The Constitution of SLU Democrats
Preamble In order to promote a better America, with equality, opportunity, and freedom within a just and strong society, we dedicate ourselves to organizing the participation of Democratic college students at St. Lawrence University. In this mission, we call for full participation of all students, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, physical handicap, socioeconomic status, or sexual orientation. Understanding the importance of participation in the Democratic Party to the preservation of our values and principles, we, Democratic college students, do hereby associate ourselves and adopt this Constitution as the SLU Democrats. Article 1: Name and Purpose A: Name: The name of this organization shall be the SLU Democrats, hereafter referred to in this document as the "SLU Democrats". B: Purpose: The SLU Democrats pledges itself to support the philosophy and candidates of the Democratic Party. Furthermore, the SLU Democrats declares its intention to support all efforts to increase the participation of college students in Democratic affairs. To these ends, the SLU Democrats shall educate and train its members so that they may be better able to:
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1. Educate students about the philosophy of the Democratic Party;
2. Assist in the election of local, state, and national Democratic candidates;
3. Affect political change on the local, state, and national level.
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1. Be the Chief Executive Officer of the SLU Democrats;
2. Define the agenda of the SLU Democrats during his or her tenure;
3. Act as the official representative of the SLU Democrats to other groups and the media;
4. Carry out the mandates, policies, an directives of the Executive Board;
5. Preside over all meetings of the SLU Democrats.
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1. Assist the President in the performance of his or her duties; including brainstorming ideas and evaluating the progress of the Executive Board and organization as a whole;
2. Act as President when the President is unable to perform his or her duties;
3. Assume the office of the President upon the President's death, resignation, removal, or inability to perform duties;
4. Take on projects of his or her choosing.
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1. Direct fundraising activities and prepare all grants;
2. Manage the bank account and budget;
3. Perform such duties as the President may assign and take on projects of his or her choosing.
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1. Coordinate all postering and publicity activities;
2. Notify media of all events of the College Democrats in an attempt to ensure media coverage;
3. Perform such duties as the President may assign and take on projects of his or her choosing.
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1. Speech length: Pres - 4min; VP - 3min; Other - 2min
2. Q & A: Pres - 7min; Other - 5min
3. Supporting speakers: Pres - 5; Other - 3. Each supporting speaker has 45 seconds to support his candidate. Order of speakers will alternate among candidates. They are forbidden to make any derogatory statements about any candidate. Candidates are prohibited from the election room during the time of supporting statements.
4. Vote counting and declaration of winner will occur directly after that election.