The Constitution of MITHA (MIT Haitian Alliance)



Article I: Purpose

The purpose of MITHA is to work with and assist Boston's Haitian community
and to increase awareness of Haitian culture in the MIT community.


Article II: Membership

1. Any member of the MIT community is eligible to become a member of this 
organization.
2. The membership of this organization will at all times contain at least 5 
MIT students and be more than half MIT students.
3. This organization will not discriminate based on any characteristic listed 
in MIT's NonDiscrimination Statement.
4. If this organization charges any monetary dues, there will be exceptions 
made for students that cannot afford these dues.

  
Article III: Officers

1. This organization will have 4 officers
   1. President
      1. The president shall be the official representative of the group to 
         any other organization and to MIT
      2. The president will preside over all meetings
      3. The president is responsible for determining when meetings are and 
         publicizing this to the group.
   2. Vice President
      1. Take over Presidential obligation when the president is absent       
   3. Treasurer
      1. The treasurer shall be responsible for the finances of the group.
      2. The treasurer is required to sign all checks/vouchers of the group.
   4. Secretary
      1. Record all information pertinent to MITHA
      2. Organize social and community events 
2. All officers of this organization must be distinct persons.and MIT students
3. Elections:
   1. Election of officers shall occur on September 20 of every year.
   2. Any member of this organization is eligible to run for office.
   3. Quorum for elections is 2/3 of the group.
   4. Any member is elected if he or she wins a majority of the voting members.
   5. If more than two people are running and one wins a majority, then the 
      person with the fewest votes is dropped from the ballot and votes are recast.
   6. The duration of the term of office is one year and the new officers will
      take office immediately after election day (Sept. 20).
4. Removal: Officers may be removed by a 2/3 vote of the members.


Article IV: Meetings

1. Meetings shall be held at least every two weeks during the term.
2. Meetings shall be presided over by the president, unless he is absent, and 
   in that case the vice president shall preside.
3. All decisions shall be made by a majority vote of all members present.
4. Quorum for a meeting shall be one quarter of the members of the organization.


Article V: Amendments

1. Amendments shall be presented by any member of the organization.
2. Amendments shall be passed by a 2/3 voted of the members present.
3. Quorum for amending this constitution shall be one third of all members of 
   the organization.


Article VI: ASA Clause

MITHA (MIT Haitian Alliance) agrees to abide by the rules and regulations of 
the Association of Student Activities, and its executive board. This 
constitution, amendments to it, and the by-laws of this organization shall be 
subject to review by the ASA Executive Board to insure that they are in 
accordance with the aforementioned rules and regulations.