Article I: League Structure

Article I : League Structure


Section 1 : Commissioner's Office


------ : 1.1 Commissioner

------ : 1.1.1 Hearing of Constitutional Amendment

------ : 1.1.2 Letter of Understanding

------ : 1.1.3 Official Announcements

------ : 1.1.4 Executive Order

------ : 1.1.5 Staff Training

------ : 1.1.6 Role

------ : 1.2 Commissioner Staff Vote


Section 2 : Team Captains


------ : 2.1 Team Setup

------ : 2.2 Compliance

------ : 2.3 Accountability

------ : 2.4 LG Halo Team Captain Office

------ : 2.5 Filing Management Appeals


Section 3 : Team Ranking System

------ : 3.1 Team Ranking




Section 1 : Commissioner's Office


Commissioner Staff is identified by the Orange color.


These members of Staff are responsible for the day to day operations of the LG Halo League.


1.1 : Commissioner


The Commissioner is the main member who oversees all daily operations in regards to the LG Halo League. His name is orange in color and also underlined.


1.1.1 : Hearing of Constitutional Amendment


The Commissioner is allowed to call a Hearing of Constitutional Amendment. This is a meeting to change the Constitution during the Season, where Commissioner Staff, Owners, and Player’s Association will each have one vote to decide any changes.


Mid-season amendment suggestions can be made by any member of the League’s Staff or any member of Management of Ownership. Official amendment ideas can be presented to the Commissioner via private message.


Only three articles of the constitution can be amended; Article Two : Scheduling Process and Game Night Procedures, Article Three : Rosters and Transactions, and Article Four : The Rule Book.


1.1.2 : Letter Of Understanding


A situation may occur where certain rules that have worked for several season in the past, but may not currently be practical for the current season. A letter of understanding can be drafted by the Commissioner and presented to the Owners for approval. If approved the letter will be added to the constitution for the specific season that it was agreed upon, to allow for an exception to certain procedures outlined in that Article.


These types of agreements are allowed to be suggested by any member of League Staff, Owners, or Managers.


1.1.3 : Official Announcements


The Commissioner will be responsible for ALL public relations on behalf of the entire League Staff. He is the only member allowed to make declarations, give public updates, interviews, or comment on any Hearings, Suspensions or Amendments. 


He may dictate this responsibility to another Staff member as he sees fit but only at his discretion. He is speaking on behalf of the League, and will be clearly outlining that he is doing so. 


1.1.4 : Executive Orders


The Commissioner has certain rights to order other Staff Members, Owners, Management, or Players, to perform a task, or uphold a standard. This can only be done in situations where the Player has been given a role that requires a commitment past just playing in the games. 


Examples are Staff Roles, Team Captain or being a Committee Member. The Commissioner can give no more punishment than the firing from that role, unless it is otherwise stated in the Article Four : The Rule Book.


1.1.5 : Staff Training


The Commissioner has the responsibility to make sure his Staff are well trained and have superb knowledge of our Constitution and Rules. He must make sure they know our procedures inside and out.


He will also conduct meetings to go over any issues and reinforce our way operational standards. This will be a good way to keep everyone in the loop and also work toward goals more effectively. 


1.1.6 : Role


The role of the Commissioner is to be the League planner and organize the different sections of the League that make it operate.  


Secondly, he/she should be the League visionary working on ways to always improve while growing the League. 


Thirdly, he/she should be the League’s voice, always updating and informing the League.


By doing all this, the Commissioner is tying the League together by working with both Site Staff and his League members to find a way to always improve the quality of the League. 


If a situation occurs that are not outlined by any article in the constitution, the Commissioner has the ability to make a ruling that is in the best interest of the League. This ruling is made by consulting his Staff, reviewing the community’s opinion, reviewing past practices, and using best judgment to ensure the integrity and purpose of the League is upheld.


1.2 : Commissioner’s Staff Vote


The Commissioner’s Staff as a whole will count as One Vote in an Appeal Case, or Hearing of Constitutional Amendment or Off Season Constitutional Vote. Their votes must be used to represent both the League as a whole and its best direction.


Section 2: Team Captains


Team Captains are those charged with the day to day running of their team. They are responsible for the creation of the team along with the management of the roster, and all challenges for the team.


2.1 : Team Setup


Each team will Consist of a Team Captain and 5 other players. There are four rostered players and two alternates.

Team Captains will create the team signup and then be given access to team management tools.


The Team Captain will also have the ability to create the Team Name and upload a logo of their choosing. Any names/logo’s found to be offensive will be removed.


Once the Captain has access to these tools they will then be able to add the remaining players to the team to fill the roster.


To be eligible to be added to a team a player must have signed up for the League.


2.2 : Compliance


Team Captains must follow the League's policies and procedures at all times. They must promote the League standards to all of their Players, and keep their teams playing within the League's rules. This includes promoting and ensuring that their Management teams are properly following those same policies and procedures. During investigations, Owners must be compliant by being honest and open to Staff questions. Not being compliant could result in punishment if it is deemed so as per Article Four : The Rule Book.


2.3 : Accountability


Owners are responsible for every Player in their organization, and may be held accountable for any of their Players' infractions. They may run their team how they see fit, but must do so by League guidelines. If found to have multiple violations within an organization, the Owner may be disciplined as per Article Four : The Rule Book.



2.4 : LG Halo Team Captain Office


Owners will have access to this section of the forums. This forum section is meant to brainstorm new ideas as well as have open conversation with Staff about issues that should be addressed to improve the League. When an Owner has an opinion regarding a League issue or a suggestion for improvement, it will be heard here. This is where they will conduct their Owner votes.


2.5 : Filing Management Appeals


The Team Captain may appeal a Management violation ruling made against themselves by the Staff.


These appeals can be filed in the action center and will be reviewed by the Player's Association.


Section 3 : Team Ranking

3.1 TBD