Section 1.

This organization shall be known officially as the Mizzou Undergraduate Society of History.

Section 2.

This organization may also be referred to by the acronym MUSH, or as the History Club.

Section 1.

The Mizzou Undergraduate Society of History serves as a gathering spot, both academic and social, for undergraduate students of history and all those interested in history.

Section 1.

We agree to abide by all regulations described in the Guidelines for Recognized Student Organizations, all University policies, in addition to all federal, state and local laws.

Section 2.

This organization shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age,disability, protected veteran status, and any other status protected by applicable state or federallaw. As used in this policy, the word “sex” is also inclusive of the term “gender”.

Section 1.

Membership shall be open to any currently enrolled student or employee of the University.

Section 2.

Membership shall only include undergraduate students. Graduate students are stillwelcome to visit and attend meetings, but not as members.

Section 1.

Any individual is eligible to run for any officer position given that they are a member of the organization, they maintain a GPA of at least 2.2 on a 4.0 scale, and they have express approval from the organization’s advisor to run for the position.

Section 2.

Members may announce their intent to run for an office towards the end of the academic semester. If unopposed and consented to by the group, the member may immediately assume the office. Should there be conflict in the decision or multiple nominees, an election shall be held to determine who holds the office. The election would then be held at a general meeting prior to the end of the academic semester. Meetings intended to hold elections shall be announced at least twenty-four hours prior to the meeting’s beginning time. Members at the meeting may cast a vote for one individual in each of the officer positions. The officer positions to be elected shall include the positions of the President, Vice President, and Treasurer.

Section 3.

The President of the organization shall act as the executive officer, making decisions deemed necessary and appropriate for the welfare of the organization in coordination with the Vice President.

Section 4.

The Vice President of the organization shall act in coordination with the President in the decision-making process. Should the President be unable to attend their duties, the Vice President shall act as the President until the matter is resolved.

Section 5.

The Treasurer of the organization shall be responsible for issues of money, including maintaining any balances and expenditures the organization shall accrue. The Treasurer shall have access to any financial accounts or monies on behalf of the organization. Knowledge and uses of the organization’s money shall be made available to any member of the organization at request. In the case that the position of Treasurer is not filled through an election, the President shall take on the responsibilities of Treasurer for the remainder of their elected term.

Section 6.

An officer may be removed from the organization by a ballot. This ballot shall be at a meeting with a notice at least twenty-four hours prior to the meeting’s beginning of intent to hold a ballot for the removal of a specific officer. This meeting to hold a ballot of removal may be called by any member. An officer may also be removed by executive decision, with the approval of the two other current officers. Grounds for removal include the inadequate fulfillment of aforementioned duties or the violation of regulations described in the Guidelines for Recognized Student Organizations, University policies or any federal, state or local laws.

Section 1.

The organization must select one faculty or staff member (at least 75% FTE) to serveas advisor.

Section 2.

.The selected advisor shall serve as a contact person for the organization regarding matters related to the University. The advisor shall also give advice where appropriate regarding the operations of the organization.

Section 3.

Should the need arise for the removal of the advisor, the officers may collectively and unanimously decide to remove the advisor from the organization. Notice shall be given to both the advisor being removed and the members. Grounds for removal include the inadequate fulfillment of aforementioned duties or the violation of regulations described in the Guidelines for Recognized Student Organizations, University policies or any federal, state or local laws.

Section 1.

Should the need arise to amend the constitution, members may submit proposed changes to the constitution to the officers of the organization. Upon approval of the majority of officers, the proposed amendment may be sent to the Coordinator for Student Organizations.

Section 2.

Amendments to the Constitution must be submitted to and approved by the Coordinator for Student Organizations before they become effective.

Section 1.

At the wish of the members or the executive committee, composed of all the officers of the organization, a set of bylaws may be created to create rules and regulations to aid in the operations of the organization. Any rules and regulations created that violate this constitution are null and void.