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Constitution.

By Mojanito Farasin in Aggies for Palestine.

Aggies for Palestine (AP) Texas A&M University Constitution:

Purpose: Aggies for Palestine is a political, social, and cultural organization at Texas A&M University aiming topromote the Palestinian cause of struggle for justice, liberation, human rights, and self-determination both on

campus and off campus.

Vision: Our vision is to have an organization in solidarity with Palestine, where students can show their support

and learn about the Palestinian cause. The focus of this organization is to address the issues of human rights,

equality, discrimination, refugees, right of return, occupation, and apartheid in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This

organization is committed to standing firmly with other organizations against racism and discrimination of all

forms and promote equality. Also, this organization stands firmly in solidarity with liberation struggles of people

around the world.

Goals:

Raise awareness about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Advocate the rights of the Palestinian people.

Promote the Palestinian history and culture.

Work for accurate and balance reporting in the mainstream media.

Advocate the historic and scientific Israeli-Palestine conflict narrative.

Create a dialogue about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Exchange ideas, experiences, and views.

Build a social network between pro-Palestinian students on campus.

Collaborate with other organizations.

Support people working against injustice.

Membership Eligibility, Standards, and Requirements:

Any Registered Texas A&M University student, staff, or faculty is eligible for membership.

There are no GPA requirements for members.

There is no membership fee.

Members must fill out a membership application before they become members.



Officer Disciplinary Procedures:

Notice:

If an officer misses two unexcused meetings, This officer will get a warning.

Perspective:

After the warning, if the officer misses a meeting, there will be a meeting held where the officer can explain the

reason for not attending the meetings. In that meeting a decision of removing the officer from his position will be

made by the officers majority vote with or without the officers attendance of the meeting.

Membership Disciplinary Procedures:

Notice: Attacking others using force or violence in any of the organization's function results in a membership

cancellation.

Perspective: Upon the member's violation the member is asked to explain and discuss his actions in front of the

executive board as soon as possible and no later than the next scheduled executive board meeting. If the memberfails to refute the accusation the membership is canceled.

Officer Selection Procedures:

Process: Officers are selected by members voting. Candidates must be at least members for one semester before

running for an office. If there was a tie, a decision will be made by the current executive board majority vote.

Timing: Elections are held in April of every year, and the elected officers term starts at the beginning of the Fall

semester.

Executive Board:

The elected officers constitute the executive board.

Decision at the executive board are taken by majority vote.

Two thirds of the organizations members can rewrite any decision the executive board adopts.

Three fourth of the members can any officer from his position in the executive board.

Duties that are not specified in any of the officers duties in the below section become the duties of the

executive board.

Officers Duties: President:

Responsible of ensuring that the organization's actions are in accordance with the organization's purpose, vision,

and goals.

Responsible of ensuring that the organization's actions are in accordance with Texas A&M laws, Texas state

laws, and the federal laws.

Responsible of scheduling, organizing, and heading the executive board meetings.



Responsible of mediating between the officers.

Responsible of parliamentary order during executive meetings.

Responsible of ensuring that the executive board decisions are implemented.

Responsible of ensuring that the officers are doing their tasks

Responsible of preparing the agendas for each meeting.

Vice-President:

Responsible of fulfilling the Presidency in the absence of the president.

Responsible of scheduling, organizing, and heading the general meetings.

Responsible of mediating between the members.

Responsible for insuring the officers are fullfilling their duties and request their removal other wise.

Treasurer:

Responsible of the organizations bank account.

Responsible of making sure that the financial policies are followed.

Responsible of creating an abstract budget plane with the executive board.

Responsible of managing issues pertaining to money and costs.

Responsible of recording financial documents.

Bookkeeping costs and revenues.

Financial Aid:

Responsible for applying for grants.

Contacting potential donors.

Organizing fundraising

Acquiring sponsorships

Secretary:

Responsible of noting all issues/events discussed in meeting.

Responsible of keeping a history of the organization's events.

Responsible of sending meeting summaries and notes to the officers.

Responsible of sending monthly updates to members.



Responsible for keeping records of documents, photographs, articles, and other items for the oganization.

Event Coordinator:

Responsible of organizing events and gatherings.

Responsible of the participation of the organization in on campus activities.

Responsible of creating, organizing, and promoting the organization events.

Responsible for creating a budget for the events and proposing it to executive board.

Responsible of the events publicity and advertising.

Public Relations:

Responsible of playing the role of the ambassador when meeting with other organizations and the outside

community.

Responsible of being the link between the organization and any official party such as Texas A&M University's

administration.

Responsible of promoting the organizations events on campus and in the media.

Responsible of contacting other organizations for potential collaboration.

responsible for reaching out for the media, faculity, and staff.

Responsible of updating the organizations website facebook, and twitter.

GPR Requirements: The officers of this organization must meet the following requirements: (a) Have a

minimum cumulative and semester grade point ratio (GPR) as stated below and meet that minimum cumulativeand semester GPR in the semester immediately prior to the election/appointment, the semester of

election/appointment and semesters during the term of office. 1. For undergraduate students, the minimum

cumulative and semester GPR is 2.00. In order for this provision to be met, at least six hours (half-time credits)

must have been taken for the semester under consideration. In one limited circumstance, summer semester hours

may be applied to this provision. In order for summer coursework to qualify toward a grade point ratio prior to

election/appointment, at least six credit hours must have been taken during the course of either the full or two

summer session(s). 2. For graduate level students the minimum cumulative and semester GPR is a 3.00. In order

for this provision to be met, at least four hours (half-time credits) must have been taken for the semester under

consideration. In one limited circumstance, summer semester hours may be applied to this provision. In order for

summer coursework to qualify toward a grade point ratio prior to election/appointment, at least four credit hours

must have been taken during the course of either the full or two summer session(s) unless fewer credits arerequired as they complete the final stages of their degree. (b) Be in good standing with the university and

enrolled: 1. at least half time (six or more credit hours), if an undergraduate student (unless fewer credits are

required to graduate in the spring and fall semesters) during the term of office. Students enrolled in the Blinn

TEAM program are also eligible to hold an office, as long as the student is meeting all applicable Blinn TEAM

requirements and is in good standing with the program. 2. at least half time (four or more credits), if a graduate

level student (unless fewer credits are required in the final stages of their degree as defined by the Continuous

Registration Requirement) during their term of office. (c) Be ineligible to hold an office should the student fail to



maintain the requirements as prescribed in (a) and (b). Financial Procedures: "All monies belonging to this

organization shall be deposited and disbursed through a bank account established for this organization at the

Student Organization Finance Center and/or the Fiscal Office. All funds must be deposited within 24 hours after

collection. The advisor to this organization must approve and sign each expenditure before payment. Advisor

Expectations:

Guides the organization and provide suggestions concerning events and activities done by the organizations.

attends all meetings.

Helps with resources and connections on campus.

publicises the organizations activities on campus and among the faculty and staff.

Constitutional Amendment Procedure:

Three fourths of the organizations member's vote is required for amendment.

Disclaimer:

Aggies for Palestine at Texas A&M University doesnt discriminate against any person in membership on the

basis of religion, race, ethnicity, color, sex, disability and nationality. Membership is open to all students at Texas

A&M University.

This Constitution is reviewed annually and subject to the approval of the Department of Student Activities.

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