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ARTICLE I

Objectives & Organization

SECTION 1 The name of the organization is the Graduate Student Association (GSA).

SECTION 2 The objectives of the organization are to:

Promote the graduate program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Campus.

Promote among its members fellowship and sharing of ideas in research and teaching.

Represent the graduate students in Medical Science Campus organizations.

Act as a means of communication between the Graduate School office, the UAMS Administration, and the students.

ARTICLE II

Association Meetings

SECTION 1 Association meetings shall be called by the President. Written notice of each meeting shall be provided for the membership prior to each meeting. A minimum of three (3), and a maximum of six (6) association meetings shall be called by the President during the academic year.

SECTION 2 One-fourth of the active membership will constitute a quorum.

ARTICLE III

Officers, Representatives & Sponsors

SECTION 1 The elected officers shall consist of a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. Other elected positions shall include a Representative to the Caduceus staff, Representatives to the Associated Student Government (ASG), and any other positions where graduate student representation is needed (see Article III, Section 8). The above-mentioned officers shall plan and execute the affairs of the organization as directed by the membership.

SECTION 2 The President of the organization shall:

Be responsible for all affairs and for the execution of the objectives as set forth in this constitution.

Serve as a representative to the Graduate Council.

Appoint any officer to fill a vacancy subject to confirmation by the membership.

SECTION 3 The Vice-President shall:

Act as President during the absence of the President.

Serve as program chairman for the organization.

Serve as a representative to the Curriculum Committee.

SECTION 4 The Secretary shall:

Be responsible for all correspondence.

Be responsible for arranging the dinner and meeting room accommodations.

Be responsible for notifying all members of meetings or other GSA affairs.

Record the minutes of each meeting as a permanent record of the organization.

Report GSA activities to the UAMS Update and local newspapers.

SECTION 5 The Treasurer shall:

Have charge of all funds and keep a record of all funds collected and disbursed.

Report financial status of the treasury at every business meeting.

Submit a permanent set of financial records to the Graduate School office at the end of each fiscal year.

SECTION 6 The terms of office for all officers of the association shall be from July 1 to June 30 of the following year.

SECTION 7 Officers for the next term shall be elected by a vote of the members in good standing during the first week of May (or during the first meeting in May) of each year. The President shall appoint a nominating committee for election of officers at the meeting prior to the election. Nominations may also be received from the floor at the time of the election.

SECTION 8 Representatives:

Representatives are to be elected annually at the first meeting of the Fall Semester.

The GSA will elect one or more representatives to the Associated Student Government (ASG) according to the provisions in the constitution of that council.

The GSA will elect one representative to the Caduceus Staff.

The GSA will elect one member to be Web Designer, whose responsibilities will include maintaining and updating the GSA web page.

The association will have one or more representatives appointed or elected to any other positions where graduate student representation is needed.

ARTICLE IV

Membership

SECTION 1 Any individual on the rolls of the Graduate School or associated schools of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is eligible for membership.

SECTION 2 Any member in good standing shall have one vote at meetings.

SECTION 3 The association will accept and welcome associate members from basic science and medical faculties and other persons interested in furthering the goals of the association. These persons will not have a vote.

ARTICLE V

Expenses

SECTION 1 The operation expenses of the organization shall be met by assessments as passed upon in the annual budget.

ARTICLE VI

Amendments

SECTION 1 This constitution may be amended by a two-thirds affirmative vote of the members in good standing.

Revised Constitution: Revised and Adopted, Spring Semester, 2002. The Constitutions adopted in 1962 and revised in the Fall Semester of 1964, the Spring Semester of 1967, and the Fall Semester of 1976 are now void.