Constitution for the Western Illinois
University Roller Hockey Club
Adopted
August 2002
The
name of this organization shall be the Western Illinois University Roller Hockey
Club. The organization is a student organization at Western Illinois University.
The
objectives of the organization shall be:
a)
To promote interest in roller hockey.
b)
To promote civility among students and officials.
c)
To promote fellowship among students and faculty.
d)
To represent student needs and wants in regard to roller hockey.
e) To provide a forum for the presentation of innovative ideas to benefit the University’s community.
1)
Any student at Western Illinois University is eligible to be an active
member
and may hold office.
2)
Non-students may act as associate members, but may not vote or hold
office.
1)
Election of Officers
a)
The officers of this organization are president, vice president,
secretary, and treasure.
b)
All active officers must meet the qualifications outlined in the organizational
by-laws.
c)
Officers will be elected by written ballot, with each active member
casting a vote. A majority of votes shall be taken into consideration by the president, but do not necessarily constitute a victory.
d) Re-election of officers will take place at the beginning of each semester after each official team squad has been chosen, except in cases where clause 1(e) applies.
e)
Officers will assume office for the period of one semester.
f) After the spring semester has concluded, the president and vice president must be elected in order to ensure proper organization and planning for the following fall semester.
g) The secretary and treasure positions will be elected at the beginning of each semester after the official team squad has been chosen.
h) The duties of the officers will be pre-determined and specifically outlined by the president of the organization at the beginning of each term so as not to violate ARTICLE VII or XI.
2)
Recall of Officers
a)
Officers are subject to recall for malfeasance in office.
b)
Recall procedures will be initiated at the request of five active
members.
c) A hearing will be conducted at a regular meeting for the presentation of evidence from all concerned parties.
d) A majority of those active members voting in a recall at the end of the hearing is necessary to remove any office.
This
constitution and by-laws may be amended by a 2/3-majority vote of those voting,
a quorum being present.
This
is a not-for-profit organization.
This
organization shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion,
sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin,
disability,
and status as a Vietnam era or disabled Veteran.
This policy
will
include, but not limited to reciting, membership, organization activities, or
opportunities to hold office.
1)
The president of this organization may determine reasonable dues and fees
assessed to each member at the beginning of each semester.
2)
This organization’s treasurer shall be responsible for assuring and
maintaining an active budget for each successive semester.
3)
If any debt has accumulated for previous terms, it is the responsibility of any
and all active members to repay the debt in full.
4)
The University is not financially responsible for any debts accumulated by this
organization.
This
organization will not conspire to engage in hazing, or commit any act
that
causes or is likely to cause bodily danger, physical harm, or personal
degradation
or disgrace resulting in physical or mental harm to any fellow
student
or person attending the institution.
This
organization shall comply with all university and campus policies and
regulations
and local, state, and federal laws.
1) The president of this organization shall develop a disciplinary action policy for all members of this organization.
2) The president of this organization reserves the right to enforce any disciplinary violations in a just manner within the context of the above-mentioned ARTICLE VII and IX.