| Date: Nov.
2000 (Drafted)
Drafted By: Adam Asare, Eng-Chew Ang, Cheng-Wei Chen, Yi-Shan
Chen (Sandy), Chien-Ju Lin
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Article I : Name |
The name of this organization
shall be the Buddhist Association MU. Its abbreviation shall be
MUBA.
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Article II: Statement of Purpose |
The Association exists to introduce Buddhism through
understanding and undertaking Buddhist teachings using meditation
practice, discussion groups, & community service. It strives
to enable individuals to find peace and happiness irrespective
of the conditions life may offer.
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Article III: Membership, Eligibility & Requirements |
MUBA welcomes all those interested in Buddhism to
apply for membership. Any individual over the age of 18 may be
an active member to vote or hold office. Upon registration with
the Secretary and participation in two activities, an individual
becomes eligible to vote or hold office. The requirement for maintaining
MUBA membership is involvement in two activities per year. The
activities include all MUBA general meetings and events. At the
end of each year, members who do not meet this requirement automatically
lose membership rights (to vote or hold office). No membership
dues are required. We will not restrict membership based upon
race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age,
religion, or handicap. The organization shall remain in compliance
with all federal, state, local, and M.U. policies.
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Article IV: Organizational Structure |
MUBA
is organized through three main committees: Executive, Buddhist
Studies, and Community Service. An elected chairperson will lead
each committee. The responsibilities of each committee are described
as follows.
- The Executive Committee shall set meeting
agendas, conduct meetings, hold elections, keep records of
meetings, keep current profiles of all members and the committees
that they are a part of, manage financial activities, collect
activities report from other committees, and coordinate all
other committees.
- The Buddhist Studies Committee shall organize
activities that promote learning of Buddhist Principles. Activities
may include discussions, lectures, meditation sessions, temple
visits/retreats, and study groups. Additional responsibilities
include maintaining the MUBA library of books and cassettes.
- The Community Service Committee shall
plan all external community service oriented activities. Activities
may include planning visits to convalescent homes, shelters,
and hospitals, along with picnics, benefit performances, and
fund raising.
The responsibilities of the committee chairs
are:
1. Plan activities.
2. Carry out other duties as described above.
3. Maintain records,
plans, and activities in a database. After an activity, the responsible
committee shall file
a report with the Executive Committee.
4. Recruit committee members as needed to carry out the committee
responsibilities described above.
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Article V: Process for Selection of Officers |
Chairpersons will be elected before the end of every
year. Members can nominate other members, including themselves,
for positions. The outcome will be determined by a simple majority
(>50%) vote by the entire membership. The President will only
vote in instances where there is a tie among candidates.
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Article VI: Process for Removal of Officers |
Any active member can question an officer’s
legitimacy to hold office. Should this occur, charges will be
brought forth during a meeting and the officer in question will
be given an opportunity to speak in his or her defense. After
the proceedings, a vote will be taken to remove the officer. A
2/3-majority vote by the entire membership is required for removal
to occur.
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Article VII: Meetings |
- Meetings shall be held on a weekly basis
throughout the school year.
- A quorum shall consist of 40% of the
members at a meeting.
- Emergency meetings can be called a chairperson.
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Article VIII: Making Amendments |
The following
is the procedure to create an amendment:
- Announce the intent to add an amendment during a general
meeting.
- The proposed amendment shall be proposed and discussed
during the next general meeting.
- After discussion of the proposed amendment, a vote shall
be taken among the committee chairs. If the proposal receives
a simple majority vote (> 50%) of the entire membership,
it is then submitted to SOGA for approval.
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Article IX: Faculty/Staff Advisor |
The faculty/staff advisor is a full-time (or 75%)
employee of the University of Missouri-Columbia. Graduate Assistants
who are employed at least 75% time may serve as advisors with
approval of the Coordinator of Student Organizations.
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Article X: Dissolution |
| To dissolve this organization, it has to be voted
and approved by a 2/3 majority of the entire membership. In the
event of dissolution, all unspent funds shall be donated to non-profit
charity groups after meeting all fiscal liabilities of this organization.
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