(c) A policy that precludes a student-athlete diagnosed with a concussion from returning to athletics activity (e. g, competition, practice, conditioning sessions) for at least the remainder of that calendar day; and ) policy that requires medical clearance for a student-athlete diagnosed with a concussion to return to the athletics activity(e.g, competition, practice, conditioning sessions)as determined by a physician(e. g physician)or the physic 3.2. 4.18.1 Concussion Safety Protocol [A] An institution shall submit its Concussion Safety Proto- col to the Concussion Safety Protocol Committee by May 1 of each year. The protocol shall be consistent with the Inter-Association Consensus: Diagnosis and Management of Sport-Related Concussion Guide- lines and shall include:( Adopted: 1/17/15) )Policies and procedures that meet the requirements of Constitution 3. 2.4.17; (b) Procedures for preparticipation baseline testing of each student-athlete (c)Procedures for reducing exposure to head injuries (d) Procedures for education about concussion, including a policy that addresses return-to-learn; (e) Procedures to ensure that proper and appropriate concussion management, consistent with best known practices and the Inter-Association Consensus: Diagnosis and Management of Sport-Related Concussion Guidelines, is made available to any student-athlete who has suffered a concussion (f)Procedures requiring that the process of identifying, removing from game or practice, and assessing a student-athlete for concussion are (g) A written certificate of compliance signed by the institutions athletics director. 3.2. 4.18.1.1 Information to Concussion Safety Protocol Committee. [A] An institution shall provide information to the Concussion Safety Protocol Committee, as the committee may request, ncerning any incident in which a student-athlete may have suffered a concussion. (Adopted: 1/17/15) dent-athlete catastrophic fatalities, near fatalities and catastrophic injuries(e.g, injuries and illnesses related to head,neck, spine, cardiac, pulmonary, heat, sickle cell trait, eyes)to the NCAA on an annual basis pursuant to policies and procedures that govern such data as determined by the Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports(Adopted: 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14) 3.2.4.20 Use of a student -Athlete's Name or likeness 3. 20.1 Contracts and Commercial Agreements. For agreements that may involve the use of a student-athlete's name or likeness, an institution shall include language in all licensing, marketing s- ship, advertising, broadcast and other commercial agreements that outlines the commercial entitys tion to comply with relevant NCAA legislation, interpretations and policies on the use of a student-athlete's name or likeness. (Adopted: 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11) 3.2. 4.20. 2 Written Policies. An institution shall maintain written policies for its licensing, marketing onsorship, advertising, broadcast and other commercial agreements that may involve the use of a student athlete's name or likeness. Such policies shall be made available for examination on request by an nCaA staff member or an authorized ative of the NCAA (Adopted: 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11) 3.2.5 Loss of Active Membership. 3.2.5.1 Termination or Suspension. The membership of any active member failing to maintain the academic or athletics standards required for such membership or failing to meet the conditions and obligations of member ship may be suspended, terminated or otherwise disciplined by a vote of two-thirds of the delegates present and voting at an annual Convention. Membership shall not be suspended or terminated unless: (Revised: 3/8/06) (a) Anotice of intention to suspend or terminate membership, stating the grounds on which such a motion will be based, is given in writing to the chair of the Board of Directors and to the president or chancellor of the member institution on or before the first day of November prior to the Convention (c)Such notice is incuded. proves the notification of intention to move for suspension or termination; and (b)The board of Directors in the official notice of the annual convention 3.2.5.1.1 Cessation of Rights and Privileges. All rights and privileges of the member shall cease upon any termination or suspension of active membership 3.2.5.2 Removal of Accreditation. If an active member's accreditation is removed by its regional accrediting agency, it shall immediately forfeit its membership in the Association. (Revised: 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11) 3.2.5.3 Failure to Pay Dues. If an active member fails to pay its annual dues for one year, its membership shall be automatically terminated. 3.2.5.4 Failure to Satisfy the Academic Performance Program. A member institution may be placed in a restricted membership category if the institution or its sports team(s) has failed to comply with the establish requirements of the academic performance program. (See Bylaw 14.8.) (Adopted: 4/29/04 effective 8/1104, Re- vised: 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11, 10/27/11; applicable to penalties assessed for the 2012-13 academic year and beyond) 2016-17 Division /-August
6 (c) A policy that precludes a student-athlete diagnosed with a concussion from returning to athletics activity (e.g., competition, practice, conditioning sessions) for at least the remainder of that calendar day; and (d) A policy that requires medical clearance for a student-athlete diagnosed with a concussion to return to the athletics activity (e.g., competition, practice, conditioning sessions) as determined by a physician (e.g., team physician) or the physician’s designee. 3.2.4.18.1 Concussion Safety Protocol. [A] An institution shall submit its Concussion Safety Protocol to the Concussion Safety Protocol Committee by May 1 of each year. The protocol shall be consistent with the Inter-Association Consensus: Diagnosis and Management of Sport-Related Concussion Guidelines and shall include: (Adopted: 1/17/15) (a) Policies and procedures that meet the requirements of Constitution 3.2.4.17; (b) Procedures for preparticipation baseline testing of each student-athlete; (c) Procedures for reducing exposure to head injuries; (d) Procedures for education about concussion, including a policy that addresses return-to-learn; (e) Procedures to ensure that proper and appropriate concussion management, consistent with best known practices and the Inter-Association Consensus: Diagnosis and Management of Sport-Related Concussion Guidelines, is made available to any student-athlete who has suffered a concussion; (f) Procedures requiring that the process of identifying, removing from game or practice, and assessing a student-athlete for a possible concussion are reviewed annually; and (g) A written certificate of compliance signed by the institution’s athletics director. 3.2.4.18.1.1 Information to Concussion Safety Protocol Committee. [A] An institution shall provide information to the Concussion Safety Protocol Committee, as the committee may request, concerning any incident in which a student-athlete may have suffered a concussion. (Adopted: 1/17/15) 3.2.4.19 Catastrophic Sport Injury Report. An active member institution shall submit data detailing student-athlete catastrophic fatalities, near fatalities and catastrophic injuries (e.g., injuries and illnesses related to head, neck, spine, cardiac, pulmonary, heat, sickle cell trait, eyes) to the NCAA on an annual basis pursuant to policies and procedures that govern such data as determined by the Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports. (Adopted: 1/18/14 effective 8/1/14) 3.2.4.20 Use of a Student-Athlete’s Name or Likeness. 3.2.4.20.1 Contracts and Commercial Agreements. For agreements that may involve the use of a student-athlete’s name or likeness, an institution shall include language in all licensing, marketing, sponsorship, advertising, broadcast and other commercial agreements that outlines the commercial entity’s obligation to comply with relevant NCAA legislation, interpretations and policies on the use of a student-athlete’s name or likeness. (Adopted: 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11) 3.2.4.20.2 Written Policies. An institution shall maintain written policies for its licensing, marketing, sponsorship, advertising, broadcast and other commercial agreements that may involve the use of a studentathlete’s name or likeness. Such policies shall be made available for examination on request by an NCAA staff member or an authorized representative of the NCAA. (Adopted: 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11) 3.2.5 Loss of Active Membership. 3.2.5.1 Termination or Suspension. The membership of any active 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 suspended, terminated or otherwise disciplined by a vote of two-thirds of the delegates present and voting at an annual Convention. Membership shall not be suspended or terminated unless: (Revised: 3/8/06) (a) A notice of intention to suspend or terminate membership, stating the grounds on which such a motion will be based, is given in writing to the chair of the Board of Directors and to the president or chancellor of the member institution on or before the first day of November prior to the Convention; (b) The Board of Directors approves the notification of intention to move for suspension or termination; and (c) Such notice is included in the Official Notice of the annual Convention. 3.2.5.1.1 Cessation of Rights and Privileges. All rights and privileges of the member shall cease upon any termination or suspension of active membership. 3.2.5.2 Removal of Accreditation. If an active member’s accreditation is removed by its regional accrediting agency, it shall immediately forfeit its membership in the Association. (Revised: 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11) 3.2.5.3 Failure to Pay Dues. If an active member fails to pay its annual dues for one year, its membership shall be automatically terminated. 3.2.5.4 Failure to Satisfy the Academic Performance Program. A member institution may be placed in a restricted membership category if the institution or its sports team(s) has failed to comply with the established requirements of the academic performance program. (See Bylaw 14.8.) (Adopted: 4/29/04 effective 8/1/04, Revised: 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11, 10/27/11; applicable to penalties assessed for the 2012-13 academic year and beyond) 2016-17 Division I – August
3. 2.5.5 Reinstatement of Terminated Member. Any active member whose membership has been termi- nated(see Constitution 3. 2.5. 1)may have it reinstated by a two-thirds vote of the members present and voting at any annual Convention. 3. 2.5.6 Reinstatement of Suspended Member. Any active member whose membership has been sus- ded may be reinstated to good standing in accordance with the 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 Directors or by vote of the majority of the members present and voting at any annual Convention 3.2.6 Discipline of Active Members. Disciplinary or corrective actions other than suspension or termina tion of membership may be effected during the period betw nal Conventions for violation of ncaa rules (See Bylaw 19 )(Revised: 7/31/1 3.2.6.1 Restoration of Good Standing. Disciplined members shall resume good standing in accordance vith the terms of the disciplinary action taken, or may be restored to good standing at any time by a majority vote of the members of the Committee on Infractions present and voting. If fewer than eight members are pres- ent, any committee action requires a favorable vote of at least four committee members. Disciplined members also may be restored to good standing at the annual Convention, by vote of a majority of the members present 3.3 Member Conference 3.3.1 Eligibility. 3.3.1.1 Competitive and Legislative Body. A member conference shall be both a competitive and a leg sative body on the conference level (see Constitution 3.02. 1 and 3.02.2).(Revised: 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11) 3.3.1.2 Conference Competition Requirement. Conference membership is available to duly elected at letics conferences of colleges and universities that conduct conference competition and determine a champion in one or more sports in which the Association conducts championships or for which it is responsible for providing playing rules for intercollegiate competition. 3.3.1.3 Composition of Conference. All of the members of the conference shall be active members of di- I or be engaged in the reclassification process pursuant to Bylaw 20.5.(Revised: 1/11/94 effective 9/2/94, /5/1cite8/1/1 3.3.2 Privileges. 3.3.2.1 Privileges of Member Conferences. Member conferences shall be entitled to all of the privileges of active members except the right to compete as such in NCAA championships. A copy of NCAA Champion magazine shall be sent to each member of the NCAA. 3.3.2.2 Voting Rights. Only those member conferences that meet the criteria of Bylaw 20.02.5 shall be per mitted to vote on issues before the Association. (Revised: 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11) 3.3.2.2.1 Football Issues. Conference championship competition shall be conducted in football in or- der for the conference to vote on issues pertaining only to football. (Revised 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11) 3.3.2.3 Use of Associations Registered Marks. Member conferences may use the registered marks of the Association(the Associations name, logo or other insignia)only in accordance with guidelines established by the Board of Governors. (Revised: 10/30/14) 33. 3 Election procedures 3.3.3.1 Application. An athletics conference desiring to become a member conference shall make applica tion on a form available from the national office by June 1 for membership effective August l of the following academic year. A check in the appropriate amount for annual dues(see Constitution 3. 7.2)shall accom the application. Should the applicant fail election, the dues paid shall be refunded.(Revised: 4/25/02, 1/15/11 effective&/∥D 3.3.3.2 Election. Athletics conferences may be elected as member conferences by a majority vote of the del- egates present and voting at an annual Convention or by a majority vote of the board of Directors, effective the following August 1.(Revised: 4/25/02, 11/1107 effective 8/1108, 10/28/10, 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11) 3.3.4 Conditions and obligations of Membership. 3.3.4.1 General. The member conferences of this Association agree to administer their athletics programs in accordance with the constitution, bylaws and other legislation of the Association. 3.3.4.2 Conference Competition. Member conferences shall conduct conference competition and dete mine a champion in one or more sports in which the Association conducts championships or for which it is esponsible for providing playing rules for intercollegiate competition 3.3.4.3 Officiating. A multisport conference shall provide oversight of the officiating programs for selectin aining and assigning officials for its men's and womens basketball programs. (Adopted: 1/15/11 effective 8/1/1 3.3.4.4 Compliance Program. A multisport conference shall have a comprehensive compliance program (Adopted: 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11) 2016-17 Division /-August
3NCAA MEMBERSHIP 7 3.2.5.5 Reinstatement of Terminated Member. Any active member whose membership has been terminated (see Constitution 3.2.5.1) may have it reinstated by a two-thirds vote of the members present and voting at any annual Convention. 3.2.5.6 Reinstatement of Suspended Member. Any active 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 Directors or by vote of the majority of the members present and voting at any annual Convention. 3.2.6 Discipline of Active 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 Bylaw 19.) (Revised: 7/31/14) 3.2.6.1 Restoration of Good Standing. Disciplined members shall resume good standing in accordance with the terms of the disciplinary action taken, or may be restored to good standing at any time by a majority vote of the members of the Committee on Infractions present and voting. If fewer than eight members are present, any committee action requires a favorable vote of at least four committee members. Disciplined members also may be restored to good standing at the annual Convention, by vote of a majority of the members present and voting. 3.3 Member Conference. 3.3.1 Eligibility. 3.3.1.1 Competitive and Legislative Body. A member conference shall be both a competitive and a legislative body on the conference level (see Constitution 3.02.1 and 3.02.2). (Revised: 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11) 3.3.1.2 Conference Competition Requirement. Conference membership is available to duly elected athletics conferences of colleges and universities that conduct conference competition and determine a champion in one or more sports in which the Association conducts championships or for which it is responsible for providing playing rules for intercollegiate competition. 3.3.1.3 Composition of Conference. All of the members of the conference shall be active members of Division I or be engaged in the reclassification process pursuant to Bylaw 20.5. (Revised: 1/11/94 effective 9/2/94, 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11) 3.3.2 Privileges. 3.3.2.1 Privileges of Member Conferences. Member conferences shall be entitled to all of the privileges of active members except the right to compete as such in NCAA championships. A copy of NCAA Champion magazine shall be sent to each member of the NCAA. 3.3.2.2 Voting Rights. Only those member conferences that meet the criteria of Bylaw 20.02.5 shall be permitted to vote on issues before the Association. (Revised: 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11) 3.3.2.2.1 Football Issues. Conference championship competition shall be conducted in football in order for the conference to vote on issues pertaining only to football. (Revised: 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11) 3.3.2.3 Use of Association’s Registered Marks. Member conferences may use the registered marks of the Association (the Association’s name, logo or other insignia) only in accordance with guidelines established by the Board of Governors. (Revised: 10/30/14) 3.3.3 Election Procedures. 3.3.3.1 Application. An athletics conference desiring to become a member conference shall make application on a form available from the national office by June 1 for membership effective August 1 of the following academic year. 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. (Revised: 4/25/02, 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11) 3.3.3.2 Election. Athletics conferences may be elected as member conferences by a majority vote of the delegates present and voting at an annual Convention or by a majority vote of the Board of Directors, effective the following August 1. (Revised: 4/25/02, 11/1/07 effective 8/1/08, 10/28/10, 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11) 3.3.4 Conditions and Obligations of Membership. 3.3.4.1 General. The member conferences of this Association agree to administer their athletics programs in accordance with the constitution, bylaws and other legislation of the Association. 3.3.4.2 Conference Competition. Member conferences shall conduct conference competition and determine a champion in one or more sports in which the Association conducts championships or for which it is responsible for providing playing rules for intercollegiate competition. 3.3.4.3 Officiating. A multisport conference shall provide oversight of the officiating programs for selecting, training and assigning officials for its men’s and women’s basketball programs. (Adopted: 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11) 3.3.4.4 Compliance Program. A multisport conference shall have a comprehensive compliance program. (Adopted: 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11) 2016-17 Division I – August 3NCAA MEMBERSHIP
3.3.4.5 Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Each conference shall establish a student athlete advisory committee for its member institutions' student-athletes. The composition and duties of the ommittee shall be determined by the conference (Adopted: 10/27/98 effective 8/1199) 3.3, 4. 6 Use of a student-Athletes Name or likeness 3.3.4.6.1 Contracts and Commercial Agreements. For agreements that may involve the use of a stu- dent-athlete's name or likeness, a conference shall include language in all licensing, marketing, sponsorship, advertising, broadcast and other commercial agreements that outline the commercial entity's obligation to or likeness. ( Adopted. 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11) 3.3.4.6. 2 Written Policies. A conference shall maintain written policies for its licensing, marketing, sponsorship, advertising, broadcast and other commercial agreements that may involve the use of a student- athlete's name or likeness. Such policies shall be made available for examination on request by an nCAA staff member or an authorized representative of the NCAA(Adopted: /15/11 effective 8/1 3.3.4.7 Academic Performance Program. A conference shall maintain a written policy regarding teams that are subject to a postseason restriction pursuant to the academic performance program(see Bylaw 14.8) vith respect to the conference's automatic qualification for postseason/championships and revenue distribution The policy shall be made available for examination upon request by an NCAA staff member or an authorized representative of the NCAA.(Adopted: 10/27/11 effective 8/1/12 applicable to postseason competition occurring on or after 8/1/12) 3.3.5 Loss of member -Conference status 3.3.5.1 Termination or Suspension. The membership of any member conference failing to maintain the academic or athletics standards required for membership or failing to meet the conditions and obligations of membership may be suspended or terminated or the member conference otherwise disciplined by a vote of two-thirds of the delegates present and voting at an annual Convention. Membership shall not be suspended or terminated unless (a) Notice of intention to suspend or terminate membership, stating the grounds on which such motion will be based, is given in writing to the secretary of this Association and to the president or chancellor of the member conference on or before the first day of November prior to the Convention (b) The Board of Directors approves the notification of intention to move for suspension or termination; and (c) Such notice is included in the Official notice of the annual Convention 3.3.5.1.1 Cessation of Rights and Privileges. All rights and privileges of the member shall cease upon any termination or suspension of conference membership 3.3.5.2 Failure to Pay Dues. If a member conference fails to pay its annual dues for one year, its membership shall be automatically terminated. 3.3.5.3 Reinstatement of Terminated Member. Any member conference whose membership has been terminated(see Constitution 3.3.5. 1)may have it reinstated by a two-thirds vote of the members present and voting at any annual Convention. 3.3.5.4 Reinstatement of Suspended Member. Any member conference whose membership has bee suspended may be reinstated to good standing in accordance with the terms, if any, of the suspension action, or 6, any time after six months from the date of such suspension, by vote of a majority of the board of directors or by vote of the majority of the members present and voting at any annual Convention 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 3.3.6.1 Restoration of Good Standing. Disciplined members shall resume good standing under the terms of disciplinary action taken or, at the annual Convention, by majority vote of the members present and voting (Revised: 10/30/12 effective 8/1/13) 3. 4 Affiliated Membership 3.4.1 Eligibility. Affliated membership is available to a duly elected coaches or sports associatio function and purpose are directly related to one or more sports in which the NCAA conducts champion an emerging sport for women. Affiliated membership is also available to an association that consists of university administrators and has a direct connection to either the ncaa or its member institutions. /l/9,M/151 ffective81/1 3.4.2 Privileges. 3. 4.2.1 Privileges and Voting Rights. An affiliated member shall be entitled to be represented by one non voting 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 per of the NCA 2016-17 Division /-August
8 3.3.4.5 Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Each conference shall establish a studentathlete advisory committee for its member institutions’ student-athletes. The composition and duties of the committee shall be determined by the conference. (Adopted: 10/27/98 effective 8/1/99) 3.3.4.6 Use of a Student-Athlete’s Name or Likeness. 3.3.4.6.1 Contracts and Commercial Agreements. For agreements that may involve the use of a student-athlete’s name or likeness, a conference shall include language in all licensing, marketing, sponsorship, advertising, broadcast and other commercial agreements that outline the commercial entity’s obligation to comply with relevant NCAA legislation, interpretations and policies on the use of a student-athlete’s name or likeness. (Adopted: 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11) 3.3.4.6.2 Written Policies. A conference shall maintain written policies for its licensing, marketing, sponsorship, advertising, broadcast and other commercial agreements that may involve the use of a studentathlete’s name or likeness. Such policies shall be made available for examination on request by an NCAA staff member or an authorized representative of the NCAA. (Adopted: 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11) 3.3.4.7 Academic Performance Program. A conference shall maintain a written policy regarding teams that are subject to a postseason restriction pursuant to the academic performance program (see Bylaw 14.8) with respect to the conference’s automatic qualification for postseason/championships and revenue distribution. The policy shall be made available for examination upon request by an NCAA staff member or an authorized representative of the NCAA. (Adopted: 10/27/11 effective 8/1/12; applicable to postseason competition occurring on or after 8/1/12) 3.3.5 Loss of Member—Conference Status. 3.3.5.1 Termination or Suspension. The membership of any member conference failing to maintain the academic or athletics standards required for membership or failing to meet the conditions and obligations of membership may be suspended or terminated or the member conference otherwise disciplined by a vote of two-thirds of the delegates present and voting at an annual Convention. Membership shall not be suspended or terminated unless: (Revised: 3/8/06) (a) Notice of intention to suspend or terminate membership, stating the grounds on which such motion will be based, is given in writing to the secretary of this Association and to the president or chancellor of the member conference on or before the first day of November prior to the Convention; (b) The Board of Directors approves the notification of intention to move for suspension or termination; and (c) Such notice is included in the Official Notice of the annual Convention. 3.3.5.1.1 Cessation of Rights and Privileges. All rights and privileges of the member shall cease upon any termination or suspension of conference membership. 3.3.5.2 Failure to Pay Dues. If a member conference fails to pay its annual dues for one year, its membership shall be automatically terminated. 3.3.5.3 Reinstatement of Terminated Member. Any member conference whose membership has been terminated (see Constitution 3.3.5.1) may have it reinstated by a two-thirds vote of the members present and voting at any annual Convention. 3.3.5.4 Reinstatement of Suspended Member. Any member conference 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 Directors or by vote of the majority of the members present and voting at any annual Convention. 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 Bylaw 19.) (Revised: 7/31/14) 3.3.6.1 Restoration of Good Standing. Disciplined members shall resume good standing under the terms of disciplinary action taken or, at the annual Convention, by majority vote of the members present and voting. (Revised: 10/30/12 effective 8/1/13) 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 NCAA conducts championships or an emerging sport for women. Affiliated membership is also available to an association that consists of college/ university administrators and has a direct connection to either the NCAA or its member institutions. (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. 2016-17 Division I – August
3.4.2.2 Use of Association s Registered Marks. An affiliated member may use the registered marks of the Association(the Associations 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: 1/11197, 10/30/14) 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 staff in accordance with guidelines established by the NCAA president.(Revised: 11/1/00 effective 8/1/01, 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11) 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 or an g sport for women, or E ust be directly related to either the nCAa or its member institutions. ( Revised: 1/15/11 effective/1/11) 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- ociation(see Constitution 1)may be suspended or terminated or the affiliated member otherwise disciplined through the following procedure:(Adopted: 1/11789, Revised: 10/30/14) (a) The Board of Governors by a two-thirds majority of its members present and voting, may take such action on its own initiative; n may adopt the recommendation bity vote, may recommend such action to the Board of Governors, a two-thirds majority of its members present and voting; and (c) The affiliated member shall be advised of the proposed action at least 30 days prior to 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 3.4.5.1.1 Cessation of Rights and Privileges. All rights and privileges of the affiliated member shall cease upon any termination or suspension of affiliated members 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. minated may have it reinstated by a two-thirds vote of the board of Governors. (Revised: 1>s been ter- 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: 10/30/14) 3. 4.6 Discipline of Affiliated Members. Disciplinary or corrective actions other than suspension or ter mination of membership may be effected during the period between annual Conventions for violation of nCAA 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 or, at the annual Convention, by vote of a majority of the members present and voting. (Revised: 10/30/14) 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, 10/30/1 3.7.2 Current Annual Dues. The annual dues for various classes of membership shall be:(Revised: 12/5/06, Active members $1,800.00 Affiliated members $500.00 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. Membership is terminated if a member fails to pay dues for one year(see Constitution 3. 2.5.3, 3.3.5. 2 and 3.4.5.2) 2016-17 Division /-August
3NCAA MEMBERSHIP 9 3.4.2.2 Use of Association’s Registered Marks. An affiliated member may use the registered marks of the Association (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, 10/30/14) 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 staff in accordance with guidelines established by the NCAA president. (Revised: 11/1/00 effective 8/1/01, 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11) 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 or an emerging sport for women, or must be directly related to either the NCAA or its member institutions. (Revised: 1/15/11 effective 8/1/11) 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: (Adopted: 1/11/89, Revised: 10/30/14) (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 (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 (c) The affiliated member shall be advised of the proposed action at least 30 days prior to 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. 3.4.5.1.1 Cessation of Rights and Privileges. All rights and privileges of the affiliated member shall cease upon any termination or suspension of affiliated membership. 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: 10/30/14) 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: 10/30/14) 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 Bylaw 19.) (Revised: 7/31/14) 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 or, at the annual Convention, by vote of a majority of the members present and voting. (Revised: 10/30/14) 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, 10/30/14) 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) Active Members $ 1,800.00 Member Conferences $ 900.00 Affiliated Members $500.00 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 31.2.1.2. Membership is terminated if a member fails to pay dues for one year (see Constitution 3.2.5.3, 3.3.5.2 and 3.4.5.2). 2016-17 Division I – August 3NCAA MEMBERSHIP
CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 4 Organization 4.01 General Principles. 4.01.1 Structure. [I 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- tion(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 IIl, institutional presidents or chancellors, athletics direct reports and tudent-athletes)to make recommendations to the divisions body of institutional presidents or chancellors and to handle responsibilities delegated to it. ( Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1197, Revised: 3/8/06, 10/30/14) 4.01.2 Guarantees [* The Associations 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 div 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 re at least 3. 18 percent of the Associations 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: 119/96 effective 8/119 1/9964 ffective8//97 4.01.2.2.1 Revenue From New Subdivision Championship. [-l This provision shall not apply to the distribution of revenue produced directly by a new subdivisional championship in a sport that has a subdivisional championship at the time of the adoption of this legislation. Any revenue produced by such a new subdivisional championship shall be distributed as determined by that subdivision. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1197) 4.01.2.2.2 Revenue Distribution Formula. [I As used in this section, the components of the divi sions revenue distribution formulas as they existed at the time of the adoption of this legislation include the Academic Enhancement, Basketball, Conference Grant, Grant-in-Aid, Special Assistance, and Sports Sponsorship funds, and the supplemental and reserve funds intended for distribution to the membership (Adopted: 119/96 effective 8/1197) 4.01.2. 2.2.1 Proportion of Revenue. [ The revenue distributed through these funds shall be allocated among the funds in the same proportion as existed in the fiscal year 2001-02 (Adopted: 1/9/96 ffective 8/1/97, Revised: 1/14/97) 4.01.2.2.2.2 Formula for Allocation. [ The formula for allocating each such fund among the members shall be as it existed at the time of the adoption of this legislation. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/197) 4.01.2. 2.2.3 Waiver of Proportionality Requirement. The Board of Directors may waive the proportionality requirements of he revenue guarantee to permit uniform increases to all progra efec the Academic Enhancement, Conference grant and Special Assistance funds.(Adopted tive 8/1797) football) in which the NCAA sponsored a championship as of January 15, 1997, between the Associa 4 tion(or the Associations representative or agent) and a member conference or member institution (or the presentative or agent of a member institution or conference) shall be reviewed by the Council (Adopted. /97 effective8/97,Reie:12/1506,1/107 ffective8/8,8/7 4.01.2.2.3.1 Definition. A marketing joint venture is any marketing program that uses the As- sociations marks or logos in conjunction with those of a conference or member institution (Adopted 4197 efective 8/1/97) 4.01.2. 2.3.2 Approval Process. The principles and overall of any joint venture defined in Constitution 4.01.2. 2.3. 1 shall require the approval of the and board of directors to be enacted as an Association business operation. (Adopted: 1/14197 efective 8/1/97, Revised: 11/1107 effec- 8/1/08,8/714 2016-17 Division /-August
4ORGANIZATION 11 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: 3/8/06, 10/30/14) 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 Revenue Guarantee. [◆] All members shall receive revenue from all gross revenue sources received by the Association, unless specifically excluded, through the division’s revenue distribution formulas. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) 4.01.2.2.1 Revenue From New Subdivision Championship. [◆] This provision shall not apply to the distribution of revenue produced directly by a new subdivisional championship in a sport that has a subdivisional championship at the time of the adoption of this legislation. Any revenue produced by such a new subdivisional championship shall be distributed as determined by that subdivision. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) 4.01.2.2.2 Revenue Distribution Formula. [◆] As used in this section, the components of the division’s revenue distribution formulas as they existed at the time of the adoption of this legislation include the Academic Enhancement, Basketball, Conference Grant, Grant-in-Aid, Special Assistance, and Sports Sponsorship funds, and the supplemental and reserve funds intended for distribution to the membership. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) 4.01.2.2.2.1 Proportion of Revenue. [◆] The revenue distributed through these funds shall be allocated among the funds in the same proportion as existed in the fiscal year 2001-02. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 1/14/97) 4.01.2.2.2.2 Formula for Allocation. [◆] The formula for allocating each such fund among the members shall be as it existed at the time of the adoption of this legislation. (Adopted: 1/9/96 effective 8/1/97) 4.01.2.2.2.3 Waiver of Proportionality Requirement. The Board of Directors may waive the proportionality requirements of the revenue guarantee to permit uniform increases to all programs in the Academic Enhancement, Conference Grant and Special Assistance funds. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 4.01.2.2.3 Joint Ventures. All marketing joint ventures, involving sports (other than bowl subdivision football) in which the NCAA sponsored a championship as of January 15, 1997, between the Association (or the Association’s representative or agent) and a member conference or member institution (or the representative or agent of a member institution or conference) shall be reviewed by the Council. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 12/15/06, 11/1/07 effective 8/1/08, 8/7/14) 4.01.2.2.3.1 Definition. A marketing joint venture is any marketing program that uses the Association’s marks or logos in conjunction with those of a conference or member institution. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97) 4.01.2.2.3.2 Approval Process. The principles and overall program of any joint venture defined in Constitution 4.01.2.2.3.1 shall require the approval of the Council and Board of Directors to be enacted as an Association business operation. (Adopted: 1/14/97 effective 8/1/97, Revised: 11/1/07 effective 8/1/08, 8/7/14) 2016-17 Division I – August 4ORGANIZATION