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Board of Directors Responsibilities (summarized
from the "Board of Director roles" [http://www.littleleague.org/leagueofficers/BODRoles.htm] President - sound leadership, couched in knowledge, experience and common sense, is the greatest requirement
person selected as president of a Little League.
- efficient organizational and administrative abilities are desirable
credentials as well as the ability to give direction to the Little League movement in the local community.
- is
accountable to the local league board of directors.
- oversees the affairs of all elements of the league.
- selects
and appoints managers, coaches, umpires and committees. (No person becomes a manager, coach, umpire or committee member
without the approval of the president. However, all appointments are subject to final approval by the local league's board
of directors.)
- maintains contact with Little League International and represents the league in the District
organization.
- must know the regulations under which Little League operates and in authorizing the annual application
for charter, binds all members of the league to faithfully observe the regulations.
- should personify the best public
image in reflection to the community at large. Each president should take an active role in gaining support and winning friends
for the league program.
- presides at league meetings and assumes full responsibility for the operation of the local
league. The president receives all mail, supplies and other communications from the Little League Headquarters.
Vice
President - presides in the absence of the president
- works with other officers and committee members
- carries
out duties and assignments as may be delegated by the president.
- Separate vice presidents may also be selected
to oversee individual divisions within the league. If so, one vice president should be selected as the one to preside in the
absence of the president.
Secretary - maintains a register of members and directors.
- records
the minutes of meetings
- is responsible for sending out notice of meetings
- issues membership cards and maintains
a record of league's activities.
Treasurer - signs checks co-signed by another officer or director.
- dispenses
league funds as approved by the board of directors.
- reports on the status of league funds.
- keeps local league
books and financial records.
- prepares budgets.
- assumes the responsibility for all local league finances.
Player
Agent - conducts annual tryouts.
- is in charge of player selection.
- assists the president in checking
birth records and eligibility of players.
- generally supervises and coordinates the transfer of players to or from
the Minor Leagues.
- Separate player agents may also be selected to oversee individual divisions within the league.
- must not manage, coach or umpire in the division over which he/she has authority, unless the local league has received
explicit written permission to allow this from Little League International.
Safety Officer - coordinates
all safety activities including supervision of ASAP (A Safety Awareness Program).
- ensures safety in player training.
- ensures
safe playing conditions.
- coordinates reporting and prevention of injuries.
Information Officer - manages
the league's official home page
- ensures that league rosters are maintained
- ensures that league news is
updated on a regular basis.
- collects, posts and distributes important information on League activities including direct
dissemination of fund-raising and sponsor activities
- serves as contact person for Little League regarding
optimizing use of the Internet for league administration and for distributing information to league members and to Little
League International.
- displays enthusiasm for using the Internet for league administration, for sharing information
and for creating a more enjoyable and efficient Little League experience.
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