US Soccer Board of Directors
Meeting Minutes
June 6, 2009 - Chicago, Ill. (Unofficial Summary)

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"• In executive session, the Board discussed the application from the Colorado Adult Soccer Association that had been received, seeking to replace Colorado State Soccer Association (CSSA) as the adult state association for Colorado. The findings and recommendations of the hearing panel were presented to the Board. The Board decided:

1. CSSA is placed on probation for 180 days. The hearing panel will oversee the probationary period and update the U.S. Soccer Board of Directors at 90 days and 180 days.

2. CSSA must complete the following steps within 180 days:

a. Carry out an independent financial audit of the corporation;

b. Publish a detailed budget;

c. Announce in advance an election, open nominations for all elective offices, and hold supervised elections for the entire Board of Trustees for CSSA. Such an election should be held after all known unaffiliated or previously affiliated leagues are notified and offered an opportunity to join CSSA and participate in the electoral process. All ballots should be mailed and opened by an independent law firm or accounting firm;

d. Publish a strategic plan that includes goals and objectives of the organization;

e. Revise CSSA’s current Rules & Procedures to come into compliance with U.S. Soccer’s Bylaws & Policies;

f. Review all disciplinary proceedings in the last two years to determine whether proper procedures were followed and any punishment was appropriate; and

g. Demonstrate its ability to appeal to currently unaffiliated leagues.

3. If CSSA fails to substantially comply with these requirements within 180 days as determined by the panel and the U.S. Soccer Board of Directors, the Board will declare a vacancy and seek applicants (including CASA) to become the new State Association for adult soccer in Colorado."