ELS Bylaws

Constitution of the ELS of George Mason University School Of Law

Article I: Purpose
The purpose of the organization is to examine policy issues and career opportunities in Environmental Law and related areas, and to promote the school and George Mason Law students to the legal community.

Article II: Membership
Attendance at more than one general meting shall constitute active membership. Active membership shall be open to all George Mason Law students and shall not be restricted on the basis of gender, race, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, handicap or other rights secured by the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution.

Article III: Officers, Executive Committee, and Faculty Advisor

Section 1. The officers of this organization shall be:

a. President
b. Vice President
c. Secretary
d. Treasurer

Section 2. The above named officers shall comprise the Executive Committee.

Section 3. The faculty advisor shall be a member of the George Mason University School of Law faculty.

Article IV: Powers and Duties

Section 1. The membership at a meeting shall have the power to:

a. Determine organizational policies and initiate or terminate programs.
b. Develop and adopt additional bylaws as may be necessary for the well-being of the organization, provided that they do not conflict with the elements and spirit of this constitution.

Section 2. The duties of the President shall include:

a. Calling and chairing regular and special meetings.
b. Appointing standing and special committee chairpersons.
c. Assuring that the resources of George Mason University, including facilities and funding, are used in accordance with University policy.
d. Performing his or her duties in good faith, and in the best interests of the organization.

Section 3. The duties of the Vice President shall include:
a. Publicizing to the University community the policies and activities of the organization.
b. Assisting the President as necessary.
c. Temporarily action as President as necessary.
d. Performing his or her duties in good faith, and in the best interests of the organization.

Section 4. The duties of the Secretary shall include:
a. Maintaining accurate records of meetings and other correspondence.
b. Maintaining an accurate directory of membership.
c. Performing his or her duties in good faith, and in the best interests of the organization.

Section 5. The duties of the Treasurer shall include:
a. Developing a budget and handling all financial matters of the organization.
b. Performing his or her duties in good faith, and in the best interests of the organization.

Section 6. The duties of the Faculty Advisor shall conform to GMUSL guidelines.

Section 7. The duties of the executive committee shall conform to duly adopted ELS bylaws.

Article V: Meetings

Section 1. General meetings of the organization shall be held monthly.

Section 2. A special meeting may be called as necessary by the members of the Executive Committee.

Article VI: Bylaws
Properly adopted bylaws shall be accorded the same force and effect as any provision of this constitution.

Article VII: Honor Code
The provisions of the Honor Code of George Mason University School of Law shall apply to all activities of the ELS and its members.

Article VIII: Amendments and Referenda

Section 1. Proposals for amendments to the constitution or bylaws, or issue referenda shall be announced at a regular meeting and posted at least one week prior to consideration.

Section 2. Voting on amendments and referenda shall take place at a general meeting held during the regular school year.

Section 3. A two-thirds (2/3) favorable vote of those members of the organization present at the meeting shall be required to ratify bylaws, referenda, or amendments to the constitution.

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U OF BOULDER
CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS

Article I: NAME
The name of the organization is University of New Mexico Environmental Law Society (ELS).

Article II: PURPOSE
The purposes of Environmental Law Society are:

A. To promote awareness of environmental concerns, issues, and problems within the legal community.
B. To bridge the communication and information gaps between the scientific and political/legal communities.
C. To enhance the law school experience for students interested in environmental issues confronting New Mexico, the United States and the world.

Article III: MEMBERSHIP

A. General membership shall be open to any University of New Mexico School of Law student, faculty, alumnus, or staff member as well as any member of the State Bar of New Mexico.
B. ELS welcomes and embraces members of all races, cultures, ages, sexes, sexual preferences, religions, philosophies, physical of mental abilities, medical conditions and family status.
C. Voting members shall be those members who pay an annual membership fee determined by a majority vote of the Executive Committee.

Article IV: GOVERNMENT AND OFFICERS

A. The Management and Government of the affairs of this Organization shall vest in the entire membership, except for those duties and obligations specifically delegated to the Officers or Committees as provided in this Constitution. Business necessary to the maintenance of the organization shall be performed between regular or special meetings by the Executive Committee or individual Officers.
B. The Officers of this Organization shall be President, Secretary, Treasurer, Research Chairperson, and Speakers Chairperson.
C. All Officers shall be general members in good standing and shall be elected in accordance with Article VI of this Constitution. Officers shall serve for one (1) calendar year, terminating with the election of new Officers.
D. An Officer may be elected to no more than two (2) consecutive terms in the same office.
E. In the event any Officer other than the President resigns or is otherwise unable to complete a full term of office, the President shall appoint a successor. If the President resigns or is otherwise unable to complete a full term of office, a successor shall be elected by the general membership at a regular or special meeting. At least five (5) days notice of such an election shall be given and such election must be held within twenty (20) days of any vacancy. All officers selected under this sub-section shall hold office until the next regular election.

Article V: DUTIES

A. The duties of the President shall consist of the following:

1. To call and preside at meetings,
2. To set agendas for meetings,
3. To participate in Committees and meet regularly with Committee Chairpersons,
4. To act as spokesperson for the Organization,
5. To perform any additional duties and obligations necessary for the Organization to further its objectives.

B. The duties of the Secretary shall consist of the following:

1. To record and maintain the minutes of all regular and special meetings,
2. To handle and maintain a file of correspondence,
3. To act as historian.

C. The duties of the Treasurer shall consist of the following:
1. To prepare a budget proposal for the approval of the membership at large,
2. To submit budget proposals to the membership at large and supporting and funding organizations in a timely manner,
3. To keep financial records and disburse funds.

D. The duties of the Research Chairperson shall consist of the following:
1. To act as Chairperson of the Research Committee,
2. To seek out and facilitate research and other projects that will further the Objectives of the Organization,
3. To ensure that such projects are carried out in a professional and timely manner and in accordance with Law School rules.

E. The duties of the Speakers Chairperson shall consist of the following:
1. To act as Chairperson of the Speakers Committee,
2. To seek out speakers and facilitate speaker presentations that will further the Objectives of the Organization,
3. To ensure that such presentations are carried out in a professional and timely manner and in accordance with Law School rules.

Article VI: ELECTIONS

A. The Elections Committee shall hold an election meeting at least two (2) weeks before the last Spring semester class.
B. The Committee shall notify the membership that nominations are open at least two (2) weeks prior to this meeting.
C. Candidates must be general members in good standing of the Organization.
D. The Elections Committee shall prepare a panel of candidates for the lections.
E. Elections shall be held by written ballot.
F. All ballots shall be counted by the Chairperson of the Elections Committee at the close of the elections.
G. Each position shall be filled by any person receiving a simple majority vote of the membership present.
H. In the event no candidate receives a simple majority, a runoff election shall be held between the two (2) candidates with the greatest number of votes.

Article VII: REMOVAL FROM OFFICE AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

A. An officer may be removed only for mis-, mal- or non-feasance in office.
B. A member may be censured only for violation of the Constitution of this Organization, the laws of the United States or New Mexico, the Regulations of the University of New Mexico, or the Honor Code of the University of New Mexico School of Law.
C. Any removal or disciplinary action requires a supermajority or two-thirds (2/3) and shall be made in accordance with the most recent edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised.

Article VIII: MEETINGS
A. Regular meetings will be held monthly on a day and time determined by the Executive Committee. Special meetings may be called by the President or by petition of five (5) general members in good standing.
B. All meetings shall be in accordance with the most recent edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised.

Article IX: COMMITTEES
A. The Executive Committee shall consist of all elected officers with the President as its Chairperson.
B. There shall be the following standing committees consisting of the elected chairperson and any members that the relevant chairperson shall appoint: Research Committee and Speakers Committee.
C. The President or a majority of the general membership shall have the power to create any special Committees when necessary to further the Objectives of the Organization. The President shall create an Election Committee consisting of at least three (3) members.
D. Participation in any Committee, except the Election Committee and Executive Committee, is open to any general member and is voluntary. General members may participate in more than one Committee.
E. Each special Committee shall select by oral nomination and vote a Chairperson for that Committee.

Article X: VOTE AND QUORUM
A. All dues-paying members shall have one (1) vote.
B. Members may vote by written proxy given to any member who is present at any regular or special meeting, except that members may not vote by written proxy at a meeting called in accordance with Article VI or Article VII.
C. A quorum for the Organization shall be 10% of the general membership including officers but excluding general members who are not students, faculty, or staff of the University of New Mexico School of Law.
D. In all other matters common fairness shall govern.

Article XI: AMENDMENTS
A. Any amendments to this Constitution and By-Laws shall be submitted in writing to the membership at least one (1) week prior to any meeting.
B. An amendment shall require a two-thirds (2/3) supermajority.

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U OF NEW MEXICO
CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS

Article I: NAME
The name of the organization is University of New Mexico Environmental Law Society (ELS).

Article II: PURPOSE

The purposes of Environmental Law Society are:
A. To promote awareness of environmental concerns, issues, and problems within the legal community.
B. To bridge the communication and information gaps between the scientific and political/legal communities.
C. To enhance the law school experience for students interested in environmental issues confronting New Mexico, the United States and the world.

Article III: MEMBERSHIP

Article IV: GOVERNMENT AND OFFICERS

Article V: DUTIES

A. The duties of the President shall consist of the following:

B. The duties of the Secretary shall consist of the following:

1. To record and maintain the minutes of all regular and special meetings,
2. To handle and maintain a file of correspondence,
3. To act as historian.

C. The duties of the Treasurer shall consist of the following:

1. To prepare a budget proposal for the approval of the membership at large,
2. To submit budget proposals to the membership at large and supporting and funding organizations in a timely manner,
3. To keep financial records and disburse funds.

D. The duties of the Research Chairperson shall consist of the following:

1. To act as Chairperson of the Research Committee,
2. To seek out and facilitate research and other projects that will further the Objectives of the Organization,
3. To ensure that such projects are carried out in a professional and timely manner and in accordance with Law School rules.

E. The duties of the Speakers Chairperson shall consist of the following:

1. To act as Chairperson of the Speakers Committee,
2. To seek out speakers and facilitate speaker presentations that will further the Objectives of the Organization,
3. To ensure that such presentations are carried out in a professional and timely manner and in accordance with Law School rules.

Article VI: ELECTIONS

Article VII: REMOVAL FROM OFFICE AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

Article VIII: MEETINGS

A. Regular meetings will be held monthly on a day and time determined by the Executive Committee. Special meetings may be called by the President or by petition of five (5) general members in good standing.
B. All meetings shall be in accordance with the most recent edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised.

Article IX: COMMITTEES

A. The Executive Committee shall consist of all elected officers with the President as its Chairperson.
B. There shall be the following standing committees consisting of the elected chairperson and any members that the relevant chairperson shall appoint: Research Committee and Speakers Committee.
C. The President or a majority of the general membership shall have the power to create any special Committees when necessary to further the Objectives of the Organization. The President shall create an Election Committee consisting of at least three (3) members.
D. Participation in any Committee, except the Election Committee and Executive Committee, is open to any general member and is voluntary. General members may participate in more than one Committee.
E. Each special Committee shall select by oral nomination and vote a Chairperson for that Committee.

Article X: VOTE AND QUORUM

A. All dues-paying members shall have one (1) vote.
B. Members may vote by written proxy given to any member who is present at any regular or special meeting, except that members may not vote by written proxy at a meeting called in accordance with Article VI or Article VII.
C. A quorum for the Organization shall be 10% of the general membership including officers but excluding general members who are not students, faculty, or staff of the University of New Mexico School of Law.
D. In all other matters common fairness shall govern.

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RESOURCES ELS SUPPORT ELS RESOURCES Starting an ELS Tips & ideas Speakers Green Your Law School ELS DOCUMENTS Websites (.doc) ELS Missions (.doc) Constitution & Bylaws Home RESOURCES FOR: Students OTHER RESOURCES Conferences Newsletters Regional Project Resources	ELS Bylaws & Constitutions George Mason ELS Boulder ELS New Mexico Click here to send your bylaws and/or Constitution to Dan Worth. Constitution of the ELS of George Mason University School Of Law Article I: Purpose The purpose of the organization is to examine policy issues and career opportunities in Environmental Law and related areas, and to promote the school and George Mason Law students to the legal community. Article II: Membership Attendance at more than one general meting shall constitute active membership. Active membership shall be open to all George Mason Law students and shall not be restricted on the basis of gender, race, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, handicap or other rights secured by the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution. Article III: Officers, Executive Committee, and Faculty Advisor Section 1. The officers of this organization shall be: a. President b. Vice President c. Secretary d. Treasurer Section 2. The above named officers shall comprise the Executive Committee. Section 3. The faculty advisor shall be a member of the George Mason University School of Law faculty. Article IV: Powers and Duties Section 1. The membership at a meeting shall have the power to: a. Determine organizational policies and initiate or terminate programs. b. Develop and adopt additional bylaws as may be necessary for the well-being of the organization, provided that they do not conflict with the elements and spirit of this constitution. Section 2. The duties of the President shall include: a. Calling and chairing regular and special meetings. b. Appointing standing and special committee chairpersons. c. Assuring that the resources of George Mason University, including facilities and funding, are used in accordance with University policy. d. Performing his or her duties in good faith, and in the best interests of the organization. Section 3. The duties of the Vice President shall include: a. Publicizing to the University community the policies and activities of the organization. b. Assisting the President as necessary. c. Temporarily action as President as necessary. d. Performing his or her duties in good faith, and in the best interests of the organization. Section 4. The duties of the Secretary shall include: a. Maintaining accurate records of meetings and other correspondence. b. Maintaining an accurate directory of membership. c. Performing his or her duties in good faith, and in the best interests of the organization. Section 5. The duties of the Treasurer shall include: a. Developing a budget and handling all financial matters of the organization. b. Performing his or her duties in good faith, and in the best interests of the organization. Section 6. The duties of the Faculty Advisor shall conform to GMUSL guidelines. Section 7. The duties of the executive committee shall conform to duly adopted ELS bylaws. Article V: Meetings Section 1. General meetings of the organization shall be held monthly. Section 2. A special meeting may be called as necessary by the members of the Executive Committee. Article VI: Bylaws Properly adopted bylaws shall be accorded the same force and effect as any provision of this constitution. Article VII: Honor Code The provisions of the Honor Code of George Mason University School of Law shall apply to all activities of the ELS and its members. Article VIII: Amendments and Referenda Section 1. Proposals for amendments to the constitution or bylaws, or issue referenda shall be announced at a regular meeting and posted at least one week prior to consideration. Section 2. Voting on amendments and referenda shall take place at a general meeting held during the regular school year. Section 3. A two-thirds (2/3) favorable vote of those members of the organization present at the meeting shall be required to ratify bylaws, referenda, or amendments to the constitution. [top of page] U OF BOULDER CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS Article I: NAME The name of the organization is University of New Mexico Environmental Law Society (ELS). Article II: PURPOSE The purposes of Environmental Law Society are: A. To promote awareness of environmental concerns, issues, and problems within the legal community. B. To bridge the communication and information gaps between the scientific and political/legal communities. C. To enhance the law school experience for students interested in environmental issues confronting New Mexico, the United States and the world. Article III: MEMBERSHIP A. General membership shall be open to any University of New Mexico School of Law student, faculty, alumnus, or staff member as well as any member of the State Bar of New Mexico. B. ELS welcomes and embraces members of all races, cultures, ages, sexes, sexual preferences, religions, philosophies, physical of mental abilities, medical conditions and family status. C. Voting members shall be those members who pay an annual membership fee determined by a majority vote of the Executive Committee. Article IV: GOVERNMENT AND OFFICERS A. The Management and Government of the affairs of this Organization shall vest in the entire membership, except for those duties and obligations specifically delegated to the Officers or Committees as provided in this Constitution. Business necessary to the maintenance of the organization shall be performed between regular or special meetings by the Executive Committee or individual Officers. B. The Officers of this Organization shall be President, Secretary, Treasurer, Research Chairperson, and Speakers Chairperson. C. All Officers shall be general members in good standing and shall be elected in accordance with Article VI of this Constitution. Officers shall serve for one (1) calendar year, terminating with the election of new Officers. D. An Officer may be elected to no more than two (2) consecutive terms in the same office. E. In the event any Officer other than the President resigns or is otherwise unable to complete a full term of office, the President shall appoint a successor. If the President resigns or is otherwise unable to complete a full term of office, a successor shall be elected by the general membership at a regular or special meeting. At least five (5) days notice of such an election shall be given and such election must be held within twenty (20) days of any vacancy. All officers selected under this sub-section shall hold office until the next regular election. Article V: DUTIES A. The duties of the President shall consist of the following: 1. To call and preside at meetings, 2. To set agendas for meetings, 3. To participate in Committees and meet regularly with Committee Chairpersons, 4. To act as spokesperson for the Organization, 5. To perform any additional duties and obligations necessary for the Organization to further its objectives. B. The duties of the Secretary shall consist of the following: 1. To record and maintain the minutes of all regular and special meetings, 2. To handle and maintain a file of correspondence, 3. To act as historian. C. The duties of the Treasurer shall consist of the following: 1. To prepare a budget proposal for the approval of the membership at large, 2. To submit budget proposals to the membership at large and supporting and funding organizations in a timely manner, 3. To keep financial records and disburse funds. D. The duties of the Research Chairperson shall consist of the following: 1. To act as Chairperson of the Research Committee, 2. To seek out and facilitate research and other projects that will further the Objectives of the Organization, 3. To ensure that such projects are carried out in a professional and timely manner and in accordance with Law School rules. E. The duties of the Speakers Chairperson shall consist of the following: 1. To act as Chairperson of the Speakers Committee, 2. To seek out speakers and facilitate speaker presentations that will further the Objectives of the Organization, 3. To ensure that such presentations are carried out in a professional and timely manner and in accordance with Law School rules. Article VI: ELECTIONS A. The Elections Committee shall hold an election meeting at least two (2) weeks before the last Spring semester class. B. The Committee shall notify the membership that nominations are open at least two (2) weeks prior to this meeting. C. Candidates must be general members in good standing of the Organization. D. The Elections Committee shall prepare a panel of candidates for the lections. E. Elections shall be held by written ballot. F. All ballots shall be counted by the Chairperson of the Elections Committee at the close of the elections. G. Each position shall be filled by any person receiving a simple majority vote of the membership present. H. In the event no candidate receives a simple majority, a runoff election shall be held between the two (2) candidates with the greatest number of votes. Article VII: REMOVAL FROM OFFICE AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS A. An officer may be removed only for mis-, mal- or non-feasance in office. B. A member may be censured only for violation of the Constitution of this Organization, the laws of the United States or New Mexico, the Regulations of the University of New Mexico, or the Honor Code of the University of New Mexico School of Law. C. Any removal or disciplinary action requires a supermajority or two-thirds (2/3) and shall be made in accordance with the most recent edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised. Article VIII: MEETINGS A. Regular meetings will be held monthly on a day and time determined by the Executive Committee. Special meetings may be called by the President or by petition of five (5) general members in good standing. B. All meetings shall be in accordance with the most recent edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised. Article IX: COMMITTEES A. The Executive Committee shall consist of all elected officers with the President as its Chairperson. B. There shall be the following standing committees consisting of the elected chairperson and any members that the relevant chairperson shall appoint: Research Committee and Speakers Committee. C. The President or a majority of the general membership shall have the power to create any special Committees when necessary to further the Objectives of the Organization. The President shall create an Election Committee consisting of at least three (3) members. D. Participation in any Committee, except the Election Committee and Executive Committee, is open to any general member and is voluntary. General members may participate in more than one Committee. E. Each special Committee shall select by oral nomination and vote a Chairperson for that Committee. Article X: VOTE AND QUORUM A. All dues-paying members shall have one (1) vote. B. Members may vote by written proxy given to any member who is present at any regular or special meeting, except that members may not vote by written proxy at a meeting called in accordance with Article VI or Article VII. C. A quorum for the Organization shall be 10% of the general membership including officers but excluding general members who are not students, faculty, or staff of the University of New Mexico School of Law. D. In all other matters common fairness shall govern. Article XI: AMENDMENTS A. Any amendments to this Constitution and By-Laws shall be submitted in writing to the membership at least one (1) week prior to any meeting. B. An amendment shall require a two-thirds (2/3) supermajority. [top of page] U OF NEW MEXICO CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS Article I: NAME The name of the organization is University of New Mexico Environmental Law Society (ELS). Article II: PURPOSE The purposes of Environmental Law Society are: A. To promote awareness of environmental concerns, issues, and problems within the legal community. B. To bridge the communication and information gaps between the scientific and political/legal communities. C. To enhance the law school experience for students interested in environmental issues confronting New Mexico, the United States and the world. Article III: MEMBERSHIP A. General membership shall be open to any University of New Mexico School of Law student, faculty, alumnus, or staff member as well as any member of the State Bar of New Mexico. B. ELS welcomes and embraces members of all races, cultures, ages, sexes, sexual preferences, religions, philosophies, physical of mental abilities, medical conditions and family status. C. Voting members shall be those members who pay an annual membership fee determined by a majority vote of the Executive Committee. Article IV: GOVERNMENT AND OFFICERS A. The Management and Government of the affairs of this Organization shall vest in the entire membership, except for those duties and obligations specifically delegated to the Officers or Committees as provided in this Constitution. Business necessary to the maintenance of the organization shall be performed between regular or special meetings by the Executive Committee or individual Officers. B. The Officers of this Organization shall be President, Secretary, Treasurer, Research Chairperson, and Speakers Chairperson. C. All Officers shall be general members in good standing and shall be elected in accordance with Article VI of this Constitution. Officers shall serve for one (1) calendar year, terminating with the election of new Officers. D. An Officer may be elected to no more than two (2) consecutive terms in the same office. E. In the event any Officer other than the President resigns or is otherwise unable to complete a full term of office, the President shall appoint a successor. If the President resigns or is otherwise unable to complete a full term of office, a successor shall be elected by the general membership at a regular or special meeting. At least five (5) days notice of such an election shall be given and such election must be held within twenty (20) days of any vacancy. All officers selected under this sub-section shall hold office until the next regular election. Article V: DUTIES A. The duties of the President shall consist of the following: 1. To call and preside at meetings, 2. To set agendas for meetings, 3. To participate in Committees and meet regularly with Committee Chairpersons, 4. To act as spokesperson for the Organization, 5. To perform any additional duties and obligations necessary for the Organization to further its objectives. B. The duties of the Secretary shall consist of the following: 1. To record and maintain the minutes of all regular and special meetings, 2. To handle and maintain a file of correspondence, 3. To act as historian. C. The duties of the Treasurer shall consist of the following: 1. To prepare a budget proposal for the approval of the membership at large, 2. To submit budget proposals to the membership at large and supporting and funding organizations in a timely manner, 3. To keep financial records and disburse funds. D. The duties of the Research Chairperson shall consist of the following: 1. To act as Chairperson of the Research Committee, 2. To seek out and facilitate research and other projects that will further the Objectives of the Organization, 3. To ensure that such projects are carried out in a professional and timely manner and in accordance with Law School rules. E. The duties of the Speakers Chairperson shall consist of the following: 1. To act as Chairperson of the Speakers Committee, 2. To seek out speakers and facilitate speaker presentations that will further the Objectives of the Organization, 3. To ensure that such presentations are carried out in a professional and timely manner and in accordance with Law School rules. Article VI: ELECTIONS A. The Elections Committee shall hold an election meeting at least two (2) weeks before the last Spring semester class. B. The Committee shall notify the membership that nominations are open at least two (2) weeks prior to this meeting. C. Candidates must be general members in good standing of the Organization. D. The Elections Committee shall prepare a panel of candidates for the lections. E. Elections shall be held by written ballot. F. All ballots shall be counted by the Chairperson of the Elections Committee at the close of the elections. G. Each position shall be filled by any person receiving a simple majority vote of the membership present. H. In the event no candidate receives a simple majority, a runoff election shall be held between the two (2) candidates with the greatest number of votes. Article VII: REMOVAL FROM OFFICE AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS A. An officer may be removed only for mis-, mal- or non-feasance in office. B. A member may be censured only for violation of the Constitution of this Organization, the laws of the United States or New Mexico, the Regulations of the University of New Mexico, or the Honor Code of the University of New Mexico School of Law. C. Any removal or disciplinary action requires a supermajority or two-thirds (2/3) and shall be made in accordance with the most recent edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised. Article VIII: MEETINGS A. Regular meetings will be held monthly on a day and time determined by the Executive Committee. Special meetings may be called by the President or by petition of five (5) general members in good standing. B. All meetings shall be in accordance with the most recent edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised. Article IX: COMMITTEES A. The Executive Committee shall consist of all elected officers with the President as its Chairperson. B. There shall be the following standing committees consisting of the elected chairperson and any members that the relevant chairperson shall appoint: Research Committee and Speakers Committee. C. The President or a majority of the general membership shall have the power to create any special Committees when necessary to further the Objectives of the Organization. The President shall create an Election Committee consisting of at least three (3) members. D. Participation in any Committee, except the Election Committee and Executive Committee, is open to any general member and is voluntary. General members may participate in more than one Committee. E. Each special Committee shall select by oral nomination and vote a Chairperson for that Committee. Article X: VOTE AND QUORUM A. All dues-paying members shall have one (1) vote. B. Members may vote by written proxy given to any member who is present at any regular or special meeting, except that members may not vote by written proxy at a meeting called in accordance with Article VI or Article VII. C. A quorum for the Organization shall be 10% of the general membership including officers but excluding general members who are not students, faculty, or staff of the University of New Mexico School of Law. D. In all other matters common fairness shall govern. Article XI: AMENDMENTS A. Any amendments to this Constitution and By-Laws shall be submitted in writing to the membership at least one (1) week prior to any meeting. B. An amendment shall require a two-thirds (2/3) supermajority. [top of page]
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