BYLAWS

University of North Dakota   American Marketing Association Bylaws

Our Chapter's mission is to create an environment that supports the professional development of AMA members attending the University of North Dakota. The UND chapter provides an opportunity to gain valuable marketing experiences as well as networking with professional and fellow AMA members.

Article I.

Officers

Section 1. The offices to be held by selected members are: President, Vice President, Vice President of Communications, Vice President of Advertising, Vice President of Finance, Vice President of Fundraising, Vice President of Membership, Vice President of Special Events, and Secretary.

Section 2. The officers will be voted in by a majority vote at a bi-monthly general meeting. The office of President must be a current student in the school of business and public administration.

Selection 3. Duties of elected officers.

President

§ provide leadership and overall direction for the chapter

§ preside over all general and executive meetings

§ work with the faculty advisor

§ perform faithfully all duties

§ delegate duties and responsibilities

§ perform the duties of offices not filled until an officer is elected

§ be deciding vote in case of a tie

 

Vice President

§ assist the President in managing and directing the chapter

§ perform duties and responsibilities of the President when necessary

§ maintain open lines of communication among all executive members

 

Secretary

§ maintain historical record of the chapter

§ prepares minutes

 

Vice President of Finance

§ receives and disburses funds

§ manages all financial affairs of the chapter

 

Vice President of Membership

§ organizes and carries out an active recruiting program for the chapter

§ ensures that chapter meets all AMA chapter requirements

Vice President of Communication

§ create awareness of the organization

§ keep members updated with upcoming events

 

Vice President of Special Events

§ organize fall and spring trips

§ organize involvement activities in the chapter

 

Vice President of Advertising

§ create and disperse promotional materials about chapter meetings

§ promote announcements of chapter activities

 

Vice President of Fundraising

§ increase financial resources of the chapter

§ coordinate chapter events to raise money

Article II.

Membership

Section 1. Membership shall  be composed of any students, faculty, or staff of the University of North Dakota.

Section 2. A membership fee is required per active member yearly.

Section 3. All active members are entitled to one vote per issue.

Article III.

Membership Responsibilities

Section 1. All members must pull together and operate as one unit. Each member is to accept the responsibility and uphold the dignity of the chapter.

Article IV.

Meetings

Section 1. The President shall call the first meeting of the semester and establishes the day of the week and times of the meeting throughout the semester.

Section 2. Meeting shall be bi-weekly and occur on the same day and time of the week.

Section 3. The President is the only one allowed to cancel meetings.

Section 4. Any issue requiring a vote will be determined by a 50 percent majority of attending members.

Article V.

Ratification on amending

Section 1. This constitution will be in effect upon the approval of a ¾ membership vote at the announced general meeting.

Section 2. This constitution may be amended at any times following the proposal of an amendment and ¾ membership majority vote.