Constitution Facts
What does Town Hall replace?
Morning Meeting
According to Article III Section 7 of the Constitution, how many EC Meetings do you have to attend to run for CoChair?
6
What is Quorum?
( fifty percent plus one)
Who can pass a bill in EC?
Anyone!
Who are the Stakeholders?
The people who created the proposal
What happens if a CoChair resigns?
The secretary takes over until a new CoChair is elected. If there is no make up election after March 1st, the secretary will act as CoChair for the rest of the year
According to Article VI Section 1 of the Constitution, who votes on amendments to the constitution?
The entire school community
How many signatures are needed for a proposal to be considered?
At least 10
Class presidents must utilize class meetings to communicate what with their constituents?
Updates on Executive Committee
Who are the Stakeholders?
Everyone who would be affected by this proposal
How many votes are needed for the Constitution to be amended?
two-thirds affirmative vote of a quorum (fifty percent plus one)
According to Article III Section 9, how many candidates must run for CoChair or Secretary to hold a primary before the general election?
4
How many EC voting roles are there?
25
What is the role of the Secretary
Keeping meeting minutes & attendance
Communication with EC members (via email)
Attending weekly EC Leadership Meetings
Upholding the EC website & constitutional procedures
Who are the signatories?
These are people who support the proposal
Who would fill in during the absence of the Head of the School?
The Head of the Upper School would act in their stead for the purposes of executing this Constitution.
According to Article III, Section 4 boarding student representatives must represent what parts of the community?
Circle Dorms and Hill Dorms
Who has the power to veto decisions of the Executive Committee?
The Head of The Masters School
What is the Role of CAM
Responsibilities:
Moderating club boards
Running bimonthly town halls with club leaders
Creating a biweekly scoop email for club activities
Representing clubs as voting members in EC
Managing Club Website
What is the first Article of a Bill and what is its purpose?
Article 1 is the Rationale. The Rationale is where you explain why your proposal is being proposed.
What happens if a candidate for any position of EC plans to attend a term away program for either semester during the upcoming school year?
The highest ranked runner-up will be offered the opportunity to assume their position during their absence; if the highest ranked runner-up declines, the opportunity shall be passed down among the other candidates in a descending order according to the outcome of the election.
According to Article V Section 1 of Constitution, where to bills go after they are passed?
To the Head of School and/or the academic committee
Who are all of the EC voting members?
Class presidents (8), boarding representatives (2), day student representatives (2), Diversity Ambassador Co-Chairs (2), CAM representatives (2), and faculty representatives (4). Each person elected in this capacity shall have one vote. In addition to these specialized representatives, the following members shall have one vote, representing the school at-large: Co-chairs (2), secretary (1), Dean of Students (1), Head of the Upper School (1).
Which EC members are responsible for hosting and arranging town halls?
Boarding and Day student representatives
What is the second article of a bill and what is its purpose?
The second article is the Main Proposal. The Main Proposal is where you talk about the change you want to propose. Outline details on your change(s), and how it would solve the problem you are trying to combat.