6.0 Officers #

1. The Officers of the Association shall be:
2. the President.
3. the Vice President Governance.

• The Vice President Operations.

1. the Treasurer.
2. the Secretary.
3. shall be elected by majority vote at the Annual General Meeting of the Association.

6.1 Executive Committee  #

1. The Officers of the Association shall comprise the Executive Committee.
2. Shall manage the property, business, and affairs of the Association.
3. Shall hire and oversee the performance of all staff as described in Section 11.0.
4. The Executive Committee shall, by majority vote, have:
5. the power to adopt or enact any rules, regulations required for the operation or management of the Association.
6. the power to fill any vacancy which may occur in the Executive Committee or the Board, and which vacancy shall be filled until the next Annual or Interim General Meetings; and

• the power to impose and enforce penalties for violation of the Bylaws and/or the Rules and Regulations of the Association.

1. Shall supervise the collection of and authorize the expenditure of funds of the Association.
2. Shall interpret, define, and explain all provisions of the Bylaws of the Association as necessary.
3. Shall adjudicate all disputes between Members that make it to the exec.
4. Shall designate from time to time the individuals responsible to solicit support from a variety of sectors to support the Association’s priorities.
5. Shall have the power by two-thirds (2/3rd) vote to prevent any spectator from viewing a game or activity or entering a facility to view a game or activity that is being conducted by the Association for conduct the Executive Committee has deemed in its sole and unfettered discretion to be detrimental to the game. Moreover, the Executive Committee shall have the power to suspend any coach, player, team official, or team with whom the spectator is affiliated, when necessary. Such suspension shall be effective immediately or until referred to the Appeal Committee.
6. The Executive Committee may create new Board positions as it deems necessary from time to time.

6.2 President #

1. The President shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting
2. Shall preside over all Annual and Interim General Meetings and Special Meetings of the Association, all meetings of the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors
3. Shall ensure the Executive Committee and Board of Directors governs and acts in the best interest of the Association using the Vision and Mission Statements of the Association as the compass of Direction.
4. Shall work exclusively with Game & Conduct Director to ensure the integrity of the Conduct of the Association (where a conflict of interest exists, appoint a VP to consult on Conduct issues)
5. Shall call a meeting of the Executive Committee at the request of three (3) members of the Executive Committee or at the President’s discretion
6. Shall appoint a Vice-President as the acting president in case of absence. If the President is unable to make such an appointment, the Executive Committee shall appoint a Vice-President as to act as president in the Presidents place; and
7. Shall have all the powers and responsibilities of the President of the Association.

6.3 Vice – President – Governance   #

1. The Vice-President Governance shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting.
2. The Vice- President Governance shall ensure that all the Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Association are carried out; and
3. Work in conjunction with the Executive and Directors to adopt and implement policies as required and directed and ensure that policies are carried out and followed;
4. Be responsible for facilitating and coordinating any review and/or amendments to the By-laws;
5. Work in conjunction with MHMHA staff to ensure Societies Act compliance and other institutional compliance as required;
6. Shall, in the absence or inability of the President, & when appointed to do so, assume the duties of the President and shall, in that event, have all the powers, authority and restrictions of the Chair.

 6.4 Vice – President – Operations #

1. The Vice-President shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting
2. Shall work in conjunction with the Hockey Operations Manager and General Manager, along with all staff and Executive of MHMHA to ensure the efficient operation of MHMHA.
3. Shall, in the absence or inability of the President, & when appointed to do so, assume the duties of the President and shall, in that event, have all the powers, authority and restrictions of the Chair.

6.5 Treasurer  #

1. The Treasurer shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting
2. Shall establish and present a yearly Budget to the Board of Directors for approval.
3. Shall provide monthly reporting to Board of Directors.
4. Shall monitor all accounts and Direct the Financial Administrator as needed.
5. Shall ensure all required audits are performed annually, report to Members at AGM, ensure Year End Budget is documented for membership viewing.
6. Shall assist the Vice President Operations and Secretary in the overseeing of Administration Office Staff
7. In the absence of the Treasurer, the Executive committee will determine who shall assume the responsibilities of the Treasurer.

6.6 Secretary  #

1. The Secretary shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting
2. Shall record the minutes of all resolutions and proceedings at all Meetings, including but not limited to the Annual and Interim General Meetings, Special Meetings, Board meetings, Executive Committee meetings.
3. Shall make available copies of the minutes of Board Meetings to the Board of Directors and membership in a timely manner.
4. Shall work in conjunction with the Vice-President Governance ensure Associations Rules and Regulations are up to date.
5. Shall assist the Vice President-Operations and Treasurer in the overseeing of Administration Office Staff
6. Shall be keeper & modifier of all employee agreements.
7. In the absence of the Secretary, the Executive Committee will determine who shall assume the responsibilities of the Secretary.

6.7 Term of Office  #

1. The terms for the Officers of the Executive Committee shall carry a three (3) year terms.
2. Members of the Executive Committee shall:
3. remain in office until their successor is elected or appointed unless earlier terminated pursuant to these Bylaws.
4. At each Annual General Meeting of the Association, all the members of the Executive Committee whose terms have expired shall retire from office and the Association shall elect members of the Executive Committee accordingly.

• Elections for the Executive Committee shall be on a rotating basis so that the terms of office of the President and Vice Presidents terminate in consecutive years and so that the terms of office for the Treasurer and Secretary terminate in consecutive years.