Brock University Students’ Union
BUSU ratified Club Constitution
CONSTITUTION FOR BROCK UNIVERSITY CREATIVE WRITING CLUB
Article 1 – Name
The club’s official name will be “Brock University Creative Writing Club”. No
other name will be used in the advertisement or representation of the club.
Article 2 – Purpose for the club’s existence
1.
To provide writers at Brock with outlets for their writing through
readings and publishing opportunities.
2.
To ensure that writers can receive the feedback they may need through
workshops and other activities.
3.
To ensure that all writing is looked upon in a non-judging, constructive
manner that allows club members to feel comfortable and confident to share
their work.
Article 3 – Membership
1.
2.
3.
Membership is open to everyone.
Only students at Brock University are eligible to hold voting privileges
and executive positions.
Associate non-voting members shall be allowed.
Article 4 – Executive
1.
The executive committee shall consist of:
a)
b)
c)
d)
President
Vice-President
Treasurer
Three Editors
Article 5 – Duties of the Executive
President
 Will oversee the other members of the executive in their duties
 Will chair all meetings
 Will have signing authority for the club
Vice-President
 Will assist the President in his/her duties
 Will assume all powers of the President in his/her absence
 Will be responsible for recording the minutes of all meetings
 Will have signing authority for the club
Treasurer
 Will be responsible for all financial dealings of the club
 Will keep complete records of all financial dealings of the club
 Will have signing authority for the club
Editors
 Will run the scheduled weekly workshops
 Will keep an attendance list of each workshop
 Will participate in the editing of the anthology at the end of the year
Article 6 – Finances
1.
A membership fee will be set by the executive annually.
Article 7 – Meetings
1.
At least three general meetings shall be held during the school year,
including the Annual General Meeting.
2.
Members will be informed of each of these meetings at least seven days
in advance.
Article 8 – Elections
1.
All election procedures will abide by the policies set out in Bylaw 2550 –
The Clubs Bylaw.
Article 9 – Amendments
1.
Amendments to the constitution must win a two-thirds majority vote of
members present.
2.
Amendments to the constitution must be approved by the Clubs Policy
Committee, which must be presented with a typed copy of the proposed
amendment as well as typed minutes from the meeting when the
amendment was passed in order to prove that this amendment was
adopted.
Article 10 – Impeachment
1.
Any member of the club who commits an act negatively affecting the
interests of the club and its members may be given notice of
impeachment.
2.
The impeached individual will have the right to defend his/her actions.
3.
A two-thirds majority vote of members present will result in the removal
of the impeached individual from the club and the loss of any privileges
associated with the club.
Article 11 – Agency Clause
1.
The Brock University Creative Writing Club is not an agent of the
University Students’ Council and its views and actions do not represent
those of the University Students’ Council.