Article 1 – Name

Section One: The name of this association shall be the North Dakota Interscholastic Athletic Administrators’ Association.

Article 2 – Purpose

Section One: The purpose of the association shall be:

·      To promote high standards of achievement and ethics in interscholastic and extra-curricular activity.
·      To promote better public relations and sportsmanship between schools.
·      To provide for an exchange of ideas and a better understanding of the administration of high school activities, good will and fellowship among the Athletic Administrators of the State.
·      To promote the professional growth and image of interscholastic athletic administrators.
·      To cooperate with and promote all functions of the NIAAA, North Dakota Council of Educational Leaders (NDCEL), North Dakota High School Activities Association (NDHSAA), and the North Dakota High School Coaches Association (NDHSCA).
·      To serve in an advisory capacity to the NIAAA, NDCEL, NDHSAA, and NDHSCA.

Article 3 – Membership

Section One: Active Member: Membership is available to an individual who has responsibility for directing, coordinating, or supervising the interscholastic athletic program in a North Dakota accredited school.

Section Two: Retired Member: Membership is available to and individual who has retired from education and administration of athletics and has been a former Active Member of the NDIAAA.

Section Three: Associate Membership: Membership is extended to persons formerly involved in the administration of interscholastic athletics; persons who were an Active Member of this association but no longer qualify for that membership classification because of a change in employment or job classification; persons who work in supportive roles of athletic administration, such as Conference Commissioners and Administrative Assistants; and persons who are currently involved in athletic administration in surrounding states. The Associate Member shall agree to comply with the and the Bylaws of this Association and must pay membership dues. Associate Members shall not have voting privileges.

Article 4 – Board of Directors

A Board of Directors, which shall be comprised of six officers, six regional representatives, two professional organization representatives, and the Executive Director shall govern the NDIAAA:

Section One: Officers (A): The officers of this association shall be president, first vice-president, second vice-president and past president. The elected terms are for one year beginning after the spring state conference.
These officers will progress from second vice-president to first vice-president to president to past president. Every year a new second vice-president will be elected by the general membership of the NDIAAA. Nominations and election for the second vice-president position will take place at the spring meeting.
Officers (B): The officers of this association will also include the Secretary. The elected terms are for four years beginning after the spring state conference.
Officers (C): The Executive Director will be an ex-officio position, which is appointed by the Board of Directors.
The Executive Committee will be comprised of the six officers of the NDIAAA.
If any office is vacated, the Executive Committee shall appoint a person to fill out the term of said executive officer or regional representative.

Section Two: Representatives (A): A representative of the NDIAAA shall serve on the Board of Directors of the NDCEL. The elected term will be three years, with a maximum of two terms.
Representatives (B): A representative of the NDIAAA shall serve on the Board of Directors of the NDHSAA. The elected term will be four years.
Representatives (C): A representative of the NDIAAA shall serve as liaison for the NIAAA. The term will be an annual appointment by the Board of Directors.
Representatives (D): The six regional representatives shall be as listed: Class “B” (4 representatives) NW, NE, SW, and SE as defined by the NDHSAA. Class “A” (2 representatives) West and East as defined by the NDHSAA. The terms for all representatives will be two years. Election for Class “B” SE and NW and Class “A” East will be odd numbered years. Election for Class “B” SW and NE and Class “A” West will be in the even numbered years. Regional representatives will assume their annual responsibilities in September of the year they are elected.

Section 3: The presence of a majority of the voting members of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the Board of Directors.

Section 4: The Board of Directors, by a two-thirds vote, shall take action on any matter requiring a vote. Proxy voting shall not be permitted. Only voting members may present and second motions before the Board of Directors. Ex-Officio members shall not vote and may not present and second motions.

Section 5: Meetings shall be conducted pursuant to Robert’s Rules of Order unless some other procedure is approved by a two-thirds vote of Directors.

Article 5 – Committee Chair Persons

Committee Chair-Person appointments shall be made at the Spring (April/March) meeting of the board of directors.

Section One: Awards

Section Two: Annual Spring State Conference Coordinator

Section Three: Leadership Training Coordinator

Section Four: Annual Fall Workshop Coordinator

Section Five: Publication/Communications Coordinator

Section Six: Other; The Board of Directors may appoint additional committees as needed

Article 6 – Meetings

Section One: A minimum of two general membership meetings will be held each year. The first will be the annual Fall Workshop and the second will be the annual Spring State Conference.

Section Two: The President with approval of the Executive Committee will schedule any meeting of the Board of Directors.

Section Three: The President when deemed necessary will schedule executive Committee meetings.

Section Four: The presence of more than 25% of the voting members of the Association entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the members.

Section Five: Meetings shall be conducted pursuant to Robert’s Rules of Order unless some other procedure is approved by a two-thirds vote of voting members present and voting. The President shall appoint a parliamentarian for the Annual Meeting.

Article 7 – Membership Dues

Section One: The NDIAAA will have annual membership dues. They will be payable on or before the date of the annual Fall Workshop.
The membership year and fiscal year of the Association runs from July 1st to June 30th.

Article 8 – Constitution Changes

Section One: These Bylaws may be amended by majority vote of the members present and voting at any regular or special meeting of the membership.

Section Two: Bylaws of the Association may be adopted, amended, or repealed by a majority affirmative vote of the Board of Directors at a regular meeting where there is a quorum present. Any amendment to the Bylaws adopted by the Board of Directors shall be subject to change or repeal by a majority of the members of the association during a regularly scheduled general assembly.

Updated: April 3, 2023

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