Constitutions

Constitution of the United States

Constitution of Maryland

Constitution of the Libertarian Party of Maryland

Constitution for the College Libertarians of Towson

Ratified on October 9, 2002
Last amended on 2 December 2008

Article I

Section 1

The name of this organisation shall be College Libertarians of Towson (hereinafter referred to as CLT).

Section 2

The CLT shall be an affiliate of the Libertarian Party (hereinafter LP).

Section 3

The purpose of the CLT shall be to further the cause of Liberty; to promote, through educational and political activity, the principles and candidates of the Libertarian Party; and to provide a social atmosphere for fellow students and faculty of Towson University with libertarian ideas or philosophies.

Article II

Section 1

A voting member is any full-time undergraduate student who supports the purpose of the CLT and has registered her or his membership with the CLT.  Only voting members shall vote or hold office.

Section 2

An associate member is any graduate student, faculty member, staff, alumnus, or community member who supports the purpose of the CLT.

Section 3

A voting membership is terminated when the member

notifies the CLT that he or she is no longer a member;

has missed three consecutive meetings without notifying a member of the Executive Committee; or

is no longer eligible to be a voting member.

Section 4

The CLT shall not discriminate in its acceptance or rejection of members based on race, gender/sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, or class.

Article III

Section 1

The Executive Committee shall consist of a President, a Vice President, a Treasurer, and a Public Relations Liaison (hereinafter PRL).

Section 2

The President shall

preside over meetings;

appoint members to standing and special committees;

act as the CLT’s connection to the Student Government Association (hereinafter SGA) and the LP; and

perform other such duties as may be delegated by the Executive Committee or the voting membership.

The President shall also take responsibility for Internet-based communication in the event that the PRL is unable.

Section 3

The Vice President shall

preside over meetings in the absence of the President;

take minutes of the meeting as requested by the Executive Committee or the voting membership; and

perform other such duties as may be delegated by the Executive Committee or the voting membership.

The Vice President shall also act as the CLT’s connection to the SGA and the LP in the event that the President is unable.

Section 4

The PRL shall

be responsible for Internet-based communication with the membership;

organise and advertise promotional activities and events as approved by the Executive Committee or the voting membership;

organise public service activities and ensure that public service requirements as set forth by the SGA and Towson University are met; and

perform other such duties as may be delegated by the Executive Committee or the voting membership.

Section 5

The Treasurer shall

keep club funds and financial records, and make disbursements as directed by the Executive Committee or the voting membership;

keep all club records;

serve as the financial or budgetary liaison to the SGA and other Towson University departments; and

perform other such duties as may be delegated by the Executive Committee or the voting membership.

The Treasurer shall also take minutes of the meetings as requested by the Executive Committee or the voting membership in the absence of the Vice President.

Article IV

Section 1

Officers shall be elected at the last meeting of each school year and shall serve the term of one year, commencing upon the election.  Officers may step down at any time.

Section 2

Vacancies shall be filled by special election at the next regular meeting following a vacancy.

The membership must be informed by the PRL of the vacancy, and the duties required of the vacant office, at least forty-eight hours prior to the election.

Section 3

Officers may be impeached by a 2/3 majority vote at any special meeting.

Article V

Section 1

Regular meetings shall be held at least twice per month during the fall and spring semesters.

Section 2

Special meetings for any purpose may be called by the Executive Committee or by petition of 1/3 of the voting membership.  The PRL shall notify all members of special meetings, including the reason and purpose for calling the meeting.

Section 3

Summer meetings may be held at the discretion of the members present during summer.

This constitution may not be amended at summer meetings.

Article VI

The CLT is a non-profit organisation.

Article VII

This constitution may be amended by a 2/3 majority vote at any regular or special meeting.