Constitution

Constitution of the Iowa Student Personnel Association

Article I

The name of the organization shall be the Iowa Student Personnel Association.

Article II

The purposes of the Iowa Student Personnel Association are to:

A. Encourage the exchange of information among Iowa student personnel professionals, educators, graduate students, and practitioners.

B. Encourage positive relationships among all levels of practitioners in higher education and all sizes of institutions.

C. Develop and execute state-wide staff development opportunities.

Article III

Membership is open to persons, who are in the field of post-secondary education, pay dues, and are interested in the mission of the organization.

Article IV

Section 1. Officers

Section 2. Election of Officers

Section 3. Duties

Article V

Section 1.  Purpose

Section 2. Membership

Section 3. Financial Responsibilities

Article VI

Section 1. Annual Business Meeting

Section 2. Other Business Meetings

Article VII

By-laws consistent with the Constitution may be adopted or amended by a majority vote of the members actually voting at any business meeting provided advanced notification of the proposal is sent to all members prior to the business meeting. Changes may also be made by mail ballot provding two-thirds of the membership respond.

Article VII

Section 1. Amendments

Section 2. 30-Day Notification

Section 3. Distribution