DCSA CONSTITUTION

1.1 Name, Purpose, and Affiliation

1.1.1 Name: This organization shall be the Desoto County Soccer Association, (DCSA), Incorporated.

1.1.2 Purpose: The Association's purpose shall be the control, regulation, promotion, and development of and education for soccer in the County of Desoto at all playing levels of competition, i.e., Division III (Recreational). Division II (Intermediate), Division I (State Division), and Adult Divisions. In order to accomplish its purpose, the Association shall have jurisdiction over all affiliated members within its territory.

1.1.3 Affiliation: This Association shall be associated with the Mississippi Youth Soccer Association (MYSA). United States Youth Soccer Association (U.S. Youth Soccer Association), Incorporated and the United States Soccer Federation (USSF): shall be an integral part of these Associations; and shall at all times recognize the authority, rules, and laws of these bodies.

2.1 Territory and Headquarters

2.1.1 Territory: The territory shall be the County of Desoto.

2.1.2 Headquarters: The legal headquarters, domicile, and residence shall be in the County; Judicial District, if any; and the city, if any, of the residence of the President. The Council may designate other business headquarters as appropriate.

2.3 Administration and Rules Suspension

2.3.1 Administration: This Association shall be governed by its Constitution, By-laws, Rules, and Regulations as supplemented by the USSF and U.S. Youth Soccer Association Constitution and all their regulations. In the event of any conflict, the USSF and U.S. Youth Soccer Association documents and regulations shall apply.

2.3.2 Rules Suspension: Any rule may be suspended at any Council meeting by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members in order to deal with an emergency and to protect the purpose of the Association (Paragraph 2.1.2).

2.4 Disaffiliation, Savings Clause, and Amendments

2.4.1 Disaffiliation: This Association shall rot disband or withdraw from MYSA, U.S. Youth Soccer Association and USSF except on a two-thirds (213) vote of DCSA members-in-good standing present at any business meeting as defined in the DCSA By-Laws.

2.4.2 Savings Clause: If any word, phrase, sentence, or other provision of this Constitution or its application to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect the other words, phrases, clauses, sentences, and provisions or applications of this Constitution, and to this end, the provisions of this Constitution are declared to be severable.

2.4.3 Amendments: This Constitution shall only be amended at the AGM by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the voting members present acting on proposed amendments which are submitted to the AGM in accordance with the established DCSA Rules and Revisions Process.

DCSA BY-LAWS

3.1 DCSA Council

3.1.1 Members: DCSA shall be administered and operated by a Council of elected officers as specified herein. The Council shall consist of an Executive Council, who are the nine (9) officers elected by the membership at the Annual General Meeting; and the Immediate Past President as an ex-officio member. The Executive Council members are the President. First Vice-President. Second Vice-President Third Vice-President Secretary, Registrar, Treasurer, Head Coach and Head Referee.

3.1.2 Voting Policies: The Council practices will ensure that:

3.1.2.1 Each member may cast one vole in all properly presented and considered matters.

3.1.2.2 Each member may advocate, represent a members views, and/or vote on a proposed resolution to any member grievance, which must be resolved by the Council. However, a member must abstain from acting on behalf of their team or club and voting on the resolution motion for any grievance involving their own team or club.

3.1.2.3 All matters are determined by a majority vote of the meeting quorum, except where designated differently in the constitution and these By-Laws.

3.1.2.4 The Executive Council members shall have no voting alternate at any DCSA meetings.

3.1.2.5 Members must be present to vote.

3.1.3 Authority: The Council shall have the authority to:

3.1.3.1 Transact all business of this Association.

3.1.3.2 Delegate its authority to such person or persons whom it may determine should accomplish one or more of its delegated responsibilities.

3.1.3.3 Enforce the Constitution, By-Laws, and Administrative rules of the USSF, U.S. Youth Soccer Association, MYSA and DCSA

3.1.3.4 Arrange games of any nature whatsoever in its own name, and to that end, it may request the memberships support and/or their affiliated organizations and personnel.

3.1.3.5 Create and manage the establishment of special funds such as injured players, trips. and/or any organization which it may deem expedient for the welfare of The Game. This authority may be delegated to others under the direction of the Council.

3.1.3.6 Suspend, expel, and/or impose such fines or penalties upon any organization and/or person under its jurisdiction who violates or breaches the Constitution, By-Laws, and Administrative Rules of USS F, U.S. Youth Soccer Association, MYSA and/or DCSA.

3.1.3.7 Settle all disputes between two or more DCSA Members.

3.1.3.8 Make the final decision on all controversial matters subject to the MYSA, U.S. Youth Soccer Association and USSF Appeals and Decisions Process.

3.1.3.9 May bestow the title of Honorary President upon any person who has performed meritorious service to DCSA The Council may vest in that person such rights and privileges as it deems appropriate. This individual shall not have voting power.

3.2 Officers

3.2.1 Term of Office: The Officers of this Association shall hold office for two years, or until their successors have been elected and installed as per section 3.2.2 of these By-Laws. The President, 1st Vice President. Treasurer, Secretary, and Registrar shall be elected at the odd years AGM to their two year terms, effective 1994. The 2nd Vice President, 3rd Vice President, Head Coach and Head Referee shall be elected at the even years AGM to their two year terms, effective 1 995. Any elected officer who must vacate their position temporarily during the seasonal year, may assume the positions duties from their duly appointed successor at the end of the temporary period. There shall be no term limits and officers are eligible to succeed themselves.

3.2.2 Election of Officers: The Executive Council shall be elected in the following manner. All elected individuals must be a member - in- good standing and must receive a majority of the cast votes. The Head Coach and Head Referee must be licensed officials to be eligible for election.

3.2.2.1 The entire membership shall elect the Executive Council by secret ballot.

3.2.2.2 Officers will be elected at the mid - season General Membership Meeting (section 3.4.1 this document). The Officers - Elect will attend meetings and aid the sitting Council until they assume full responsibility when they are installed on or prior to June 1.

3.2.3 Removal from Office: Any elected or appointed Council member who misses twelve (12) regularly scheduled Council meetings in a seasonal year shall be automatically removed from office. Further, any member may be impeached and removed from office by seventy-five (75%) percent of the total DCSA members-in-good standing.

3.2.4 Officer Duties: Each officer shall accomplish the following tasks.

3.2.4.1 The President shall:

3.2.4.1.1 Preside at all DCSA meetings.

3.2.4.1.2 Pass upon and approve all incurred DCSA bills.

3.2.4.1.3 Appoint all DCSA non-elected DCSA Council positions, committees, and appeal boards with the goal of equitable representation among the member teams or clubs.

3.2.4.1.4 Serve and cast one vote as an ex-officio member of all appointed DCSA committees and appeal boards.

3.2.4.1.5 Serve as or appoint to all Association Committees, a nonvoting ex-officio member.

3.2.4.1.6 Have access to all member team meetings.

3.2.4.1.7 Serve as the DCSA delegate to all MYSA, U.S. Youth Soccer Association and USSF meetings unless he/she chooses to appoint an alternate delegate due to the inability to fulfill the obligation.

3.2.4.1.8 Appoint a temporary successor for any vacant officers position except the President until the next general membership business meeting when the membership shall fill the position in the manner prescribed for officer elections.

3.2.4.1.9 Be responsible for the Association operations and personnel.

3.2.4.2 The Vice-President For Division Ill (Recreation) and Division II (Intermediate) Affairs. (First Vice-President) shall:

3.2.4.2.1 Assume the duties of the President in his/her absence.

3.2.4.2.2 Administer both divisions' business which includes, but is not limited to:

3.2.4.2.2.2 Scheduling practice times and field availability:

3.2.4.2.2.3 Organization and direction of all DCSA sponsored Tournaments, Cups, and Games except those specifically the responsibility of the Second Vice-President.

3.2.4.3 The Vice-president for Division I (State Division) Affairs (Second Vice-president) shall:

3.2.4.3.1 Assume the duties of the President in the absence of this individual and the First Vice- President

3.2.4.3.2 Administer the division's business which includes, but is not limited to:

3.2.4.3.2.1 Serve as the Association Representative to the Memphis Shelby Soccer Federation (MSSF) and to the Division I members. Organization and management of the DCSA Division I (State Division) league play.

3.2.4.3.2.2 Organization and direction of the DCSA sponsored Division I Tournaments, that may be

awarded to DCSA.

3.2.4.4 The Vice-President for Girls Division Affairs (Third Vice-President) shall:

3.2.4.4.1 Assume the duties of the President in the absence of this individual and the First Vice-President and Second Vice Presidents

3.2.4.4.2 Administer the Girls Divisions business which includes, but is not limited to:

3.2.4.4.2.1 Serve as the Association Representative to the Memphis Shelby Soccer Federation (MSSF) Girls Divisions and the Girls Division members. Organization and management of the DCSA Girls divisions in inter - league and State League play.

3.2.4.4.2.2 Organization and direction of any DCSA sponsored Girls Tournaments, that may be awarded to DCSA.

3.2.4.5 The Secretary shall:

3.2.4.5.1 Record and distribute the minutes of all DCSA and Council minutes.

3.2.4.5.2 Maintain copies of all DCSA records and mailing lists.

3.2.4.5.3 Distribute routine correspondence to the Council and general mailings to the membership.

3.2.4.5.4 Maintain and distribute changes to the DCSA Constitution,. By-Laws or Rules and Regulations

3.2.4.5.5 Respond to correspondence directed to DCSA.

3.2.4.5.6 Provide administrative assistance to the Council.

3.2.4.5.7 Serve as the DCSA Polling Committee for all general and special elections.

3.2.4.5.8 Provide its most recent status report delivered to the Secretary of State under Mississippi Statutes, Section 79-1 1 -391

3.2.4.5.9 Maintain an alphabetical list of voting members. This shall include the members address.

3.2.4.5.10 All records must be maintained for a minimum period of 3 years

3.2.4.6 The Registrar Shall:

3.2.4.6.1 Administer all USSF, U.S. Youth Soccer Association, MYSA and DCSA rules and regulations for player registration.

3.2.4.6.2 Maintain records and detailed reports an the number of player registrations.

3.2.4.6.3 Respond to all routine correspondence about DCSA registration matters.

3.2.4.6.4 Serve as the Registrar for all DCSA sponsored tournaments.

3.2.4.6.5 Accomplish all required DCSA approval/disapproval actions on all player registration -related actions such as player passes, player releases, player transfers player drops, etc.

3.2.4.6.6 Maintain and provide to the Secretary, an alphabetical list of all its members that are entitled to vote. The list must show the address of each member.

3.2.4.7 The Treasurer shall:

3.2.4.7.1 Keep records on all DCSA property

3.2.4.7.2 Maintain a detailed accounting of income and expenditures thereof.

3.2.4-7.3 Deposit all funds upon receipt into the established DCSA account.

3.2.4.7.4 Prepare a complete financial report for all MYSA Business and Council Meetings.

3.2.4.7.5 Sign all DCSA checks with a co-signature of the President or other Executive Council members.

3.2.4.7.6 Help prepare the annual DCSA budget.

3.2.4.7.7 Maintain all records/reports for DCSA funded clinics.

3.2.4.7.8 Respond to all routine correspondence about DCSA financial matters.

3.2.4.7.9 Serve as a DCSA Tournament Official when required.

3.2.4.8 The Head Coach shall:

3.2.4.8.1 Be responsible for providing youth coach training to all DCSA Coaches

3.2.4.8.2 Serve as immediate liaison to coaches on training and fitness related issues

3.2.4.8.3 Aid the Secretary in disseminating information, correspondence and policies to the DCSA coaches.

3.2.4.8.4 Respond to all routine correspondence about DCSA Coaching matters.

3.2.4.8.5 Have been, or is currently, a DCSA registered soccer coach and a USSF licensed coach.

3.2.4.9 The Head Referee shall:

3.2.4.9.1 Provide the referees of DCSA with the necessary training in the abilities, knowledge, and skills of the Game in order that they may provide the proper and safe playing environment for the players

3.2.4.9.2. Schedule and administer the referee program within DCSA.

3.2.4.9.3 Schedule annual assessments for and verify the abilities of referees within the program.

3.2.4.9.4 Respond to all routine correspondence about DCSA referee matters.