Article II. Purpose

Section 1.  The Law Society shall make known the principles and promote them among the students of the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater.

Section 2.  The Law Society shall encourage college students to become involved in the area of law as well as provide useful information and resources for the prospects of Law School or Graduate School.

Section 3.  The Law Society shall develop legal skills and leadership abilities among its members as preparation for future endeavors in the field of law.

Section 4.  The Law Society shall create and sustain a healthy social environment in which all students are welcome. And encouraged to be involved and voice their opinion.

Article III. Membership

Section 1.  A general member shall be any student at the University of

Wisconsin – Whitewater who endorses the purpose stated in Article II of this Constitution and has properly expressed their intent to be a member.  To properly express intent and be considered an active member, the student must attend at least 2/3’s of the meetings and pay the dues of $10/semester.

Section 2.  Duration of membership shall be one school semester.  Thereafter, membership must be renewed.

Article IV.  Officers

Section 1.  The officers of the Law Society of the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, in descending order of succession, shall be composed of a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, promotion director, and social programmer.

Section 2.  All officers are elected positions and terms are one year in length.

Section 3.  The duties of the officers shall be to uphold the organization’s Constitution, maintaining order, and promote a pleasant social environment.

            Subsection A.  Duties of the President shall be:

1.Preside over all meetings of the Law Society.

2.Coordinate the work of the elected officers, to the extent that there is a complete performance of their duties.

3.With the consent of the Executive Board, create all services and actions necessary to administer the Law Society.

4.Serve as Chairperson of the Executive Board.

5.Coordinate and obtain guest speakers and planned excursions for the duration of their term.

Subsection B.  Duties of the Vice President shall be:

1.Assume the duties of the president in his/her absence.

2.Aid in planning excursions and obtaining guest speakers.

3.Reserve a meeting room each semester.

4.Serve as representative of the Law Society on the Dean’s Advisory Council.

Subsection C.  Duties of the Secretary shall be:

1.Maintain a record of all meetings.

2.Act as a custodian of the official records of the Law Society.

3.Keep a list of all current members including their phone number, address, e-mail address, and prepare an updated directory for each semester.

4.Maintain an active file listing the participation of each member in Law Society excursions and meetings.

Subsection D.  Duties of the Treasurer shall be:

1.Collect all dues and money owed to Law Society and keep proper books on account showing receipts, disbursements, and balances.

2.Submit a financial report at the request of the Executive Board.

3.Deposit all moneys collected into the Law Society’s account.

4.Propose a budget at the first Executive Board meeting each semester.

Subsection E.  Duties of the Promotional Director shall be:

1.Promotion of the Law Society throughout the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater.

2.Assist in obtaining guest speakers and planning excursions for term.

3.Recruit new members.

4.Design and distribute all promotional flyers and products throughout campus.

Subsection F.  Duties of Social Programmer shall be:

1.Plan all social events for the chapter.

2.Coordinate programs between the Law Society and other campus organizations.

3.Plan other educational events other than guest speakers.

Article V. Elections, Vacancies, and Appointments

Section 1.  Elections and vacancies will be dealt with by a nomination by the nominee themselves or by another member and approved by a majority vote of the active members present.

Section 2.  Qualification of officers to be nominated are one semester as an active member.

Section 3.  Elections shall be conducted on an annual basis at the end of the spring semester.

Section 4.  There shall be no term limits for any Law Society Officer that has been appointed to the Executive Board, given they are reelected annually.

Article VI.  Meetings

Section 1.  2/3’s of all meetings are mandatory for general members to be considered active and all meetings are mandatory for Executive Board members.

Section 2.  Regular meetings shall be held on a specific day every other week for approximately, but not limited to one hour. 

Section 3.  Regular meetings shall be held no less than once every thirty days while the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater is in session.

Section 4.  1/3 of all active members shall constitute the quorum.

Article VII.  Finances

Section 1.  Expenses incurred by members including, but not limited to, supplies, excursions, promotional products, and fundraising activities, shall be reimbursed with club moneys, provided that receipt(s) are submitted and expenses are relevant.

Section 2.  The President and Treasurer shall hold the authority to open and use a dual-signature checking account on behalf of Law Society.

Article VIII.  Amendments

Section 1.  Amendments to this Constitution must be brought before the Law Society and approved a 2/3’s vote of the active members present.

Article IX.  Ratification

Upon the approval of the majority of active members present at the meeting, this Constitution shall become the effective governing document of the Law Society of the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, superseding all previous documents.