Revised March 11, 2006

ARTICLE I - NAME

Section 1. - The name of the organization shall be the Maritime Women's Football League or by its 
                   abbreviation MWFL

ARTICLE II - PURPOSE

(a)                           To provide an opportunity for women to play the game of football.

(b)                           To establish and maintain conditions conducive to the safety and the enjoyment of the participants.

(c)                           To enhance the calibre of the game of football by encouraging the upgrading of players, coaches,
officials, trainers and administrators.

(d)                           To provide an opportunity for the achievement of high standards of moral development and 
citizenship through participation in amateur football.

(e)                           To provide a route to higher calibre football for those who desire it.

(f)                             To obtain sufficient funds and resources for the successful operation of the league and fulfillment 
of these objectives.

(g)                           To enhance the image of amateur football and the league

ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. - MWFL shall consist of all current member teams meeting admission requirements, teams that
                  are in good standing and teams that have paid all league fees , unless otherwise approved by 
                  the League Council.

Section 2. - Each member team in good standing shall be entitled to one (1) vote on the League Council.

Section 3. - A team shall be considered not in good standing if , in the judgment of the League Council, it 
                   has acted in wilful violation of the MWFL constitution, rules or by-laws.

ARTICLE IV- EXECUTIVE

Section 1. - The MWFL Executive shall consist of a Commissioner, President, Vice President, 
                  Secretary, Treasurer and an Officials Liaison . Executive members do not vote at 
                  League Council meetings.

Section 2. - The MWFL executive shall hold office for a one (1) year term or until successors are named.   

Section 3. - The Commissioner, President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer will be elected 
                   by the League Council. The Officials Liaison  is appointed by the  the other members of the 
                   Executive.

ARTICLE V - LEAGUE COUNCIL

Section 1. - The League Council of the MWFL shall consist of two (2) representatives from each 
                   MWFL member team in good standing. This League Council shall determine all policies in
                   effect. It shall elect the Executive, which will oversee all MWFL business between meetings of 
                   the League Council . It shall  select delegates from the MWFL to attend the meetings of any 
                   affiliated body and shall adopt  standards governing the operation of the MWFL games and the
                   rules that shall govern those games. The MWFL Commissioner, President  or two thirds of 
                   league member teams  can call meetings of the League Council.  

ARTICLE VI - JUDICIAL DUTIES

Section 1. - The League Council will settle grievances between teams and rule on any disciplinary action
                   to be administered as per the current constitution or rules. Grieving teams may present such facts
                  or arguments that they deem proper, subject to the control of the League Council who will conduct 
                 the hearing. They will answer all questions put to them by the other members of the League Council,
                 after which the League Council  will retire to reach a decision. 
                 The majority vote will dictate the judgment. In the event of a tie, the Commissioner will render 
                 judgment himself . In matters of discipline the Officials Liaison will be a voting member of the 
                League Council.

Section 2. - In the event of an emergency situation, League Council may act upon the grievance prior to 
                  the receipt of written copy of said grievance.

Section 3. - All MWFL  grievances must be submitted within forty eight (48) hours, by phone, to the MWFL 
                  Commissioner for action by the League Council. A written copy of the grievance must be filed 
                  with the MWFL  Commissioner within one-week (7 days) from the time of the alleged infraction.

Section 4. - The League Council may elect to conduct hearings in person or by conference call.

Section 5. - Any League Council decision will be immediately released to the MWFL  membership.

ARTICLE VII - ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

Section 1. - Meetings of the League Council can be called by the MWFL Commissioner, President  or 
                  at the request of two thirds of the  MWFL member teams.

Section 2. - The first meeting in the calendar year shall be known as the Annual General Meeting of the 
                   League Council. The Annual General Meeting must be held by April 30, each year. The League 
                   Council must meet , at least, once per year. Meetings via conference phone call or by e-mail and 
                   fax are permitted.

ARTICLE VIII - ORDER OF BUSINESS
Section 1. - The presence of the majority of the MWFL teams is necessary to constitute a quorum for the 
                   transaction of MWFL business.

ARTICLE IX - AMENDMENT PROCEDURE

Section 1. - This constitution may be amended at the MWFL Annual Meeting by a two thirds (2/3) vote of 
                  the member teams present and in good standing, provided that written notice of any proposed 
                  change or amendment has been given to the MWFL Commissioner no later than four weeks 
                  prior to the date of the Annual General Meeting.

Section 2. - The agenda for the Annual General Meeting shall contain, as a minimum, the following items:

·        Reports/Minutes

·        Review of League Statistics

·        Election of Officers

·        Admission of New Teams

·        By- Laws

·        Scheduling