Constitution

Adopted 4/28/2000
Revised 9/14/2000

ARTICLE I — Name

The name of this organization shall be Math Cats.

The organization is a student organization at The University of Arizona.

ARTICLE II — Objectives

The objectives of the organization shall be:

    1. To promote interest in mathematics and its related fields.
    2. To provide fellowship among students and faculty.
    3. To represent student needs and wants in regard to their college education and career.
    4. To provide a forum for the presentation of innovative ideas to the benefit of the University community.

      5. ARTICLE III — Membership

      1. Any student at The University of Arizona is eligible to be an active member and may hold office.
      2. Non-students may act as associate members, but may not vote or hold office.
      3. Any University of Arizona student who participates, based on the interpretation of the officers, is considered an active member.

ARTICLE IV — Officers

  1. Election of Officers:
    1. The officers of this organization are president, vice president, treasurer, records secretary, and website master.
    2. Officers will be elected by written ballot, with each active member casting a vote. A majority of votes will constitute a victory.
    3. Election of officers will take place during the last meeting of the spring semester.
    4. Officers will assume office for the period of one year.
  2. Recall of Officers:
    1. Officers are subject to recall for malfeasance in office.
    2. Recall procedures will be initiated at the request of five active members.
    3. A hearing will be conducted at a regular meeting for the presentation of evidence from all concerned parties.
    4. A majority of those active members voting in a recall at the end of the hearing is necessary to remove any officer.

 

ARTICLE V — Voting

  1. This constitution and by-laws may be amended by a 2/3-majority vote of those voting, a quorum being present.
  2. Voting on amendments must be conducted after a minimum notice of one week.

ARTICLE VI — Not-for-profit Statement

This is a not-for-profit organization.

ARTICLE VII — Statement of Non-discrimination

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

The officers of this organization may determine reasonable dues and fees assessed to each member at the beginning of each semester.

A specific member or members, designated by this organization shall be responsible for payment in full of all debts accumulated by the organization not covered by funds on deposit.

ARTICLE IX — Statement of Non-Hazing

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 — Statement of Compliance with Campus Regulations

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


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University of Arizona
Department of Mathematics
617 North Santa Rita
Tucson, Arizona 85721
(520) 621-6892

Last Updated: January 21, 2001