Associated Students
of
Constitution
Revised and Adopted
2006
Associated Students of
Constitution
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Constitution
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Preamble................................................................................................................ |
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Article 1Names and Colors
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Article 2Membership
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Article 3Qualifications of
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Article 4Elective and
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Article 5Central Governing
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Article 6Nominations and
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Article 7Amendments
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Article 8Initiative, Referendum,
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Article 9By-laws
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Article 10Ultimate Authority
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Associated Students of
CONSTITUTION
Preamble
We, the Associated Students
of Porterville College (ASPC), in order to promote activities which facilitate
the development of skills in human relations, the development of leadership
ability in students, and the recreational and social needs of students, do
hereby establish the ASPC Constitution and assume the power and duties of self
government delegated to ASPC by Kern Community College District Board of Trustees
through the Chancellor of Kern Community College District and the President of
Porterville College.
Article 1-Names and Colors
Section
1
The name of this organization shall be the Associated
Students of Porterville College (ASPC).
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Clause 1- |
The mascot shall be
Pirates. |
Section 2
The
Central Governing Body of ASPC shall be the ASPC Student Senate.
Section 3
The
official colors shall be crimson and black.
Article 2-Membership
Section 1
All
duly registered students of
Section 2
Only
active members of ASPC shall hold any office, receive any funding or any
benefits, or represent this association in any other way.
Section 3
The
ASPC Student Senate with the approval of the president of
Section 4
No
refunds shall be made on student body cards once the card has been issued. Waivers for the card fee shall be made only
in accordance with approved administrative policy.
Section 5
An
honorary participant membership of this Association may be bestowed upon the Kern
Community College District Chancellor and the Board of Trustees.
Article 3-Qualifications of Officers
Section1
The
candidates for elective or appointive office shall:
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be an active member of the
Associated Students of Porterville College. |
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Clause 2- |
have a cumulative grade
point average of 2.0 for all courses completed at |
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have completed twelve (12)
class units at |
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attend all meetings and
activities as scheduled. Any member
who is excessively absent during his/her term can be subject to dismissal
from office by two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the ASPC Student Senate. |
Section 2
All
elective or appointive officers shall hold office for one academic
calendar
year unless otherwise specified and approved by the
ASPC
Student Senate.
Article 4-Elective & Appointive Officers of this
Association
Section 1
The
president of ASPC shall be elected by the majority of current
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act as president of the
ASPC. |
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execute the provisions of
the ASPC Constitution and all that is in effect. |
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Clause 3- |
appoint all officers and
senators not otherwise elected (confirmed by a majority approval of the
Senate). |
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Clause 4- |
appoint and dissolve
committees not provided for by the ASPC Constitution or its by-laws. |
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vote, make, and second
motions (unless he/she is chairing the meeting). |
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act as an official
representative of the ASPC. |
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be responsible for
preparing the agenda for the Executive Council and Inter-club Council (ICC)
meetings, and chairing those meetings. |
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exercise such other powers
as have been granted by the ASPC Constitution, or shall be granted by the
student senate in accordance with the ASPC Constitution. |
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be an ex-officio member of
all student committees. |
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keep ASPC up to date on
legislation that affects community colleges. |
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Any president not
fulfilling his/her duty in a due manner is subject to recall election by
three-fourths (Ύ) majority vote of the ASPC Student Senate and ICC. Conditions for removal may include improper
use of ASPC property or funds, negligence, conduct unbecoming an officer,
and/or misrepresentation of ASPC. |
Section 2
The
Vice-President of ASPC shall be elected by the majority vote of current
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assume the duties of
president during any absence and succeed to that office upon the resignation
or disqualification of the president. |
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perform other duties
specified by the president of ASPC. |
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vote, make and second
motions (unless he/she is chairing the meeting). |
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set the agenda and
meetings for the ASPC Student Senate, and chair those meetings. |
Section 3
The
Secretary of this Association shall be appointed by the ASPC President and confirmed
by two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the ASPC Student Senate. He/she shall:
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record accurate written
minutes of proceedings transacted during
ASPC Student Senate meetings, Inter-club Council Meetings, and
Executive Council meetings and maintain a complete and current file of all
such minutes in the ASPC Student Senate Office and the Porterville College
Business Office. |
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prepare and post a copy of
the minutes of the meetings of the ASPC Student
Senate on the official bulletin board. |
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maintain a current file of
all measures passed constitutional amendments, and changes of the by-laws
and standing rules of the ASPC. |
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keep a current record of
all standing and special committees. |
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conduct such other
secretarial duties as specified by the ASPC Student Senate President. |
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process official
correspondence for the ASPC when directed by the president and keep accurate
files of all correspondence and records. |
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vote, make, and second
motions. |
Section 4
The
Treasurer of this Association shall be appointed by the ASPC President and confirmed
by two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the ASPC Student Senate. He/She shall:
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coordinate with the
Business Service Office in preparing a monthly update of ASPC funds and
transactions. This update will be used
in all meetings for approval of any additional expenditures to the approved
annual budget. |
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perform all monetary
transactions as voted by the Student Senate. |
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vote, make, and second
motions. |
Section 5
The
Historian of this Association shall be appointed by the ASPC President and
approved by two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the ASPC Student Senate. He/she shall:
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keep the Association up to
date and in line with Parliamentary Procedure. |
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maintain an annual record
of all campus and community activities related to |
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vote, make, and second
motions. |
Article 5-Central Governing Body
Section 1
Composition
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The composition of the
Central Governing Body shall include the President, Vice-President, Secretary,
Treasurer, Historian, and nine (9) student senators elected in accordance
with Article 6:
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The duties of senators
shall be enumerated in the By-laws. |
Section 3
Meetings:
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The Student Senate shall
meet at least once during each six-day week of the academic calendar
excluding summer operation. |
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The ASPC President may
call special meetings of the ASPC Student Senate. |
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A quorum at any ASPC
Student Senate meeting shall consist of 50% (fifty percent) plus one (1) of
all voting members. |
Section 4
PowersThe
ASPC Student Senate shall:
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have the power to enact
all by-laws and codes governing the association, subject to referendum. |
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recommend policies, set
standards, make recommendations to |
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represent the ASPC in all
internal and external affairs. |
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supervise all ASPC
activities and have the power to requisition reports from any organization or
from their faculty advisors as may be authorized by the president of |
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hear reports of all
officers, agents, and committee chairs of this Association. |
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require all officers and
members of ASPC to comply with the provisions of this Constitution. |
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consider for approval and
pass by two-thirds (2/3) vote all ASPC Student Senate presidential
appointments. |
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exercise supervision and
control over all expenditures of ASPC funds. |
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have the right of free
discussion in its meetings and show responsibility of behalf of the
Association for exercising both caution and discretion in all issues
concerned. |
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No student shall
concurrently hold more than one office. |
Section 6
Terms
of Office
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No student shall serve in a
position of the ASPC Student Senate for a period longer than four (4)
consecutive semesters (excluding summer session). Students may serve in the ASPC for more
than four (4) semesters in multiple offices. |
Section 7
ASPC
By-laws, Statutes, and Codes
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No by-laws, statutes, or
codes of the ASPC shall be repealed or amended except by two-thirds (2/3)
vote of the ASPC Student Senate. |
Article 6-Nominations and Elections
Section 1
Selection
and Election of Student Senate
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The Student Senate shall
appoint an election committee to oversee all aspects of the student selection
and election. |
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Members of the election
committee may not sign candidate petitions for office. |
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All students shall be
notified two weeks before the election as to position openings. Candidates must submit an election petition
signed by twenty-five (25) current |
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All nominees shall be
notified by the election committee that their name will appear on the ballot. |
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The general elections
shall be held two (2) weeks after the set closing of nominations. |
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Polls shall be open for a
period determined by the election committee. |
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All general ASPC elections
shall be by popular vote through secret ballots. |
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No student shall be a
candidate for more than one office. |
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Special elections may be
called by a three-fourths (Ύ) vote of the ASPC Student Senate, subject to
veto by the ASPC President (but overridden by an un-vetoable, unanimous vote
of the remaining members of the Student Senate). |
Article 7-Amendments
Section 1
The
ASPC Constitution may be amended by three-fourths (Ύ) vote of the ballots cast
in any general or special election.
Amendments may be proposed by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the ASPC Student
Senate or by a petition signed by 10% (ten percent) of the members of this
Association.
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Any proposed amendment
shall be made public at least ten (10) instructional days prior to the
election. |
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The Secretary of this Association
shall record and post all amendments in public view and on the ASPC Website. |
Article 8-Inititative, Referendum, and Recall
Section 1
Any
rules, regulations or laws passed by the ASPC Student Senate, except financial,
shall be subject to the referendum vote of the ASPC for ten instructional
days. A written petition signed by 10% (ten
percent) of the electorate shall be necessary for the referendum. The petition shall be presented to the ASPC
Student Senate, who shall call a special election within fifteen instructional
days after filing petition. The text of
the petition shall be published at least ten (10) instructional days prior to
the election.
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The ASPC Student Senate
may submit any proposed legislation to the general student population for
confirmation. |
Section 2
No
measures passed by popular vote shall be changed except by another popular vote
through election.
Article 9-By-laws
Section 1
The
ASPC Student Senate shall create and enforce by-laws in accordance with the
intention of this Constitution.
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All codes shall become
effective upon acceptance by three-fourths (Ύ) majority of the ASPC Student
Senate and shall be continuous until amended or revoked by two-thirds (Ύ)
vote of the ASPC Student Senate. |
Article 10-Ultimate Authority
Section 1
In
accordance with laws of the State of