a. Comply in spirit and letter with the objectives of the organization;
b. Maintain good community relations with the primary objective being youth development;
c. Collect and disburse fees and other monies for the sound financial organization and operation of the region. It is incumbent upon the region to keep and file, as required, accurate financial records to ensure continuation of the tax exempt status of the organization;
d. Review, on an annual basis, the Regional Guidelines and other written regional operating regulations;
e. Supervise the regional treasurer by reviewing the region-s canceled checks and bank statements periodically, reviewing the National Accounting Program (NAP) financial report each month, and reviewing, periodically, internal financial control procedures. Also, take other reasonable measurers to assure that the region-s assets and expenses are being handled in a fiscally responsible manner;
f. Make timely submissions to the National Support and Training Center of membership fees, budgets, Regional Information Forms, and other paperwork as required with copies to the Area Director;
g. Be responsible for the performance and the growth of the regional programs for the benefit of the players, the volunteers, and their families;
h. Organize, maintain, supervise, and coach regional volunteer staff to assure adequate support and services to the region, including the development of new volunteers for regional position succession planning;
i. Appoint, at a minimum, a Treasurer, a Safety Director, a Regional Coach Administrator, and Regional Referee Administrator;
j. Publish for the region and the files of the National Support and Training Center, guidelines for the operation of AYSO within the region in accordance with the Standard Regional Guidelines, including the selection of a regional board and the election of the regional commissioner;
k. Act as the official spokesperson for the region in regard to publicity, internal development, cultural exchange, business systems, budgets, regional operating regulations, and other matters concerning AYSO programs within the region;
l. Assist the regional board in the planning and implementation of its policies and programs within the regions;
m. Register players, coaches, referees, and other regional officials;
n. Assign players and coaches to assure proper balance of teams within any one age group within a reasonable geographical area;
o. Locate and secure proper playing facilities;
p. Secure uniforms, balls, goals, and other necessary equipment;
q. Schedule games;
r. Comply with the Soccer Accident Insurance plan and submit insurance claims according to current procedures;
s. Release publicity concerning the region;
t. Budget for and encourage regional participation at annual section meetings (volunteer education conferences);
u. Budget for and participate at AYSO-s annual business meeting, the National Annual General Meeting (National Annual General Meeting);
v. Oversee dispute resolution within the region pursuant to article Nine of the guidelines and AYSO operating regulations;
w. Preside at all regional board meetings;
x. Keep the regional board informed of actions and decisions on matters of importance;
y. Attend area meetings, section meetings and caucuses, and the National Annual General Meeting;
z. Maintain close liaison with the Area Director and the Section Director, and coordinate all extra-regional activities through the Area Director;
aa. Submit a completed Regional Performance Program to the Area Director prior to December 1st of each calendar year;
ab. Make such other decisions and take actions as may be required to run the region within the limits of the regional budget and these guidelines; and
ac. Carry overall records and the regional commissioner manual to his/her successor, when he/she leaves.