Interpretation
“Organization” means University of Toronto Amateur Musician Association.
“Student” means full/part time student currently attending University of Toronto.
Article One: Name
The name of the student organization is University of Toronto Amateur Musician Association.
Article Two: Purpose
The objective of this organization is to promote the interests of University of Toronto students who play a musical instrument for fun, and have interest in classical music. We advocate for more on-campus access to room and instruments for practicing. To encourage and recognize good amateur musicians, the organization will hold free concerts performed by members.
Article Three: Membership
Membership into the University of Toronto Amateur Musician Association is open to all students, staff, faculty, and alumni of the University of Toronto . There is no discrimination based on age, sex, ethnicity, religion, etc. In order to be considered an active member, he/she will need to attend at least two events. Members will be required to give relevant personal information to the organization, such as name, student number, program of study, and email address.
Article Four: Finances
At the beginning of each school year, the executive will complete a budget for the coming year. The organization can raise money from donations at the concerts. The organization will also request funding from SAC and/or other organizations within or outside University of Toronto . To apply for funding for an event, an executive member of the organization is required to submit a proposal to the executive council. The proposal will be evaluated and voted on by the executive council; the proposal will be passed if two-thirds of the votes are in favour of it.
Article Five: Meetings
Executive meetings will be held once a month. Executive meetings are open to all the members, but only the executive members have voting power at these meetings. General meetings will be held once every two months. Emergency meetings can be called by any executive member at any time.
Article Six: Elections
Elections for the executive positions will be held any time between Apr 1st and Sep 30th. The exact date will be determined by the current executive council, and all members will be informed two weeks in advance. All members can run, and nominate any other members for the executive positions. The new executive member list will be emailed to all the members within two weeks after the election. Every member has an equal vote.
An executive member can be removed from his/her position due to serious misuse of organization funds or violation of the constitution. A two third majority vote of the general members is needed to remove an executive member from his/her position.
Article Seven: Amendments
Amendments to the constitution can only be made and passed at General Meetings, and a two-third-majority general member vote is required.
Article Eight: Executives
The Executive of the organization consists of at least four people: the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and the Secretary. When necessary, more executive members will be added. The executive positions must be held by students who are members of the organization. The signing officers will be the President and the Treasurer.
- The President is responsible for calling and holding all meetings, and supervising financial records and other activities of the organization.
- The Vice President(s) is/are responsible for assisting the President in all events and activities of the organization, and taking charge while the President is absent.
- The Treasurer(s) is/are responsible to keep all records and accounts of the financial activities of the organization.
- The Secretary(ies) is/are responsible for keeping record of all meetings and events of the organization.
- The Concert Coordinators are responsible for recruiting concert performers, auditioning potential performers, and printing out flyers and pamphlets for the concerts.
