4.1.3 Election/Term of office. [* 4.1.3.1 Election. [* Division I members of the Board of Governors shall be appointed by the Division I Board of Directors. Divisions ll and lll members of the board of governors shall be red by the Divisions II and III Presidents Councils, respectively.(Adopted: 119/96 effective 8/1197, Revised: 2/10/15) 4.1.3.2 Terms. [* The terms of service of members of the board of Governors shall coincide with their ser- ce on the applicable divisional presidential governing body, unless otherwise specified by that governing body. (Adopted: 119/96 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 2/10/15) 4.1.3.3 Committee Chair. [" The Board of Governors shall elect one of its members to serve for a two-year riod as chair.(Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 2/10/15) 4. 4 Presidents counci 4. 4.1 Composition. The Presidents Council shall include 18 members and shall be comprised of Division IiI presidents or chancellors. At least two members of the Council shall be included from each Division III geo- graphical region (see Constitution 4.13.1. 1 for geographical regions)and seven members shall serve at large In addition, appropriate consideration shall be given to appointing Division Ill presidents or chancellors from historically black colleges and universities. The members of the Council shall include:( Adopted: 119/96 effective 8/1/97, revised:W/1299 effective8/19,103/05,913) (a) At least three institutional presidents or chancellors from colleges or universities with full-time undergrad enrollment of 2, 400 or more;(Revised: 10/3/05, 1/19/13) (b)At least three institutional presidents or chancellors from colleges or universities with full-time undergraduate enrollment between 1, 400 and 2, 400;(Revised: 10/3/05, 1/19/13) (c) At least three institutional presidents or chancellors from colleges or universities with full-time undergraduate lment of 1, 400 or less;(Revised. 1/19/13) (d) At least three institutional presidents or chancellors from public colleges or universities;(Revised: 10/3/05, 1/1913 (e) At least three institutional presidents or chancellors from private colleges or universities;(Revised: 10/3/05, 1/1913 (f) Ar least four institutional presidents or chancellors who are women;(Revised: 10/3/05, 1719/13) (g) Ar least four institutional presidents or chancellors who are men;( Revised: 10/3/05, 1/19/13) (h) At least two institutional presidents or chancellors who are members of an ethnic minority; and(Revised 10505) (i) At least two institutional presidents or chancellors who are not ethnic minorities. (Revised: 10/3/05) 4.4.2 Duties and Responsibilities. The Presidents Council shall: (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) (a)Implement policies adopted by the Associations Board of Governors;(Revised: 2/10/15) (b) Establish and direct the general policy of Division III (c) Establish a strategic plan for Division III (d) Adopt noncontroversial and intent-based amendments, and administrative bylaws to govern Division III dependent of the Management Council;(Revised: 5/4/11) (e) Sponsor Division III legislation independent of the Management Council;(Revised: 5/4/11) (f)Identify, before the printing of the notice of any Convention, Division III proposals for which a roll-call vote of the eligible voters may be required and designate during the Convention the roll-call votes that must occur; (g) Delegate the resolution of management issues to the Management Council and ratify those actions(see Cor stitution 4.8.3); (h) Ratify, amend or rescind the actions of the Management Council(see Constitution 4.8) (i) Assure that there is gender and ethnic diversity among its membership, the membership of the Management Council(see Constitution 4.8)and the membership of each of the other bodies in the Division Ill administra () Make budgetary recommendations to the Associations Board of Governors related to Division III matters, including championships, and approve the use of funds allocated to Division Ill;(Revised: 2/10/15) (k) Approve regulations providing for the administration of Division Ill championships; and () Advise the Board of Governors concerning the employment of the NCAa president and concerning the over- sight of his or her employment.(Revised: 10/3/05, 2/10/15) 4.4.3 Election/Term of offic 4.4.3.1 Selection. Members of the Presidents Council shall be selected by Division III presidents or chancel lors. The Council annually shall appoint a nominating committee, which shall present to the Council(before the 2015-16 Division /1-January
4ORGANIZATION 21 4.1.3 Election/Term of Office. [*] 4.1.3.1 Election. [*] Division I members of the Board of Governors shall be appointed by the Division I Board of Directors. Divisions II and III members of the Board of Governors shall be appointed by the Divisions II and III Presidents Councils, respectively. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 2/10/15) 4.1.3.2 Terms. [*] The terms of service of members of the Board of Governors shall coincide with their service on the applicable divisional presidential governing body, unless otherwise specified by that governing body. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 2/10/15) 4.1.3.3 Committee Chair. [*] The Board of Governors shall elect one of its members to serve for a two-year period as chair. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 2/10/15) 4.4 Presidents Council. 4.4.1 Composition. The Presidents Council shall include 18 members and shall be comprised of Division III presidents or chancellors. At least two members of the Council shall be included from each Division III geographical region (see Constitution 4.13.1.1 for geographical regions) and seven members shall serve “at large.” In addition, appropriate consideration shall be given to appointing Division III presidents or chancellors from historically black colleges and universities. The members of the Council shall include: (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 1/12/99 effective 8/1/99, 10/3/05, 1/19/13) (a) At least three institutional presidents or chancellors from colleges or universities with full-time undergraduate enrollment of 2,400 or more; (Revised: 10/3/05, 1/19/13) (b) At least three institutional presidents or chancellors from colleges or universities with full-time undergraduate enrollment between 1,400 and 2,400; (Revised: 10/3/05, 1/19/13) (c) At least three institutional presidents or chancellors from colleges or universities with full-time undergraduate enrollment of 1,400 or less; (Revised: 1/19/13) (d) At least three institutional presidents or chancellors from public colleges or universities; (Revised: 10/3/05, 1/19/13) (e) At least three institutional presidents or chancellors from private colleges or universities; (Revised: 10/3/05, 1/19/13) (f) At least four institutional presidents or chancellors who are women; (Revised: 10/3/05, 1/19/13) (g) At least four institutional presidents or chancellors who are men; (Revised: 10/3/05, 1/19/13) (h) At least two institutional presidents or chancellors who are members of an ethnic minority; and (Revised: 10/3/05) (i) At least two institutional presidents or chancellors who are not ethnic minorities. (Revised: 10/3/05) 4.4.2 Duties and Responsibilities. The Presidents Council shall: (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) (a) Implement policies adopted by the Association’s Board of Governors; (Revised: 2/10/15) (b) Establish and direct the general policy of Division III; (c) Establish a strategic plan for Division III; (d) Adopt noncontroversial and intent-based amendments, and administrative bylaws to govern Division III independent of the Management Council; (Revised: 5/4/11) (e) Sponsor Division III legislation independent of the Management Council; (Revised: 5/4/11) (f) Identify, before the printing of the notice of any Convention, Division III proposals for which a roll-call vote of the eligible voters may be required and designate during the Convention the roll-call votes that must occur; (g) Delegate the resolution of management issues to the Management Council and ratify those actions (see Constitution 4.8.3); (h) Ratify, amend or rescind the actions of the Management Council (see Constitution 4.8); (i) Assure that there is gender and ethnic diversity among its membership, the membership of the Management Council (see Constitution 4.8) and the membership of each of the other bodies in the Division III administrative structure; (j) Make budgetary recommendations to the Association’s Board of Governors related to Division III matters, including championships, and approve the use of funds allocated to Division III; (Revised: 2/10/15) (k) Approve regulations providing for the administration of Division III championships; and (l) Advise the Board of Governors concerning the employment of the NCAA president and concerning the oversight of his or her employment. (Revised: 10/3/05, 2/10/15) 4.4.3 Election/Term of Office. 4.4.3.1 Selection. Members of the Presidents Council shall be selected by Division III presidents or chancellors. The Council annually shall appoint a nominating committee, which shall present to the Council (before the 2015-16 Division III – January 4ORGANIZATION
Convention) a slate of nominees to serve as members of the Council. Additional candidates shall be placed on the appropriate slate of nominees if such candidates have the endorsement of at least 10 presidents or chancel lors of Division III institutions. In all cases, an effort shall be made to develop a balanced slate that provides fair representation among the divisions regions, conferences and institutions. At no time shall two individuals from the same institution serve on the Presidents Council and Management Council simultaneously (Adopted: 119/96 ective8/1/97, revised:103/05,85306 4.4.3.1.1 Mail Vote. Members of the Presidents Council shall be elected by mail vote of the presidents or chancellors of Division III institutions. Voting by proxy shall not be allowed. The election shall not be sub- ject to the requirement in Roberts Rules of Order, Newly Revised, that all candidates in an election remain in contention until one receives a majority (Adopted. 119/96 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 10/3/05) 4.4.3.1.2 Vacancies. The Presidents Council, by a majority vote, may fill a vacancy that occurs among the members for the unexpired term. Members appointed to fill vacancies shall be appointed only for the Unexpired portion of that term. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1197) 4.4.3.2 Term of Office. Members of the Presidents Council shall serve four-year terms. The Presidents Coun cil may waive the four-year term limit if an extension is necessary and appropriate to enhance the Presidents Councils continuity and effectiveness or otherwise allow the Presidents Council to continue to fulfill its repre- ntational requirements. Members shall not be eligible for another term on the Council until two years have lapsed. An individual may not serve on the Council for more than two terms (Adopted: 119/96 effective 8/1/97, 4.4.3.3 Staggered Terms. The terms of service of Presidents Council members shall expire on a staggered basis to provide for continuity. Members may be appointed for less than full terms in order to accomplish this purpose. Adopted: 119/96 effective 8/1/97) 4. 4.3.4 Determination of Full Term. Presidents Council members who serve more than one-half of a term hall be considered to have served a full term. (Adopted: 119/96 effective 8/1197) 4.8 Management Council. 4.8.1 Composition. The Management Council shall include 21 members and shall be comprised of Divi sion III presidents or chancellors, athletics direct reports(non-presidents or chancellors with oversight of intercol- legiate athletics), faculty athletics representatives, directors of athletics, senior woman administrators, conference representatives and student-athletes. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 10/3/05, 4.8. 1.1 Members who Are not student-Athletes at least two members who are not student-athletes shall be included from each Division Ill geographical region(see Constitution 4. 13. 1. 1). One of these members shall serve as chair and one shall serve as vice chair. These members also shall incude: (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1(97, Revised/l4/97 effective8/197 (a) at least nine directors of athletics or senior woman administrators (b) At least two institutional presidents or chancellors; (Revised: 10/3/05) (c) At least two athletics direct reports;(Adopted: 1/15/11) (d) At least two faculty athletics representatives;(Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) (e) At least three members of an ethnic minority; (f)At least eight men; and(Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 4.8.1.2 Student-Athletes. Two members of the Management Council shall be members of the Student- Athlete Advisory Committee per Bylaw 21.9.5.10.3 (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1197) 4.8.2 Vacancies. A representative of a playing conference or member institution whose term of service has expired shall not be replaced on the Management Council by a representative of the same conference or institution for a period of at least one year. At no time shall two individuals from the same institution serve on the Presidents Council and Management Council simultaneously (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 8/3/06) 4.8.2.1 Exception-Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. The Management Council may waive the application of Constitution 4.8.2 for Student-Athlete Advisory Committee members selected to serve on the Management Council (Adopted: 1/14/02, Revised. 5/4/11) 4.8.3 Duties and Responsibilities. The Management Council shall: (Adopted: 119/96 effective 8/1197, Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1197) (a)Implement policies adopted by the Association's Board of Governors and the Presidents Council;(Revised. 2/10/15) (b)Resolve Division III issues 2015-16 Division //-January
22 Convention) a slate of nominees to serve as members of the Council. Additional candidates shall be placed on the appropriate slate of nominees if such candidates have the endorsement of at least 10 presidents or chancellors of Division III institutions. In all cases, an effort shall be made to develop a balanced slate that provides fair representation among the division’s regions, conferences and institutions. At no time shall two individuals from the same institution serve on the Presidents Council and Management Council simultaneously. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 10/3/05, 8/3/06) 4.4.3.1.1 Mail Vote. Members of the Presidents Council shall be elected by mail vote of the presidents or chancellors of Division III institutions. Voting by proxy shall not be allowed. The election shall not be subject to the requirement in Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, that all candidates in an election remain in contention until one receives a majority. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 10/3/05) 4.4.3.1.2 Vacancies. The Presidents Council, by a majority vote, may fill a vacancy that occurs among the members for the unexpired term. Members appointed to fill vacancies shall be appointed only for the unexpired portion of that term. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) 4.4.3.2 Term of Office. Members of the Presidents Council shall serve four-year terms. The Presidents Council may waive the four-year term limit if an extension is necessary and appropriate to enhance the Presidents Council’s continuity and effectiveness or otherwise allow the Presidents Council to continue to fulfill its representational requirements. Members shall not be eligible for another term on the Council until two years have elapsed. An individual may not serve on the Council for more than two terms. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 1/11/12) 4.4.3.3 Staggered Terms. The terms of service of Presidents Council members shall expire on a staggered basis to provide for continuity. Members may be appointed for less than full terms in order to accomplish this purpose. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) 4.4.3.4 Determination of Full Term. Presidents Council members who serve more than one-half of a term shall be considered to have served a full term. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) 4.8 Management Council. 4.8.1 Composition. The Management Council shall include 21 members and shall be comprised of Division III presidents or chancellors, athletics direct reports (non-presidents or chancellors with oversight of intercollegiate athletics), faculty athletics representatives, directors of athletics, senior woman administrators, conference representatives and student-athletes. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, 10/3/05, 1/15/11) 4.8.1.1 Members Who Are Not Student-Athletes. At least two members who are not student-athletes shall be included from each Division III geographical region (see Constitution 4.13.1.1). One of these members shall serve as chair and one shall serve as vice chair. These members also shall include: (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) (a) At least nine directors of athletics or senior woman administrators; (b) At least two institutional presidents or chancellors; (Revised: 10/3/05) (c) At least two athletics direct reports; (Adopted: 1/15/11) (d) At least two faculty athletics representatives; (Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) (e) At least three members of an ethnic minority; (f) At least eight men; and (Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) (g) At least eight women. (Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 4.8.1.2 Student-Athletes. Two members of the Management Council shall be members of the StudentAthlete Advisory Committee per Bylaw 21.9.5.10.3. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 4.8.2 Vacancies. A representative of a playing conference or member institution whose term of service has expired shall not be replaced on the Management Council by a representative of the same conference or institution for a period of at least one year. At no time shall two individuals from the same institution serve on the Presidents Council and Management Council simultaneously. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 8/3/06) 4.8.2.1 Exception—Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. The Management Council may waive the application of Constitution 4.8.2 for Student-Athlete Advisory Committee members selected to serve on the Management Council. (Adopted: 1/14/02, Revised: 5/4/11) 4.8.3 Duties and Responsibilities. The Management Council shall: (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) (a) Implement policies adopted by the Association’s Board of Governors and the Presidents Council; (Revised: 2/10/15) (b) Resolve Division III issues; 2015-16 Division III – January
(c) Make recommendations to the Presidents Council related to Division III matters as it deems appropriate. including budgetary recommendations and recommendations related to championshi (d) Adopt noncontroversial and intent-based amendments, and administrative bylaws to govern Division III; ( Revised:5/4/11) (e) Sponsor legislative proposals in accordance with Constitution 4. 4.2-(h);(Revised: 1/15/11) (f)Make interpretations of the bylaws of Division Ill (g) Delegate the resolution of Division III issues to the Division III substructure and consider relevant reports and recommendations from the Division Ill substructure (h) Review appeals by member institutions of decisions made by a Division Ill committee or the NCAa staff regarding the application of NCAa legislation to a particular situation when no other committee, subcom- nittee or conference has the authority to act. The Management Council shall review the complete record in rder to determine whether there is sufficient basis to grant relief from the application of the legislation; and (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 1/10/01, 5/4/11) (i) Administer duties related to the business session of the annual Convention, including arrangements, pro- grams,rules, voting and the examination and approval of the voting credentials of delegates. (Adopted. 1/1419 ffective 8/1/97) 4.8. 4 Election/ Term of Office 4.8.4.1 Selection. Members of the Management Council shall be selected by the Division Ill membershi Annually, a slate of candidates shall be solicited from the Division III membership. The nominees will be identi- fied by the Management Council (or a subcommittee of the Management Council), and then forwarded to the Presidents Council for approval before consideration by the full Division III membership at the Convention. (Adopted: 119/96 effective 8/1197) 4.8.4.1.1 Vacancies. When a vacancy occurs on the Council, the Council, by a majority vote, may fill the unexpired term. Members appointed to fill vacancies shall be appointed only for the unexpired portion of that term(Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) 4.8.4.2 Election. The Management Council members shall be elected at the Division III Convention. Mem- bers shall be elected by the Division Ill membership present and voting. The election shall not be subject to the requirement in Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised, that all candidates in an election remain in contention until one receives a majority( Adopted. 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) 4. 8.4.3 Term of Office. Members of the Management Council shall serve four-year terms. Members shall not be eligible for re-election to another term on the Council until four years have elapsed. A member may not serve the Council more than two terms (Adopted. 119/96 efective 8/1/97) 4.8.4. 4 Staggered Terms. The terms of service of Management Council members shall expire on a staggered basis to provide for continuity. Members may be appointed for less than full terms in order to accomplish this purpose. Adopted: 119/96 effective 8/1197) 4. 8.4.5 Determination of Full Term. Management Council members who serve more than one-half of a term shall be considered to have served a full term. (Adopted: 119/96 effective 8/1/97) 4.9 Committees/ Cabinets The bylaws shall provide for the establishment of such a governance substructure(e.g, cabinets, committees)as each division considers necessary. The number of members and tenure of each divisions governance substructure shall be stipulated in Bylaw 21(Adopted: 119/96 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 12/5/06, 4.11 Administrative Committee 4.11.1 Composition. The Administrative Committee shall consist of five members, including the chair of the Presidents Council, the vice chair of the Presidents Council and the chair of the Management Council. If the chair of the Management Council is a president or chancellor, the committee also shall include two athletics ad ministrators who are senior members of the Management Council. If the chair of the Management Council is not a president or chancellor, the committee also shall include a president or chancellor serving on the Management Council and a senior member of the Management Council (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1197, Revised: 10/3/05) 4.11.2 Duties. The committee shall be empowered in the interim between meetings of the Presidents Council and Management Council to transact items of business clearly necessary to promote the normal and orderly ad- ministration of Division Ill.(Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 4.11.3 Ratification. All actions of the Administrative Committee shall be reported to and subject to ratifica- tion by the Management Council and Presidents Council at their next regularly scheduled meetings. (Adopted 1/14197 effective 8/1197) 2015-16 Division /1-January
4ORGANIZATION 23 (c) Make recommendations to the Presidents Council related to Division III matters as it deems appropriate, including budgetary recommendations and recommendations related to championships; (d) Adopt noncontroversial and intent-based amendments, and administrative bylaws to govern Division III; (Revised: 5/4/11) (e) Sponsor legislative proposals in accordance with Constitution 4.4.2-(h); (Revised: 1/15/11) (f) Make interpretations of the bylaws of Division III; (g) Delegate the resolution of Division III issues to the Division III substructure and consider relevant reports and recommendations from the Division III substructure; (h) Review appeals by member institutions of decisions made by a Division III committee or the NCAA staff regarding the application of NCAA legislation to a particular situation when no other committee, subcommittee or conference has the authority to act. The Management Council shall review the complete record in order to determine whether there is sufficient basis to grant relief from the application of the legislation; and (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 1/10/01, 5/4/11) (i) Administer duties related to the business session of the annual Convention, including arrangements, programs, rules, voting and the examination and approval of the voting credentials of delegates. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 4.8.4 Election/Term of Office. 4.8.4.1 Selection. Members of the Management Council shall be selected by the Division III membership. Annually, a slate of candidates shall be solicited from the Division III membership. The nominees will be identified by the Management Council (or a subcommittee of the Management Council), and then forwarded to the Presidents Council for approval before consideration by the full Division III membership at the Convention. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) 4.8.4.1.1 Vacancies. When a vacancy occurs on the Council, the Council, by a majority vote, may fill the unexpired term. Members appointed to fill vacancies shall be appointed only for the unexpired portion of that term. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) 4.8.4.2 Election. The Management Council members shall be elected at the Division III Convention. Members shall be elected by the Division III membership present and voting. The election shall not be subject to the requirement in Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, that all candidates in an election remain in contention until one receives a majority. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) 4.8.4.3 Term of Office. Members of the Management Council shall serve four-year terms. Members shall not be eligible for re-election to another term on the Council until four years have elapsed. A member may not serve on the Council more than two terms. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) 4.8.4.4 Staggered Terms. The terms of service of Management Council members shall expire on a staggered basis to provide for continuity. Members may be appointed for less than full terms in order to accomplish this purpose. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) 4.8.4.5 Determination of Full Term. Management Council members who serve more than one-half of a term shall be considered to have served a full term. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) 4.9 Committees/Cabinets. The bylaws shall provide for the establishment of such a governance substructure (e.g., cabinets, committees) as each division considers necessary. The number of members and tenure of each division’s governance substructure shall be stipulated in Bylaw 21. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 12/5/06) 4.11 Administrative Committee. 4.11.1 Composition. The Administrative Committee shall consist of five members, including the chair of the Presidents Council, the vice chair of the Presidents Council and the chair of the Management Council. If the chair of the Management Council is a president or chancellor, the committee also shall include two athletics administrators who are senior members of the Management Council. If the chair of the Management Council is not a president or chancellor, the committee also shall include a president or chancellor serving on the Management Council and a senior member of the Management Council. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 10/3/05) 4.11.2 Duties. The committee shall be empowered in the interim between meetings of the Presidents Council and Management Council to transact items of business clearly necessary to promote the normal and orderly administration of Division III. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 4.11.3 Ratification. All actions of the Administrative Committee shall be reported to and subject to ratification by the Management Council and Presidents Council at their next regularly scheduled meetings. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 2015-16 Division III – January 4ORGANIZATION
4.13 Geographical Regions. 4.13.1 Geographical Regions. For the purpose of repr ion on the presidents Council and the man- gement Council(see Constitution 4.4 and 4.8), the Association shall be divided into geographical regions. (Re vised.1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) 4.13.1.1 Division Ill. The geographical regions are as follows:(Revised: 119/96 effective 8/1/97) (a)Region 1--Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, N shire, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Vermont; (Revised: 1/12/99) (b)Region 2New York, Pennsylvania;(Revised: 1/12/99) (c) Region 3-Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi North Carolina, Ohio, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Te e,Virginia,West a;and(revised: 1/12199) (d) Region 4-Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawai, Idaho, Illinois, lowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Da kota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming 2015-16 Division //-January
24 4.13 Geographical Regions. 4.13.1 Geographical Regions. For the purpose of representation on the Presidents Council and the Management Council (see Constitution 4.4 and 4.8), the Association shall be divided into geographical regions. (Revised: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) 4.13.1.1 Division III. The geographical regions are as follows: (Revised: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) (a) Region 1—Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Vermont; (Revised: 1/12/99) (b) Region 2—New York, Pennsylvania; (Revised: 1/12/99) (c) Region 3—Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia; and (Revised: 1/12/99) (d) Region 4—Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming. 2015-16 Division III – January
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4ORGANIZATION 25 FIGURE 4-1 Division III Organizational Structure Division III Championships Committee * (9) Division III Financial Aid Committee (12) Division III Committee on Infractions (5) Division III Infractions Appeals Committee $ (5) Division III Interpretations and Legislation Committee (8) Division III Membership Committee (10) Division III Nominating Committee (8) Division III Strategic Planning and Finance Committee (13) Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee ** Division III Committee on Student-Athlete Reinstatement (6) Division III Presidents Council (18) Division III Administrative Committee (5) Division III Management Council (21) ( ) Represents the number of individuals who will serve on this committee. * All Division III sports committees report to the Division III Championships Committee. The following are common committees with playing rules and championships administration responsibilities — Women’s Bowling, Men’s and Women’s Rifle, Men’s and Women’s Skiing, Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving, Men’s and Women’s Track and Field, Men’s and Women’s Water Polo and Wrestling. ** The size of the committee depends on the number of Division III conferences (see Bylaw 21.9.5.10). $ The Division III Infractions Appeals Committee shall hear and act on an institution’s appeal of the findings of major violations by the Division III Committee on Infractions. 2015-16 Division III – January 4ORGANIZATION