Section 1 - Membership
Membership in the organization is open to all who share the love for the sport of cricket. To be eligible for membership, a written application, plus the annual dues, must be submitted to the Secretary of ECC before the set deadline as provided on the ECC website. The Secretary must receive the application and annual dues prior to the set deadline. All applications are subject to the approval by the management committee at its sole discretion. If an application is rejected, the annual dues shall be returned to the applicant.

An annual membership meeting will take place in the month of October. Every member in good standing shall have one vote for every election of the club. A members is considered in good standing except upon failure to pay dues or upon termination or suspension of membership.

Section 2 – Resignation, Termination and Suspension of Membership
Any member may resign from the club by sending a written notice to the Secretary of ECC. Termination of membership can result due to non-payment of dues, fines or any other assessments. The management committee (as described below) has the authority to suspend any member for acts that are against the interest of ECC. A majority vote is required among management members to suspend or terminate any member. A member who is facing termination or suspension shall receive a written notice stating that the membership is either terminated or suspended and the reasons for the decision. The member may file an appeal to the management committee within 30 days of receiving the notice. The management committee shall notify the member of its final decision within 14 days of receiving the appeal.

Refunds of membership dues upon resignation or termination of a member shall be at the sole discretion of the management committee. This decision may not be appealed.

Section 3 – Membership Fees
The membership fees for each year shall be determined by the management committee annually and shall be communicated to all members by November 15th of every year. Membership fees have to be paid in full by December 15th and are effective for the season starting in April of the following year. Membership fees received after December 15th and before December 31st will be subject to an additional $25 late fee. If membership fees are received after December 31st and before February 15th will be subject to an additional $50 late fee. Members that fail to pay the complete membership dues by February 15th will not be enrolled in the club for that season. The management committee at its discretion however shall have the authority to enroll members after the February 15th deadline.

The management committee shall have the authority to issue special assessment fees so long as the total amount does not exceed the membership fees for the season in progress. Should the assessment be greater than the season membership fee, a 2/3rd majority vote of the club members must be obtained prior to assessment.

ARTICLE III – BOARD OF DIRECTORS / MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Section 1 - Responsibilities
The Board of Directors is responsible for setting policy and governing the organization and holds the power to conduct the nonprofit’s business and to delegate that power as needed to an agent of the board. The minimum number of directors shall be three (3) and the maximum shall be five (5). The Board of Directors hereinafter shall be referred to as the “Management Committee”.

Section 2 - Terms
Each management committee member shall be elected for a term of two (2) years.

Section 3 - Election
The management committee shall consist of the President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary. The club members will elect the President and Vice-President at the annual general meeting which takes place at the end of the club’s cricket season. A 2/3rd majority of votes is needed to be elected to the committee. If a successor for some reason is not elected, the current management committee member continues to hold the position until it is filled. The elected President and Vice-President then appoint the Treasurer and Secretary.

If the club members object to the nominated Treasurer and/or Secretary, the objection should be placed in writing and brought to the President’s attention. A general election to fulfill the position will be held of the written objection is signed by greater than 1/3rd of the members.

Section 4 - Quorum
A quorum is necessary for any and all transactions of business. A majority of the management committee constitutes the quorum. All decisions made by the committee shall be recorded in writing with signed votes of each member of the management.

Section 5 - Meeting
The management committee shall hold quarterly meetings. The committee members shall be notified of the meetings by email two weeks prior to the each board meeting. If a special meeting is required, the President has the authority to call such a meeting.

Section 6 – Resignation and Removal of Management Committee Members
If a management committee member chooses to resign from the board, he of she shall place the resignation in writing to the President and send a copy to the Secretary. If the President chooses to resign, he or she shall place the resignation in writing to the Vice-President and send a copy to the Secretary. A resigning committee member is prohibited from running for a board position for the next two terms. If a committee member resigns, the Vice-President shall temporarily fill the position. If the Vice-President resigns, the President shall temporarily fill the position until an election is held and a new Vice-President elected. If the President and Vice-President resign simultaneously, the Secretary shall temporarily fill the position. If the Treasurer or Secretary resigns, the President and Vice-President shall appoint the new member to fill the position.

Section 7 – Voting Procedures
Voting procedures shall be left to the discretion of the President.

Section 8 - Compensation
Management committee members are volunteers and shall not be compensated for their service except for reimbursement of reasonable expenses. No decisions made by the committee shall benefit a particular individual's of the committee.

ARTICLE IV – DUTIES OF MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Section 1 – Duties of President
The President shall be the chief executive offices of the organization and shall supervise and control the affairs of the organization and activities of the management committee members. The President shall preside at all meetings of the management committee, appoint subcommittees and ensure that proper records are maintained and filed as necessary.

Section 2 – Duties of Vice-President
The Vice-President shall act as the chief management committee member in the President’s absence.

Section 3 – Duties of Treasurer
The Treasurer shall oversee the financial matters of the organization and ensure that monies are deposited promptly in the appropriate accounts. The Treasurer shall prepare an organizational budget and be responsible for all book keeping.

Section 4 – Duties of Secretary
The Secretary shall take an maintain minutes of all management committee meetings and ensure that all necessary reports to and filings with the state and federal authorities are made in a timely manner. The Secretary shall also maintain the organizations official records.

ARTICLE V – AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS

Section 1 – Procedure
The by-laws may be amended subject to approval of 2/3rd of the sitting management committee members.