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Section A: Shall preside at all meetings of Five Flags Football Officials Association.

Section B: Shall make all appointments not otherwise provided for in the Constitution and By-Laws.

Section C: Shall be a member “Ex-Officio” of all committees.

Section D: Shall approve and sign all contracts on behalf of the association.

Section E: Shall be the Chairman of the Constitution and By-Laws Committee

Section F: Shall assume the presidency January 1st following the annual election and be relieved December 31st of that year.

Section G: Shall have final approval of all assignments.

Section H: Shall assist the Secretary/Treasurer in the administration of association funds.

Section I: May authorize any expense of less than $100 from associational funds for related Five Flags Football Officials Association business matters.

Article II – DUTIES OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT

Section A: Shall assume the duties of the President in their absence.

Section B: Shall assume the Presidency should the President resign or be removed from office.

Section C: Shall assume the Vice-Presidency January 1st following the annual election and be relieved December 31st of that year.

Section D: Shall assist the Secretary/Treasurer in the administration of association funds.

Article III – DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY/TREASURER

Section A: Shall keep full and accurate records of all associational meetings.

Section B: Shall send out notices ordered by the President or Executive Board.

Section C: Shall have charge of all associational funds, collect all dues and pay any obligations ordered by the President or Executive Board.

Section D: Shall ensure that any expenditure greater than $500.00 is approved by the general membership.

Section E: Shall prepare and submit a financial report at each business meeting and provide a copy for any member upon request.

Article IV – DUTIES OF AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBERS

Section A: The two at-large board members shall carry out duties assigned by the President or Executive Board.

Article V – OTHER POSITIONS, DUTIES OF THE ASSIGNMENT DIRECTOR

Section A: Shall be elected by the general membership.

Section B: Shall be paid at a rate established by the Executive Board.

Section C: Shall assist the President in obtaining contracts and the scheduling of officials.

Article VI – REMOVAL FROM OFFICE

Section A: Any officer or director shall be removed from office if:

1. They fail to attend at least 50% of all regularly scheduled board meetings.
2. They are found to have misappropriated associational funds.
3. They fail to remain an active member in good standing.

Section B: Any officer or director can be removed from office by a two-thirds vote of the membership at any scheduled business meeting.

Article VII – STANDING COMMITTEES

This association shall have four standing committees: Constitution/By-Law, Training, Grievance, and Nominating. Duties will be as follows:

Section A: The Constitution /By-Law Committee shall:

1. Review the current Constitution and By-Laws to ensure that it meets the needs of the association and to review or recommend any amendments or improvements.
2. Report its findings and proposals to the Executive Board.
3. The President shall be the chairman of this committee.

Section B: The Training Committee shall:

1. Establish a training program to include, but not limited to, the following areas:
• On-field mechanics
• Referee development
• New member orientation
• Player and coach control
• Proper dress and etiquette
• Clock operator training
• Pre-game training

Section C: The Grievance Committee shall:

1. Consist of five (5) members.
2. No member of the Executive Board may serve as a member of the Grievance Committee.
3. Review all grievances and complaints in the presence of all parties involved.
4. Direct a solution to any grievances or complaints within the guidelines of the Constitution and By-Laws.
5. Report their findings, decisions, or solutions to the general membership.
6. Decisions and/or solutions by the Grievance Committee are final.
7. Any party dissatisfied with a decision or solution by the Grievance Committee may use the appeal process within the guidelines of the Constitution/By-Laws.

Section D: The Nominating Committee

1. Members of the Nominating Committee shall be appointed by the Executive Board.
2. The committee shall submit to the general membership a list of qualified members, by office, for election.
3. No member nominated for office may serve on the Nominating Committee.
4. The committee shall notify the general membership as to the date of the annual election.
5. Nominations for each office will be taken from the general membership one week prior to the annual election.
6. Nominations will also be taken on the date of the annual election.
7. Absentee ballots will be used within the guidelines of the Constitution and By-Laws.

Article VIII – DISCIPLINARY ACTION

Section A: The Executive Board authorizes an appointed Grievance Committee to suspend, reprimand or fine any member(s) who:

1. Conducts themselves, on or off the field, in a manner, which is not conducive to the best interest of this association.
2. Violates, cancels or fails to show up for any assignment made by this association.
3. Appears at a game site with the odor of or under the influence of alcohol.
4. Is guilty of unsportsmanlike conduct during an assignment.
5. Uses tobacco or tobacco like products during a game or on the playing field.
6. Fails to attend at least 50% of all scheduled meetings.
7. Fails to arrive for an assignment in a timely manner.

Section B: Any disciplinary action may be appealed within the guidelines of the Constitution and By-Laws.

Section C: Any fine may not exceed the annual dues rate times the number of times of the offense. (i.e., if the annual dues are $15.00, 1st offense = $15.00; 2nd offense = $30.00; 3rd offense = $45.00, etc.)

Article IV – APPROVAL OF CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS

Section A: The Constitution and By-Laws will be approved first by the Executive Board and then by a majority vote by the general membership.

Section B: Any active member may suggest changes or amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws.

Section C: Any and all changes or amendments will be done in accordance with the guidelines within the Constitution and By-Laws.