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Preamble
We, the members of the Campus Activities Team, do hereby establish
this constitution in order to facilitate effectiveness and efficiency in
the ongoing operation of the organization.
Article I – Name
The name of this organization will be the Campus Activities Team and
is herein referred to as CAT.
Article II – Purpose
CAT provides cultural, educational, and recreational programs for the
students and the community of Villanova University. CAT commits itself
to students through leadership, development, and quality programming.
Article III – Membership
Membership in CAT is open to any Villanova matriculated student, who
is in good academic and disciplinary standing. Membership in CAT is
maintained through active participation in a standing committee of the
organization as provided for in the By-laws.
Article IV – Non-discrimination
Membership in CAT will not be limited to persons based on their race,
color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sexual
orientation.
Article V – Standing Committees
SECTION ONE – Definition
There will be functional standing committees of CAT as defined in the
CAT By-laws. The number of standing committees will be specified in the
By-laws.
SECTION TWO – Membership
Membership in a standing committee will constitute membership in CAT.
Membership will be open as stated in Article III herein. Standing
Committees may set specific membership criteria. However, any such
criteria should not conflict with the spirit of the general membership
guidelines as stated herein.
SECTION THREE – Meetings
The standing committees will have meetings on a weekly basis as
determined at the end of the previous semester by the particular
coordinator and his/her advisor.
Article VI – Officers and Coordinators
The officers and coordinators of CAT will be specified in the By-laws
and selected on an annual basis as provided for in the By-laws.
Article VII – Executive Board
SECTION ONE – Definition
The Executive Board will be the governing body of CAT. The Executive
Board will establish and enforce organization policy, approve all
committee programs, supervise committee operations, and provide
leadership development for members.
SECTION TWO – Membership
The membership of the Executive Board will consist of the officers and
the committee coordinators as specified in the By-laws.
SECTION THREE – Meetings
The Executive Board will have meetings on a weekly basis as determined
at the end of the previous semester by the President, Board, and
advisors. A quorum will be defined as two-thirds of the
membership of the Executive Board. Quorum is necessary in order to
transact business at any Executive Board Meeting.
B. Meetings – All meetings are open unless otherwise dictated by
the President, By-laws, or two-thirds majority vote.
Article VIII – By-laws
By-laws of CAT will be established upon arrival by a two-thirds majority
vote of the Executive Board.
Article IX – Amendments
Amendments to this constitution may be proposed in writing by any member
of the Executive Board at any regular meeting of the board. A proposal
presented at a regular meeting will be voted on no sooner than the next
regular meeting, and will become effective upon approval by two-thirds
majority vote.
Article X – Ratification
This constitution will become effective upon approval by two-thirds of
the voting members at a regular meeting. Ratification becomes complete
upon approval of the Director of Student Development. This constitution,
when ratified, will supercede any existing documents.
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