ARTICLE I - NAME

This organization shall be known at the "Cherry Hill Township American Little League Baseball, Inc.".

ARTICLE II - OBJECTIVE

A. The Objective of the Cherry Hill Township American Little League Baseball shall to be to implant firmly in the youth of the community the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage and respect for authority, so that they may be well-adjusted, stronger, happier children and will grow to be good, decent, healthy and trustworthy citizens.

B. To achieve this objective, the Cherry Hill Township American Little League will provide a supervised program under the rules and regulations of Little League Baseball, Incorporated. The supervisors shall bear in mind that attainment of exceptional athletic skill or the winning of games is secondary, and the molding of future citizens is of prime importance.

ARTICLE III - PLAYER MEMBERSHIP

Any youth meeting the requirement as to age and residence as set forth in the rules of Little League Baseball, Inc. shall be eligible to compete for participation in the Cherry Hill Township American Little League subject to the following reservations:

1. No youth will be permitted to sign up to play Little League Baseball, whether in the majors, minors or T-ball, after the major league draft. This does not exclude from participation new residents in the community or youths who, in the opinion of the President, failed to register because of extenuating circumstances. Such youths will be authorized to play in the minors, or T-ball only.

2. No youth, other than major league returnees, will be permitted to play major league ball if they fail to try-out on that date(s) scheduled for major league tryouts. They must play in the minor league program for the current year. The only exception will be a valid excuse authorized by the President and Player Agent. In that event, a special tryout will be set and all major league managers notified. The date for the special try-out must be prior to the major league draft.

3. No player of league age eleven (11) or under can be selected to play in the majors after fifteen (15) games have been played.

ARTICLE IV - MEMBERSHIP

A. In addition to members defined in Article III, any adult (eighteen years of age or older) having an active interest in this League and attending two (2) of the four (4) most recent regularly scheduled meetings as defined in Article VI, subparagraph A, are deem to be members.

1. Members shall remain in good standing until they miss two (2) of the four (4) most recent regularly scheduled meetings as defined in Article VI, subparagraph A, at which time their membership is revoked. They may regain membership by re-complying with the requirements of the first paragraph of this Article.

2. In order for a member to have voting privileges, said member must attend two (2) of the four (4) most regularly scheduled meetings as defined in Article VI, Subparagraph A, (if said member has been a member of the league for less than one (1) year) and also six (6) of the twelve (12) most recent regularly scheduled meetings as defined in Article VI, Subparagraph A, (if said member has been a member of the league for one (1) year or more). Failure to meet the above stated attendance requirements shall result in a loss of voting privileges until such time as said member shall regain same by meeting the above stated attendance requirements. Should the defaulting member desire an appeal to attempt to temporarily reinstate his voting privileges, said member may seek relief as described in this Article, Subparagraph, A3, b & c.

3. In addition to the above stated attendance requirements, a manager who misses two (2) consecutive meetings without prior approval of the Board of Directors is, by definition, no longer a voting member and does not qualify to manage a team subject to the following procedure.

a. The Secretary shall, within one week of the member missing the second consecutive meeting, notify the member that he is in default and has lost voting privileges, relief from which he may seek an appeal to the Board of Directors.

b. The defaulting member must take the initiative and request an appeal hearing before the next regularly scheduled monthly meeting.

c. The Board of Directors shall consider the appeal and by a vote of seventy-five percent (75%) of the Board of Directors members present or (8), whichever is less, may temporarily reinstate the member's voting status by attending the next two (2) regularly scheduled monthly meetings.

B. The Voting Membership, by a majority vote of those present at any duly constituted meeting, shall have the authority to suspend any member thereof whose conduct is considered detrimental to the best interests of the League, providing written notice of such proposed action is given to each Board member at least two (2) days prior to the meeting.

C. Members of the Board of Directors shall, upon evidence of misconduct of any youth, notify the manager of the team of which youth is a member within forty-eight (48) hours of the act. Said manager shall appear in the capacity of an advisor before the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall have the full power to suspend or revoke such youth's rights to future participation.

ARTICLE V - GOVERNMENT

A. The government of the Cherry Hill Township American Little League Baseball, Inc. shall be under the supervision and direction of the President and the Board of Directors.

B. At an annual meeting held on the first Tuesday of each September, (except if the same should fall on a holiday and then on the next Tuesday), the Voting Membership shall elect, from its own body, by majority vote, a President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Player Agent and Safety Officer. The aforementioned officers shall be elected for a one-year term. Officers shall be eligible for re-election. The President cannot manage or coach a team.

C. The Board of Directors shall consist of the elected officers plus a minimum of five (5) appointees from the membership. The appointees shall be, or immediately take the necessary steps to become active voting members of the organization. Appointments to the Executive Board shall be made by the President and officers, if practicable, at or before the October meeting following the annual election.

D. All matters concerning the policy of the Cherry Hill Township American Little League Baseball shall be decided by vote of the Membership, and no motion shall be carried without a majority vote of those present at a duly constituted meeting except as specifically provided otherwise within this Constitution.

ARTICLE VI - MEETINGS

A Monthly meetings shall be held on the first Tuesday of each month at 8:00 p.m. The President shall establish an alternate meeting date if the regularly scheduled meeting falls on a holiday or as required.

B. Special meetings may be called by the President or upon written request by any member of the Board.

C. Notice of special meetings must be made to the Membership at least two (2) days prior to the date of the meeting. No business may be transacted at a special meeting other than that stated on the notice of call.

D. Seven (7) voting members as defined in Article IV at least two (2) of whom must be on the Board, shall constitute a quorum at any meeting and a majority vote of those present shall govern, except when otherwise specified in these By-Laws.

E. The Board may meet at any time at the call of the President, but shall meet at least once per month prior to a regularly scheduled general meeting.

F. Roberts Rules of Order shall govern the proceedings of all monthly meetings or special meetings, except where a conflict arises with the Constitution an/or By-Laws of this Organization.

ARTICLE VII - NOMINATIONS & ELECTIONS

A. Three (3) designees of the Membership shall be appointed by the President in June meeting to serve on the Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee will exert its best efforts to present at least one (1) nominee for each elective office, i.e., President, Secretary, Treasurer, Safety Officer and Player Agent. No one shall be nominated whose consent to serve has not been first obtained.

B. The nominations shall be presented and elections held at the September annual meeting. Nomination and balloting shall be first for the office of President, followed individually by order of officers listed in subparagraph A of this Article.

C. The officers elected shall be duly installed and assume their respective duties the first day of October.

ARTICLE VIII - DUTIES OF OFFICERS

A. President: The President shall:

1. Conduct the affairs of the League and execute the policies established by the Board.

2. Present a report of the condition of the League at the Annual Meeting.

3. Communicate the Board such matters as deemed appropriate, and make such suggestions as may tend to promote the welfare of the League.

4. Be responsible for the conduct of the League in strict conformity to the policies, principals, Rules and Regulations of Little League Baseball, Incorporated, as agreed to under the conditions of charter issued to the League by that organization.

5. Designate in writing other officers, if necessary, to have power to make and execute/for/and in the name of the League such contracts and leases they may receive and which have had prior approval of the Board.

6. Investigate complaints, irregularities and conditions detrimental to the League and report thereon to the Board as circumstances warrant.

7. Prepare and submit an annual budget to the Board and be responsible for the proper execution thereof.

8. With the assistance of the Player Agent, examine the application and support proof-of-age eligibility before the player may be accepted for tryouts and selection.

9. Shall preside at all meeting of the Membership and the Board; shall appoint chairman of all standing committees; shall be ex-official member of all committees except the nominating committee; shall have the authority to sign checks in case of incapacity of the Treasurer: Shall conduct such other activities as may be authorized by the Membership or the Board in the furtherance of the purpose of the League.

10. The president may manage, coach or umpire, provided he/she does not serve on the protest committee, nor serve as tournament team manager or coach.

B. 1st Vice President in Charge of Administration:. The Vice President shall:

1. Shall perform the duties of the President in the absence or disability of the President, provide he or she is authorized by the President of Board so to act. When so acting, the Vice President shall have all the powers of that office.

2. Perform such duties as from time to time may be assigned by the Board or by the President.

C.. 2nd Vice President in Charge of Building and Grounds: The 2nd Vice President shall:

1. Be in charge of buildings and grounds which includes any construction and field maintenance.

D. Secretary: The Secretary shall:

1. Be responsible for recording the activities of the League and maintain appropriate files, mailing lists and necessary records.

2. 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.

3. Maintain a list of all Regular, Sustaining and Honorary Members, Directors and committee members and give notice of all meetings of the League, the Board and Committees.

4. Issue membership cards to regular members, if approved by the Executive Board.

5. 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.

6. Conduct all correspondence not otherwise delegated in connection with said meeting and shall be responsible for caring out all orders, votes and resolutions not otherwise committed.

7. Notify Members, Directors, Officers and committee members of their election or appointment.

8. Shall keep an up-to-date copy of the constitution and By-Laws; shall post an up-to-date copy of the Constitution and By-Laws in the clubhouse meeting room; shall keep members eligible to vote; shall post or notify any member of loss of voting privileges as a result of failure to meet attendance requirements within one (1) week of loss of said voting privileges; shall notify the Membership of all meetings; and shall deliver to his successor all League Records.

E. Treasurer: The Treasurer shall

1. Perform such duties as are herein set forth and such other duties as are customarily incident to the Office of Treasurer or may be assigned by the Board of Directors.

2. Receive all money and securities, and deposit same in a depository approved by the Board of Directors.

3. Keep records for the receipt and disbursement of all moneys and securities of the League, including the Auxiliary, approve all payments from the 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.

4. Prepare an annual budget, under the direction of the President, for submission to the Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting.

5. Prepare an annual financial report, under direction of the President, for submission the the Membership and Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting, and to Little League Headquarters.

6. Accounts shall be audited by a committee appointed for said purpose by the President consisting of two (2) members and such committee's report shall be a part of his annual financial statement.

F. Player Agent: The Player Agent shall:

1. Record all player transactions and maintain an accurate and up-to-date record thereof.

2. Receive and review applications for players candidates and assist the President in verifying residence and age edibility.

3. Conduct the tryouts, the player draft and all other player transaction or selection meetings.

4. Prepare the Player Agent's list.

5. Prepare for the President's signature and submission to Little League Headquarters, team rosters, including players claimed, and the tournament team eligibility affidavit.

6. Notify Little League Headquarters of any subsequent player replacements or trades.

7. In the absence of the umpire-in-chief, has the authority to stop any game or have the condition changed if any unsafe condition exists.

8. The player agent must not manage, coach or umpire in the division over which he/she has authority, unless the local league has received explicit written permission to allow this from Little League International.

G. Safety Officer: The Safety Officer shall:

1. Be responsible to create awareness, through education and information, of the opportunities to provide a safer environment for children and all participants of Little League Baseball.

2.Develop and implement a plan for increasing safety of activities, equipment and facilities through education, compliance and reporting. NOTE: In order to implement a safety plan using education, compliance and reporting, the following suggestions may be utilized by the Safety Officer.

a. Education - Should facilitate meetings and distribute information among participants including players, managers, coaches, umpires, league officials, parents, guardians, and other volunteers.

b. Compliance - Should promote safety compliance leadership by increasing awareness of the safety opportunities that arise from these responsibilities.

c. Reporting - Define a process to assure that incidents are recorded, information is sent to league/district and national offices, and follow-up information on medical and other data is forwarded as available.

H. The Appeal Board: The appeal Board shall consist of the President, Minor League Director and Chief Umpire, all with equal voting status. In the event that any of these are directly involved in an appeal, the President shall appoint someone else in that person's stead, excluding all major league managers and coaches. In the event a minor league protest is involved all minor league managers and coaches will be disqualified from serving. The Appeal Board shall act for the League in emergency situations and report such action at the next regular meeting and shall interpret all playing rules and rule on all appeal plays. A ruling will be made when two (2) members of the Appeal Board vote the same way. Such rulings or interpretations shall be final and not subject to any further appeal to the Board or the Membership at large.

ARTICLE IX - FINANCIAL DUTIES & POLICIES

A. The Membership shall decide all matters pertaining to the finances of the League, and it shall place all income in a common League treasury, directing the expenditure of such funds in such a manner as will give no individual or team an advantage over the other as to equipment, etc.

B. The Membership shall solicit funds and contributions for the common treasury of the League and shall not permit the contributions of funds to individuals or teams.

C. All checks shall be signed by at lease two (2) members of the Executive Board.

ARTICLE X - RULES

A. The official Little League Baseball Handbook of Regulations and Playing Rules and The Little League Operating Manual as published by Little League Baseball, Inc., Williamsport, Pennsylvania, shall be binding on this League.

B. The Player selection system published by Little League Baseball, Inc., Williamsport, Pennsylvania, shall be binding on this League.

C. The rules/regulations governing minor league play shall be established by the Minor League Director and his/her committee and subsequently approved by the Membership. The approved rules/regulations shall be incorporated by reference herein.

D. Local rules shall be consistent with all rules, regulations and policies of Little League Baseball, Inc.

ARTICLE XI - FIELD MAINTENANCE

Prior to the commencement of each game, the visiting team, major or minor, sets the rubbish cans in position and is responsible for raising the flag. The home team shall tie down the bags and chalk the home plate area and the base lines. Both teams are responsible for raking the field (infield) and policing after each game. Both teams will be expected to cooperate and aid the other when the situation may warrant such assistance.

ARTICLE XII - TOURNAMENT GAMES COMMITTEES

Prior to the President agreeing to have tournament games slated to Gilmore Park, a task team of workers must be agreed upon to act in varying capacities as deemed necessary by the President.

ARTICLE XIII - MANAGERS & COACHES

A. All major league managers shall be selected by the Board of Directors at the September Board Meeting. All minor league managers shall be selected by the Minor League Director with approval of the Board of Directors. Coaches in the major league shall be appointed by the Board of Directors upon recommendation of the respective team managers. Coaches in the minor league shall be appointed by the Minor League Director upon recommendation of the respective team managers.

If removal for cause of any manager or coach is contemplated, the matter shall be discussed with all interested parties, as determined by the President, or in his or her absence, the First Vice President, and the Board of Directors. Thereafter, removal can only be accomplished by majority vote of the Board of Directors.

B. Vacancies for Managers of major league teams shall be filled as follows:

1. The Board of Directors shall solicit nominees from the voting membership as defined in Article IV, paragraph A.2. All managers must qualify as a voting member. All candidates shall apply for the manager positions by August 1st of the current year.

2. At the next Board meeting the candidates for major league league managers shall be selected by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. The team assignments shall also be made by the Board at this time.

3. If a manager of a major league team resigns, or is declared ineligible for failure to meet the qualifications of this Article, after the second weekend of the season registration of membership, (February), his or her manager's position shall be considered open, and a new manager will be selected by the Board of Directors following the criteria set forth in subparagraph 1 of this paragraph.

C. A manager of a major league team must advise the President and Player Agent of his or her team coach at least at least two (2) weeks prior to the first registration of membership in a given season. A returning coach must be kept as long as the child is on the team, and the manager does not vacate his or her position. New managers may pick one (1) new coach, who there after must meet the requirement as stated in the previous sentence. All coaches must be approved as coaches by the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE XIV - TOURNAMENT PLAY SELECTIONS

A. Manager Selection: The tournament manager for the major league tournament team shall be selected by the Board of Directors (majority vote) from among the managers of the respective divisions.

B. Players: All league age eleven (11) and twelve (12) year old players on major league teams are eligible for selection to the Major League Tournament Team.

C. The Tournament teams shall be selected by the method outlined on page two of the Little League, Inc. Tournament Rules and Regulations with the following exception:

All eleven year olds who were on the tournament team in the preceding season are automatically on the tournament team. The remaining openings shall be filled by a secret vote as specified in the Little League Tournament Rules and Regulations. Players may only vote for the tournaments in their respective divisions, and no player may vote for anyone on his or her own regular season team. The votes will be tabulated by the Board of Directors. Each player may vote for no more that 75% of the available openings on the tournament team. Other eligible voters may vote for the number of members of the tournament team as there are openings. Managers and coaches may vote only for players not on their team. There will be no alternates.

ARTICLE XV - SELECTION OF MAJOR LEAGUE PLAYERS

A. General: The "Player Draft System" is similar to that employed in other sports to provide good balance among the major league teams of the league.

B. Eligible Candidates: Every player registered for Little League and having participated in a tryout for that playing season is eligible for the draft. A final list of all players who have qualified as eligible candidates shall be prepared by the Player Agent and distributed at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the draft selection. This list must be maintained by the Player Agent. Major league returnees are automatically assigned to the team they played with during the preceding season are excluded from the draft.

C. Time: The player draft shall take place within two (2) days after the last tryout has been completed.

D. Attendance: The player draft selection meeting is NOT a general membership meeting but is limited to the following:

1. Mandatory: (a) the Manager or his designated representative and (b) the Player Agent.

2. Optional: (a) elected league officials and (b) two (2) coaches from each team.

3. Alternates for (a) and (b) under Mandatory are permitted but must be identified to the Player Agent prior to proceeding with the draft selection. An Alternate for (b) under mandatory must be an elected league official designated by the Player Agent or, in his absence, designated by the President. The President may serve this capacity at the meeting.

E. Unregistered Returnees: In the event a major league manager is aware that a returnee will not register for Little League play due to moving or for reasons approved by the Board, he will notify the Player Agent as soon as possible. At draft time, if the returnee is still unregistered, the team may take two (2) consecutive selections at the third draft selection. One (1) selection will count as the third draft selection and the other selection will be subtracted from the 15th or highest remaining draft pick and will continue in descending order for each additional unregistered returnee. (Extreme caution must be used when exercising this Clause. The Player Agent and League President should be consulted prior to the time of the draft since once a non-registered returnee is declared "not returning", he is not eligible for major league play that season and is free draft choice the next year. A returnee unable to register for play to the time of the draft may be protected.)

F. The Player Draft. The last place team of the preceding season makes the first selection in the first round of the draft, the next to last place team makes the second selection, and the next to last teams make the second selection, and the remaining teams select in the reverse order of standing. This procedure is followed through all rounds.

In the event of a tie in the previous season's standings, the order of selection shall be determined by the record of those tied teams against each other during the past season. If those head-to-head games were split, a coin flip shall be made to determine the order of selection.

The major league managers and Player Agent participate in the actual draft procedure. Coaches may assist the manager in making a draft selection, but the final decision may be made only by the manager or his designee should he be unable to attend.

A team may not draft more than three (3) players to fill one (1) opening in a particular age bracket. Example: A team needing one (1) twelve year old player may not draft no more than three (3) twelve year old players, including the following provisions relating to "Children of Managers and Coaches" and "siblings".

G. Children of Managers and Coaches: A major league manager or coach who has a child registered for Little League must draft the child prior to the 5th (5th) draft round. If a manager or coach so chooses, he may release his child directly to the minor league. No other team may draft the player. Prior to the start of the draft, a manager or coach may request the Player Agent to declare his child a free draft choice, thereby permitting the player to be drafted by another team. Siblings may not be separated through this provision.

H. Siblings: (Coaches and Managers Children): When the first sibling is drafted, all remaining siblings are automatically assigned to the team. The drafted siblings represents the round selection, whereas the remaining siblings are subtracted in descending order. Example: Three (3) siblings A, B, & C are eligible. Sibling A is selected in the fourth draft round. Siblings B & C are automatically draft selections 5 and 6.

I. Age Limit Exceptions: Assignment of more than three (3) players to fill one (1) opening is not applicable when a sibling is automatically assigned as a result of a team's two (2) selections. However, the number of drafted players may not exceed fifteen (15) under any circumstances.

J. Siblings of Returnees: Siblings of returnees are considered the property of the team and must tryout with the team and are eligible to fill the team's draft opening. They do not, however, count against the team's draft pick as a tenth (10th) round selection in descending order.

K. Siblings: Any sibling of a player drafted to a team for the first time will count as that team's draft selection (5) positions removed of the lowest position. Example: Sibling A is a 7th round draft pick. Sibling B counts as that teams 12th round draft pick.

L. Filling of Vacancies: No trading of players or draft selection is permitted. However, a team has the option to recall from the minor league player cut from any major league team during that particular playing season to fill a vacancy subject to Article III, subparagraph A3. Final cuts must be made fourteen (14) days prior to the start of the season.

ARTICLE XVI - AMENDMENTS

This Constitution, or any section thereof, may be amended or repealed.

Before any proposed Amendment can be voted on, it must be read to the Membership at one duly constituted meeting as defined in Article VI. The proposed amendment can then be voted on at the next duly constituted meeting and approved by a majority of the Voting Membership present.

Amendment #1 - September 1, 1998 - Ten run rule in effect during the week when double headers is being played. Both games are effected. On major league field only - Majors and minors.

Amendment #2 - February 8, 2000 - Selection for Major League Manager(s) to be made at September Board Meeting. Letters are to be submitted by August 15 of that year.