회장인사|회원명단|조직규약

Constitution of the Korean Students Association

At the Georgia State University

Preamble

It is the purpose and goal of the Korean Students Association to promote the education and enrichment of its members and the university community with aspects of Korean culture through involvement and participation in various social, cultural and political activities. It is the dutiful and primary responsibility of the General Board to ensure that the organization fulfills its purpose and goal.

Article I - Name

The name of this organization shall be the Korean Students Association, hereafter referred to as KSA.

Article II – Purpose

Section 1: To promote the general interests of the Korean students.

Section 2: To serve our fellow students, the university and the Korean community.

Section 3: To promote the Korean culture to all students

Article III - Membership

Membership is open and guaranteed to anyone affiliated with the Georgia State University who, regardless of race, religion, or color, expresses an interest in the Korean culture and participate in activities related to KSA.

Section 1 - General membership

  1. Must pay all dues.
  2. Has the right to vote.
  3. Must attend at least one general meeting and at least two KSA functions.

 

Section 2 - Preferred membership

  1. A general member shall become a preferred member upon attending five general meetings and three KSA functions.
  2. Benefits shall be determined by the Executive Board on a yearly basis.

 

Section 3 - Dues

  1. Dues shall be collected at the beginning of each academic year at the first General Meeting.
  2. The amount shall be determined by the Executive Board.

Article IV - Quorum and Meetings

Section 1 - Quorum

  1. A quorum shall be comprised of at least 50% of the members of KSA.

 

Section 2 - General Meetings

  1. General meetings shall be held at least once a month and when deemed necessary.
  2. A quorum must be in attendance.

 

Section 2 - Officers Meetings

  1. Officers meetings shall be held on a weekly basis.
  2. All officers must be in attendance.
  3. Four inexcusable absences will lead to impeachment.

 

Article V - Executive Board

 

Responsibilities, Powers, and Duties

 

Section 1 - President

  1. Represents KSA in all official functions.
  2. Responsible for the organized maintenance of KSA.
  3. Conducts and presides over all meetings, as well as manage and oversee all activities.
  4. Serves as the spokesperson and ambassador for the organization both on and off campus.
  5. Power to call meetings.
  6. Power to create new offices and committees and appoint persons to it, with approval of the Executive Board.
  7. Right to designate a replacement when unable to attend a function or meeting.
  8. Has final say in all matters dealing with KSA.

 

Section 2 - Vice President

  1. Serves as chief advisor and reporter to the President.
  2. Responsible for the smooth and effective functioning of KSA.
  3. Duty to ensure internal unity and efficiency.
  4. Handles special events and activities.
  5. Should have qualities that apply to the office of the President.
  6. Shall serve as the president in the event that the elected president is unable.
  7. Does not need the designation or approval of the President in the case of an emergency.
  8. Have all powers of the President in an emergency situation.
  9. Any miscellaneous duties which do not fall under any of the other offices or committees shall be his/her responsibility to delegate.
  10. Shall coordinate the activities of the various committees, standing or ad hoc, so that there is no conflict of interest, objectives, or activities within KSA.

 

Section 3 - Secretary

  1. Manage all clerical duties.
  2. Record minutes of every board meeting.
  3. Maintain all files.
  4. Serves as the Chair for the KSA newsletter.
  5. Responsible for taking attendance at all KSA functions and meetings.
  6. Shall represent and have all the powers of the President in the event that the President or Vice President cannot.

 

Section 4 - Treasurer

  1. All financial matters shall be kept within the Executive Board.
  2. Has sole power of the disbursement of funds.
  3. Responsible for the distribution, care, and record of all funds and assets.
  4. Manage the financial aspects of all activities.
  5. Record all transactions.
  6. A financial report must be on file at all times with the Secretary.
  7. Responsible for collecting membership dues and any other moneys owed to KSA.
  8. Supervise all fundraising activities.
  9. Maintain and draft annual budget with ISAC.
  10. Shall represent and have all the powers of the President in the event that the President, Vice President, or Secretary cannot.

 

Article VI - Voting and Elections

 

Section 1 - Voting

  1. Only members shall be able to vote and each member shall have one vote.
  2. There shall be no absentee voting.

 

Section 2 - Nominations and Qualifications

  1. A Candidate for President must be among a preferred member.
  2. A Candidate for the other positions must be among a general member.
  3. No member may hold concurrently an office on the Executive Board of KSA and the executive board of any other organization.

 

Section 3 - Elections

  1. Elections are for all executive and general offices.
  2. Elections shall be held once a year.
  3. Elections shall take place at the end of the Fall Semester.
  4. A quorum must be in attendance.
  5. Elections shall be held by secret ballot.
  6. Simple majority (> 50%) wins for all contested offices.
  7. In the event that no candidate receives a majority vote, a revote will take place for the top two candidates over email.

 

Section 4 - Term of Office

  1. Terms of office for all positions shall begin commence after the entire new board has been elected.
  2. Terms of office shall last for one year.

 

Section 5 - Vacancy

  1. Any vacant office shall be filled with the approval of the Executive Board.
  2. The Vice President Internal shall assume the presidency if it is vacated for any reason.

 

Article VII - Resignation and Impeachment

 

Section 1 - Resignation

  1. Any officer or chair may resign at any time by notifying the Executive Board.

 

Section 2 - Move for Impeachment by a KSA Member

  1. Any member of KSA may move to impeach any elected officer based on constitutional grounds.
  2. Said motion must be seconded.
  3. A quorum must be in attendance at an impeachment meeting.
  4. Removal from office will become effective upon two-thirds (2/3) affirmative vote of the quorum.

 

Section 3 - Move for Impeachment by a KSA Officer

  1. Any officer may move to impeach another elected officer based on constitutional grounds.
  2. Said motion must be seconded.
  3. Removal from office will become effective upon a unanimous vote of the General Board.
  4. The officer in question may elect to appeal before the entire KSA membership, in which an affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the quorum present shall result in the removal of the officer in question.

 

Section 4 - Reasons for Impeachment

  1. Failure to follow the constitution’s rules and guidelines.
  2. Failure to perform his/her duties.
  3. Four inexcusable absences from officers meetings.
  4. For any other reason deemed appropriate by the KSA membership.

 

Article VIII - Ratification and Amendments

 

Section 1 - Ratification

  1. This constitution shall be adopted upon two-thirds (2/3) favorable vote of all KSA Members.
  2. The establishment of this, the Constitution of the Korean Students Association of the Georgia State University, shall abolish all previously existing constitutions for the governance of KSA.

 

Section 2 - Amendments

  1. Proposed amendments to this constitution must be presented by any member of KSA in writing to the Executive Board.
  2. An amendment shall be approved upon two-thirds (2/3) favorable vote of all KSA Members.