RSO Constitution

RSO Constitution
2025-2026 Academic Year

Name

First Name

Last Name

Purpose

Membership

a. This organization shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, or status as an individual with disability, or as a protected veteran, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law

Fraternity & Sorority Organizations affiliated with the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life are permitted to operate as single sex organizations.

b. This organization agrees to keep its membership primarily to currently enrolled students at the University of Utah. Faculty, staff, and community members may participate in the organization; however, organization leadership must consist of all currently enrolled students at the university.

i. State what rights and privileges a member of this organization has:

c. This organization agrees to adhere strictly to the reasons and processes outlined below when removing a member.

i. State the reasons for the removal of a member of this organization:

ii. State the process for the removal of a member of this organization:

Meetings

a. State how often meetings will occur and what members can expect meetings will look like:

Leadership

a. State how this organization will choose its officers:

b. State when the leadership selection process will begin and when new officers will begin their term:

c. State how the organization will fill any vacancies throughout the year if needed:

d. Upon transfer of leadership, this organization agrees to complete all necessary procedures indicating change of leadership on Campus Connect within 60 days of the transferal.

If no date has been designated, indication of transferal shall be made within a minimum of 60 days prior to the end of the current academic semester.

e. This organization agrees to adhere strictly to the reasons and processes outlined below
when removing an officer

i. State the reasons for the removal of an officer of this organization:

ii. State the process for the removal of an officer of this organization:

Finances

a. This organization agrees to practice financial responsibility and manage organization funds in ways that are ethical, transparent, and compliant with state and federal law as
well as University of Utah policies where applicable.

i. State how this organization will manage its finances.

ii. If this organization has an off-campus bank account, state who has access to it (If non- applicable, write N/A):

Affiliations

a. State any affiliations with local, state, regional, or national organizations (If non-applicable, write N/A).

Advisors

a. All organizations are required to complete this section even if an advisor is notcurrently listed.

b. State how this organization will choose its advisor:

c. State the functions and duties of the advisor:

d. This organization agrees to adhere strictly to the reasons and processes outlined below
when removing an advisor.

i. State the reasons for the removal of an advisor of this organization:

ii. State the process for the removal of an advisor of this organization:

Approval

a. This organization agrees to submit this constitution and any subsequent amendments for
approval by the Department of Student Leadership & Involvement.

b. The officers of this organization agree to disclose this constitution and any subsequent amendments to all organization members, and receive a majority approval prior to submission to the Department of Student Leadership & Involvement.

c. The officers of this organization acknowledge that failure to disclose all sections of this constitution and any subsequent amendments to organization members may result in punitive action from the Department of Student Leadership & Involvement and the University of Utah.

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RSO Constitution2025-2026 Academic Year