Constitution

1.0 Charter

This league shall be known as the "New England Over The Hill Soccer League." The purpose of this league shall be to promote and administer the game of soccer among amateur players who are over 30 years of age. This league shall follow FIFA and USSF rules of play except where noted. This league shall be established as a non-profit organization and affiliated with the United States Soccer Federation.

2.0 Board of Directors

The Directors shall be elected by the membership at the August General Meeting. The Board shall consist of:

All members of the Board of Directors are to be reimbursed for necessary and reasonable expenses.

Any member of the Board of Directors may be removed from office by a two thirds (2/3) vote of the Board of Directors.

The President of the League, or in his absence the Vice-President of the League, may appoint any person to serve as an interim member of the Board of Directors until an election by League members at a General Meeting.

The Secretary of the Board of Directors shall maintain a list of the duties of the officers and the Board, approved by the Board of Directors and available to any member of the organization.

3.0 Membership

Organized teams may be admitted as members into the league by approval of the Board of Directors. Each team shall adhere to the constitution and rules of this league in all matters.

All applications for membership shall be submitted through the Board of Directors.

Individual players are of amateur status and shall not accept a salary or other compensation as an inducement to play. Players receiving compensation from another league are not eligible to play in this league.

The Board of Directors shall have the authority to discipline, suspend or remove players and/or teams from the league for just cause.

4.0 Voting Rights

Each team shall have voting powers as set forth in this constitution and as follows:

  1. Each team in good standing shall be entitled to one (1) vote at any General Meeting.
  2. All votes may be exercised by the representative present at the General meetings.
  3. Team(s) not represented at a general meeting will be subject to a $50.00 service charge for the handout material (schedules, maps, etc.). These teams will be notified that the charge is due and payable prior to them receiving their material.
Each Board of Directors shall have one (1) vote.

No member or Director shall cast more than one (1) vote.

Constitutional changes may only be made at a General Meeting.

Rule changes may be made by the Board of Directors and/or at a General Meeting.

Any changes to either the constitution or the rules at a General Meeting have to be submitted in writing to the secretary of the league two (2) weeks prior to a General Meeting.

5.0 Quorum

Fifty percent (50%) of the member teams shall form a quorum at any general meeting.

Fifty percent (50%) of the Board of Directors shall form a quorum for a Board Meeting or a Board decision.

The president shall cancel or reschedule the meeting until a quorum is reached.

6.0 Team Member Dues

The team fees shall be set by the Board of Directors. Such fees shall be forwarded with the registration form(s) to the league on/or before the specified dates set by the Board of Directors. Any team not in compliance with this rule shall be fined $100.00; and will be subject to a disciplinary action by the Board of Directors.

Any team dropping out of the league shall forfeit all fees and fines paid to date.

New teams requesting to join the league must pay a $50.00 non-refundable fee. This fee will be applied to their entry fee upon acceptance. If the team is refused membership, the fee shall be refunded in full.