The Ontario Junior 'B' Lacrosse League shall be governed by a Board of Governors (called the Council). This Board shall be responsible for the operations of the Junior "B" League within the framework of the C.L.A. and O.L.A. Constitutions.

1. The Council shall consist of one person from each member club in good standing. Each Member club shall have one alternate.
2. Each Governor shall have one vote at Council Meetings.
3. A quorum shall consist of 2/3 of the Clubs in good standing.
4. Any vote will be won by a simple majority of the Governors in attendance. Ties shall be broken by the Chairperson's vote. The method of voting will be in any manner acceptable to the Council. If the vote is to be other than a show of hands, it must be requested prior to the vote (Exception - III A)

Duties of the Council:

1. At the meeting prior to the O.L.A. Annual General Meeting, appoint/elect their Commissioner for the following season, (to take effect immediately). An Assistant Commissioner may also be appointed if necessary and at the discretion of the Council.
2. At this same meeting, select other League executive, i.e. Secretary/Treasurer. (as necessary)
3. At this same meeting, determine the Honorarium, for the following season, for each member of the Executive.
4. Select a committee to hear applications for League expansion and bring their recommendations to the September meeting.. Franchise applications must be submitted with appropriate fees and in the proscribed format prior to Sept. 1st.. (See Section IIIA & E, Section IVA, B, & C)
5. Annually select a committee to prepare proposed amendments to the O.L.A. Constitution, for discussion and approval at the September meeting. These will then be submitted to the OLA to be considered by the membership at the OLA-AGM in November.
6. Hear, discuss and vote on proposed amendments to the League Bylaws, Policy & Procedures. These amendments may be presented, discussed and voted on at any regularly scheduled meeting.
7. Generally be responsible for the operation and conduct of the League. Once the Bylaws, Policy & Procedures have been approved for the current year, the Commissioner shall have sole responsibility for the administration of these rules.
8. The Governors shall place the betterment of the League above their own Club interests.

The Council Executive shall consist of:

1. Commissioner
2. Assistant Commissioner(s) - (if appointed)
3. Secretary/Treasurer

Responsibilities of the Executive:

1. The Commissioner shall:
   1. preside over all Council Meetings.
   2. represent the Council at all O.L.A. Board of Governors meetings
   3. conduct the business of the Junior 'B' Council as directed by the Governors.
   4. cast the deciding vote in the event of a tie.
   5. immediately rule on the discipline of teams according to League and O.L.A. guidelines.
   6. immediately rule on player and team personnel eligibility under the guide-lines of the O.L.A. & C.L.A. Constitutions.
   7. finalize and distribute the League schedule at least thirty days prior to the first league game.
   8. oversee, as necessary, the settings of the Play-off Schedules, in conjunction with the play-off contenders and have the authority to settle all date disputes.
   9. prepare, distribute, collect and count ballots for League awards. Make arrangements to obtain the awards and notify the O.L.A. of the winners' names.
   10. represent the Council in any negotiations pertaining to play in the Founders' Trophy tournament.
   11. ensure that the Ontario Host will conduct the Founders" Trophy Tournament in accordance with C.L.A. guidelines.
   12. approve all club registration forms and forward appropriate copies to the O.L.A. Office for governing body approval. Receive and distribute all approved forms.
   13. approve all player movement within the guidelines of the O.L.A. and C.L.A. Constitutions.
   14. supervise the role of the Secretary/Treasurer (and Assistant Commissioner, if appointed).
   15. receive and schedule for presentation, at the September meeting, all new franchise applications.
   16. represent the Council in all matters pertaining to officiating.
   17. have no affiliation with any Junior "B" Club.
   
   
2. The Assistant Commissioner (if appointed) shall:
1. A. fulfil the duties of the Commissioner in his absence and any other such duties as required by the Council or Commissioner.
2. have no affiliation with any Junior "B" Club.


3. The Secretary/Treasurer shall:

   (Secretarial Duties)

   1. arrange for the distribution of the agenda prior to all meetings.
   2. record and distribute the Minutes of all League Meetings within ten days of that meeting.
   3. perform such other duties as shall be required by the Council or Commissioner.
   
   (Treasurer's Duties)
1. Receive all funds payable to the Council and deposit same in the Council Bank Account. (Transfer dormant funds into G.I.C.'s, etc. to obtain the best interest rate possible).
2. Pay all debts as incurred by the Council. All disbursements shall be co-signed by the Commissioner.
3. Notify Clubs of their outstanding debts and fines.
4. Maintain financial records of the Council.
5. Prepare a year-end financial statement for presentation to the Council.
6. Make available, all financial records to the O.L.A. audit committee for review, if required.

New franchise application format …(see Appendix 1.).

It shall be the responsibility of each Member Club to:

1. Ensure that their Governor or alternate be present at all Council Meetings. (see Section XI F 1).
2. Confirm dates and times for all League and Playoff home games.
3. Provide (if necessary) up to 30 gate passes for visiting players and team personnel.
4. Provide a qualified game timekeeper, thirty-second timekeeper, scorekeeper and announcer for each home game.
5. Provide visiting team with 2 bags of cubed ice and a case of 24 cans of cold "Name Brand" pop for each home game. (see Section XI F 4)
6. Ensure that game results are phoned and faxed into the League statistician immediately after each home game, as per annual O.L.A. direction. (O.L.A. fine for non-compliance)
7. Submit to the Commissioner their final list of signed players by July 2nd, and again by July 15th. (see Section VII A & Section XI F 3)
8. (a) Ensure that all players are dressed uniformly in proper team colors, including helmets, sweaters, shorts and socks. (the O.L.A. dress code must be adhered to)

   (b) Ensure that the League Crest is sewn on the right side chest of all playing uniforms, home and away.

9. Ensure the good conduct of all Club personnel at all League functions.
10. Prepare a proper program for all home games and ensure that your list of players is provided to the host Club, (for all away games), in sufficient time to allow for the preparation of their program.
11. Ensure that all players and team personnel shall be neatly attired arriving for and leaving all League functions, in which they are a participant.
12. All other duties that may be required of them by the Council or the O.L.A. (i.e. completion and submission of forms on time - see Section XI F.10).

In the event of an odd-game situation in a playoff series, there will be no split of revenue. The home team will pay all game-related expenses except travel. (O.L.A. Constitution - R19.07, .08 & .09 are deemed to have been deleted for the Jr.B League.)

A.

Player certificates must be submitted to the Commissioner for his approval as per the O.L.A. Constitution. If certificates are late, a fine will be assessed. (see Section XI F 2)

All appeals and protests must be in writing, and accompanied by the appropriate fee (as per the O.L.A. Constitution Sections R15, R16 and R17)

The Adult admission fee for all O.L.A.- Jr. B playoff games will be set at $6.00

Only unaltered, C.S.A approved hockey masks, (HM30 and above) and (for goaltenders only) Field Lacrosse helmets and masks (and such others as may be approved by the OLA) may be worn in Jr. B League games, to comply with the Insurance Company's decision.

A.

If there is a tie for the final play-off position(s), the following procedure will be in effect: (see O.L.A. Constitution Section R 1.06)

1. The record between the clubs tied.
2. Goals average formula (with each other).

   GF	= Goal Average
   GF + GA

3. Goals average formula (total season points)
4. A tiebreaker game with "sudden victory" overtime periods, will be played at a neutral arena. The game shall take place within forty-eight hours of the final League game and the Commissioner shall select the site. Teams shall be responsible for the cost of the referees and travel to the neutral arena. The Commissioner shall make arrangements for assignment of referees, arena, minor officials, etc. Gate receipts shall be used to offset League expenses and any additional profits shall be split 40-40-20 with the 20% share going to the neutral Host Club.

A.

Clubs applying to host the All-Star Game shall be responsible for the following:

1. Purchase player-of-the-game awards (one for each team).
2. Pay Officials and provide the necessary supplies as for a League home game.
3. Prepare a program.
4. Provide a pre-game meal for the players, team personnel and two executives from each Member Club.
5. Provide arena floor time for each team, individually, as required.
6. If a Council meeting is scheduled, provide an adequate meeting room and mid-afternoon coffee break refreshments.
7. Prepare a written report regarding the All-Star game and present it to the Council at the September meeting.
8. A skill competition and awards, to be approved annually by the Council, may be provided for the All-Star players.
9. The Players and Coaching Staff for the All-Star Game shall be determined annually, for the East and West divisions, as follows:
1. Coaches: The Coaching staff-of-the-Year from the previous season will be the Coaches for their division, (if they are still actively involved in the League and wish to coach in the All-Star Game). Alternatively, the coaching staff with the highest percentage in their respective divisions, as of June 1st of the current season, will be asked to coach that division's All Star team.
2. Players: Players from each team will be selected by their Club's coaching staff (according to the criteria set for that year), to represent that Club on the All Star Team, for their division. The leading goaltenders in each division will be selected to play and the Coach of each All Star Team will select the third goaltender from any team within his division.

A.

At the All-Star Game meeting, each Club will submit, to the Commissioner, a list of nominations (one in each category) for the following League awards:

1. Most Valuable Player
2. Most Valuable Defensive Player
3. Most Sportsmanlike Player
4. Rookie of the Year
5. Coach or Coaching Staff of the Year

Clubs must vote in all categories for which they have nominated someone, but they may not vote for anyone affiliated to their own team. Not voting in a category will automatically disqualify that Club's nominee in that category.

The following Awards will also be presented but are non-voting:

1. Top Goaltender(s).
2. 2. Leading Scorer.

League and Play-off Championship Trophies:

1. It is the responsibility of the Championship Team to have the engraving plate completed and affixed to the trophy.
2. 2. All League Trophies must be returned to the Commissioner by July 15th. (see Section XI F 9) (O.L.A. Trophies must be returned as per Constitution R 2.02)

Junior B League fines shall be as follows:

1. Not having a representative at a Council Meeting $ 100.00
2. Failure to submit player certificates on time 100.00
3. Failure to submit final lists of players or notify Commissioner of player releases on time 50.00
4. Failure to provide "game day" supplies 50.00
5. Failure to submit Annual Award nominations, or to return completed
   voting ballots on time 100.00
6. Late payment of fees 50.00
7. N.S.F. cheque (bank charges +) 50.00
8. No-show at All Star Game (players) 100.00
9. Failure to return League Trophies by July 15th 100.00
10. Failure to submit required information forms on time (i.e. Player profiles, Executive lists, etc.) 100.00
11. Failure to provide a "Player-of-the-Game" award. (each occurrence) 50.00