King's College 

Social Justice Club

Article 1 – Name

The club’s official name will be the “Social Justice Club”. No other name will be used in the advertisement of the club

Article 2 – Mission Statement

The Mission of the Social Justice Club is to raise consciousness about social justice issues, encourage positive social change and celebrate diversity and community.

Article 3 – Membership

1. Membership is open to everyone
2. Only students of the University of Western Ontario are able to hold voting privileges.
3. Kings Students must hold half of the executive positions in the Social Justice Club.
4. Associate non-voting members shall be allowed to participate in club events or attend executive meetings

Article 4 – Executive

1. The Executive Committee shall at least consist of:
1. The President
2. The Vice President
3. The Treasurer
4. The Secretary
2. The Executive Committee will work on a consensus basis in which all members of the executive have to agree on major decisions unanimously. 
3. If all the available options to achieving consensus have been exhausted the chair may decide to put a decision to a vote.  In case of a vote the majority will make a decision on behalf of the club.

Article 5 – Duties of the Executive

President

1. Will oversee the other members of the executive in their duties
2. Will chair all meetings
3. Will have signing authority for the club

Vice-President

1. Will assist the President in his/her duties
2. Will assume all powers of the president in his/her absence
3. Will be responsible for recording the minutes of all meetings
4. Will have signing authority for the club

Treasurer

1. Will be responsible for all financial dealings of the club
2. Will keep complete records of all financial dealings of the club
3. Will have signing authority for the club

Secretary

1. Will be responsible for the maintenance of the club website
2. Will be responsible for the maintenance of the club email list and membership list
3. Will be responsible for recording the minutes of meetings in the case of the VP’s absence

 Article 6 – Finances

1. A minimum membership fee will be set by the V.P. Operations annually, but that amount may be exceeded provided approval from the V.P. Operations is obtained.

Article 7 – Meetings

1. At least three general meetings shall be held during the school year, including the Annual General Meeting for a new executive.
2. Members will be informed of each of these meetings at least seven days in advance.

Article 8 – Elections

1. All election procedures will abide by the policies set out in Article 5 of the KCSC Clubs’ Policy

Article 9 – Amendments

1. Amendments to the constitution must win a two-thirds majority vote of members present.
2. Amendments to the constitution must be approved by the V.P. Operations and Club Coordinator.

Article 10 – Impeachment, Resignations

1. Any member of the club who commits an act negatively affecting the interests of the club and its members may be given notice of impeachment.
2. The impeached individual will have the right to defend his/her actions.
3. A two-thirds majority vote of the members present will result in the removal of the impeached individual from the club and the loss of any privileges associated with the club.
4. If the president resigns from his/her duties then the vice president will assume the role of president and elections for the vice president position will be held at the next available meeting.
5. If any other member of the executive resigns then an election for that position will be held at the next available meeting.

Article 11 – Agency Clause

1. The Social Justice Club is an annexe of the King’s College Students’ Council.
2. Its views and actions do not represent those of the King’s College Students’ Council.