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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