Model Constitution For Student Organizations - Troy University

Section 1. Provision for Bylaws: Identify the provisions your organization has related tobylaws.Example:A. The organization may approve bylaws for the specific operation of theorganization.B. No bylaw shall be adopted that is contrary to the provisions of this constitution.Section 2.Vote Required: Identify the quorum needed to adopt, amend or rescind a bylaw.Address the process to be used related to proposed bylaws.Example:ARTICLE XI. AMENDMENTSA. The organization may adopt, amend, or rescind any bylaw by (i.e. a 2/3majority, simple majority, etc.) vote of the membership.B. Any proposed bylaw must be publicized to the members at least (i.e. one week,one meeting, etc.) prior to the meeting at which it is going to be voted upon.Section 1.Ratification: Identify the process to be used related to proposed amendments to yourconstitution and the quorum needed.Example:A. A proposed amendment to this constitution shall be presented to the members atleast (i.e. one week, one meeting, two meetings, etc.) prior to the meeting atwhich the vote shall be held.B. Ratification of an amendment to this constitution shall require a (i.e. 2/3majority, simple majority, etc.) vote of the members present at a regularlyscheduled business meeting of the organization and all amendments to thisconstitution shall be approved by the Student Policy Committee before theytake effect.This constitution was approved by the organization’s members on __________________.PresidentOfficerAdvisor10