EBOA By-Laws

ARTICLE I: NAME
The name of the organization shall be Evergreen Basketball Officials association.

ARTICLE II: PURPOSE
The purpose of Association shall be to further the best interests of the game of basketball and basketball officiating through all appropriate activities including by:
1. Aiding officials, coaches and players in acquiring a thorough knowledge of the playing rules of the game of basketball.
2. Promoting uniformity in the mechanics and interpretation of rules.
3. Providing training and clinics for members.

ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP
Section 1.Registered or non Registered: There shall be registered members and non registered members.
a. Registered. A registered member is one who has completed an application for membership, paid all required EBOA dues and fees, paid all required WIAA or WOA dues and fees, signed a membership agreement, and satisfied all requirements and standards set forth by the Washington Officials Association (WOA). A registered member may receive assignments for any officiating contests including those sanctioned under the Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA).
b. Non- Registered. A non-registered member is one who has completed an application for membership, paid all required EBOA dues and fees, and signed a membership agreement. A registered member may receive assignments for officiating contests other than those sanctioned under the Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA).
Section 2. Misconduct/Due Process. The Provisions of Article IX of the Washington Officials Association Bylaws and the grievance procedure included in the Washington Officials Association handbook.

ARTICLE IV: MANAGEMENT
The general management and operation of the Association shall be vested in the Board. The Board shall be responsible for executing all necessary matters in the best interests of the Association.

ARTICLE V: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1. Board Membership: The Board shall consist of seven (7) active members elected to alternating three year terms. (See 2004/2005 board member list)
Ex-officio members may include the Assigning Secretary and other advisors the Board may require.
Section 2. Election Process. The President shall appoint a Nominating Committee consisting of no more than two Board members and at least three members at large. The Nominating Committee shall propose a slate for election to the Association on or before the second to last meeting of the year. Additional nominations may be presented through the close of the next to last meeting of the year. No nominations may be allowed after the close of the next to last meeting of the year. The election shall take place during the last meeting of the year.
Section 3. Voting. Each active member of the Association shall be given a ballot listing all persons nominated for Board positions and instructed to cast a vote for each of the Board positions being elected. Any ballot with more votes than Board positions shall be disqualified. The President and two others appointed by the President shall count the ballots. The individuals receiving the most votes shall be declared the winners. In the event of a tie for one position, another vote shall be taken to determine the winner from the persons who had tied.
Section 4. Board Duties. The Board shall have the power and authority to carry out all necessary actions in the best interests of the Association. This shall included but not be limited to the following:
1. Review the membership requirements and enact any policies to fulfill the purposes of the Association.
2. Supervise and conduct apprentice programs and training.
3. Consult with and evaluate all members subject to disciplinary action, who are experiencing difficulty, or who have grievances with the Association.
4. After due process and an opportunity to be heard, take appropriate disciplinary actions including the imposition of fines, loss of assignments, suspension, probation, or expulsion.
5. Determine Association fees and dues.
6. Hire and contract with an Assigning Secretary.
7. Review and approve evaluations and ratings.
Section 5. Contract with Assigning Secretary. The contract with an Assigning Secretary shall address but need not be limited to the following: arrangements for securing games for the Association; working as a liaison with the schools; collecting fees and dues; assigning games according to policies established by the Board; attending league and state meetings; where possible, observing games and making comments to the Board for follow-up actions; notifying members of any tests to be taken; and keeping such records as directed by the Board.
Section 6. Vacancies. Any vacancies in the Board shall be filled by the Board until the next annual election.
Section 7. Board Policies. All Board policies and resolutions shall be effective immediately, but shall be rescinded unless communicated in writing to the Association at the next regularly scheduled Association meeting.

ARTICLE VI: OFFICERS
Section 1. Officers. The officers shall be President, Secretary-treasurer, and Vice President and shall be elected by the Board from its membership. The terms shall be for one year. All Board members are eligible for election as an officer.
Section 2. Recall of Officers or Board Members. Any officer or Board Member may be recalled through a petition stating reasonable cause and signed by 2/3rds of the active membership. The Board shall review the petition and upon majority vote, may vote to recall the officer or Board Member. The Board shall immediately elect a replacement to fill the unexpired term.
Section 3. Treasurer Duties. At first meeting of each year the Secretary-Treasurer shall provide an accounting of all financial matters pertaining the Association for the preceding year.

ARTICLE VII: STANDARDS AND EVALUATIONS
Section 1. Standards for Evaluations. At the beginning of each year, the Board shall adopt and communicate to the Association policy on standards and evaluations with respect to the annual rating of members. These standards and evaluations shall address the following factors:
a. Knowledge and application of the rules.
b. Observations, evaluations, and ranking of other members with respect to commonly applied standards of officiating.
c. Participation in Association activities, responsibility with respect to assignments, and other factors relating to support and involvement in the Association.
d. Board analysis of the foregoing information, personal observations, and other relevant information which may be available to the Association.
Section 2. Classification of Members. At the end of each year, the Board will apply the policy on standards and evaluations and compile a ranked listing of all members within the Association. The Board will then designate the membership into various classifications with regard to the rankings. The classifications shall be communicated to the Association at the beginning of each year.
Section 3. Appeal to Board. Any member who is not satisfied with the classification may petition the Board for a review. The Board shall give all members due process and make a decision after hearing all relevant evidence.

ARTICLE VIII: AMENDMENTS
Section 1. Any amendment to these by-laws shall be made by a two-thirds majority of those present at any regularly scheduled meeting of the Association, provided the Association has been given at least two weeks written notice of any proposed change or revision. Amendments shall become effective immediately unless otherwise indicated in the specific change or revision.

ARTICLE IX: MISCELLANEOUS
Section 1. Robert’s Rules of Order. The most current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order shall apply to all proceedings for the Board or the Association.
Section 2. Affiliate with WOA. The Association shall affiliate with the Washington Officials Association.
Section 3. Post Season Officiating. The Board shall adopt such policies as are necessary to maximize the number of members who participate in post season officiating and to maximize the number of officials who have an opportunity to participate in District, Regional, and State tournament officiating. This may include but need not be limited to limiting members to being submitted for consideration on either the boys and girls list, adopting a rotation procedure by which names among the top officials are submitted for consideration, or allowing a member to work a post season assignment when refusing that assignment would result in losing that assignment to an official in another association.