Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame

Preamble: In order to recognize and protect the rich heritage of Kentucky high school basketball, the Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches (KABC) does hereby authorize the establishment of the Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame. The organization shall be a non-profit, charitable appendage of the KABC.

Article I: Governance

Clauses A-D

A. Board of Directors shall be developed to govern the Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame.

B. The board shall be made up of 9 members, appointed by the KABC for a life term. The KABC shall appoint new board members with the advice and consent of the Hall of Fame Board. The board shall represent the geographical, cultural and population diversity of Kentucky. Board members service may terminated by:

1. Resignation

2. Illness

3. Lack of attendance

4. A 2/3 vote of board for dismissal shall be necessary 

C. A quorum is of six members is necessary to conduct business. Board responsibilities include but are not restricted to:

1. Set meetings and elect a vice-chairman for a 4 year term

2. Provide financial policy and oversight as well as overall governance.

3. A majority vote shall be necessary for all procedural and board actions with the exception of personnel issues

4. The board by acclimation or by majority vote shall make the final selection for all hall of fame inductees. 

D. No compensation shall be given board members other than pre-authorized expenses for board meeting attendance. However, the board may contract services for the carrying out of board ordered programs and/or actions.

Article II: Executive  Department

Clauses A-E

A. The Hall of Fame Board Chairman shall be Executive Director of the KABC and/or a KABC board appointed representative. 

B. The chairman shall not receive a salary but shall be eligible for expenses necessary for board meeting attendance.

C. Charman’s responsibilities are:

1. Carry out by procedural meetings by the rules of order.

2. Properly notify board members of all meetings.

3. Co-sign all checks.

4. Vote only to break ties of a board actions not related to the selection process.

5. See that all actions approved by the board are being appropriately carried out.

6. Hall of Fame Board, by a 2/3 vote can request removal of the chairman by the KABC

D. A Secretary Treasurer shall be appointed by the KABC. The Secretary-Treasurer shall not receive a salary but may be compensated for expenses related to board meetings.

E. Secretary-Treasurer’s duties shall include but are not limited to:

1. Maintain all board meeting minutes.

2. Maintain all financial records, co-sign and issue all checks.

3. Maintain all records of Hall of Fame in an appropriate manner

4. Board, by a 2/3 vote can request removal of the Secretary Treasurer by the KABC 

Article III: Amendment Process

Clause A

A. The H/F board of directors by a 2/3 vote may add to, change, or delete any portion of this document. The KABC board shall also be required to approve any or all changes to this document.

Article IV: Necessary and Proper Clause

Clause A

A. The Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame Board may take any and all actions that are hereto not described in this document in order to develop the necessary and proper means to promote the integrity and improve the effectiveness of the Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame.

Updated Draft Copy: 7/20/09

Hall of Fame Development Committee Meeting/Chris Slater