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33 SAMPLE CONSTITUTION ADELPHI UNIVERSITY • GUIDE TO STUDENT LIFE PURPOSE (followed by statement) An introductory statement or objective, no longer than two or three sentences. This should state the reason for, and intent of, the organization. ARTICLE I: NAME The name of this organization shall be (full name of organization), hereinafter referred to as (shortened name of organization as it will appear throughout the constitution). Section 1: Eligibility State, in complete sentences, the qualifications for membership. Section 2: Active Membership State, in complete sentences, the qualifications for “acting” or “voting” membership in the organization. Section 3: If necessary, describe another class of membership, such as “inactive.” Keep the structure as clear and simple as possible. ARTICLE II: OFFICERS Section 1: Numbers and Methods of Elections The (name of organization) shall elect from the active membership a president, vice president, secretary and treasurer at the (e.g., the second to last) meeting of the semester/academic year. (Indicate further if any special nominating procedure is used and who is eligible to hold office.) Section 2: Duties of Officers A. The president shall: 1. Preside over all meetings for (name of organization). 2. He or she will... 3. Etc. B. Continue list for each officer of the organization, with a list of duties under each title. Each club officer will: 1. Act in the leadership role as outlined by the constitution/bylaws. 2. Perform responsibilities commensurate with the officer position. Section 3: Terms of Office Indicate, in complete sentences, how long each officer is to serve. Include whether officers may be reelected to the same office position, etc. Section 4: Impeachment of Officers Indicate, in complete sentences, whether officers may be impeached, grounds for impeachment, and the procedure for impeachment. ARTICLE III: COMMITTEES Section 1: Standing Committees State, in one sentence, the standing committees of the organization. Section 2: Duties of Standing Committee For example: A. The Constitution Committee shall: 1. Review the constitution each semester.
ARTICLE IV: FACULTY ADVISERS Section 1: Numbers and Terms of Office Indicate, in complete sentences, the number of advisers the organization is to have and how long each will be asked to serve. Section 2: Method of Appointment State, in complete sentences, how the adviser is selected by the organization. Section 3: Duties Indicate, in complete sentences, what responsibilities the adviser is expected to fulfill. ARTICLE V: MEETINGS Section 1: Regular Meetings Indicate, in complete sentences, how often and approximately when regular meetings will be held. Section 2: Special Meetings Indicate, in complete sentences, when special or “emergency meetings” are to be called, by whom and how members will be notified. Section 3: Parliamentary Procedure All regular and special meetings of the organization shall be run under the rules of parliamentary procedures with Robert’s Rules of Order used as reference. Section 4: Quorum A quorum usually consists of more than half of the total active membership. (This is up to the individual organization.) Section 5: (Optional) Indicate the required attendance at each meeting, if necessary. ARTICLE VI: AMENDMENTS Section 1: Procedure of Amendment Indicate, in complete sentences, the procedure for offering an amendment to the constitution. As a general rule, amendments are submitted in writing and are read at the meeting before the vote is taken. Section 2: Ratification Indicate the vote necessary to ratify the amendment. Ratification is usually accomplished through either a two-thirds or three-fourths vote of the active membership. In all cases, an amendment must be submitted to the Center for Student Involvement for approval before it becomes official. 34
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