By Laws

Article I  - QUALIFICATIONS FOR ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP

Sec. 1  All persons who make application for membership shall become active new members and/or active registered officials upon passing the theoretical examination or upon holding a current rating, and upon payment of annual dues.  Active membership shall automatically expire upon retirement from officiating.

Sec. 2  Active membership may be forfeited for a period specified by the Executive Board as follows:

1. Failure to attend at least 75% of the regular meetings during the year.
2. For any Rec. Ball official failing to attend at least one regular meeting during the year (excluding mandatory meetings).
3. For flagrant action, derogatory remarks, and/or unsportsmanlike conduct towards another official(s), when in the capacity of a coach, player, official, or spectator, or for other acts of unprofessionalism.
4. For the loss of rating for complaints of incompetence.
5. For soliciting volleyball matches from outside the TPCVOB's Assigning Secretary.
6. For consuming alcoholic beverages or consuming substances that affect an official's ability to perform his/her duties.
7. For validated complaints from coaches, players, or officials regarding an official's professionalism.

Sec. 3      Reinstatement to active membership  may be obtained by passing the NAGWS written test or by observing a Junior National or National USVBA referee in an AA or A USVBA match (this procedure must be completed before the individual will be allowed to officiate any further) and upon payment of a $50.00 reinstatement fee.  This fee is over and above regular fees.

 

Article II - DUTIES OF OFFICERS (Detailed Job Descriptions Available)

Sec.1   A.   The President  shall:

1.      Supervise all activities of the Board.

2.      Preside at all general and Executive Board meetings and compile appropriate agenda for such meetings.

B.   The 1st Vice President shall:

1.      Arrange membership meetings, topics and administer all exams.

2.      Be responsible for public relations (e.g. informing local newspapers of meetings/ recruiting information).

C.   The 2nd Vice President  shall:

1.      Arrange for practical examinations and upgrading ratings of local board.

2.      Keep rating/evaluation forms up to date in officials' files.

D.   The Recording Secretary shall:

1.      Keep and record the minutes of Executive Board and General meetings.

2.      Maintain attendance records for the General and Executive Board meetings.

E.   The Treasurer shall:

1.      Receive and account for all funds belonging to TPCVOB.

2.      Bill schools, Recreation Departments and other agencies for Board fees.

F.   The Assigning Secretary shall:

1.      Assign officials to school and recreation games.

2.      Act as liaison between school boards, schools, WIAA, and recreation depts. (ie. negotiate fees etc.)

G.   The Past President shall:

1.      Act as Chairperson of the Grievance Committee.

2.      Act as Chairperson of the Nomination Committee.

Sec. 2      Succession Order   In the event an officer is unable or deemed unfit to perform his/her duties for any reason the Executive Board may appoint and/or realign qualified members to fill the unexpired term as needed or a special election may be called. If the vacated position is that of Past President, his /her predecessors, in reverse order shall assume this position.

 

 Article III - RATING EXAMINATION PROCEDURE (See Rating/Exam Guidelines)

The rating  and exam procedure shall be as indicated in the appropriate rulebook plus any modifications deemed appropriate by the Executive Board.

A. Theoretical:

Sec. 1  All officials must pass the appropriate local, state and or national volleyball exams corresponding to the classification of rating they are seeking.

B.Practical:

Sec.1   A candidate wishing to upgrade his/her rating must first fulfill the theoretical qualifications and then submit the appropriate paperwork to the 2nd Vice-President for consideration.  If qualified, a rating session will be scheduled.  A candidate may not be examined more than twice in one year to upgrade his/her rating.

Sec.2   National Rating must be obtained through a special rating clinic coordinated through NAGWS.

 

Article IV - DUES

Sec. 1  Annual Board dues for all members shall be any applicable Local, State and National Dues as established by said organizations.

Sec. 2  The Board will assess 10% of each person's gross earnings (per season) not to exceed $100.00 to be used in maintaining the Board's yearly operation.  The volleyball calendar year shall be divided into two seasons termed Fall (Sept.?]Nov.) and winter/spring/summer (Dec.?]Aug.).

Sec. 3  New Rec. Ball official dues shall be $20.00 - includes rule book, notebook and local dues.

 

Article V - FINES

Sec. 1  Cancellation of a match assignment must be made no later than 7:00 p.m. of the day prior to the assigned match(s) being cancelled.  The penalty for failure to contact the Assigning Secretary shall be a fine equal to the amount that would have been paid for that game assignment(s) cancelled. Three such actions will result in a loss of active membership. 

Sec. 2  For failure to appear for a match assignment(s), the penalty shall be a fine equal to the amount that would have been paid for the assignment(s) missed. Two such actions will result in a loss of active membership.

Sec. 3  Tardiness to a match assignment(s) may result in: a written reprimand for the first offense, a $10.00 fine for each subsequent offense, and suspension for three or more offenses.

Sec. 4  Any combinations of infractions as stated in Article V, Sec. 1, 2 or 3 will be considered when determining fines and/or disciplinary action.

Sec. 5  Failure to attend at least 75% of regular meetings during the year will result in a $50.00 reinstatement fee.  Rec. Ball officials need only attend the mandatory meetings and one regular meeting or be subject to the $50.00 reinstatement fee.

Sec. 6  Officials who do not pass the theoretical exam by September 25th, shall be fined $50.00 (unless previous arrangements have been established with the consent of the 1st Vice?]President).

Sec. 7  Officials not submitting 90% of all fellow official evaluation forms by November 15th, shall be fined $50.00.

Sec. 8  Appeal of any fines levied, or suspension, may be made in writing to the President, with the right to be heard by the Executive Committee.

 

Article VI - OFFICIATING CONDUCT

A member of this Board shall conduct themselves in a professional manner.  Misconduct may result in a disciplinary action to be determined by the Executive Board.  Should the Executive Board feel that an official is placing his/herself in a possible conflict with the Constitution / By-Laws/Policies or Procedures  of TPCVOB, then the Executive Board and the official in question will discuss the matter before any action is taken.

 

Article VII - OFFICIAL UNIFORM (See Uniform Guidelines)

The official uniform for TPCVOB officials shall be per Uniform Guidelines in corresponding rulebooks plus any modifications deemed appropriate by the Executive Board..

 

Article VIII - ASSIGNING FORMAT (See Match Assignment Guidelines)

Assignments shall be made in accordance with the Match Assignment Guidelines as indicated in the TPCVOB notebook.

 

 Article IX - DISSOLUTION

In the event of dissolution of this organization, any funds remaining after payment of all expenses will be applied to the benefit of women's and men's amateur athletics as deemed by the General Membership.