RBG Student Body Constitution and Bylaws

Student Body Constitution and Bylaws

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We, as members of the RBG Communiversity student body, desiring to improve the quality of life for all Black (New Afrikan) people here in the hells of North America and having a desire to increase human relations between all Afrikan people, do establish this constitution, in order to establish, maintain and build

a college and people’s organization that…”

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[RBG STUDENT BODY CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS]March 28, 2010

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PREAMBLE

We, as members of the RBG Communiversity student body, desiring to improve thequality of life for all Black (New Afrikan) people here in the hells of North America andhaving a desire to increasing human relations between all Afrikan people, do establishthis constitution, in order to establish, maintain and build a college and organizationthat:Represents the interests and concerns of all students at RBG Communiversity,Brings together all aspects of New Afrikan (Black) peoples life for the purpose ofimproving our social, political, economic, educational and moral condition in America,Encourages unity among our elders and youth, and the Afrikan Family, Communityand Nation at large,Discourages and abates socio-structural, institutional and individual acts and symbolsof white supremacy / racism.Heightens awareness and coalitions between all people, regardless of race, sex,religion, or national origin when said groups are willing to work in our best interestAnd promotes a Hip-Hop-Black Liberation spirit of academic excellence, prestige andscholarshipARTICLE I - NAMESection 1: The name of the organization shall be

Red, Black and Green (RBG)Communiversity

ARTICLE II -MEMBERSHIP

Section 1: Membership in Red, Black and Green (RBG) Communiversity shall be opento any enrolled student who is interested in improving human relations in general andthe quality of life for Black (New Afrikan) people in America particularSection 2: Students that are eligible for membership shall obtain membership bycompleting a RBG Street Scholar in Residence-student membership application. Thesestudents shall remain members for the time equal to their donation of support, as tokeep the College up and running (Web Hosting and Bandwidth).Section 3: Members may renew or upgrade their membership at any time. Members willobtain renewed membership status only if already enrolled at RBG Communiversity.

[RBG STUDENT BODY CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS]March 28, 2010

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ARTICLE III- EXECUTIVE BOARD

Section 1: The Executive Board shall be the governing body of Red, Black and Green(RBG) Communiversity and shall consist of the Chairman of the Board, President,Executive Vice President, Administrative Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.Section 2: The duties of the Executive Board officers are as follows:A. The COB shall chair the Executive Board and represent Red, Black and Green(RBG) Communiversity at all appointed meetings.B. The President shall chair the Elections Board and coordinate the transition processfor newly elected board members.C. The Executive Vice President shall assist in all duties of the President and shallassume the office and duties of President in lieu of an absence. The Executive Vicepresident shall call to order and adjourn the meetings of the General Assembly andshall chair the Advisory Board.D. The Administrative Vice president shall chair the Cabinet of Red, Black and Green(RBG) Communiversity. The Administrative Vice President shall maintain close contactwith the appointed directors and report to the Executive Board weekly as to the status ofthese programs and committees.E. The Treasurer shall be responsible for all financial correspondence pertaining to Red,Black and Green (RBG) Communiversity. The Treasurer should be able to reportfinancial records at meetings of the General Assembly. The Treasurer shall alsorepresent Red, Black and Green (RBG) Communiversity at Budget and Financehearings.F. The Secretary shall record minutes and prepare agendas at all General Assemblyand Executive Board meetings and make them readily available to members uponrequest. The Secretary shall keep records of attendance at all General Assemblymeetings. The Secretary shall keep all files and calendars.Section 3: The Executive Board Officers are allowed to miss only three Executive Boardmeetings and/or four General Assembly meetings annually, excluding the summersemester.Section 4: Excused absences are limited to class/work conflicts, family emergencies,university excuses, and sickness collaborated by the Executive Board and/or Advisor