LAFAYETTE COLLEGE STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Constitution of “INSERT CLUB NAME”

Article I ---- Name

The name of this organization shall be “Club Name”. SPORTS CLUBS, and as per the sports clubs handbook, must use the word “club” be in the name if a corresponding sports issponsored by the Athletics Department.

Article II --- Purpose

The purpose of this organization shall be ….and our primary objectives are …

Article III ---- Membership

Membership in this organization must be open to the Lafayette Community, but don’t be afraid to require a certain level of commitment. SPORTS CLUBS arerequired to specify that all members register via the web site. Where applicable, clubs must also specify with which NGB, RBG, or local league the club organization will affiliate. Include an overview of the benefits of membership.

Article VI ---- Officers

The officers of this organization shall be “Club officers, usually president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary. Also how officers will be elected (voting when responsibility begins etc.) and voting when elections will be done.” Specify the impeachment process for each position. SPORTS CLUBS must clarify (a) if the coach/instructoris a part of the executive board and if the coach/instructor can vote, and (b) if the team captains are a part of the board and if they vote. Specify the impeachment process for these positions as well. SPORTS CLUBSmust specify that the VP will serve as the primary safety officer or risk manager (even if that person is not going to be the same person with 1st aid training and certifications) and that your president will also serve as your Program Chair (this position is required by Student Government and serves as the primary liaison with the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership).

Article V ---- Meetings

This organization shall meet “insert how frequently and specify at least how many a year” and if you will have general body meetings as well as executive board only meetings.

Article VI ---- Procedure

The meetings of this organization shall be conducted according to parliamentary law as defined in Roberts’ Rules of Order. “Other procedures can be added”.

Article VII --- Amendments

This constitution may be amended by ……”executive board vote or 2/3 of membership, etc”

Article VIII– Risk Management SPORTS CLUBSmust include this article with the following sections within their constitution:

Section I: Injuries [Describe procedures that the club has put in place to mitigate the risk of personal injuries.]

Section II: Finances [Describe procedures that the club has put in place to mitigate the risk of running a deficit or compromising the College in the event of a financial audit.]

Section III: Hazing[Describe the procedures that the club has put in place to reduce the risk of acts or behaviors which could be categorized as hazing.]

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Print Co-Founder Name Print 2nd Co-Founder Name

Signature of Co-Founder Signature of 2nd Co-Founder

THIS IS ONLY A SAMPLE AND YOU MAY CHANGE OR EXPAND THE CONTENTS OF ANY ARTICLE WHICH IS NOT SPECIFICALLY REQURED.