INCLUSABILITY CONSTITUTION ARTICLE I – OUR ORGANIZATION’S NAME Our organization’s name shall be Inclusability. The previous iteration of this club was called the Disabled Students Unlimited (DSU) but after an extended period of inactivity the new leadership decided to shift the emphasis to inclusion of both disabled students and their allied non-disabled in the life of the De Anza community and away from a focus on the disability aspect of disabled student's lives. ARTICLE II – PURPOSE OF INCLUSABILITY Inclusability is a grassroots student organization promoting the inclusion of people with diverse abilities and talents. We provide a nurturing environment of social networking support and critical dialogue to address the issues of Ableism, accessibility, creating common ground, social justice and human rights for all regardless of their set of abilities. We seek engagement with other campus organizations on the grounds of our underlying principles of social justice, sustainability and creative self expression. We organize activities, community education and outreach in the whole De Anza community and beyond. ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP Any DASB cardholder who carries a minimum of 1/2 unit and demonstrates sensitivity to the issues that surround ¨disability¨ and ableism in America (ie. cultural competence with disability culture) is eligible to join Inclusability. Any membership dues shall be decided by a vote of Inclusability members but in any case waiver for membership dues will be available to those who request it for financial considerations. Inclusability members may not be on academic or social probation. ARTICLE IV – QUALIFICATION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS Section 1 - Requirements of Eligibility for Officer Positions Inclusability officers must be currently enrolled, have a minimum of a 2.0 cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA), must maintain minimum 1/2 unit, have a current DASB card, and must not be on academic or social probation. We choose to have a 1/2 unit minimum so as to be inclusive of and not discriminate against disabled and working students who are unable to carry a heavier academic load but can greatly contribute to campus life by their participation in Inclusability. Section 2 - Officer Positions Officers will be up to two Co-Chairs, (these co-chair positions are to be gender-balanced whenever possible), Secretary, and Treasurer (again with gender 1 balance whenever possible). There may be up to three ICC Representatives as well (though other officers can serve in the role of ICC Representative as well). Note that the ICC Code allows one person to fill up to two officer positions simultaneously as long as the person is not also serving as that same position for a different club and ICC Representatives may not also be DASB Senators simultaneously. Section 3 - Officer Elections The election of Inclusability officers shall be held in the Spring Quarter, no later than the sixth (6th) week. Inclusability Officers shall be elected by a simple majority secret ballot vote by club members who have attended at least two meetings and who are present at the election meeting. In the event that there are three (3) or more candidates and no one person receives a simple majority of votes then the top two (2) candidates will participate in a run-off election. New officers will be sworn in by completion of the seventh (7th) week of the Spring Quarter. Section 4 - Vacancies to be filled Any officer vacancies for whatever reason shall be filled by an election held within two weeks of the vacancy. ARTICLE V – DUTIES OF INCLUSABILITY’S OFFICERS Section 1 – Co-Chairs a) Share the presiding over meetings with the other Co-Chair. b) Together with the other Co-Chair, call special meetings as needed. c) Carry out the provisions of the constitution. d) Together with the other Co-Chair, appoint committees and chairpersons. e) Together with the other Co-Chair, oversee all committee activities. Section 2 – Secretary a) Record and keep accurate minutes of all meetings. b) Act as correspondence clerk. c) Print and distribute agenda for all meetings. d) Keep a record of Inclusability membership and Inclusability meeting attendance. Section 3 – Treasurer a) Handle funds and finances for Inclusability. b) Keep financial records and collect dues. c) Pay bills and release funds as voted by the general membership. d) Make financial reports at least once a month at the meeting. Section 4 - ICC Rep a) Attend all Inter Club Council meetings. b) Report the results of ICC meetings at club meetings. 2 ARTICLE VI – EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Section 1 - Executive Council The Executive Council will consist of the two Co-Chairs, the Secretary, and Treasurer and shall meet as needed. Section 2 – Duties of Inclusability’s Executive Council a) To formulate policy of Inclusability between regular meetings and in case of emergencies, subject to approval of the general membership. b) To execute policies determined by the general membership. c) To govern activities of Inclusability. d) To compile agenda for general meetings. ARTICLE VII –REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF OFFICERS AND MEMBERS Section 1 - Removal All elected officers and Inclusability members may be subjected to removal by a twothirds majority vote of the total membership. Section 2 - Removal preconditions Grounds for removal are negligence and any form of misconduct which is damaging to Inclusability. An officer/member may be removed only if there has been at least one week's publicized notice of the intent to vote on removal. there must be a quorum present for the meeting on the removal. ARTICLE VIII – MEETINGS Section 1 - Notice There must be public notice of Inclusability election meetings on the Inclusability email list at least four (4) school days in advance. We will strive to announce all our meetings in this way. Section 2 - Frequency There shall be a meeting at least once a month on campus. Note that though they are not optimal for building Inclusability, live video conference and phone-in audio calls will be considered legitimate ways to participate in and be ¨present at¨ meetings. Given the transportation challenges for our members, including remote participation is needed in order for Inclusability to stay current with our membership. Section 3 - Quorum There must be a quorum (a quorum is 20 percent plus 1 of the active and dues paying membership or at least 3 officers) present in order to take care of financial action. ¨Active¨ is defined as having attended at least two previous meetings in the school year. Section 3 - Financial Actions Financial actions may be taken care of by the Executive Council or by a meeting where there is a quorum present in order to take care of financial action. Section 4 - Minutes 3 Minutes must be kept of all financial action by the Secretary of Inclusability. Section 5 - Treasurer’s Report The treasurer will need to make a written and oral report at least once a quarter at a meeting. ARTICLE IX – COMMITTEES Section 1 - Standing Committees The standing committees of Inclusability shall be appointed as necessary. ARTICLE X – ADVISORS Section 1 – The role of advisor(s) is(/are) to: a) Serve as the official staff representative(s) of the college. b) Work closely with Inclusability to ensure a cooperative relationship between the advisor, and Inclusability membership. c) Assist each officer of Inclusability in understanding their duties. d) Give particular attention to the financial activities of the group in order to prevent the incurring of organizational debts for succeeding members to pay. e) Assist students to understand and apply socially just and democratic principles within Inclusability, and in working with others. f) Be present or arrange for a faculty or staff representative present for all official Inclusability meetings and activities (business and social), and to advise students of the policies and procedures which they must follow as a club at De Anza. g) Be familiar with the ICC Code, ICC Financial Code, ICC Concessions Code, and Inclusability’ financial process. h) Ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to ensure the safety, and welfare of Inclusability members. i) Ensure that appropriate college policies are upheld. j) To sign all Inclusability requisitions for Inclusability, and to make sure that 1) their student treasurer or president or vice president signs it and 2) that the expenditure is correct within all existing policies. K. Work with members to select and provide readings and/or media for discussion prior to each meeting. Section 1 ARTICLE XI – RESPONSIBILITIES Inclusability accepts full financial responsibility for all activities that bear its name as official sponsor, and will adhere to college regulations. All publicity for an event Inclusability sponsor must bear the name of Inclusability. ARTICLE XII – RIGHT TO ACT 4 Section 1 No Inclusability officer or member has the right to incur any debt or become involved in any business under the title or by implying the title of Inclusability in any way unless given full authority to do so by Inclusability. Section 1 ARTICLE XIII – AMENDMENTS TO CONSTITUTION Any amendment change requires a decision by the two-thirds vote of active members present at a Inclusability meeting and must then be approved at the ICC Agenda Meeting. 5