INCLUSABILITY CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE I – OUR ORGANIZATION’S NAME
Our organization’s name shall be Inclusability. The previous iteration of this club was
called the Disabled Students Unlimited (DSU) but after an extended period of
inactivity the new leadership decided to shift the emphasis to inclusion of both
disabled students and their allied non-disabled in the life of the De Anza community
and away from a focus on the disability aspect of disabled student's lives.
ARTICLE II – PURPOSE OF INCLUSABILITY
Inclusability is a grassroots student organization promoting the inclusion of people
with diverse abilities and talents. We provide a nurturing environment of social
networking support and critical dialogue to address the issues of Ableism,
accessibility, creating common ground, social justice and human rights for all
regardless of their set of abilities. We seek engagement with other campus
organizations on the grounds of our underlying principles of social justice,
sustainability and creative self expression. We organize activities, community
education and outreach in the whole De Anza
community and beyond.
ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP
Any DASB cardholder who carries a minimum of 1/2 unit and demonstrates sensitivity
to the issues that surround ¨disability¨ and ableism in America (ie. cultural competence
with disability culture) is eligible to join Inclusability. Any membership dues shall be
decided by a vote of Inclusability members but in any case waiver for membership
dues will be available to those who request it for financial considerations. Inclusability
members may not be on academic or social probation.
ARTICLE IV – QUALIFICATION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Section 1 - Requirements of Eligibility for Officer Positions
Inclusability officers must be currently enrolled, have a minimum of a 2.0 cumulative
Grade Point Average (GPA), must maintain minimum 1/2 unit, have a current DASB
card, and must not be on academic or social probation. We choose to have a 1/2 unit
minimum so as to be inclusive of and not discriminate against disabled and working
students who are unable to carry a heavier academic load but can greatly contribute to
campus life by their participation in Inclusability.
Section 2 - Officer Positions
Officers will be up to two Co-Chairs, (these co-chair positions are to be
gender-balanced whenever possible), Secretary, and Treasurer (again with gender
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balance whenever possible). There may be up to three ICC Representatives as well
(though other officers can serve in the role of ICC Representative as well). Note that
the ICC Code allows one person to fill up to two officer positions simultaneously as
long as the person is not also serving as that same position for a different club and ICC
Representatives may not also be DASB Senators simultaneously.
Section 3 - Officer Elections
The election of Inclusability officers shall be held in the Spring Quarter, no later than
the sixth (6th) week.
Inclusability Officers shall be elected by a simple majority secret ballot vote by club
members who have attended at least two meetings and who are present at the
election meeting. In the event that there are three (3) or more candidates and no one
person receives a simple majority of votes then the top two (2) candidates will
participate in a run-off election. New officers will be sworn in by completion of the
seventh (7th) week of the Spring Quarter.
Section 4 - Vacancies to be filled
Any officer vacancies for whatever reason shall be filled by an election held within two
weeks of the vacancy.
ARTICLE V – DUTIES OF INCLUSABILITY’S OFFICERS
Section 1 – Co-Chairs
a) Share the presiding over meetings with the other Co-Chair.
b) Together with the other Co-Chair, call special meetings as needed.
c) Carry out the provisions of the constitution.
d) Together with the other Co-Chair, appoint committees and chairpersons.
e) Together with the other Co-Chair, oversee all committee activities.
Section 2 – Secretary
a) Record and keep accurate minutes of all meetings.
b) Act as correspondence clerk.
c) Print and distribute agenda for all meetings.
d) Keep a record of Inclusability membership and Inclusability meeting attendance.
Section 3 – Treasurer
a) Handle funds and finances for Inclusability.
b) Keep financial records and collect dues.
c) Pay bills and release funds as voted by the general membership.
d) Make financial reports at least once a month at the meeting.
Section 4 - ICC Rep
a) Attend all Inter Club Council meetings.
b) Report the results of ICC meetings at club meetings.
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ARTICLE VI – EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Section 1 - Executive Council
The Executive Council will consist of the two Co-Chairs, the Secretary, and Treasurer
and shall meet as needed.
Section 2 – Duties of Inclusability’s Executive Council
a) To formulate policy of Inclusability between regular meetings and in case of
emergencies, subject to approval of the general membership.
b) To execute policies determined by the general membership.
c) To govern activities of Inclusability.
d) To compile agenda for general meetings.
ARTICLE VII –REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF OFFICERS AND MEMBERS
Section 1 - Removal
All elected officers and Inclusability members may be subjected to removal by a twothirds majority vote of the total membership.
Section 2 - Removal preconditions
Grounds for removal are negligence and any form of misconduct which is damaging to
Inclusability. An officer/member may be removed only if there has been at least one
week's publicized notice of the intent to vote on removal. there must be a quorum
present for the meeting on the removal.
ARTICLE VIII – MEETINGS
Section 1 - Notice
There must be public notice of Inclusability election meetings on the Inclusability
email list at least four (4) school days in advance. We will strive to announce all our
meetings in this way.
Section 2 - Frequency
There shall be a meeting at least once a month on campus. Note that though they are
not optimal for building Inclusability, live video conference and phone-in audio calls
will be considered legitimate ways to participate in and be ¨present at¨ meetings.
Given the transportation challenges for our members, including remote participation
is needed in order for Inclusability to stay current with our membership.
Section 3 - Quorum
There must be a quorum (a quorum is 20 percent plus 1 of the active and dues paying
membership or at least 3 officers) present in order to take care of financial action.
¨Active¨ is defined as having attended at least two previous meetings in the school
year. Section 3 - Financial Actions
Financial actions may be taken care of by the Executive Council or by a meeting where
there is a quorum present in order to take care of financial action.
Section 4 - Minutes
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Minutes must be kept of all financial action by the Secretary of Inclusability.
Section 5 - Treasurer’s Report
The treasurer will need to make a written and oral report at least once a quarter at a
meeting.
ARTICLE IX – COMMITTEES
Section 1 - Standing Committees
The standing committees of Inclusability shall be appointed as necessary.
ARTICLE X – ADVISORS
Section 1 – The role of advisor(s) is(/are) to:
a) Serve as the official staff representative(s) of the college.
b) Work closely with Inclusability to ensure a cooperative relationship between the
advisor, and Inclusability membership.
c) Assist each officer of Inclusability in understanding their duties.
d) Give particular attention to the financial activities of the group in order to prevent
the incurring of organizational debts for succeeding members to pay.
e) Assist students to understand and apply socially just and democratic principles
within Inclusability, and in working with others.
f) Be present or arrange for a faculty or staff representative present for all official
Inclusability meetings and activities (business and social), and to advise students of the
policies and procedures which they must follow as a club at De Anza.
g) Be familiar with the ICC Code, ICC Financial Code, ICC Concessions Code, and
Inclusability’ financial process.
h) Ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to ensure the safety, and welfare of
Inclusability members.
i) Ensure that appropriate college policies are upheld.
j) To sign all Inclusability requisitions for Inclusability, and to make sure that 1) their
student treasurer or president or vice president signs it and 2) that the expenditure is
correct within all existing policies.
K. Work with members to select and provide readings and/or media for discussion
prior to each meeting.
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ARTICLE XI – RESPONSIBILITIES
Inclusability accepts full financial responsibility for all activities that bear its name as
official sponsor, and will adhere to college regulations. All publicity for an event
Inclusability sponsor must bear the name of Inclusability.
ARTICLE XII – RIGHT TO ACT
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No Inclusability officer or member has the right to incur any debt or become involved
in any business under the title or by implying the title of Inclusability in any way unless
given full authority to do so by Inclusability.
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ARTICLE XIII – AMENDMENTS TO CONSTITUTION
Any amendment change requires a decision by the two-thirds vote of active members
present at a Inclusability meeting and must then be approved at the ICC Agenda
Meeting.
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