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KENTUCKIANA BASEBALL UMPIRES ASSOCIATION, INCORPORATED
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Post Office Box 37168
Louisville, Kentucky 40233
Federal ID# 61-1161322
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CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS
Adopted - 1986
Revised - 2000
Amended - 2006
Amended - 2007
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Article I - Name
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Article II - Objective
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Article III - Membership
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Article IV - Membership Meetings
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Article V - Dues
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Article VI - Board of Directors
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Article VII - Officers
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Article VIII - Official Records
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Article IX - Special and Standing Committees
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Article X - Annual Awards
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Article XI - Discipline
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Article XII - General Elections
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Article XIII - Miscellaneous Provisions
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ARTICLE I - NAME
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The name of this association shall be the KENTUCKIANA BASEBALL UMPIRES' ASSOCIATION,
INCORPORATED , herein after referred to in this document as the "Association."
Then Association is a not-for-profit corporation of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Its principle address shall be: Post Office Box 37168, Louisville, Kentucky, 40233.
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ARTICLE II - OBJECTIVE
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The objectives, for which the Association is established, include, but are not limited
to, the following:
a) To evaluate the standards of umpiring the game of baseball;
b) To provide instruction and understanding of the rules and the proper interpretation
of the rules which govern baseball;
c) To assist the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) by providing
qualified officials as high school baseball umpires; and,
d) To provide instruction to new and experienced umpires in in order that they may
have an opportunity to enhance their skills as umpires.
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ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP
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Section 1 - Classification of Membership
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This Association shall consist of persons meeting the qualifications and guidelines
approved by the Board of Directors and adopted by the membership. The classifications
of membership are:
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Active - an active member is one designated by the Association after that person
has met the requirements of the KHSAA Board of Control, and this Association. Such
members, having been determined to be in good standing, may be assigned to umpire
KHSAA sanctioned baseball games.
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Inactive – an inactive member is a person who was an active member in good standing
who, but for legitimate reasons, may be unable to accept a schedule of games. Such
members shall have provided a written request to the Board of Directors seeking
inactive status. The member may, at a later date, request to have his/her active
status reinstated upon proof that all KHSAA, and Association, requirements have
been met and upon approval of the board of Directors.
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Affiliate – an affiliate is a person, or business entity, who has demonstrated a
special interest in promoting the stated objectives of the Association through material,
or other, contributions toward the accomplishment of those objectives. Active, or
inactive, members may make nominations for affiliate status. Nominations must be
made in writing stating the basis for the nomination. The nomination shall be submitted
to the Board of Directors, which shall present the matter to the membership for
consideration. The membership may vote to accept or reject the nomination.
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Honorary – an honorary member is a person who is not an active member of the Association,
but one who the Association wishes to recognize as having made a substantial contribution
to the Association, and/or, to umpiring in general. Nominations must be made, in
writing, to the Board of Directors, stating the basis for such status. The Board
of Directors shall present the matter to the membership for consideration and a
vote to accept, or reject, the nomination.
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Section 2 - Qualification of Membership
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In order to qualify as an active member of the Association, a person must comply
with all KHSAA requirements as listed in the most current issue of the KHSAA Handbook,
and with all Association requirements. These requirements include attendance at
Association meetings, as outlined in the Constitution and Bylaws, attendance at
KHSAA mandated rules and mechanics clinics, and compliance with KHSAA mandated licensing
requirements. Active members are required to carry liability insurance issued through
a recognized insurance carrier, or through membership in an organization providing
such coverage. Failure to meet these, or any other reasonable requirements adopted
by the Association, shall be grounds for revocation, or denial, of membership in
the Association.
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Section 3 - Resignation
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Any member may resign from the Association at any time by submitting a written notice
to the Secretary of the Association. The Secretary shall present the resignation
to the Board of Directors at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board.
Resignation by an active member shall not relieve the member of his/her obligation
to pay dues, assessments, or fees accrued prior to resignation. The Association
may seek civil or other legal means, to satisfy such unpaid obligations.
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Section 4 - Reinstatement
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Former members of the Association may seek reinstatement by submitting a written
request to the Board of Directors. The Board shall consider the request and vote
to accept or reject it. The Association’s Secretary shall respond, in writing, to
the person seeking reinstatement and will convey the decision of the Board. If denied,
the person seeking reinstatement may request to meet with the Board for the purpose
of appealing the Board’s decision. The person may present any facts or mitigating
information for the Board to consider. The Board shall consider any mitigating information
and shall render a decision on the request. The Board’s decision shall be final.
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Section 5 - Transfers
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The Association, through its Board of Directors, shall consider applications from
persons with umpiring experience who have recently relocated in the Louisville area.
Such applications must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of the KBUA. The
application should include information concerning the applicant’s experience, former
association membership, camps and clinics attended, and any other information deemed
appropriate for consideration by the Board of Directors. The Association reserves
the right to deny membership if the application is found to contain false, or misleading
information. Acceptance as an active member in the Association may be withheld until
the applicant meets all KHSAA licensing requirements. All appropriate fees, dues,
and assessments must be paid to the Association before acceptance into the Association,
and prior to being given a schedule of games by the Assigning Secretary.
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ARTICLE IV - MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
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Section 1 - Meetings
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The Board of Directors shall distribute a schedule of meetings and clinics to be
held during a specified time period. The minimum number of meetings during any given
calendar year shall be five (5). The President and Board of Directors shall set
the agenda for each meeting. KHSAA rules and mechanics meetings shall be considered
as regular Association meetings.
Special meetings may be called at the request of a majority of the Board of Directors,
or at the request of five (5) active members. Such requests shall be made in writing
to the Secretary of the Association, and shall state the purpose of the meeting
and topic, or issue, to be discussed. The agenda of special meetings shall be limited
to the issue for which the special meeting was called.
In order for the Association to conduct business at a regularly scheduled, or special,
meeting a quorum must be present. A quorum is present when twenty percent of the
active membership is present at such meetings.
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Section 2 - Notification
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The Association’s Secretary shall provide written notice of all meetings. Such notice
shall include the date, time, and location of the meeting. The notice shall also
include information concerning the purpose of the meeting and topics to be discussed.
Written notice of such meetings shall be mailed to the membership no less than fourteen
days prior to the meeting date. Such notices will be sent to the most current address
of the member as it appears on the Association’s membership list.
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Section 3 - Attendance Requirements
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Active members shall be required to attend a minimum of 75 percent of the regularly
scheduled membership meetings. KHSAA rules and mechanics meetings are considered
to be regular membership meetings for the purpose of this section. Members who have
KBUA, or NCAA game assignments, or who are attending recognized umpire-training
clinics, may be excused from meeting attendance. Such members shall be marked as
having attended the scheduled meeting for that meeting date. Members may make a
written request to be excused from attending a scheduled meeting. Such requests
shall be made prior to the meeting date, and must be submitted to the Board of Directors
for consideration.
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Section 4 - Voting
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For the purposes of voting, the presence of 20 percent of the active membership
shall be considered a quorum. A majority vote of the membership present is required
to pass a measure being considered. Only active members shall have the right to
vote on a question called by the membership.
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ARTICLE V - DUES
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Section 1 - Annual Dues and Umpire Scheduling Fee
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Annual membership dues equal to one varsity game fee, which includes the current
game travel fee set by the local regional policy board and the regular season varsity
game fee for a two person crew published in the KHSAA handbook, as well as the 6th/7th
Region Baseball Assigning Secretary’s annual umpire scheduling fee shall be paid
by active members on, or before, May 15th of each year. Members may seek reimbursement
of dues and umpire scheduling fees upon written request and for just cause. The
Secretary of the Association must receive such requests prior to January 1, following
the current high school baseball season. The Association shall waive only the annual
membership dues for members active in the Association for a period of twenty-five
years.
The Association will furnish a list of members in good standing and issue a check
to the 6th/7th Region Baseball Assigning Secretary by December 15th that reflects
the Umpire Scheduling Fees of all members in good standing with the association.
New, first-year members of the association will be required to pay dues in the amount
of $25.00, as well as the assigning secretary’s fee by March 1st in order to become
a member in good standing and eligible to receive a 6th/7th region baseball schedule.
All umpire scheduling fees collected after December 15th will be paid by check to
the 6th/7th Region Baseball Assigning Secretary by March 15th.
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Section 2 - Fees
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The Board of Directors may assess fees in order to pay for the costs associated
with KBUA sponsored training or social events. These fees will be determined by
the actual cost of the training, or scheduled event, including those items and materials
necessary for the success of the event
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Section 3 - Penalties
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Failure to pay annual membership dues and the umpire scheduling fee by the specified
date shall result in the assessment of a penalty fee. The penalty for late payment
shall be $25.00. Such penalties shall be paid to the Treasurer of the Association
no later than December 14, of the current year. Failure to pay the annual dues,
umpire scheduling fee, and late penalty fee (if applicable), shall result in the
suspension of the member’s active status. Such a suspension shall continue until
such time as the member pays all dues, scheduling fees, penalties, and is then reinstated
by the Board of Directors.
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ARTICLE VI - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Section 1 - Duties and Responsibilities
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A duly elected Board of Directors herein referred to, as the “Board” shall manage
the property, business, and affairs of the Association. The Board shall exercise
its duties in accordance with this Constitution and Bylaws, the Articles of Incorporation
filed with the Secretary of State, in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and not otherwise
prohibited by law. The duly elected Board of Directors shall exercise its duties
in a proper and lawful manner, according to the requirements in this Constitution
and Bylaws, and according to the will of the membership of the Association.
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Section 2 - Executive Board of Directors
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The Executive Officers of the Association are the President, Vice President, Secretary,
Treasurer, and Immediate past President. The Board of Directors shall consist of
the Association’s five executive officers, as described in the Articles of Incorporation,
and the Umpire-in-Chief. The Umpire-in-Chief shall be appointed by the President,
and approved by the Board of Directors. In addition, the active members of the Association
shall elect two, at-large members to serve on the Board of Directors.
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ARTICLE VII - OFFICERS
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Section 1 - Elected Officers
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The elected officers of the Association shall be the President, Vice President,
Secretary, Treasurer, and two at-large members. The term of service for the elected
officers shall be two years, except for the members at large who shall serve a term
of one year. The executive officers may succeed themselves. The election of the
President and Secretary shall occur in odd numbered years and the election of the
Vice President and Treasurer shall take place in even numbered years. At-large members
shall be elected annually and may succeed themselves. The Immediate past President
shall not hold two different positions on the Board at one time. Elected officers
shall serve their respective terms of office until such time as those terms expire,
or upon resignation, or removal from office for cause. The President shall be a
non-voting member of the Board. He shall only vote to break a tie.
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Section 2 - Eligibility
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Only active members of the Association shall be eligible to hold an elected office.
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Section 3 - President
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The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Association and shall
have executive authority to insure that all orders and resolutions adopted by the
Board of Directors are properly carried out. The President shall be subject to the
control of the Board of Directors as directed by the Articles of Incorporation,
applicable state statutes, and these Bylaws. The President shall be responsible
for the overall management of the business affairs of the Association and the proper
administration of its Constitution and Bylaws. The President shall appoint committees,
and members to serve on such committees, to assist in the administration of the
Association’s business. Such committees shall report to the President and Board
of Directors regarding the progress of the committee’s work. The President shall
preside over all general membership, and special meetings of the Association. The
President shall not vote on items before the Board, but shall vote to break a tie.
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Section 4 - Vice President
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The Vice President shall be responsible for assisting the President of the Association
and for such duties assigned by the President. The Vice President shall serve in
the same capacity as the President when circumstances dictate, or in the absence
of the President.
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Section 5 - Immediate Past President
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The Immediate past President shall be responsible for such duties as are assigned
to him/her by the President of the Association. The Immediate Past president shall
serve as the Chair of the Nominating Committee, and shall serve as the program director
for the general election meeting. The Immediate past President shall serve as an
advisor to the President and the Board of Directors on matters of interest to the
membership.
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Section 6 - Secretary
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The Association Secretary shall:
a) Keep the minutes of all regular and special membership meetings and meetings
of the Board of Directors, and shall make such minutes available to the membership;
b) Insure that all notices of meetings are provided to the membership in accordance
with these Bylaws;
c) Act as the official custodian of the Association’s official records;
d) Maintain the Association’s membership records, and record of meeting attendance;
e) Perform all those duties normally associated with the office of the Secretary,
and other such duties as outlined in these Bylaws, or which may be assigned by the
Board of Directors.
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Section 7 - Treasurer
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The Treasurer shall:
a) The Treasurer shall receive and be responsible for all funds and securities of
the Association. The Treasurer shall maintain full and accurate financial records
of the Association, deposit, or cause to be deposited, to the credit of the Association
all money, funds, and securities into the appropriate bank account, or financial
institution and accounts established by the Board, and disburse funds as directed
by the Board;
b) Provide to the Board of Directors and membership, proper records of the Association’s
financial status;
c) Inform the membership when delinquent in the payment of dues or fees;
d) Receive and maintain accurate membership records from the Association Secretary;
e) Perform those duties normally associated with the office of Treasurer, and those
as may be directed by the President and Board of Directors, or by state statute.
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Section 8 - Umpire in Chief
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The Umpire in Chief shall be responsible for the proper instruction of the membership
in the uniform interpretation of the rules governing play in high school baseball,
as determined by the National Federation and the KHSAA. The Umpire in Chief shall
direct the instruction of the membership in proper mechanics, positioning, and techniques
of good officiating for members, coaches, players, and others interested in the
fundamentals of good officiating.
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Section 9 - Compensation of Officers
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Elected officers of the Association shall not receive any direct compensation from
the Association for their service as an officer of the Association. Elected officers
and members may, upon board approval, be reimbursed for expenses associated with
the performance of their official duties, or as determined appropriate by the Board.
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Section 10 - Vacancies
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Any vacancy occurring during the term of a Board member shall be filled by a majority
vote of the Board of Directors. Each officer so appointed shall hold that office
for the remainder of the unexpired term of office to which he/she is appointed.
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Section 11 - Notice of Executive Board Meetings
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The President of the Association shall call all Executive Board Meetings. Special
Executive Board meetings may be called by request of two-thirds of the Executive
Board Members. Notification of such special meetings shall be made by the President
through the Secretary and by the most expedient means available. A majority of the
Board members present at such meetings shall constitute a quorum.
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ARTICLE VIII - OFFICIAL RECORDS
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Section 1 - Location
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The official records of the Association shall be kept in such a place within the
State of Incorporation which shall insure their proper maintenance and security,
and which shall insure access by the duly elected Executive Board, and the membership
of the Association.
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Section 2 - Inspection
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All books, accounts, and records of the Association shall be open to inspection
by and at the request of, any active member of the Association. The President and
Board of Directors may direct, the submission of reports to the Board and membership
as deemed appropriate or as mandated by statute.
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ARTICLE IX – SPECIAL and STANDING COMMITTEES
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Section 1 - Nominating Committee
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The President shall appoint a Nominating Committee and direct the Immediate past
President to serve as chairman of that committee. The committee shall solicit nominations
from the membership for election to the offices of President, Vice President, Secretary,
Treasurer and members at large. The committee shall notify the membership that it
will accept nominations for specific offices at least fourteen days prior to the
nomination meeting. The committee shall insure that a member whose name is to be
place into nomination is willing to accept a nomination for a particular office
prior to placing that member’s name on a ballot. The names of official candidates
for office shall be submitted to the membership at least fourteen days prior to
conducting an election vote. The committee shall accept nominations from the floor
on the night of the election.
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Section 2 - Special Committees
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The President, with the approval of the Board, shall appoint other special committees
deemed necessary. The duties of these special committees shall not conflict with
the provisions of these bylaws, and shall be prescribed by the President with Board
approval.
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Section 3 - Judicial Committee
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The President shall appoint three members to serve on the Judicial Committee. The
Committee shall determine if a member has violated provisions of these bylaws, or
KHSAA rules. It shall determine if formal charges shall be brought against the member
for such violations. One member of the committee shall serve as chairman. The committee
members shall serve at the pleasure of the President and Board of Directors.
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ARTICLE X – ANNUAL AWARDS
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Section 1 - State and Semi-State Awards
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The Association shall present a plaque to those members who represent the Association
in the State and Semi-State Tournament.
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Section 2 - Regional Tournament Award
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All Association members assigned to work a regional tournament for the first time
shall receive the Association’s Regional Tournament Award plaque. This award will
be presented at the Association’s Annual Award Banquet. It shall be presented only
once to a given member.
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Section 3 - Jerry Arndt Award
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The Jerry Arndt Award shall be presented to the member who exemplifies a willingness
to officiate at any time, any place, and who displays a zeal to further the stated
purposes of the Association.
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Section 4 - Silver Indicator Award
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The Silver Indicator Award is presented to the member considered by his peers as
being an umpire’s umpire. The award is indicative of the member’s dedication to
the Association and fellow officials.
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Section 5 - Rookie of the Year Award
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The Rookie of the Year Award shall be presented to the member who, during the first
year of membership, demonstrates the qualities of desire, motivation, and dedication
toward becoming a top-notch umpire.
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Section 6 - Keith Shartzer Professionalism Award
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The Keith Shartzer Professionalism Award shall be presented to the member who demonstrates
the quality of professionalism through his actions on and off the field.
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Section 7 - Jim Dwyer Award
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The Jim Dwyer Award shall be presented to the member who displays those qualities
exemplified by Jim Dwyer. The recipient shall have displayed a love of umpiring,
dedication to the Association, willingness to assist fellow umpires, and commitment
to the sport of baseball.
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Section 8 - Nominations and Presentation of Awards
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All awards shall be presented during the Association’s Annual Awards Banquet. The
President of the Association during a regular membership meeting will solicit nominations
for awards. Voting on the nominations by the membership shall be announced a minimum
of fourteen days prior to the vote. The President of the Association shall set the
date of the vote.
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ARTICLE XI – DISCIPLINE
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Section 1 – Grounds for Discipline
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Members of this Association are required to comply with the Articles of Incorporation,
Constitution and Bylaws, and all other rules and requirements adopted by the Association.
In addition, all members are required to comply with KHSAA requirements of officials.
Failure to comply with these requirements shall be grounds for disciplinary action.
The Board of Directors shall, upon recommendation of the Judiciary Committee, review
all recommendations regarding discipline of a member. The Board may impose penalties
it deems appropriate for the specific violation, up to, and including, placing the
member on probation for a specified period of time, fines, suspension, and dismissal
from membership in the Association.
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Section 2 – Notification of Charges/Violation
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A member violating any Association, state, or KHSAA requirements shall be notified
in writing of the Association’s intent to discipline. The member shall be notified
as to the specific violation including any, and all, documents or evidence of the
violation. The member shall be afforded an opportunity to review and offer any explanation
or evidence in rebuttal of the charge. The member shall be afforded a minimum of
fourteen days from the date he/she receives written notice of the charges in which
to inform the Association of the member’s intent to contest the charges. The member
may request a hearing on the charges before the Judiciary Committee, and shall make
such a request, in writing, to the Board of Directors.
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Section 3 – Disciplinary Hearings
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A member who is charged with violating Association requirements, KHSAA mandates,
or other policies and requirements, which may result in disciplinary action by the
Association, shall have the right to a hearing before the Judiciary Committee. Such
hearing shall be afforded prior to the imposition of discipline. The Judiciary Committee
shall grant such requests and schedule a hearing at the convenience of the Committee
and member and shall not be unduly delayed. If at all possible, the hearing shall
take place within fourteen days of the member’s request for such hearing.
The Association, and member, shall have the right to be represented by legal counsel
during the hearing. However, such representatives shall play no active role in questioning
of witnesses during the hearing. All hearings shall be recorded using audio or video
equipment and copies of the hearing shall be provided to the member upon request.
The member making the request shall pay the cost of such copies.
After hearing all the evidence, the Judiciary Committee shall forward its recommendation
for discipline to the Board of Directors. The Board shall review the recommendation
and impose any sanctions deemed appropriate. The Board of Directors shall notify
the member of its determination and imposition of any penalty or discipline. Notice
of such action shall be in writing to the member. Such notice shall inform the member
of his/her right to appeal the Board’s decision. A majority vote of the Board shall
be required for the imposition of disciplinary action against the member.
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Section 4 – Appeals
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Any member disciplined under these sections shall have the right to appeal the decision
of the Board of Directors. The member must request appeals in writing within seven
days of the initial disciplinary action. The member may have legal counsel present
during this proceeding. The member may call witnesses, or present evidence in his/her
defense.
After hearing the evidence, the Board of Directors shall notify the member of its
decision on the matter. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be final.
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ARTICLE XII – GENERAL ELECTIONS
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Section 1 – Elections
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Election of officers shall be held annually. The President of the Association shall
set the date of such elections. The President shall notify active members of the
election date in writing at least fourteen days prior to the election. This notice
shall include the names of candidates and the office for which the person is a candidate.
Election of officers shall take place no late than July 31, of each year.
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Section 2 – Balloting
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Elections shall be held by secret ballot. Ballots may be mailed to the membership
and returned on the night of the election of officers. Ballots may be returned by
mail or in person on the night of the election. If a tie vote occurs, it shall be
broken by addition ballot of those present at the election meeting. Ballots will
be mailed to allow all members the opportunity to vote for the candidate of choice
and to increase the participation of the membership in the election process. All
members are encouraged to vote for the candidate of their choice.
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Section 3 – Nominations
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Nominations for Association offices shall be accepted from the floor at the election
meeting. Only active members, in good standing, may be nominated for office. Members
may decline the nomination.
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ARTICLE XIII – MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
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Section 1 – Fiscal Year
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The Association’s fiscal year shall be from November 1, of the current calendar
year, and shall end on October 31, of the following year.
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Section 2 – Depositories
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The Board of Directors and the Association’s Treasurer, shall designate banks, trust
companies, or other depositories in which the funds of the Association shall be
deposited. The Board and Treasurer shall report the balance of accounts held in
such depositories and all expenditures of Association funds, to the membership on
a regular basis.
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Section 3 – Checks, Drafts, and Notes
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Such officers appointed to conduct such business shall sign all checks, drafts,
or other orders for the payment of money, and all notes or other evidence of indebtedness
issued in the name of the Association. The Association’s President, or Treasurer,
and one other Board member shall sign all checks for payment of such debt. Two members
as designated above must sign all Association checks.
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Section 4 – Contracts and other Instruments
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Except as otherwise provided in the Bylaws, the Board of Directors may authorize
any officer, or agent, to enter into any contract on behalf of the Association,
or to execute the delivery of any instrument in the name, or on behalf of, the Association.
Such authority may be general, or specific, to a particular contract or instrument.
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Section 5 – Gifts
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The Board may accept any contribution, gift, or bequest for the betterment of the
Association. Such gifts shall not be accepted by an individual member, but may be
accepted on behalf of the Association.
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Section 6 – Status of Members
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All members of the Association are independent contractors and not employees of
the Association, or employees of any individual member, or officer, of the Association.
All members are employers and therefore may not collect workers’ compensation from
the Association, for injuries sustained while officiating.
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Section 7 – Good Standing
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An active member, in good standing, is a member who must first meet all KHSAA licensing
requirements. In addition, all Association attendance requirements must be met,
all dues and fees imposed by the Association must be paid, all tests must be successfully
completed, and all required clinics attended. These requirements include those imposed
by the KHSAA.
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Section 8 – Insurance
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All active members of the Association are required to carry liability insurance
in the minimum amount of one million dollars. Insurance may be obtained through
a licensed insurance carrier of his/her choosing, through membership in NASO, or
through ABUA membership. Members must present proof of insurance to the Association
Secretary prior to receiving a schedule.
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Section 9 – State Registration and Licensing
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All active members shall be registered and licensed through the KHSAA. Active members
shall comply with all KHSAA mandates related to the licensing and registration of
officials. All active members shall abide by the rules for officials set forth in
the KHSAA Handbook, the Code of Ethics for Officials, drafted by, and published
in the National Federation Rules Book.
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Section 10 – Amendment to the Association Bylaws
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These Bylaws may be amended, or repealed, by a two-thirds majority vote of the active
members present at a membership meeting. The Board shall send notice of such proposed
amendment to the active membership fourteen days prior to such a meeting. Amendments
may be proposed by the Board, on its own initiative, or upon petition of twenty
active members. Such petition shall be presented to the Board in writing. The proposed
amendment shall be presented to the membership without recommendation.
The Board shall present the proposed amendment(s) to the membership for consideration.
The first reading of the proposed amendment(s) shall take place at a regularly scheduled
membership meeting, or at a special meeting called for that purpose. Voting on such
amendments shall take place only after the membership has had sufficient time to
discuss the proposed amendment. A vote on the proposed amendment shall not occur
at the same meeting as the first reading of the amendment.
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Section 11 – Resignations
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Any officer or member may resign from Association, or elected office, upon written
notice to the Board of Directors. Resignations shall take effect on the date specified
in the written notice of resignation.
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Section 12 – Property
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All Board members whose terms expire, or who leave office prior to the expiration
of their term of office, shall turn over to the Board, all Association property
including financial and membership records and real property of the Association.
Transfer of such property and records shall take place immediately. In the case
of newly elected Board members, such property and records shall be turned over to
the Board by the end of the first executive board meeting following the election
of the new Board members.
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Section 13 – Informal Action
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Any action of the Board may be taken without a meeting of the Board provided that
such action is sanctioned by written consent of the Board members.
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Section 14 – Post Season Game Assignments
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Post season tournament assignments are subject to approval by the KHSAA Commissioner.
Only Level 2, and 3, officials are eligible for regional, semi-state, and state
tournament assignment. The KBUA, through the Assignment Secretary, may recommend
officials for post season tournament assignments, however, the final selection of
tournament officials shall be made by the Commissioner. This section is in keeping
with the provisions of the KHSAA, and may be found in the KHSAA Handbook. Game fees
for post season tournament play is governed by the KHSAA.
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