1. Role of the DA / Expectations

2. Objectives Provide an overview of the DA Position
Provide Suggestions for Operation
Provide Opportunities for discussion and Interaction with other DA – ADAs

3. Role of the DA Qualifications Status in Service
Communications and Contact
Responsibilities
Tenure of Office
Elections / Validity / By Mail / Appointments
Assistant Administrators
District Funds
Should have served in local league, preferably League President
Should be a resident of the District Area
Have the time to devote to activities

4. Role of the DA Qualifications Status in Service
Aware that they are representative of leagues to Headquarters
Knowledgeable and support principles of program
Understand policies, Rules, Regulations and have good judgment
Qualifications
Status in Service
Communications and Contact
Responsibilities
Tenure of Office
Elections / Validity / By Mail / Appointments
Assistant Administrators
District Funds

5. Role of the DA Qualifications Status in Service
Communications and Contact
Responsibilities
Tenure of Office
Elections / Validity / By Mail / Appointments
Assistant Administrators
District Funds
Frequent contact with leagues
Monthly meetings desirable, min. 3-4 annually
Agendas well planned, allow time for discussions

6. Role of the DA Qualifications Status in Service
Communications and Contact
Responsibilities
Tenure of Office
Elections / Validity / By Mail / Appointments
Assistant Administrators
District Funds
Form a district organization
Call meetings
Conduct district tournaments
Delegate responsibilities (which are prudent and essential)

7. Role of the DA Qualifications Status in Service
Communications and Contact
Responsibilities
Tenure of Office
Elections / Validity / By Mail / Appointments
Assistant Administrators
District Funds
Elected for a term of four years by league presidents
If resignation / termination, successor is appointed by LLB for balance of unexpired term
Elections by July 15, terms start October 1
All records to successor

8. Role of the DA Qualifications Status in Service
Election Procedures
Report forms and cards sent to DA in June
Election held at time of tournament meeting before July 15
Qualifications
Status in Service
Communications and Contact
Responsibilities
Tenure of Office
Elections / Validity / By Mail / Appointments
Assistant Administrators
District Funds

9. Role of the DA Qualifications Status in Service
Notice to each league at least 7 days in advance of meeting date
Current chartered leagues are eligible to nominate and vote
Qualifications
Status in Service
Communications and Contact
Responsibilities
Tenure of Office
Elections / Validity / By Mail / Appointments
Assistant Administrators
District Funds

10. Role of the DA Qualifications Status in Service
Validity of Election
Majority of leagues must vote (quorum)
Majority of the leagues voting necessary to elect candidate
Current DA should appoint election chairperson
Qualifications
Status in Service
Communications and Contact
Responsibilities
Tenure of Office
Elections / Validity / By Mail / Appointments
Assistant Administrators
District Funds

11. Role of the DA Qualifications Status in Service
Current DA should Authorized league rep may nominate candidate
Voting may be by ballot or show of hands
Report signed by chairperson, and each league rep present,
Two copies of report, one to DA, one to Little League
Completed by July 15
Qualifications
Status in Service
Communications and Contact
Responsibilities
Tenure of Office
Elections / Validity / By Mail / Appointments
Assistant Administrators
District Funds

12. Role of the DA Qualifications Status in Service
Communications and Contact
Responsibilities
Tenure of Office
Elections / Validity / By Mail / Appointments
Assistant Administrators
District Funds
Election by Mail
Where travel makes meeting impractical, or majority of leagues not present at meeting, Little League will conduct election by mail.

13. Role of the DA Qualifications Status in Service
Communications and Contact
Responsibilities
Tenure of Office
Elections / Validity / By Mail / Appointments
Assistant Administrators
District Funds
Appointments
If neither of the procedures result in legal election, Headquarters reserves the right to appoint DA

14. Role of the DA Qualifications Status in Service
Communications and Contact
Responsibilities
Tenure of Office
Elections / Validity / By Mail / Appointments
Assistant Administrators
District Funds
Assistants may be appointed by DA

15. Role of the DA Qualifications Status in Service
Communications and Contact
Responsibilities
Tenure of Office
Elections / Validity / By Mail / Appointments
Assistant Administrators
District Funds
District Funds
All income deposited
All payments by check signed by treasurer and countersigned by other district officer

16. Authority of the DA
Interpretations limited to current Rules, Regulations and Policies
Responsible to uphold philosophy of the program
Counsel leagues regularly
With unresponsive leagues, seek Regional Director’s assistance
Annual Report to Regional Director
League on suspension
League with pending action
Charter Waiver Process

17. Chain of Command / Service
Little League
Headquarters
Regional Headquarters
District Administrators
Local Leagues

18. Assistant DA s
Necessary
Qualifications
Duties
Tenure

19. Assistant DA s Necessary Qualifications Duties Tenure
Should have served in a local league, preferably league president
Experienced in all facets of league operations
Should be resident of district
Have time to devote
Attend training session
Necessary
Qualifications
Duties
Tenure

20. Assistant DA s Necessary Qualifications Duties Tenure
If more than one ADA, one position must be designated to serve in DA’s absence. (acting DA)
Attend seminars
Carry out mission of service to leagues
Promoting Little League to new communities
Necessary
Qualifications
Duties
Tenure

21. Assistant DA s Necessary Qualifications Duties Tenure
Appointed by DA to serve at DA discretion

22. Suggested Organization – Committees
District Administrator
Advisory Board
(League Presidents)
Umpire
Consultant
Info
Officer
Safety Officer
Treasurer
ADA’s
Secretary
COMMITTEES
Community
Participation
Public
Relations
Membership
Training
Treasurer
Softball
Safety
Vol Screening
Secretary
Leadership

23. Approved District Fund Plan
At the beginning of the fiscal year (October 1- September 30) financial statement from previous fiscal year presented.
Copy to each league and LLI.
Present a budget for the new fiscal year to the leagues.
See sample district budget on LLU
Audit of accounts – by independent auditor or three or more league officials

24. Insurance Coverage Available
Travel Accident for District Administrators and their staff
General Liability Insurance for District Administrators
Association Directors and Officers Liability and Crime Insurance for District Administrators

25. International Congress
History
Purpose
Procedure for Agenda
Other functions of the Congress
First Congress held in Chicago, March 22-24, 1956

26. International Congress
History
Purpose
Procedure for Agenda
Other functions of the Congress
To give field personnel a voice in the affairs of Little League Baseball and Softball.

27. International Congress
Leagues and DA are invited to send recommendations to Rules Committee
Committee tabulates subjects and prepares agenda of subjects with greatest interest
Delegates ( DAs or approved alternates) vote on subject following round table discussions.
History
Purpose
Procedure for Agenda
Other functions of the Congress

28. International Congress
Final vote tabulated via computer
Referred to International Board of Directors for implementation
History
Purpose
Procedure for Agenda
Other functions of the Congress

29. International Congress
History
Purpose
Procedure for Agenda
Other functions of the Congress
Nominate New International Board – Field Representative
Expense of delegates handled through escrow fund, created by part of charter fees
Educational opportunities
Convenes every 4 years

30. Expectations Exercise
As a League Administrator, what expectations would have for a District Administrator?