Board Advisor

Term:
1 year (August 1 to July 31) 

Elected:
By the General Membership 

Qualifications:
Board Advisor must have previously held another board position. 

General Description:
The Board Advisor will oversee the Commissioners and will have the authority to act in an emergency situation if a Commissioner cannot be contacted.  This position is entitled to one vote.

Responsibilities:

  • Represent RMDA in a manner befitting a Board member.
  • Have full knowledge of RMDA rules and have said rules readily available.
  • Attend scheduled meetings:
    • Monthly board meetings
    • Grievance/Appeals meetings
    • General Meetings/Banquets
    • Awards Banquets
  • Advise Board concerning all facets of RMDA functions including:
    • Rules, ethics and policies
    • Membership
    • Board Members
  • Maintain communications with Commissioners:
    • Oversee Commissioners
    • Mentor new Commissioners
    • Assist Commissioners in attending league matches
    • Assist Commissioners in communications with membership
  • Represent Board at all City Cup matches, unless otherwise designated.
  • Notify Board in a timely manner of any problem or potential problem that may have occurred or may occur:
    • Forward protests, petitions and/or grievances to appropriate board member(s).
  • Respond to communications appropriately and in a timely manner.
  • Represent voice of Commissioners when the appropriate Commissioner cannot be contacted.
  • Represent players’ best interests while adhering to RMDA rules.
  • Ensure inspection of all RMDA Sponsoring Establishments.
  • Actively participate on 1 RMDA committee.