CONSTITUTION OF THE LI‑MING CHINESE ACADEMY

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Revised April 25, 1999

ARTICLE I.    NAME

 

Section 1.     The name of this organization shall be Li‑Ming Chinese Academy (LMCA) Student Government Association, hereinafter referred to as the "SGA".

 

Section 2.     The SGA consists of LMCA students ranging from grades eight to twelve.

 

Section 3.     The SGA shall be affiliated with and under the supervision of the Li‑Ming Chinese Academy.

 

ARTICLE II.    OBJECTIVES

 

Section 1.     The objectives of the SGA shall be:

                     a. To promote school spirit.

                     b. To organize and carry out activities to serve the students of the LMCA.

                     c. To cultivate friendship and common interest among the students of the LMCA.

 

ARTICLE III.    ADMINISTRATION

 

Section 1.     The SGA shall be administered by a Board of Directors, hereinafter referred to as the "Board".  The Board shall consist of the SGA Advisor(s) and officers.

 

Section 2.     The officers of the SGA shall be President, Vice President(s), Secretary (Secretaries) and Treasurer(s).

 

Section 3.     The term length of each officer shall be until the end of school year.  With the exception of the President, each officer may be re‑elected.

 

Section 4.     The Board shall determine all policies and shall administer the affairs of the SGA.

 

ARTICLE IV.    OFFICERS

 

Section 1.     Persons of good character, reputation and who are interested in upholding the objectives of the SGA shall be eligible for elected positions.

 

Section 2.     All officers shall be obligated to uphold the objectives of the SGA by carefully fulfilling the terms of all business.

 

Section 3.     An officer shall be expelled from the SGA or otherwise disciplined for cause in accordance with the By‑Laws.

 

Section 4.     An officer, excluding President, that is elected may allow one of his/her losing opponent to serve as a "Co‑" to that respective position.  The Board of Directors may form a Council after the election to allow those not elected to serve the SGA and contribute to the SGA.

 

ARTICLE V.    MEETINGS

 

Section 1.     Regular meetings of the Board shall be held weekly unless otherwise directed.

 

Section 2.     The annual election of the SGA officers shall be held no later than the end of October.

 

ARTICLE VI.    COMMITTEES

 

Section 1.     Standing committees and special committees shall be appointed by the President, with approval of the Board.

 

Section 2.     The duties of the standing and special committees shall be determined by the Board.

 

ARTICLE VII.    QUORUM

 

Section 1.     A quorum shall consist of at least four members of the SGA.

 

ARTICLE VIII.    AMENDMENTS

 

Section 1.     This Constitution may be amended by a two‑thirds vote of those present and eligible to vote at any regular meeting of the SGA, provided that the text of the amendment  shall have been sent to each officer of the SGA and Advisor(s), in good standing at   least ten (10) days prior to the meeting.

 

ARTICLE IX.    AUTHORITY

 

Section 1.     The Board shall adopt the By‑Laws that shall govern all procedures under this Constitution, including those of the Board and of the committees.

 

Section 2.     The By‑Laws may be amended by a two‑thirds vote of the Board.

 

Section 3.     The governing rules for this assembly shall be "Robert's Rules of Order¡¨.