More About Florida Constitution

wFaculty Advisor

Role

The Faculty Advisor will support members in fulfilling the purpose of the organization, act as a resource for members, and represent the club to the community and the University of Florida as appropriate.

Selection

The office of Faculty Advisor is to be chosen by a 2/3 vote of the Executive Board. The Faculty Advisor shall be selected no later than 30 days after the Executive Board assumes office; that is, no later than 30 days after the start of each Spring semester. The faculty advisor should be one whose ideals are aligned with the organization's purpose and is willing to serve as a source of information and advice for the club.

Term

The Faculty Advisor shall serve for two semesters. The Executive Board may select a new faculty advisor at any time.

wElection Of Officers

Scheduling

Elections of new officers will take place annually in the last month of the Fall semester, as scheduled by the Secretary.

Nominations

A member may be nominated for office by any member of the organization at an organizational meeting preceding an election. Nominations may be made in oral or written form, as determined by the president.

Nominees

Members who are running for office must accept their nomination. Members running for office will be permitted to address voters in a manner decided by the president.

Voting

Officers must be elected by the vote of a simple majority of members, by secret ballot.

Replacement

If an officer leaves office, another officer will fill the position, as decided by the officers. The Secretary shall schedule a meeting at which nominations may be made to fill the office, and an election to fill the office. If the Secretary leaves office, the President shall perform these duties. Nominations and voting shall proceed as in a regular election.

wCommittees

Formation

Committees may be formed at any time, according to the needs of this organization, by vote of the Executive Board.

Appointment Of Coordinators

The Executive Board shall appoint a coordinator to the committee.

Role Of Coordinators

The coordinator will be responsible for coordinating volunteers working on the committee, communication with the Executive Board and the organization, and accomplishing the aims of the committee.

Term Of Coordinators

The coordinator shall serve until his/her resignation, the completion of the aims of the committee, or recalled by the Executive Board.

wAmendments

Proposing Amendments

Amendments to this Constitution may be suggested by any member of this organization. Proposed amendments must be submitted in writing to the Executive Board.

Review

The proposed amendment will be reviewed by the Executive Board. The Executive Board will write a brief evaluation of the effect of the amendment on the organization, the legality of the amendment, and possible alternatives or changes to the amendment, along with their recommendation of whether or not to pass the proposed amendment (as determined by 2/3 vote).

Voting Fall

If the proposed amendment is submitted during the Fall semester prior to nominations for elections, the proposed amendment shall be furnished, along with the Executive Board's evaluation, at the nominating meeting. Members may then vote on the proposed amendment during regular elections.

Spring

If the proposed amendment is submitted after nominations, the Secretary shall schedule a date in the Spring to present the proposed amendment and evaluation to members, and a date for voting on the proposed amendment. No more than one such election shall take place in any Spring semester. No such election shall take place later than 30 days prior to the last day of class of the Spring semester.

Adoption

If the proposed amendment is approved by 2/3 vote of the membership, it is approved.