Section 1. Election. 

Immediately following the Annual Meeting, the Directors present, providing there is a quorum, shall meet for the purpose electing Officers and appointing committees for the ensuing year.

Section 2. Officers 

The Officers of the Local League shall consist of a President, one or more Vice-Presidents, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and a Player Agent/Safety Officer, all of whom shall hold office for the ensuing year or until their successors are duly elected. Regulation (b).

The Board of Directors may appoint other Officers or agents as it may deem necessary or desirable and may prescribe the powers and duties of each and may fill any vacancy which may occur in any office.

Section 3. President

The President shall:

• Conduct the affairs of the Local League and execute the policies established by the Board of Directors.
• Present a report on the condition of the Local League at the Annual Meeting.
• Communicate to the Board of Directors, such matters as he may deem appropriate, and make such suggestions as may tend to promote the welfare of the Local League.
• 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 condition of charter issued the Local League by that organization.
• Designate in writing, other officers if necessary, to have power to make and execute for and in the name of the Local League such contracts and leases as may have received prior approval of the Board.
• Investigate complaints, irregularities, and conditions detrimental to the Local League and report thereon to the Board as circumstances warrant.
• Prepare and submit an annual budget to the Board of Directors and be responsible for the proper execution thereof.
• With the assistance of the Player Agent, examine the applications and support proof-of-age documents of every player candidate and certify as to residence and age eligibility before the player may be accepted for tryouts and selection.
• Appoint, with approval of the Board, a Purchasing Agent to coordinate the securing of bids for playing equipment and supplies. The Purchasing Agent shall issue all purchase orders and review all invoices pertaining to same. The Purchasing Agent shall also be responsible for the activities of the Playing Equipment Committee.

In the case of the absence or disability of the President, and provided he is authorized by the President or Board so to act, the Vice-President shall perform the duties of the President, and when so acting, shall have all the powers of that office, and shall have such other duties as from time to time may be assigned by the Board of Directors or by the President. The Vice-President shall:

• Be responsible for retaining present Sponsors and securing new Sponsors for the teams. If a Sponsorship Committee is formed, the Vice-President shall be chairman of the committee.

Section 5. General Manager.

The General Manager ("GM") shall:

• Secure Commissioners for the separate divisions of the League who shall serve as the Commissioner's representative for their respective divisions.
• Day to day conflict resolution and division appeals.
• Initial scheduling of practice times and games.

Section 6. Secretary.

The Secretary shall:

• Be responsible for recording the activities of the Local League and maintain appropriate files, mailing lists, and necessary records.
• Perform such duties as are herein specifically set forth, in addition to such other duties as are customarily incident to the office of Secretary or as may be assigned by the Board of Directors.
• Maintain a list of all Members, Directors, and Committee members and give notice of all meetings of the Local League and the Board of Directors.
• Maintain the roll of those members eligible to vote in the annual election.
• Keep the minutes of the meetings of the Members and the Board of Directors and cause them to be recorded in a book kept for that purpose.
• Conduct all correspondence not otherwise specifically delegated in connection with said meetings and shall be responsible for carrying out all orders, votes, and resolutions not otherwise committed.
• Notify Members, Directors, Officers, and committee members of their election or appointment.

Section 7. Treasurer.

The Treasurer shall:

• Perform such duties as are herein specifically set forth and such other duties as are customarily incident to the office of Treasurer or may be assigned by the Board of Directors.
• Receive all monies and securities and deposit same in a depository approved by the Board of Directors.
• Keep records for the receipt and disbursement of all monies and securities of the Local League, including the concession profits, approve all payments from allotted funds and draw checks therefor.
• Prepare an annual budget, under the direction of the President, for submission to the Board at the October Meeting.
• Prepare an annual financial report, under the direction of the President, for submission to the Board of Directors at the October Meeting.
• Comply with checks and balances as determined by the Board of Directors

Section 8. Player Agent.

The Player Agent shall:

• Organize and conduct annual registration of player members.
• Organize and conduct annual player evaluations for all divisions except 7-8 and 4-5-6.
• Record all player transactions and maintain an accurate and up-to-date record thereof.
• Receive and review applications for player candidates and assist the President in checking residence and age eligibility.
• Conduct the player drafts and all other player transactions or selection meetings.
• Prepare the Player Agents list.
• Prepare for the President's signature and submission to Little League Headquarters, team rosters, including players claimed, and the Tournament Team eligibility affidavit.
• Notify Little League Headquarters of any subsequent player replacements or trades.

Section 9. Safety Officer. 

The Safety Officer:

• Prepare and submit annual ASAP to Little League International by March 31.
• Investigate any and all injuries related to the Local League and report safety violations for consideration to the Board of Directors.
• Collect and maintain concussion certificates per the Ohio Revised Code.
• Collect and maintain Leslie Law certificates per the Ohio Revised Code.
• Make sure all managers, coaches, and Board Members are aware of Appendix B of the Little League handbook.

Other Committees

Section 1.  Nominating Committee.  The President shall appoint a Nominating Committee consisting of five (5) Members of the Board of Directors meeting in October.  The committee shall investigate and consider the eligibility of candidates for the Board of Directors for the next season and shall submit a written ballot at the Annual Meeting.

The committee shall report its findings to the Board of Directors at its meeting in September.

Section 2.  Finance Committee.  The President shall appoint a Finance Committee consisting of not less than three (3) and not more than five (5) Directors, and may appoint any person with knowledge of the finances of the Local League.

The Treasurer shall be an ex-officio member of this committee.

The committee shall investigate ways and means of financing the Local League including team sponsorships and submit recommendations.

It shall be the duty of the committee to present a budget at the Board of Directors meeting in October..

Section 3.  Building and Grounds Committee.  The President shall appoint a Building and Grounds Committee, which shall be responsible for the care and maintenance of the playing fields, buildings, and grounds.   It shall operate within the amount appropriated in the approved budget for that purpose.

Section 4.  Playing Equipment Committee.  The President 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 Purchasing Agent shall be an ex-officio member of this committee.

Section 5.  Manager Selection Committee.  The President shall appoint a Manager Selection Committee consisting of three (3) to five (5) Directors at the Annual Meeting of the Local League.

The committee shall investigate prospective managers and coaches for all divisions and recommend acceptable candidates to the President, for approval by the Board of Directors as soon as possible after the September meeting of the Board.

The committee shall, at the request of the President or the Board of Directors, investigate complaints concerning managers and coaches and make a report to the President or the Board of Directors.

Section 6.  Umpire Committee.  The President and the Umpire’s Consultant may appoint an Umpire Committee consisting of three (3) Directors.

The President shall be chairman of any such committee.

The committee shall recruit, interview, and recommend to the Board for appointment, a staff of umpires, including a chief umpire and replacements.

When appointed, the staff of umpires shall be under the personal direction and responsibility of the President, assisted by the Umpire’s Consultant, who shall train, observe, and schedule the staff.

Section 7.  District Committee.  The Board of Directors may appoint a District Committee consisting of the 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 tournament directors.

Section 8.  Auxiliary Committee.  The Board of Directors may appoint an Auxiliary Committee consisting of the Treasurer, Auxiliary Board member, and other appointed Members.

The committee shall coordinate the activities of the Auxiliary.

It shall review and coordinate auxiliary projects for raising money and disposition of profits, and make recommendations to the Board.  The Board shall approve in advance all projects of the Auxiliary.

The Auxiliary Board member, with the approval of the Board of Directors, may appoint any person to further the operation of the Auxiliary.

Section 9.  Auditing Committee.  The Board of Directors shall appoint an Auditing Committee consisting of three (3) Directors.  The President, Treasurer, or signors of checks are not eligible.

The committee shall review the Local League books and records annually prior to the Annual Meeting and attach a statement of their findings to the annual financial statement of the President and Treasurer. If directed by the Board, the committee may secure the services of a Certified Public Accountant to accomplish such review.

Section 10.  Commissioners’ Committee.  The Board of Directors may appoint a Commissioners’ Committee consisting of the Senior Division Commissioner, the Junior Division Commissioner, the Major Division Commissioner, the Modified Division Commissioner, and the Coach Pitch Division Commissioner and the Tee Ball Division Commissioner.

The chairman of this committee shall be the General Manager.  The chairman shall be responsible to the Local League President for the proper conduct of the operation of all divisions.