|
|
||
|
Bluffton University The Constitution of the Bluffton University International Club is written to clarify the purpose of the organization and to provide guidelines for decision making based on that purpose. It is intended to provide sufficient structure as a foundation for the organization while remaining flexible to the needs of the students involved. Sec1 This organization be known as International Connection (ICon).
Sec1 This organization will provide a setting and various activities for the purpose of encouraging friendship among students from various backgrounds and cultures. The focus of our time, efforts and finances will be toward building relationships and offerings opportunities for those involved in the organization to share their culture within Bluffton campus and community. We will also encourage personal involvement in the border campus and community opportunities. Article III - Participation Article IV - Leadership Sec2 The President will preside over the meetings, coordinate the work of the Executive Board and work to carry out the recommendations. Sec3 The Vice-President shall assist the president in his/her and shall assume the duties of the President in his/her absence. Sec4 The Secretary shall be responsible for recording and preserving the minutes of all meetings, shall attend to the written correspondence and responsibilities, shall perform other tasks as delegated by the president. Sec5 The Treasure shall be responsible for all organization funds and the proper disbursement of such, maintain complete records of income and expenditures of the organization, and report the balance of the budget when called upon to do so. Sec6 A Publicity Coordinator may be appointed by the Executive Board to coordinate all publicity efforts for ICon activities and will delegate specificresponsibilities to others as appropriate. Sec7 The Faculty Advisor will be appointed by the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Life. Sec8 The members of the Executive Board will participate in the Bluffton University Leadership Development Program which provides leadership training skills and support from and interaction with other students who hold leadership roles on campus. The program includes the Student Leadership Retreat at the beginning of the school year and the off-campus Mid-year Retreat in January, as well as several other planned events throughout the year. Article V - Meetings Article VI - Finances Article VII - Elections and Voting Sec2 An officer my be re-elected to hold the same or a different office as long as they continue to be a full-time student. Sec3 Nominations shall be taken from the participants. Candidates must be currently active participants during the year. Nominees will be given a job description and sometime during the following week, they will be asked by a current officer whether he/she accepts the nomination. Sec4 Voting will be carried out by secret ballot. The first office to be voted on shall be the president, followed by the vice-president, then secretary, then treasurer. The candidate with the highest number of votes is the incoming officer for the next academic year. Sec5 Students may participate in the organization at any time.Voting privileges will be granted to those who consider themselves to be active participants No quorum is required for voting purposes. Article VIII - Amendments
Sec1
Copies of the amended constitution shall be made availableto the membership one week
before the meeting when action will he taken on the amendments to be considered. A majority vote is needed to make the
proposed changes. An amended copy of the constitution shall be kept in the Student Life Office. |