Athlete Representative Elections

 

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ATHLETE REPRESENTATIVE

 

As stated in the Connecticut Swimming By-Laws, the responsibility of Elections comes under the Administrative Division’s jurisdiction.  Therefore, the election of the Athlete Representative shall be overseen by the Administrative Division. 

The Junior Athlete Representatives will take office after the May  House of Delegates meeting.  A mentor will be assigned to the Athlete Representative after the meeting.

Responsibilities (Approved at CSI Board of Directors Meeting 01/21/97)

The Athlete Representative shall serve a two-year term on the Connecticut Swimming Inc. Board of Directors as a liaison between the athletes who are members of CSI and the Board of Directors and House of Delegates. 

The Senior Athlete Representative shall chair the Athletes Committee.

The Senior Athlete Representative shall have general charge of the business, affairs and property of the Athletes’ Committee which shall be responsible for and undertake activities (a) delegated to it by the Board of Directors or the General Chairman or (b) undertaken by the committee as being in the best interests of the Athlete Members, CSI, USA Swimming and the sport of swimming.

The Athlete Representative must attend House of Delegates, Board of Directors and Program Development meetings.

The Athlete Representative should make herself/himself available for any CSI-sponsored camps/workshops.

The Athlete Representative may be eligible to attend the USA Swimming Annual Convention held each fall provided he/she meets the following requirements: 75% attendance of CSI Board of Directors meetings, or a combination of Board meetings and CSI-sponsored camps/workshops equivalent to the minimum attendance requirement of CSI delegates/representatives to the USA Swimming National Convention.

Election Procedures Approved at CSI Board of Directors Meeting February 17, 2011

Pursuant to Article 4.1.2 of the Bylaws of Connecticut Swimming, Inc. (“CSI”), the Board of Directors hereby approves the following procedure to elect the Athlete Representatives: 

1.         Elections shall be held at the Short Course CSI Senior Championships (“Seniors”) and the Short Course CSI Age Group Championships (“Age Groups”). 

2.         All Athlete Members, in good standing with CSI, who have attained the age of thirteen years (13) may vote one (1) time at either Seniors or Age Groups.  A record of who has voted shall be
                        maintained by the Senior Athlete Representative.  (It is contemplated that once the swimmer’s vote is made, their name will be crossed off a master list and cannot vote again.) 

3.         A parent volunteer assigned by the applicable meet director or his/her designee (not affiliated with the club of any of the nominees) will monitor the election box until it is closed on the final day
                        the later of Seniors or Age Groups.  

4.         It shall be the responsibility of the Senior Athlete Representative to ensure adequate announcement of the election and election process before and during the election process.  

5.         The Senior Athlete Representative shall be responsible for counting the votes in conjunction with the Senior Coaches Representatives following the final session of Seniors or Age Groups.

6.         Results of the Athlete Election shall be posted on the CSI website after notification to the individuals elected.  

7.         In the event the Senior Athlete Representative is a nominee for election, an independent person selected by the General Chair shall serve in the role of Senior Athlete Representative
                        hereunder.

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