The Buddhist Student Association Bylaws

The By-laws of the Buddhist
Student Association

Berea College Chapter

Article I
Quorum and Rules of Order

Each meeting must have a quorum of 1/5 or 20% of dues-paying members. Each meeting must consist of the following roles of order:

1. Call to order by President or Secretary
2. Attendance will be taken by the Secretary
3. Approval of minutes by vote of majority
4. Reports by each officer
5. Consideration of President's/Secretary's Agenda
6. Consideration of any other business
7. Motion to adjourn will be made by the President/Secretary
   
   

Article II
Officer Terms and Duties

Elections of new officers will take place at the end of the academic year. The officer election procedure can be found in Article III of the constitution. Each of the officers has specific duties. The President convenes the meetings, calls special meetings and assumes overall regulation of business. The Secretary performs the President’s duties in the absence of the President, assists the President in his/her duties and also has the duty of keeping records. The Treasurer accounts for the organization’s finances. All officers share responsibility for the organization's public relations.

Article III
Terms of Membership

Members have the responsibility to attend meetings, and duty to pay dues. Resignation is enacted when members give notice to the Advisor and Secretary.

Article IV
Ratifying By-laws

Ratification and amendment of these By-laws shall be effected by an affirmative vote by the majority of BSA members present at a meeting which meets the quorum requirement defined under Article I.

• Buddhist Student Association Constitution
• Become a Member of BSA