The Walnut Creek Little League Constitution serves as the governing document for the operation of the league, detailing its objectives, membership structure, management framework, and financial policies. Below is a concise summary of its key elements:
1. Name and Objective
Name: Walnut Creek Little League.
Objective: To foster good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage, and respect in children, promoting their development into responsible citizens through a supervised baseball and softball program.
2. Membership
- Eligibility: Open to individuals interested in supporting the league’s mission.
- Membership Classes:
- Player Members: Eligible players with no voting rights.
- Regular Members: Adults contributing to the league, with voting rights and eligibility for Board roles.
- Honorary Members: Recognized individuals without management responsibilities.
- Sustaining Members: Financial contributors without voting rights.
- Termination: Membership may be revoked by the Board for conduct detrimental to the league.
3. Meetings
- Annual Meeting: Held each September to review reports, elect Board members, and conduct league business.
- Special Meetings: May be called as needed.
- Quorum and Voting: Two-thirds of elected officers required for quorum; only Regular Members may vote.
4. Board of Directors
- Authority: Manages league property, finances, and operations.
- Composition: Includes a President, Vice Presidents, Treasurer, Secretary, Player Agents, Safety Officer, and other roles.
- Responsibilities: Oversee league activities, discipline members, and appoint committees.
- Vacancies: Filled by majority Board vote.
5. Financial Policies
- Non-Profit Status: Operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with all income directed to league activities.
- Budgeting and Funds: Managed by the Treasurer and reviewed annually.
- Fees: Reasonable participation fees may be assessed but are not mandatory for participation.
- Purchases: Expenditures over $200 require Board approval.
6. Committees
Committees may be formed for nominations, membership, finance, property, managers, umpires, and audits to support league operations.
7. Affiliation
• The league operates under the charter and regulations of Little League Baseball, Inc., and adheres to its official playing rules.
8. Amendments
The Constitution can be amended through majority vote by members, with changes subject to approval by Little League Baseball, Inc.
This Constitution underscores the league’s commitment to providing a safe, inclusive, and educational environment for children to learn and grow through baseball and softball. For the full details, refer to the complete Constitution document.