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Purpose:
We, the undergraduate students of Roger Williams University, represent the Jewish population. We provide Jewish services and act as the Jewish voice on campus through Deans Diversity Council and our organization. We serve as both a social and religious club which promotes diversity through education. We establish this constitution as part of our organization.
Article One
The name of our organization is Hillel
Article Two
Membership shall include anyone who is interested in Jewish heritage and culture. Members do not necessarily have to be Jewish. Members must be current Roger Williams University or faculty.
Article Three
Our organization must maintain all guidelines stipulated in the Roger Williams University Student Senate Constitution. Any item in this Constitution that violates the Student Senate Constitution is to be voided.
Article Four
Regular general meetings shall meet as stipulated by the executive board.
Special meetings and the first regular meeting of the academic year may be called at any time during the academic year by the President or by the Hillel Director. This shall include special events and committees.
There must be at least one (1) week notice before any meeting can be held.
No meetings may be held on the Jewish Sabbath (Friday night to Saturday night) nor on any of the Biblical Jewish holidays.
Article 5
Elections shall take place prior to officer training each Spring semester
To be an officer one must be a full time day student with a G.P.A. of at least 2.0 and sophomore standing.
No officer can be on academic or disciplinary probation.
Officer nomination will be taken on a previously announced date. All nominations must be seconded in order for one to run. All nominees must accept or decline their nominations by the end of the week of nomination. One may only run for one office at a time. All nominations shall be closed prior to elections. Voting shall take place the following week. All nominees must be present for both nominations and elections. Votes shall be tallied by the Hillel Director and a full member of Hillel not directly involved in the election.
All organizations are allowed only one (1) President and one (1) Vice President as stated in the Student Senate Constitution.
Article Six
If there is a vacancy among the officers, elections may be held.
Article Seven
Impeachment proceedings, once brought to the floor, cannot be taken back. It will mean a trial at the next meeting which will be all fair and timely. Any officer under scrutiny will have the right to refute this charge at their trial. Reasons for impeachment may include misconduct or failure to complete one's duties as an officer. These duties are stipulated in Article Eight.
Article Eight
President
One person who presides over meetings for the whole year
Facilitates executive board meetings
Is aware of all monitary matters
Spokesman for the club
Informs others when executive board is meeting
Coordinates transitions from one year to the next
Provides motivation to everyone
Attends Presidents' Meetings
Vice-President
Presides over meetings in the absence of the President
Serves as liaison to committees
Submits term reports
Performs other duties directed by the President
Treasurer
Attends Finace Committee meetings when needed
Keeps track of the budget
Knows how to do PO's and Requisite forms
Performs other duties directed by the President
Secretary
Keeps records of the meetings
Sends minutes to all members
Prepares an agenda for the President
Makes a calendar of events
Maintains phone and E-mail contact with all members
Does PR and flyers
Reserves room for meeting times
Performs other duties assigned by the President
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Note:
While the Senate constitution (*and by-laws) covers Senate and all clubs and organizations, the Hillel constitution consists of details and rules that apply more specifically to Hillel. The main catch is that the Senate constitution overrides the Hillel constitution. Should the Hillel constitution be lacking or contradicting a detail that is in the Senate Constitution, then the Senate Constitution is correct. Roger Williams University Student Senate |
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