bership and its membership terminated, unless the conference has 40 or more members and at least 90 percent of said conference members are active members of the association 3.3.5.3 Failure to Pay Dues. If a member conference fails to pay its annual dues for one year, its membership shall be toman ically terminated. 3. 3.5.4 Reinstatement of Terminated Member. Any member conference whose membership has been terminated(see Constitution 3.3.5. 1)may have it reinstated by the Membership Committee.(Revised: 1/14/02, 21/15) 3.3.5.5 Reinstatement of Suspended Member. Any member conference whose membership has been suspended(see Constitution 3.3.5. 1)may be reinstated to good standing in accordance with the terms, if any, of the suspension action, or at any time after six months from the date of such suspension, by the membership Committee. (Revised: 1/14/02, 7/21/15) 3.3.6 Discipline of Member Conferences. Disciplinary or corrective actions other than suspension or termination of membership may be effected during the period between annual Conventions for violation of NCAA rules(see Bylaws 19 and 32 for enforcement regulations, policies and procedures) 3.3.6.1 Restoration of Good Standing. Disciplined members shall resume good standing in accordane with the terms of disciplinary action taken, or may be restored to good standing at any time by a vote of at least three members of the Committee on Infractions present and voting in accordance with Bylaw 19.5.2.8, or the Management Council, on the recommendation of the Membership Committee.(Revised: 1/14/02) 3. 4 Affiliated Membership. 3.4.1 Eligibility. Affiliated membership is available to a duly elected coaches or sports association function and purpose are directly related to one or more sports in which the Association conducts champio rect relationship to either the NCAa or the membership. (Revised: 1/11197, 1/15/11 effective mmb o have or an emerging sport for women, or an association consisting of college/university administrators who hav 3.4.2 Privil 3.4.2.1 Privileges and Voting Rights. An affiliated member shall be entitled to be represented by one non- at any Convention of the Association and shall have such other privileges as may be accorded to affiliated members by the bylaws of the Association. A copy of NCAA Champion magazine shall be sent to each member of the nCaA 4.2.2 Use of Associations Registered Marks. An affiliated member may use the registered marks of the Association(i. e, the Associations name, logo or other insignia)only if such use is approved by the NCaa staff accordance with guidelines established by the Board of Governors. (Revised: 1/11/97 effective 8/1/97, 2/101/15) 3. 4. 3 Election Procedures 3.4.3.1 Application. A group or association desiring to become an affiliated member shall make application on a form available from the national office. a check in the appropriate amount for annual dues(see Constitu tion 3.7.2)shall accompany the application. Should the applicant fail election, the dues paid shall be refunded 3.4.3.2 Election. Groups or associations may be granted affiliated membership by the NCAa president. 3.4.4 Conditions and obligations of Membership. 3.4. 4.1 General. An affiliated member is responsible for observing the principles set forth in the constitution and bylaws of the association 3.4.4.2 Function and Purpose. The function and purpose of the affiliated member must be directly related to one or more sports in which the Association conducts championships. 3.4.5 Loss of Membership. 3.4.5.1 Termination or Suspension. The membership of any affiliated member failing to meet the condi tions and obligations of membership or failing to support and adhere to the purposes and policies of the as- sociation(see Constitution 1)may be suspended or terminated or the affiliated member otherwise disciplined through the fo (a) The Board of Governors, by a two-thirds majority of its members present and voting, may take such ac- tion on its own initiative; or(Adopted. 1/11/89, Revised: 2/10/15) (b) The Committee on Infractions, by majority vote, may recommend such action to the board of gover- ors, which may adopt the recommendation by a two-thirds majority of its members present and voting: and(Revised: 2/10/15) (c) The affliated member shall be advised of the proposed action at least 30 days before any Committee on Infractions or Board of Governors meeting in which such action is considered and shall be provided the opportunity to appear at any such meeting.(Revised: 2/10/15) 3.4.5.1.1 Cessation of Rights and Privileges. All rights and privileges of the affiliated member sha cease on any termination or suspension of affiliated membership 2015-16 Division /1-January
16 bership and its membership terminated, unless the conference has 40 or more members and at least 90 percent of said conference members are active members of the Association. 3.3.5.3 Failure to Pay Dues. If a member conference fails to pay its annual dues for one year, its membership shall be automatically terminated. 3.3.5.4 Reinstatement of Terminated Member. Any member conference whose membership has been terminated (see Constitution 3.3.5.1) may have it reinstated by the Membership Committee. (Revised: 1/14/02, 7/21/15) 3.3.5.5 Reinstatement of Suspended Member. Any member conference whose membership has been suspended (see Constitution 3.3.5.1) may be reinstated to good standing in accordance with the terms, if any, of the suspension action, or at any time after six months from the date of such suspension, by the Membership Committee. (Revised: 1/14/02, 7/21/15) 3.3.6 Discipline of Member Conferences. Disciplinary or corrective actions other than suspension or termination of membership may be effected during the period between annual Conventions for violation of NCAA rules (see Bylaws 19 and 32 for enforcement regulations, policies and procedures). 3.3.6.1 Restoration of Good Standing. Disciplined members shall resume good standing in accordance with the terms of disciplinary action taken, or may be restored to good standing at any time by a vote of at least three members of the Committee on Infractions present and voting in accordance with Bylaw 19.5.2.8, or the Management Council, on the recommendation of the Membership Committee. (Revised: 1/14/02) 3.4 Affiliated Membership. 3.4.1 Eligibility. Affiliated membership is available to a duly elected coaches or sports association whose function and purpose are directly related to one or more sports in which the Association conducts championships or an emerging sport for women, or an association consisting of college/university administrators who have a direct relationship to either the NCAA or the membership. (Revised: 1/11/97, 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11) 3.4.2 Privileges. 3.4.2.1 Privileges and Voting Rights. An affiliated member shall be entitled to be represented by one nonvoting delegate at any Convention of the Association and shall have such other privileges as may be accorded to affiliated members by the bylaws of the Association. A copy of NCAA Champion magazine shall be sent to each member of the NCAA. 3.4.2.2 Use of Association’s Registered Marks. An affiliated member may use the registered marks of the Association (i.e., the Association’s name, logo or other insignia) only if such use is approved by the NCAA staff in accordance with guidelines established by the Board of Governors. (Revised: 1/11/97 effective 8/1/97, 2/101/15) 3.4.3 Election Procedures. 3.4.3.1 Application. A group or association desiring to become an affiliated member shall make application on a form available from the national office. A check in the appropriate amount for annual dues (see Constitution 3.7.2) shall accompany the application. Should the applicant fail election, the dues paid shall be refunded. 3.4.3.2 Election. Groups or associations may be granted affiliated membership by the NCAA president. 3.4.4 Conditions and Obligations of Membership. 3.4.4.1 General. An affiliated member is responsible for observing the principles set forth in the constitution and bylaws of the Association. 3.4.4.2 Function and Purpose. The function and purpose of the affiliated member must be directly related to one or more sports in which the Association conducts championships. 3.4.5 Loss of Membership. 3.4.5.1 Termination or Suspension. The membership of any affiliated member failing to meet the conditions and obligations of membership or failing to support and adhere to the purposes and policies of the Association (see Constitution 1) may be suspended or terminated or the affiliated member otherwise disciplined through the following procedure: (a) The Board of Governors, by a two-thirds majority of its members present and voting, may take such action on its own initiative; or (Adopted: 1/11/89, Revised: 2/10/15) (b) The Committee on Infractions, by majority vote, may recommend such action to the Board of Governors, which may adopt the recommendation by a two-thirds majority of its members present and voting; and (Revised: 2/10/15) (c) The affiliated member shall be advised of the proposed action at least 30 days before any Committee on Infractions or Board of Governors meeting in which such action is considered and shall be provided the opportunity to appear at any such meeting. (Revised: 2/10/15) 3.4.5.1.1 Cessation of Rights and Privileges. All rights and privileges of the affiliated member shall cease on any termination or suspension of affiliated membership. 2015-16 Division III – January
3.4.5.2 Failure to Pay Dues. If an affiliated member fails to pay its annual dues for one year, its membership hall be aut 3.4.5.3 Reinstatement of Terminated Member. Any affiliated member whose membership has been ter- minated may have it reinstated by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Governors.(Revised: 2/10/15) 3.4.5.4 Reinstatement of Suspended Member. Any affiliated member whose membership has been sus- pended may be reinstated to good standing in accordance with the terms, if any, of the suspension action, or at any time after six months from the date of such suspension, by vote of a majority of the Board of Governors or by vote of the majority of the members present and voting at any annual Convention.(Revised: 2/10/15) 3.4.6 Discipline of Affiliated Members. Disciplinary or corrective actions other than suspenaofNCAA mination of membership may be effected during the period between annual Conventions for violatic rules(see Bylaws 19 and 32 for enforcement regulations, policies and procedures) 3.4.6.1 Restoration of Good Standing. Disciplined members shall resume good standing in accordance plinary action taken, or may be restored to good standing at any time by a vote of at least three members of the Board of Governors present and voting in accordance with Bylaw 19.5.2.8, or, at the an- ual Convention, by vote of a majority of the members present and voting.(Revised: 2/10/15) 3.6 Provisional Membership. 3.6.1 Eligibility. 3.6.1.1 Types of Institutions. Provisional membership is available to four-year colleges and universities and two-year upper-level collegiate institutions, accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting agency and duly elected to provisional membership under the provisions of Constitution 3.6.3 and Bylaw 20.3.(Adopted 1/11194 effective 9/2/94, Revised: 5/4/06) 3.6.2 Privileges and Voting Rights. 3.6.2.1 Publications and Convention Representation. Provisional members shall receive all publications and mailings received by active members of the Association, shall be entitled to be represented by one nonvotin delegate at any Convention of the Association and shall have such other privileges as may be accorded by the bylaws of the Association. A copy of NCAA Champion magazine shall be sent to each member of the nCAA. (Adopted: 1/11/94 effective 9/2/94, 3.6.2.2 Use of Associations Registered Marks. A provisional member may use the registered marks of he Association(i.e, the Associations name, logo or other insignia) only in accordance with guidelines estab- lished by the Board of Governors (Adopted: 1/11/94 effective 9/2/94, Revised: 2/10/15) 3.6.3 Election Procedures 3.6.3.1 Application. An institution desiring to become a provisional member of this Association must com- plete a one-year"exploratory period"before application and attend a required information meeting. The appli nt institution must register with the national office by January 15 in order to start this period. Following the exploratory period, the applicant shall apply on a form available from the national office. Provisional applica- tions shall be approved based on the standards in Bylaw 20.3.1. 21.(Adopted. 1/11794 effective 9/2/94, Revised 4298,102,1303,1906,42706,/8/07 effective8107,m2208,o910 effective S9/ 11 for those institutions applying for the 2012-13 academic year and thereafter, noting that September I is the standard date for the NCaa to recognize changes in institutional or conference membership status. uzz 3.6.3.1.1 Fee-Provisional Members. Each provisional member shall pay a nonrefundable fee of an efits associated with the membership process. At the time of registration for the explorator nses and ben- amount determined annually by the Membership Committee based on an analysis of the ex a portion of the fee, as determined by the membership Committee, shall be due, and the remainder of the fee shall be four shall also pay NCAA dues.(Revised: 41/27106, 1/8/07 effective 8/1107, 10/17/11 effective 9/1/ fre- due by September 1 of the first year of provisional membership. Provisional members in years one throug beginning the exploratory year in the 2012-13 academic year, 7/21/15) 3. 6.3.2 Accreditation and Division Classification After it has been determined that the institution meets the Associations requirement of acceptable academic standards (i.e. the institution is accredited by one of the six regional accrediting agencies), the application shall be considered by the Membership Committee with regard to ested membership division in accordance with Bylaw 20(Adopted: 1/11/94 effective 9/2/94, Revised 7/21/15) 3.6.3.3 Election. The Membership Committee, shall elect the applicant to provisional membership effec- ive the following September 1. The applicant shall be notified on completion of the election process.(Revised. 1/1402,72115) 3.6.4 Conditions and obligations of Membership. The conditions and obligations applicable to pre visional members forth in Bylaw 20.3.7.(Revised: 5/4/06) 2015-16 Division /1-January
3NCAA MEMBERSHIP 17 3.4.5.2 Failure to Pay Dues. If an affiliated member fails to pay its annual dues for one year, its membership shall be automatically terminated. 3.4.5.3 Reinstatement of Terminated Member. Any affiliated member whose membership has been terminated may have it reinstated by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Governors. (Revised: 2/10/15) 3.4.5.4 Reinstatement of Suspended Member. Any affiliated member whose membership has been suspended may be reinstated to good standing in accordance with the terms, if any, of the suspension action, or at any time after six months from the date of such suspension, by vote of a majority of the Board of Governors or by vote of the majority of the members present and voting at any annual Convention. (Revised: 2/10/15) 3.4.6 Discipline of Affiliated Members. Disciplinary or corrective actions other than suspension or termination of membership may be effected during the period between annual Conventions for violation of NCAA rules (see Bylaws 19 and 32 for enforcement regulations, policies and procedures). 3.4.6.1 Restoration of Good Standing. Disciplined members shall resume good standing in accordance with the terms of disciplinary action taken, or may be restored to good standing at any time by a vote of at least three members of the Board of Governors present and voting in accordance with Bylaw 19.5.2.8, or, at the annual Convention, by vote of a majority of the members present and voting. (Revised: 2/10/15) 3.6 Provisional Membership. 3.6.1 Eligibility. 3.6.1.1 Types of Institutions. Provisional membership is available to four-year colleges and universities and two-year upper-level collegiate institutions, accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting agency and duly elected to provisional membership under the provisions of Constitution 3.6.3 and Bylaw 20.3. (Adopted: 1/11/94 effective 9/2/94, Revised: 5/4/06) 3.6.2 Privileges and Voting Rights. 3.6.2.1 Publications and Convention Representation. Provisional members shall receive all publications and mailings received by active members of the Association, shall be entitled to be represented by one nonvoting delegate at any Convention of the Association and shall have such other privileges as may be accorded by the bylaws of the Association. A copy of NCAA Champion magazine shall be sent to each member of the NCAA. (Adopted: 1/11/94 effective 9/2/94, Revised: 5/4/06) 3.6.2.2 Use of Association’s Registered Marks. A provisional member may use the registered marks of the Association (i.e., the Association’s name, logo or other insignia) only in accordance with guidelines established by the Board of Governors. (Adopted: 1/11/94 effective 9/2/94, Revised: 2/10/15) 3.6.3 Election Procedures. 3.6.3.1 Application. An institution desiring to become a provisional member of this Association must complete a one-year “exploratory period” before application and attend a required information meeting. The applicant institution must register with the national office by January 15 in order to start this period. Following the exploratory period, the applicant shall apply on a form available from the national office. Provisional applications shall be approved based on the standards in Bylaw 20.3.1.2.1. (Adopted: 1/11/94 effective 9/2/94, Revised: 4/22/98, 1/14/02, 1/13/03, 1/9/06, 4/27/06, 1/8/07 effective 8/1/07, 7/22/08, 10/19/10 effective 9/1/11 for those institutions applying for the 2012-13 academic year and thereafter, noting that September 1 is the standard date for the NCAA to recognize changes in institutional or conference membership status.) 3.6.3.1.1 Fee—Provisional Members. Each provisional member shall pay a nonrefundable fee of an amount determined annually by the Membership Committee based on an analysis of the expenses and benefits associated with the membership process. At the time of registration for the exploratory year, a portion of the fee, as determined by the Membership Committee, shall be due, and the remainder of the fee shall be due by September 1 of the first year of provisional membership. Provisional members in years one through four shall also pay NCAA dues. (Revised: 4/27/06, 1/8/07 effective 8/1/07, 10/17/11 effective 9/1/12 for those beginning the exploratory year in the 2012-13 academic year, 7/21/15) 3.6.3.2 Accreditation and Division Classification. After it has been determined that the institution meets the Association’s requirement of acceptable academic standards (i.e., the institution is accredited by one of the six regional accrediting agencies), the application shall be considered by the Membership Committee with regard to requested membership division in accordance with Bylaw 20. (Adopted: 1/11/94 effective 9/2/94, Revised 7/21/15) 3.6.3.3 Election. The Membership Committee, shall elect the applicant to provisional membership effective the following September 1. The applicant shall be notified on completion of the election process. (Revised: 1/14/02, 7/21/15) 3.6.4 Conditions and Obligations of Membership. The conditions and obligations applicable to provisional members are set forth in Bylaw 20.3.7. (Revised: 5/4/06) 2015-16 Division III – January 3NCAA MEMBERSHIP
3.6.5 Loss of Provisional Membership. 3.6.5.1 Termination. The membership of any provisional member failing to maintain the academic or ath- letics standards required for such membership or failing to meet the conditions and obligations of membership d by the Membership Committee. A notice of intention to terminate membership, stating ds on which such a motion will be based, shall be given in writing to the president or chancellor of the member institution (Adopted. 1/1194 effective 9/2/94, Revised: 1/13/98, 1/14/02, 10/3/05, 1/15/11 effective 8/1/,m2115) 3.6.5.2 Cessation of Rights and Privileges. All rights and privileges of the provisional member shall cease on any termination of provisional membership(Adopted: 1/ 1194 effective 9/2/94, 3.6.5.3 Discipline of Member Conference. During the provisional member's compliance period, disci- linary or corrective actions other than termination of membership may be effected on a member conference hat contains provisional members that fail to fulfill conditions and obligations of provisional membership ecrU .6.5. 4 Reinstatement of Terminated Member. Any provisional member whose membership is termi- nated may reapply for membership after a period of one year by the Membership Committee. The membership Committee, may grant credit to such an institution for any portion of the first two years of the four-year provi- sional period the institution previously completed as a provisional member, provided the portion was completed within the last 10 years. (Adopted: 1/11/94 efective 9/2/94, Revised: 1/13/98, 1/14/02, 7/21/15) 3.7 Dues of members 3.7.2 Current Annual Dues. The annual dues for various classes of membership shall be: (Revised: 12/5/06, 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11, 2/10/15) $900 Member Conferences: $450 Affliated members As determined by the board of Governors *See Constitution 3.6.3. 1.1 for provisional membership 3.7.3 Payment Deadline. Dues are payable September 1 of each year. A member shall not be permitted to championships, dues shall be paid in accordance with Bylaw 31. 2. 1. Membership is terminated if Pete in NCAA vote at a Convention of the Association if its dues are not paid for that year. To be eligible to com a member fails to pay dues for one year(see Constitution 3.2.5.3, 3.3.5.3 and 3. 4.5. 2) 2015-16 Division //-January
18 3.6.5 Loss of Provisional Membership. 3.6.5.1 Termination. The membership of any provisional member failing to maintain the academic or athletics standards required for such membership or failing to meet the conditions and obligations of membership may be terminated by the Membership Committee. A notice of intention to terminate membership, stating the grounds on which such a motion will be based, shall be given in writing to the president or chancellor of the member institution. (Adopted: 1/11/94 effective 9/2/94, Revised: 1/13/98, 1/14/02, 10/3/05, 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11, 7/21/15) 3.6.5.2 Cessation of Rights and Privileges. All rights and privileges of the provisional member shall cease on any termination of provisional membership. (Adopted: 1/11/94 effective 9/2/94) 3.6.5.3 Discipline of Member Conference. During the provisional member’s compliance period, disciplinary or corrective actions other than termination of membership may be effected on a member conference that contains provisional members that fail to fulfill conditions and obligations of provisional membership. (Adopted: 1/11/94 effective 9/2/94) 3.6.5.4 Reinstatement of Terminated Member. Any provisional member whose membership is terminated may reapply for membership after a period of one year by the Membership Committee. The Membership Committee, may grant credit to such an institution for any portion of the first two years of the four-year provisional period the institution previously completed as a provisional member, provided the portion was completed within the last 10 years. (Adopted: 1/11/94 effective 9/2/94, Revised: 1/13/98, 1/14/02, 7/21/15) 3.7 Dues of Members. 3.7.1 Determination of Dues. The annual dues of the various classes of membership shall be recommended to the membership by the Board of Governors. (Revised: 1/10/90, 12/5/06, 2/10/15) 3.7.2 Current Annual Dues. The annual dues for various classes of membership shall be: (Revised: 12/5/06, 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11, 2/10/15) Active Members:* $ 900 Member Conferences: $ 450 Affiliated Members: As determined by the Board of Governors *See Constitution 3.6.3.1.1 for provisional membership 3.7.3 Payment Deadline. Dues are payable September 1 of each year. A member shall not be permitted to vote at a Convention of the Association if its dues are not paid for that year. To be eligible to compete in NCAA championships, dues shall be paid in accordance with Bylaw 31.2.1. Membership is terminated if a member fails to pay dues for one year (see Constitution 3.2.5.3, 3.3.5.3 and 3.4.5.2). 2015-16 Division III – January
CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 4 Organization 4.01 General Principles. 4.02 Definitions and Applications 19 4.9 Committees/Cabinets 4.1 Board of Governors 20 4.11 Administrative Committee 233 21 4.13 Geographical Regions.. 4.01 General Principles. 4.01.1 Structure. [* The Associations administrative structure shall include a board of governors com- prised of institutional presidents or chancellors that oversees Association-wide issues and shall ensure that each division operates consistent with the basic purposes, fundamental policies and general principles of the Associa- of institutional presidents or chancellors to set forth the policies, rules and regulations for operating the diving gz. tion(see Constitution 1 and 2). In addition, the administrative structure of each division shall empower a Further, the administrative structure of each division shall empower a body of athletics administrators and faculty athletics representatives(and, in Division Ill, institutional presidents or chancellors, athletics direct reports and student-athletes)to make recommendations to the divisions body of institutional presidents or chancellors and to handle responsibilities delegated to it. (Adopted: 119/96 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 10/3/05, 12/19/14, 2/10/15) 4.01.2 Guarantees [*I The Association's overall governance structure guarantees its members the following: (Adopted. 1/9/96 effective 8/1197) 4.01.2.1 Budget Allocations. [* Members are guaranteed revenue through allocations made to each divi sion from the Associations general operating revenue. Division II shall receive at least 4.37 percent of the As- sociations annual general operating revenue. Division III shall receive at least 3. 18 percent of the Associations annual general operating revenue (Adopted: 119/96 effective 8/1197) 4.01.2.1.1 General Operating Revenue [* General operating revenue, as used in this section, shall include at least all sources of revenue existing as of January 9, 1996, including revenue from contracts for these existing sources and revenue from any modified, extended or successor contract for such sources (Adopted. 119/96 effective 8/119 4.01.2.2 Championships [" Members are guaranteed access to national championships (Adopted. 119/96 tve8197) 4.01.2.3 Membership Services. [* Members are guaranteed services provided through the Associations national office at least at the level provided as of January 9, 1996(e.g, membership services, statistics, research) (Adopted: 119/96 effective 8/1197) 4.01.2. 4 Special Programs. [*l Members are guaranteed the continuation of Association programs operat- ing at the time of the adoption of this legislation(e.g, the catastrophic-injury insurance program, the drug-test- ing program, the Division I institutional performance). In addition, members are guaranteed the continuation of Association programs that were considered by the NCAA Council or Presidents Commission by the spring of 1995 and began operating after the adoption of this legislation. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) 4.02 Definitions and Applications. 4.02.1 Association. [* The "Association, as used in this Manual, refers to the National Collegiate Athletic Association,a diverse, voluntary, unincorporated Association of four-year coleg, 8/1/97) and universities, conferences affiliated associations and other educational institutions. ( Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 4.02.2 Faculty Athletics Representative. A faculty athletics representative is a member of an institu tion's faculty or administrative staff who is designated by the institutions president or chancellor or other appro- priate entity to represent the institution and its faculty in the institutions relationships with the NCaa and conference(s), if any(see Constitution 6. 1. 3).(Revised: 10/3/05) 4.02. 3 On the Staff. On the staff, as it applies to individuals from member institutions or conferences whe are eligible to serve on committees or as officers or representatives of the Association, is defined as those individuals who receive a regular salary from a member institution or organization for the performance of a regular staff fu tion representing at least 50 percent of the normal workload for a staff member at that institution or conference An individual on sabbatical or other temporary leave for a period not exceeding 12 consecutive months may be 2015-16 Division /1-January
4ORGANIZATION 19 CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 4 Organization 4.01 General Principles. 4.01.1 Structure. [*] The Association’s administrative structure shall include a Board of Governors comprised of institutional presidents or chancellors that oversees Association-wide issues and shall ensure that each division operates consistent with the basic purposes, fundamental policies and general principles of the Association (see Constitution 1 and 2). In addition, the administrative structure of each division shall empower a body of institutional presidents or chancellors to set forth the policies, rules and regulations for operating the division. Further, the administrative structure of each division shall empower a body of athletics administrators and faculty athletics representatives (and, in Division III, institutional presidents or chancellors, athletics direct reports and student-athletes) to make recommendations to the division’s body of institutional presidents or chancellors and to handle responsibilities delegated to it. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 10/3/05, 12/19/14, 2/10/15) 4.01.2 Guarantees. [*] The Association’s overall governance structure guarantees its members the following: (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) 4.01.2.1 Budget Allocations. [*] Members are guaranteed revenue through allocations made to each division from the Association’s general operating revenue. Division II shall receive at least 4.37 percent of the Association’s annual general operating revenue. Division III shall receive at least 3.18 percent of the Association’s annual general operating revenue. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) 4.01.2.1.1 General Operating Revenue. [*] General operating revenue, as used in this section, shall include at least all sources of revenue existing as of January 9, 1996, including revenue from contracts for these existing sources and revenue from any modified, extended or successor contract for such sources. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) 4.01.2.2 Championships. [*] Members are guaranteed access to national championships. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) 4.01.2.3 Membership Services. [*] Members are guaranteed services provided through the Association’s national office at least at the level provided as of January 9, 1996 (e.g., membership services, statistics, research). (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) 4.01.2.4 Special Programs. [*] Members are guaranteed the continuation of Association programs operating at the time of the adoption of this legislation (e.g., the catastrophic-injury insurance program, the drug-testing program, the Division I institutional performance). In addition, members are guaranteed the continuation of Association programs that were considered by the NCAA Council or Presidents Commission by the spring of 1995 and began operating after the adoption of this legislation. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) 4.02 Definitions and Applications. 4.02.1 Association. [*] The “Association,” as used in this Manual, refers to the National Collegiate Athletic Association, a diverse, voluntary, unincorporated Association of four-year colleges and universities, conferences, affiliated associations and other educational institutions. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) 4.02.2 Faculty Athletics Representative. A faculty athletics representative is a member of an institution’s faculty or administrative staff who is designated by the institution’s president or chancellor or other appropriate entity to represent the institution and its faculty in the institution’s relationships with the NCAA and its conference(s), if any (see Constitution 6.1.3). (Revised: 10/3/05) 4.02.3 On the Staff. On the staff, as it applies to individuals from member institutions or conferences who are eligible to serve on committees or as officers or representatives of the Association, is defined as those individuals who receive a regular salary from a member institution or organization for the performance of a regular staff function representing at least 50 percent of the normal workload for a staff member at that institution or conference. An individual on sabbatical or other temporary leave for a period not exceeding 12 consecutive months may be 4.01 General Principles............................................................ 19 4.02 Definitions and Applications...................................... 19 4.1 Board of Governors......................................................... 20 4.4 Presidents Council........................................................... 21 4.8 Management Council.................................................... 22 4.9 Committees/Cabinets................................................... 23 4.11 Administrative Committee.......................................... 23 4.13 Geographical Regions................................................... 24 2015-16 Division III – January 4ORGANIZATION
an institution or organization. An individual on terminal leave or on leave in excess of 12 consecutive months shall not be considered to be "on the staff. 4. 02. 4 Senior woman Administrator 4.02, 4.1 Institutional senior Woman Administrator. An institutional senior woman administrator is the highest-ranking female involved in the management of an institutions intercollegiate athletics program. An institution with a female director of athletics may designate a different female involved in the management of the member's program as a fifth representative to the NCaa governance structure. (Adopted: 1/14/02 effective 8/1/02, revised1906,12/5/0 4.02.5 Athletics Direct Report. An athletics direct report is the institutional staff member designated by the institutions president or chancellor for responsibility and oversight of the intercollegiate athletics program (Adopted: 1/15/11) 4.1 Board of governors 4.1.1 Composition. [* The Board of Governors shall consist of 20 members. The NCAA president and the chairs of the Division I Leadership Council and the Division II and Division III Management Councils shall be ex officio nonvoting members, except that the NCaa president is permitted to vote in the case of a tie among the voting members of the Board of Governors present and voting. The other 16 voting members of the Board of Governors shall include:(Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1197, Revised: 10/3/05, 4/30/08, 2/10/1 (a) Eight presidents or chancellors from the Division I Board of Directors from Football Bowl Subdivision insti- tutions;( Revised:103105,62907,4/3008) (b) Two presidents or chancellors from the Division I Board of Directors from Football Championship Subd sion institutions;(Revised: 10/3/05, 6/29/07, 4/30/08) (c) Two presidents or chancellors from the Division I Board of Directors from institutions that do not sponsor football( Revised:101305,62907,43008) (d) Two Division II presidents or chancellors from the Division II Presidents Council; and(Revised: 10/3/0 43008 (e) Two Division Ill presidents or chancellors from the Division III Presidents Council.(Revised: 10/3/05, 4/3008) 4.1.2 Duties and Responsibilities. [* The Board of Governors shall:(Adopted: 119/96 effective 8/1197, Revised: 2/10/15) (a) Provide final approval and oversight of the Associations budget; (b) Employ the NCAA president, who shall be administratively responsible to the board of Governors and who shall be authorized to employ such other persons as may be necessary to conduct efficiently the business of the Association;(Revised: 10 /3/05, 2/10/15) (c) Provide strategic planning for the Association as a whole; (d) Identify core issues that affect the Association as a whole; (e) Act on behalf of the Association by adopting and implementing policies to resolve core issues and other (g) Convene at least one combined meeting per year of the three divisional presidential governing bodies; (h) Convene at least one same-site meeting per year of the Division I Legislative Council and the Division II and Division III Management Councils;(Revised: 5/28/08) (i)Forward proposed amendments to Constitution 1 and 2 and other dominant legislation to the entire mem- bership for Gi) Call for a vote of the entire membership on the action of any division that it determines to be contrary to the basic purposes, fundamental policies and general principles set forth in the Associations constitution This action may be overridden by the Associations entire membership by a two-thirds majority vote of those Institutions voting (k)Call for an annual or special Convention of the Association ()Review and coordinate the catastrophic-injury and professional career insurance(disability injury/illness) programs; and (m)Compile the names of those individuals associated with intercollegiate athletics who died during the year im- mediately preceding the annual Convention. (Adopted: 1/13/03) 2015-16 Division //-January
20 considered to be “on the staff” of an institution or organization. An individual on terminal leave or on leave in excess of 12 consecutive months shall not be considered to be “on the staff.” 4.02.4 Senior Woman Administrator. 4.02.4.1 Institutional Senior Woman Administrator. An institutional senior woman administrator is the highest-ranking female involved in the management of an institution’s intercollegiate athletics program. An institution with a female director of athletics may designate a different female involved in the management of the member’s program as a fifth representative to the NCAA governance structure. (Adopted: 1/14/02 effective 8/1/02, Revised: 1/9/06, 12/5/06) 4.02.5 Athletics Direct Report. An athletics direct report is the institutional staff member designated by the institution’s president or chancellor for responsibility and oversight of the intercollegiate athletics program. (Adopted: 1/15/11) 4.1 Board of Governors. 4.1.1 Composition. [*] The Board of Governors shall consist of 20 members. The NCAA president and the chairs of the Division I Leadership Council and the Division II and Division III Management Councils shall be ex officio nonvoting members, except that the NCAA president is permitted to vote in the case of a tie among the voting members of the Board of Governors present and voting. The other 16 voting members of the Board of Governors shall include: (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 10/3/05, 4/30/08, 2/10/15) (a) Eight presidents or chancellors from the Division I Board of Directors from Football Bowl Subdivision institutions; (Revised: 10/3/05, 6/29/07, 4/30/08) (b) Two presidents or chancellors from the Division I Board of Directors from Football Championship Subdivision institutions; (Revised: 10/3/05, 6/29/07, 4/30/08) (c) Two presidents or chancellors from the Division I Board of Directors from institutions that do not sponsor football; (Revised: 10/3/05, 6/29/07, 4/30/08) (d) Two Division II presidents or chancellors from the Division II Presidents Council; and (Revised: 10/3/05, 4/30/08) (e) Two Division III presidents or chancellors from the Division III Presidents Council. (Revised: 10/3/05, 4/30/08) 4.1.2 Duties and Responsibilities. [*] The Board of Governors shall: (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 2/10/15) (a) Provide final approval and oversight of the Association’s budget; (b) Employ the NCAA president, who shall be administratively responsible to the Board of Governors and who shall be authorized to employ such other persons as may be necessary to conduct efficiently the business of the Association; (Revised: 10/3/05, 2/10/15) (c) Provide strategic planning for the Association as a whole; (d) Identify core issues that affect the Association as a whole; (e) Act on behalf of the Association by adopting and implementing policies to resolve core issues and other Association-wide matters; (Revised: 1/12/08) (f) Initiate and settle litigation; (g) Convene at least one combined meeting per year of the three divisional presidential governing bodies; (h) Convene at least one same-site meeting per year of the Division I Legislative Council and the Division II and Division III Management Councils; (Revised: 5/28/08) (i) Forward proposed amendments to Constitution 1 and 2 and other dominant legislation to the entire membership for a vote; (j) Call for a vote of the entire membership on the action of any division that it determines to be contrary to the basic purposes, fundamental policies and general principles set forth in the Association’s constitution. This action may be overridden by the Association’s entire membership by a two-thirds majority vote of those institutions voting; (k) Call for an annual or special Convention of the Association; (l) Review and coordinate the catastrophic-injury and professional career insurance (disability injury/illness) programs; and (m) Compile the names of those individuals associated with intercollegiate athletics who died during the year immediately preceding the annual Convention. (Adopted: 1/13/03) 2015-16 Division III – January