Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Constitution and Bylaws


World Student Union for Peace

Article I The name of the organization shall be World Student Union for Peace.

Article II It shall be the purpose of   World Student Union for Peace  to promote diversity, equality, and tolerance throughout the University of Baltimore, and the world. We wish to raise awareness that people with intolerant views exist, however aren’t prominent in modern society.

Article III
Section A: Membership is open to any University of Baltimore student, alumnus, or faculty member who shares our common views.

Section B: Executive membership will be granted to those who obtain a majority vote for their respective position.

Article IV Each member in good standing may vote and all votes are equal.

Article V
Section A: The executive branch will be made up of 5 members: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Director of Student Engagement
Section B:  All officers must be students at University of Baltimore, and in good standing with the University.
Section C:  The term of office will be per semester.
Section D:  Election of officers will be decided by popular vote within the organization. All prospective officers must be nominated, by themselves or others, 1 week in advance of the election.
Section E:  Any officer may be removed from membership by a two-thirds vote of the Executive Board.  Any officer removed may appeal to the general membership.  Said officer shall be considered reinstated with two-thirds approval of the members.
Section F:  Any vacancy which may occur in an office shall be filled by appointment by the remaining officers pending ratification at the next group business meeting.


Article VI
Section A:  The President
1.      The president shall be the chief executive officer
Section B:  The Vice President
     1. The vice president shall be the parliamentarian for the organization.
     2. The vice president shall assume the duties of the president should the office become vacant, or in the absence of the president.
     3. The vice president will keep and have available current copies of the constitution and bylaws.
Section C:   The Secretary     
     1. The secretary shall be responsible for keeping the minutes of all meetings and the meetings of the executive board.
     2. The secretary will provide a copy of the minutes for each officer and keep a master file.
     3. The secretary shall maintain a complete and accurate account of attendance and membership status.
Section D:  Treasurer
     1. The treasurer shall keep a current record of all financial transactions.
     2. The treasurer will be responsible for checking the accuracy of all bills and invoices and paying them correctly and on time.
Section E:   Advisor
     1. The advisor shall assist the group in their execution of roles and responsibilities. The advisor shall execute all duties as prescribed, but will not be an officer.
     2.  The advisor shall provide feedback to the organization regarding its operation and functioning.
     3. The advisor shall serve as a resource.
     4. The advisor should provide advice upon request, and also should share knowledge, expertise, and experience with the group.
     5. The advisor will be a nonvoting member of the organization.
Section F:    Director of Student Engagement
1.      The Director of Student Engagement shall organize activities to raise awareness of the organization and its purpose.
Section G: All Officers
1.      All officers can hold meetings and schedule as they please.
2.      All officers are responsible for informing all active members, including fellow officers, of new meetings.                            
               
Article VII  
1.      Notice of meetings shall be made 1 week in advance through University of Baltimore email.
2.      Notice may go out in less than a week, if circumstances are pressing.

Article VIII 
Section A:  By Laws established by the executive committee shall be followed by the organization in all cases involving parliamentary procedure when it does not conflict with the constitution.
Section B:  The rules may be suspended by two-thirds vote of the present membership.



By the Founders: Michael Guy     4/1/2013
                             Charles Flagle   4/1/2013

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