SECTION
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GENERAL MATTERS |
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Article
I
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Name: This organization shall be known as ______ High School SADD, Students Against Destructive Decisions.
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SECTION
II
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MEMBERSHIP |
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Article
I
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A local chapter is considered part of SADD if it supports this constitution. |
Article
II
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The purpose of this local chapter is to protect lives and improve the general well being of its school and community. Each group should understand SADD's "no use" message, evaluate the interests and concerns of the group, determine in which areas they can help their peers and the community, and set goals for the year. |
Article
III
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The two classes of student membership are to be referred to as Active and Inactive. |
Article
IV
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Active
membership requirements include the following:
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Article
V
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Inactive membership is extended to all students who support the SADD mission by their beliefs.
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SECTION
III
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OFFICERS |
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Article
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There
are two different forms of leadership that a chapter may incorporate.
Either of these may be selected.
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Article
II
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Given the sensible and visible nature of SADD officers, all officers are expected to make a pledge to remain alcohol- and drug-free and must sign the SADD Contract for Life and the Officer's Contract. |
Article
III
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To be eligible for elected office one should be an active member for at least one year prior to election. |
Article
IV
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The elected positions shall be decided via open vote by simple majority rules of the active members. The election shall take place at the beginning of the school year, or at the end of a school term for the following school year. There will be no initial vote to limit the nominees to two candidates for each position. |
Article
V
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Officers may be removed from their positions if they fail to comply with their duties and SADD's constitutional provisions. Guidelines for removal can be found in the SADD Officers section. |
Article
VI
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If an officer resigns or is removed during the school year, the advisor in consultation with the remaining officers will appoint a replacement to complete the remainder of the term of his/her predecessor. |
Article
VII
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The faculty advisor will be approved annually by the school administration. The advisor continues his/her role of providing advice and counsel. There is no limit to the number of terms he or she may serve.
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SECTION IV |
MEETINGS |
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Article
I
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There will be at least one general business meeting per month. Public notice of the meeting must be made at least two days prior to the event. |
Article
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Proper parliamentary procedure will be followed unless the acting president permits otherwise. All active members except the president have a vote on general business. The president will vote in the event of a tie. |
Article
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Members are expected to attend meetings. If unable to attend but wishing to vote, active members may give proxy vote in writing to an officer. |