Article I: Purpose

Section A
The Johns Hopkins University Korean Students Association exists to support the political, cultural and social needs of its members and the university community.

Section B
In order to meet such goals, the KSA provides a framework through which students of both Korean and non-Korean descent can meet and address significant Korean-American political issues, celebrate the Korean culture, and gather in a mutually encouraging and enforcing social community.

Section C
Raise outside awareness and understanding of both the Korean and Korean-American community against discrimination.


Article II: Structure

Section A
The KSA is a Type (A) Organization under the Students Activities Commission of the Johns Hopkins University.

Section B
The essential purposes outlined in Article I will be attended to by the Executive Board and the active members of the KSA.

Section C
The Executive Board stands to raise awareness of important issues concurrently affecting the Korean-American community, provide a forum for feedback in the decision-making process, hold elections in a manner appropriate to the KSA Constitution, and perform the various individual duties and responsibilities outlined in Article III.

Section D
Executive Board decisions are made by a simple hand vote. A majority of at least three officers shall pass a proposal. All proposals made in an Executive Board must be presented at the next general assembly meeting. A simple majority of a quorum may ratify or reject a proposal.

Section E
The Executive Board of the Korean Students Association will include only elected positions. All Executive Board members must be registered undergraduates of good standing at the Johns Hopkins University.

Section F
The number of vice presidents will not exceed two. The number of representatives per class will not exceed two. All other Executive Board positions will not number more than one per position.


Article III: Duties & Responsibilities of the Executive Board

Section A: President

• Call and preside over all organization meetings.
  
• Determine the agenda of these meetings.
  
• Represent the organization at all functions of the JHU community.
  
• Represent the organization at all SAC general assemblies.
  
• Act as a spokesperson by speaking with the full authority and backing of the KSA.
  
• Have access to all KSA general and cultural funds.
  
• Delegate duties and responsibilities to all other Executive Board officers.
  
• Assist in the organization the Cultural Banquet in coordination with the Vice President of External Affairs, Vice President of Internal Affairs, Cultural Chair, and Social Chair.
  
• Provide follow-up to organizational tasks.
  
• Facilitate elections.
  
• Coordinate the Executive Board transition.

Section B: Vice Presidents

The Vice President of External Affairs shall:

• Preside over all organization meetings in the absence of the President.
  
• Serve as liaison between the President and the Cultural Chair and Sophomore Representatives.
  
• Provide and complete the necessary paperwork for the administration of the organization.
  
• Maintain order and discipline within the organization.
  
• Organize a calendar of cultural, political, and philanthropic events planned by the individual chairpersons.
  
• Find relevant and meaningful service projects and organize events so that members can be encouraged to be active in community service and volunteer work.
  
• Help members become more aware of various humanitarian issues at the local, national, and international levels, as well as provide opportunities for members to experience positive actions made on behalf of society.
  
• Organize the Cultural Banquet, in coordination with the Cultural Chair, for all the acts herein, and bear responsibility for the financing and advertising of this event with the assistance of the President, Vice President of Internal Affairs, and Social Chair.
  
• Serve as a liaison between alumni and active members of KSA.
  
• Develop and maintain an alumni contact database using Microsoft Access.
  
• Keep KSA alumni interested in and informed of KSA events and happenings.
  
• Organize and implement a Senior Farewell event as well as alumni reunions.
  
• Delegate duties to the other Executive Board officers to complete preparations for such events.
  
• Perform other duties as delegated by the President.

The Vice President of Internal Affairs shall:

• Preside over all organization meetings in the absence of the President.
  
• Serve as liaison between the President and the Social Chair, Athletics Chair, and Freshman Representatives.
  
• Direct Constitutional updates and revisions.
  
• Build stronger ties between KSA members.
  
• Maintain order and discipline within the organization.
  
• Organize a calendar of social , athletic, and mentoring events planned by the individual chairpersons.
  
• Create and maintain a phone and e-mail directory of all KSA members.
  
• Cultivate a family-like identity among KSA members by implementing a mentor-mentee program within KSA.
  
• Welcome all new members and first-year students to the organization.
  
• Assist in the organization the Cultural Banquet in coordination with the President, Vice President of External Affairs, Cultural Chair, and Social Chair.
  
• Delegate duties to the other Executive Board officers to complete preparations for such events.
  
• Perform other duties as delegated by the President.

Section C: Secretary

• Record minutes and attendance at all Executive Board and general meetings.
  
• Update the official history of the KSA, attesting to its longevity, established past, and memory.
  
• Maintain a database of all KSA files, including official correspondence, leaflets, pamphlets, newsletters, flyers and minutes.
  
• Write a weekly e-mail newsletter bulletins by compiling necessary events and bulletin notices in a timely fashion.
  
• Perform other duties as delegated by the President.

Section D: Treasurer

• Maintain the finances of the KSA in a reserved and tempered manner.
  
• Prepare the organizational budget with the President and Vice President of Administration.
  
• Serve as chair of a fundraising committee.
  
• Keep track of receipts, reimbursement forms, and supply requests.
  
• Report the financial status of the organization to the Executive Board in a timely and consistent fashion.
  
• Procure funds for the KSA, and if necessary, contact outside sources and utilize KSA contacts to fulfill these duties.
  
• Attend all SAC general assemblies with the President.
  
• Perform other duties as delegated by the President.

Section E: Cultural Chair

• Organize and implement events concerning Korean and Korean-American culture.
  
• Recruit and maintain cultural subgroups such as the Drum Troupe.
  
• Organize the Cultural Banquet, in coordination with the Vice President of External Affairs, for all the acts herein, and bear responsibility for the financing and advertising of this event with the assistance of the President, Vice President of Internal Affairs, and Social Chair.
  
• Organize and implement events concerning Korean-American and Korean educational and political awareness, and subsequent action.
  
• Prepare and present events for the KSA which reflect the various efforts of the organization to reach out to other groups and to the larger audience of JHU and Baltimore.
  
• Organize and implement two cultural and/or political events per semester.
  
• Assist all other Executive Board members with their duties as determined by the President and Vice President of External Affairs.

Section F: Social Chair

• Provide opportunities for members of the KSA community to socialize, interact, and build long-lasting relationships through social programs such as dance parties, picnics, karaoke contests and trips.
  
• Organize and implement at least two social activities per semester.
  
• Incorporate intramural and athletic events into the social calendar with the assistance of the Athletics Chair.
  
• Assist in the organization the Cultural Banquet in coordination with the President, Vice President of Internal Affairs, Vice President of External Affairs, and Cultural Chair.
  
• Assist all other Executive Board members with their duties as determined by the President and Vice President of Internal Affairs.

Section G : Athletics Chair

• Foster a sense of friendship and unity among KSA members.
  
• Organize at least two sporting events per semester with other athletics representatives of other cultural organizations to increase KSA enthusiasm and morale, and to strengthen relationships with other cultural organizations on campus.
  
• Assist all other Executive Board members with their duties as determined by the President and Vice President of Internal Affairs.

Section H : Sophomore Representatives

• Promote involvement and awareness of the KSA among second -year students and all new members.
  
• Design, implement and distribute all advertisements required to increase campus awareness of upcoming KSA events.
  
• Create and maintain the organization home page.
  
• Represent the organization at all IAC meetings.
  
• Assist all other Executive Board members with their duties as determined by the President and Vice President of External Affairs.

Section I : Freshman Representatives

• Promote involvement and awareness of the KSA among first-year students, all new members, and pre-frosh.
  
• Design, implement and distribute all advertisements required to increase campus awareness of upcoming KSA events.
  
• Create and maintain the organization home page.
  
• Represent the organization at all IAC meetings.
  
• Assist all other Executive Board members with their duties as determined by the President and Vice President of Internal Affairs.
  
• The freshman representatives will be elected at the first or second general meeting of each year as determined by the voting of other freshmen members.

Article IV: Membership

Section A
Membership is open to all full-time undergraduates of the Johns Hopkins University .

Section B
A member shall be considered active if (s)he has attended at least half the general meetings during each semester .

Section C
This organization and its members shall not discriminate against any individuals for reasons of race, creed, sexual orientation, age, or physical disability.


Article V: Meetings

Section A
Executive Board meetings will be held twice a month. General meetings will be held at least once a month.

Section B
At least three members of the Executive Board, one of whom shall preside, must be present at an official meeting.

Section C
A quorum shall consist of at least one-third attendance of all active members.


Article VI: Elections

Section A
Elections for each of the Executive Board members shall be conducted in April of every academic year unless stated otherwise.

Section B
Nominations may only be made by active voting members.

Section C
Only active members are eligible to hold office. In order to be eligible for the office of President, the candidate must have been on the Executive Board for at least two years. In order to be eligible for the Office of Vice President, the candidate must have served on the Executive Board for at least one year.

Section D
A quorum is necessary to hold an election.

Section E
There are no limits on the number of terms for the Executive Board members, except for the President, who may only hold one term in office.

Section F
A special election to fill a vacancy on the Executive Board may be called at any time by either a unanimous decision of the remaining Executive Board members or by two-thirds vote of the quorum.


Article VII: Amendment Procedures

Section A
Amendments to the Constitution may be proposed by any active member of the KSA.

Section B
The Executive Board must evaluate the amendment proposal and present its decision no later than the next KSA general meeting.

Section C
If the proposed amendment is approved by three-quarters of the Executive Board, it shall be voted on by a quorum of all active members. Three-quarters of the quorum may pass the proposal.

Section D
All amendments are subject to the approval of the SAC Executive Board and the Student Council.


Article VIII: Impeachments & Resignations

Section A
Failure to abide by the principles and by-laws of this Constitution, or negligence of the duties required by a member of the Executive Board shall be cause for removal or impeachment.

Section B
Notice of such failure shall be brought to the Executive Board or the President by active voting members only, and will be announced by the President at the following general meeting.

Section C
A unanimous decision to impeach the officer in question must be reached by the Executive Board in a closed meeting.

Section D
Any person removed from office may not hold another KSA position until the next scheduled election meeting.