1.     The name of this organization is Club Chouette.

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

a) provide a support network for Francophone and Francophile students at Rice.
b) promote awareness of the French and French-speaking cultures.
c) establish a link between current students, alumni, faculty and staff at Rice.

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 each organization must be currently registered students at Rice University.

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

5.     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. In order to pass a decision, at least 51% of the present members must vote in the affirmative.

6.     The executive committee will consist of the following:

a) the President, who shall oversee all the meetings and activities, and 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 president will represent the organization on it behalf except in the case where another member has been assigned by vote according to the measure described in article 5.

b) the Vice-president, who shall be responsible for documenting all association paperwork and who will distribute the minutes from all meetings. In the absence of the President, should fulfill his tasks.

c) the Treasurer, who shall 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.

The presence of all members of the executive committee is mandatory for all regular meetings.

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.

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

9.     All money spent shall be voted on by the regular members. The authority to sign checks shall be given to the members of the executive committee. Two signatures are required for each check.

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

11. Amendments to the organization's constitution can only be made by a vote according to the measure described in article 5.

Un Club Chouette vaut mieux que deux tu l’auras.

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