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OFFICE
The principal office of the Chapter shall be in the city of Fairfax, Virginia, on the campus of the
George Mason University.
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J. To encourage and support education programs essential to the development and
maintenance of the profession.
K. To recognize and honor the leaders of the profession.
L. To do and perform any lawful act and service to further the growth and recognition of the
profession.
Secretary Must:
o keep a roll of all the members names and contact information, including e-mail, phone
numbers, etc.;
o notify all members of meetings;
o record the minutes and maintain a file of all proceedings of the Chapter's meetings;
o compile agendas before each meeting;
o distribute agenda and minutes to all members, faculty and staff before and after each
meeting;
o administer the Chapter's member list and correspondence;
o notify the members of any matters as directed by the officers;
o work with and provide information needed by the Vice President and the President in the
drafting of the annual report to the Chapter;
o enforce the Chapter's constitution and GMUs policies.
o Should the Secretary fail to fulfil his or her duties according to this constitution, a majority
vote during a board meeting may remove him or her from office
Treasurer Must:
o be controller of the accounts of the Chapter under the supervision of the President;
o develop a budget, soliciting and collecting dues (if it is relevant) from all members at the
beginning of the Fall and Spring semester; depositing all funds in the Chapter's account;
o pay out such sums as are required to carry out the Chapter's policies and activities;
o maintain accurate records of the Chapter's funds;
o report financial status to the members at scheduled meetings;
o serve as liaison between the Chapter and the Student Funding Board and the National
Society regarding finances;
o handle all other financial matters;
o work with and provide financial report and information needed by the Vice President and
the President in the drafting of the annual report to the Chapter;
o enforce the Chapter's constitution and GMUs policies.
o Should the Treasurer fail to fulfil his or her duties according to this constitution, a majority
vote during a board meeting may remove him or her from office
If the officer has graduated and is no longer enrolled, the officer may have associate status
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Officer candidates must have minimum GPA of 2.5.
ADVISOR
At least one, but no more than two Faculty Advisors shall be on record for the Chapter at all times.
The primary Faculty Advisor must be a full time member of the faculty or staff at George Mason
University.
The Faculty Advisors are members in good standing of the Society.
Should a vacancy arise for any reason, potential Faculty Advisors shall be nominated by members at
a regular or annual Chapter meeting by a Chapter member. Upon a majority vote of present
members and consent of the nominee, the President shall report the voting results to the Chapter and
submit the name of the Advisor-elect to another Faculty Advisor for approval. If no other Faculty
Advisor is on record, the name of the Advisor-elect will be submitted to the Regional Governing
Board for approval.
The advisors may offer guidance and support for the organization, but do not have a vote.
The Advisors shall:
A. Advise Chapter Officers regarding Chapter business.
B. Serve as liaison between the Chapter and the Faculty, Departments, and Administrative
units of the George Mason University.
C. Serve as liaison between the Chapter and the Governing Bodies of the Region and Society.
D. Provide or arrange arbitration for disputes among members regarding chapter business.
Attendees
o All members of the Society, Region and Chapter are welcome to attend any meeting.
In addition non-members are welcome to attend but will not have voting privileges
concerning any of the Chapter activities or functions.
Constitution Ratified on: (September 28th, 2010), Amended: (April 25th, 2017)
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