Constitution of Animate! Ohio State

ARTICLE I: NAME AND PURPOSE

Section 2 - Purpose
To foster an appreciation of Japanese popular culture through showings of Japanese animated films ("Anime") and related popular media.

Section 3 - Non-Discrimination Policy
This organization and its members shall not discriminate against any individual(s) for reasons of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, age, handicap or veteran-era status.

ARTICLE II: MEMBERSHIP

Section 1 - Voting Membership
The voting membership is composed of any currently enrolled Ohio State University student with currently paid dues. Voting members may hold office, serve on and chair committees, vote on club matters and take part in any other activities of the club.

Section 2 - Honorary Membership
The honorary membership is composed of Ohio State University Staff, Faculty and Alumni with currently paid dues. Honorary members may serve on committees and take part in any other activities of the club.

Section 3 - Associate Membership
The associate membership is composed of any other individuals with currently paid dues. Associate members may serve on committees and take part in any other activities of the club.

ARTICLE III: Officers

Section 1 - Coordinator
The coordinator serves a yearly term and is elected by the voting membership. The coordinator is required to fill out, file and sign such paperwork as is required for the continuing operation of the club, and to conduct business in the name of the club as necessary.

Section 2 - Treasurer
- The treasurer is appointed by the coordinator and approved by the voting membership. The treasurer is responsible for the finances of the club, has signature authority for club expenses, and is responsible for providing financial reports to the club at general membership meetings or as necessary. The treasurer shall pay all club debts immediately, and shall not allow the club to incur debts for which it does not have the operating funds to pay
- 2/3 of a quorom of the voting membership is required for approval of the treasurer

Section 3 - Committee Liason
- The committee liason is appointed by the coordinator and approved by the voting membesrhip. The committee liason is responsible for seeing that the showing committee and the public relations Committee communicate and cooperate to achieve the club's goals.
- 2/3 of a quorom of the voting membership is required for approval of the committee liason

ARTICLE IV: STANDING COMMITTEES

Section 1 - Showing Committee
The showing committee is responsible for all the details required to set up and conduct a screening. The showing committee is composed of volunteers from the club's membership who are approved by the coordinator. The chairperson of the showing committee will be appointed by the coordinator from among the interested voting members of the committee.

Section 2 - Public Relations Committee
The public relations committee is responsible for publicizing the club's screening to the campus and community in general. The public relations committee is compsed of volunteers from the club's membership. The chairperson of the public relations committee is appointed by the coordinator from among interested voting members of the committee.

ARTICLE V: ADVISOR

Section 1 - Advisor Selection
Advisors of student organizations must be full-time faculty members of the university or administrative/professional staff. If a person is serving as an advisor who is not a member of the above classifications, a co-advisor must be chosen who is a member of these university classifications.

Section 2 - Responsibilities
The advisor is responsible for signing form 10835, or other applicable club-application forms in the "Primary Advisor" slot.

ARTICLE VI: MEETINGS

Section 1 - Meeting Frequency
At least one meeting of the general membership is required each year, at the first showing in January, for the purpose of electing a coordinator.

Section 2 - Scheduled Meetings
Meetings of the voting membership may be called immediately prior to, or immediately following any club-sponsored showing. Non-voting members are welcome to attend and voice opinions at all meetings of the voting membership. Notice of a general meeting of the general membership will be given at least ten days in advance of the showing, through the same methods as the showing notice.

ARTICLE VII: CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

Section 1 - Proposing Amendments
Proposing amendments to the constitution must be in writing, and may be presented to the membership at any voting membership meeting by any voting member. The amendment will be presented at each voting membership meeting for a period of not less than 45 days, and not more than 60 days (sponsoring member need not attend each meeting) prior to the meeting at which it will be voted upon.

Section 2 - Voting
A constitutional amendment requires 3/4 of a quorom of the voting membership to pass, and will be carried out as detailed by the By-Laws voting procedures.

ARTICLE VIII: DISSOLUTION

Section 1 - Protocol
Dissolution of the club shall be acted upon as a constitutional amendment, and shall require the same protocol.

Section 2 - Disposition of Assets
Assets of the club will be donated to another non-profit anime fan organization at the sole discretion of the coordinator.

Section 3 - Payment of Debts
It is the treasurer's responsibility to see that the club does not incur debt which it does not have the operating funds to pay. Debts which are not covered by the existing club funds are the responsibility of the individual who incurred the debt.