Queensborough Community College
The City University of New York
Oueensborough Bridge Research Club Constitution
Article I.
Article II.
Article III.
The name of this organization shall be:
Queensborough Bridge Research Club
Purpose:
1. To bring together students currently conducting or considering scientific
research
2. To expose students to the various career opportunities available for
persons with a science background
3. To discuss recent advances in science
4. To be aware of and take advantage of paid science internships
5. To increase student-faculty interaction through mentoring relationships
6. To increase interest in coursework by highlighting the hands on
applications in research
7. To prepare students for succeeding in science related careers after QCC
8. To promote the importance of working safely in the laboratory
Membership
The Queensborough Bridge Research Club is open to all students currently conducting or
considering scientific research. One may be a member by attending club meetings
NO PERSON SHALL BE DENIED MEMBERSHIP OR OFFICE IN THIS
ORGANIZATION BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGIOUS BELIEFS OR
NON-BELIEF, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, POLITICAL BELIEFS, VETERAN,
HANDICAPPED STATUS OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION.
Article IV.
Section I
President:
1. Shall provide executive leadership to The Queensborough Bridge
Research Club and assume primary responsibility for the fulfillment of the
club's purpose.
2. Shall call regular (emergency) meetings of the Board.
3. Can appoint (4) student representatives to the Board.
4. Shall be a voting member of the Board
5. Shall have the power to veto any matter voted upon if it is written and
agreed upon with the club advisor.
6. Shall represent the members of the Queensborough Bridge Research Club
when representation is appropriate.
Vice President:
1. In the absence of the President, will assume all duties and responsibilities
of the President.
2. Shall be a voting member of the Board.
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3. Shall assist the president.
4. Shall prepare and present at the final session a summary of the year's
activities.
5. Must attend all Board meetings.
6. Shall represent the members of the Queensborough Bridge Research Club
when representation is appropriate.
Senator:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Shall
Shall
Shall
Must
Shall
when
serve on an Academic Senate Committee.
be a voting member of the Board
keep informed of the needs and interests of the members
attend all board meetings.
represent the members of the Queensborough Bridge Research club
representation is appropriate.
Treasurer:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Shall be a voting member of the board.
Shall keep records of all financial activities.
Has the power and responsibilities to examine the financial records.
Shall sign payment vouchers, purchase requirements, and checks to
authorize funding.
5. Must attend all board meetings.
6. Shall represent the members of the Queensborough Bridge Research club
when representation is appropriate.
Secretary:
1. Shall serve and help the board as an assistant to every member on the
board.
2. Shall keeps the minutes and records of the meetings.
3. Must attend all Board meetings in order to have voting power.
Section II:
Elected President:
1. The new president is nominated by the old president.
2. The nominee is voted in by a super majority vote by the board.
Board Members:
1. Get appointed by the new president
2. He/She only gets to chose members if the old once leaf.
3. Old board members get to choose if they want to continue their term.
Article V.
Meetings:
Meetings of the Queensborough Bridge Research Club will be held at least (7) once a
month or more frequently to vote and plan educational and social programs. The entire
board must attend to all regular scheduled meetings.
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Article VI.
Amendment Procedures
1. The proposed amendment must be introduced at a meeting of the student
board.
2. Copies of the proposed amendment will be distributed to all student Board
members at this meeting.
3. The board shall vote to approve or reject the amendment at the same or
following meeting of the board.
4. The board must pass the proposed amendment by a super majority vote of
membership in attendance.
Article VII. Ratification
1. All members of the Board have to agree on the constitution, up on hand
with their signature.
2. All members of the Board have to read the constitution prior to signing.
Article VIII. Conduct of Meetings
Most meetings are conducted accordingly to Robert's Rules of Order, although
moderate rather than strict parliamentary procedures are normally followed.
Article IX.
Resignation:
1. All board members should give a writing statement of resignation to the
president.
2. This statement has to be handed in a week prior to the resignation date.
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