The Constitution of UW-Whitewater
Student Affiliates Chapter
of the American Chemical Society

Article 1: Name and Location

The name of this Society shall be the UW-Whitewater Student Affiliates of the ACS(American Chemical Society) and shall be based at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in Whitewater, Wisconsin.

Article 2: Classification and Sponsorship

This organization shall be classified as a professional society for the students interested in Chemistry; shall be open to both men and women; and shall be sponsored by the members.

Article 3: Purpose

The purpose of this chapter shall be:

1. To afford an opportunity for students of a chemical science to become better acquainted
2. To secure the intellectual stimulation that arises from professional association
3. To obtain experience in preparing and presenting technical material before chemical audiences
4. To foster a professional spirit among the members
5. To instill a professional pride in the chemical sciences
6. To foster an awareness of the responsibilities and challenges of the modern Chemist

Article 4: Membership

There shall be 3 classes of membership in this society: Chapter, Affiiliate, Associate. The prerequisites for the memberships are as follows:

1. Chapter - Maintains an interest in Chemistry and have Chapter dues paid.
2. Affiliate - Maintains an interest in Chemistry, have Chapter dues paid, and is an Affiliate member of ACS.
3. Associate - Maintains an interest in Chemistry, have Chapter dues paid, and is an Associate member of ACS.

Article 5: Government and Society

1. The governing body of the society shall be a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and a Public Relations Officer who shall constitute the Executive Comittee.
2. The officers shall be elected at the first meeting in April from eligible nominees who are taken from the floor at that time.
3. They shall take office at the end of the spring semester and shall hold office for one year or until their successors are duly elected.
4. Special elections of officers are to take place when necessary to fill a vacancy of office, specially elected officers shall complete the term of the vacated office. Any office may, however, be re-elected for a full term.
5. The Executive committee may create or abolish a Chapter Officer position as needed; these officers may be filled by any Chapter member. These created offices will have no Executive Committee power.

Article 6: Duties of Officers

1. The President shall preside at Executive Committee and chapter meetings and shall appoint all committees not otherwise provided for.
2. The Vice-President acts for the President when he or she is unavailable for chapter activities. The Vice-President should help over see all committees and generally share the workload of the President.
3. The Secretary's responsiblities include recording the minutes of all meetings, compiling the membership roster, listing committee assignments, compiling calenders of activities, handling chapter correspondence, and ordering supplied or materials from ACS headquarters.
4. The Treasurer's job involves basic financial management; this responsibility includes balancing the checkbook, reporting and projecting income, and recording all cash advances and handling reimbursements. The Treasurer should submit a financial statement to the chapter president at the end of the year.
5. The Public Relations Officer's job is to publicize all Chapter activities and act as a liasion between the Executive Comittee and the Chapter.

Article 7: Faculty Advisors

The Chapter at its annual election shall elect as its Faculty Advisor a faculty member who is a member of the ACS, whose duties shall be to advise the Chapter both in its local activities and in its relations with the ACS. The Advisor shall be kept informed of all Chapter activities and shall advise the Chapter on any policy matters.

Article 8: Professional Advisor

The Chapter at its annual election may select as its Professional Advisor a non-faculty member of the ACS. This person shall assisst the Chapter in its relations with the Local Section of the Society and with the industrial community.

Article 9: Meetings

Regular Chapter meetings shall be held approximately once a month. Executive Committee meetings shall be held as needed. The Chapter President can call a meeting of the Executive Committee with reasonable notice. Special events may be arranged through the Executive Committee. There shall be at least four activities per year.

Article 10: Dues

The annual national dues of the Student Affiliates shall be sent individually to the Society or may be transmitted by the Treasurer of the Chapter. Local dues of $10.00 shall be collected annually by the Treasurer of the Chapter. If a member joins after the fall semester, dues will be half of the yearly dues for the remaining spring semester. If annual dues ar not paid by October 1st, a late fee may be charged of 20% of the local yearly dues. Membership in the Chapter is limited to those who have paid local dues.

Article 11: Annual Reports

The Chapter shall send to the ACS Office of College Chemistry an annual report of its activities. This report shall be submitted on the Student Affiliate Chapter annual report form sent to the Chapter in Spring. The Society shall be informed promptly of the results of all elections of officers and Faculty Advisors.

Article 12: Parliamentary Authority

The rules contained in the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the Chapter in all cases to which they are applicable and which they are not consistent with the constitution and any special rules of order the Chapter may adopt.

Article 13: Amendements

The Constitution may be amended by a 2/3 vote of the members, provided that the amendment shall have been proposed in writing at least one meeting previous to the time of voting. Such amendments shall conform to the ACS regulations established for Student Affiliates Chapters.