Western Bergen Bylaws
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Established September 2020
Bylaws
Bylaws Last Revision Date: September 14, 2021
Article 1: Name
The name of this organization shall be Western Bergen Soccer League, hereinafter referred to as WBSL.
Article 2: Purpose
The purpose of WBSL shall be to promote (a) soccer as a sport, (b) team comradery, and (c) a fun and safe environment for member towns. The league focus shall be primarily on recreation. The organization is not focused on generating revenue but accepts monies and donations with the express purpose of advancing recreational soccer for member towns or improving league infrastructure.
Article 3: Divisions
Pioneer Division (Grades 3&4)
Champions Division (Grades 5&6)
Premier Division (Grades 7&8)
Article 4: Member Towns & Organizations
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Founding Member Towns |
Organization Name |
Team Colors |
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2020 |
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Allendale |
Allendale Recreation Commission |
Various uniform flights |
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Mahwah |
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Upper Saddle River |
Upper Saddle River Soccer Association |
Red and White Stripes |
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New Member Towns |
Organization Name |
Team Colors |
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2021 |
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Ramsey |
Ramsey Soccer Association |
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Article 5: Governing Body & Roles
Section 1: The Board of Directors, hereinafter referred to as BoD, shall be composed of persons from member towns. Each town will have a minimum of one person on the BoD (Representative) but no more than two (where a town also has an Officer).
Section 2: Roles are split between Officers and Representatives.
A. Co-President (Officer)
B. Town Delegate (Representative)
Section 3: Officer roles shall be elected every three years. Representatives are added on a yearly basis based upon league membership.
Section 4: Each summer, the league shall host an annual meeting of the BoD to collect information on new or returning Town Delegates and to vote on any open Officer positions. Majority vote determines the election. A quorum of officers, defined as 100%, is needed to conduct business at the annual meeting.
Section 5: Duties of each Role shall be as follows:
A. Co-President shall act in the best interest of the league, and not simply for a single member town. Co-Presidents may share subfunctions that include but are not limited to: scheduling, field coordination, referee coordination, finance/treasury, registration, rule management, disciplinary actions, and/or webmaster for the broader league needs. Under rare circumstances, officers (after unanimous agreement) may request a member town replace a Town Delegate that is found to be deficient in his/her role.
B. Town Delegates shall represent the interests of their member town but will act in good faith. The delegate will funnel any questions or concerns for their town to the BoD and will act as an intermediary. The representative shall ensure the member town’s schedule is alignment with field/referee availability, ensure coach contact lists are provided, ensure rosters are accurate, and will communicate rules/disciplinary concerns to/from the member town. The town delegate will act in good faith to diffuse any coaching concerns and will ensure member town coaches act honorably.
Section 6: Votes may only be cast by BoD members in good standing and that have served at least one full season (new Town Delegates do not have a vote). Absentee votes may be cast and collected if provided within 2 days of the annual meeting.
Section 7: Each BoD member gets 1 vote. The weight of each vote differs depending on role. A Town Delegate’s vote is worth 1 point; an Officer’s vote is worth 1 point PLUS a modifier.
Section 8: The vote modifier for officers is 0.1 for each season served as an officer, up to a maximum of 0.5. An officer from a founding member town gains an additional 0.05 towards their modifier, making their potential maximum 0.55.
Article 6: Changes to Gameplay Rules or League By-Laws
Section 1: Member towns may propose gameplay rule changes/additions through their Town Delegate at any BoD meeting.
Section 2: Officers may propose both gameplay rule AND By-Law changes/additions at any BoD meetings.
Section 3: Changes and/or additions require a vote. Off-season changes/additions require a simple majority. In-season changes/additions require a super majority (70% of Town Delegate votes) or unanimous Officer agreement.
Section 4: No member shall vote more than once.
Article 7: BoD Active Membership & History
Active Officers
|
Officer Role |
Name |
Member Town |
Year(s) |
|
Co-President |
Brett Coplin |
Mahwah |
2020-present |
|
Co-President |
Frank DePierro |
Upper Saddle River |
2020-present |
|
Co-President |
Jeff Malo |
Unaffiliated |
2020-present |
A
Active Town Delegates
|
Name |
Member Town |
|
Jed Bowen |
Upper Saddle River |
|
James Pitchley |
Ho-Ho-Kus |
|
Gregory Jachts |
Ramsey |
|
Mike Minicucci |
Allendale |
ct
Historical Membership
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Role |
Name |
Member Town |
Year(s) |
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Article 8: Gameplay Rules
Established September 2020
Bylaws
Bylaws Last Revision Date: September 14, 2021
Article 1: Name
The name of this organization shall be Western Bergen Soccer League, hereinafter referred to as WBSL.
Article 2: Purpose
The purpose of WBSL shall be to promote (a) soccer as a sport, (b) team comradery, and (c) a fun and safe environment for member towns. The league focus shall be primarily on recreation. The organization is not focused on generating revenue but accepts monies and donations with the express purpose of advancing recreational soccer for member towns or improving league infrastructure.
Article 3: Divisions
Pioneer Division (Grades 3&4)
Champions Division (Grades 5&6)
Premier Division (Grades 7&8)
Article 4: Member Towns & Organizations
|
Founding Member Towns |
Organization Name |
Team Colors |
|
2020 |
||
|
Allendale |
Allendale Recreation Commission |
Various uniform flights |
|
Mahwah |
|
|
|
Upper Saddle River |
Upper Saddle River Soccer Association |
Red and White Stripes |
|
New Member Towns |
Organization Name |
Team Colors |
|
2021 |
||
|
Ramsey |
Ramsey Soccer Association |
|
Article 5: Governing Body & Roles
Section 1: The Board of Directors, hereinafter referred to as BoD, shall be composed of persons from member towns. Each town will have a minimum of one person on the BoD (Representative) but no more than two (where a town also has an Officer).
Section 2: Roles are split between Officers and Representatives.
A. Co-President (Officer)
B. Town Delegate (Representative)
Section 3: Officer roles shall be elected every three years. Representatives are added on a yearly basis based upon league membership.
Section 4: Each summer, the league shall host an annual meeting of the BoD to collect information on new or returning Town Delegates and to vote on any open Officer positions. Majority vote determines the election. A quorum of officers, defined as 100%, is needed to conduct business at the annual meeting.
Section 5: Duties of each Role shall be as follows:
A. Co-President shall act in the best interest of the league, and not simply for a single member town. Co-Presidents may share subfunctions that include but are not limited to: scheduling, field coordination, referee coordination, finance/treasury, registration, rule management, disciplinary actions, and/or webmaster for the broader league needs. Under rare circumstances, officers (after unanimous agreement) may request a member town replace a Town Delegate that is found to be deficient in his/her role.
B. Town Delegates shall represent the interests of their member town but will act in good faith. The delegate will funnel any questions or concerns for their town to the BoD and will act as an intermediary. The representative shall ensure the member town’s schedule is alignment with field/referee availability, ensure coach contact lists are provided, ensure rosters are accurate, and will communicate rules/disciplinary concerns to/from the member town. The town delegate will act in good faith to diffuse any coaching concerns and will ensure member town coaches act honorably.
Section 6: Votes may only be cast by BoD members in good standing and that have served at least one full season (new Town Delegates do not have a vote). Absentee votes may be cast and collected if provided within 2 days of the annual meeting.
Section 7: Each BoD member gets 1 vote. The weight of each vote differs depending on role. A Town Delegate’s vote is worth 1 point; an Officer’s vote is worth 1 point PLUS a modifier.
Section 8: The vote modifier for officers is 0.1 for each season served as an officer, up to a maximum of 0.5. An officer from a founding member town gains an additional 0.05 towards their modifier, making their potential maximum 0.55.
Article 6: Changes to Gameplay Rules or League By-Laws
Section 1: Member towns may propose gameplay rule changes/additions through their Town Delegate at any BoD meeting.
Section 2: Officers may propose both gameplay rule AND By-Law changes/additions at any BoD meetings.
Section 3: Changes and/or additions require a vote. Off-season changes/additions require a simple majority. In-season changes/additions require a super majority (70% of Town Delegate votes) or unanimous Officer agreement.
Section 4: No member shall vote more than once.
Article 7: BoD Active Membership & History
Active Officers
|
Officer Role |
Name |
Member Town |
Year(s) |
|
Co-President |
Brett Coplin |
Mahwah |
2020-present |
|
Co-President |
Frank DePierro |
Upper Saddle River |
2020-present |
|
Co-President |
Jeff Malo |
Unaffiliated |
2020-present |
A
Active Town Delegates
|
Name |
Member Town |
|
Jed Bowen |
Upper Saddle River |
|
James Pitchley |
Ho-Ho-Kus |
|
Gregory Jachts |
Ramsey |
|
Mike Minicucci |
Allendale |
ct
Historical Membership
|
Role |
Name |
Member Town |
Year(s) |
|
|
|||
|
|
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Article 8: Gameplay Rules
