Article
I: Name
The name of this organization shall be Student-Athlete
Advisory Committee (SAAC).
Article
II: Purpose (Mission Statement)
The purpose and mission of the Student-Athlete Advisory
Committee is to provide representation of all varsity athletic
teams at St. Mary's College of Maryland in order to facilitate
communication between the varsity athletes and the St. Mary's
College administration. By generating intervarsity support
and developing initiatives, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
hopes to improve the overall student-athlete experience.
Article
III: Membership
Members will consist of two representatives per varsity
athletic teams, as selected by the team.
Article
IV: Executive Board
Section A
- Titles
The Executive Board is the representative body for the
organization. The members who are elected to these leadership
roles have the responsibility of implementing the decisions agreed
on by the body. They are also held responsible to the wishes
and concerns of the club and removable by the club (a
two-thirds vote by those present) at a meeting publicly
announced at least one week in advance. The Executive Board
must consult with the general membership before making any major
policy decisions or changes within the club. The Executive
Board shall consist of the offices of President, Vice President,
and Secretary with the duties outlined below.
Section
B - Duties
1. President
a) Presides over the executive meetings
b) Represents the club at all appropriate Student Government
Association meetings
c) Is the representative voice for the Student-Athlete Advisory
Committee
d) Reserves the right to call and schedule all meetings within 48
hours notice
e) Reserves the right to delegate responsibility for certain
projects or topics to any member of the Executive Board
f) Is responsible for coordinating all Student-Athlete Advisory
Committee conferences
2. Vice President
a) Presides over general meetings
b) Reserves the role of President in case of an absence of the
President
3. Secretary
a) Keeps an official record of both executive and general
meetings
b) In charge of publicizing the club's activities
c) Is responsible for taking care of all club meetings
Section
C - Elections
Officers shall be elected one month prior to the end of
the spring semester. Elections shall be announced in advance
and all active members will be allowed to vote. Officers for
the following year shall be chosen by a plurality of the members
attending that meeting. Interim elections may be called to
fill a vacancy by a majority of the Executive Board.
Article
V: Meetings
Section A -
Regular Meetings
There will be meetings at least monthly at a given date,
time and place.
Section
B - Special Meetings
Special meetings to discuss issues in relation to the
club, future, activities, etc. will be called by the President with
at least 48 hours of notice as to the time and place of the meeting
for the membership.
Article
VI: Amendments
Amendments to this Constitution shall be ratified by a
majority of the active members of the Student-Athlete Advisory
Committee pending approval by the Student Government Association
Senate.
Article
VII: Special Elections
Special elections will be held for all officers' positions
upon ratification of this Constitution by the Student Government
Association Senate.
