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To unite in one organization all approved and registered basketball officials residing in
Westchester
County as a local Board
of the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials. |
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| Sec.
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To collaborate with those
responsible for promoting basketball as a wholesome form of recreation and as a
great game for the development of character, good sportsmanship and
citizenship. |
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| Sec.
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To study and improve the technique
of officiating in basketball. |
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| Sec.
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To study the administration and
revision of rules, particularly from the standpoint of the official. |
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| Sec.
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To promote the uniform
interpretation and administration of the official basketball rules by all
officials within this territory. |
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| Article III --- Membership |
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| Sec.
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Members
shall be classified into Life, Honorary, Active and Inactive. |
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To
be eligible for Life Membership, a member shall meet one of the following
requirements: |
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Have served as an
active member for a period of at least 19 years of which a minimum of 10
years will have been as a member of this board. |
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Be a
past-president of this organization and have served as an active member for a
period of at least 17 years, of which a minimum of 9 years will have been as
a member of this Board. |
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To meet either of the requirements one must apply to the Executive Board in
writing requesting a change to life membership. The executive Board will make the recommendation. |
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Regarding
Life Membership Privileges: |
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Inactive life
members shall have the right to vote. |
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Active life
members are required to meet the New York State Public High School Athletic
Association 5 point rule and any other requirements set forth by the
W.C.D.B.O.A.B.O. |
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To be eligible for Honorary Membership, a
member shall meet one of the following requirements: |
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Have served as an
active member for a period of at least 15 years, have the recommendation of the
Executive Board, and a majority vote of the membership. |
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Be a past
President of this organization. |
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Active
members shall be those who have complied with the regulations laid down by the
International Board and have been accepted as such, by the W.C.D.B.O.A.B.O. |
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| Article IV --- Officers |
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A Nomination Committee shall
present a slate of officers for election at the meeting immediately prior to the annual business meeting; at this time any other candidates
for office must be nominated. The
Nominating Committee shall consist of three (3) members: one retained from the
previous year's committee; one elected by the membership and one
appointed by the President at the first regular business meeting of the
current season. |
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The elected officers of the Board
shall be: |
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(a) President
(b) Vice President
(c) Chairman of the examining
committee
(d) Assistant Chairman of the examining
committee
(e) Official Rule Interpreter |
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The election of officers shall
take place at the annual general business meeting. The election shall be conducted by ballot and
a plurality vote will elect. The term of
office shall be for one year (1) beginning April First. In the event the
general business meeting occurs after April First the term of office shall
begin immediately following the election. |
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Duties of Officers: |
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The President shall call to
order all meetings of the Board and of the Executive Committee and shall
preside at all meetings. |
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The Vice President shall, in the
absence of the President, perform the duties of the President, and be in charge
of attendance. |
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The Chairman
of the Examining Committee and his assistant shall investigate and pass upon
the qualifications of all applicants for membership. The Chairman shall be responsible for all
arrangements pertaining to the written and practical examinations. All examination papers and applications are to be turned over to the
examination chairman at least three (3) days prior to the examination. |
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The
Official Interpreter shall interpret any rule change(s) presented by the
International Board and describe and demonstrate said change(s) to the general
membership of the Board. Interpret any rule problem(s) presented to
the Board by its member(s), or by schools serviced by the Board. |
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The Assistant Rules Interpreter shall assume the responsibilities in
the absence of the Interpreter. He shall
be appointed annually by the President. |
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An examination
committee shall be responsible for working with the chairman of the Examining
Committee in the scheduling of Board Officials for the County Recreation
Basketball Tournament. The Examining
Committee shall also be responsible for grading the practical exam of all
applicants. |
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| Sec.
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The office of Secretary and
Treasurer shall be a combined one man office appointed by the Executive
Committee, for a period of two (2) years. He shall keep a complete and accurate record of all proceedings and
monies received and disbursed. He shall
disburse all monies under the direction of the Executive Committee. He shall submit a written report of the
Treasury at each business meeting. The
Secretary-Treasurer shall be granted a fee of Seven Hundred Dollars ($700.00)
per year. |
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| Article V --- Executive Committee |
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The Executive Committee shall consist of
the Past President and the elected officers |
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A quorum of the Executive
Committee shall consist of two-thirds (2/3) of the members in good standing. |
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| Sec.
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The Executive Committee shall
handle all business of the Board occurring between the annual or other meetings
of the Board. |
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The Financial Administration of
the Board shall be vested in the Executive Committee. |
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The Executive Committee shall
arrange for a financial auditing which shall be made between May 1 and June 1
of each year and a financial report in writing shall be made to the membership
at the first business meeting of the fiscal year. |
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The Executive Committee shall
authorize the President to appoint such committees as are needed. The standing committees are as follows: Nomination, Constitution, Rating and Social. |
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| Article
VI --- Membership, Admission, and Dues |
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Applicants seeking membership
shall apply to the Secretary for the application forms, which must be filled in
and filed with the Secretary. Applicants
must be at least 18 years of age and a resident of
Westchester
County. |
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Application forms must be
accompanied by the examination fee as set forth annually by the Executive
Committee. |
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Examination of applicants shall
consist of: |
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International Board written
examination -- The passing mark shall be that required by the code of the
International Association of Approved Basketball Officials (IAABO). |
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Practical Examination - All new
applicants passing the written examination shall be given a practical
Examination under the direction of the Chairman of the Examining Committee. |
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Practical Examination - The
passing mark shall be that required by the code of IAABO. |
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The recommendations of the
Examination Committee shall be subject to a majority approval of the Executive Committee
members. |
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The annual dues shall be voted on
and approved by a majority of those members in good standing that are present at
the last Regular Meeting of the year. Membership dues must be paid on or before the annual business meeting. |
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A
$25.00 fine is to be paid if dues are not received on or before the annual
business meeting. |
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Members
who do not pay dues by April 1st following the annual business
meeting will automatically be dropped from the W.C.D.B.O.A.B.O. and IAABO |
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Inactive membership - The requirements for
Inactive Membership shall be: |
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Apply to the Executive Board in
writing, stating the reasons for such a request. |
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He/She shall not work any
basketball games. |
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He/She shall pay the annual dues
of IAABO. |
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He/She shall not remain on inactive
status for longer than two years. Extensions may be granted for an injury, military service, and etc.
subject to recommendations of the Executive Committee. |
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He/She shall be excused from
attending meetings of this organization. |
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Upon return, his/her
divisional status will be determined by the Executive Committee. |
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Accident Insurance coverage shall be
carried on behalf of each Active Member. |
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International Board dues shall be paid for
by the general fund for each member. |
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| Article VII --- Membership Privileges and
Responsibilities |
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The representatives to meetings of
the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials shall
be appointed by the Executive Board. |
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| Sec.
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Board No. 52 representatives are
expected to attend the annual and other meetings of IAABO. Their expenses shall be paid from the general
fund of this Board. |
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| Sec.
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Members shall be recognized as
members of the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials and
shall receive their membership cards from the International office, together
with a copy of the Officials' Handbook in which their names are listed. |
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Each Active member is entitled to
wear the official emblem and uniform of the International Association of
Approved Basketball Officials. |
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| Sec.
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Members are expected to read
carefully and observe the policies and requirements as set forth in the
Constitution and By-Laws and the Code of the International Association of
Approved Basketball Officials. |
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Members are expected to read
carefully and observe the policies and requirements as set forth in the
Constitution and By-Laws of the W.C.D.B.O.A.B.O. |
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There shall be at least seven (7)
regular meetings including the Annual Dinner meeting and rules interpretation
meeting. |
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Regulations require members
to attend a rules interpretation meeting, the annual business meeting and three
(3) other meetings. |
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A schedule of meetings shall be
mailed to all members. |
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This Board is recognized by the
International Association of Approved Basketball Officials as having
jurisdiction over all matters within its territory, as long as it remains in
good standing with the International Board and conducts its affairs in
conformity with the policies as set forth in the Constitution and By-Laws and
Code of the International Association. |
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There are no restrictions upon
members as to where they may function, either within the territory of the Board
or of any other board, except as provided hereinafter. |
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An official shall be allowed
to be a member of two boards or more, provided it is acceptable to all boards
concerned and provided, also he/she maintains membership in the board having
jurisdiction over the territory in which he/she resides. A member of more than one board may attend
meetings of one board if that is agreeable to all boards. |
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If a member officiates in a game
played in a location not under the geographical jurisdiction of this Board, he/she
is to be governed by the rules and regulations which govern members in that territory. Before accepting an assignment in such area,
members should first acquaint themselves with the rules and regulations. |
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The official's uniform shall be: |
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- Black shoes,
leather, with no white showing.
- Black trousers.
- Official IABBO,
Black and White striped shirt purchased through an authorized dealer. No substitute acceptable. The shirt must be worn inside the trousers.
- Black belt.
- Whistle, all
black plastic.
- If used the whistle
lanyard shall be black.
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A copy of this Constitution and By-Laws
shall be posted on the W.C.D.B.O.A.B.O. internet site and available to members
upon request. |
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All members of the Westchester
County District Board of Approved Basketball Officials shall not be permitted
to officiate at any high school, college, private, or parochial school varsity
game that uses officials who are not members of the International Board of
Approved Basketball Officials. Members
of the Westchester County Board are subject to expulsion for violation of this
provision. |
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All suspensions shall be at the
discretion of the Executive Committee. |
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In cases where Westchester County
District Westchester County District Board of Approved Basketball Officials is
asked to rule on protested games, the Board shall limit its participation to
interpreting the rules of the game and determining the responsibility and
correctness of the ruling of the member officials. |
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Code of Ethics. This Board shall have a code of ethics
covering the following points: |
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- No member shall
make any public adverse comment about the judgment of other officials or the
Board as a whole.
- No member shall
conduct themselves in such a manner while executing their duties as to avoid
any action that might be deemed a violation of a professional code of conduct.
- Upon written complaint by a member, coach, or league
officials, the Executive Committee shall review said complaint and have the
power to levy a just penalty up to and including expulsion from membership of
W.C.D.B.O.A.B.O.
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Members in good standing shall not
simultaneously hold elected positions, executive committee positions and any
appointed committee positions within the Westchester County District Board of
Approved Basketball Officials and be a member of the NYSPHSAA Section One negotiations
committee or its lead negotiator. |
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Any motion previously adopted by the general membership that contains a clause specifying a period of time greater than one year, for example a ratings proposal, can be modified, overturned or rescinded under the following conditions: |
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At a regularly scheduled meeting
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There must be one third (1/3) of the members in good standing present. |
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Of the members in good standing present two thirds (2/3) must vote to modify, rescind or overturn otherwise the previously adopted motion remains in effect. |
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One third (1/3) of the members in good standing must return their ballots before the specified date in the mailing containing the ballot. |
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Of the members in good standing that return their ballots, two thirds (2/3) must vote to modify, rescind or overturn otherwise the previously adopted motion remains in effect. |
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| Article VIII --- Fees for Officiating |
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Schedule of fees are on file at
the office of the Director of Interscholastic Athletics as part of the
Agreement Between Section One, Inc and Certified Officials Associations or may
be viewed on the W.C.D.B.O.A.B.O. internet site and available to members upon
request. |
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| Article IX --- Meetings |
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There shall be at least seven (7) regular
meetings as follows: |
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- An annual
interpretation meeting shall be held prior to the start of the interscholastic
basketball season.
- The annual
business meeting shall be held in March.
- The dates of the
other five meetings shall be decided upon by the Executive Committee.
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A special meeting may be called
at the discretion of the President or upon request of a majority of the
Executive Committee, and shall be called when requested, in writing, by not
less than ten members of W.C.D.B.O.A.B.O. in good standing. Members shall be given credit toward the
required quota of meeting for attendance at any special meeting held. |
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A quorum of any meetings for the
conducting of business shall consist of at least one-third (1/3) of the members
in good standing. |
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All meetings shall be conducted
according to "Roberts Rules of Order." |
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| Article X --- Amendments |
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Amendments to this Constitution
and By-Laws may be made by two-thirds (2/3) vote of those present at a duly
constituted meeting, provided such proposed amendments are presented to the
members in writing by the Secretary at least one week prior to any action being
taken. |
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No member of the Westchester County District Board of
Approved Basketball Officials shall work any High School games with any
suspended official of this Board. Any
member who does so shall be brought before the Executive Committee and it shall
be at their discretion as to the penalty to be imposed. Note Article VII - Sec. 14. |