1.  The name of this organization is "Rice Anime (Jo Mai Anime)".

2.  The purpose of this organization is to further Japanese art, animation, and culture and 
    their exposure to the Rice community.  

3.  Members of this organization shall be as follows:

	a)     Regular members:  all students at Rice and their spouses are eligible.
	b)     Faculty members:  all Rice faculty members and their spouses are eligible.
	c)     Associate members:  all non-Rice persons are eligible.
	d)     All officers must be students at Rice University.

4.  All regular and associate members must pay their respective established annual 
    membership fees.  Faculty members are not required to pay any membership fees.

5.  Decisions must be made by a simple majority of club officers unless 25% of the total 
    club members are present, in which case decisions will be decided by a simple majority 
    of all club persons present.

6.  The executive committee will consist of the following:

	a)    the President, who shall:

		1.     Oversee meetings and activities as able;
		2.     Make sure that at all times the organization abides by the rules and 
		       regulations set forth by the Student Association at Rice University;
		3.     Act as a representative of the organization in all cases except those 
                       which he/she officially delegates to another;

	b)    the Vice-President, who shall:

		1.    Oversee meetings in place of the President if the President is unable 
		      to do so;
		2.    Ensure that an activity is planned for each meeting and that it is
                      published at least a week beforehand on the club webpage;

	c)   the Secretary, who shall:
 
		1.    Maintain a web page and mailing list showing upcoming events and  
       		      announcements;
		2.    Be responsible for documenting all association paperwork;
		3.    Ensure that audiovisual equipment is checked before use to make sure it 
                      is in working order.

	d)   the Treasurer, who shall:

		1.     Maintain a correct balance of the organization's funds;
		2.     Keep a record of the income and expenses of the organization;
		3.     Keep track of the checkbook of the organization;
		4.     Collect dues.

	e)   the Librarian, who shall:

		1.     Maintain and expand the club's collection of movies, texts, and any
		       other media;
		2.     Update and maintain a working list of all titles and summaries;
		3.     Have scheduled hours at least once a week for paid members to borrow
		       media from the library;
		4.     Maintain an up-to-date list of titles borrowed and by whom;
		5.     Collect late fees on borrowed movies and texts and give all funds
		       collected to the Treasurer.

7.  Members of the executive committee shall be elected by general vote from the pool of 
    candidates every year by a majority vote of all members present.  The election must be 
    announced on the club mailing list at least a week in advance.  The pool of 
    candidates shall be composed of volunteers who have been seconded by another club member.  
    Should the need arise, members of the executive committee may be impeached by general vote 
    according to the measures described in article 5.

8.  All money allocated into funds for text and movie purchases, as well as all money spent 
    for other reasons, shall be voted on by the officers.  Two officer signatures are required 
    for each check, one always being the treasurer's.

9.  Amendments to the organization's constitution can only be made approval of a majority of 
    the club members present, who must compose at least 25% of the total club members, as well 
    as a majority of club officers or via an online vote by a majority of all the members.