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CONSTITUTION OF UNIVERSITY OF IOWA PRE-LAW CHAPTER OF PHI ALPHA DELTA LAW FRATERNITY, INTERNATIONAL We, the members of the University of Iowa Pre-Law Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta, International, do establish this Constitution for the University of Iowa Pre-Law Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta, International. This document is effective as of April 00, 2003. Article I Purpose The purpose of Phi Alpha Delta is to educate and prepare students who are interested in law school and the legal profession. Students are provided networking opportunities with law students, educators, attorneys, and judges through several forums and programs. The group performs community service projects and fosters a sense of comradeship for students through social functions and meetings. Article II Membership a) In no aspect of its programs shall there be any difference in the treatment of persons because of race, national origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preference, or any other classification which would deprive the person of consideration as in individual. The organization will guarantee that equal opportunity and equal access to membership, programming, facilities, and benefits shall be open to all persons. b) Any University of Iowa student in good standing (2.5 CUM GPA or above) is eligible for membership. Before initiation, minimum requirements include turning in application paperwork and fees by deadline, attending all required pledge education events, and one community service project. Once initiated, members must retain good standing and active participation by attending 50% of meetings within a semester unless exempt because of an excused absence. At every meeting, a sign-up sheet will be distributed to take attendance. Members should affix their signature to the sheet. The secretary will then check the sign-in sheet against a chapter roster in order to take attendance. c) No classes of membership apply. The only distinction between members is the elected officers. d) Any interested students meeting the minimum requirements and retaining good standing will be initiated. Members will face removal if the elected officers determine poor standing. Once poor standing is determined, the alleged member will meet with the Executive Cabinet to discuss problem and if probation period is needed. If probation period is needed, the member will be on probation for two months from all Phi Alpha Delta events. If a member fails to meet the requirements of the probation period, s/he will be dismissed from Phi Alpha Delta. Their dues and other monies will be retained by the organization. Article III Officers and Duties a) President: leads meetings, sets agendas, reserves facilities and notifies members of all general meetings. The President will oversee functions of the Volunteer and Education Committee. Vice-President: responsible for initiation and pledge parent program and leads meetings in absence of the President. The Vice-President will oversee the Social Committee. Treasurer: responsible for coordination of funds with Student Assembly Budgeting and Auditing Committee (SABAC) and prepares budget at beginning of fiscal year. In absence of Fundraising Committee chair, the treasurer assumes these duties. Secretary: responsible for taking minutes at all general meetings, sending minutes to members on the listserv, keeps track of all sign-up sheets and notes role accordingly. The Secretary will oversee the Public Relations Committee. Chairpersons of Fundraising, Education, Social and Public Relations will be members of Executive Cabinet and their respective committees. The respective committees should organize appropriate events for the chapter throughout the semester. Each committee should host a minimum of 2 events per semester. b) Any member sophomore level or above in good standing is qualified to hold office. c) Officers will be elected at the last general meeting in April for the following school year. All offices will become vacant at the time of elections. d) Officers will be removed from office pending a ¾ majority vote of all members present at any general meeting. Any member in good standing may initiate a vacancy vote for any officer. Article IV Advisor The advisor will oversee functions of Phi Alpha Delta and meet with officers when necessary. Article V Meetings a) General meetings will be held bi-weekly unless certain circumstances apply. b) Members will be notified of special meetings as soon as the meeting is determined to be needed. c) Quorum will be present when 20% of the members within the chapter are present. d) The President and Vice-President have the authority to call meetings. Article VI Elections a) Elections are held for the following school year at the last general meeting in April. b) Members will be notified of upcoming elections one month in advance at the last general meeting in March. Article VII Finances a) There are local and national dues. Current national dues are $70 and local dues are $30. Officers will work with members about financial situations if needed. b) The President and Treasurer will work cooperatively about financial affairs. Treasurer will be responsible for collection of dues. Chair of Fundraising, President, and Treasurer have authoritative responsibilities. In event there is not a Chair of Fundraising, the Vice-President assumes authoritative responsibilities. c) Upon dissolution state money and mandatory state fees revert to the granting organization. Group fees should be divided as stated in the constitution and carried out by the dissolving group's members and officers. If the group has dissolved and group fees have not been divided as stated in the constitution by 5 years from last account activity monies in group's 00 account will revert to an account specified for this purpose within UISG. These funds will then be available for distribution through SABAC guidelines in compliance with University of Iowa policy. d) Upon dissolution of the organization, all monies not spoken for will revert back to the funding account. Article VIII Amendments a) Eligible voting members will be notified of proposed amendments through email, the website, and at general meetings. b) ¾ majority vote of all eligible voting members present at any general meetings are needed to ratify amendments. |
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