CONSTITUTION OF THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY ECONOMICS CLUB

ARTICLE I
Name of the Organization

Section 1:  The name of this organization shall be The College of New Jersey Economics Club, hereinafter referred to as TCNJ Economics.

ARTICLE II
Purpose of the Organization

Section 1:  The purpose of the Economics Club will be to facilitate the understanding of economics as a whole, throughout the TCNJ community. We wish to bring together economics majors with students enrolled in economics classes and with anyone who has an interest in the subject. We will hold and sponsor various activities in order to promote economics and the organization.

ARTICLE III
Qualifications on Membership

Section 1:  It is hereby acknowledged that the policies and practices pertaining to the membership of The Economics Club do not discriminate based on sex, race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, and lifestyle. It is also hereby understood that the only exemptions to this claim may be due to the sex or religious composition of our organization, which is allowable by law.

ARTICLE IV
Officers of the Organization

Section 1:  The elected officers of this organization shall be
President
Treasurer
Secretary

Section 2:  Term of office shall be one year, starting in April.  However if an officer is placed in a position sometime throughout the year, the term of office is only until the next election.

Section 3:  It shall be the duty of the President:
1)  Pick up the mail weekly in Student Government Office.
2)  Assign responsibilities as appropriate and assure College and Student Government regulation and deadlines are fulfilled.
3)  Set agenda for meetings, conduct meetings.
4)  Serve on Advisory Council to School of Business, attend college functions.
5)  Determine interest, organize and plan club professional and social activities.
6)  Meet weekly with other officers and advisors.

Section 4:  It shall be the duty of the Treasurer:
1)  To handle all financial transactions concerning the organization, serve as SFB liaison, and monitor club finances.
2)  Organize and submit budgets to SFB for annual appropriation.
3)  Sign, submit check requests and vouchers to SFB, pick up and distribute checks.
4)  Develop, organize and monitor fundraising activities.
5)  Meet weekly with other officers and advisors.

Section 5:  It shall be the duty of the Secretary:
1)  Compile and maintain membership rosters, submit respondents to College and Student Government requests for information about club members and officers.
2)  Compile and distribute minutes of Club meetings to the members.
3)  Log all events.
4)  To perform all duties delegated by the President; execute President's duties in his/her absence; inform members of meetings.
5)  Meet weekly with other officers and advisors.

Section 6:  Positions stated in Article IV, Section 1 constitute the Executive Board.

ARTICLE V
Membership

Section 1:  Application for Membership:  The Economics Club encourages any student who is interested in the purpose of the Economics Club to contact the club via our Campus Life Mailbox or website with name and e-mail address.  Signing an attendance sheet at the meeting with required information is needed. Anyone can join at any point throughout the academic year.

Section 2:  Types of membership include active and inactive membership.

               a) Active members are members who attend at least 4 club meetings a semester.  Active                    members are supposed to participate in various competitions and activities.  Attendance will be taken at every club and committee meeting.

              b) Inactive members are any members who fail to meet the above criteria.  Inactive members are                    not eligible to vote or run for offices.

Section 3:  There are no limitations on membership at this time.

Section 4:  There will be no termination of membership.  If a member is not fulfilling their duties, they shall be deemed inactive.  However, if an Executive Board member is found by the Active Membership, he/she may be removed by 2/3 thirds vote of the Executive Board.  The President or the next highest ranking officer will assume the removed officer’s duties and an election will be held as soon as possible. The same procedure shall be upheld if an Executive Board member resigns.

Section 5:  Elections: positions are open to all active members.

               a) Speeches and elections shall be held at the last meeting of the spring academic semester

               b) Candidates may be nominated by active member, or may be self nominated

               c) At that time, during which quorum is present, entire membership shall vote

ARTICLE VI
Committees

Section 1:  The Executive Board is comprised of those members stated in Article IV of the Constitution.

Section 2:  The Fed Challenge committee will act as a semi-autonomous entity but can rely on Economics Club for help. Members of both groups will be encouraged to attend meetings of both groups.

Section 3:  Other committees can be established by the Executive Board on an as needed basis.

Section 4: The Executive Board can appoint committee chairs from the pool of interested active members.

Section 5: Committees will last for as long as needed during an academic school year. They can be reestablished the following fall semester as needed.

ARTICLE VII
Financial Provisions

Section 1:  The Economics Club events shall be funded by SFB, optional dues, and fundraising endeavors.

Section 2:  At the beginning of each semester the club can vote on the establishment of dues. If established the dues are optional.

Section 3:  No fines, however, participation fees shall be decided by particular standing committee at time of events, not including TCNJ students.

ARTICLE VIII
Meetings

Section 1:  Members will be notified of club meetings by the Secretary.  Executive Board members will be notified by the President.  Members shall be notified one week prior to meeting via e-mail, web site posting, or posters. Meetings will be held weekly during the semester.

Section 2:  Meetings shall only be held when at least one member of the Executive Board is present.

ARTICLE IX
Faculty Advisor(s)

Section 1:  Advisors shall be selected from the School of Business.

ARTICLE X
Amendments

Section 1:  Any amendments to the constitution must be ratified by 2/3 thirds vote of the present active members.

Section 2:  Amendments shall be submitted to the Student Government Association for vote and official change.