreement with United Officials Association, unless approved by the Board of
Directors.
Section 5. Suspension of membership
can be made by a majority vote of the Executive Committee or Board of Directors
as prescribed in Article X, Section 3.1 for conduct on or off the field that is
detrimental to the Association. (2007)
Section 6. Members shall be governed
by regulations adopted by these By-Laws. See Article X. (2007)
Section 7. Only members in good
standing shall be scheduled to work games for United Officials Association except
in emergencies approved by the board. (2007)
Section 8. Any official working for
United Officials Association is also considered an independent contractor who
is responsible for his or her own uniform, insurance, travel expenses, and any
other expenses incidental to membership in United Officials Association. (2007)
Section 9.
(New for 2007) The Board of Directors may elect to create a subordinate class
of non-voting members designated as “Youth Members.” Such members may be
subject to a potentially lower pay scale than full members, may be subject to
various restrictions on their assignments, may require additional supervision
as the Board may see fit to impose, and may only be drawn from persons who are
otherwise eligible for regular membership but that are too young to qualify by
age. The Board of Directors shall have exclusive authority over how any such
“Youth Member” program is administered.
ARTICLE II – NOMINATION AND
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Section 1. The Board of Directors
shall be perpetuated by election of three (3) members in alternate years.
(2007)
Section 1.1 (New for 2007). Total
Board membership will constitute seven (7) members. Six are elected as in
Article II, Section 1, above. The seventh is appointed by an election within
the Board as detailed in Article III, Section 2, Item 1 of these By-Laws.
Section 2. The President shall
appoint and announce to the membership at or before the September meeting a
Nominating Committee.
Section 3. The Nominating Committee
shall consist of three (3) members in good standing who are not members of the
Board, one of whom shall be designated the Chairman, and shall make its report
at the October membership meeting.
Section 4. The Nominating Committee
must nominate one (1) person more than the number of positions open. All
nominees must meet the following requirements:
(A) Must have completed
at least three (3) years membership in United Officials Association prior to
the year of nomination.
(B) Must be willing to
assume any position as a member of the Board of Directors. (2007)
Section 5. Each term as a
member of the Board shall consist of two (2) years with no limits as to the
number of terms.
Section 6. Elections for the members
of the Board shall be held during the regular November meeting of United Officials
Association.
Section 7. Nominees shall consist of
those provided by the Nominating Committee and those nominated from the floor
during the October meeting. All nominees must meet all qualifications.
Section 8. Voting shall be by secret
ballot.
Section 9.1. All members in good
standing may vote in the election. Votes may be cast in person or by absentee
ballot. (2007)
Section 9.2. The Chairman of the
Nominating Committee shall see that a ballot is posted to the Association’s web
site not later than ten (10) days prior to the scheduled date of the November
meeting. The ballot shall contain the name and address of the member of the
Nominating Committee to whom the ballot is to be mailed (or e-mailed) should
any member wish to vote by absentee ballot. In order for absentee ballots to be
considered, they must have been received prior to the election. The nominees
shall be those nominated in accordance with Article II, Section 7 of these
By-Laws. The vote of the absentee ballots shall be recorded by the Nominating
Committee and held in secret until the November meeting. All absentee ballots
shall allow the member to cast a vote for the Board choices and a vote for
President. Absentee ballots may be rescinded only by personal appearance of the
absentee voter at the election. If an absentee’s choice for President is not
elected to the Board that absentee’s vote for President shall be null and void.
(2007)
Section 10. All ballots shall be
counted by the Nominating Committee and the members of the Board not slated for
re-election during the term, with the results given to the membership during
the election meeting. (2007)
Section 11. Board vacancies will be
filled by those nominees receiving the largest number of votes. If necessary,
ties will be broken by additional rounds(s) of secret
balloting. (2007)
Section 12. When the board is elected
as in Section 11, the membership present and in good standing shall vote by
secret ballot for President, selected from the new Board of Directors. All
absentee ballots which cast a vote for a member of the new Board of Directors
shall be included in the vote for President. If necessary, ties will be broken
by additional secret ballot(s). (2007)
Section 13. The newly elected Board
and President shall assume duties immediately upon election. This six-member
Board has until no longer than the first meeting of the subsequent year to
select its seventh member and assign all the officer positions. (2007)
Section 14. Officers other than
President shall be recommended by the President, subject to majority vote of
approval by the Board. (2007)
Section 15. In the event a Board position becomes vacant during a term, a
replacement shall be appointed by the Board to serve the remainder of said
term. Such replacement shall meet all qualifications to have been an eligible
candidate for the vacant position. (2007)
ARTICLE III – DUTIES OF OFFICERS
Section 1. President
(1) Shall be a member of the
Board of Directors.
(2) Shall conduct all
meetings in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order, the Constitution of United
Officials Association and the By-Laws.
(3) Shall appoint all
committee heads.
(4) Shall appoint the
Nominating Committee no later than the September general membership meeting.
(2007)
(5) Shall call special
meetings as required.
(6) Shall be responsible for
directing all business of United Officials Association consistent with his own
explicitly assigned duties and the explicitly assigned duties of other members
of the organization. (2007)
(7) Shall see that the financial
statement is read to the membership at all regular meetings.
(8) Shall be responsible for
the collection and disbursement of funds in the event of incapacitation of the
Treasurer.
(9) Shall be responsible for
approving all accounts payable.
(10) Shall appoint the
members of the Executive Committee.
(11) Shall appoint all crew
chiefs.
(12) Shall have the
authority to remove any member of the Board for nonperformance of assigned
duties, failure to attend meetings, and any dereliction of duties with majority
consent of the Board. (2007)
(13) Shall have sole
discretion in the manner that Board fees are distributed.
Section 2. Booking Agent
(1) Shall be appointed by
the Board of Directors by a majority vote of the Board. However, in case of a
tie vote of the Board, the person named in the voting block which includes the
President’s vote will be named Booking Agent. (2007)
(2) Shall assure all games
under agreement are assigned with the proper number and quality of officials.
(2007)
(3) Shall assure the number
of games per official is evenly balanced commensurate with officials’ qualification,
availability and approval of the Board. (2007)
(4) Shall furnish the Board
at each meeting during the season an up-to-date record of all man-games scheduled. The record shall be a running total
of all games worked by each official used by United Officials Association. (2007)
(5) Shall furnish the Treasurer
all information regarding booking no later than Monday following weekly
schedule. (2007)
(6) Shall furnish the
membership a telephone number or numbers through which he or his designated
assistant can be reached.
Section 3. Treasurer
(1) Shall be a member of the
Board of Directors appointed by a majority vote of the Board.
(2) Shall be responsible for
collection and disbursement of all funds connected with the operation of United
Officials Association.
(3) Shall assure that all
games officiated are billed as per agreements entered into by United Officials
Association and the football programs for which United Officials Association
provides officials. (2007)
(4) Shall complete all
billing within seven (7) days after game involved. However, in cases where the
agreements between United Officials Association and the football programs for
which United Officials Association provides officials states a different
billing schedule, the schedule in the agreement shall prevail. (2007)
(5) Shall report any
accounts receivable more than seven (7) days past due to the President.
(6) Shall furnish to the
President a list of all accounts payable for approval.
(7) The Treasurer may issue
a check for an amount not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) in an
emergency without approval of the President. Except for game compensation, all
such checks must be brought to the President’s attention within seven (7) days.
(8) Shall keep books current
and available for inspection by members in good standing and other persons
approved by the board.
(9) Shall settle all
payments to officials in accordance with By-Laws.
(10) Shall submit to the
Board a complete financial statement at each regular Board meeting and for
other meetings as directed by the President. (2007)
Section 4. Secretary
(1) Shall be a member of the
Board of Directors appointed by a majority vote of the Board.
(2) Shall keep minutes of
all meetings and prepare them into a permanent ledger.
(3) Shall read minutes at
each meeting.
(4) Shall prepare all
correspondence pertaining to United Officials Association.
(5) Shall receive, maintain
and record all Crew Chief’s reports in a ledger. (2007)
(6) Shall furnish a copy of
minutes of all meetings to members of the Board within two (2) weeks after the meetings.
(2007)
(7) Shall notify all members
three (3) days prior to any specially called meetings. (2007)
Section 5. First Vice President (2007)
(1) Shall be a member of the
Board of Directors appointed by a majority vote of the Board.
(2) Shall assume the duties
of the President in his absence.
(3) Shall head committees as
directed by the President.
(4) In the event the office
of President becomes vacant during a term, shall assume the office of President
for the remainder of that term.
Section 6. Second Vice President
(1) Shall be a member of the
Board of Directors appointed by a majority vote of the Board.
(2) Shall head committees as
directed by the President.
(3) Shall be in charge of
training.
Section 7. Third
Vice President (2007)
(1) Shall be a member of the
Board of Directors appointed by a majority vote of the Board.
(2) Shall head committees as
directed by the President.
(3) Shall be alternate
booking agent and assume the duties of Booking Agent in the event of vacancy
during the term.
ARTICLE IV – MEETINGS
Section 1. The
Association shall meet monthly during the months of July, August, September,
October and November at a time and place designated by the President. These are
the regular General Membership Meetings of the Association. The time and place
of these meetings is to be posted on the Association’s web site on the Calendar
page. (2007)
Section 2. Special meetings of the
general membership may be called by the President by notifying all members at
least three (3) days in advance. Such notification may be accomplished by
either direct contact with individual members by telephone, e-mail or USPS
mail. It may also be considered to have been constructively been made by
posting a call to the meeting on the Association’s web site on the home page of
the site at least two (2) weeks in advance of the special meeting. (2007)
Section 3. The Board of Directors
shall meet at least one (1) time each month March through November at a place
designated by the President. These are the regular Board Meetings. (2007)
Section 4. Special meetings of the
Board may be called by the President by notifying all Board members at least
three (3) days in advance.
ARTICLE V – TRAINING
Section 1. Training sessions shall
be held each year prior to the start of the football season and shall cover all
rules and interpretations.
Section 2. The time and place for scheduled
training sessions shall be set by the Board of Directors.
Section 3. Members must take and
pass a written examination to be given at the last training session. Failure to
pass this examination may be cause for a member’s suspension until the member
has been passed a re-examination. Re-examination rules shall be set by the
Board of Directors in conjunction with the Training Committee. (2007)
ARTICLE VI – GAME AGREEMENTS
Section 1. A written agreement shall
be entered into with all associations desiring football officials from United
Officials Association.
Section 2. In order to be binding,
an agreement must be approved by the Board of Directors and signed by the
President.
Section 3. Members shall not work
games which are under agreement to another officials’ organization except as
approved by the Board of Directors. (2007)
ARTICLE VII – PAYMENT OF
FEES TO OFFICIALS
Section 1. Should the Treasurer be
unable to fulfill his responsibilities, the President’s signature shall serve
as an alternate to release compensation to officials for games worked.
Section 2. All officials will be
paid for all games completely officiated and/or billed.
Section 3. All officials are charged
a “booking fee” for all games assigned by United Officials Association. This
fee is set at ten percent (10%) of all monies earned by each UOA official.
(2007)
Section 4. Twenty-five
percent (25%) of each official’s earned game fees will be withheld until
completion of schedule to cover fines levied in accordance with these By-Laws.
(2007)
Section 5. Payment of fees for all
games scheduled by the Booking Agent shall come from the Treasurer only, except
as specifically directed otherwise in these By-Laws. (2007)
Section 6. Game fees may accumulate
with one (1) settlement at the end of the season or a member may make up to two
(2) withdrawals during the season. An official may not withdraw a greater
percentage of earned game fees than the percentage of those game fees collected
by United Officials Association on the date of the withdrawal or more than
seventy-five (75%) of his total earned game fees before season’s end (whichever
total is the lesser). (2007).
Section 7. At each settlement, there
shall be a comparison of the officials’ game records with the Treasurer’s game records.
(2007)
ARTICLE VIII – MANAGEMENT OF
FUNDS
Section 1. Membership dues shall be
used for general operating expenses.
Section 2. Booking fees
withheld will be disbursed as compensation to Board of Directors on an equal
share basis. However, board pay will be a subordinate
priority for payment of association obligations. All other obligations must be
covered, first. (2007)
Section 3. Income from fines shall
be used as general operating funds.
Section 4. A minimum balance of
three thousand ($3,000.00) shall be carried forward in the general operating
fund at the end of each season. In the event of shortage of operating income,
each member shall bear an equal share of the shortage based on the number of
games worked according to the following formula:
(a) Total monies collected minus three thousand ($3000)
operating expenses divided by the total number of man games is equal to the
rate per game. (2007)
(b) Should money be received and eliminate the shortage,
officials shall be compensated at the contractual rate less booking fees.
Section 5. All monies collected for
Division I preseason games shall be paid as determined by the Board prior to
the start of regular billing. (2007)
ARTICLE IX – DUES (2007)
Section 1. Annual dues shall be
determined each year by the board.
Section 2. Dues shall
cover rules books for each member each year.
Section 3. Dues shall cover general
association expenses as outlined in Article VIII of the By-Laws, “Management of
Funds.” (2007)
Section 4. Dues are due and payable by time of first training
session each year unless changed by an adoption
of the Board. (2007)
Section 5. Dues are not refundable
or transferable.
ARTICLE X – RULES AND
REGULATIONS
Section 1. Every member of the
United Officials Association will accept and pledge themselves to the following
code of ethics: (2007)
(A) I will honor contracts
regardless of possible inconvenience or financial loss.
(B) I will study the rules
of the game, observe the work of other officials and will at all times attempt
to improve myself.
(C) I will remember that
while my work as an official is important, I must conduct myself in such a way
that attention is not drawn to me but to the athletes playing the game.
(D) I will dress and
maintain my appearance in the manner befitting the dignity and importance of
the game. (2007)
(E) I will shape my
character and conduct so as to be a worthy example to the athletes who play
under my jurisdiction.
(F) I will be fair and
unbiased in my decisions. (2007)
(G) I will give my complete
cooperation to the Athletic Association which I serve and the Officials
Association which I represent.
(I) I will in my actions on
the field, be firm but not overbearing, courteous but not ingratiating,
positive and never rude, dignified but never arrogant, friendly but businesslike,
and calm and always alert. (2007)
(J) I will keep in my mind
that the game is more important than the wishes of any individual player,
coach, or hidden ambitions of any individual official.
(K) I will be prepared both
physically and mentally to administer the game.
(L) I will not use tobacco
on or in the vicinity of the playing field or drink any alcoholic beverage on
the day of the game.
(M) I will not provide any
information which might be used by a team’s future opponent nor will I visit
with any player during time out.
(N) I will not coach at any
park or at any league which is under contract with United Officials Association
without Board approval.
(O) I will not use profanity
or any language on or near the playing field which would offend any player,
coach, parent or fan.
Section 2.1 Prior to the start of each season the Board
of Directors shall appoint a Committee of Crew Chiefs, the Chairman of which
shall be the President. The number of Crew Chiefs shall be determined by the
Board but in no event will the number be less than one-half (1/2) the total
number of Division 1 teams under contract for that season.
Section 2.2 The duties of the Crew Chiefs shall include:
1. Report to the President, or his designee, within eight (8)
hours any unusual event which occurs with regard to the duties
of his crew such as, but not
limited to:
(A) Ejection of any player, coach or spectator.
(B) Any forfeit of a game, postponement of a game, protest of a
game or refusal by the crew to work or complete a game.
(C) Any severe injury to any game participant and any physical
injury of an official.
(D) The absence of any official or the failure of any official
to wear the proper uniform. (2007)
(E) Any unusual distraction or event whether or not it involves
officials.
(F) Any other circumstances which the Crew Chief feels should
be called to the President’s attention.
2. Act as a liaison between United Officials Association and
the park officials by making contact with the park officials each week.
3. Assign the Referee and Clock Operator for each game.
4. Perform on behalf of the Association any other duties
assigned and approved by the Board of Directors.
5. (New 2007) File an electronic game report via the
Association’s web site of all games officiated by the crew chief’s United
Officials Association crew, regardless of whether there were reportable
exceptions (or not) in any of these games. Minimum content for these reports
include:
(a) The name of all officials on the crew and the positions
they covered for each game, individually.
(b) The teams involved in each game, the scheduled start time
of each game, and the final score of each game with the winning team clearly
identified.
(c) Framing information for the day’s game report to include
the date of the game(s) played, the field on which the game(s)s were played and
the crew chief’s name and crew number.
(d) If there were exceptions to be reported, these exceptions
shall also be recorded as part of the initial game report. In the case of no
exceptions, the crew chief has the option of leaving space for exceptions
blank; or he/she may choose to make a positive statement that no exceptions are
being reported.
6. (New for 2007) Act as a member of the Committee of Crew
Chiefs, performing any additional duties as may be defined by this committee
acting in concert.
Section 2.3 Upon receipt of a Crew
Chief’s electronic report, the President, or his designee, shall determine if an
additional written report is required. Such additional written Crew Chief
Report shall be submitted to the President within seventy-two (72) hours
following notification that such an additional report is required. (2007)
Section 2.4 Games below
the Division 1 level in which incidents as described in Article X, Section 2.2,
Item 1 above occur, the Referee shall make the required report to the President
as described in Article X, Sections 2.2 and 2.3, above. (2007)
Section 3.1 Any absence or
“no-show” at a scheduled game, non-professional conduct by any member or any
event which requires discipline of a member shall be investigated by a Review
Committee consisting of three (3) members in good standing appointed by the
President. Absence from a game shall be excused only in the event of an
emergency situation. A non-excused absence shall be penalized as determined by
the Review Committee but shall include a fine of not less than one hundred
dollars ($100) or more than four Division 1 games. Non-professional conduct and
other events brought before the Review Committee shall be penalized as
determined by the Review Committee. Such penalty may include dismissal from
United Officials Association. The member being reviewed shall be entitled to an
appearance before the Review Committee to present such written or oral evidence
as he sees fit. The Chairman of the Review Committee shall notify the member
and the President of the Review Committee’s recommendation within twenty-four
(24) hours following the decision. (2007)
Section 3.2 The member shall have
seventy-two (72) hours in which to notify the Secretary in writing of his/her
intent to appeal the Review committee’s decision. A twenty-five dollars ($25.00)
bond must accompany his appeal. If the appeal is upheld,
the $25.00 bond will be refunded. (2007)
Section 3.3 Upon receipt
of notice of appeal as described in Section 3.2, the President shall convene
the Board of Directors for a special meeting at a time and place convenient to
the appellant. The Board shall review the findings of the Review Committee and
shall hear such evidence as submitted by the appellant and, in executive
session, recommend an appropriate penalty or dismissal of the matter in its
entirety. The appellant shall be notified of the Board’s decision as soon as
possible but in any event not more than forty-eight (48) hours following such
decision.
Section 4.1 Absence from a regular
meeting or scheduled training session shall be penalized by a fine in an amount
to be determined annually by the Board. One absence per member, per season
shall be allowed without penalty. Any other absence(s) shall be excused upon
sufficient excuse as determined by the Board. Officiating for United Officials
Association any game which conflicts with the missed meeting or training
session shall be automatically excused upon corroboration by the Booking Agent.
(2007)
Section 4.2 For the purpose of
determining absences as described in Section 4.1, a member whose name appears
on the membership roster in the previous year shall be determined to be absent
commencing with the first general membership meeting of the season. New members
shall be determined to be absent for any meeting or training session following
such member’s first attendance of the year. (2007)
Section 4.3 Absence by a Board member
from a scheduled monthly Board meeting as required in Article IV, Section 3,
shall be assessed a fine of fifty dollars ($50) per meeting missed.
Section 4.4 If any official turns back
accepted games with less than forty-eight (48) hours’ notice, the fine will be
the dollar amount of games returned. The second occurrence of turning back
games with less than forty-eight (48) hours’ notice by the same official will
carry the above fine, including no further booking before said official appeals
for a meeting before the Executive Committee. The appeal must be in writing and
accompanied by a twenty-five ($25) appeal bond. If the appeal is valid, the
$25.00 bond will be refunded. (2007)
Section 5 (New for 2007) All members of the Association are required to
have sufficient internet access to both receive e-mail and to have access to
the Association’s web site. Failure to have such connections will NOT, alone,
disqualify persons for membership. However, members are responsible for being
able to receive electronic communications from the association via e-mail that
is sent or via messages that are posted to the web site. Failure to have and
maintain such electronic connections will be no excuse for failure to receive
information from the Association that is circulated by these means.
ARTICLE XI – AMENDMENTS
(2007)
Section 1. These By-Laws may be
amended by two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of members present at a regular or
special general membership meeting provided all members shall have been advised
of the amendment at least three (3) days prior to a meeting where balloting is
to be done. (2007)
ARTICLE XII – DEFINITION OF TERMS (New 2007)
Section 1. Committees
The following committees are
explicitly noted in other sections of these By-Laws. The failure of these By-Laws
to mention other committees is not an oversight. The President has the power to
appoint other, ad
hoc committees at his sole
discretion. Where these named committees
are mentioned in the By-Laws, these definitions shall apply:
(A) Nominating Committee
a - The Nominating Committee is responsible for naming a slate
of candidates for the positions on the Board which will be open in the
subsequent football year per details listed in Article II, Nomination and
Election of Directors, of these By-Laws.
b – This committee is also responsible for the conduct of the
annual elections, including the management of absentee ballots as detailed in
Article II, Nomination and Election of Directors, of these By-Laws.
(B) Executive Committee
a – May approve applications for membership.
b – May suspend membership privileges to individual officials.
c – Upon appeal by a fined official, may review fines and grant
such modifications to fines levied as the committee deems appropriate in the
circumstances.
(C) Training Committee
The Training Committee is responsible for conducting the annual
pre-season training activities. The committee is headed by the Second Vice
President who is, in effect, the Vice President for Training.
(D) Review Committee
The Review Committee is responsible for reviewing instances of
failure to fulfill assignments and such other non-professional conduct as is
brought to the Review Committee’s attention. This committee may impose
punishments for such transgressions as detailed in Article X, Rules and
Regulations, Section 3.1 of these By-Laws.
(E) Committee of Crew Chiefs
The Committee of Crew Chiefs consists of those members who have
been designated by the President as Crew Chiefs
for the current football season according to Article III, Section 1.11 of these
By-Laws. Crew Chiefs are individually responsible for performing additional
duties as described in Article X, Section 2.2 of these By-Laws.
Section 2. Members in Good Standing
Members who have made annual
application for membership, have been approved for such membership, who have
not been subject to fines in excess of game fees earned, and who have not had
their membership suspended or revoked as provided in other sections of these
By-Laws are considered “Members in Good Standing.” Board members whose terms
bridge between years retain their “good standing” membership without the need
to complete the annual membership application, though such application is
encouraged for ease of administrative effort.
Section 3. Officers
The officers of the
Association are the Elected and Appointed members of the Board of Directors. Other
members of the general membership may hold positions of additional authority,
such as Crew Chiefs. However, such additional authority positions are not, of
themselves, officer positions.
Section 4. Meetings
Gatherings of various
portions of the membership of United Officials Association may or may not
constitute formal meetings of the Association or the sub-group of the
Association according to the definitions which follow, below. In any case where
one of these definitions may differ from explicit language to the contrary in
other portions of the By-Laws, such explicit language in other portions of the
By-Laws shall apply as it relates to the scope of that section of the By-Laws.
(A) General Membership
Meeting
General Membership Meetings are those meetings open to all
members in good standing. No quorum applies to General Membership Meetings so
long as proper notification for meetings of this type has been accomplished.
Such proper notification applies to both Regular and Special meeting types.
(B) Board Meeting
Board Meetings are those meetings open to members of the Board
of Directors and such other attendees as may be invited by the Board. Two types
of Board Meetings may be held as defined in Article IV, Sections 3 and 4 of
these By-Laws. A quorum requirement exists as defined in Article II, Section 5
of the Constitution of the United Officials Association.
(C) Committee Meeting
Meetings of the various named and ad hoc committees may be held at any time at the discretion of the
committees’ chairmen. Business that may be properly considered by these
committees is limited to the scope defined elsewhere in these By-Laws for each
named committee or as assigned by the President for ad hoc committees. A quorum for such committees is
defined as a majority of members present, one of which must be the committee’s
Chairman.
(D) Regular Meeting
A Regular meeting is one which applies to either the general
membership or the Board as mandated in Article IV, Sections 1 and 3 of these
by-Laws.
(E) Special Meeting
A Special meeting is one which applies to either the general
membership or the Board as mandated in Article IV, Sections 2 and 4 of these
by-Laws.