Constitution and By-Laws
CONSTITUTION
Article I: Name of the Organization
Section 1: The name of this organization shall be the STI COMARTS CLUB
Article II: Purpose of the Organization
Section 1: The primary purpose is to create an inviting and social atmosphere for students enrolled in all Communication Arts subjects.
Section 2: The secondary purpose is to appeal to prospective students and other individuals who show interest in the study of Communication Arts.
Article III: Membership
Section 1: Given the primary and secondary purposes of the organization, membership will not be limited to students taking Communication Arts Subjects.
Section 2: Membership is acquired by maintaining a desire to belong to the organization and attendance of three STI COMARTS CLUB meetings.
Section 3: No discrimination on the basis of age, race, sex, sexual identity, creed, or religion will exist within the organization.
Article IV: Officers
Section 1: Officers shall consist of a President, two Vice-Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, Business Manager, two PROs, two PCOs and a class representative per course.
Section 2: The term of office is one academic year (10-month period).
Section 3: Elections will be held in June by the general membership or as specified by the Club advisers.
Sub-Section A: If an officer is unable to fulfill his/her duties for the designated term, vacancies shall be filled by a special election to be held at the next scheduled club meeting.
Article V: Executive Committee (Governing Board)
Section 1: The Executive Committee shall consist of the faculty advisers and the elected officers.
Section 2: Any minor business referred to the Executive Committee may be resolved through simple discussion with the general membership and the reaching of a consensus (general agreement) regarding the matter.
Section 3: Major business, or minor business where a consensus cannot be reached, is referred to the Executive Committee where a majority vote will pass any business.
Sub-Section B: In the event of a tie vote, the faculty advisor will cast the deciding vote.
Article VI: Meetings
Section 1: Meetings shall be held every first and third Wednesday of the month.
Article VII: How to Amend the Constitution
Section 1: A notice of two weeks shall be given to the membership before voting to amend the Constitution.
Section 2: The faculty adviser and at least three officers must be present.
Section 3: Amendments can be passed by a three-fourths (3/4) majority vote given that 50% of the membership is in attendance at the meeting.
BY-LAWS
Section 1: Members are in good standing by attending one meeting a month.
Article II: Finance
Section 1: The president, treasurer, and faculty advisers will be in charge of finances.
Article III: Notice of Meetings
Section 1: The location and time of the next meeting will be announced at the end of the preceding meeting.
Article IV: Elections
Section 1: Elections will be held in June on a Friday designated by the membership or as designated by the Club advisers
Section 2: A simple voice nomination suffices to offer a candidate for nomination for any position. A consensus or majority vote will suffice to elect the nominated individual.
Section 3: A member is entitled to vote by having attended three meetings to obtain membership and must have attended the previous STI ComArts Club meeting prior to the vote.
Article V: Amendments
Section 1: These By-Laws may be amended in the same manner prescribed for the amendment of the Constitution.
Article VI: Enacting Clause
Section 1: These by-laws shall become effective upon the approval of the Dean / Academic Head of STI College Iloilo.
