The purpose of this Chapter will be the promotion of the game of basketball by:

Maintaining a membership consisting of capable and experienced officials, who are actively

Engaged each year in officiating interscholastic basketball games.

Providing regular meetings for the discussion and interpretation of the rules. A point of emphasis will stress the training and development of experienced and new officials.

Fostering a high standard of ethics, while encouraging fair play and sportsmanship by promoting

closer cooperation and understanding among basketball officials, players, coaches, team physicians,

Trainers, school authorities, parents and other persons affiliated with the teams.

The elected officers of the Chapter will be one President, one Vice-President, and four representatives from the membership at large. They will be elected and will hold office as provided in these By Laws.

The Board of Directors will be comprised of the President, one Vice-President, the immediate Past President, any Chapter member who is elected to a State position in this chapters governing body, and each of the four representatives at large.

(a) Election of the President, one Vice-Presidents will be conducted by secret ballot, by a majority of the Chapter membership present at the first meeting in the month of February in even numbered years. Each officer will serve for a term of two years from April 15^th of the election year through April 14^th of the next even numbered year, or in the event of a resignation or other vacancy in office, until their successors are elected or appointed and take office in accordance with the By Laws. Representatives elected in February 1998 will serve as follows: Representatives will be elected on the odd numbered years as to avoid complete turn over of all Board of Directors positions in one calendar year.

(b) Terms will be limited to 2 terms per elected position. If so desired member can elect to run for separate office after term limits expire.

To be eligible for any office set out in these By Laws, either elected or appointed a candidate must be a member in good standing. The Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidates must have at least been a Chapter member for a period of no less than 4 complete years and will remain an exclusive member of the North Texas Chapter for the duration of their term.

(d) In the event that a vacancy occurs on the Board of Directors, the Board may elect to either appoint a replacement or call a special election to fill the vacancy.

The qualification of membership, the duties of Officers and Directors, and such regulation as may be necessary and proper for the conduct of business affairs of the Chapter will be provided in the By Laws.

In the absence of specific provision to the contrary contained in the By Laws, all meetings and activities of the Chapter will be conducted in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order as amended from time to time.

(a) Any proposed amendment to the By Laws must be submitted in writing to the Board of Directors for review, prior to the next to last annual chapter meeting. The proposed amendment will be initially submitted to the membership at the next to last meeting as reflected on the Chapter’s annual schedule of meetings. At the regular meeting following the initial submission of such proposed amendment, it will be voted upon by the membership.

(b) At least fifty percent (50%) of the active members on record will constitute a quorum to vote on

such proposed amendment, and the affirmative voice of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the members will be required to adopt such proposed amendments. Absentee voting may be utilized when voting on constitutional amendments.

© Absentee voting will be allowed by written vote to the Board. The vote must be in the hands of

The election judge or chapter Post Office Box the morning prior to the election vote counts.

A Vice-President designated by the President will perform the duties of the President in the case of that person’s absence or inability to act. The Vice-President will perform other duties assigned by the President and/or as designated in the Chapter’s Operating Procedures.

Due to their experience during their term of office as the Chapter President, the Immediate Past President will provide continuity for the Chapter’s Board of Directors. The Immediate Past President will perform the duties to the President in the case of the absence or inability to act of the President or Vice-President and will perform other duties assigned by the President and/or as designated in the Chapter’s Operating Procedures.

(a) The Board of Directors is hereby empowered to select, employ, and supervise a person to serve as Secretary of this Chapter and to compensate such employee with funds from the

Chapter’s treasury. The specific amount of compensation will be determined annually and will be stated in the Chapter’s Operating Procedures.

(b) The Secretary will be the primary correspondent for the Chapter, preparing

Correspondence as directed by the Board of Directors, its members, and the Assignment

Secretary. Correspondence will be primarily addressed to school representatives, Chapter members and University Interscholastic League (UIL), and other Chapters.

(c) The Secretary is authorized to sign letters for the person who requests preparation of the correspondence, should that person so request.

(d) The Secretary/Treasurer will be required to be an exclusive member of the North Texas Chapter.

(e) The Treasurer is the Board member with primary responsibility for managing the financial affairs of the Chapter. The Treasurer will make deposits of monies paid to the Chapter. The Treasurer will reflect the names, amount paid, and method of payment, including check number where appropriate, of anyone making payment to the Chapter. The Treasurers will pay the Chapter’s bills in a timely manner. The Treasurer will make at least three financial reports to the Chapters’ membership annually, at the first and last scheduled meetings of the year, and at one other meeting of their choice. The Board of Directors may designate one or more additional Board members to sign checks in the absence of the Treasurer.

(a) The Board of Directors is hereby empowered to select, employ, and supervise a person to serve as

Assignment Secretary of this Chapter and to compensate such employees with funds from the Chapter treasury. The specific amount of compensation will be determined annually, and will be stated in the Chapter’s Operating Procedures. The Assignment Secretary will serve at the pleasure of the Board of Directors and will fulfill such duties as may be assigned by the Board, including the administration of the game assignments under Article XIII herein.

The Assignment Secretary will serve as the Chairman of the Assignment Committee and be an exclusive member of the North Texas Chapter.

(a) The Board of Directors is empowered, authorized, and charged to supervise and manage the affairs

and business of the Chapter and to determine and enforce its polices. The presence of a majority of the Directors at any Board meeting will constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Board is authorized to fill any board vacancies by appointment of qualified members and subject to ratification by the regular membership during the next regularly stated meeting. Each year the Board will adopt and make available to the membership of the Chapter the current Operating Procedures. These procedures will follow the By Laws, but may be more specific details for conducting Chapter business.

© The Board of Directors will keep minutes and records of all meetings of the Board and all such

minutes and records (except personnel actions) will be available to all members of the Chapter at

all regular meetings of the Chapter and at all other reasonable times and places.

(d) Members of the Board of Directors may not be a member of any other high school basketball

officiating chapter.

(a) Any person whose application is approved by the Board of Directors will be admitted to membership in this Chapter. To be eligible for membership, an applicant must be at least sixteen (16) years of age at the time the application is submitted.

(b) Application for membership will be made in writing to the Secretary on a printed form as prescribed by the Board of Directors. A nonrefundable application fee, the amount to be determined by the Board of Directors, must accompany each application.

(c) Individuals desiring membership in the NTC may make application at any time by completing the required application and availability forms, and by paying the dues and fees by dates established in the Chapter’s Operating Procedures.

(d) Active membership in the Chapter will be classified as Registered, Approved and Certified. All active members in good standing on the August, September, or October Chapter Roster, or those who have paid State and Chapter dues in full, in the year of the vote, are eligible to vote in division at the time of the vote.

(e) Members in good standing are defined as persons who:

1. Have complied with all the requirements for membership in the State Association and this Chapter.

2. Have attended the number of regular meetings required by the Operating Procedures of this Chapter.

3. Does not accept basketball officiating assignments, at the high school level or below, from or for any individual or basketball officiating organization except the NTC without prior written consent of the Assignment Committee.

4. Is not a member of any other basketball officiating organization unless written notification of such status is made to the Board of Directors.

5. Takes the written state members examination annually, not later than the date specified by the Board of Directors and attains a minimum score not lower than the minimum passing score established for their division by the Board of Directors.

(f) A person who is currently in good standing of another basketball officiating organization may

Apply for membership in this Chapter in accordance with paragraph (b) herein above, provided such people qualify for membership in accordance with the By Laws upon acceptance for membership in the Chapter by the Board of Directors. Said people will be classified in accordance with the records compiled by the state office.

(a) The Board of Directors upon written request by a former member may grant such person a hearing before the Board. By an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the Board, the former member may be reinstated under such terms as the Board deems appropriate.

(b) Application for re-instatement to the chapter will be required for all returning members who have been absent from the chapter for a period of one year or have submitted a resignation to the chapter.

(a) On or before March 15^th each year, each returning member officials will pay into the Chapter’s

Treasury, state and chapter dues and assessments for he following basketball year.

Season. The amount for Dues and fines and for late payments of dues by returning member officials will be as stated in the NTC Operating Procedures and applicable policies of the SBOA.

(b) Failure to submit all dues and assessments by close of business on the date specified in the

Operating Procedures each year will cause a member to be dropped from the active roster of the NTC. A member may make a written request for extensions of the final dues payment date to the Board of Directors, prior to March 31. The Board of Directors, upon a finding of the existence of extenuating circumstances, may extend the final date for payment of such member’s annual dues and assessments until no later than the first day of the following October. Payments of late fine will apply in all cases. Members who pay dues stated above but who do not officiate with the NTC in the season, for which dues are paid, may upon written request of the Board of Directors, have the NTC portion of dues payments refunded by the NTC.

The Board of Directors is empowered to schedule and designate regular or special meetings at such places and times, as it deems appropriate. The Board will give notice of regular meetings to the membership.

(a) All officials must be in the city of a varsity game and on school property a minimum of thirty (30)

minutes prior to tip-off time.

(b) No member of the Chapter will consume any mind altering substance or drink any alcoholic

beverage the day of and prior to a game in which they are to officiate, time, or score, nor

at any time while in the uniform of a basketball official.

As a condition precedent to the offering and acceptance of any assignments, each official will agree:

(a) To serve as an independent contractor, and not as an employee of NTC with respect to any assignments accepted;

(b) That such official will be in excellent physical condition and meet all physical requirements for

employment as a basketball official;

© That such official will hold blameless NTC, its officers, and Board of Directors form any and all

liability for injury or damage sustained as the result of such official’s acts during, or associated

with any game assignment;

(c) This acceptance is limited to the current basketball season. That they, by accepting game assignments from the NTC, hereby agree to uphold and abide by the By Laws of the NTC, and the Chapter’s Operating Procedures.

Such official will understand that failure to abide by the By Laws, and Operating

Procedures will be grounds for cancellation of game assignments in addition to any penalties

provided for in the Constitution and By Laws.

Violations of Articles or the covenants of the Constitution, By Laws, or the Operating Procedure of the NTC will subject to punitive actions by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors, by an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the Board, may suspend, expel, or terminate the membership of any member for cause after an appropriate hearing as required by the principle of due process. Cause includes but is not limited to the following:

(a) Failure to comply with the the NTC By Laws, and Operating

Procedures;

(b) Failure to appear and officiate an assigned game;

(c) Conviction of any felony or other crime involving moral turpitude;

(d) Drunkenness;

(e) Physical or mental incapacity which prevents effective performance of officiating duties;

(f) Falsifying any game summaries or other documents required to be submitted to the North Texas Chapter.

(a) The Nominating Committee for all elected offices will be chaired by the Vice-President and made up of the Representatives. The committee will present its slate of candidates during the last meeting in January. Nomination will be accepted from the floor in this meeting.

(b) The Election Committee consists of the Vice-President and the Representatives.

(c) Absentee voting will be allowed by written vote to the Board. The vote must be in the hands of the election judge or Chapter Post Office Box no later than the morning prior to the election vote count.

(d) The Election Committee will certify ballots and mail ballots to all members in good standing.

(e) The Election Committee will meet to tabulate ballots before April 1^st and announce the election results.

(f) Ties will be broken by special election.

The President is empowered and authorized to appoint various committees they believe will assist the Chapter in achieving its purpose as designated in the Chapter By Laws and to assign responsible persons to each committee.

(a) A Varsity Assignment Committee will be composed the Assignment Secretary and any member

who assists them. The member (s) who assists the Assignment Secretary will be subject to

of the Board of Directors.

(b) Except for designated members of the Varsity Assignment Committee, no Chapter member may

directly or indirectly contact any coach or school official to arrange Varsity game assignments

for themselves or for other Chapter members. Varsity Assignments Committee members may contact coaches or school officials regarding basketball assignments only when directed by the Chapter President, such direction being the direct result of initial contact being made by the school representative. Playoff game officials will be assigned in the order of preference indicated by the competing coaches or athletic directors.

© All correspondence concerning requests and acceptance of games will be kept on file for one (1)

year and will be made available to any member who requests to see a particular file. All such

correspondence will be available to any member of this Chapter at reasonable times and places.

By Laws adopted by majority vote of members present at meeting held January 12, 2000.