Constitution of the Tri-C Jewish Student Union


Preamble

	We the members of the Jewish Student Union of Cuyahoga 
Community College do hereby establish this constitution of the 
Jewish Student Union in order to continually improve the role 
of all students in particular the Jewish students in feeling 
comfortable with who they are and where they are going; to 
encourage understanding of Jewish culture, traditions and to 
fortify the Jewish national commitment to the precepts of the 
holy Torah in the world and on campus.

ARTICLE I       NAME AND AUTHORITY                     

Section 1.      NAME:

The name of this organization shall be the Jewish 
Student Union of Cuyahoga Community College.

Section 2.      

The authority  of the Jewish Student Union of 
Cuyahoga Community College is derived from
the student body, faculty administration and 
the board of trustees in accordance with the 
public laws of the state of Ohio.

Article II      PURPOSE

Section 1       

The purpose of the Jewish Student Union at Cuyahoga 
Community College is:
                
A. To depend the academic communities understanding 
   of, and strengthen the identification with the 
   heritage of the Jewish people.           
B. To protect and represent the rights of the members 
   of the academic community.
C. To defend the Jew in particular but all students 
   in general, from defamation and discrimination.

Article III     SCOPE OF THE JEWISH STUDENT UNION

The Jewish student Union shall have the authority to:
A. Establish the qualifications of its members in 
   accordance with the established policies of
   Cuyahoga Community College.
B. Establish the rules of proceedings of meetings.
C. Establish the time and date of regular sessions.
D. Establish and regulate all special and general 
   campus elections and referendums of the Jewish
   Student Union.
E. Research and make recommendations.         
F. Legislate on any Jewish Student Union matter in 
   accordance with college policy and procedures.
G. Aid in the planning, supervision and coordination 
   of Jewish Student Union activities.

Article IV       ADVISOR

Section 1.      

The advisor shall work closely and directly with the
members of the Jewish Student Union:
Show enthusiasm and belief for the purpose of the  
Jewish Student Union.

Article V        OFFICERS OF THE JEWISH STUDENT UNION

Section 1       

The officers of the Jewish Student Union shall 
be the president, vice president, and cabinet
members without portfolio.

Section 2       
The duties of the officers of the Jewish Student 
Union shall be as follows:
A. The president shall:
   1. Preside at the session of The Jewish Student Union
   2. Have the authority to create such committees as 
      he/she agrees necessary to carry out the
      functions of the Jewish Student Union.
   3. Be the student representative to the administration 
      and faculty.
   4. Serve from the second week of the Fall quarter to 
      the following yearly elections in September.
   5. Have the authority to make appointments

B. Vice-President shall:
   1. Full fill the duties of the president in his or 
      her absence
   2. Serve a one year term from the second week of 
      fall quarter to the following election.

C. Secretary shall:                                    
   1. Record the minutes.
   2. Read the minutes of the last meeting.
   3. Prepare all documents of the Jewish Student Union.

D. Treasurer shall:
   1. Keep a written record of all Jewish Student Union 
      funds.
   2. Keep members informed on the budget of the Jewish 
      Student Union.

E. Cabinet members without portfolio shall;
   1. Represent the Jewish student union on the campus 
      and in public.
   2. Investigate proposals for new programs or 
      modifications to existing programs.

Article VI      Elections

Elections for president and vice-president and members 
without portfolio shall be held during the second week 
of the fall quarter. The electorate shall be the members 
of the Jewish Student Union.
The term of office shall be for one year.


Article VII      MEETINGS

A. May be called by the president or vice-president of 
   the Jewish Student Union.

Article VIII    AMENDMENTS

A. Proposed amendment must be submitted in writing to 
   the president of the Jewish Student Union.
B. Amendments passed by the Jewish Student Union shall 
   be enacted immediately.

Article IX       RECALL AND REPEAL

To initiate recall proceedings against any elected 
member of the Jewish Student Union:
A. Any member must submit a petition of repeal 
   against an officer and receive a simple majority
   vote.

Article X        BY LAWS

A. Respect
B. The meetings will be called to order by the president 
   and follow with a simple two thirds majority vote to 
   begin the proceedings.
C. Anything concerning the Jewish Student Union may be 
   spoken about at each and every meetings.
D. If the secretary os not present at the beginning of 
   the meeting then, one officer will be chosen
   by a simple majority to record the minutes.
E. Parliamentary procedure, shall apply when conducing 
   meeting.
F. The meetings will be adjourned with a motion to recess 
   by any officer. The motion will require a simple 
   majority for passing.