Article 1  The name of this organization is "Native American Student Association".

Article 2  The purpose of this organization shall be as follows:

a) Provide a support network for Native American/Alaskan Native students at Rice University
b) Promote awareness of the cultures of America's indigenous people.
c) Establish a link between alumni and current students at Rice.

Article 3  Members of this organization shall be as follows:
a) regular members: All students at Rice and their spouses are eligible
b) honorary members: All other persons interested in joining the club (i.e. faculty members, alumni, students at other universities, etc.) are eligible
c) At least one-half of the members must be members of the Rice community. The principal officers of the organization must be currently registered students at Rice University.

Article 4  All regular members must pay the established annual membership fee. Honorary members are not required to pay any membership fees.

Article 5
a) All decisions will be voted on by the regular members. In order to make a decision, 51% of the organization's regular members must be present.
b) In order to pass a decision, at least 51% of the present members must vote in the affirmative.

Article 6  The executive committee will consist of the following:
a) the Speaker, who shall make sure that, at all times, the organization is abiding by the rules and regulations set forth by the Student Association of Rice University. In the case that a representative is needed, the speaker will represent the organization on its behalf except in the case where another member has been agreed upon.

b) the Secretary/Treasurer, who shall keep and distribute minutes and announcements, maintain a correct balance of the organization's funds, who shall keep track of the checkbook of the organization, and who shall regularly make available a written breakdown of the income and expenses of the organization.

Article 7  Members of the executive committee shall be selected by general vote from the pool of candidates every year according to the measures described in Article 5.

Article 8  When necessary, special tasks can be assigned to members by vote according to the measures described in Article 5.

Article 9  The regular members shall vote on all money spent, except that the speaker shall have the power for a fiat of up to $50 on any one expenditure. Use of a fiat must be declared at the next meeting. The authority to sign checks shall be given to the members of the executive committee. Two signatures are required for each check.

Article 10  The selection of the faculty sponsor for the organization must be voted on according to the measures described in Article 5.

Article 11 Amendments to the Native American Student Association constitution can only be made by a vote according to the measure described in Article 5.

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