- League Commissioner
- Must be a member in good standing of the CBLSL.
- The League Commissioner may not also serve as a manager.
- The League Commissioner does not have a vote on issues voted on by the Commission unless there is a tie. The League Commissioner casts the tie-breaking vote.
- The League Commissioner may be elected to three consecutive two-year terms.
- The League Commissioner shall have final say over all rule and constitutional interpretations.
- The League Commissioner shall sign off and have final decision making ability over all NAGAAA ratings and ASANA classifications (see Part I section VIII.)
- The League Commissioner shall be responsible for the daily operations of the League including, but not limited to:
- Supervising the smooth running of the CBLSL
- Umpire liaison
- Field decisions including but not limited to:
- Field maintenance.
- Safety conditions.
- Liaison with city pertaining to permits and field improvements
- Forming Committees to assist in operating the CBLSL.
- Assigning responsibilities to Commission members as needed.
- Set the date, time, and location of all commission meetings.
- The League Commissioner should create and distribute Commission Meeting Agendas and supporting documents at least 48 hours in advance of Commission Meetings.
- Presiding over all Commission Meetings and the General Membership Meeting
- Work with the Finance Manager to ensure that league funds are adequately managed.
- Ensure successful planning and execution of League Tournaments
- May serve as Tournament Director or appoint one or more Tournament Director(s)
- Convene and preside over all Ethics and Protest Meetings (see BYLAWS section VI and VII.)
- With the exception of the Budget Committee, whose chairperson shall be the League Finance Manager, the League Commissioner shall appoint all chairpersons.
- All chairpersons selected by the League Commissioner must be approved by a two-thirds vote of the Commission.
- Removal:
- A motion to remove the League Commissioner must be presented in writing by one-fifth of the members of the Commission or one-third of team managers and two (2) members of the Commission and received by the Communications Director.
- The League Commissioner must call a meeting within ten (10) days of this motion.
- A three-fourths vote of the Commission will result in removal of the League Commissioner for gross neglect or misconduct.
- Removal or resignation:
- In the event of the removal or resignation of the League Commissioner, the Commission shall elect, by a three-fourths vote, a new League Commissioner from the two Divisional Directors.
- This position will be held only until the next General Membership Meeting.
- The League Commissionerâ??s position will then be filled by election for the remainder of the unfulfilled term.