CONSTITUTION
of the
PAUL SMITH’S COLLEGE
EMERGENCY WILDERNESS RESPONSE TEAM
Article I
Organization Name
Sec. 1; The name of
this organization established under this constitution shall be the Paul Smith’s
College Emergency Wilderness Response Team.
Article II
Membership
Sec. 1; All students are welcome to become members of this organization. However, new members will have to complete al required training before being qualified to take part in any search, rescue, or fire suppression emergency.
Sec. 2; Students must
be members of the organization to participate in any organizational
activities.
Sec. 3; The
organization must be represented and supported in a professional manner by each
member at all times.
Sec. 4; There will be
an annual membership dues of five (5) dollars from each member per
semester. Each member will be responsible for owning and carrying their
own equipment. Fees for certain training and food will be provided through
the organization..
Sec. 5; There will be
certain members who do not wish to participate in the organization but, do not
wish, for whatever reason, to participate in an actual mission. These
people will include those persons on medical leave due to illness or
injury. These people will still have all benefits open to them at the
discretion of the officers and executive officers. They are still
responsible to attend all meetings, training and mission briefings. These
persons will be registered as Non-Search
Personnel.
Article III
Officers
Sec. 1; The officers of this organization that consist of the following;
Captain (President)
Senior Lieutenant (Vice-President)
Communications
Treasurer
Training Officer
Student Government Representative
On Campus Safety
Chief
Executive (Advisor)
Sec. 2; The Chief
Executive is at the top authority of the organization in charge of training and
discipline. The Assistant Executive(s) are responsible for dealings inside
the administration.
Sec.3; The Captain
(President), Lieutenant (Vice-President), Secretary, and Treasurer shall be
voted into office by democratic ballot.
Sec. 4; Any
organizational officer may be relieved of their duties at any time as deemed
necessary by the executive officers.
Sec. 5; Any member
may be relieved from the organization for any unprofessional behaviors above and
beyond the organization or insubordination during an organizational
activity.
Sec. 6; Any dismissed
member must return all relevant materials to the organization or further action
will be taken.
Sec. 7; Committees
will be formed under the supervision of the officers and executives the duties
associated with the organization. (Ex. Fund-raising, Equipment procurement and
maintenance)
PAUL SMITH’S COLLEGE
EMERGENCY WILDERNESS RESPONSE TEAM
RULES
AND REGULATIONS
These Rules and
Regulations will be in effect as of:
1. Regardless it on a
mission, in training, or regular hours, everyone is expected to act professional
and represent the Organization in a professional manner at all
times.
2. Absences exceeding
three (3) meeting per semester are unacceptable, unless pre-approved by an
executive officer or the Captain (President).
3. Absence from
planned organizational activities, voluntary or assigned, must be pre-approved
by the executive officers, Captain, or Lieutenant. If there is a conflict,
let us know!!!
4. Attendance at
drills/training and missions by all members is expected. A member who is
absent in excess of 25% of the drills/training and missions must appeal for
reinstatement at the first regularly scheduled meeting before the general
membership during the semester.
5. When on any
organization activity the Captain is in charge, insubordination will not be
tolerated. If in doubt, ASK. Do not assume. If a conflict
arises, an executive hearing council of all executive officers and organization
officers will be formulated in a diplomatic manner to resolve such
matters.
6. The ultimate goal
of this Organization is to help others in need. BE
PREPARED!!!
7. Make an effort to
remain active.
8. Discipline will be left up to the executive officers and organization officers. If there is a conflict follow the chain of command. The determination of suspension and its length of time, dismissal from position or expulsion will be determined by the appropriate officer.