CONSTITUTION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA OMAHA
COLLEGIATE ENTREPRENEURS’ ORGANIZATION

PREAMBLE

            We the members of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization, hereby submit ourselves to be governed by the constitution, rules and regulations as written in this constitution and approved by the Student Government.

ARTICLE I – NAME

This organization shall be known as the University of Nebraska Omaha Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization, (abbreviated as “CEO”)

ARTICLE II – PURPOSE

It is the purpose of this organization to inform, support, and inspire college students to be entrepreneurial and seek opportunity through enterprise creation.

ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP

Section 1.  All currently enrolled students of the University of Nebraska at Omaha and University of Nebraska students who pay University Program and Facilities fees at UNO are eligible for membership.

Section 2.  Membership is open and encouraged to all students as long as they demonstrate an interest in the organization

Section 3.  Membership types include active, passive, and alumni. Passive members include those individuals who primarily seek networking connections through the organization, and are not allowed any voting rights concerning the organization’s activities. Active members are those individuals who wish to participate in the operations and are concerned with the future of the organization and are current on payment of dues. Alumni members consist of active members of the past and have no voting rights over operations of the organization.

Section 4.  Membership status, of all kinds, may be revoked by a two-thirds majority vote of active members present when brought forth by a motion from an active member.

Section 5.  No one may be denied membership on the basis of race, color, age, disability, religion, gender, (including sexual harassment), national origin, marital status, Vietnam-era veteran status, political affliction, sexual orientation or any other unlawful reason.

ARTICLE IV – OFFICERS

            Section 1.  ELECTIONS

A.     NOMINATIONS - Officers run for election through self-nomination at the first meeting of the fall semester.

B.     QUALIFICATIONS OF OFFICERS - Officers must demonstrate interest in the club and must attend 75% of all official meetings to maintain their officer position

C.     ELECTION PROCEDURES - Officers will be elected by a majority vote of all members present at the first meeting of the fall semester.

D.     TERM OF OFFICE - Upon election, officer is granted a term which lasts until the first meeting of the fall semester the following year.

Section 2.  DUTIES OF OFFICERS - All officers are responsible to uphold the purpose of the organization which is to inform, support, and inspire students to be entrepreneurial and seek opportunity through enterprise creation. Officers have the option to form their own committee’s to perform their assigned duties if they feel it necessary.

A.     CEO - Duties of the Chief Executive Officer shall be:

1.  Preside at all meetings and be responsible for the enforcement of all the objectives, provisions and purposes of the constitution.

2.  Oversee the appropriation of funds for all debts and payments for the club with the aid of the other club officers.

3.  Represent the UNO Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization at outside events and in the mass media

4.  Organize and plan for future events consisting of regular meetings, weekend trips, fund raising events, conferences, and any other meetings as needed

                        B.  CMO - Duties of the Chief Marketing Officer shall be:

1.  Raise awareness of the club on campus and in the general public.

2.  Create marketing materials and other documents that promote the organization’s purpose and accomplishments

                        C.  CFO - Duties of the Chief Financial Officer shall be:

1.  Receive, receipt, record, and report all dues, fees, and monies to the president and organization, which will be available at all times.

2.  Keep an account of all receipts and disbursements of cash and be prepared to present all financial transactions of present and past semesters.

3.  Work towards raising funds in order to benefit the members of the organization and the organization itself.

                        D.  CIO - Duties of the Chief Information Officer shall be:

1.  Record the minutes of official meetings

2.  Maintain attendance records of active members and officers who attend each meeting

3.  Communicate the most recent meeting events to active members of the club who may have missed the last meeting

4.  Assist in maintaining the organizations’ webpage

Section 3.  Upon vacancy of any officer, replacement procedure will follow the election guidelines established in Section 1, A through D.

Section 4.  Officers may be impeached by the members’ consent.  During an official meeting, a motion may be brought forth by any active member, and a majority vote of two-thirds of active members present at the meeting is required for impeachment.

ARTICLE V – ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES

            Section 1.  The Executive Board shall consist of the officers and faculty advisors.  They shall have authority to make emergency decisions on behalf of the members.

            Section 2.  Internal standing committees, boards, or cabinets may be formed.

ARTICLE VI – ADVISOR(S)

            Section 1.  One advisor is required and a maximum of three advisors are allowed.

            Section 2.  Primary advisor must be a full-time employee or a faculty member of the University of Nebraska – Omaha.  At the last official meeting of the school year, the club membership will recommend continuation of the present advisor(s) or secure new advisor(s).

Section 3.  The advisor(s) will be secured on a volunteer basis.  The advisor(s)’ expenses for travel may be paid from the club treasury.

ARTICLE VII – MEETINGS AND PROCEDURES

Section 1.  Official Meetings will be held weekly.  Other non-official meetings are recommended, but not required, to be held monthly and as needed.

Section 2.  Attendance is only required by the officers, all other members are encouraged to come with no consequences for being absent at any number of meetings.

            Section 3.  3 Officers and 2 Active Members must be present to pass a motion.

            Section 4.  Robert’s Rules will be used for all other issues.

ARTICLE VIII – FINANCE

Section 1.  Annual dues of $40.00 must be paid by all active members upon their third meeting.

Section 2.  All on-campus fundraising events will be approved 2 weeks prior to the event as stated in the University’s guidelines.

Section 3.  Signatures from the CEO and CFO are required for any funds to be dispersed.

Section 4.  Financials may be reviewed at any meeting upon member request.

Section 5.  All active members’ expenses incurred in relation the club under $50 are reimbursed at the discretion of the CEO and CFO.

            Section 6.  All transactions above $50 must be approved by a majority vote of at
                             least 3 officers and 2 active members present at the meeting at
                             which the proposal to use funds occurs. These transactions must be
                             approved before the expenses are occurred.

ARTICLE IX – NON-CAMPUS AFFILIATION

Section 1.  All conferences and/or competitive events members participate in or the club sponsors shall abide by the rules of the sanctioning organization as set forth in their rules.

            Section 2.Members are not required to be affiliated with any non-campus groups

ARTICLE X – AMENDMENTS

            Section 1.Any active member may submit a proposal to amend the constitution.

            Section 2.  Amendments to the constitution can be made at any official meeting with a two-thirds vote of the active members in good standing present.

ARTICLE XI

Student Government must approve all changes to this constitution in the same manner as a completely new constitution.