Constitution

PREAMBLE:

We, the members of Health Executive Student Organization hereby associate ourselves to promote the professional development of its members and expand knowledge about the profession of Healthcare Executives at FIU.

Article I
Name

The name of this organization shall be Health Executive Student Organization at Florida International University.

Article II
Membership

Section A: The membership of this organization shall be open to all Florida International University graduate students, staff, administrators, and alumni who unite to promote their common interests.

Section B: The Advisor of this organization shall be an FlU full-time faculty, administrator, or staff member.

Section C: Members have the right to resign from the office or the organization.

Article III
Officers

Section A: The officers (or leaders) of this organization shall be: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, GSA Representative.

Section B: All officers shall be graduate students who are in good academic standing.

Article IV
Meetings

Section A: Organization meetings will be no less than once a month.

Article V
Committees — Optional

Section A: The standing committees of this organization shall be Membership, Finance, Program, Nominating, Public Relations, Fundraising, Alumni Relations, and Social.

Section B: The duties of each standing committee are specified under separate numbers stating its name, composition, manner of selection, and duties.

Article VI
Parliamentary Authority

Robert Rules of Order shall be used in all situations not covered by provisions of this constitution.

Article VII
Amendments

Section A: Amendment to this constitution shall be submitted to (the president and/or committee) in writing for submission to the members for a vote.

Section B: A 2/3 (or majority) vote of organizational members for members present at a specified meeting shall suffice for adoption.

Section C: A copy of new amendments is to be given to the Graduate Student Association no later than one week after adoption. The amendment will be placed in the clubs permanent file.