Constitution of the ISA
Article One: Name
The name of this organization shall be the International Students Association.
Article Two: Purpose
The purpose of the this organization shall be;
- To assist incoming international students in adapting to college life in the United States.
- To provide opportunities for social and cultural exchange among foreign students,
with others at Angelo State University and the surrounding community. - To provide a support base and lobbying group for the concerns of international students.
Article Three: Membership
Section One:
Membership shall be open to all students and faculty member of Angelo State University.
Section Two:
A member shall be any person who has paid his/her dues for the given duration.
Section Three:
The amount of the membership fee to be collected shall be decided upon by the executive officers prior to the first meeting of the fall semester.
Article Four: Officers
Section One:
There shall be four executive officers to be elected from among the members of the organization. There shall be the President, the Vice-President, the Secretary, and the Treasurer.
The Graduate Assistant, Center for International Studies (G.A.) shall serve as an ex-officio member of the executive.
Section Two:
Further official positions shall be temporary, with terms to last no longer than one academic year, and may be created by the President upon approval by a majority vote of the members. The filling of these positions shall be done in accordance with normal election procedures.
Section Three:
The executive officers shall be elected annually by a majority vote and shall serve a term of one full year, to begin on the following day of the election.
Section Four:
Replacement officers shall be elected by a majority vote of the of the members in a by-election, and shall serve in that position until the next full election.
Section Five:
The election of the officers shall take place no later than three weeks before the last day of studies in the fall semester. By-elections to fill vacant positions shall take place no later than one month after the vacancy of the post.
The date, time, and site of all elections must be announced no later than two weeks prior to the scheduled date of the election.
Section Six:
Candidacy for these positions shall be open to all members of the organization.
Section Seven:
An elected officer may be removed from his or her position by a two-thirds majority vote of all members. This officer must be informed of his/her impeachment in writing at least one week before such a vote may be cast.
Article Five: Duties
Section One:
The duties of the president and vice-president shall be to preside over all meetings, to make decisions concerning the organization, to be the official representative of the organization in all capacities, and to decide on matters not outlined in this Constitution.
In all these cases, the decisions of the president shall prevail over the vice-president. The duties of the G.A. shall be to oversee all activities of the organization and to serve as the president of the organization in the absence of elected officials.
In all cases, the decisions of the G.A. shall prevail over the president.
Section Two:
The duties of the secretary shall be to maintain the official records of the organization, to prepare an agenda for each meeting, and to keep members informed of all activities of the organization.
Section Three:
The duties of the treasurer shall be to maintain the financial records of the organization, to manage the treasury of the organization and to collect membership fees.
Section Four:
A decision made by the president or vice-president may be overturned by a majority vote of the members. All members shall have equal power in calling for such vote.
Article Six: The Treasury
Section One:
The treasury of the organization shall be managed by the president and the treasurer. The authorization of checks approved by the organization shall be rendered by the president and the treasurer.
Section Two:
Official financial records of the organization shall be made available to all members upon request.
Article Seven: Meetings
Section One:
Meetings shall be held on a regular basis. Special meetings may be called when necessary.
Section Two:
One half of the total number of members shall constitute a quorum.
Article Eight: Amendments
This constitution shall be amended at any time by a two-thirds majority vote of a quorum.
Amendments
Amendment One
Executive committee elections shall take place two weeks prior to the end of the spring semester and each officer shall serve one full term of one full year, to begin the day following the elections.
Amendment Two
Special committees may be formed through the election of committee leaders by at least 2/3 majority vote by members of the organization. These special committees will have the responsibilities designated to them by the president of the association.
Any decisions involved in these committees not mentioned in this amendment may be passed by the president with the consent of the other members of the executive committee.