BSLW6604 Lecture 2: Role of Commissioner
8 Jun 2018
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The Role of the Commissioner
1. Authority of the Commissioner
a. Leagues are private entities that are not subject to the constraints of the US Constitution
i. A league is primarily governed by contracts and association rules
ii. Thus, considerable latitude is given to self-governance
iii. Leagues are required to adhere to their own rules and bylaws
iv. Courts will intervene or review the actions of a professional league where “the
rules, regulations or judgments of the association are in contravention to the laws
of the lands or in disregard of the charter or bylaws of the association and where
the association has failed to follow the basic rudiments of due process of law.”
b. Gets power from TWO sources
i. The Collective Bargaining Agreement
ii. Each league’s Constitution & Bylaws
2. Role of the Commissioner
a. Main Roles of a Commissioner
i. Development of a collective bargaining agreement
1. Ensures economic viability of league
2. Labor harmony
3. Negotiation with Players’ Union
ii. Public Reltaions
1. Integrity of the game
2. Marketing the league
3. Fair and impartial forum to resolve interclub controversies
4. Promote the sport’s public image
b. Specific Duties
i. Scheduling
ii. Supervising officials
iii. Oversee All Star games and playoffs
iv. Discipline
v. Broadcast Rights and Press
vi. Statistics
vii. Relationship with Colleges
viii. Lobbying
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