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CONSTITUTION OF THE EGYPTIAN OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION
 
                                                                                   Revised:  September 12, 2002
 
 
                                                                Article  I
   The name of the Association shall be the EGYPTIAN OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION.
 
                                                                Article  II
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Association shall be: (1) to promote fraternalism among Officials, (2) to make for more uniform officiating, (3) to promote welfare of Officials and, (4) to support, and remain subject to, the constitution and/or code and philosophy of the IHSA. The rules and regulations of the IHSA shall always take precedence in that any violation of the Constitution of the IHSA will be considered to be a violation of the Constitution of the EOA whether or not specifically covered by the EOA Constitution.
 
                                                               Article  III
MEMBERSHIP: Section 1- This Association shall consist of Athletic Officials Registered, Recognized or Certified with the Illinois High school Association, in any sport.
 
Section 2- Any Registered, Recognized or Certified Officials living South of the B & O Railroad may apply for membership by making written application to the secretary. Any applicant living in the prescribed limits will apply as a probationary member to the EOA. Said applicant will be reviewed by the membership committee composed of five members to be elected each year in April along with the Officers. Upon review of the application, the body will vote upon the applicant. The membership committee will propose for vote to place on probationary status only those applicants who adhere to and promote the purposes of the organization as outlined in Article II. Upon the approval of the membership, the applicant will pay $15.00 for the first years probationary period. Applicant must attend at least two meetings in football, and three meetings in basketball during the first year with NO excuses allowed. After one year, Recognized and Certified Officials (EOA members) who have seen the applicant work will vote on the applicant. A 2/3 majority affirmative vote is needed for membership. At least 3 Officials must vote. Approval will result in either full membership or associate membership depending upon the applicant’s status regarding advancement.
 
 
Upon acceptance of an application, a mimeographed copy of the Constitution, plus the purpose and objectives of the organization are to be presented to the applicant, and if needed, a Certified Official of the EOA will be appointed to explain in detail these objectives so that the applicant will not use the organization as only a means of expediting the opportunity to schedule games. Registered Officials have the status of Associate member until they advance to Recognized.
 
Section 3- Associate members are entitled to attend all meetings, but are not entitled to vote. An Associate member must take the examination for promotion at least every 2 years until they have been advanced to the Recognized group or be dropped from the EOA. Confirmation of the promotion must be presented to the secretary. Associate members are to be instructed by a certified member as in Section 2 when voted into the EOA.
 
Section 4- (1) Annual dues of $15.00 are due and payable August 1st each year. (2) Any member failing to pay dues, before the close of the September meeting, will be dropped. They may be reinstated within 6 months by payment of the annual dues plus an additional fee of $1.00
 
Section 5-  Disciplinary or Dismissal Action.   If any member is involved in circumstances which reflect a poor image or conduct detrimental to the purpose, aims or objectives of the EOA, shall have a hearing before a disciplinary committee appointed for that purpose and composed of 3 members, who are Certified. If the committee believes the act(s) warrant disciplinary or dismissal action, they shall report the case to the President to be brought before the EOA voting membership. The accused member shall present their defense, the committee shall present their evidence, and the membership shall require 2/3 majority vote of the eligible voters for a dismissal action, and it shall require a simple majority vote of those present and eligible to vote, for a reprimand or censure action. Should the membership vote dismissal action against a member Official, then the area schools should be notified that said Official is no longer a member of the EOA.
 
 
                                                               Article  IV
OFFICERS: Section 1- The Officers of this Association shall be President, Vice- President, Secretary-treasure, and Executive Secretary. The Officers shall be elected at the April meeting for a period of 1 year.
 
Section 2-  There shall be a Board of Directors consisting of the President, Vice- President, Secretary-Treasure, Executive Secretary and the immediate Past Presidents.
 
Section 3-  It shall be the duty of the Board of Directors to conduct the business of the Association insofar as it does not affect the policies of the EOA.
 
 
                                                                Article  V
MEETINGS:  The meetings of this Association shall be held on :
FOOTBALL / VOLLEYBALL- Meeting dates for the football/volleyball will be the Wednesday prior to the State Meeting, and the Wednesday after the State Meeting prior to the season’s opening football date and the second Wednesday in September and October.
 
BASKETBALL / WRESTLING- Meeting dates for basketball/wrestling will be the second Wednesday in November, December, January, February and April. No meeting shall be held in March, and the May meeting date will be set in April.
 
 
                                                                 Article  VI
AMMENDMENTS: Members missing 3 consecutive meetings in the sport or sports in which they officiate shall be dropped from the Association, and will not be in good standing with the Association. A member having so been dropped may be reinstated by attending a regular meeting and paying a fine of $2.00.
 
 
                                                                  Article  VII
HONORARY MEMBERSHIP: Any Officials may request, or be nominated for, Honorary Membership in the Association, if they have been a member for 5 consecutive years, does not work more than 2 football or 4 basketball games in any one season. The request or proposal may be made at any regular meeting. A favorable vote of the majority of the members present at any regular meeting will elect the Official to Honorary Membership.
 
Any Official elected to Honorary Membership shall be exempt from paying dues but shall be entitled to all the rights and privileges of membership except those stated in the paragraph immediately above.
 
 
                                                                   Article  IX
GENERAL:  A member Official may officiate in a sport in which they are not Recognized but their name will not be placed on the list of available Officials until all Recognized Officials are placed.
 
 
                                                                   Article  X
OFFICIALS LIST:  A member in good standing with the EOA in their sport, will be eligible to vote on the “TOP 15” Officials list. Only those Officials who, are in good standing in their sport, will be placed on the list. Preference will be given to Certified Officials first, Recognized Officials second, and Registered Officials third.

 

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