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SPTSA Constitution

From cunydsc.org

Article I: Name and Pronunciation

• a) The name of this association is the Social and Political Theory Students Association.
• b) The organization’s acronym – SPTSA – shall be pronounced “Schpitsah.”

Article II: Purpose

The purpose of this organization is to:

• a) Provide the GC community with an inter-disciplinary forum for research, discussion, and networking relating to scholarly and professional pursuits in social theory.
• b) To bring together student and faculty from various programs, including but not limited to: Comparative Literature, Economics, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Theater, and the Women’s Studies Certificate Program.
• c) To support and encourage students and faculty from various programs in the study of various aspects of social theory.

Article III: Membership

• a) Membership shall be comprised of matriculated and non-matriculated students within the GC who indicate their wishes to assume the privileges and responsibilities of membership.
• b) Each member in good standing who is a matriculated student may hold any office in the organization.
• c) Each member in good standing, matriculated or non-matriculated, holds one vote.
• d) In order to maintain good standing, a member must have a good record of participation in meetings and events of the association during the present semester.
• e) Each member shall be entitled to participate and be a member of other associations within the GC.

Article IV: Officers and Duties

• a) SPTSA officers shall consist of two co-chairs, equally sharing all responsibilities and duties.
• b) Elections for all offices shall be held at the second meeting of each semester.
• c) Co-chairs may be removed from office at any time by a simple majority (50% + 1) vote of the members in good standing.
• d) Any committees formed shall be comprised of volunteers.