Constitution of Clarion University Model
United Nations
Preamble
We, the members of Clarion University Model United Nations, in order to develop an active student organization, do
hereby establish this constitution.

Article I. Clarion University Model United Nations
The name of this organization will be Clarion University Model United Nations, herein abbreviated as CMUN.

Article II. Mission Statement
The purpose of CMUN is to provide college students with the chance to learn, share and talk about current global and
domestic issues, the inner working of the United Nations, and group-setting communication skills, by attending the
National Model United Nations Conference.

Article III. Organization Functions
Clarion University Model United Nations

Article IV. Membership
Clarion University Model United Nations will offer membership once a year, at the beginning of the fall semester.
Membership will be based off of applications and interviews. All quality applicants will be accepted. Applications can
be accepted on a rolling basis, though they may not be deemed eligible to to the conference, unless a member steps
down from their position during the semester and a position needs to be filled. CMUN members shall:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Be a full-time student
Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0, be in good academic standing, and not on academic probation
Plan on attending Clarion University for at least two more consecutive semesters
Miss no more than three (3) meetings

There are $20.00 dues due at the beginning of the school year.

Article V. Executive Positions
Section 1: President
The President is in charge of leading meetings, calling special meetings (with at least two (2) days’ notice), and
serving as the spokesperson for CMUN. The President shall also be responsible for writing, sending, and requesting
of all correspondence unless otherwise noted by the CMUN.

Section 2: Vice President of Service
The Vice President of Service manages service opportunities and member participation. In the event that the
President is unable to run the meeting, the Vice President of Service will run the meeting instead.

Section 3: Treasurer
The Treasurer will keep an accurate account of the CMUN accounts; they will also be expected to report on the
current standing of all financial obligations and accounts at the meetings. Fundraising shall be tracked and

orchestrated by the Treasurer. In the event that the Vice President of Service is unable to run the meeting, the
Treasurer will run the meeting instead.

Section 4: Secretary
The Secretary will be responsible for recording the happenings of the meetings. The Secretary must also maintain
any necessary documents and supplies. In the event that the Treasurer is unable to run the meeting, the Secretary
will run the meeting instead.

Article VI. Election Process
Executive member positions (President, Vice President of Service, Treasurer, and Secretary) will be elected for the
new term yearly by vote of the current active members. Current members may be nominated for any executive
position 2 weeks prior to the election. A ballot will be composed 24 hours prior to the election for each member to fill
out. Each member will receive one ballot and their votes will remain secret. The winners must receive a plurality of
the votes. The current executive member positions must transition the new leaders for at least 1 week prior to turning
over the position, which means shadowing them and participating in all exec position activities.

Article VII. Meetings and Events
Section 1: Weekly Meetings
The chapter will hold weekly meetings (as one unified team) to discuss the following:








Progress on current research assignments
Preparation for upcoming NMUN Conferences
Fundraising updates and strategies
Upcoming events and brainstorm marketing ideas
Announcements/feedback from team leaders
Discussion amongst group about upcoming projects, ideas, etc.

Section 2: Meeting Schedule
The regular meetings of the CMUN shall be held on every week that class is in session.

Section 3: Special Meetings
Special meetings may be arranged by the CMUN President, provided that at least two (2) days’ notice is given prior
to the meeting.

Section 4: Quorum
Two-thirds (2/3) of the active members must be present to constitute quorum for election and official business that
require a vote.
To win a vote, we only need a simple majority.

Article VIII. Amendments
Section 1: Submission
Any member of the CMUN may submit amendments of the Constitution of CMUN

Section 2: Notice
Any such proposed amendments of the Constitution of the CMUN shall be sent to all active members with two (2)
weeks’ notice.

Section 3: Ratification

Must then be approved by student senate, vp of student affairs, and president of clarion university.

Article IX. Statement of Compliance
Clarion University Model United Nations has read and agrees to fully comply with the NMUN policies. We understand
that the organization’s registration is contingent on acceptance of these policies.

Article X. Ratification
Section 1:
Approval of the Constitution of the CMUN by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members of the CMUN voting shall be
required for the ratification of this Constitution of the CMUN.

Section 2:
This Constitution of the CMUN shall take precedence over any and/or all previous documents pertaining to the body
and/or members of the CMUN.

Section 3:
Th These Bylaws, and its amendments, shall become effective upon ratification by the members of Model UN and
following the approval of the Student Senate of Clarion University of Pennsylvania, the vice president for student &
university affairs, and the president of Clarion University.