A league member can file a written charge asking for removal of a league officer or dismissal of a player.
1. A player may be dismissed from the league or an officer removed from league office only for any of the following reasons:
a. Conduct derogatory to the best interest of the league.
b. Any deliberate action which can be proven to be detrimental to the best interest of the team.
c. Violation of any USBC or league rule.
A player who continues to pay the league fees cannot be dismissed or replaced because of absence from league play unless one of the foregoing reasons is applicable.
2. If written charges are filed, the following procedures must be followed:
a. Within one week after receipt of the written complaint, the league president should schedule a meeting of the league’s board of directors, and members of the board shall be notified. The meeting should be held at the earliest possible date.
b. Written notice and a copy of the complaint shall be provided to the individual(s) charged. Such notice:
1) Should be sent by first class mail or be hand delivered.
2) Shall notify the individual of the date, time and place of the meeting, as well as his/her right to attend and offer a defense.
c. A roster shall be prepared listing those present and absent. A quorum of the board of directors must be present at the meeting. Minutes of the meeting and all documents and material relating to the charges must be maintained.
d. A two-thirds vote of board members present and voting shall be required for dismissal and/or removal from office.
e. The individual(s) involved shall be notified in writing of the board’s decision and of the right to appeal that decision to the respective USBC local association, or to USBC Headquarters. An appeal under this rule must be filed in accordance with Rule 119.
3. A player dismissed from the league:
a. Forfeits all franchise, prize and any other money for which they may have been eligible, unless the league’s board determines otherwise.
b. May rejoin the league with the written consent of two-thirds of the full membership of the board. If permitted to rejoin, the average shall be continued.
Commonly Asked Questions – Rule 115a
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A player or team on the league continually uses foul language during league play. What can be done? The league officers should privately discuss the problem with the player(s) in question and the team’s captain informing them that foul language is not acceptable in the league. If the player(s) continue(s), a written complaint may be filed with a league officer asking for dismissal from the league. The procedures outlined in Rule 115a must be followed.
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When a league receives a written complaint asking for removal of an officer or dismissal of another player or a team, what must be done? The procedure outlined in Rule 115a must be followed. The president should schedule a meeting of the board of directors within one week of receiving a written complaint. A written notice stating the date, time and place of the meeting and a copy of the complaint must be provided to each individual charged. The board allows each person involved to be heard and ask questions before making a decision. To dismiss a player or remove an officer, a two-thirds vote of the board members present is required. In the case of an entire team, the board must vote on each team member separately. After the meeting, a written notice of the board’s decision and the right to appeal must be given to the individuals involved.
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Can the league simplify things and adopt a rule to require automatic dismissal when a bowler misses two weeks in a row without an explanation? No. A member cannot be dismissed without following Rule 115a or 115b. The rule could state that a bowler who owes league fees will be subject to dismissal, but not automatically. Written charges must be filed with the board, and the member must be notified of the meeting and be given the opportunity to defend themselves. |