Constitution of Change Your Cevre

 

Article I - Name

 

The name of this organization shall be the Change Your Cevre.

 

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Article II - Purpose

 

The purpose of this organization shall be to raise awareness for environmental causes, sustain a campus recycling program, teach better environmental practices and to promote sustainability and conservation on campus and in the community, while practicing English.

 

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Article III - Membership

 

Section 1

The membership of the organization shall be open to all members the Gaziantep University community regardless of sex, race, religion, ethnic origin, physical handicap, or other handicapping conditions, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, or place of birth. Membership shall be open to students, faculty and administrators, but will be a student-led organization.

 

Section 2

The executive board shall have the option of creating charter membership for individuals who are not part of the Gaziantep University community.

 

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Article IV - Privileges

 

Section 1

Regular members shall have the privilege of receiving information of upcoming activities and meetings, and they have the opportunity to participate in Change Your Cevre functions.

 

Section 2

Active members will receive information on upcoming events, are permitted to chair committees, and to run for elected office.

 

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Article V - Executive Board

 

Section 1

The Executive Board shall be responsible for providing leadership for the Change Your Cevre.

 

Section 2

The Executive Board shall consist of the following positions: Two Co-Presidents, Vice-President/Secretary, Recycling Collection/Transportation Coordinator, Marketing Coordinator, Fundraising Coordinator, Awareness Coordinator, Cigarette and Trash Prevention Coordinator, and a Faculty Advisor. These officers are voting members on the executive board.

 

Section 3

Leadership positions can be added/modified by 2/3 approval of the Executive Board. Section 5 The Executive Board shall determine the duration of all special committees, the election procedures, and policies for Change Your Cevre.

 

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Article VI - Officers

 

Section 1

The Executive Board shall elect two Co-Presidents from candidates put forward by the club.

 

Subsection A

The President shall have the following responsibilities and powers:

1. Act as the official representative to outside group.

2. Define the agenda of the organization for her/his tenure.

3. Be responsible for the total operation of the Change Your Cevre.

4. Coordinate with the Fundraising Coordinator that all expenditures do not exceed the budget of the organization.

5. With the help of the Executive Board, plan activities. 

6. Preside over meetings.

7. Define the agenda for the Executive Board meetings and general meetings.

8. May call a general meeting or an Executive Board meeting at her/his discretion. 

9. Be responsible for the duties of vacant executive board offices until positions are filled.

10. Have the power to appoint.

11. Organize all club conferences.

 

 

Section 2

The organization shall elect a Vice-President/Secretary.

 

Subsection A

The Vice-President shall have the following responsibilities and powers:

1. If the office of the President is vacated, the Vice-President shall assume the office.

2. If the President is not present during a meeting, the Vice-President shall preside.

3. Assist the President.

4. Shall coordinate public relations for the Change Your Cevre.

5. Shall coordinate activities.

6. Make all necessary preparations for meetings, including assembling agendas.

7. Record and distribute all minutes of meetings in a timely fashion.

8. Shall coordinate communications among members and outside groups.

9. Shall be responsible for taking attendance at meetings.

10. Manage all social media sites (Official Homepage, Facebook, Twitter, etc.)

 

Section 3

The organization shall elect a Recycling Collection/Transportation Coordinator.

 

Subsection A

The Recycling Collection/Transportation Coordinator shall have the following responsibilities and powers:

Shall be responsible for obtaining recycling bin for Gaziantep University, with the help of MarketingDistribute recycling bins to classrooms and buildingsShall be responsible for collection of recycling binsResponsible for coordinating people that will collect recyclingShall be responsible for transporting rubbish to companyCoordinating with administration to make sure we follow university rulesEnsuring this project succeeds

 

Section 4

The organization shall elect a Marketing Coordinator.

 

Subsection A

The Marketing Coordinator shall have the following responsibilities:

1. Shall coordinate marketing on campus for events.

2. Shall coordinate outside press for an event if applicable. 

3. Assist updating all social media (Facebook Page, Official Website Page, Twitter Page)

4. Coordinate with other University Environmental Clubs

5. Work with Awareness Coordinator to inform campus of our work

6. Lead any conferences we may have

 

Section 5

The organization shall elect a Fundraising Coordinator.

 

Subsection A

The Fundraising Coordinator shall have the following responsibilities:

1. Shall coordinate all fundraising activities on campus and in the community with other organizations/school.

2. Maintain complete and accurate records of all expenditures and receipts.

3. Work with Marketing Coordinator to spread word about fundraising opportunities

4. Talk with administration and other student clubs to raise funds for Change For Cevre.

5. Responsible for blue caps collection and transportation.

 

Section 6

The organization shall elect an Awareness Coordinator.

 

Subsection A

The Awareness Coordinator shall have the following responsibilities:

 

Section 7

The organization shall elect a Cigarette/Trash Prevention Coordinator.

 

Subsection A

The Cigarette/Trash Prevention Coordinator shall have the following responsibilities:

Responsible for spreading information about Cigarette/Trash prevention

Organize clean-up of campus

Coordinate with cafés

Work with Awareness Coordinator to create campaign

 

Section 8

The organization shall elect a Faculty Advisor.

 

Subsection A

The Faculty Advisor shall have the following responsibilities:

Help organize the conferencesAct as a link between administration and students

Support all student activities

Attend all Executive Board Meetings

Separate meeting for Co-Presidents and Faculty Advisor

 

Section 9

All officers shall serve for two semesters unless unable to serve entire term (Fall and Spring).

 

Section 10

All officers are permitted to serve multiple terms, there can also be co-positions for all office positions in Change Your Cevre, as elected by a 2/3 vote.

 

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Article VII - Elections

 

Section 1

The elections and nomination for all Executive Board positions shall be held during the month of April or as needed.

 

Section 2

Nominations shall be held in a timely fashion before the general elections and will be sent to the Vice-President/Secretary directly. All voting and decisions will be made by Executive Board.

 

Section 3

The Candidate who receives 50% plus one of the votes shall win the office.

 

Subsection A

If no candidate receives 50% plus one of the votes, a run off will be held between the top two vote recipients.

 

Section 4

Any active member who is not running for an elective office shall be eligible to count votes.

 

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Article VIII - General Meetings

 

Section 1

General meetings must be held at least once a month and will be coordinated by the Co-Presidents.

 

Section 2

Executive Board meetings must be held at least once every two weeks but can be changed at the discretion of the Co-Presidents.

 

Section 3

Sub-Committee meetings must be held at least once every 2-3 weeks and will be coordinated by Executive Board Coordinators.

 

Section 4

Change Your Cevre Conferences must be held once in the Fall and once in the Spring and will be coordinated by the Co-Presidents with the assistance of the secretary.

 

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Article IX - Removal from Office

 

Section 1

Any officer may be removed from office with the 2/3 majority vote of the Executive Board.

 

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Article X - By-Laws

 

Section 1

Change Your Cevre may introduce by-laws to permit the proper function of the club. By-laws may not supersede the constitution.

 

Section 2

All proposed by-laws must be approved by a majority of all active members present at a meeting.

 

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