The name of this organization will be the ONE Campaign at Ohio State University
Preamble:
WE, the students of The Ohio State University, BELIEVE that in the best American tradition of helping others help themselves, now is the time to join with other countries in a historic pact for compassion and justice to help the poorest people of the world overcome AIDS and extreme poverty.
WE RECOGNIZE that a pact including such measures as fair trade, debt relief, fighting corruption and directing additional resources for basic needs - education, health, clean water, food, and care for orphans - would transform the futures and hopes of an entire generation in the poorest countries, at a cost equal to just one percent more of the US budget.
WE COMMIT ourselves - one person, one voice, one vote at a time - to make a better, safer world for all
Article II: Purpose
The ONE Campaign at The Ohio State University is a group of students who share the belief that with a US commitment to debt relief, fair trade, gender equality, health care and economic development, our generation will see the end to global AIDS and extreme poverty. As a branch of the national ONE Campaign (www.one.org), our goal is to educate the community about the issues stated above as well as gain support for the national organization. Because we are affiliated with the national group we shall remain non-partisan throughout all of our activities.
Article III: Membership
All ONE Campaign at Ohio State University meetings are open to every eligible member. The requirements for membership include a sincere interest in the mission of ONE Campaign at Ohio State University. Additionally,
1. Membership shall be limited to regularly enrolled Ohio State students, faculty, and/or staff members.
2. Membership shall not be denied to any person because of age, race, sex, religion, handicap, or national origin.
Article IV: Dues and Payments
There are no dues required for membership into this organization.
Article V: Executive Committee
This organization shall be made up of an Executive Committee of three members including a President, a Vice-President, and a Treasurer all serving as Co-leaders. Publicity Committee Officer and Sponsor Search Committee Officer shall be appointed as needed. If a position is vacated prior to the end of term the membership will be notified of the vacant position within one week and a vote for a new executive committee member will be held no later than two weeks after the opening is announced.
The removal of an executive committee member from his/her position will require a 2/3 majority vote of the total voting membership. Replacement procedures for this position will be the same as above.
Article VI: Meetings
The general organization shall meet on a biweekly basis. If a special meeting is required, any member may request the executive committee to set an additional meeting time. If the executive committee decides this matter cannot be handled during the regularly allotted meeting time, s/he may call a special meeting as long as s/he has ascertained that 2/3 of the membership has been made aware of the “special” meeting.
Article VII: Amendments
Amendments to this constitution shall be made by a 2/3 majority vote of the membership present at the time the amendment is brought to the floor. Amendments will be brought to the floor by a member of the steering committee of officers noted in Article V. General members may propose an amendment by submitting it to the steering committee fourteen days in advance.
Article VIII: Ratification
This constitution shall be ratified when it receives a 2/3 majority vote of all general members.
Article IX: Disbursal of Assets
If this organization will not acquire any funding.
By-Laws
Section 1: Membership:
1. Any student of good character, who is officially enrolled at least part-time status, as defined by Ohio State University, may be elected to active membership to ONE Campaign at Ohio State University. Membership shall become inactive when the above academic requirements cease to be met during the academic school year. An academic school year shall be defined by defined by Ohio State University. The responsibilities of general members will be determined by themselves, in committee meetings, and during general meetings. Each member shall also attempt to participate in at least one committee and its activities.
Section 2: Duties of the Executive Committee
The executive committee members enumerated below shall serve mainly as a steering committee. The majority of the work should be done in committee and the officers will serve mainly as a coordinating body for the efforts of the committees. The officers shall meet weekly at a time before the regularly scheduled meeting to establish an agenda for the meeting. The individual duties will be as follows:
1. President
1. Selects a meeting time according to the schedules of the general body.
2. Establishes an open link of communication with the general membership.
3. Serves as the main liaison between any administrative meetings of ONE Campaign at Ohio State University Runs general meetings.
1. Vice-President
1. Takes record and notes for every meeting.
2. Runs general meetings in the absence of the President.
1. Treasurer
1. Works with committees to ensure stability and accurate disbursement of any funding.
2. Records all financial information necessary
1. Officers (two elected officials)
1. Serves as representatives of the committees
2. Coordinates work of committees
Section 3: Committee Structure
This organization shall be structured around committee work. Each committee shall elect a head of its own by a majority vote of the members. Members may join more than one committee and membership to a committee shall be on a volunteer basis. There are currently two major committees:
1. Publicity Committee: This committee will work in conjunction with the other committee to promote the activities of ONE Campaign at Ohio State University. They will publicize the activities of ONE Campaign at Ohio State University and the meeting times and locations.
1. Sponsor Search Committee: This committee will continuously search for sponsors to contribute, donate and assist the ONE Campaign at Ohio State University in holding major campus events.
Section 4: Major Events
1. 2-3 nationally recognized ONE Campaigns on campus
Section 5: Meetings
1. Meetings will be conducted in a formal manner. Meetings will be run according to the pre-established agenda. Items may be placed on the agenda by speaking to the Executive Committee in person or via email. After the general business has been conducted, all committees will meet. Meetings will be planned to last no longer than one hour, however, those who wish to stay and continue discussions are welcome to do so.
Section 6: Amendments
1. Amendments to the By-Laws may occur when passed by a 2/3 majority vote of the members present at the meeting at which the amendment is proposed. Any member may submit an amendment proposal to the steering committee, which will have fourteen days in which to present it to the floor.