# CMBA Bylaws, Policy, and Playing Rules Welcome to the governing documents for the Chicago Metropolitan Baseball Association. This site brings together the league's core rules in a single place so managers, players, and league officials can quickly find the current governing text. ## Documents - [League Bylaws](01-bylaws.md): the league's organizational structure, board authority, membership framework, meetings, and amendment process - [League Policy](02-policy.md): league operations, procedures, discipline, administration, and competition governance - [Playing Rules](03-playing-rules.md): on-field rules, lineup formats, game administration, and incorporated baseball rules ## How to Use This Site - Start with the Bylaws for questions about league authority, governance, and membership. - Use League Policy for operational questions, discipline, roster administration, and league procedures. - Use Playing Rules for game-day and on-field questions. ## Rule Hierarchy If documents overlap or appear to conflict, the controlling order is generally: 1. Bylaws 2. League Policy 3. Playing Rules For on-field administration, the Playing Rules also incorporate the Official Baseball Rules of Major League Baseball except where CMBA rules provide otherwise. ## About the CMBA The Chicago Metropolitan Baseball Association exists to provide strong amateur baseball competition in Illinois and the Midwest, with an emphasis on competitive play, sportsmanship, and league continuity.