Area Director Appointment Request

AMERICAN YOUTH SOCCER ORGANIZATION
AREA DIRECTOR APPOINTMENT REQUEST

Please read the following AYSO Policy Statement and sign on the second page to indicate your understanding.

Article Five: Standards of Conduct and Conflict of Interest

5.1 Purpose of Policy.

The purpose of this policy statement is to set standards for the activities of Officials (“AYSO Officials”) in order to ensure that an AYSO Official's actions would always be in the best interests of AYSO and that he/she does not take advantage of his/her position in AYSO for his/her own benefit or to the detriment of AYSO or others.

5.2 General Policy.

AYSO Officials are expected to adhere to high ethical standards of conduct in the performance of their duties, observing all laws and regulations governing business transactions, competing fairly with others and using AYSO funds only for legitimate and ethical purposes.

5.3 Conflict of Interest Policy

By my signature below, I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to the terms and conditions of this Conflict of Interest policy.

Checklist: If any boxes are unchecked, please explain below in the box provided. **

Term of Office above has been approved by the Area Guidelines or by the Area’s Regional Commissioners.

I have read and understand the Conflict of Interest Policy Statement and have signed the COI.

On (month/year) I had an orientation meeting with my Section Director.

I have completed Safe Haven Certification either online, through a webinar or in person. Date:

A Volunteer Application and current Membership Year budget have been submitted with this request form

I have reviewed and understand the AD Position Description and agree to perform the duties of AD within its parameters and be subject to the Organization’s Philosophies, Bylaws, Rules & Regulations and Policies.

I agree to support AYSO programs and to attend AYSO meetings including the NAGM and my Section Meeting.

I agree to attend the first Area Director Training session held at the National Office after my appointment as AD.

I agree to fill appropriate Area Board positions with trained individuals, including Safe Haven Training.

Explanation of unchecked boxes:

APPROVAL

Section Director: I, as Section Director, have verified that the nomination of the above named person as Area Director is consistent with the Organization's Bylaws, rules, regulations, policies and philosophies.

Section Director Name (print):

Signature:    Date:

Sign and date above. Make a copy for your records.

You may FAX pages to (310) 525-1155 OR scan to memberservices@ayso.org OR send the original to Member Services Department, AYSO National Office, 19750 Vermont Avenue, Suite 200, Torrance, CA 90502

Office Use Only: Rec’d in Safe Haven    Approved Safe Haven    Entered eAYSO

Nat’l Sec’y approval and date:

Additional Information from Position Description

The estimated hours to fulfill duties per week are hours.