STUDENT ORGANIZATION CONSTITUTION

Approved on Tuesday, August 29, 2006

ARTICLE I – Name and Location

The name of this organization shall be: The Philosophy Club.

The organization is a student organization at The University of Arizona.

ARTICLE II – Objectives

The objectives of the organization shall be:

a. To promote interest in Philosophy.

b. To provide fellowship among students and faculty.

c. To represent student needs and wants in regard to philosophical issues.

d. To provide a forum for the presentation of innovative ideas to the benefit of the University community.

ARTICLE III – Membership

1. Any student at The University of Arizona is eligible to be an active member and may hold office.

2. Non-students may act as associate members, but may not vote or hold office.

ARTICLE IV – Officers

1. Election of Officers

a. The officers of this organization are: President, Vice-President, Records Officer, and Treasurer.

b. Officers will be elected by written or electronic ballot, with each active member present casting a vote. A majority of votes will constitute a victory.

c. Election of officers will take place during the last four weeks of the spring semester.

d. Officers will assume office for the period of one year.

2. Recall of Officers

a. Officers are subject to recall for malfeasance in office.

b. Recall procedures will be initiated at the request of three active members.

c. A hearing will be conducted at a regular meeting for the presentation of evidence from all concerned parties.

d. A majority of those active members voting in a recall at the end of the hearing is necessary to remove any office.

ARTICLE V – Amendments

1. This constitution and by-laws may be amended by a 2/3 majority vote of those voting, a quorum being present.

2. Voting on amendments must be conducted after a minimum notice of 1 week.

ARTICLE VI – Not-for-Profit Statement

This is a not-for-profit organization.

ARTICLE VII – Statement of Non-Discrimination

This organization shall not discriminate on the basis of age, color, ethnicity, gender, national origin, disability or handicap, race, religion, sexual orientation, or war-veteran status. This policy will include, but is not limited to, recruiting, membership, activities, or the opportunity to hold office.

ARTICLE VIII – Financial Obligations

A majority of voting members of this organization may determine reasonable dues and fees assessed to each member at the beginning of each semester.

A specific member or members, designated by this organization, shall be responsible for payment in full of all debts accumulated by the organization not covered by funds or deposit.

ARTICLE IX – Statement of Non-Hazing

This organization will not conspire to engage in hazing, participate in hazing, or commit any act that causes or is likely to cause bodily danger, physical harm, physical degradation, or disgrace resulting in physical or mental harm to any fellow student or person attending the institution.

ARTICLE X – Statement of Campus Regulation Compliance

This organization shall comply with all University and campus policies and regulations, and local, state, and federal laws.

BY-LAWS

I. Cabinet

A. President

1. Coordinates all activities of the organization.

2. Liaison to the University community.

3. Official representative of the organization.

4. Calls regular and special meetings.

5. Presides at meetings.

6. Prepares agenda for meetings.

B. Vice-President

1. Assumes duties of president, when necessary.

2. Assists president in coordinating activities, meetings, etc.

C. Records Officer

1. Maintains accurate and current information of the organization and membership.

2. Assists president and vice-president to coordinate organization activities.

3. Maintains and distributes accurate minutes of each meeting.

4. Maintains attendance records for meetings.

D. Treasurer

1. Liaison to ASUA for the purpose of organization funds.

2. Maintains accurate and current account of all organization funds.

3. Dispenses funds in support of the organization’s goals and programs.

II. Meetings

Meetings will be open to all organization active and associate members, faculty, and university representatives. At least two days prior to a meeting, a notice will be given, usually posted on the club’s website. The meetings are to be organized and controlled by officers and active members.