Law & Legislation Director

Tom Jones

937-767-1346       

 As enumerated in the OJI Bylaws, the Director of Law & Legislation shall review all proposals for amendment of the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Corporation and submit a written report thereon, with recommendations both as to substance and as to form, to the Executive Committee and to the Board of Directors; make recommendations for approval or rejection to the Board of Directors on applications for membership in the Corporation; advise and assist the President, the Board of Directors, and the Executive Committee 1) in regard to the determination of legal and legislative policy of the Corporation, 2) in the formulation of the Code of Operations, 3) in the formulation and determination of the Corporation's future rights and duties, and 4) in proposing amendments to the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Code of Operation, and any other documents and publications of the Corporation; in coordination with the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee, and other committees of the Corporation, and with other entities interested in the promotion of Judo, aid in the drafting of legal instruments and legislation; process all claims and other legal action filed against or by the Corporation; assist in the investigation of any matter of concern to the Corporation; and serve as Parliamentarian for the Corporation.