Constitution

Article I

Name

Section 1. The name of this organization shall be the University of Southern Indiana College Republicans. It shall be known throughout this document as [USICR]. The University of Southern Indiana shall be known as [USI].

Article II
Association

Section 1. The USI College Republicans is an official student organization of the University of Southern Indiana and is chartered by the Indiana Federation of College Republicans.

Article III
Purpose

Section 1. To make known and promote the principles of the Republican Party, including more freedom, less government, low taxes, and traditional American values to the students, faculty, and administration of the University of Southern Indiana.

Section 2. To assist students in seeing the value in the Republican Party, encourage members to be active in USICR, and to prepare them for future service to America, the Republican Party, the community, and their fellow man.

Section 3. To aid in the post-Primary election of Republican candidates.

Article IV
Bylaws

Section 1. The Bylaws shall serve as USICR Code on the governing of membership, election procedure, and the regulation of the general affairs and practices of USICR.

Article V
Membership

Section 1. General Membership in USICR shall be open to all students and faculty (staff and administration) at USI. General Members may take part by, but are not limited to:

Part 1. Taking part and voting in the weekly member meetings.

Part 2. Being elected or appointed to available positions.

Part 3. Participating and helping in planned activities.

Part 4. Representing the group to those not involved.

Section 2. Affiliate Membership in USICR shall be open to all others who wish to join but cannot become General Members.

Article VI
Organization of the Officers

Section 1. The Executive Board shall consist of the EC, IVC, EVC, Secretary, and Treasurer.

Part 1. This is the permanent governing body of USICR.

Part 2. These are elected positions.

Section 2. The Tribunal shall consist of the EC, IVC, and EVC.

Part 1. The Tribunal may make decisions that affect the organization’s direction.

Section 3. Directorships may be created to assist the execution of the USICR program.

Part 1. The Executive Director shall oversee any such additional Directors.

Part 2. These positions shall be appointed by the EC.

Section 4. Departments may be created to increase the impact of USICR.

Part 1. The Department Chairmen shall include Information Chairman, Financial Chairman, Connection Chairman, Publicity Chairman, Merchandise Chairman, and Activity Chairman.

Part 2. These positions are appointed by the EC.

Part 3. Department Coordinators can be chosen to assist the Department Chairmen.

Section 5. The Senior Officers shall consist of the Executive Board, the Directorships, and the Department Chairmen.

Section 6. Auxiliaries may be created to maintain the stability of USICR.

Part 1. Auxiliary Officers shall include Chaplain, Sergeant at Arms, Parliamentarian, and Historian.

Article VII

Executive Board

Section 1. Executive Chairman: The Executive Chairman [EC] will work to maintain a Vision for the organization as well as participate in day-to-day business. The EC has final say over all matters that do not require a vote by the board. The EC will administer the functions of USICR inside and outside of the campus, but shall rely on the assistance of the Vice-Chairmen for these duties.

Section 2. Internal Vice-Chairman: This person will manage the element of USICR on the campus and will assist in long-range planning. The Internal Vice-Chairman [IVC] will work with the University and other on-campus allied organizations.

Section 3. External Vice-Chairman: This person will manage the element of USICR outside the campus. The External Vice-Chairman [EVC] will work directly with the local, state, and national allies of the Republican Party.

Section 4. Secretary: This person will produce and maintain the meeting minutes of USICR. The minutes shall serve as the official documentation and last word regarding the authenticity of a meeting.

Section 5. Treasurer: This person will produce and maintain the financial books of USICR. Knowledge of our tax status and the filing of any taxes will also be duties.

Article VIII

Directorships

Section 1. Executive Director: This person will execute the day-to-day business set forth by the Executive Chairman. Whenever the EC, IVC, and EVC are incapacitated, the Executive Director [XD] shall represent the organization. The XD helps to maintain the effectiveness of the Departments and Coordinators.

Article IX
Departments

Section 1. Information Chairman: This person sees that members are educated on issues, topics, and current events related to USICR.

Part 1. Education Coordinator: This person will be in charge of educating the group on current events.

Part 2. Resource Coordinator: This person will be in charge of the USICR book collection, articles written for USICR, and the USICR Member Profiles.

Section 2. Financial Chairman: This person sees that funds are increased through fundraisers, donors, and grants.

Part 1. Fundraising Coordinator: This person will create and initiate programs that raise funds for the organization.

Part 2. Support Coordinator: This person will work with individuals and organizations to acquire funds.

Section 3. Connection Chairman: This person sees that new and potential members are familiarized and made welcome to USICR.

Part 1. Membership Coordinator: This person maintains the information on the membership.

Part 2. Recruitment Coordinator: This person will work to constantly recruit new members into the organization.

Section 4. Publicity Chairman: This person sees that word is spread abroad of the existence of USICR and important events and activities.

Part 1. Promotion Coordinator: This person will promote USICR on campus with flyers, brochures, business cards, chalkings, and other methods available.

Part 2. Press Coordinator: This person will inform the different forms of press on and off-campus to USICR events and issues.

Section 5. Merchandise Chairman: This person sees that items are sold and inventoried that we have produced for members, fellow chapters, alumni, and donors.

Part 1. Sales Coordinator: This person will sell merchandise to members and chapters.

Part 2. Inventory Coordinator: This person will maintain an inventory of the items we have for sale and bring a selection to the meetings for members.

Section 6. Activity Chairman: This person sees that adequate activities are provided for members to keep them socialized and excited about the organization.

Part 1. Political Coordinator: This person organizes events that are more political in nature.

Part 2. Social Coordinator: This person organizes events that are more social in nature.

Article X

Auxiliaries

Section 1. Chaplain: This person will sustain the Spiritual heart and soul of the organization.

Section 2. Sergeant at Arms: This person will act as security for the organization, at the hand of the EC.

Section 3. Parliamentarian: This person will keep the rules of the government of USICR.

Section 4. Historian: This person will keep the historical records of USICR.

Article XI

The Advisors

Section 1. The on-campus Advisor(s), at least 1 required by USI, shall assist with the operation of the organization.

Section 2. The on-campus Advisor(s) shall have final authority over the on-campus checking account, as is university policy.

Article XII

The Alumni Council

Section 1. The Alumni Council shall consist of all General Members that graduated from the University of Southern Indiana with USICR Alumni Status.

Part 1. The Alumni Council Executive Board shall decide the administration of this auxiliary.

Part 2. USICR Alumni are welcome at USICR events and meetings.

Article XIII
Amendments

Section 1. Amendments to the Bylaws, which can be proposed by a Senior Officer or Auxiliary Officer, will require a simple majority vote of the Executive Board to adopt the Amendment.

Part 1. The Executive Chairman may submit multiple amendments in the form of a new Constitution without changing the form of government.

A. The Executive Board shall vote on the changes as one document, not separately.

Section 2. Any such Amendments shall be given to the Parliamentarian to put before the Executive Board.

Article XIV
Ratification

Section 1. This Constitution shall become the governing document of USICR upon a 2/3-majority vote of the Senior Officers.