Article I.  Name 

                   This organization shall be known as Aggime Anime Appreciation Society. 

Article II.  Purpose

                   The purpose of this organization shall be to provide an environment for the
                   appreciation and enjoyment of Japanese Animation (Anime).

 Article III.  Membership 

                   Membership is open to all persons contingent upon their payment of dues. 
                   Discrimination of any sort, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual 
                   orientation, age, national origin, or handicap is forbidden. 

      Section I.  Disciplining of a member

                  When behavior deemed to be inconsiderate to other members or in violation
                  of the University Rules is exhibited, the offending member shall be spoken to
                  in private to warn against continuing this behavior. Given this notice, the member
                  shall be allowed to share his/her perspective on the matter. The officers shall
                  review the situation, expeditiously make a decision, and contact the member in
                  question as to the outcome.

      Section II.  Removal of a member

                  A member may be removed from the organization by a (50%+1) vote of the
                  officers, followed by a ¾ vote of the membership at the next scheduled meeting.

Article IV.  Officers 

      Section I.  Requirements of Officers 

                       The officers of this organization must meet the following requirements: 

                 A. Have a minimum grade point ratio (GPR) as stated below and meet that
                 minimum GPR in the semester immediately prior to the election/appointment,
                 the semester of election/appointment and semesters during the term of office:  

                       1. For undergraduate students, the minimum GPR is 2.00. In order for this
                       provision to be met, at least six hours (half-time credits) must have been
                       taken for the semester under consideration. In one limited circumstance,
                      summer semester hours may be applied to this provision. In order for summer
                      coursework to qualify toward a grade point ratio prior to election/appointment,
                      at least six credit hours must have been taken during the course of either the
                      full or two summer session(s).

                      2. For graduate level students the minimum GPR is a 3.00. In order for this
                     provision to be met, at least four hours (half-time credits) must have been
                     taken for the semester under consideration. In one limited circumstance,
                     summer semester hours may be applied to this provision. In order for summer
                     coursework to qualify toward a grade point ratio prior to election/appointment,
                     at least four credit hours must have been taken during the course of either the
                     full or two summer session(s) unless fewer credits are required as they complete
                     the final stages of their degree.

                  B. Be in good standing with the university and enrolled in at least half time (six or
                  more credit hours), if an undergraduate student (unless fewer credits are required
                  to graduate in the spring and fall semesters) during the term of office, and at least
                  half time (four or more credits) if a graduate student (unless fewer credits are required
                  in the final stages of their degree as defined by the Continuous Registration Requirement)
                  during their term of office.

                  C.  Be subject to removal from office by the organization and/or the 
                        organization official University advisor should the student fail 
                         to maintain the requirements as prescribed in (A) and (B). 

      Section II.  Officers and Duties 

                   A.  President - Shall preside over meetings, organize group activities, 
                         and communicate with the officers and the advisor on all matters. 

                   B. Vice-President - Shall function as a backup to the President,
                        performing necessary tasks and filling in when not available.

                   C. Treasurer - Shall collect dues, pay bills, oversee other monetary 
                        transactions including fund raisers and social activities, and 
                        prepare and maintain an annual budget. 

                   D.  PR / Webmaster - Shall direct club advertising as well as handling 
                         lines of communication both inside and outside of the club. 

                   E. Facilities - Shall be responsible for the reservation of rooms for 
                       club meetings and any other club functions. 

                   F. Librarian - Shall be responsible for keeping and transporting of club
                       videos, and shall permit members to check items out of the library for
                       the specified amounts of time.
                      

      Section III.  Election Process 

                       Officer elections shall be held  once each calendar year at a regular club 
                         meeting that is to be announced at least two weeks in advance.  Members 
                         may volunteer or may be nominated by fellow members.  Once candidates 
                         for a position are chosen, the members present vote to elect the officer. 
                         Each cycle of voting eliminates the candidate who has received the fewest 
                         number of votes until there is required (50%+1) majority to elect an officer.  

      Section IV.  Disciplining of an Officer 

                       When behavior deemed to be inconsiderate to other members or officers or
                        in violation of the University Rules is exhibited, the offending officer shall be
                        spoken to in private to warn against continuing said behavior. Given this notice,
                        the officer shall be allowed to share his/her perspective on the matter. The
                        remaining officers shall review the situation, make a decision expeditiously,
                        and contact the officer in question as to the outcome. Applicable University
                        Rules and officer requirements are explained to all officers prior to election,
                        and are applicable for this deciding process.

      Section V.  Removal of an Officer 

                       An officer may be removed from office by a (50%+1) vote of the officers  
                         followed by a 3/4 vote of the membership at the next scheduled meeting. 
                         Another election to fill the vacancy will be held immediately. 

Article V.  Meetings 

        Section I.  Scheduling 

                       Regular meetings shall be held once a week whenever Texas A&M 
                         University is in session and the standard meeting time does not conflict  
                         with other organization or University activities. 

        Section II.  Quorum 

                       A quorum shall consist of 3/5 of the officers and must be present to 
                         conduct official business. 

        Section III.  Language  

                       The meetings shall be free of discriminatory language as consistent
                         with the university's statement on harassment and discrimination.
                         http://student-rules.tamu.edu/statement.htm  

Article VI.  Finances 

         Section I.  Dues 

                       Dues shall be determined each academic year and will be collected from 
                         all members of the organization. 

        Section II.  Requirements 

                       All monies belonging to this organization shall be deposited and 
                         disbursed through a bank account established for this organization at 
                         the MSC Student Organization Finance Center and/or the Fiscal Office. 
                         All funds must be deposited within 24 hours after collection.  The 
                         advisor to this organization must approve and sign each expenditure 
                         before payment. 

Article VII.  Amendments and Revisions 

       Section I.  Amendments 

                       This constitution may be amended a 4/5 vote of the officers followed by 
                         a 3/4 vote of the membership at the next regular meeting, subject to 
                         the approval of the Director of Student Activities. 

       Section II.  Review 

                       This document must be reviewed every two years and resubmitted to the 
                         Student Activities Office. 

Article VIII.  Advisor Expectations 

                   A. The advisor must be a Texas A&M University employee as defined by the
                   Human Resources Department and must advise at level consistent with the
                   categorization of the organization. To advise a registered organization, the
                   advisor must be a faculty member, professional or associate staff member,
                   or graduate assistant.  

                   B. The advisor must be available for meetings for advice and consultation
                   related to the operations of the organization.

                   C. The advisor will facilitate opportunities for students to exercise initiative
                   and judgment within a proper measure of autonomy when coordinating
                   events and activities via participation in event planning and attendance to
                   events when possible or when identified as necessary.

                   D. The advisor will regularly receive statements from the Student Organization
                   Finance Center (SOFC) and should be aware of the organization's financial status
                   via review of these statements and approval of expenditures. Completion of the
                  on-line education process for the SOFC is required of all organization advisors.

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                 Approved: ___________________________     Date: _____________ 
                                         Director of Student Activities