SDAPA Board of Governors  

The purpose of the Board of Governors is to help maintain the league, clarify the rules, settle disputes or protests, assist in sportsmanship rulings, and help promote the overall betterment of the League.

 

The Board of Governors (BOG) shall consist of player representatives and the League Operators. Any member of the SDAPA may nominate a member to serve as a BOG representative. A Nominee may only become an actual representative of the BOG if the League Operators approve the nomination and the existing BOG representatives vote the nominee in by majority. Nominees must be active members with a minimum of two years membership with the SDAPA. All Board members, whether currently serving or newly nominated, must be SDAPA members in good standing with the League. Every effort will be made to ensure that the Board consists of representatives from all geographical areas participating in the SDAPA. BOG members may represent more than one division.

 

The BOG will elect a chairperson to serve one-year terms. If any of these elected officials cannot finish his or her term, an election will be conducted to appoint another BOG member to finish the term. There is no limit to the number of terms an official may serve.

 

The Board of Governors will handle the regular business of the organization as comes before it. Board meetings will be held on an as needed basis. All official decisions will be made by a majority vote of those in attendance. A proxy vote will be accepted if the topic is able to be clearly presented to those not present at the meeting.

Participation is essential for the Board of Governors to be effective. Board members who cannot attend a scheduled Board meeting are required to contact the Chairperson. A less than 66% attendance record shall be grounds for consideration for dismissal from the Board. The Board shall vote on all dismissals.