Sample Constitution And By-Laws (Page 2 of 4) in pdf

University students. (A statement like this is required for your constitution. If your

organization allows non-Ohio University student members, you should indicate the

guidelines for those members in this section as well.)

*Section 2: This organization… (All registered student organizations must include in their constitution a

non-discriminatory policy statement that is consistent with Ohio University’s non-discriminatory policy

statement. An example would be: “This organization and its members shall not discriminate against any

individuals for reasons of race, national origin, color, religion, gender, age, veteran status, sexual

orientation, and/or ability status.”)

Section 3: Membership in this group shall be open to all who are interested and… (List the criteria for

membership to your organization, if you have any)

Article V: Officers

Section 1: The officers of the organization shall consist of… (State all officer titles and

duties – examples below)

President – The President shall…

Vice President – The Vice President shall…

Secretary - The Secretary shall…

Treasurer - The Treasurer shall…

Etc.

Section 2: The qualifications for each office… (State the qualifications, if any, for the offices)

Section 3: The term of each office shall be… (Example: one year from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30. Make sure

elections are held before the term expires.)

Section 4: Should an officer’s position become vacant during his/her term, the following will

take place…

Article VI: Advisor

*Section 1: Our organization advisor must be a member of the faculty, administration, or staff of Ohio

University. (See guidelines in the RSO Advisor Agreement ) <hyperlink to RSO Advisor Agreement>

Section 2: The duties and responsibilities of the advisor shall be… (See guidelines in the RSO

Advisor Agreement) <hyperlink to RSO Advisor Agreement>

Section 3: Should the position of advisor become vacant during the year…

Article VII: Meetings

Section 1: Regular meetings of the organization shall be held… (Consider how often you would like to

meet, who calls the meeting, etc.)

Section 2: Special meetings of the organization shall be held… (Consider who has authority

to call these meetings, how much notice is required, etc.)

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