WISCONSIN MINNESOTA HOCKEY LEAGUE

CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS, amended 4/2002

ARTICLE I
Name and Purpose

The name of this non-profit organization shall be the Wisconsin Minnesota Hockey League. The purpose of this organization shall be to encourage and improve youth hockey.

ARTICLE II
Membership

Membership shall be open to any local youth hockey organization sanctioned by, and registered with, USA Hockey. Membership of a new organization shall be approved by the WMHL Board of Directors.

ARTICLE III
Board of Directors

The WMHL Board of Directors shall consist of the Executive Committee plus one (1) representative from each association. The Board of Directors shall have the authority to conduct league business during the current season. The Executive Committee will consist of seven (7) members - the President, the Vice President, the Secretary, the Treasurer, the Statistician, Selects Director and the Girls' Representative - will be elected by the general membership at the Annual Spring Banquet/General Membership meeting. Persons nominated for election must be active in an association in good standing at the time of election. Individuals interested in serving as an officer should contact the Executive Committee prior to the annual meeting to have their name placed in nomination.

ARTICLE IV
Board of Director Meeting Rules

The Board of Directors shall meet on a monthly basis. The Board of Directors and the Executive Committee shall conduct all league business subject to board approval. One half or more of the members of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum to transact business. Matters pertaining to League Rules and Regulations may be affirmed by a simple majority of Board members present. A two-thirds majority of the members present and voting at a meeting are required to enact or change League Rules and Regulations. Roberts Rules of Order, Revised, shall govern the League meeting in all other areas.

ARTICLE V
Committees

Committees shall be set up at the discretion of WMHL President.

ARTICLE VI
League Funds

League funds shall be disbursed through the league checking account only with two signatures on each check, namely the President and Treasurer. All disbursements shall be reviewed by the Board of Directors at their monthly meeting. Disbursements under $100 may be made without Board approval.

ARTICLE VII

The conduct of the Executive Committee and association representatives shall be governed by their local organization, but the Board of Directors may revoke the affiliation of any association with a vote of two-thirds of the Board of Directors.