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Section 5: Community Service Encourage members of the organization to serve the legal needs of Asian /Pacific Americans and other historically disadvantaged communities. . Section 6: Social Events and Networking Opportunities Provide law students with opportunities to meet peers, colleagues, and alumni by planning social events and organizing activities with AABA. Section 7: Mentoring Coordinate Buddy Program to guide incoming students through their first year. Section 8: Compliance with Hastings Policies and Regulations The organization shall comply with UC Hastings’ Policies and Regulations Applying to College Activities, Organizations and Students. Article III. Membership Section 1: Membership Any individual who is a full time student at UC Hastings College of the Law and who signs the organization roster (disclosing his/her email address and phone number) will be considered a member of the organization. The organization is open to all such individuals regardless of race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation or physical handicap. Section 2: Membership Fee and Fundraising There shall be no membership fees. The organizations' funds shall be raised through various fundraising events and through application to the Associated Students of the University of California at Hastings (ASUCH) for funding. Funds may also be raised through voluntary donations from members of the organization. Section 3: Powers Members of the organization shall be entitled to vote on all matters out before the membership. Section 4: General Meetings The general membership shall meet on a monthly basis at a time and location announced by the Executive Board prior to each meeting. The Executive Board may call meetings more or less frequently if agreed upon by a majority of the Board. Notice of each general meeting shall 2 UC Hastings College of the Law Asian Pacific American Students Association By-Laws Last updated: August 2009
e given by the Executive Board at least three (3) days in advance by posting announcements on the school grounds, placing a notice in "The Hastings Weekly" or through email. Section 5: Special Meetings The Executive Board shall notify the general membership of any general meeting involving a major or controversial vote through email, telephone, SIC drop or other reliable form of communication. Such notice shall be given at least three (3) days prior to the meeting. Section 6: Quorum At least 10 members of the general membership will be required to conduct business at general meetings. If a quorum is not met, business may be done through email or other reliable form of communication, provided the matter is not one of urgency or controversy. Section 7: Voting Voting shall be decided by a simple majority of all persons casting votes unless provided otherwise in these by-laws. Article IV. Executive Board Section 1: Number There shall be at least four (4) members of the Executive Board, including but not limited to: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. In order to promote continuity, it is strongly recommended that additional first and second year members be included on the Executive Board. To give first years an adequate opportunity to voice their concerns and interests, at least one (1) representative from each section should be elected from the first year class. The Executive Board has discretion to add other Board positions that will help effectuate the purpose of APALSA. Section 2: Powers and Responsibilities The Executive Board shall: a) Determine organizational policy and goals, subject to approval by the general membership. b) Develop and implement such programs as are necessary to carry out the objectives of the organization, including the establishment of committees such as fund-raising, academic, admissions, community outreach, social, and any other committees as deemed necessary by the Executive Board. c) Establish an annual budget to be used to guide the organization's fiscal activities and to be submitted to ASUCH for funding. d) Initiate and implement changes in the by-laws. 3 UC Hastings College of the Law Asian Pacific American Students Association By-Laws Last updated: August 2009
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