What is An Information Officer(IO)?
Little League created the
League Information Officer (LIO) and District Information Officer (DIO)
positions specifically for managing a league's or district's official web site
on eteamz. A DIO/LIO should be an individual who is familiar with the Internet
and is enthusiastic about using computers and the Internet for administering
the league or district, sharing information, and creating a more enjoyable and
efficient Little League experience. The I/O will have primary responsibility
for setting up and maintaining the league's/district's eteamz web site.
The role of the LIO is an
elected officer position that is listed on the 2002 Little League Baseball
Charter Application. This position will be instituted within Little League
Baseball through the Hometown Little League manual, the 2002 Operating Manual,
and the sample league constitution. Once LIO is elected, the League President
should enter the LIO in the League Profile section of the league web site, thus
officially notifying LLB Headquarters of the selection. Both the League
President and LIO will have special access to a private IO Support Center on
the eteamz site. The role of the DIO is similar to that of LIO except that it
is an appointment position by a District Administrator.
Excerpt from the 2002 Little
League Baseball Operating Manual:
Section 8
League Information Officer.
The League Information Officer
shall:
a.
manage the league's official home page on
eteamz.com
b.
manage the online registration process (2002
feature) and ensure that league rosters are submitted to the data center
c.
assigned administrative right to lead volunteers
and teams
d.
ensure that league news and scores are updated on
a regular basis
e.
collect, post and distribute important information
on league activities include direct dissemination of fund-raising and sponsor
activities to Little League Baseball, district, public, league members, and
media
f.
serve as primary contact person for Little League
and eteamz.com regarding optimizing use of the Internet for league
administration and for distributing information to league members and to Little
League Baseball
g.
To help the team manager setup and manage the team
web site, for the Team Information Officer (TIO). The primary role TIO is to
maintain the team web site. The TIO role also invites players and parents to
use this online communication resource and become part of the team's online
community, which include updating practice and game schedules, scores, game
summaries, standings, photos, news, and announcements. The Team Manager can
appoint anyone to be the TIO - an assistant coach, a parent, or any volunteer.
Initially, LIO role or any other league administrator can grant team
administrative rights to a TIO.
