The Pre-Veterinary Medical Association

ARTICLE I: Name of Organization 
This organization shall be known as the Pre-Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA) of Auburn University. 

ARTICLE II: Purpose 
The purpose of the Pre-Veterinary Medical Association of Auburn University is to stimulate student interest in veterinary medicine, familiarize students with the expectations associated with pre-veterinary and veterinary education and the veterinary profession, and to build strong friendships among pre-vet students. The Pre-Veterinary Medical Association of Auburn University endeavors to improve scholarship and the quality of individuals entering the College of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University and beyond. 

ARTICLE III: Membership 
1. Membership shall be composed of any student at Auburn University who is interested in veterinary medicine and who has paid their current dues for the year. 2. Any member who is not in good conduct or is not working for the best interest of the Pre-Veterinary Medical Association may have their membership revoked without refund of dues by a majority vote of the executive board. 3. Full understanding and compliance of the constitution and bylaws is expected and assumed of all members. 

ARTICLE IV: Meetings 
Section 1. Regular Meetings: The PVMA will meet on the second and fourth Wednesday evenings of each month or as best determined by the executive board. 
Section 2.Special Meetings: Special meetings will be called by the executive board whenever needed. Committee meetings will be called by the committee chairperson. 
Section 3. Quorum: Business will be transacted at regular and special meetings by a majority vote of members present. 

ARTICLE V: Executive Board and Duties 
The executive board shall consist of: 
1. President - to preside over all meetings, to appoint special committees, to uphold the constitution, and to perform other duties which are normally expected of the president. 2. Vice-President - to preside over all meetings in the absence of the president, to assume the office of president should the president need to step down or leave the club, to serve as a liaison between the committees and the executive board, and to perform other duties which are normally expected of the vice-president. 3. Secretary - to record and report the minutes of each meeting, to provide a copy of the minutes upon request, to keep a current list of the membership, to notify the members of meetings and to keep all records of the PVMA. 4. Treasurer - to collect, maintain, and expend, with approval of the executive board, all moneys of the PVMA, to keep accurate records of all financial matters of the organization, and to present the financial records to the executive board and general membership on the first meeting of every month . 5. Faculty Advisor(s) - to counsel with and render guidance to the officers and members of this association. 6. It shall be the duty of the executive board to plan the program for all regular meetings, appoint standing committees and to serve wherever needed for the good of the PVMA. Aver's handbook on Essentials of Parliamentary Procedure and Robert's Rules of Order shall be the official reference in determining duties of officers not stated in this constitution. 

ARTICLE VI: Elections and Voting 
Elections of officers will be held at the second to last meeting of each year. New officers shall assume their duties at the following meeting. Terms of office for all elected officers shall be for one year. 

ARTICLE VII: General Organization 
Section 1. Standing Committees and Duties: 
1. Program Committee: A committee composed of the executive board and other appointed members as needed. Duties: To plan programs for coming meetings. 
2. Publicity Committee: A committee composed of a chairperson and other appointed members as needed. Duties: To prepare publicity, disseminate news of the PVMA, and to encourage attendance at meetings. 
3. Service Committee: A committee composed of a chairperson and other appointed members as needed. Duties: To plan service oriented activities for the organization 
4. Social Committee: A committee composed of a chairperson and other appointed members as needed. Duties: To plan social events for the organization 

Section 2. Finances 
1. Dues shall be fifteen dollars a year or an appropriate amount as determined by the executive board. 2. All moneys of the Pre-Veterinary Medical Association shall be maintained in an account solely for the organization at a chartered bank. 3. Disbursements in excess of fifty dollars must have prior approval by a majority vote of the executive board. Disbursements in excess of one-hundred and fifty dollars must receive a majority vote of members present at a regular meeting. 4. All checks must have two signatures: one will be the treasurer and the second may be from any other member of the executive board. 

Section 3. Parliamentary Procedure Robert's Rules of Order shall be recognized as the correct form for parliamentary rules by the PVMA. 

ARTICLE VIII: By-laws 
By laws may be adopted or changed only in the following manner: Any proposed by-law(s) must first be approved by a majority vote of the executive board. Upon approval, the proposed by-law(s) shall be brought up for a discussion and vote at a designated meeting of the PVMA. All members must be notified of this meeting and a copy of the proposed by-law(s) made available at least seven days in advance. A majority vote of the members present at said meeting is required for approval. The secret ballot shall be used. 

ARTICLE IX: Methods of Amendment 
This constitution may be amended only in the following manner: Any proposed amendment must first be approved by a majority vote of the executive board. Upon approval, the proposed amendment shall be brought up for a discussion and vote at a designated meeting of the PVMA. All members must be notified of this meeting and a copy of the proposed amendment made available at least seven days in advance. A majority vote of the members present at said meeting is required for approval. The secret ballot shall be used. 
This constitution is to replace the previously approved constitution from 1957. All rules and laws of the Pre-Veterinary Medical Association prior to this constitution's approval are now null and void.