Turkish Society

Turkish Society Constitution

Date of Revision: May 10 2006

ARTICLE I
The name of this organization is: Turkish Society.
The organization is a student organization at the University of Arizona.

ARTICLE II
The objectives of the organization are:

To provide fellowship among students, faculty and the University community in a broad sense.
To promote interest in cultural, recreational and intellectual activities.
To provide a forum for the presentation of cultural, historical and scientific facts and innovative ideas to the benefit of the University community and the community of Tucson in a broad sense.
To represent student needs and wants, and to provide assistance to international students as they adapt socially to the University community.
To provide and promote flow of information among the University community and the international arena.

ARTICLE III - Membership
Any student at The University of Arizona is eligible to be an active member and may hold office.
Non-students may act as associate members, but may not vote or hold office.

ARTICLE IV - Officers

Part 1: Election of officers
The officers of this organization are president, vice president/spokes person, treasurer, public relations officer, and activities coordinator.
Officers will be elected by written ballot, with each active member casting a single vote. A majority of votes will constitute a victory.
Nominations for officers will begin by the first day of classes of the fall semester and will continue until the day of election. Election of the officers will take place during the 4th week of the fall semester.
Officers will assume office for the period of one year, until the next elections are over.

Part 2: Recall of officers
Officers are subject to recall at any time for malfeasance in office.
Recall procedures will be initiated at the written request of at least five active members, to be presented to the current secretary in office.
A hearing will be conducted at the next regular meeting for the presentation of evidence from all concerned parties.
A majority of those active members voting in a recall at the end of the hearing is necessary to remove any officer.
In case of a recall a replacement officer shall be elected (as specified in article 4, part 1) not later than in three weeks time and the current officer will remain in office until the replacement officer has been elected.
Any officer who does not hold office for more than four consecutive weeks will be considered as resigned and a replacement officer shall be elected for his/her position as outlined elsewhere in this constitution.

ARTICLE V - Voting and amendment of the Constitution

This constitution and by-laws may be amended by a 2/3 majority vote of those voting, a quorum being present. The process of amendment and revision of current activities and policies will be initiated at the written request of at least six active members. Voting on amendments must be conducted after a minimum notice of two weeks to all current active members.

ARTICLE VI

The Turkish Society is a not-for-profit organization.

ARTICLE VII

This organization shall not discriminate on the basis of age, color, ethnicity, gender, national origin, disability or handicap, race, religion, sexual orientation, Vietnam Era veteran status. This policy will include, but is not limited to recruiting, membership, organization activities or opportunities to hold office.

ARTICLE VIII - Financial Obligations

A majority of voting members of this organization may determine reasonable dues and fees assessed to each member (active, associate and those participating in organized events) at the beginning of each semester and at least two weeks prior to such events.

The president and the treasurer (solely and in party) shall be responsible for payment in full of all debts accumulated by the organization not covered by funds on deposit.

ARTICLE IX

This organization will not conspire to engage in hazing, participate in hazing, or commit any act that causes or is likely to cause bodily danger, physical harm, or personal degradation or disgrace resulting in physical or mental harm to any fellow student or person attending the institution.

ARTICLE X

This organization shall comply with all University and campus policies and regulations and local, state, and federal laws.

ARTICLE XI

The Turkish Society will follow university rules and regulations governing the use of funds. All debts, incurred on or off campus, will be paid. Debts to the University will result in responsible parties, specified in article 8 of this constitution, being encumbered.

ARTICLE XII

The Turkish Society shall not attend to assume functions of established student or faculty government.

ARTICLE XIII

The Turkish Society shall not substantially interfere with the normal operation of the university.

ARTICLE XIV

The Turkish Society, in the conduct of its activity, shall not purport to represent the institution without prior university consent.

ARTICLE XV

The Turkish Society shall cooperate with the university in building and maintaining positive relationship with the citizens of Arizona.

BY-LAWS

I. Cabinet

A. President

1. Coordinates all activities of the organization.

2. Liaison to University Community.

3. Official representative of organization.

4. Calls regular and special meetings.

5. Presides at meetings.

6. Prepares agenda for meetings.

7. Keeps accurate minutes of each meeting.

8. Maintains accurate and current information of the organization and membership.

B. Vice-President

1. Assumes duties of president, when necessary.

2. Assists president in coordinating activities.

3. Keeps attendance records for meetings.

C. Treasurer

1. Liaison to ASUA for the purpose of organizational funding.

2. Maintains accurate and current account of all organization funds.

3. Responsible for dispensing of funds in accordance with goals and programs established by organization.

D. Public Relations Officer

1. Establishes and maintains contact with faculty, Tucson community, and other student clubs.

E. Events Coordinator

1. Assists president and vice-president to coordinate organization activities.

II. Meetings

Meetings will be open to all organization active and associate members, faculty, and Center for Student Involvement and Leadership representatives. A notice of at least two weeks will be given prior to all meetings. The meetings are to be organized and controlled by officers and active members.