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SCALA Constitution

Constitution of the Student Chapter of the American Library Association (SCALA)

Emporia State University

ARTICLE I

Name, Purpose, and Membership

Section 1. The name of this organization will be the Student Chapter of the American Library Association (SCALA) of Emporia State University.

Section 2. The purpose of SCALA shall be:

2.1 To promote respect for and interest in librarianship as a profession.

2.2 To generate interest in information professions.

2.3 To foster professional growth among membership.

2.4 To expand professional horizons of membership through opportunities that will enrich minds and experience.

2.5 To develop in members a sense of professional responsibility.

2.6 To foster a sense of professional responsibility in members and promote a high ethical standard for all information professionals.

2.7 To encourage members to work for the improvement of library service and library science education at Emporia State University.

2.8 To encourage members to work with others so that the continuation of excellence in the School of Library and Information Management is ensured.

2.9 To facilitate communication between students and faculty and to provide social activities for members.

Section 3. Membership

3.1 Membership in this organization is open to all students of Emporia State University.

3.2 No person shall, on the grounds of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veteran status, or such other factors that cannot be considered lawfully, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity within this organization.

3.3 Membership terminates when the student is no longer enrolled.

ARTICLE II

Officer Qualifications, Designations, and Duties

Section 1. All officers must be degree-seeking students of Emporia State University.

Section 2. The Executive Council shall consist of the following:

2.1 President

2.2 Vice-President

2.3 Information Officer

2.4 Treasurer

2.5 Representatives of SCALA Committees

Section 3. The purpose of the Executive Council:

3.1 Shall be the planning and legislative body.

3.2 Shall fulfil the policies enacted by this organization.

3.3 Shall have the power to initiate programs and activities for all members.

3.4 Shall have the power to direct grievances and resolutions to the members.

Section 4. Duties of the President:

4.1 Preside at and conduct all meetings.

4.2 Shall act as the official host and representative of this organization in campus functions.

4.3 Shall be responsible for implementing legislation enacted by the organization.

4.4 Shall be responsible, with the consultation of the Executive Council, to see that this constitution is adhered to.

4.5 Shall have the power to call emergency meetings when necessary.

4.6 Shall turn in an officer update sheet to Associated Student Government Senate Operation committee Chair after each election

4.7 Shall speak about SCALA at SLIM New Student Orientation.

Section 5. Duties of the Vice-President:

5.1 Shall fulfil the duties of the president as stated in Section 4 during the absence of the president.

5.2 Shall oversee the committees of this organization.

5.3 Shall preside over elections.

Section 6. Duties of the Information Officer:

6.1 Shall be responsible for maintaining accurate minutes of all meetings.

6.2 Shall be responsible for correspondence to other organizations and individuals.

6.3 Shall publicize meetings.

6.4 Shall be responsible for maintaining the SCALA website.

Section 7. Duties of the Treasurer:

7.1 Shall keep a record of finances of this organization.

7.2 Shall give a financial report at each meeting.

7.3 Shall be responsible for coordinating fundraising activities.

7.4 Shall be responsible for dispersal of funds with the approval of the Executive Council

Section 8. Duties of the Social Committee:

8.1 Shall promote social interaction and fellowship.

8.2 Shall be present at all social events

ARTICLE III

Election Rules and Regulations

Section 1. Election of officers will be held each fall on a yearly basis.

Section 2. The offices of President, Vice-President, Information Officer, Treasurer, and Social Committee will be elected each September.

Section 3. This election will utilize a ballot, with a simple majority determining the winner.

ARTICLE IV

Removal and Succession

Section 1. Removal

1.1 Violation of or disregard for any part of this constitution or the organization shall be grounds for removal charges against any of the elected officers.

1.2 The general membership shall vote on the removal resolution.

1.3 Removal shall be accomplished by a 2/3 majority of those members present.

1.4 Removal proceedings may be initiated by any voting member.

Section 2. Succession

2.1 In the event of removal, resignation, or vacancy of any elected officer, a special election shall be held to fill that position.

ARTICLE V

Finances

Section 1. Membership in SCALA is free.

Section 2. Money shall be raised to provide funding for the sponsoring of events, programming, promotions of the organization, and social activities.

ARTICLE VI

Amendments

Section 1. Any amendment to this constitution must be approved by a 2/3 majority vote of those members present and voting.

1.1 Any amendment(s) must be reviewed by the Student Organizations & Activities staff for submission to the Associated Student Government Student Senate to become a part of the recognized student organization’s official constitution.