League ID No.: 00181183
Wade Hampton Little League LITTLE LEAGUE CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE I - NAME
This organization shall be known as the Wade Hampton Little League, hereinafter referred to as
“Local League.”
ARTICLE II - OBJECTIVE
SECTION 1
The objective of the Local League shall be to implant firmly in the children of the community the
ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage and respect for authority, so that they may
be well adjusted, stronger and happier children and will grow to be good, decent, healthy and
trustworthy citizens.
SECTION 2
To achieve this objective, the Local League will provide a supervised program under the Rules and
Regulations of Little League Baseball, Incorporated. All Directors, O􀆯icers and Members shall bear
in mind that the attainment of exceptional athletic skill or the winning of games is secondary, and
the molding of future citizens is of prime importance. In accordance with Section 501-(c)-(3) of the
Federal Internal Revenue Code, the Local League shall operate exclusively as a non-profit
educational organization providing a supervised program of competitive baseball and softball
games. No part of the net earnings shall inure to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual;
no substantial part of the activities of which is carrying on propaganda, or otherwise attempting to
influence legislation, and which does not participate in or intervene in any political campaign on
behalf of any candidate for public o􀆯ice.
ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP
SECTION 1
Eligibility. Any person sincerely interested in active participation to further the objective of this
Local League may apply to become a member.
SECTION 2
Classes. There shall be the following classes of Members:
(a) Player Members. Any player candidate meeting the requirements of Little League Regulation IV
shall be eligible to compete for participation. Player Members shall have no rights, duties or
obligations in the management or in the property of the Local League.
(b) Regular Members. Any adult person actively interested in furthering the objectives of the Local
League may become a Regular Member upon election and payment of dues as hereinafter
provided. Regular Members may be issued a card numbered in sequential order annually. The
secretary shall maintain the roll of membership to qualify voting members.
Only Regular Members in good standing are eligible to vote at General Membership Meetings. All
O􀆯icers, Board Members, Committee Members, Managers, Coaches, Volunteer Umpires and other
elected or appointed o􀆯icials must be active Regular Members in good standing.
Note: Regular Members of the league automatically include all current Managers, Coaches,
Volunteer Umpires, Board Members, O􀆯icers of the Board and any other person who is recognized
by the Board as a volunteer in the Local League, including those volunteers with the following titles
(Examples: Team Parent, Field Maintenance, etc.)
THIS BOX FOR REGIONAL USE ONLY
Date Submitted: ____________________
Approved: _________ _________
Not Approved: _________ ________
(c) Honorary Members (Optional). Any person may be elected as Honorary Member by the
unanimous vote of all Directors present at any duly held meeting of the Board of Directors but shall
have no rights, duties or obligations in the management or in the property of the Local League.
(d) Sustaining Members (Optional). Any person not a Regular Member who makes financial or other
contribution to the Local League may by a majority vote of the Board of Directors become a
Sustaining Member, but such person shall have no rights, duties or obligations in the management
or in the property of the Local League.
(e) As used hereinafter, the word “Member” shall mean a Regular Member unless otherwise stated.
SECTION 3
Other A􀆯iliations.
(a) Members, whether Regular or Player, shall not be required to be a􀆯iliated with another
organization or group to qualify as members of the Local League.
(b) Regular Members should not be actively engaged in the promotion and/or operation of any other
baseball/softball program.
SECTION 4
Suspension or Termination. Membership may be terminated by resignation or action of the Board of
Directors as follows.
(a) The Board of Directors, by a two-thirds vote of those present at any duly constituted Board
meeting, shall have the authority to discipline or suspend or terminate the membership of any
Member of any class, including managers and coaches, when the conduct of such person is
considered detrimental to the best interests of the Local League and/or Little League Baseball,
Incorporated. The Member involved shall be notified of such meeting, informed of the general
nature of the charges and given an opportunity to appear at the meeting to answer such charges.
(b) The Board of Directors shall, in case of a Player Member, give notice to the manager of the team
for which the player is a Player Member. Said manager shall appear, in the capacity of an adviser,
with the player before the Board of Directors or a duly appointed committee of the Board of
Directors. The player’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s) may also be present. The Board of Directors
shall have full power to suspend or revoke such player’s right to future participation by two-thirds
vote of those present at any duly constituted meeting (quorum is required).
ARTICLE IV - DUES FOR REGULAR MEMBERS (NOT PLAYERS)
SECTION 1
Dues for Regular Members may be fixed at such amounts as the Board of Directors shall determine
for a particular fiscal year. (See Article XI, Section 7 for fiscal year of this league.) Note: Dues for
Regular Members are separate from registration fees for Player Members, which are determined
annually by the Board of Directors in accordance with Regulation XIII (c). If no dues for Regular
Membership are collected, Section 2 below does not apply.
SECTION 2
Regular Members who fail to pay their fixed dues within ten (10) days of application to become a
member may, by majority vote of the Board present at a Board meeting, be dropped from the rolls
and shall forfeit all rights and privileges of membership.
ARTICLE V - GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
SECTION 1
Definition. A General Membership Meeting is any meeting of the membership of the league
(including Special General Membership Meetings, Section 7). A minimum of one per year (Annual
Meeting, see Section 6) is required.
SECTION 2
Notice of Meeting. Notice of each General Membership Meeting shall be delivered personally,
electronically or by mail to each Member at the last recorded address at least seven (7) days in
advance of the meeting, setting forth the place, time and purpose of the meeting. In lieu of the
above methods, notice may be given in such form as may be authorized by the Members, from time
to time, at a regularly convened General Membership Meeting.
SECTION 3
Quorum. At any General Membership Meeting, the presence in person or representation by
absentee ballot of one third (33.3 percent) of the members (as defined in Article III - Membership)
shall be necessary to constitute a quorum. If a quorum is not present, no business shall be
conducted.
SECTION 4
Voting. Only Regular Members shall be entitled to make motions and vote at General Membership
Meetings. However, the Board of Directors may invite, admit and recognize guests for presentations
or comments during General Membership Meetings. (Those eligible to take part at meetings of the
Board of Directors are described in Article VI, Section 4.)
SECTION 5
Absentee Ballot. For the expressed purpose of accommodating a Regular Member in good standing
who cannot be in attendance at the Annual Meeting, or any General Membership Meeting at which
new Board members will be elected, an absentee ballot may be requested and obtained from the
Secretary of the League by any individual who is a member, as defined in Article III - Membership.
The absentee ballot shall be properly completed, signed and returned in a sealed envelope to the
Secretary prior to the date of the election. The Secretary shall present all absentee ballots to the
Election Chairman (appointed at the meeting) on the date of the meeting, prior to the voting portion
of the election process.
SECTION 6
Annual Meeting of the Members. The Annual Meeting of the Members of the Local League shall be
held the second Tuesday of October at 6:30 p.m. each year for the purpose of electing new
Members, electing the Board of Directors, receiving reports, reviewing the Constitution, appointing
committees, and for the transaction of such business as may properly come before the meeting.
(a) The Membership shall receive at the Annual Meeting of the Members of the Local League a
report, verified by the President and Treasurer, or by a majority of the Directors, showing:
(1) The condition of the Local League, to be presented by the President or his/her designate;
(2) A general summary of funds received and expended by the local league for the previous
year, the amount of funds currently in possession of the local league, and the name of the
financial institution in which such funds are maintained;
(3) The whole amount of real and personal property owned by the Local League, where
located, and where and how invested;
(4) For the year immediately preceding, the amount and nature of the property acquired,
with the date of the report and the manner of the acquisition, the amount applied,
appropriated or expended, and the purposes, objects or persons to or for which such
applications, appropriations or expenditures have been made;
(5) The names of the persons who have been admitted to regular membership in the Local
League during such year. This report shall be filed with the records of the Local League and
entered in the minutes of the proceedings of the Annual Meeting. A copy of such report shall
be forwarded to Little League International.
(b) At the Annual Meeting, the Members shall determine the number of Directors to be elected for
the ensuing year and shall elect such number of Directors. The number of Directors elected shall
be not less than seven (7).
(c) After the Board of Directors is elected, the Board shall meet to elect the o􀆯icers. After the
election, the Board of Directors shall assume the performance of its duties on October 15th. The
Board’s term of o􀆯ice shall continue until its successors are elected and qualified under this
section.
(d) The O􀆯icers of the Board of Directors shall include, at a minimum, the President, one or more
Vice Presidents, Treasurer, Secretary, one or more Player Agents, a Safety O􀆯icer and a Coaching
Coordinator. The Board shall also include a minimum of one manager and one volunteer umpire.
Only volunteer umpires may be elected to the Board.
SECTION 7
Special General Membership Meetings. Special General Membership Meetings of the Members
may be called by the Board of Directors or by the Secretary or President at their discretion. Upon
the written request of fifteen (15) Members, the President or Secretary shall call a Special General
Membership Meeting to consider the subject specified in the request. No business other than that
specified in the notice of the meeting shall be transacted at any Special General Membership
Meeting. Such Special General Membership Meeting shall be scheduled to take place not less than
ten (10) days after the request is received by the President or Secretary.
SECTION 8
Rules of Order for General Membership Meetings. Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the
proceedings of all General Membership Meetings, except where same conflicts with this
Constitution of the Local League.
ARTICLE VI - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SECTION 1
Authority. The management of the property and a􀆯airs of the Local League shall be vested in the
Board of Directors.
SECTION 2
Increase in number. The number of Board of Directors so fixed at the Annual Meeting may be
increased at any General Membership Meeting or Special Meetings of the Members. If the number
is increased, the additional Directors may be elected at the meeting at which the increase is voted,
or at any subsequent General Membership Meeting. All elections of additional Directors shall be by
majority vote of all Regular Members present or represented by a properly executed and signed
absentee ballot filed with the Secretary prior to the election meeting.
SECTION 3
Vacancies. If any vacancy occurs in the Board of Directors, by death, resignation or otherwise, it
may be filled by a majority vote of the remaining Directors at any regular Board meeting or at any
Special Board Meeting called for that purpose.
SECTION 4
Board Meetings, Notice and Quorum. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held
immediately following the Annual Meeting and on such days thereafter as shall be determined by
the Board.
(a) The President or the Secretary may, whenever they deem it advisable, or the Secretary shall at
the request in writing of three (3) Directors, issue a call for a Special Board Meeting. In the case of
Special Board Meetings, such notice shall include the purpose of the meeting, and no matters not
so stated may be acted upon at the meeting.
(b) Notice of each Board meeting shall be given by the Secretary personally, electronically or by
mail to each Director at least seven 7 day(s) before the time appointed for the meeting to the last
recorded address of each Director.
(c) Six (6) members of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of
business. If a quorum is not present, no business shall be conducted.
(d) Only members of the Board of Directors may make motions and vote at meetings of the Board of
Directors. However, the Board of Directors may invite, admit and recognize guests for presentations
or comments during Board meetings.
SECTION 5
Duties and Powers. The Board of Directors shall have the power to appoint such standing
committees as it shall determine appropriate and to delegate such powers to them as the Board
shall deem advisable and which it may properly delegate.
The Board may adopt such rules and regulations for the conduct of its meetings and the
management of the Local League as it may deem proper, provided such rules and regulations do
not conflict with this Constitution.
The Board shall have the power by a two-thirds vote of those present at any regular Board or Special
Board Meeting to discipline, suspend or remove any Director or O􀆯icer or Committee Member of
the Local League in accordance with the procedure set forth in Article III, Section 4 (a,b).
SECTION 6
Rules of Order for Board Meetings. Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the proceedings of all Board
of Directors meetings, except where same conflicts with this Constitution of the Local League.
ARTICLE VII - DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE BOARD
SECTION 1
Appointments. The Board of Directors may appoint such other o􀆯icers or agents as it may deem
necessary or desirable and may prescribe the powers and duties of each. Appointed o􀆯icers or
agents shall have no vote on actions taken by the Board of Directors unless such individuals have
been elected to the Board by the membership or have been elected to fill a vacancy on the Board.
SECTION 2
President. The President shall:
(a) Conduct the a􀆯airs of the Local League and execute the policies established by the Board of
Directors.
(b) Present a report of the condition of the Local League at the Annual Meeting.
(c) Communicate to the Board of Directors such matters as deemed appropriate and make such
suggestions as may tend to promote the welfare of the Local League.
(d) Be responsible for the conduct of the Local League in strict conformity to the policies,
principles, Rules and Regulations of Little League Baseball, Incorporated, as agreed to under the
conditions of charter issued to the Local League by that organization.
(e) Designate in writing other o􀆯icers, if necessary, to have power to make and execute for/and in
the name of the Local League such contracts and leases they may receive, and which have had
prior approval of the Board.
(f) Investigate complaints, irregularities and conditions detrimental to the Local League and report
thereon to the Board or Executive Committee as circumstances warrant.
(g) Prepare and submit an annual budget to the Board of Directors and be responsible for the proper
execution thereof.
(h) With the assistance of the Player Agent, examine the application and support proof-of age
documents of every player candidate and certify to residence and age eligibility before the player
may be accepted for tryouts and selection.
SECTION 3
Vice President. The Vice President shall:
(a) Perform the duties of the President in the absence or disability of the President, provided he or
she is authorized by the President or Board so to act. When so acting, the Vice President shall have
all the powers of that o􀆯ice.
(b) Perform such duties as from time to time may be assigned by the Board of Directors or by the
President.
SECTION 4
Secretary. The Secretary shall:
(a) Be responsible for recording the activities of the Local League and maintain appropriate files,
mailing lists and necessary records.
(b) Perform such duties as are herein specifically set forth, in addition to such other duties as are
customarily incident to the o􀆯ice of Secretary or as may be assigned by the Board of Directors.
(c) Maintain a list of all Regular, Sustaining and Honorary Members, Directors and committee
members and give notice of all meetings of the Local League, the Board of Directors and
Committees.
(d) Issue membership cards to Regular Members, if approved by the Board of Directors.
(e) Keep the minutes of the meetings of the Members, the Board of Directors and the Executive
Committee, and cause them to be recorded in a book kept for that purpose.
(f) Conduct all correspondence not otherwise specifically delegated in connection with said
meeting and shall be responsible for carrying out all orders, votes and resolutions not otherwise
committed.
(g) Notify Members, Directors, O􀆯icers and committee members of their election or appointment.
SECTION 5
Treasurer. The Treasurer shall:
(a) Perform such duties as are herein set forth and such other duties as are customarily incident to
the O􀆯ice of Treasurer or may be assigned by the Board of Directors.
(b) Receive all monies and securities, and deposit same in a depository approved by the Board of
Directors.
(c) Keep records for the receipt and disbursement of all monies and securities of the Local League,
including the Auxiliary, approve all payments from allotted funds and draw checks therefore in
agreement with policies established in advance of such actions by the Board of Directors. All
disbursements by check must have dual signatures.
(d) Prepare an annual budget, under the direction of the President, for submission to the Board of
Directors at the Annual Meeting.
(e) Prepare an annual financial report, under the direction of the President, for submission to the
Membership and Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting, and to Little League International.
SECTION 6
Player Agent. The Player Agent shall:
(a) Record all player transactions and maintain an accurate and up-to-date record thereof.
(b) Receive and review applications for player candidates and assist the President in verifying
residence and age eligibility.
(c) Conduct the tryouts, the player draft and all other player transaction or selection meetings.
(d) Prepare the Player Agent’s list.
(e) Prepare for the President’s signature and submission to Little League International, team
rosters, including players’ claimed, and the tournament team eligibility a􀆯idavit.
(f) Notify Little League International of any subsequent player replacements or trades.
SECTION 7
Safety O􀆯icer. The Safety O􀆯icer shall:
(a) Be responsible to create awareness, through education and information, of the opportunities to
provide a safer environment for youngsters and all participants of Little League Baseball.
(b) Develop and implement a plan for increasing safety of activities, equipment and facilities
through education, compliance and reporting.
NOTE: To implement a safety plan using education, compliance and reporting, the following
suggestions may be utilized by the Safety O􀆯icer:
(1) Education - Should facilitate meetings and distribute information among participants
including players, managers, coaches, umpires, league o􀆯icials, parents, guardians and
other volunteers.
(2) Compliance - Should promote safety compliance leadership by increasing awareness of
the safety opportunities that arise from these responsibilities.
(3) Reporting - Define a process to assure that incidents are recorded, information is sent to
league/district and national o􀆯ices, and follow-up information on medical and other data is
forwarded as available.
SECTION 8
League Information O􀆯icer. The League Information O􀆯icer shall:
(a) Manage the league’s home page (site authorized by Little League International);
(b) Manage the online registration process and ensure that league rosters are maintained on the
site;
(c) Assign administrative rights to league volunteers and teams;
(d) Ensure that league news and scores are updated on a regular basis;
(e) Collect, post and distribute important information on League activities including direct
dissemination of fund-raising and sponsor activities to Little League International, district, public,
league members and media;
(f) Serves as primary contact person for Little League and Active Team Sports regarding optimizing
use of the Internet for league administration and for distributing information to league members
and to Little League Baseball, Incorporated.
SECTION 9
Coaching Coordinator. The coaching coordinator shall:
(a) Represent coaches/managers in league;
(b) Present a coach/manager training budget to the board;
(c) Gain the support and funds necessary to implement a league-wide training program;
(d) Order and distribute training materials to players, coaches and managers;
(e) Coordinate mini-clinics as necessary;
(f) Serve as the contact person for Little League and its manager-coach education program for the
league.
ARTICLE VIII - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
SECTION 1
The Board of Directors may appoint an Executive Committee which shall consist of not less than
three (3) nor more than five (5) Directors, one of whom shall be the President of the Local League.
SECTION 2
The Executive Committee shall advise with and assist the O􀆯icers of the Local League in all matters
concerning its interests and the management of its a􀆯airs, and shall have such other powers as
may be delegated to it by the Board, but in no event will the Executive Committee have authority
over the Board of Directors.
SECTION 3
At any meeting of the Executive Committee, a majority of the total number of members then in
o􀆯ice shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and the act of a majority present at
any meeting at which there is a quorum shall be the act of the Committee.
ARTICLE IX - OTHER COMMITTEES
SECTION I
Nominating Committee. The Board of Directors may appoint a Nominating Committee consisting of
three (3) Directors and other appointed Regular Members. The Committee shall investigate and
consider eligible candidates and submit at the Annual Meeting a slate of candidates for the Board
of Directors. The Committee shall also submit for consideration by the Board of Directors a slate of
O􀆯icers and Committee Members.
SECTION 2
Membership Committee. The Board of Directors may appoint a Membership Committee consisting
of three (3) Directors and other appointed Regular Members. The Committee shall receive the
names of prospective Honorary, Sustaining and Regular Members, investigate for eligibility and
recommend those qualified for election at the annual, regular or any special meeting of the
Members or the Board of Directors as the case may be.
SECTION 3
Finance Committee. The Board of Directors may appoint a Finance Committee consisting of not
less than three (3) nor more than five (5) Directors. The Treasurer shall be an ex-o􀆯icio member of
the Committee. The Committee shall investigate ways and means of financing the Local League
including team sponsorships and submit recommendations.
It shall be responsible for taking up collections at games, if such collections are authorized by the
Local League, and shall turn over said collections to the Treasurer immediately after each game.
SECTION 4
Building and Property Committee. (May be combined with Grounds Committee) The Board of
Directors may appoint a Building and Property Committee consisting of three (3) Directors and
other appointed Regular Members. The Committee shall investigate and recommend available,
suitable sites and plans for development, including ways and means, the latter in cooperation with
the Finance Committee. It shall be responsible for repair and improvement recommendations,
other than normal maintenance, and supervise the performance of approved projects.
SECTION 5
Grounds Committee. (May be combined with Building and Property Committee) The Board of
Directors may appoint a Grounds Committee which shall be responsible for the care and
maintenance of the playing field(s), buildings and grounds. It shall operate within the amount
appropriated in the approved budget for that purpose.
SECTION 6
Playing Equipment Committee. The Board of Directors may appoint a Playing Equipment
Committee which shall secure bids on needed supplies and equipment and make
recommendations for their purchase to the Board.
The Committee shall be responsible for the proper issuance of such supplies and equipment and
for the repair, cleaning and storage thereof at the close of the season.
SECTION 7
Managers Committee. The Board of Directors may appoint a Managers Committee consisting of
three (3) Directors.
The Committee shall interview and investigate prospective mangers and coaches, including those
for the Minor League teams and recommend acceptable candidates to the President, for
appointment and subsequent approval by
the Board of Directors. It shall, during the playing season, observe the conduct of the managers and
coaches and report its findings to the President of the Local League. It shall, at the request of the
President or Board of Directors, investigate complaints concerning managers and coaches and
make a report thereof to the President or Board of Directors as the case may be.
SECTION 8
Umpire Committee. The Board of Directors may appoint an Umpire Committee consisting of three
(3) Directors and other appointed Regular Members. The Local League President shall be chairman
of any such Committee. The Committee shall recruit, interview and recommend to the President for
appointment a sta􀆯 of umpires, including a chief umpire and replacements. When appointed, the
sta􀆯 of umpires shall be under the personal direction of the Local League President, assisted by the
Chief Umpire who shall train, observe and schedule the sta􀆯.
SECTION 9
District Committee. The Board of Directors may appoint a District Committee consisting of the
Local League President as chairman and two (2) other Directors. The Committee shall assist the
District Administrator in interleague district functions including the selection of members of the
District Administrator’s Advisory Committee and the selection of tournament sites and area
tournament directors.
SECTION 10
Auxiliary Committee. The Board of Directors may appoint an Auxiliary Committee consisting of the
Local League Treasurer and two (2) other Directors and other appointed Regular Members. The
Committee shall coordinate the activities of the Auxiliary. It shall review and evaluate auxiliary
projects for raising money and disposition of profits, and make recommendations to the Board. The
Board of Directors shall approve in advance all projects and actions of the Auxiliary.
SECTION 11
Auditing Committee. The Board of Directors may appoint an Auditing Committee consisting of three
(3) Directors. The President, Treasurer or signatories of checks are not eligible. The Committee will
review the Local League’s books and records annually prior to the Annual Meeting and attach a
statement of its findings to the annual financial statement of the President and Treasurer; or may, if
directed by the Board of Directors or Membership, secure the services of a Certified Public
Accountant to accomplish such review.
SECTION 12
Minor League Committee. The Board of Directors may appoint a Minor League Committee
consisting of three (3) Directors. The Chairman of the Committee shall be the Minor League Vice
President and be responsible to the Local League President for the proper conduct of the Minor
League operation.
ARTICLE X - AFFILIATION
SECTION 1
Charter. The Local League shall annually apply for a charter from Little League Baseball,
Incorporated, and shall do all things necessary to obtain and maintain such charter. The Local
League shall devote its entire energies to the activities authorized by such charter and it shall not
be a􀆯iliated with any other program or organization or operate any other program.
SECTION 2
Rules and Regulations. The O􀆯icial Playing Rules and Regulations as published by Little League
Baseball, Incorporated, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, shall be binding on this Local League.
SECTION 3
Local Rules, Ground Rules and/or Bylaws. The local rules, ground rules and/or bylaws of this Local
League shall be adopted by the Board of Directors at a meeting to be held not less than one month
previous to the first scheduled game of the season, but shall in no way conflict with the Rules,
Regulations and Policies of Little League Baseball, Incorporated, nor shall they conflict with this
Constitution. The local rules, ground rules and/or bylaws of this Local League shall expire at the end
of each fiscal year, and are not considered part of this Constitution. (See Article XI, Section 7 for
fiscal year of this league.)
ARTICLE XI - FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING
SECTION 1
Authority. The Board of Directors shall decide all matters pertaining to the finances of the Local
League and it shall place all income including Auxiliary funds, in a common league treasury,
directing the expenditure of funds in such manner as will give no individual or team an advantage
over those in competition with such individual or team.
SECTION 2
Contributions. The Board shall not permit the contribution of funds or property to individual teams
but shall solicit funds for the common treasury of the Local League, thereby to discourage
favoritism among teams and to endeavor to equalize the benefits of the Local League.
SECTION 3
Solicitations. The Board shall not permit the solicitation of funds in the name of Little League
Baseball, Incorporated unless all of the funds so raised be placed in the Local League treasury.
SECTION 4
Disbursement of Funds. The Board shall not permit the disbursement of Local League funds for
other than the conduct of Little League activities in accordance with the rules, regulations and
policies of Little League Baseball, Incorporated. All disbursements shall be made by check. All
checks shall be signed by the Local League Treasurer and such other o􀆯icer or o􀆯icers or person or
persons as the Board of Directors shall determine.
SECTION 5
Compensation. No Director, O􀆯icer or Member of the Local League shall receive, directly or
indirectly any salary, compensation or emolument from the Local League for services rendered as
Director, O􀆯icer or Member.
SECTION 6
Deposits. All monies received, including Auxiliary Funds, shall be deposited to the credit of the
Local League in/at Carolina Foothills Credit Union.
SECTION 7
Fiscal year. The fiscal year of the Local League shall begin on January 1 and shall end on
December 31.
(Note: The above fiscal year must be chosen if the Local League intends to qualify under the Little
League Baseball, Incorporated, Group Tax ID Number.)
SECTION 8
Distribution of Property upon Dissolution. Upon dissolution of the Local League and after all
outstanding debts and claims have been satisfied, the Members shall direct the remaining property
of the Local League to another Federally Incorporated entity which maintains the same objectives
as set forth in Article II of this Constitution, which are or may be entitled to exemption under
Section 501-(c)-(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or any future corresponding provision.
ARTICLE XII - AMENDMENTS
This Constitution may be amended, repealed or altered in whole or in part by a majority vote at any
duly organized meeting of the Members provided notice of the proposed change is included in the
notice of such meeting.
Draft of all proposed amendments shall be submitted to Little League Baseball, Incorporated, for
approval before implementation.
This Constitution was approved by the Little League Membership on 11/2/2024.
This constitution is identical to the model constitution provided by Little League International.
President’s Name (Print)
Chad McCormick
President’s Signature Date
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Little League ID No. Federal ID No. (if available) State ID No. (if available)
Make one copy for the District Administrator and copies for the Local League. Send original to
Regional Headquarters. This Local League’s Constitution on file at Regional Headquarters (most
recently-approved copy) is the o􀆯icial Constitution of this Local League.
Little League Baseball, Incorporated does not limit participation in its activities on the basis of
disability, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual preference or religious preference. Last
edited October 2008 to add “Coaching Coordinator” to Article V, Section 6.