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Here is the current constitution of Anime 101.

Constitution of ANIME 101 Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne Article I. NAME This organization shall be known as Anime 101 of Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne. Article II. PURPOSE The purposes and objectives of this organization are: To promote interest in Japanese animation. To provide safe and fun events and activities for members and the community. To encourage personal growth and the pursuit of various hobbies. Article III. MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Qualification Membership in this organization shall be open to all IPFW students and may include a limited number of non-students, not to exceed one-half of the total membership. Membership and participation shall be free from discrimination and harassment per the policies of the IPFW Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct as stated in Part 1 Section A, Items 3. And 4. Section II. Types of Membership: Voting membership shall be open to all students currently enrolled in at least one (1) credit hour at IPFW. Non-student memberships may be held by faculty, staff, alumni, families of voting members, or community members. These members may not hold office, do not have voting privileges, and may not represent the organization/university in an official capacity. Section III. Final Obligation There are no membership dues. Financial contribution, if needed, shall be wholly voluntary. Article IV. OFFICERS Section I. Officers The Executive Branch of this organization shall be comprised of a President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary. These officers shall also be referred to as the Executive Board. Section II. Officer Qualifications The organization’s Executive Board members must: Be currently enrolled students at IPFW. Maintain at least a 2.0 semester GPA. Have been a member of this organization for at least 1 semester, or since the ratification of this constitution. Have been elected by the voting membership of the organization. Section III. Duties and Powers The President shall complete the requirements for annual recognition by the Student Life office, preside over all meetings, call the first meeting of the semester, call special meetings, call Executive Board meetings, form committees, and appoint committee chairpersons with the consent of the full membership. The Vice-President shall assume the duties of the President in his/her absence or if he/she is incapable of performing said duties, monitor and coordinate the activities of all committees, and assist the President. The Secretary shall maintain a list of members, record and make public to the organization the minutes of regular and Executive Board meetings, notify the membership of the time and place of meetings, and perform any other secretarial duties. The Treasurer shall complete the requirements for annual recognition by the Student Life office, serve as financial advisor during the planning of events, maintain an accurate record of receipts and disbursements of funds, maintain the organization's account in accordance with University regulations, and submit to the appropriate office such financial statements as are requested. Section IV. Terms of Office Once elected, the officers of this organization shall take office the next monthly meeting after having been elected. Officers shall remain in office for the following semester or until such time as they fail to comply with the stated qualifications or membership standards. Section V. Nominations and Election Nominations of officers for this organization shall be made by the voting members during the first meeting held after classes resume for the semester. Nominated candidates shall be elected by a simple majority vote of the total voting membership attending. Officers may be re-elected for the same office. Section VI. Vacancies In the event that the President of this organization can no longer assume the duties of the office, the Vice President shall become President. In the event that a vacancy occurs in any office other than the Presidency, the Executive Board shall nominate the candidate(s) for the office that is vacant. The organization shall then elect the person by a simple majority vote. Article V. MEETINGS Section I. Frequency This organization shall hold at least one regular meeting per month. Meetings shall be open to the entire student body. Section II. Time and Location The time and location of regular meetings shall be determined by a simple majority vote at the beginning of each semester. Notice shall be given of the time and place of each meeting at least one week prior to the date of the meeting. Section III. Quorum One-half (1/2) of the voting membership shall constitute a quorum. Section IV. Attendance There are no attendance requirements for this organization. How Meetings are Conducted Meetings shall be conducted by majority vote. Article VI. ADVISOR One (1) full-time faculty, administrative, clerical, or service staff member of Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne shall be invited by the organization to serve as their primary advisor. The advisor shall serve as an advocate for the organization and insure that all business conducted by this group meets university standards. The organization agrees to keep their primary advisor informed of all activities, meetings, plans, and events. The organization may have as many secondary advisors as deemed appropriate. Article VII. IMPEACHMENT Section I. Reasons for Impeachment Officers may be impeached for malfeasance in office, dereliction of duty, conduct unbecoming, or by failing to comply with the purposes and objectives of this organization. Section II. Initiation of Impeachment proceedings A petition signed by two-thirds (2/3) of the members of this organization shall initiate impeachment proceedings. The signed petition shall be submitted to the Vice President. Section III. Procedures The Vice-President will coordinate impeachment proceedings and chair the meeting. The officer in question shall be notified in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to the meeting scheduled to discuss his/her impeachment. The time, location, and all allegations shall be specified in this correspondence. During this meeting, the officer in question shall be provided with an opportunity to address the allegations. In the event the Vice-President is being impeached, the President shall chair the meeting. A three-fourths (3/4) secret vote of the total voting membership attending in an open meeting shall constitute impeachment for the remainder of the semester. Section IV. Retention of Membership and Privileges In the event an officer is impeached, he/she may retain active membership in this organization. Article IX. EXPULSION Section I. Reasons for Expulsion Members may be expelled from this organization for conduct unbecoming and for violations of the student code of conduct. Section II. Initiation of Expulsion proceedings A petition signed by two-thirds (2/3) of members of this organization shall initiate expulsion proceedings. The signed petition shall be submitted to the Vice President. Section III. Procedures The Vice-President will coordinate impeachment proceedings and chair the meeting. The member in question shall be notified in writing at least two (2) weeks prior to the meeting scheduled to discuss his/her impeachment. The time, location, and all allegations shall be specified in this correspondence. During this meeting, the officer in question shall be provided with an opportunity to address the allegations. A three-fourths (3/4) secret vote of the total voting membership attending in an open meeting shall constitute expulsion for the remainder of the semester. Article X. AMENDMENTS Section I. Process All amendment(s) to this constitution shall be introduced in writing at an organizational meeting. It shall be reread and voted upon at the next meeting. At least one week's time must lapse between initial presentation and voting on the amendment. Each amendment having been passed by a two-thirds (2/3) vote total voting membership attending shall become effective only after the IPSGA Senate has granted approval of the amendment. Article XI. RATIFICATION This constitution shall be officially ratified when signed by at least two-third (2/3) of the total members of this organization and granted approval by the IPSGA Senate. Article XII. ENABLING ACT Upon ratification and approval of this constitution by Anime 101 and the IPSGA Senate, this constitution shall become effective immediately. Officers of this club shall be elected as soon as possible and shall serve for the remainder of the term of office.