1. Little League President
It’s Lonely at the top
Don’t hesitate to contact District Staff for advice or guidance in the execution of your duties as League President

2. To Start With You Need:
A Copy of the Latest“Little League Operating Manual” (the White Book)
A Copy of the each of the Latest Baseball and Softball “Official Regulations and PLAYING RULES” (the “small” rulebooks)
A Copy of your League’s Constitution (Available from Western Region if you cannot find a copy)

6. “A Year in the Life of Hometown Little League”
Additionally
If you don’t already have a copy of the publication
“A Year in the Life of Hometown Little League”
GET ONE at
If you’ve already got one,
READ IT
It is the most helpful publication for planning and scheduling all of the various activities involved with running a Little League

8. League President Qualifications
Do you provide leadership or just give orders?
The success of exercising effective leadership will depend largely on your ability to:
1. Organize
2. Motivate
3. Delegate responsibility

9. The Buck Stops Here!
As League President you are responsible for all aspects of the league operation
Therefore, you must make sure that things are getting done by your subordinates, and if not, then you need to replace them with some one who will get the job done --- or do the job yourself

10. How Did I Get Here
The Membership Elects a Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting
The Board of Directors elects the President and other officers from the Board Members

11. Duties
Conduct the affairs of the Local League and execute the policies established by the Board of Directors.
Present a report of the condition of the Local League at the Annual Meeting.
Consult with the Board of Directors such matters concerning the welfare of the Local League.

12. Duties
Make sure the Local League in strict conformity to the policies, principles, Rules and Regulations of Little League Baseball (you agreed to this when you sign the charter application)
Know the Little League Regulations and Playing Rules (Rulebooks)
Read the Operating Manual
Know your league’s constitution

13. Duties
Designate other officers, if necessary, to have power to make and execute contracts and leases, approved by the board, in the name of your League (This designation must be done in writing)
For example:
Portable toilet contracts
Building/Facilities maintenance contracts
Insurance contracts
Equipment purchase agreements, etc

14. Duties
Investigate complaints, irregularities and conditions detrimental to the Local League and report them to the Board
Neighbor complaints
Traffic situations, facilities issues, etc.
Parks & Rec complaints
Parent complaints (refer to Player Agent if it involves teams, players, or coaches)

15. Duties
Prepare and submit an annual budget to the Board of Directors and be responsible for proper execution of it. (Secretary should help with preparation of the budget)
i.e., Don’t spend more money in any given categories than approved in the budget. If needed you must get such excess expenditures approved by the Board or have the Board approve a supplemental budget to meet these needs.

16. Duties
With the assistance of the Player Agent, examine the player applications and proof-of age documents of every player candidate
Certify residence (as of 2/1/15) and age eligibility before the player may be accepted for tryouts and selection.
Note: The Player Agent should be doing these items. As President you need to do random checks to make sure it is getting done, but remember ultimately the buck stops with you

17. Duties Appoint Managers, Coaches, and Umpires with Board approval.
The one true power you have as League President is the ability to NOT appoint someone as manager, coach, or umpire
It does not matter if the all of the rest of the Board of Directors wants a particular person to manage, coach, or umpire, they cannot unless you appoint them!

18. Duties
Protest Committee - The President, UIC, Player Agent, and one or more other officers or directors who are not managers or umpires.
This committee is totally responsible for solving protests of regular season games at Hometown Little League
The President may consult the District Administrator or Regional Headquarters for help with an interpretation of a Rule or Regulation as it applies to the protest, but not for a ruling on a protest.

19. Duties The President applies for waivers of regulations or rules
The Board of Directors must instruct the President to seek a waiver.
Regulation II (d) and IV (h) waiver forms are prepared by the Player Agent and presented to the President for signature, but the Board must approve whether or not to seek these waivers.

20. Duties
The President presides over the Board of Directors and Annual Meetings
A basic knowledge of Robert’s Rules of Order is needed to conduct meetings properly
Meeting should start on time and end on time following a preset agenda

21. Timeline - First Step Oct-Nov
Take inventory of all assets and equipment
Review past league operation and establishing priorities and goals for the current season
Present Budget to Board for approval
Send Year-end financial statement to Little League
Appoint proper committees and selecting committee chairmen

22. Recommended Committees
1. Nominating Managers
2. Membership Umpire
3. Finance District
4. Property Auxiliary
5. Grounds Auditing
6. Equipment Minor League

23. Timeline Nov - Dec Review constitution —check corporate status
Google Alaska Corporations to find out if your status is current
Adopt Local Rules/Bylaws for current season
Make sure All-Star selection methods for players and coaches are spelled out
Apply for charter & general liability, legal liability and accident insurance prior to December 31st
Make sure you have additional insured entities if needed such as school district, Parks & Rec, etc

24. Timeline January Pre-season planning Reports from Committees
Contact sponsors
Establish Registration dates & locations
& Postcards to previous players

25. Timeline Feb - March Set Tryout dates & Draft dates Umpire Clinics
Apply for Little League approval of any draft procedure modification
Umpire Clinics
Manager and Coach Training Clinics
Register players
Order equipment & uniforms
Procure fields

26. Timeline April Establish briefing date for new parents
Establish schedules for games
Opening Day Committee should meet biweekly to report progress and plans
Field Committee (plan cleanup day)
Apply for Tournament Hosting

27. Timeline May Opening Day Begin Regular Season Play
Upload Team Rosters to Little League
Set All-Star tryout/voting dates
Settle your League’s account with District

28. Timeline June Finish regular season – Closing Ceremonies
Selection of Tournament Teams
File Tournament Team Charter Form
Must file even if no tournament teams
File Tournament Affidavits
Coach/League evaluation forms to parents

29. Timeline July District Tournaments State Tournaments
Collect Uniforms and Equipment
Return Birth Certificates

30. Timeline
Aug - Sept
Nominating Committee reports tentative slate of prospective New Board Members to Board of Directors for upcoming election
Notice of Annual meeting sent out
Absentee ballots sent to member requesting them - No Proxy votes allowed

31. Timeline
Sept-Oct
Annual election of Board of Directors and Annual Meeting
President gives state of the League report to members
Board of Directors elects officers

32. Waivers
A local league has the right to petition the Charter Committee in Williamsport to waive a specific rule or regulation.
The process for requesting such a waiver must be followed precisely as outlined in the Operating Manual.

33. Waiver Procedure
1. The local Little League board of directors votes to request the waiver.  2. The president writes a letter to the attention of “The Charter Committee, Williamsport, Pennsylvania” detailing the waiver and the reasons for requesting it. Any supporting documents are included.  3. The letter and documents are forwarded to the district administrator for his or her recommendation and/or investigation.  4. The letter and documents are forwarded to the Regional Director for his or her recommendation and/or investigation.  5. The letter and documents are forwarded to the Charter Committee for action. 

34. Send to District Administrator
Do NOT send to Western Region
Do NOT Send to Little League Headquarters

36. Must be authorized by Board of Directors

37. Specify what regulation or rule you want waived

38. Give Reason(s)
Attach supporting documentation if applicable