Article 1 – Name

The name of the organization shall be the Sri Lankan Students Association at Chico, henceforth referred to as the SLSA.

The primary purpose of this organization shall be to promote harmonious co-operation and interaction between the Sri Lankan student body of Chico State and the Sri Lankan communities of other universities in the US. The organization will also be vital to maintaining a healthy relationship between the Sri Lankan student body and the university. The SLSA will also provide all help needed to new Sri Lankan students at Chico State and will make an effort to attract more Sri Lankan students in Sri Lanka and the US to attend Chico State.

A – Qualification of Members

1.      The association is primarily for the benefit of the Sri Lankan community at Chico State. However, non Sri Lankans who wish to participate may also be members.

2.      Only members of the Sri Lankan community may vote.

3.      The responsibilities of the members of the SLSA shall include, but not be limited to, maintaining good conduct in public, promoting a healthy image of Sri Lanka to non-Sri Lankans and co-operating with other Sri Lankans for the benefit of the Sri Lankan student body.

B – Assessments and Dues

No membership fees shall be expected of members but monetary and other contributions towards social functions are welcome and appreciated.

C – Membership may be terminated only by way of a vote. A 2/3 majority is

      required for a member to be voted off the SLSA. All votes will be by way of a  

      Secret ballot.

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A – All officers must be regularly enrolled students in good standing at California

       State University, Chico. The number of officers and their positions will be   

       Decided at the first meeting of the SLSA

B – Election and Removal

A member may hold the office of President for a maximum of two school semesters, excluding summer sessions. New officers will be elected at the start of every regular semester. Officers shall be elected by a simple majority vote of the voting members present at the meeting. A quorum of 10 voting members must be present for elections to be held. The removal of officers will be by the same process used to remove members – a vote with a 2/3 majority. Vacancies shall be filled by way of a vote at an extraordinary general meeting that will be called in the event of a vacancy appearing mid-semester. All votes will be by way of a secret ballot.

            C – Duties and Responsibilities

1.      The president shall preside at all meetings of the SLSA, represent the SLSA to the university and others, and shall convene the executive committee at least monthly when the university is in session.

2.      The Secretary/Treasurer shall assume the duties of the President in his/her absence and serve as a member of all sub-committees. He/she shall keep records of all official business and financial transactions. Minutes of meetings as well as contact information of members shall be maintained by the secretary.

D – Committee

The executive committee shall comprise of currently enrolled Sri Lankan students and will be headed by the secretary. The committee shall collaborate on the business of the organization, prepare informational reports and shall meet regularly with the President to evaluate the activities of the SLSA.

Meetings will be held regularly at the residence of a member of the SLSA or a previously indicated public location. Extraordinary meetings will be called when necessary and be held at the house of the President. Committee meetings may be held at the discretion of the committee members. If members find it difficult to attend meetings due to prior commitments, a new date may be set by general consensus.

Article 6 – Decision Making Process

Members of the SLSA are welcome to forward suggestions during meetings, which will then be discussed openly. A ballot will be called if the membership body is unable to come to a general consensus on the relevant issue. The process for general decision-making shall be a simple majority vote by the quorum unless otherwise specified in this constitution

Article 7 – Advisor

A faculty or staff advisor shall be selected and removed by the elected officials of the SLSA.

Article 9 – Disbursement of Assets