Club Constitution

ARTICLE I

The name of this organization shall be the Estrella Mountain CommunityCollege Linux Users Group (LUG) Club.

ARTICLE II: Purpose

The purpose of this organization is to stimulate a strong interest in Linux to provide fellowship among the Linux student enthusiasts and to promote learning among the members.

ARTICLE III: Membership

Section 1. The members of the Estrella Mountain Community CollegeLinux Users Group Club are to be any students of Estrella Mountain Community College.

Section 2. The members of the organization are to be Linux enthusiasts, interested in participating and promoting theeducation of Linux.

Section 3. Active members are those students of Estrella Mountain CommunityCollege who have stated an interest in Linux Users Group, have given their name and address to the Linux Users Group Club, and have paid their current dues (if any).

ARTICLE IV: Election of Officers

Section 1. Elective officers are the president, vice– president, secretary, and treasurer.

Section 2. The term of office shall be one semester.

Section 3. Officers shall be elected by a simple majority vote by active members of present. The date and time of each election shall be announced to the members present at a regularly scheduled meeting at least one week prior to the election. (See ARTICLE 5)

Section 4. The president shall preside over the meetings and help in activities sponsored by the group. The president may appoint committees to aid in the conduct of activities and the maintenance of the organization.

Section 5. The vice-president shall be responsible for correspondence and serve as an aid to the president.

Section 6. The secretary shall record the business meetings.

Section 7. The treasurer shall be responsible for the funds accumulated.

ARTICLE V: Elections

Elections of officers are held during the second meeting of each semester.

ARTICLE VI

Meetings

Meetings are held once every two weeks.

ARTICLE VII

Dues (If any)

Each member shall pay dues of one dollar each semester. Moneys shall bedeposited with the campus cashier.

ARTICLE VIII: Revisions and Amendments

Revisions and amendments may be made in this constitution by a two-thirds vote of the active members.

ARTICLE XI: Volunteerism

The organization will be responsible for 10 hours of community volunteer Service work each semester with a one page description of the work done Which is to be submitted to the Director of Student Life.

ARTICLE X: Advisors

Section 1. The advisor shall be selected from faculty or staff who work at EMCC.

Section 2. The advisors will attend all business meetings of the club.

Section 3. The advisor will work closely with the students.