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2011 Division Representative Elections

In accordance with the TASL By-Laws, a full description of the election rules and guidelines are to be provided at least thirty (30) days prior to the start of elections.

THE ELECTION PROCESS FOR TASL DIVISION REPRESENTATIVES IS UNDERWAY!

Nominations are now OPEN until July 22, 2011.

The nominee must be a registered player in the Triangle Adult Soccer League.

All nominees will be contacted prior to the election to ask if they will "accept" the nomination.

Division Representatives are elected by vote of the Team Captains in the playing division.

To submit a nomination, state the playing division and nominee's name:

Duties of Division Representative:

Communicate with Team Captains in your playing division.
Communicate issues or concerns in your division to the TASL Board.
Attend monthly TASL Board meetings.
Vote on items requiring quorum.
Participate on at least one committee: for example, Discipline & Appeals, Social Committee, Tournament Committee, etc.

TASL Division Representatives are unpaid volunteers, but we do have a playing credit policy. For details, click here.

A summary of the TASL By Laws that pertain to the election process are as follows:

For Division Representatives:

One player from each active division shall be elected as Division Representative by receiving a majority vote of the registered captains (or designee) of each team in the applicable division.
Division Representatives are elected annually to the TASL Board of Directors prior to the beginning of the fall season.
Each Division Representative shall hold office for a one year term, beginning on August 1 and ending on July 31

For Executive Offices:

The Corporation shall have an Executive Committee, which shall consist of not less than four persons, and shall always include the President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary.
Regular election of the Executive Committee shall be held annually during the month of April.
The offices of the President and the Secretary shall be elected in even years.
The offices of the Vice President and Treasurer shall be elected in odd years.
The duties of the Vice President include but are not limited to: a. Preside over meetings of the Corporation, Board of Directors, and the Executive Committee in the absence of the President, b. Serve on the Corporation's committees for Discipline and appeals as well as Personnel.
The duties of the Treasurer include but are not limited to: a. Preside over meetings of the Corporation, Board of Directors, and the Executive Committee in the absence of the President and Vice President. b. Chair the Corporation's committee(s) on Budget and Finance.
No member of the Board may be elected to serve two positions on the Board of Directors (as Division Representative and/or Officer) and thus have more than one vote on the Board of Directors.
Each Officer shall hold office for a two year term, beginning on June 1 and ending on May 31.
Election results will be posted on the website once verified after the conclusion of the election.