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Article I. Name of Organization 
 The organization shall be named One Indiana University (ONE IU).
Article II. Purpose 
ONE IU is a student organization which seeks to foster racial understanding via interaction and communication across racial lines. The primary philosophy of ONE IU is that human beings despite the various shades of skin tone, are essentially more alike then different. In order to eliminate the fears, stereotypes, and other pathologies born of a lack of knowledge and exposure, ONE IU will seek to provide opportunities for individuals from diverse racial groups and backgrounds to meet and communicate openly and honestly, in a safe environment where all are in pursuit of truth and understanding regarding the notion of race and its impact on world culture.
Article III. Membership 

Any one committed to the purpose of the organization as explicated in Article II is entitled to become a member of ONE IU. ONE IU seeks diversity with regards to age, ability, gender, race, creed, and sexual orientation.

The majority of active members must be persons officially affiliated with the university, students, staff, and faculty.

Article IV. Officers and Elections
 President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Parliamentarian
Officers shall be elected by the majority vote of all active members attending the steering committee meeting of April.
Article V. The Executive Committee 

The following positions shall constitute the executive committee.

Graduate Advisor (Indiana University Student Foundation)
Graduate Advisor (Co-Founder's Designee)
Student Assistant (Staff Adviser's Designee)
Student Assistant (faculty Adviser's Designee)
Staff Adviser (Director, IUSF, or Designee)
faculty Adviser (Co-Founder or Co-Founder's Designee)
President (ONE IU)

Article VI. The Steering Committee 

The following organizations and individuals shall constitute the Steering Committee.

The Executive Committee
Officers of ONE IU
The American Indiana Student's Association
The Asian American Student's Association
The Black Student Union
The Black Graduate Student's Organization
Latinos Unidos
Indiana University Student's Association (IUSA)
Indiana University Student Foundation (IUSF)
The Panhellenic Council
The Pan-Hellenic Inter-Fraternal Council

The purpose of the steering committee is to provide general leadership for the organization. Steering committee members are expected to chair and/or serve on committees and serve as ambassadors of the organization.

Article VII. Meetings 

 Steering committee meetings will be held monthly. The audience for steering committee meetings are the executive committee and the student organization listed under article V.

Mass meetings will be held monthly. The audience for mass meetings includes the general public, the general membership, non-members, and steering committee members.

Any steering committee member may convene a meeting provided that there is a ten day notice. Decisions which are made are binding provided that the meeting has a quorum.

Article VIII. Amendment Process

The Constitution can be amended by a two-thirds vote of those members present at the April meeting of the steering committee. A quorum of active members must be present.

Any proposed constitutional change should be announced at the March mass meeting as well as the March steering committee meeting.




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