| Article I (name) |
| Section 1. |
The name of this organization shall
be The Lobby Corps Club of Humboldt State University. |
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| Article II (purpose) |
| Section 1. |
The purpose of this organization is to promote
the education and practice of lobbying elected officials on
issues deemed important by the membership. Special attention
shall be given to issues with specific interest to students,
such as the cost of tuition and system wide policies. |
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| Article III (affiliation) |
| Section 1. |
As Lobby Corps clubs are created on other CSU
campuses, this organization shall be loosely affiliated with
them, working together on common goals, for the greater good
of students. |
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| Article IV (membership) |
| Section 1. |
In order to qualify as a member, individuals must
be registered as part or full time students of Humboldt State
University. Furthermore members must be concerned about the
welfare of students, both within the university, and in society
at large. |
| Section 2. |
In order to be recognized as a member, individuals
must attend at least one club meeting, or otherwise express
interest in the actions that the club is taking (i.e. correspondence
via e-mail, telephone, post etc.) |
| Section 3. |
Voting is restricted to matriculated, currently
enrolled students, faculty and staff at Humboldt State University |
| Section 4. |
Voting members and all officers must be matriculated,
currently enrolled students, faculty and staff at Humboldt State
University. |
| Section 5. |
Membership in the organization will not be denied
to anyone on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age,
sex, disability, veteran’s status, or sexual orientation,
except as sanctioned by law (California Administrative Code,
Title 5, Section 41500; Education Amendments of 1972, TitleIX)
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| Section 6. |
There shall be no hazing. |
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| Article V (officers) |
| Section 1. |
The officers of this organization will be a President,
a Vice-President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. The term of
office shall be for one semester, at the end of which an election
shall take place; new officers shall take office immediately
following elections. |
| Section 2. |
If a vacancy should occur during the term of an
officer, the president shall appoint a member to fill the vacancy;
this appointment must be approved by 50% plus of total club
membership. If the president is unavailable to make the appointment
the Vice-President shall make the appointment. |
| Section 3. |
All officers of this organization are matriculated,
currently enrolled students at Humboldt State University. |
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| Article VI (duties of officers) |
| Section 1. |
The President shall preside at all meetings and
act as facilitator, name all special committees, appoint all
committee chairs, and act as the representative of the organization
as is necessary. |
| Section 2. |
The Vice-President shall assume the duties of
the president in his/her absence. |
| Section 3. |
The Secretary shall record the minutes of each
meeting, maintain accurate records of all business pertaining
to the organization, shall receive and respond to all official
correspondence, and shall count votes and declare winners at
elections. |
| Section 4. |
The Treasurer shall collect and disburse funds
as directed by the organization, shall make monthly (or as requested)
financial reports to the general membership, and shall confirm
the results of all elections as declared by the Secretary. |
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| Article VII (nominations and elections) |
| Section 1. |
Nominations for office may be made from the floor
by any member, and shall be made at the meeting prior to the
meeting in which elections are held. |
| Section 2. |
Elections shall be held at the last official meeting
of the semester. |
| Section 3. |
Members shall cast their vote via a written secret
ballot, with the Secretary counting votes and declaring winners,
and with the Treasurer confirming the results. |
| Section 4. |
All members are eligible to vote in all elections. |
| Section 5. |
Officers must be elected with a majority vote
of 50% plus one. If no candidate receives a majority, then a
run-off election shall be held between the two candidates with
the most votes. |
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| Article VIII (installation) |
| Section 1. |
Officers shall be installed immediately following
elections, with former officers handing over the title to the
new officers. The new officers shall immediately take over official
responsibilities, and shall preside over the next meeting (the
first meeting of the new semester). |
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| Article IX (meetings) |
| Section 1. |
Regular meetings shall take place on a bi-weekly
basis. In addition, special meetings and/or practice sessions
may be called as needed. |
| Section 2. |
Special meetings and/or practice sessions can
be called by the President or Vice-President, or by a proportion
of 50% or more of the general membership. |
| Section 3. |
In the event of a special meeting the President
shall present via e-mail the time and place of the meeting.
Special meetings shall also be publicized by the President on
the bulletin board in the Clubs and Activities office. |
| Section 4. |
A quorum shall be defined as a minimum of 33%
of general membership. Without a quorum official business cannot
be discussed and/or decided. |
| Section 5. |
The parliamentary authority for this organization
shall be very informal, with members able to speak in an orderly
fashion, aided by a speakers list for as long as they deem necessary. |
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| Article X (committees) |
| Section 1. |
The President has the authority to name committees
and committee chairpersons. If the general membership is unhappy
with the President’s selections, they may impeach chairpersons
with a vote of 2/3 of the total membership, and likewise, may
name a chairperson from the floor which shall be recognized
as legitimate if that person receives a 2/3 vote of the general
membership. |
| Section 2. |
An external affairs committee shall exist with
the duty of networking with Lobby Corps clubs from other CSU
campuses. This committee shall consist of three full time members,
including one chair. |
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| Article XI (dues, fees) |
| Section 1. |
There shall be no dues or fees placed upon any
member of this organization. |
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| Article XII (amendments) |
| Section 1. |
Any member of the organization can originate an
amendment. |
| Section 2. |
When presenting an amendment, the individual must
present the proposed amendment at the meeting prior to the meeting
when the vote on the proposed amendment will take place. Furthermore,
the proposed amendment must be posted on the bulletin board
in the Clubs and Activities office for at least one week prior
to the vote. |
| Section 3. |
2/3 of total membership must approve an amendment
in order for it to pass. |
| Section 4. |
Upon approval of an amendment, the amendment becomes
effective immediately. |
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| Article XIII (enabling clause) |
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This constitution shall become the official governing
document of the Lobby Corps club of Humboldt State University,
upon ratification by two-thirds majority vote of the membership,
approval and acceptance by the Clubs and Activities Coordinator
and the Club Coordinating Council of Humboldt State University. |
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This Constitution is hereby officially adopted
as legal and binding. |
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Signature: |
Date: |
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