CONSTITUTION OF University Unitarian Universalists

ARTICLE I
Name
The name of our organization shall be University Unitarian Universalists

ARTICLE II
Purpose
The purpose of the organization is to provide information and activities that will educate Florida State students and other Young Adults about Unitarian Universalism and other relevant religious movements and social justice issues. We are dedicated to helping students explore their own and other religious traditions and teachings in order to make informed choices for themselves. We will offer support and friendship during the process of exploring moral issues.

ARTICLE III
Membership
Membership must be at least Florida StateUniversity students. Faculty, staff, students from TCC and FAMU and any member of the community are welcome to attend meetings. Our organization will not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, gender identification, sex, age, national origin, marital status, parental status, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or the inability to pay dues.

ARTICLE IV
Officers
The Executive Board includes the President, Vice President-Secretary, and Treasurer. Each position is one full calendar year beginning and ending in January. Elections are held in January of each year. The Executive Board will inform members of the date, time and place of the election at least 10 days in advance. This may be done by phone, mail, e-mail or personal contact. Only current members of the organization who are officially registered as Florida State University Students may fill positions. Nominations may be made at the meeting or in advance in writing. All nominees must agree to their nomination. Method of election will be by simple majority vote of the membership in attendance at the meeting.
The faculty advisor shall be an interested member of the University faculty who is an active Member or Friend of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Tallahassee. The Executive Board will select a faculty advisor from eligible candidates in April of every year for the following calendar year. Two people of the three-person Executive Board must agree on a faculty advisor before he/she can be elected into the organization.

ARTICLE V
Officers and Duties
The President chairs official and planning meetings and sees that requirements are met to maintain FSU student organization status and that all student organization rules are observed. The Vice President-Secretary performs the duties of the President in the President's absence, assists the President in performing his/her duties and takes minutes at official and planning meetings and maintains a file with our official papers. The Treasurer shall keep accounts, deposit the organization's funds, and make expenditures. The Executive Board is responsible for notifying members of meetings. It also sees to the smooth functioning of the organization in accord with its goals. The Executive Committee convenes once per month (during Fall and Spring semesters) with other current members at the Planning meeting, where activities for the month are planned.
The Campus Minister shall be a representative of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Tallahassee, chosen by their board, and shall serve as the primary liaison between the University Unitarian Universalists organization and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Tallahassee. He/she will also serve to minister to the students of the group, help plan discussions and religious meetings and assist the Executive Committee in fulfilling administrative duties.
Faculty Advisor: The duties of the faculty advisor are to provide input concerning ways that can be used to accomplish the stated goals of the organization, and guidance to the group and individuals in their explorations.

ARTICLE VI
Amendments
The constitution will be evaluated during the January election time each year by the Executive Committee. At any other time, members can propose amendments or deletions during a meeting. The proposed change shall be discussed and voted upon at the following planning meeting. Amendments must also be approved by the Director of Student Activities and Organizations.


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BY-LAWS

ARTICLE I
Membership
Current Members are defined as those students who attend at least three activities during the calendar year or who ask an officer that they be considered a member. Attendance at meetings will be kept as a part of the meeting minutes. Any currently enrolled FSU student may join this organization by attending a meeting of the group and showing proof of student status.Membership must be Florida StateUniversity students. Faculty, staff, students from TCC and FAMU and any member of the community are welcome to attend meetings. All membership is in effect until which time he or she does not attend at least one meeting during either the Fall or Spring semester and does not ask to be considered a member. A member can withdraw at any time. All current members are eligible to vote in regular elections, at planning meetings, and on issues which come up for a vote.

ARTICLE II
Committees
The Executive Committee authorizes the formation of committees within the organization. Committees may also form if a 2/3 majority of the Core members vote in favor of the formation of a new committee.

ARTICLE III
Financial Provisions
There are no dues, initiation fees, or fines for this organization. Individuals may donate to the costs of running the organization through a donation box brought to each meeting. Other costs will be covered from donations by UUCT and through occasional fundraising projects.

ARTICLE IV
Vacancies
If a vacancy occurs during the term, the remaining members of the Executive Board in consultation with the Faculty Advisor will appoint an eligible person to fill the vacancy. The members will ratify this appointment at the next planning meeting by a 2/3 majority vote.

ARTICLE V
Meetings
Religious discussions and meetings occur on a weekly basis. Planning Meetings will be conducted on a monthly basis. Voting shall occur at the Planning Meetings. More frequent meetings may be called if determined by the officers. Members shall be notified of meetings via email and phone, through newsletters, flyers, listings in the Overview section of FSView, and other methods. Times and Locations of religious meetings shall be determined at the start of each semester, based on current members schedules.

ARTICLE VI
Voting Process
Voting shall occur at Planning Meetings, unless it is absolutely necessary that a vote occur prior to the next planning meeting. The decision regarding necessity shall be made by the Executive Committee. In order for a motion regarding amendments to the Constitution and by-laws or ratifying new officers to carry, no less than 2/3 of the voting members must approve it. All other votes require a simple majority. Votes may also be made via email or phone, if a current member is unable to attend the planning meeting and desires to vote.