NGFFL Commissioner Duties

NGFFL By-Laws

8.2 Election of Commissioner

On every even-numbered calendar year, the Commissioner of the NGFFL shall be elected by majority vote by the Member Organizations, via secret ballot, at the organization’s annual national-championship tournament, the Gay Bowl. By a date 28 calendar days prior to the start of on-field play at Gay Bowl, the Board shall have collected and announced to the Member Organizations the candidates for Commissioner. The candidate that receives the most votes shall Page 7 win. In the event of a tied vote, the sitting Commissioner shall cast the deciding vote. The election will be facilitated and completed, and the results announced, during Gay Bowl weekend while Member Organizations are gathered in person.

Board of Directors: Roles and Responsibilities

The descriptions of roles below are not exhaustive. They are intended only to provide top-line guidance. Each Board shall determine its annual operating plan and budget, the programs and projects to implement that operating plan, and the individual goals and objectives necessary to execute those programs and projects.

Commissioner

• Set the vision and agenda for the organization.
• Drive the NGFFL’s long-term vision of becoming the greatest place for LGBT people to experience all    the wonderful things that come from participation in team sports.
• Oversee and be accountable for implementation of the NGFFL’s annual operating plans
• Oversee and be accountable for adherence to Member Organization-approved annual operating budgets.
• Chair meetings of the Board.
• Chair Annual Meetings.
• Coordinate with other Officers to ensure successful implementation of programs, projects and other initiatives in line with Vision 2011-2015.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison between the Board and the Designated Points of Contact at Member Organizations.
• Serve as primary spokesperson for the NGFFL and the national LGBT flag-football community.