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Article I
NAME
The name of this organization shall be the Wasuma Elementary School Student Council.
Article II
PURPOSE
The purpose of this organization shall be:
- To foster a spirit of cooperation among students and faculty.
- To promote and encourage activities for the best interest of the school.
- To develop good citizens and leaders through experience in government
- To provide a means for student expression, and
- To encourage student involvement.
Article III
MISSION
It is the mission of the Wasuma Elementary School Student Council to serve the students, staff, and families of Wasuma by providing events and activities that promote a positive culture amongst the entire school community.
Article IV
ELIGIBILITY
All members of the Student Council must maintain an acceptable conduct in order to run for and to hold office. Also, student council officers must have a 2.0 or better academic average for the preceding semester in order to be eligible to run for office.
Article V
ELECTIONS
The Student Body of Wasuma shall elect the members of the Student Council for a term of one year, during a designated election week assigned by the principal or advisor of the Council. Candidates shall be allowed to campaign the week prior to voting. Voting shall be done through a ballot, and the election committee and executive board shall determine all general details of the election.
Candidates for the election of a Student Body office must be an 8th grader to run for president, 7th/8th grader for vice president, and 6th grade or above for secretary, treasurer, and publicity. All candidates must have and maintain an acceptable conduct and at least a 2.0 grade point average in order to run for and hold office.
Student Body appointments shall be made by the Student Body President, in consultation with the Student Council Executive Council, and the approval of the advisor.
Article VI
STUDENT COUNCIL
Section 1-Membership
The Student Council shall be made up of the officers of the student body and one representatives from each grade.
Section 2 - Officers
The executive officers of this organization shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Publicity.
A. Duties of the President-The president shall preside at all Student Council meetings, call special meetings when necessary, appoint all standing and special committees, be the chairman of the elections committee, represent the Council on all occasions, and assume all other duties generally associated with this office.
B. Duties of the Vice-President-The Vice –President shall assume the duties of the president in case of his absence or disability. Attend all executive and general meetings. Perform all duties assigned to him/her by the President and /or council Has the power to remove from any general assembly meeting any person disturbing the order of the meeting.
C. Secretary-The Secretary shall keep a record of all meetings of the Council and provide a bulletin, published when necessary, to be posted in homerooms. At the close of the school year the minute book shall be filed by the secretary in the Student Council files. In addition, the secretary shall carry on correspondence of the Student Council and shall keep a record of attendance.
D. Treasurer-The Treasurer shall attend all executive meetings. Attend to all financial matters. Submit a full report (monthly) of Student Council funds to the Student Council. Shall work with the School Secretary in preparation of all deposits. Shall assure that all financial transactions of the Student Council are handled accurately and appropriately.
E. Publicity Officer-The Publicity Officer shall attend all executive meetings. Takes pictures of Student Council Events. They shall make sure that all students and staff are informed ahead of time of Student Council activities. Shall coordinate the production of advertisement poster, pamphlets, and announcements.
Section 3 - Vacancies
The Student Body president, with approval of the council and advisor, shall be empowered to fill any Student Body vacancy. Appropriate class vacancies shall be filled by the appropriate class, with the advice of his/ her exec. Comm. and the approval of the council and the advisor. In the case of the vacancy of the president, the vice-president becomes president.
Section 4 - Nominations and Elections
The members of the Student Council shall be elected by a ballot for the term of one year. The elections committee and the executive board shall determine all general details of the elections.
Section 5 - Committees
a. Membership in committees is not limited to the Student Council.
b. Special committees may be organized as necessary.
Article VII
MEETINGS
The Student Council shall not have to meet every week. Instead the Council will meet as necessary at the discretion of the President and advisor. The President with the approval of the advisor may call a special meeting
Article VIII
SPONSOR
There shall be one or more faculty advisors selected by the principal
Article IX
QUORUM
A quorum for the transaction of business shall consist of a simple majority of the council.
Article X
PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
In all matters not specifically covered by this constitution, the parliamentary authority shall be "Robert’s Rules of Order."
Article XI
APPROVAL
The constitution of the Student Council of Wasuma Elementary School shall be proposed by a 2/3 vote of the Student Council and shall be adopted by a 2/3 vote of the student body participating on the day of voting. Any regulation passed by the Student Council concerning Wasuma Elementary School is subject to approval by the administration.
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