Constitution for Name of Organization
Article I: Purpose
A. Name of Organization
B. Purpose/ Mission Statement of Organization
Article II: Membership (Eligibility and Selection)
A. Qualifications for membership are clearly stated.
B. Classes of membership are clearly defined. Examples: active, associate, honorary, etc.
C. Method of admitting members is explained.
D. Annual dues, if any. Examples: entrance fee, initiation fee, dues, etc.
E. Provision for dropping a member from the organizational roll is in place. (Non-officers are handled in a different forum)
Article III: Officers (Titles, Duties, Term, Election, Executive Committee etc.)
A. Officers with their titles are listed.
B. Qualifications for the officers are stated.
C. Duties of officers are listed.
D. Instructions for vouchering, expending, and auditing funds are given.
E. Term of office is stated.
F. Election procedure is clearly stated. (I.E. nominating committee, secret ballot, etc.)
G. Method for filling in vacancies in office is provided.
H. Method for officer’s impeachment is provided for.
I. Structure, powers, responsibilities of Executive Board (if any) is included.
J. Standing committees duties is listed.
K. Power to appoint committees is granted.
L. Operational procedure between meetings is provided.
Article IV: Meetings
A. Types of meetings are explained (Examples: called, regular, emergency, etc.)
B. Power to call meetings is given.
C. Provisions are made for a percentage of the membership to petition for a meeting to be called, if necessary.
D. Program (activities) is stated.
E. Realistic quorum rule is established.
F. Provision is made for notifying members in advance of meeting dates.
Article V: Amendments
A. A built-in method exists for amending the constitution, including a provision for notifying members in advance of proposed amendments.
B. A realistic quorum is adopted (I.E. 50%, 2/3, etc.)
* Add as many amendments are needed to fulfill the organizations purpose.