ARTICLE I: NAME
The NAME of the organization shall be "The North Georgia College and State University Staff Council," referred to hereinafter as the "Council."
ARTICLE II: PURPOSE
Staff Council supports and facilitates the mission of NGCSU as the Leadership Institution of Georgia by providing a voice to the university regarding policy decisions that impact staff, recognizing our impact on campus, and promoting leadership and learning opportunities for staff at NGCSU.
ARTICLE III: POLICY
Section 1: |
The Council shall be non-profit, non-commercial, non-sectarian, and nonpartisan. |
Section 2: |
The Council shall neither engage in political activities nor endorse candidates for office. |
Section 3: |
The Council shall cooperate with insititutional authorities and at no time interfere with insititutional policies. |
Section 4: |
The members of the Council shall not use the name of the body to further their own commercial or political ends. |
Section 5: |
No officer shall be empowered to act singly to obligate or encumber the Council. |
ARTICLE IV: MEMBERSHIP All staff at NGCSU are eligible to be nominated and become members of the Council.
ARTICLE V: OFFICERS
The officers of the Council shall be a President, Vice President/President Elect, Secretary, and Treasurer, which shall constitute the Executive Board.
ARTICLE VI: COMMITTEES
The Council President, with approval of the Council, shall appoint standing and ad hoc committees as necessary.
ARTICLE VII: COUNCIL MEETINGS
Section 1: |
The Council shall meet 12 times per year, with the year starting July, every month in the second week of the month. |
Section 2: |
Special meetings may be called by the Council President with the approval of the Executive Board. |
Section 3: |
A quorum shall exist when more than 50 percent of the Staff Council is present. |
ARTICLE VIII: AMENDMENTS
This constitution may be amended at any regular meeting of the Council by a majority vote of the members present, provided the amendment has been approved by the Executive Board prior to its presentation to the membership.
Revised: 09/08/05
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