split bylaws and policy

docs/01-constitution-and-bylaws.md

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+# Constitution and Bylaws
+(the "Bylaws")
+
+## Name
+The name of the corporation as incorporated and existing under and by virtue of the Illinois General Not for Profit Corporation Act of 1986, as amended ("the Act") shall be The Chicago Metropolitan Baseball League (League) (the "League"). The League shall have powers as are now or as may hereafter be granted by the Act.
+
+## Purpose
+This League is organized exclusively for such social and athletic purposes as will qualify under Illinois statue for a non-profit corporation. It has been formed with the objective of providing the finest amateur baseball league in the State of Illinois and Midwest; a league where an up and coming young prospect for professional baseball may play and develop; where the talented veteran player can enjoy playing among the best competition; and bring friendship and sportsmanship to the League.
+
+## Directors
+### General Powers 
+Except as otherwise expressly herein provided or as otherwise provided by law, the property and affairs of the League shall be managed by or under the direction of its Board of Directors (the "Board of Directors"), which shall be the governing body of the League. The Board of Directors may exercise all the powers, rights, and privileges of the League, whether expressed or implied in the Articles of Incorporation or conferred by the Act or otherwise, and may do all acts and things which may be done by the League. Each Director shall be entitled to one full vote on each matter.
+
+### Number and Qualifications 
+The League's Board of Directors shall be composed of at least three (3) Directors ("Director") or such other greater number of Directors established by the Board of Directors from time to time. An individual need not be a Manager of a Member franchise in order to be a Director.
+
+### Election and Term of Office
+Directors shall be elected at the annual meeting of the League. The term of office of each Director shall be until the next annual meeting. Directors shall hold office until the expiration of the term for which he or she is elected and until his or her successor has been elected or until his or her death, resignation, or removal. Directors may serve successive terms.
+
+### Resignation and Removal
+Any Director may resign by written notice delivered to the Board of Directors or to the Commissioner or Secretary of the League. Any Director may be removed, with or without cause, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Directors then in office. Any vacancy may be filled by the Board of Directors.
+
+### Compensation
+The Directors shall serve without compensation.
+
+## Officers
+
+### Designation
+The officers of the League shall be a Commissioner, a Treasurer, and a Secretary. All offices shall be filled by an affirmative vote of the Board on an annual basis. Other Officers may be created by the Directors at their discretion. Officers may serve successive terms.
+
+### Resignation and Removal
+
+Any Officer may resign by written notice delivered to the Board of Directors or to the Commissioner or Secretary of the League. Any Officer may be removed, with or without cause, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Directors then in office. Any vacancy may be filled by the Board of Directors.
+
+## Officer Duties
+
+### Commissioner
+The duties and powers of the Commissioner are as follows:
+
+1. execute contracts, with approval of the board or in accordance with the budget approved by the board
+1. Shall serve a life term or until voluntary relinquishment of the office.
+1. Preside over all League meetings.
+1. Official spokesman to news media and others whenever the League’s point of view is needed.
+1. Call all regular and Rules and Competition Committee meetings and assign the date and place thereof.
+1. Appoint persons to positions as he deems necessary or until elections are held.
+1. Assess fines and punishments as he deems necessary with just cause.
+1. Prepare and propose the League’s budget for approval by the Board.
+1. Gather all information regarding protests.
+1. Maintain a league website to keep Managers and players apprised of the state of the league.
+1. Judge and take action on all circumstances not covered in the Constitution and By-Laws in good faith and furtherance of the stated goals and principles of the league.
+1. Interpret the rules and by-laws of this Constitution and make appropriate decisions thereof.
+   1. Decisions of the Commissioner may be appealed to the Rules and Competition Committee. Appeals must be presented in writing and must contain specific grounds for the appeal.
+
+### Treasurer
+The Treasurer shall be responsible for the League’s monetary assets and its proper handling and distribution as ordered by the league and its Commissioner.
+
+tax returns
+
+### Secretary ?
+
+
+### Compensation
+The Officers shall serve without compensation.
+
+## Meetings of the Board
+
+### Annual Meeting
+The Board of Directors shall hold its annual meeting after January 1 at a time and place set by the Commissioner. This meeting must be held in person, except in extenuating circumstances. The Board of Directors may invite a representative from each Member Franchise to attend the annual meeting.
+
+### Additional Meetings
+Additional meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the Commissioner or any Director.
+
+### Quorum and Voting
+A majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the Board of Directors. The affirmative votes of a majority of the Directors present at a meeting of the Board of Directors at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Board of Directors, unless the affirmative vote of a greater number is required by law or these By-Laws.
+
+## Misc
+
+### Amendments
+These By-Laws may be altered, amended, or repealed, and new bylaws may be adopted by resolution of the Board of Directors at any time or from time to time by the vote of two-thirds of the Directors.
+
+### Drafts, Checks, Deposits
+
+### dissolution
+
+### books records and minutes
+
+### contracts

docs/02-league-rules-and-policy.md

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-# Constitution
+# League Rules and Policy
-
-## Name
-The name of the corporation as incorporated and existing under and by virtue of the Illinois General Not for Profit Corporation Act of 1986, as amended ("the Act") shall be The Chicago Metropolitan Baseball League (League) (the "League"). The League shall have powers as are now or as may hereafter be granted by the Act.
-
-## Purpose
-This League is organized exclusively for such social and athletic purposes as will qualify under Illinois statue for a non-profit corporation. It has been formed with the objective of providing the finest amateur baseball league in the State of Illinois and Midwest; a league where an up and coming young prospect for professional baseball may play and develop; where the talented veteran player can enjoy playing among the best competition; and bring friendship and sportsmanship to the League.
-
-## Directors
-### General Powers 
-Except as otherwise expressly herein provided or as otherwise provided by law, the property and affairs of the League shall be managed by or under the direction of its Board of Directors (the "Board of Directors"), which shall be the governing body of the League. The Board of Directors may exercise all the powers, rights, and privileges of the League, whether expressed or implied in the Articles of Incorporation or conferred by the Act or otherwise, and may do all acts and things which may be done by the League. Each Director shall be entitled to one full vote on each matter.
-
-### Number and Qualifications 
-The League's Board of Directors shall be composed of at least three (3) Directors ("Director") or such other greater number of Directors established by the Board of Directors from time to time. An individual need not be a Manager of a Member franchise in order to be a Director.
-
-### Election and Term of Office
-Directors shall be elected at the annual meeting of the League. The term of office of each Director shall be until the next annual meeting. Directors shall hold office until the expiration of the term for which he or she is elected and until his or her successor has been elected or until his or her death, resignation, or removal. Directors may serve successive terms.
-
-### Resignation and Removal
-Any Director may resign by written notice delivered to the Board of Directors or to the Commissioner or Secretary of the League. Any Director may be removed, with or without cause, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Directors then in office. Any vacancy may be filled by the Board of Directors.
-
-### Compensation
-The Directors shall serve without compensation.
-
-## Officers
-
-### Designation
-The officers of the League shall be a Commissioner, a Treasurer, and a Secretary. All offices shall be filled by an affirmative vote of the Board on an annual basis. Other Officers may be created by the Directors at their discretion. Officers may serve successive terms.
-
-### Resignation and Removal
-
-Any Officer may resign by written notice delivered to the Board of Directors or to the Commissioner or Secretary of the League. Any Officer may be removed, with or without cause, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Directors then in office. Any vacancy may be filled by the Board of Directors.
-
-## Officer Duties
-
-### Commissioner
-The duties and powers of the Commissioner are as follows:
-
-1. execute contracts, with approval of the board or in accordance with the budget approved by the board
-1. Shall serve a life term or until voluntary relinquishment of the office.
-1. Preside over all League meetings.
-1. Official spokesman to news media and others whenever the League’s point of view is needed.
-1. Call all regular and Rules and Competition Committee meetings and assign the date and place thereof.
-1. Appoint persons to positions as he deems necessary or until elections are held.
-1. Assess fines and punishments as he deems necessary with just cause.
-1. Prepare and propose the League’s budget for approval by the Board.
-1. Gather all information regarding protests.
-1. Maintain a league website to keep Managers and players apprised of the state of the league.
-1. Judge and take action on all circumstances not covered in the Constitution and By-Laws in good faith and furtherance of the stated goals and principles of the league.
-1. Interpret the rules and by-laws of this Constitution and make appropriate decisions thereof.
-   1. Decisions of the Commissioner may be appealed to the Rules and Competition Committee. Appeals must be presented in writing and must contain specific grounds for the appeal.
-
-### Treasurer
-The Treasurer shall be responsible for the League’s monetary assets and its proper handling and distribution as ordered by the league and its Commissioner.
-
-tax returns
-
-### Secretary ?
-
-
-### Compensation
-The Officers shall serve without compensation.
-
-## Meetings of the Board
-
-### Annual Meeting
-The Board of Directors shall hold its annual meeting after January 1 at a time and place set by the Commissioner. This meeting must be held in person, except in extenuating circumstances. The Board of Directors may invite a representative from each Member Franchise to attend the annual meeting.
-
-### Additional Meetings
-Additional meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the Commissioner or any Director.
-
-### Quorum and Voting
-A majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the Board of Directors. The affirmative votes of a majority of the Directors present at a meeting of the Board of Directors at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Board of Directors, unless the affirmative vote of a greater number is required by law or these By-Laws.
-
-## Misc
-
-### Amendments
-These By-Laws may be altered, amended, or repealed, and new bylaws may be adopted by resolution of the Board of Directors at any time or from time to time by the vote of two-thirds of the Directors.
-
-### Drafts, Checks, Deposits
-
-### dissolution
-
-### books records and minutes
-
-### contracts
-
-# By-Laws
 
 ## Subjectivity
 These rules, regulations, articles, and By-Laws may not be suspended, set aside, or added to under any circumstances, regardless of the will of the Managers. This provision nullifies the “If both managers agree” concept.

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