PROPOSAL NO. 2007 - EXECUTIVE REGULATIONS – ADMINISTRATION OF NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS – AUTHORITY OF MANAGEMENT COUNCIL, BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Intent: To specify that all NCAA championships shall be conducted in accordance with the general policies established by the Championships/Competition Cabinet, Management Council, Board of Directors and/or the Executive Committee.

Bylaws: Amend 31.1, as follows:

31.1 ADMINISTRATION OF NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

31.1.1 Authority of Championships/Competition Cabinet, Management Council, Board of Directors and/or Executive Committee and Sports Committees. As specified in Bylaw 18.1, all NCAA championships shall be conducted in accordance with the general policies established by the Championships/Competition Cabinet, Management Council, Board of Directors and/or Executive Committee and shall be under the control, direction and supervision of the appropriate sports committees, subject to the standards and conditions set forth in these executive regulations. Additional policies of an administrative nature are set forth in the respective championships handbooks and are to be followed in the administration of NCAA championships.

[Remainder of 31.1 unchanged.]

Source:

Effective Date: Immediate
Proposal Category: Amendment
Topical Area: Executive Regulations

Rationale: The NCAA structure and applicable bylaws give authority over championship-related issues to several committees or cabinets. The NCAA structure and Constitution also assign the Executive Committee responsibility over Association-wide matters, including championship-related issues. The Executive Committee has authority to adopt and implement policies governing NCAA championships. This amendment neither changes the duties and responsibilities of the Executive Committee nor does it expand its authority or power. Instead, this amendment simply clarifies existing authority by stating expressly that NCAA championships be conducted in accordance with policies of the Management Council, Board of Directors and/or Executive Committee.

Estimated Budget Impact: None.

Impact on Student Athlete's Time: None.

PROPOSAL NO. 2007 - ORGANIZATION -- EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE -- DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Intent: To clarify the Executive Committee’s existing authority to adopt and implement policy.

Constitution: Amend 4.1, as follows:

[Dominant provision, all divisions, common vote]

4.1 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

[4.1.1 unchanged.]

4.1.2 Duties and Responsibilities.

[4.1.2-(a) through 4.1.2-(d) unchanged]

(e) Act on behalf of the Association by adopting and implementing policies to resolve core issues and other Association-wide matters;

[4.1.2-(f) through 4.1.2-(m) unchanged]

[Remainder of 4.1 unchanged.]

Source:

Effective Date: Immediate
Proposal Category: Amendment
Topical Area: Organization

Rationale: The NCAA Constitution charges the Executive Committee with overseeing Association-wide issues under Constitution Article 4.01.1. The Constitution also charges that the Executive Committee, among other things, "shall act" on behalf of the Association to resolve core issues and Association-wide matters under Constitution Article 4.1.2. Under existing provisions of the Constitution, the Executive Committee has authority to act by adopting and implementing policies. Presidents and chancellors on the Executive Committee are charged with providing such leadership and may do so by policy. The amendment does not change the duties and responsibilities of the Executive Committee. Neither does the amendment expand the Executive Committee’s authority or power.

Estimated Financial Impact:  None.
Impact on Student-Athlete's Time: None.