TGG Constitution
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Constitution
Article I - Name
The name of this organization shall be "That Gay Group."
Article II - Purpose
The purpose of That Gay Group is:
Article III - Membership
A. Membership - Membership shall be open to Wichita State University students, faculty, and staff members. Those not meeting this requirement will be classified as guests only. In the event that a student graduates or withdraws from the University, he/she shall be reclassified as a guest member.
B. Qualifications and Requirements for Membership - In order to be considered a member, an individual must attend no less than three (3) meetings, and after such time, request membership and continue to regularly attend meetings or maintain communication with the officers.
C. Non-discrimination Clause - Membership will not be denied to any person because of age, race, gender, religion, handicap, national origin, or sexual orientation.
D. Duration/Removal - Membership shall continue as long as you meet the qualifications and requirements above. In the event that you:
In the event that you are found in violation of any of the above, the executive board and advisor will call a special pre-announced meeting of the general membership at which you will be given the opportunity to defend your actions. If you are found by a unanimous vote of the members attending to have violated group procedure then your status as a member and all rights associated with such shall cease.
Article IV - Voting Rights
Only student members of That Gay Group shall have voting rights at meetings of the general membership.
Article V - Dues
There shall be no membership dues for That Gay Group, however, the Treasurer may collect donations for special projects. In the event the group should dissolve at any time, all remaining monies will be donated to a local gay organization, to be determined by a majority vote of the members.
Article VI - Executive Board
A. Positions - The executive board shall consist of: one President, one Treasurer/Secretary, and any other position(s) deemed necessary by the executive board and the advisor.
B. Term - The term of each elected position shall be for one academic year.
C. Filling Positions - The officer positions shall be filled by the end of September. Officers are to be elected annually by secret ballot. Any student member of That Gay Group may nominate themselves or another student member for a position. The nomination must be seconded by a different member. It is then up to the nominee to accept or decline the nomination. Once the nomination period is over, ballots are then cast.
D. Recall/Removal - In the event that an elected board member is not adequately performing his/her duties, the members of the board and the advisor will discuss the nature of the problem with the member in question. Any action to remove the member must be done by first obtaining a unanimous vote of the board to move the decision to the general assembly. A majority vote of members attending a special pre-announced meeting of the general membership must be had to complete removal of the officer. In the event of a vacancy on the board (i.e. removal, transfer, drop out) it is the board's decision whether or not to replace that position prior to the next annual election.
E. Duties
1. President - Calls and conducts meetings, manages all procedures of That Gay Group (i.e. reserving meeting space and table space), works in close contact with the group's advisor, delegates those responsible for special committees, and serves as official spokesperson for That Gay Group.
2. Treasurer/Secretary - Keep and prepare whatever records are necessary for compliance with Student Government Association, keep minutes and attendance records for all meetings, conduct meetings in the President's absence, regularly checking That Gay Group's mail box in the Center for Student Leadership and collecting donations as defined in Article IV.
3. The duties of any other officers, as appointed under the terms of Article V, Section A, shall be developed and approved by the board prior to the appointment of that position.
Article VII - Advisor
The Faculty/Staff Advisor shall be elected by a majority vote of the membership of That Gay Group. He/she has the right to decline appointment to that position. The advisor may serve in that capacity indefinitely, provided no member of the group requests a reelection, with a majority of members in agreement. If the current serving advisor wishes to step down, or if a two-thirds majority of the members requests a reelection, a new election will be held within one month.
The Advisor's duties include: serving as a resource on University policy and procedure, serving as the liaison between the University Administration and the group, working closely with the group President, counting ballots at all group elections in conjunction with a member who is not running for position,
The Advisor shall have no voting rights.
Article VIII - Meetings
Regular meetings of the general membership will be held every other week. The time and place of regular meetings shall be agreed upon by a majority of the members.
The executive board may itself meet when necessary.
Article IX - Amendments
This constitution shall be amended as needed by a majority vote of members attending a special pre-announced meeting of the general membership.
Article X - Ratification
This constitution shall be ratified by a majority vote of those in attendance at the first regular meeting of the academic year.
Updated: July 3, 2000