Blinn College

(Organization Name) Constitution

This is only a template to help provide guidance in the development of your organization/club constitution.

Article I: Name

The formal name of this organization is

Article II: Purpose

The purpose of (Organization Name) shall be to foster

through the coordination of
(i.e. awareness campaigns, events, service, etc.).

(Organization Name) will work toward its goals by

Article III: Membership Constitution

Any person may attend (Organization Name) meetings. To be a member of (Organization Name), one must be a student, faculty, or staff member and pay membership dues.

Article IV: Nondiscrimination Clause

Blinn College prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status.

Article V: Organization Officers & Duties

President

Attends and presides over all meetings
Encourages teamwork and delegates responsibilities
Recruits and markets the organization
Serves as spokesperson and leads event planning
Transferable Skills: Managerial, Public Relations, Project Management

Vice President

Oversees special and standing committees
Assumes duties of President in their absence
Completes other duties as assigned
Transferable Skills: Managerial, Public Relations

Secretary

Takes attendance and meeting minutes
Maintains records and correspondence
Distributes minutes to members
Transferable Skills: Administration, Record Keeping

Treasurer

Maintains financial records and budget
Coordinates dues and fundraising
Transferable Skills: Financial Management, Fundraising

Officer Election Process:
Officers shall be elected before and will serve a term of .

Article VI: Organization Decision Making Model

As a general rule, (Organization Name) shall use
(majority vote, consensus, officer vote, etc.) to make decisions.

Article VII: Meetings

Meetings will be held on
each week.

Article VIII: Organization Advisor

Any full-time staff or faculty member is eligible to be an advisor. The advisor will be selected by the officers and appointed annually.

Meet with organization officers regularly
Attend organization meetings and activities

The advisor shall not have voting rights.

Article IX: Organization Funds

Funds shall be acquired through approved fundraising activities.

Article X: Amending the Constitution

This constitution may be amended by a two‑thirds vote of all present voting members. Proposed amendments must be submitted at least one week prior to voting.

Article XI: Enabling Clause

This constitution shall go into effect on upon approval by a two‑thirds vote of all present voting members.