Undergraduate International Relations Society Constitution

Article 1: Name

The official name of the club shall be the “UCLA Undergraduate International Relations Society.” The abbreviation or short name of the club shall be “UIRS.”

Article 2: Purpose

The purpose of UIRS shall be to:

Promote the International Relations and related programs at UCLA, and
Host speaking events in association with the Burkle Center and other related organizations with prominent members of the global international relations community, and
To present and develop greater undergraduate understanding of the diverse opportunities within International Relations, and
To create a forum which fosters debate and discussion of relevant international relations issues, and
Provide information on graduate programs in international relations, both at UCLA and elsewhere

Article 3: Membership

Membership is open to all undergraduates of the University of California Los Angeles. The Undergraduate International Relations Society, in accordance with applicable Federal and California State law and University of California policy, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, citizenship, or medical condition. Meetings and events are open to anyone. Membership in this organization is based solely on criteria stated in Article IV. The Undergraduate History Association will always function in a respectful and open capacity. There is a one-time only membership fee of $10 that covers miscellaneous costs such as printing, etc.

Article 4: Executives

President

The responsibility of the President is to:

Be ultimately responsible for all actions of the club, and
Be responsible for the overall direction of the club, and
Be responsible for coordinating the responsibilities of the (3) vice presidents, and Run the speaking, informational, and social events hosted by UIRS, andBe present at all UIRS meetings and be present or send an appropriate representative to all UIRS sponsored events.
Qualifications: The president of UIRS must be at least a 3rd year and have held at least on other position prior to running

Vice Presidents

Relations with School VP responsibilities are to:

Maintain with UCLA regarding our events and general focus, and
Work toward creating a better International Relations program at UCLA, and
Work toward greater funding from UCLA through partnership with the treasurer, and Keep advisor(s) informed as to our goals and accomplishments, and Be the primary liaison between UIRS and other groups on the UCLA campus.

Burkle Center / Speaker VP responsibilities are to:

Arrange and maintain all relations with the Burkle Center at UCLA, and
Coordinate all speaking events including non-Burkle center talks, and
Maintain communications regarding publicity, etc. with the Burkle Center

Internship / Career Opportunity VP responsibilities are to:

Work toward compiling a complete list of on-campus opportunities within the IR field, and
Be responsible for organizing an “IR opportunity fair,” and
Be responsible for the UIRS Journal, and
Be responsible for compiling graduate opportunities at UCLA

Public Relations VP responsibilities are to:

Coordinate the activities of the First Year representative, and
Coordinate the activities of the Media/Print Materials Chair, and
Be responsible for the official publications of the organization, and
Coordinate recruitment processes.

Treasurer’s responsibilities are to:

Apply for funding from various sources for the club, and
Maintain the financial records of the club, and
Assist with the speaking, informational and social events hosted by the club

Secretary’s responsibilities are to:

Keep accurate and complete, and comprehensive records of meetings, and
Keep accurate and complete records of meeting attendance, and
Assist VP with UIRS Journal, etc.

First Year Representative’s responsibilities are to:

Promote UIRS’s events in relevant first year courses

Media Chair’s responsibilities are to:

Create and maintain an updated and functional website, and
Be responsible for all print materials related to UIRS, and
Assist with speaking, informational, and social events hosted by UIRS.

Article 5: Finances

The sources of UIRS funding will be provided by:

All members of UIRS will be charged a one-time fee of $10
The Burkle Center for International Relations
The Student Programming Office at UCLA

Article 6: Meetings

There shall be a minimum of two meetings per quarter. A minimum of seven days notice must be given to members in order for a meeting to be considered valid, unless in the case of a overriding emergency requiring the unanimous consent of UIRS’s executives. Quorum will be set at 5 members, including the executives.

Article 7: Elections

Elections for the club executives are to be held no later than 6th week of Spring quarter. Nominations for positions should be made no later than 5th week of Spring quarter. The term of office shall take effect from summer to the following Spring quarter, a full one-year term.

Article 8: Amendments

An amendment to the UIRS constitution can only be proposed by the executive board and must be ratified by a __ vote of approval by the general membership. Quorum, as described in Article 6, is required for any amendment to be ratified.

last updated: February 7th 2002