Constitution: Articles

Article One: NAME

1.1 This organization shall be called the Saskatoon Athletics (also known as the A’s) Baseball Association.

Article Two: AFFILIATION

2.1 This organization is part of (1) Saskatoon 11U Baseball League, (2) Saskatoon 13U Baseball League, (3) Saskatoon 15U Baseball League and (4) Saskatoon 18U Baseball League (hereinafter referred to as the Leagues) and as such is controlled to some extent by these Leagues and therefore is affiliated with the Saskatoon Baseball Council Inc., the Saskatchewan Baseball Association and the Canadian Federation of Amateur Baseball.

Article Three: JURISDICTION

3.1 The Saskatoon A’s Baseball Association shall have jurisdiction over the area of the city of Saskatoon as designated by the Leagues and/or the Saskatoon Baseball Council.

Article Four: OBJECTIVES

4.1 To promote, govern and improve organized baseball within the zone.

4.2 To stress values, appreciation and skills involved in baseball.

4.3 To exercise a general supervision and direction over the playing interest of its players, coaches, managers and executive; with emphasis on good character, citizenship and sportsmanship.

4.4 To ensure that there is an enjoyment of the game and at the same time that good competition is involved.

4.5 To develop as many teams at all levels as are practical and economical.

Article Five: BUSINESS

5.1 The business and affairs of the Saskatoon A’s Baseball Association shall be conducted in conformance with the constitution, bylaws, rules and regulations of the zone by an executive.

Article Six: CHANGES IN RULES AND REGULATIONS

6.1 This organization at any annual, special, general, or executive meeting may adopt, amend, revise or repeal rules or regulations for the government of this organization by a two-thirds majority vote of those present.

Article Seven: AMENDMENTS TO BYLAWS AND CONSTITUTION

7.1 The By-Laws and Constitution of this organization shall not be altered except at an Annual meeting and notice of the proposed alteration shall be given to the Secretary in writing at least thirty days prior to the Annual meeting.

7.2 With prior notice, an amendment to the By-Laws and Constitution shall be made only at an Annual meeting by a three-quarters majority vote of those members present.

7.3 Without prior notice, an amendment to the By-Laws and Constitution shall be made only at an Annual Meeting, provided they receive a unanimous vote of those members present.

7.4 The executive of the Saskatoon A’s Baseball Association at any duly called meeting may adopt, amend, revise or repeal constitution, bylaws, rules or regulations for the government of this organization, when such changes are necessary so that the Saskatoon A’s Baseball Association does not become in contravention to the bylaws, rules and regulations of the Leagues and/or the Saskatoon Baseball Council Inc..

Article Eight: QUORUM

8.1 At an executive meeting of the Saskatoon A’s Baseball Association, a quorum shall consist of the majority of the executive.

8.2 At an annual, special or general meeting of the Saskatoon A’s Baseball Association, a quorum shall consist of the majority of the executive or members personally present numbering at least 10.