Article I. Name

The name of this organization shall be “UNCG Atheists/Agnostics/ Skeptics.”

Article II. Purpose

The purpose of our new organization will be to educate college students on matters relating to atheism, agnosticism, skeptical thinking, and nontheism. We shall attempt to promote knowledge about alternate theories of life by fostering debates with religious groups, and working with other similar groups to promote separation of church and state.

Article III. Statement of Non-Discrimination

Student organizations may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or sexual orientation.

Article IV. Membership & Eligibility to Vote

All students of The University of North Carolina at Greensboro can become members of this organization simply by attending meetings. The UNCG Atheists/Agnostics/Skeptics organization is open to all students, faculty, and staff who wish to participate regardless of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity and expression, disability, socioeconomic status, or creed. All members shall be eligible to vote when elections are held for leadership at the end of the spring term. Ninety percent of the total membership must be composed of currently enrolled UNCG Students. Members of this organization can be removed for violation of UNCG policies, for failing to meet academic requirements, for violations of the UNCG Code of Conduct. To remove a member a majority vote of the governing council is required. The requirement of being a member is attending at least one meeting per semester and signing a document stating the person’s desire to become a member of this organization.

Article V. Elections

Elections will be held two weeks before the end of the spring term and nominations for these elections will be made a month before the end of the semester. Nominations can be made by any member and any member that has shown up to at least half of the meetings throughout the school year can run for office. The voting system will be help on ballots in a meeting and majority will win unless there is more an two candidates running for a certain office. In that case a runoff election will be held. The votes will be counted by the secretary and the treasurer to assure honesty and integrity, and at anytime members may review the ballots if they believe something unfair has occurred. The GPA required to be elected to office in this organization will be 2.75, and it will be checked by the previous president or vice presidents to ensure compliance.

Article VI. Officers

Section 1.

There will be five positions in the UNCG Atheists/Agnostics/Skeptics organization, one President, two vice Presidents, one Secretary, and one Treasurer. The term for each officer is one complete school year. Officers will be expected to attend all meetings and participate in all group functions unless otherwise unable to attend.

Section 2.

The duties and requirements of each officer are as follows:

President – The president will maintain a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. The president must also be enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours for undergraduate students or 6 semester hours for graduate students, and must also be in good conduct standings with UNCG. The president shall be responsible for the general running of the group, attending and overseeing all meetings, creating new ideas that help accomplish the organization’s goals. The president is also the head officer.

Vice Presidents – The vice presidents will maintain a 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale. must also be enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours for undergraduate students or 6 semester hours for graduate students, and must also be in good conduct standings with UNCG. The vice presidents will maintain equal position and rank and work with each other and the president to assure the organization is always moving forward with its goals and missions.

Secretary – The secretary will maintain a 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale. The secretary must also be enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours for undergraduate students or 6 semester hours for graduate students, and must also be in good conduct standings with UNCG. The secretary will be responsible for taking minutes at each meeting, having an updated agenda, and taking attendance at all meetings.

Treasurer – The treasurer will maintain a 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale. The treasurer must also be enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours for undergraduate students or 6 semester hours for graduate students, and must also be in good conduct standings with UNCG. The Treasurer will be responsible for finances, arranging fundraising events, and organizing sponsorship.

Governing Counsel – The governing council will consist of the President, Vice Presidents, Secretary, and Treasurer and will vote on most of the important business of the organization.

Section 3.

Officers can be removed by the organization with a majority vote of all current members.

Article VII. Finances

There will be no due requirements for members of this organization. Money will be raised through organized fund raising events coordinated by the treasurer and other members of the governing council. Expenditures can only be authorized by a vote from the governing council. The account for this organization will be kept off campus at Wachovia Corporation.

Article VIII. Meetings

Meetings will be held weekly at a given time and location, and the first meeting of the semester will be held two weeks after the semester starts. Members will be notified of all meetings via e-mail list and a Facebook group, and will be expected to attend if possible. All voting on motions or proposals will completed by the governing council, and any member can suggest new ideas or motions for the organization. Quorum is considered to exist at meetings when at least 3 members of the governing council and half of all members are present at a meeting.

Article IX. UNCG Atheists/Agnostics/Skeptics Advisor

Section 1.

The purpose of the UNCG A/A/S Advisor is to serve as a role model, facilitate learning, assist in the efficient and effective administration of the organization. They will not be in charge of the organization but they will attempt to help guide us in a way that makes us more effective and beneficial to the community.

Section 2.

The UNCG A/A/S Advisor shall provide comprehensive advice and guidance to all members of the organization as well as students who have questions on the structure and functioning of the organization. The UNCG A/A/S Advisor shall provide information on University policies, state and federal laws, and general information about University and community affairs. As the administrative liaison for UNCG A/A/S, the UNCG A/A/S Advisor shall attend meetings and advise Officers/ Senators when needed or requested to do so, facilitate communication with University faculty and administration and enforce University and UNCG A/A/S policies when necessary.

Section 3.

If, in the opinion of the members and governing council, the UNCG A/A/S Advisor is not meeting his or her duties and responsibilities, the governing council may request the Chancellor provide a new advisor. This request shall come in the form of formal written letter by the secretary and signed by all the members of the governing council, and shall include the reasoning behind the request.

Article X. Amendments

Any member of the UNCG A/A/S may propose amendments to this Constitution at any meeting throughout the year. Amendments will be voted on by all the members of UNCG A/A/S and will be considered ratified if two thirds of all voting members approve the motion with a secret ballot.

Article XI. Parliamentary Procedure

Parliamentary procedure will be loosely enforced at most meetings and Robert’s Rules of Order will be used when necessary. The person responsible for enforcing procedure at meetings will be the President.

Article XII. Affiliations

The UNCG A/A/S could have future affiliations with International, National or State organizations but that is up to the discretion of the governing council. The relationship will be one of a symbiotic nature and this organization will never take orders or be controlled by another organization.

Article XIII. Effective Date

This document shall take effect October 21st, 2010.