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SelzShoes · 05-02-2005, 12:41 PM

From the Empire League Constitution

Section 1—Defense of the Game
1.1 The member clubs agree to act in such a way to promote the sport of base ball in a positive light.

Section 2—Office of President
2.1 This Constitution establishes the Office of the President. The President can appoint up to five (5) executive officers to assist in the operation and promotion of the Empire League. Salary for said positions is to be paid by the member clubs and should be commensurate with the officers’ experience and excellence.
2.2 The President shall be nominated by a member club and elected with a simple majority.
2.3 The President shall be elected for a term of five (5) years. At the expiration of this term, if the number of clubs wishing to dispose of his service is less than ¾ of the member clubs, he shall continue as President of the League for an additional five (5) year term. At any point during the second term, or any subsequent term of office, a vote of no confidence by ¾ of the member clubs will be sufficient to remove him from office.
2.4 The President shall have the power to fine member clubs and players, as he sees fit, for violation of this the Constitution and the Official League Rules
2.5 In the best interest of the game, the President may take action on any matter not covered by the Constitution or Official League Rules, as he sees fit. Within 30 days of a decision made by invoking this clause, a ¾ vote of member clubs can override said decision.

Section 3—Rules Committee
3.1 A standing committee reviewing the rules of base ball is formed.
3.2 Member clubs will serve in rotation for a period of one (1) year.
3.3 The committee will comprise of three (3) member clubs.
3.4 Any decision by the rules committee must be approved by a simple majority. In the case of a split vote, the President shall cast the deciding vote.

Section 4—Player Contracts
4.1 All Player contracts are subject to approval by the Office of the President.
4.2 All monies paid to player must be listed on the contract. Any payment beyond the specified contractual amount is a violation of the League Constitution and member clubs are subject to a fine equal to twice the amount paid to the player.
4.3 Member clubs may reserve the service of a contracted player if notice is given to the League Office ten (10) days before the conclusion of the championship season. No other club may negotiate a contract for the services of a reserved player without permission of the player’s prior club.

05-02-2005, 12:41 PM	#30
SelzShoes High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	1875-1876 Off Season From the Empire League Constitution Section 1—Defense of the Game 1.1 The member clubs agree to act in such a way to promote the sport of base ball in a positive light. Section 2—Office of President 2.1 This Constitution establishes the Office of the President. The President can appoint up to five (5) executive officers to assist in the operation and promotion of the Empire League. Salary for said positions is to be paid by the member clubs and should be commensurate with the officers’ experience and excellence. 2.2 The President shall be nominated by a member club and elected with a simple majority. 2.3 The President shall be elected for a term of five (5) years. At the expiration of this term, if the number of clubs wishing to dispose of his service is less than ¾ of the member clubs, he shall continue as President of the League for an additional five (5) year term. At any point during the second term, or any subsequent term of office, a vote of no confidence by ¾ of the member clubs will be sufficient to remove him from office. 2.4 The President shall have the power to fine member clubs and players, as he sees fit, for violation of this the Constitution and the Official League Rules 2.5 In the best interest of the game, the President may take action on any matter not covered by the Constitution or Official League Rules, as he sees fit. Within 30 days of a decision made by invoking this clause, a ¾ vote of member clubs can override said decision. Section 3—Rules Committee 3.1 A standing committee reviewing the rules of base ball is formed. 3.2 Member clubs will serve in rotation for a period of one (1) year. 3.3 The committee will comprise of three (3) member clubs. 3.4 Any decision by the rules committee must be approved by a simple majority. In the case of a split vote, the President shall cast the deciding vote. Section 4—Player Contracts 4.1 All Player contracts are subject to approval by the Office of the President. 4.2 All monies paid to player must be listed on the contract. Any payment beyond the specified contractual amount is a violation of the League Constitution and member clubs are subject to a fine equal to twice the amount paid to the player. 4.3 Member clubs may reserve the service of a contracted player if notice is given to the League Office ten (10) days before the conclusion of the championship season. No other club may negotiate a contract for the services of a reserved player without permission of the player’s prior club.