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Article I. Name
The name of this student organization shall be known as: Indian Students Association.
Article II. Purpose and Goals
Section I. Purpose
The purpose of this primarily undergraduate organization is to promote the integration of the cultures of America and India, the union and understanding of the different cultures of the Indian subcontinent, and interaction between the organization and the surrounding community.
Section II. Goals
The major goals shall be: 1) integration and unity among the American and the various Indian Cultures, 2) enrichment and understanding of the diversity of the Indian subcontinent, 3) to dispel myths and stereotypes, while discussing relevant issues which affect Indian-Americans, 4) to serve as an integration point between ISA and the various existing organizations and the surrounding community.
Article III. Membership
Section I. Selection Process
Membership will be open to all interested students and granted upon receipt of dues in either semester. During the course of the year, membership will be closed and limited to those who pay the determined dues for that academic year.
Section II. Attendance
Attendance at all meetings and organization events is desired and greatly appreciated as ISA events and meetings will benefit all who attend.
Section III. Removal Procedures
Any officer having two unexcused absences either semester shall be removed from the organization.
Article IV. Officers
Section I.
The officers of this organization must meet the following requirements: a) have at least a 2.25 semester and overall GPR at the time of their election and post at least a 2.25 GPR for the preceding regular semester or the two preceding summer terms at the time of election and during the term of office; b) be in good standing with the University and enrolled in at least six credit hours in a regular semester during the term of office; and c) be subject to removal from office by the organization and/or the organization official University advisor should the student fail to maintain the requirement as prescribed in (a) and (b).
Section II. Officers and Duties
President – shall president over regular and executive meetings, coordinate group activities, and communicate with the officers and advisor on all matters.
Vice President – shall assist president and preside over meetings in the absence of the president, and shall help with planning of meetings and group activities.
Secretary – shall record minutes at all business meetings, check attendance at functions, and take care of logistical matters.
Treasurer – shall collect dues, pay bills, oversee other monetary transactions including fundraising and social activities, and prepare and maintain an annual budget.
Public Relations Coordinator – shall be responsible for alerting public about upcoming meetings, events, and of this organization through the maintenance of a web page, list serve, flyers, and any other media.
Historian – shall attend all events, take pictures, and maintain a scrapbook.
Section III. Election Process
Elections shall be held at the first regular meeting during the month of April. All officers are elected with the exception of Historian for 1999-2000 school year only. The process will take place according to the following way: A quorum must be present and a vote will be taken, and then a ranking of the candidates according to the number of votes received must be given point value. This will be weighted with an application submitted by the candidate. Three outside judges will review the application anonymously and rank those accordingly. Then each rank will be multiplied by 6 for the votes and 4 for the application, and the candidate with the least amount of points will be appointed to the position. In case of a tie, the outgoing officers will meet and pick a candidate based on past committee experience.
Section IV. Removal of an Officer
Refer to Article III, Section III. The nomination process outlined in Article IV, Section III will be held immediately.
Article V. Meetings
Section I.
Regular meetings shall be held every other week. Meetings will be closed after the third general meeting of the fall semester and first meeting of spring. Closed meetings are meetings consisting of only paid members.
Section II.
A quorum shall consist of 50 percent plus (50% + 1) of the membership and must be present to conduct official business.
Article VI. Amendments and Revisions
Section I.
This constitution may be amended at any time by a two-thirds vote of the active membership. It is review annually and subject to the approval of the Director of Student Activities.
Section II.
This document must be reviewed every year and resubmitted to the Student Activities Office.
Article VII. Finances
Section I.
Dues shall be determined per academic year and/or semester will be collected from all members of this organization.
Section II.
All monies belonging to this organization shall be deposited and disbursed through a bank account established for this organization at 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.
Section III.
All receipts for reimbursement must be submitted to the treasurer within 15 working days of purchase. Any pending receipts of the current academic year must be settled by the last day of the Spring semester or will be rendered void. |
