Bylaws
(adopted December 29, 2001)

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Executive Committee: The Committee consists of the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, Captain, and Coach. The Coach is an advisory position without the power to vote at Executive Committee meetings.

The Committee is the governing board of the Team. It has the power to remove any officer or committee chair not performing their duties with a 4/5 vote or 2/3 majority of the general membership of the Club. Upon a 3/5 vote, the Committee may appoint a player to fill any vacancy for the remainder of that office's term. Any 3 officers may make a commitment in an expenditure of up to $500.00. Any 3 officers may take disciplinary action against any player who violates the USA Rugby Code of Player Conduct.

The Executive Committee Members will have staggered terms as set forth below.


President: The President will represent Eugene and attend all Union meetings or delegate someone to attend on the Club's behalf. The President will be responsible for all officers and day-to-day operations. The president will receive periodic committee reports from the Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Selectors. The President will also prepare an agenda for all Club and Executive Council meetings.

1-Year Term: December 1 - November 31.


Vice President: The Vice-President will succeed President if President is no longer able to perform his duties. Main duty is Club membership and player retention. Committees reporting to Vice-President are Recruiting, Public Relations, Field, Match Scheduling, Fundraising, High School, and Webmaster. The Vice-President will also assume the role of President-Elect.

1-Year Term: December 1 - November 31.


Treasurer: Treasurer will collect dues, maintain books and ensure Club is in good standing with the Pacific Northwest Rugby Football Union. He will create an annual and long-term budget and adhere to it. Committees reporting to Treasurer are Dues Collection (Sergeant-at-Arms) CIPP Coordinator, and Fundraising.

1-Year Term: June 1 - May 30.


Secretary: Secretary will keep minutes of all team meetings. Committees reporting to Secretary are Phone List, Match Scheduling, Field, Equipment, Jerseys, Social, and Historian.

1-Year Term: June 1 - May 30.


Captain: 1-Year Term: The Captain shall be selected at a reasonable time before the first match of the fall season. The Captain's term ends upon selection of the Captain the following fall season.
Committees: Standing Committees are listed above. Other ad hoc committees may be created by the Executive Committee.

Committee chairs will be selected by a majority vote of the Executive Committee members present and will serve at the Executive Committee's pleasure. In the event that a majority cannot be reached, the Chair will be selected by the President. Committee members can be appointed by the President and/or Chair of that Committee. When possible, the Executive Committee will also select a Chair-Elect for each committee, who will serve the same term as the Chair with the anticipation of being that committee's next chair.

1-Year Term or at the Executive Committee's pleasure.


General Meeting: Bi-annual General Meetings will be held at after the Fall and Spring seasons. Executive Committee Officers will be selected by majority vote. At-large selectors will be selected by majority vote. No officer may hold more than one office. Officers may hold committee chairs and/or selector status.

A quorum is eight players. The Executive Committee will give players reasonable notice of the General Meeting dates.


Executive Meetings: The Executive Committee will determine Executive Committee meeting dates and times and must meet a minimum of every 2 months. Officers will meet with committees as needed.

A quorum is three voting Executive Committee members.


Coach: The coach is responsible for organizing practices and game strategies. The Coach will be a position appointed by the Executive Committee.
Selection Committee: The Selection Committee consists of the Coach(es), the A-side Captain(s), one at-large back, and one at-large forward; they will select the side by the Thursday practice of that week's match. The Captain(s) will be selected by the Team; the back and forward representatives will be selected by the team through majority vote at the General Meeting.
Eligibility: To be eligible for A-side selection, a player must be current in his dues and CIPP.
Dues: Fall and Spring dues will be set by the Executive Committee.
Resignation of Officers: Must be in writing and shall be effective upon receipt by the Board of Directors.
Vacancies: May be filled at any time by a majority vote of the Executive Committee then in office.
Interpretation: The Executive Committee will make final determination of any ambiguous terms in the Constitution and Bylaws.

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