Constitution Template
Affinity Group Name Drafted on (Insert Date) ______
ARTICLE I - Name of Organization
The name of this affinity program shall be (insert name and acronym if applicable) ______
ARTICLE II – Purpose of Organization
State the purpose of the organization. You may also include the mission, vision, goals, objectives, etc.
ARTICLE III - Membership
Section I - Membership in this organization will not be restricted on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, sex or age
Section II – State the process and terms to be eligible for membership
Section III – State what a member must do in order to be recognized as an active member.
Section IV – State why and how membership privileges may be revoked.
ARTICLE IV – Officers
Section I – Elected Officers:
The elected officers of this organization will be:
A. Chair/Liaison to UVM Alumni Association Board of Directors
B. Vice-Chair
C. Membership/Marketing Chair
G. Additional officers, if deemed appropriate. ‘
Section II – Duties: The duties of the officers shall be as follows: (Explicitly list the roles and responsibilities of each officer)
A. Chair/Liaison to UVM Alumni Association Board of Directors
B. Vice-Chair
C. Membership/Marketing Chair
Section III. – Removal of Officers: An officer’s title will be revoked under the following circumstances: (State why and how an officer may be removed from their duties.)
ARTICLE V – Elections
Section I – State when elections will take place:
Section II – Nominees will present their qualifications by:
Section III – Define the method that will be used for decision making.
Section IV – State the procedure for transitioning of new and current officers.
ARTICLE VI – Members and Meetings
Section I – State the process for building the membership:
Section II – State the frequency of general meeting of the group:
Section III – State the frequency of executive board meetings of the group:
ARTICLE VII – Amendments and Ratifications
Section I - State the procedure for proposing and approving amendments to the constitution:
Section II - The Office of Alumni Relations must review all amendments in the same manner as a completely new constitution.
Section III – State how the constitution will be ratified.
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