UWSP Student Law Enforcement Association Constitution

Preamble –

            The objectives of this organization include the provision of its members the opportunity to learn all aspects of law enforcement. Including various techniques that would further educate and assist the student body in a career in law enforcement, including but not limited to environmental law enforcement. Through extended training, guest speakers, public service, and other opportunities that arise SLEA members will gain the experience and knowledge that they will need in their chosen law enforcement related career. Members will also receive up to date law enforcement job announcements on a regular basis. The organization will provide practical skills in human relations with all types of people as well as gain exceptional group working skills.

 Article I –

            The Student Law Enforcement Association

 Article II –

            Membership is open to all students without regard to age, race, creed, handicap, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.  Students should have a sincere interest in any aspect of law enforcement.  Students must also be of good moral character and in good academic standing.  Participating membership must include at least (5) students in good academic standing (Cum. GPA 2.0 or above).  Illegal or unethical conduct by a member can result in termination of membership. The termination of a member will be made by a majority of the officers and the organization advisor.  The termination of an officer will be made by a majority of the remaining officers and the organization advisor.  The termination of a member or officer will be discussed and determined at the next Board and Officer Meeting.  The definition for all illegal or unethical membership conduct matters may be found in the Student Law Enforcement Association “Code of Conduct” policy.  Membership termination will be determined by the parameters set within the Code of Conduct policy revised in the spring of 2006.  (See “Code of Conduct” attachment) Law enforcement officers are held to a higher standard in society and this organization will reflect that in its membership. There are no limits to the number of members.

 Article III

Section I –

All officers are expected to participate in SLEA opportunities and foster new ideas to improve upon and/or expand existing opportunities.  All officers and cabinet members need to attend the weekly cabinet and officer meetings unless extenuating circumstances prevail. Officers and cabinet members must devote at least three hours each week in the office.  Each officer position will be responsible for organizing at least one SLEA function.  Although officer positions are split up by title, all officers must function as one entity.

President – The President shall act as the executive officer and is responsible for conducting meetings and completing necessary and routine duties not otherwise mentioned in the constitution.

Vice President – The Vice President shall be prepared to act as President when needed and shall conduct other duties in cooperation with the President.

Secretary – The Secretary shall be responsible for all secretarial duties such as minutes, keeping up to date job announcements, attendance records, and other duties in cooperation with the President and Vice President.

Treasurer – The Treasurer shall be responsible for maintaining financial records, disbursing authorized funds, budgets, promoting the organization and other duties in cooperation with the other officers.

Web Designer – The Web Designer shall be responsible for maintaining an up to date website.  The Web Weaver should continue to improve and expand the SLEA website and shall be responsible for other duties in cooperation with the other officers.

Section II –

Any full or part time student that is a current member in good academic standing may run for and hold any of the officer or cabinet positions mentioned in Section I or Article 4 respectively.  Any member wishing to run for any SLEA officer or cabinet position must have a minimum of two semesters left to complete at UW-Stevens Point and be a full or part-time student in good academic standing (Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above). Nominations for the officer positions and cabinet positions will be submitted to the current officers at least two weeks prior to elections. Nominees will complete a history profile and explanation for interest in the position two weeks prior to the election.  Nominee profiles will be made available to the general membership at least one week prior to elections. Elections will be held during the last two meetings of the fall semester.  The officer elections will be held during the second to last meeting of the fall semester.  The cabinet elections will be held during the last meeting of the fall semester.  At these meetings, all nominees will be given no more than five minutes to present themselves to the present voting membership. If candidate runs for multiple positions, they will only be allowed one minute to campaign for that specific position.  No more than three minutes will be allowed for questions. Voting members may then cast a ballot for the presenting candidates for each officer or cabinet position.  All elected positions will be effective the following spring semester.  All officer and cabinet member terms will run from the last day of finals in December to the last day of finals in the following December (approximately 12 months).  Incoming and outgoing officers are required to hold the same moral and ethical standards as described by the code of conduct.  Violations for both outgoing and incoming officers will be punishable as if they are officers. 

Article IV –

SLEA Cabinet - In addition to officer positions, the membership will also elect a cabinet.  This cabinet will consist of five members (one senior, one junior, one sophomore, one freshman and one open position for any SLEA member).  In the event that a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior are not nominated or do not run for a cabinet position, that cabinet position becomes an open position for any SLEA member to fill.  Cabinet members shall be responsible for leading SLEA projects and recruiting necessary membership to accomplish the goals of the project set before them.  Projects will be determined by the officers.  Cabinet members are expected to attend all officer meetings under the same expectations as an officer, actively participate in discussions, and provide officers with new ideas and perspectives regarding discussion topics.

Any full or part time student that is a current member in good academic standing may run for and hold any cabinet position mentioned in the preceding paragraph.  Any member wishing to run for any SLEA cabinet position must have a minimum of two semesters left to complete at UW-Stevens Point and be a full or part-time student in good academic standing (Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above). Nominations for the cabinet positions will be submitted to the current officers at least two weeks prior to the elections. Nominees will complete a history profile and explanation for interest in the position two weeks prior to the election.  Cabinet nominee profiles will be made available to the general membership at least one week prior to the elections. The cabinet elections will be held during the last meeting of the fall semester.  At these meetings, all nominees will be given a maximum of five minutes to present themselves to the present voting membership. If candidate runs for multiple positions, they will only be allowed one minute to campaign for that specific position.  No more than three minutes will be allowed for questions.  Voting members may then cast a ballot for the presenting candidates for each cabinet position.  All elected positions will be effective the following spring semester.  All officer and cabinet member terms will run from the last day of finals in December to the last day of finals in the following December (approximately 12 months).  Incoming and outgoing officers are required to hold the same moral and ethical standards as described by the code of conduct.  Violations for both outgoing and incoming officers will be punishable as if they are officers. 

 Article V –

             Section I –

            The officers shall meet at any given time throughout the school year. These officer meetings shall be open to all members if they wish to attend; however it is not mandated that the officers publicly announce these meetings.  Cabinet members are expected to attend.

            Section II –

General membership meetings will occur on a regular basis; every Monday during the academic school year. General meetings will only be held when school is in session.

 Article VI –

Annual membership dues will be ten (10) dollars.   Membership dues may be paid at five (5) dollars per semester or ten (10) dollars per academic school year.  Membership dues will be collected at the beginning of each semester (spring and fall).  In the event that the organization is dissolved, all funds given to SLEA by the Student Government will be turned over to the Student Government Association after all outstanding debts are paid.  All Funds in the SFO account shall be spent by SLEA.

Article VII –

            The Constitution may be amended by a 2/3 – majority vote of the general floor at any regular meeting provided that prior notification and discussion was made. A quorum shall be declared for the purpose of amending the Constitution when ten (10) members are present at the regular voting meeting.

 Article VIII –

            See Article Vll

IX

            Renewed and Ratified on March 26, 2006 by membership.

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