ARTICLE I - NAME
        The official name of this organization shall be: The Akron Animation Association (Tri-A).

ARTICLE II - PURPOSE
        The purpose of this organization shall be to educate students on various aspects of animation.  We shall strive to give members the proper environment in which to exchange ideas on the creation and production of video animation.  The club's focus will be upon animation from around the world and the differences between American views and those held in other countries.

ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP

1. Any registered student of the University of Akron, in good standing with the institution, is eligible for membership. 
2. Membership will consist of the following types:
   • Voting:  Voting members must be currently enrolled UA students in good standing.
3. Membership will be revoked by the organization under the following conditions:
   • Failure to pay dues as stated in ARTICLE VIII.
   • Failure to abide by the organization's purpose, as stated in this constitution.
   • Student fails to remain in good standing with the University.

ARTICLE IV - OFFICERS

1. Officer positions in this organization include:
          a.   President.
          b.   Vice-President
          c.   Secretary/Treasurer
2. The powers and duties of the officer shall be:
   • The President shall oversee the day to day running of the club.  The President will organize club meetings and correspondences with other clubs/organizations.
   • The Vice-President will aid the President and represent the club if the President is not available.
   • The Secretary will keep track of the financial records and expenses of the club.  The Secretary will also be in charge of purchases made by the club
   • If the Executive Committee finds need a new officer position may be created.  This position will be filled by the process stated in Article IV, Section 4.  A vote will be held each April to determine if this position is still needed.  A 25% vote of the active membership is required to maintain the position.
3. Election of officers:
   • To qualify to be an officer, a student must:
     • be a voting member of the club
     • have been a member for at least one month.
   • Nomination of officers will be from the floor.
   • The prescribed election/selection process to be used will be:
     • voting for each office following nominations.
   • The candidate(s) receiving a majority affirmative vote will be declared the winner and will take office on the first day of June.
   • The terms of office shall be from June 1 until May 31.
4. Should vacancies occur before the completion of a term of office, the vacancy will be filled in the following manner:
   • The remaining officers will choose a temporary replacement who will serve for the remainder of the term.
5. Impeachment charges can be brought against any officer for the following reasons:
   • For failure to uphold the organization's constitution.
   • For failure to maintain good standing with the University.
6. Impeachment proceedings may be enacted upon a majority vote of active membership.
7. If impeachment proceedings are voted to occur, the following procedure will be followed:
   •  The officer in question will be notified of the charges in writing.
   • A special meeting shall be set up to discuss the charges, within which all parties are allowed to respond.
   • If a decision is made to proceed, a vote should be taken by the membership.  A vote of 75% of the active membership must be reached for an officer to be impeached.
   • A new officer will be selected as stated in Article IV, Section 4. 

ARTICLE V - ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

1. The Executive Committee shall consist of the following persons: President, Vice President, Secretary, Faculty Advisor, and any additional Officers.
2. The Executive Committee's duties shall be to:
   • Make decisions concerning organizational policy.
   • Settle disputes between members.
   • Establish other committees as needed by the organization.
3. Other committees of the organization and their duties shall be:
   • Activities Committee.    The activities committee will be in charge of planning events held by the club.  The committee will also be in charge of advertising for the club.
   • Other committees may be created as seen fit by the Executive Committee.  A majority vote of the Executive Committee shall be required to institute the new committee.

ARTICLE VI - FACULTY ADVISOR

1. In order to qualify to be the Faculty Advisor, the individual must be a full time faculty or staff member at The University of Akron.
2. The Faculty Advisor will be selected by the Executive Committee.
3. The term of office for the Faculty Advisor will be from June 1 until May 31.
4. If a full time faculty or staff member is not found, a part time faculty or staff member may be instated until a full time faculty or staff member can be found. 

ARTICLE VII - RULES OR ORGANIZATIONAL PROCEDURE

1. Attendance policy for members will be:
   • Must either attend a meeting every 2 months _or_
   • Participate in On-line discussions.
2. Organizational meetings will be held:
   • At least once a month, at whatever time the Executive Committe finds convienent.
3. In order to conduct business, a quorum will consist of: 50% + 1 of the active Voting members.
4. In the event of conflict concerning proper rules of procedure, Robert's Rules of Order will serve as the recognized
   authority.

ARTICLE VIII - FINANCE

1. Dues for membership to this organization shall be: an amount determined by the Executive Committee during the spring semester.
2. Other sources of organizational funding, besides University funding will be: through fund-raising events and donations made by members.
3. The Akron Animation Association (Tri-A) will manage its own finances, but in accordance with the rules and regulations prescribed by The University of Akron.

ARTICLE IX - AMENDMENTS

1. All amendments to this constitution must be made by the following process:
   • Any proposed amendment must be presented in writing to the membership;
   • Discussion should occur at a full meeting;
   • A vote for acceptance should occur at a following meeting allowing people time to think about the changes;
   • The amendment shall become part of this constitution upon a majority vote of the active membership.

ARTICLE X - NONDISCRIMINATION CLAUSE

        The Akron Animation Association (Tri-A) shall not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, age, handicap, veteran status, or sexual orientation in the selection of its members or in its programs unless federal or state laws allow for such exceptions.

ARTICLE XI - STUDENT DEVELOPMENT CLAUSE

        The Akron Animation Association (Tri-A) shall maintain a current registration form including a list of officers, their addresses, the name of Faculty Advisor, and the most recently amended constitution with the Student Development office.
 
 
 

Document Created:  4/15/98 by David Muniak.
Last Updated:  9/15/00 by James M. Zema