Board of Directors Roles and Responsibilities
President - The President shall:
- Conduct the affairs of the Local League and execute the policies established by the Board of Directors.
- Present a report of the condition of the Local League at the Annual Meeting.
- Communicate to the Board of Directors such matters as deemed appropriate, and make such suggestions as may tend to promote the welfare of the Local League.
- Be responsible for the conduct of the Local League in strict conformity to the policies, principles, Rules and Regulations of Little League Baseball, Incorporated, as agreed to under the conditions of charter issued to the Local League by that organization.
- Designate in writing other officers, if necessary, to have power to make and execute for/and in the name of the Local League such contracts and leases they may receive and which have had prior approval of the Board.
- Investigate complaints, irregularities and conditions detrimental to the Local League and report thereon to the Board of Directors as circumstances warrant.
- Prepare and submit an annual budget to the Board of Directors and be responsible for the proper execution thereof.
- With the assistance of the Player Agent, examine the application and support proof-of age documents of every player candidate and certify to residence and age eligibility before the player may be accepted for tryouts and selection.
- Preside over all regular and Special Board of Directors meetings.
- Act as the official spokesperson for the Local League. Report the state of the Local League to the Lenape Valley Recreation Council (LVRC) from time to time whenever necessary.
- Perform all other tasks as agreed upon by the Board of Directors and as documented in the Local League’s By-Laws.
Vice President - The Vice President shall:
- Perform the duties of the President in the absence or disability of the President, provided he or she is authorized by the President or Board so to act. When so acting, the Vice President shall have all the powers of that office.
- Perform such duties as from time to time may be assigned by the Board of Directors or by the President.
- Perform all other tasks as agreed upon by the Board of Directors and as documented in the Local League’s By-Laws.
Secretary - The Secretary shall:
- Be responsible for recording the activities of the Local League and maintain appropriate files, email addresses and necessary records.
- 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 President or by the Board of Directors.
- Maintain a list of all Regular Members, Directors and committee members and give notice of all meetings of the Local League, the Board of Directors and Committees.
- Keep the minutes of the meetings of the Members, the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee, and cause them to be recorded.
- Conduct all correspondence not otherwise specifically delegated in connection with said meeting and shall be responsible for carrying out all orders, votes and resolutions not otherwise committed.
- Notify Members, Directors, Officers and committee members of their election or appointment.
- Perform all other tasks as agreed upon by the Board of Directors and as documented in the Local League’s By-Laws.
Treasurer - The Treasurer shall:
- 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 President or the Board of Directors.
- Receive all moneys and securities, and deposit same in a depository approved by the Board of Directors.
- Keep records for the receipt and disbursement of all moneys and securities of the Local League, approve all payments from 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.
- Prepare an annual budget, under the direction of the President, for submission to the Board of Directors for approval.
- Prepare an annual financial report, under the direction of the President, for submission to the Membership and Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting.
- Prepare monthly reports to be presented at the regular board meetings showing all revenues and expenses for that month and YTD.
- Prepare and file all financial records required by the Lenape Valley Recreation Council for tax purposes.
- Coordinate with the Snack Stand Coordinator and Fundraising Coordinator to accurately provide records of income / expenses of these departments.
- Perform all other tasks as agreed upon by the Board of Directors and as documented in the Local League’s By-Laws.
Player Agent. - The Player Agent shall:
- Record all player transactions and maintain an accurate and up-to-date record thereof.
- Receive and review applications for player candidates and assist the President in verifying residence and age eligibility.
- Conduct the tryouts (if necessary), the player draft for appropriate Divisions and all other player transactions or team selection meetings.
- Perform all other tasks as agreed upon by the Board of Directors and as documented in the Local League’s By-Laws.
Safety Officer - The Safety Officer shall:
- 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.
- Develop and implement a plan for increasing safety of activities, equipment and facilities through education, compliance and reporting.
- Complete all background checks per Little League Regulation I (b) and I (c) 8 & 9.
- Supervise the maintenance of all playing fields for any areas that may be considered a hazard and report such to the Board of Directors.
- Prepare and distribute first aid kits to all field boxes and snack stands and maintain them throughout the season.
- Perform such duties as are herein set forth and such other duties or as may be assigned by the President or the Board of Directors.
- Perform all other tasks as agreed upon by the Board of Directors and as documented in the Local League’s By-Laws.
Coaching Coordinator - The Coaching Coordinator shall:
- Represent managers/coaches of the Local League.
- Present a coach/manager training budget to the Board.
- Prepare and present to the Board of Directors for approval a league-wide training program.
- Upon approval by the Board, implement and manage the league-wide training program.
- Coordinate player and manager training clinics as needed.
- Perform all other tasks as agreed upon by the Board of Directors and as documented in the Local League’s By-Laws.