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Miramichi Valley Baseball League
MVBL Constitution
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| Monday, April 7, 2025 - Submitted by Ian Hosford |
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Miramichi Valley Baseball League
Constitution
Table of Contents - – Name
- – Baseball New Brunswick Affiliation
- – Objective
- – Membership
- – New Franchises
- – Executive
- – Statistician
- – Financial Management
- – Meetings
- – Rules
- – Disputes, Protest, Discipline, and Appeals…
- – Penalties
- – By-Laws
- – Amendments
 
1.00 Name
1.01 This organization shall be known as the New Brunswick Intermediate Miramichi Valley Baseball League (MVBL)
2.00 Baseball New Brunswick Affiliation
2.01 The League shall be an affiliate of Baseball New Brunswick
3.00 Objective
3.01 The objectives of the League shall be:
(A) To promote, govern, and conduct a Intermediate Baseball League in the Province of New Brunswick under the jurisdiction of Baseball New Brunswick
(B) To promote and encourage the playing of baseball in a wholesome and entertaining manner
4.00 Membership
4.01 Any Intermediate Baseball Club in good standing with Baseball New Brunswick is eligible for membership, subject to the Constitution and the By-Laws of the League
5.00 New Franchises
5.01 A new franchise may be granted by a three quarter (3/4) of the clubs in good standing at the time the vote is taken. A club is in good standing when it has met the financial commitment and other obligations required by the Constitution and By-Laws of the League.
5.02 An application for admission to the League must be received in writing by the President of the League on or before February 1st. A late entry to the League may be considered with the unanimous consent of member teams in good standing at a meeting called for that purpose.
5.03 The clubs who were members of the League the previous season must be advised by the Secretary-Treasurer of new applications for membership on or before February 5th each year.
6.00 Executive
6.01 The League Executive shall be the League President and One Vice President
6.02 The President of the League shall be elected for One (1) year term at the Annual Meeting
6.03 The President and Vice-President of the League shall not be an official or member of any baseball club or league operating under the jurisdiction of Baseball New Brunswick at the Federation level.
6.04 The President of the League shall appoint the Vice President to replace him during his absence-such appointee to have the powers of the President.
6.05 Vacancies on the Executive that occur between elections shall be filledy appointment made by the President of the League.
6.06 The Vice President shall be elected for one (1) year term at the annual meeting
6.07 The President is responsible for all meetings called and shall chair all meetings. He shall work to promote the game to the best of his ability.
6.08 The President shall only vote at all Executive meetings in case of a tie.
6.09 The President is responsible for all League matters such as schedules, and press releases.
6.10 The President shall rule on umpire reports, example-ejecting a player, coach, manager or on suspensions after he confers with his Executive.
6.11 The President will rule on postponed and forfeit games.
6.12 The President should inspect the fields of teams and attend some games where possible.
6.13 The President and all Executive shall be admitted free to all games (both League and Playoffs)
6.14 The Treasurer is responsible to submitting all League fees to Baseball New Brunswick.
7.00 Statistician
7.01 A League statistician shall be appointed by the President of the League.
7.02 The Statistician shall:
(A) At the end of the playing season, compile the final statistics for the year and forward them to each club and the Executive.
(B) Submit to each member club a list of players eligible for playoffs according to the Constitution and By-Laws of the League.
(C) Perform such duties as determined by the President of the League at the time of appointment.
8.00 Financial Management
8.01 The President of the League shall appoint a Secretary-Treasurer.
8.02 The Secretary/Treasurer shall:
(A) Open an account in a Chartered Bank of Canada…
(B) Prepare, with the President, the agenda of meetings.
(C) Forward to member clubs, the Executive, the Statistician, and other persons determined by the meeting agenda.
(D) Write, receive and file all correspondence of the League.
(E) Receive all fees, fines, etc., assessed by the League.
(F) At the end of each calendar year, present his account book and supporting documents for audit and the preparation of a financial statement.
(G) Prepare and maintain the minutes of all League and Executive meetings and shall forward copies of the minutes to all member clubs, and Executive, the Statistician, and other persons named by the President.
9.00 Meetings
9.01 The League Annual Meeting shall be held on the first Sunday of April (depends on Easter), or as advised by the President, except that the Annual meeting is to be held prior to the Annual meeting of Baseball New Brunswick.
9.02 A quorum at the Annual Meeting shall be a majority of voting members.
9.03 A special meeting of the League may be called at any time by the President.
9.04 When the President has received a petition to call a special League meeting signed by not less then three (3) member clubs in good standing with the League, a special meeting shall be held within ten (10) days of receipt of petition.
9.05 The notice of meeting shall be forwarded to all member clubs and the Executive, setting out the time and place of the meeting and the business to be transacted there.
9.06 At a special meeting, the League shall consider only the business set out in written notice calling the meeting unless all the members of the League are present and determined by unanimous consent.
9.07 A quorum at a special meeting shall be three (3) voting delegates representing teams in good standing.
9.08 At all League meetings, voting shall be by voice unless a voting-member requests a ballot vote.
9.09 Each member club in good standing is entitled to one (1) vote.
(A) Any team entering our League will be on a probationary period for one (1) year from the date of acceptance, while on probation-clubs may enter into the discussions but will have NO VOTE!
(B) Any team not represented at a League meetion shall have no voice in the transactions of that particular meeting.
(C) The name of the club voting delegate must be registered at the beginning of each meeting.
(D) Two (2) additional non-voting delegates may attend League meetings and speak to matters on the agenda.
(E) A team not registering a voting delegate may not have non-voting delegates and shall have no voice in the transactions of business at the particular meeting.
9.10 The President shall vote only to break a tie.
9.11 Motions shall be carried by majority vote.
9.12 The President, or his appointed alternate, shall:
(A) Preside at all League meetings
(B) Rule on all points of order
(C) Be an Ex-Officer member of all committees
(D) Order the calling of meetings of the League and the Executive
(E) Be responsible for establishing committees and the appointment of executive members to act on committees.
9.13 The agenda for the annual meeting shall have the following format:
(A) Presentation of delegate credentials and declaration of the voting delegates
(B) Reading of the minutes
(C) Business arising from the minutes
(D) Presidents report
(E) Secretary/Treasurer’s report
(F) Committee reports
(G) Correspondence
(H) Notice of Motion
(I) Unfinished Business
(J) Election of Officers
(K) New Business
(L) Adjournment
9.14 The President will call all meetings.
9.15 The President should also call a meeting at the end of the regular completed schedule to confirm the final standings and the League Playoff format, dates, times, etc.
9.16 At the annual meeting all teams should inform the President of which classification their intent of Provincial Playoffs are (A or B). A final date for team classification must be confirmed at the annual meeting.
10.00 Rules
10.01 The playing rules of Baseball Canada shall be the official rules of Baseball governing the League
10.02 All League officials and team officials shall conduct themselves in accordance with the rules and ethics required by Baseball Canada, Baseball New Brunswick, and the League.
10.03 The League and the Executive may make decisions regarding team and player eligibility as set out in the By-Laws.
10.04 The League must file their constitution with Baseball New Brunswick as well as a copy of their annual meeting. They will give names of the Executive, Teams Mangers-Coaches. This should be done before Registration date.
10.05 New Brunswick Baseball Constitution rules cover all rules all registered teams must play under for provincial play.
10.06 All rules made by the League only cover League play and their playoffs. Our rules should be honored if accepted at registration time.
11.00 Disputes, Protest, Discipline and Appeals
11.01 The League in responsible for resolving its own disputes.
11.02 A League decision may be appealed to Baseball New Brunswick.
11.03 The President may act as He/She deems necessary within the bounds of this constitution.
12.00 Penalties
12.01 The President shall have power to impose and enforce penalties including fines, suspension, or expulsion for any violation of the Constitution or By-Laws.
13.00 By-Laws
13.01 The League may make By-Laws consistent with this constitution necessary for the conduct of the League.
14.00 Amendments
14.01 Amendments to the Constitution may be made at the annual meeting or at any regularly called meeting on notice of motion by member clubs or members of the Executive.
14.02 A notice of motion to amend the Constitution shall be forwarded to the secretary/treasurer in writing at least twenty (20) days prior to the annual meeting or a regularly called meeting and the secretary/treasurer shall, ten (10) days prior to the annual meeting or a regularly called meeting, forward to the member clubs and to the Executive members a copy of the notice of motion.
14.03 The Constitution may be amended on a majority vote of persons entitled to vote and are present.
14.04 When no notice of motion is given, a constitution may be amended at the annual meeting by unanimous consent of those entitled to vote.
14.05 MVBL players cannot play for any other baseball leagues, including outlaw leagues, while playing for a MVBL team.” (Motion of April 2025, passed 3-2)
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