Constitution

Article I. Name

1.01 The name of the organization is the the River City Softball League of Greater Cincinnati, OH.

Article II. Objectives

2.01 To be a non-profit organization with non-affiliated membership at this time.

2.02 To be dedicated to the promotion of amateur softball for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, religion, sex, or national origin, with special emphasis on the participation of members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community.

2.03 To promote and encourage membership in the League such that active membership in the League may be continued for the advancement of gay amateur softball.

2.04 To encourage the education and training in the proper skills of softball.

Article III. Duration

3.01 The period of the duration of the League is perpetual.

3.02 The initial constitution, by-laws, and league rules are set into effect by the powers vested in the Advisory Board as of November 13, 2005. Any additions of changes must be voted upon by league members as presented by the Advisory Board.

Article IV. Executive Body

4.01 The League’s executive body shall be known as the Advisory Board. The Advisory Board shall be composed of five members as set forth in the By-Laws of the League, each of whom shall be elected by the general membership of the League. The Board of Commissioners shall be charged with leadership of the League and the fulfillment of League objectives and the objectives and rules of the ASA softball guidelines.

Article V. Amendments

5.01 Amendments to the Constitution may be proposed by any current member of the League by notification of the Advisory Board.

5.02 Proposed amendments shall be presented to the membership of the League as the first item under new business on the annual meeting agenda.

5.03 Ratification of the proposed amendments shall require an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members present and voting. An amendment, if passed, shall take effect immediately unless otherwise provided for in the amendment.