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Preamble to the Constitution: This constitution provides for the existence and operation of The Ohio State University chapter of the College Republicans. College Republicans are the sole point of contact on campus for students to access the Republican Party. This chapter shall provide all students equal access to the opportunities that can be afforded by the chapter. The Ohio State University College Republicans shall also function as a constant Republican presence on the campus and communicate the messages of the Republican Party to the university community. It will represent the elected officials and candidates for general election endorsed by the Franklin County Republican Party, Ohio Republican Party, and the Republican National Committee. Constitution: Article I: Membership & General Chapter Meetings Section I: This chapter shall qualify as members any person(s) enrolled as undergraduate students at The Ohio State University, Main Campus, who have both recorded attendance at two (2) regular chapter meetings and paid the annual membership dues, to be determined by majority vote in any given academic year. In the case of malicious intent, the Executive Committee may create additional qualifications, including but not limited to registration as a Republican elector and renunciation of membership in other partisan organizations. All members may vote in elections and on amendments or resolutions when present. Section II: Regular chapter meetings shall be held no fewer than five times per academic quarter, sans Summer Quarter. There shall be a regular chapter meeting held in the first week of each quarter, members must be notified by the Executive Committee of meeting times no less than forty-eight (48) hours in advance. Regular meetings are to be held as open meetings; non-members may attend all meetings excepting those in which elections are held. Minutes of regular meetings will be made available upon request by members; attendance will be tabulated for each regular meeting. Section III: The regular chapter meetings will be considered a meeting of the Central Committee and shall be conducted by the Executive Committee Chairman. Regular meetings must also provide for reports from officers including but not limited to: Secretary, Treasurer, Central Committee Chairman, and Central Committee Co-Chairman. Article II: Executive Committee Officers & Meeting Protocol Section I: There shall be an Executive Committee in the chapter consisting of the following elected officers: Executive Committee Chairman, Executive Committee Vice-Chairman, Secretary, Central Committee Chairman, and Central Committee Co-Chairman; the following confirmed officers: Treasurer and Executive Director; and the following officers appointed by the Executive Committee Chairman, including but not limited to: Finance Director, Communications Director, Sergeant-at-Arms, Social Planner/Event Coordinator, Conservative Week Chairman, Campaign Liaison, Undergraduate Student Government Liaison, and a Public Affairs Director. Section II: The Executive Committee shall act as the governing body for the chapter and will steer the general activities of the chapter. Meetings of the Executive Committee shall be held prior to Central Committee meetings no less than three (3) times per academic quarter and no less than two (2) times during Summer Quarter. All elected and confirmed officers must be present at these meetings; all appointed officers must be present when summoned by the Executive Committee. Meetings of the Executive Committee shall be closed meetings; minutes of these meetings shall be sealed for one (1) full calendar year following the meeting date. Section III: The Executive Committee Vice-Chairman shall conduct the meetings of the Executive Committee. In voting matters, the Secretary, Treasurer, Central Committee Chairman, and Central Committee Co-Chairman will each hold one (1) vote; the Executive Committee Chairman will hold two (2) votes. The Executive Committee Vice-Chairman shall hold one (1) vote in addition to these, to be cast only in the case of a tie. The votes shall be conducted by roll call vote and recorded by the Secretary and the Executive Committee Vice-Chairman, and shall take place in the following order: Central Committee Co-Chairman, Central Committee Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary, Chairman, and Vice Chairman, if necessary. Article III: Delineation of Duties and Separation of Powers for Executive Committee Officers Section I: The Executive Committee Chairman shall act as the president of the chapter and the chief officer and ambassador to the university community. He shall preside over Central Committee meetings, and shall only vote at said meetings to break a tie, which he must do. His vote and decision will be binding and irrevocable. Presiding over Central Committee meetings shall include direction of debate and discussion as well as holding the Chair’s privilege. Section II: The Executive Committee Vice-Chairman shall act as the deputy officer of the chapter and shall assume the duties of the Executive Committee Chairman in the event of his absence at a Central Committee meeting. He shall preside over all meetings of the Executive Committee and hold the Chair’s privilege during that time. He may vote at Central Committee meetings, unless in the position of acting Chairman, and his vote at Executive Committee meetings is only exercised to break a tie, which he must do. This vote and decision is binding and irrevocable. He shall also notify all members of the Executive Committee of their meeting times. The Executive Committee Vice-Chairman shall work with all other officers and oversee their work as necessary. In the event of the permanent absence of the Executive Committee Chairman, he shall succeed him in that office, and a special election will be held to fill the office of Vice-Chair. Section III: The Secretary shall hold the following duties at both Executive and Central Committee meetings: record minutes of meetings, records current membership, records vote totals at all meetings, and shall collaborate with the Sergeant-at-Arms to create the list of eligible voters in an election or vote on amendments and resolutions. Section IV: The Treasurer shall be appointed by the Executive Committee and then confirmed by majority vote of the Central Committee. Duties of the treasurer will include presiding over and tracking all financial matters concerning the chapter, managing the chapter’s accounts, balancing the checkbook, and giving a quarterly report to the Central Committee. During one of the first two Central Committee meetings of the Fall Quarter, a prepared tentative budget shall be presented. A report will also be given at each Executive Committee meeting. The Treasurer will work with the Finance Director on chapter fund raising and the Social Planner/Event Coordinator and Conservative Week Chairman on budgeting matters pursuant to their duties. Section V: The Central Committee Chairman and the Central Committee Co-Chairman shall be the voice of the Central Committee at meetings of the Executive Committee. They shall give reports at Central Committee meetings on the actions of the Executive Committee and shall make themselves available for constituents to communicate concerns to them. They shall both represent the will of the Central Committee to the Executive Committee and be the liaison between the two committees. Section VI: The Executive Director shall be appointed by the Executive Committee Chairman and be confirmed by the balance of the Executive Committee. He shall serve as the de facto Sergeant-at-Arms during all Executive Committee meetings and maintain order as such. In the absence of the Executive Committee Chairman at these meetings, he shall hold the two (2) votes of the Chairman and serve as his proxy. The Executive Director shall be the liaison between the other appointed officers and the Executive Committee, as well as actively work to increase membership. To accomplish this duty of recruitment, he shall hold no less than one (1) recruitment campaign per academic quarter, sans Summer Quarter. Section VII: The Finance Director shall collaborate with the Treasurer and Communications Director to raise funds for operational expenditures of the chapter. They shall undertake no less than one (1) fund raising initiative per academic quarter, including Summer Quarter. He will also collaborate with the Conservative Week Chairman and the Social Planner/Event Coordinator to obtain funding for their respective needs. Section VIII: The Communications Director shall notify all members of Central Committee meetings no less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. All other duties shall be at the discretion of the Executive Committee, including but not limited to: advertising speaking guests, promotion of chapter events, and the creation of chapter fund raising letters with the Treasurer and Finance Director. Section IX: The Sergeant-at-Arms shall have three (3) duties: maintain order at all Central Committee meetings, call all meetings to order with the Pledge of Allegiance and/or an invocation, and preside over all elections and the filing process for said elections. Section X: The Social Planner/Event Coordinator shall collaborate with the Executive Committee Vice-Chairman, Finance Director, Executive Director, and Treasurer to plan all events throughout the academic year, to be held at their discretion. He shall hold no less than one (1) social event per academic quarter, sans Summer Quarter. He shall also collaborate with the Conservative Week Chairman to plan the Annual Conservative Week, to be held during Spring Quarter of each academic year. Section XI: The Conservative Week Chairman shall oversee all planning and arrangements for the Annual Conservative Week. He shall set the calendar dates for the Week, and shall collaborate with the Executive Committee Vice-Chairman, Social Planner/Event Coordinator, Communications Director, Treasurer, and the Finance Director to plan the Week. His term shall begin following the conclusion of Conservative Week and serve until he has overseen the next Conservative Week the following Spring Quarter. He also has the discretion to name deputies of his office, to hold no more authority than his office as a whole. Section XII: The Campaign Liaison shall collaborate with the Communications Director and Executive Committee Vice-Chairman to develop relations with all Republican organizations and campaigns. He shall serve as the liaison to Central Committee members regarding opportunities with any such organizations and campaigns and shall serve as the head scheduler of speakers and host of candidates at Central Committee meetings. Section XIII: The Undergraduate Student Government Liaison shall report to all chapter members the activities of the Undergraduate Student Government at The Ohio State University. He shall also be required to be a member of either the Legislative or Executive branches of said Student Government. Section XIV: The Public Affairs Chairman shall have no duty or obligation beyond that which the Executive Committee Chairman may designate for his office. He shall not be subject to removal or report by any member excepting the Executive Committee Chairman; he shall also appoint his own deputies as necessary per the Chairman’s orders. His appointment as Public Affairs Chairman shall not be made public. Article IV: Elections, Filing for Elections, and Tie-breaking Rules Section I: Chapter elections shall take place at the second chapter meeting during Winter Quarter of each academic year, the date to be no later than the fourth Wednesday of January. All members of the chapter shall be considered to be qualified electors, and elections shall be held in the following order for these Constitutional officers: Central Committee Chairman and Central Committee Co-Chairman, Secretary, Executive Committee Vice-Chairman, and Executive Committee Chairman. All members must be notified of any election meeting no less than one (1) week in advance. No candidate may vote in the contest for their own nominated office. Section II: To be eligible for election as Executive Committee Chairman, the member must have recorded no less than two (2) consecutive prior quarters of membership. To be eligible for any other elected office, the member must have recorded no less than one (1) consecutive prior quarter of membership. Candidates must also file a signed statement of candidacy with the Sergeant-at-Arms during the annual filing period, to begin no less than fourteen days following the November General Election in that year and will close promptly on January 7 of the following Winter Quarter. Members may also only declare candidacy for one office. Section III: The Sergeant-at-Arms shall preside over the Election Meeting. Elections shall be held by secret paper ballot, and a simple majority shall signify victory for any candidate. Votes shall be tabulated by an Election Committee, to consist of the Sergeant-at-Arms, the Executive Director, and the Treasurer. In the event that the Sergeant-at-Arms or another member of the Election Committee is a candidate for office, he shall recuse himself during the election for that office. The Executive Committee Chairman shall appoint a replacement member in that case. Results of the election shall be recorded by the Secretary following tabulation, and he shall announce the results, to be confirmed by the Sergeant-at-Arms. Section IV: If a majority is not achieved upon the first ballot, then the candidate with the fewest votes received shall be dropped from the ballot. A second ballot shall be cast, and the process repeated until a majority is achieved. If no majority can be achieved, then the Executive Committee shall vote by roll call in the order provided in Article II, Section III, and they must break the tie. The decision is binding and irrevocable. Section V: In the election for Central Committee Chairman and Co-Chairman, the candidate shall be a candidate for the general office. The two highest vote-getters shall be elected to these offices, and the higher vote-getter shall be considered the Chairman. The lower vote-getter shall be considered the Co-Chairman. Section VI: In the case that an office is vacant, excepting that of the Executive Committee Chairman to which the Executive Committee Vice-Chairman shall succeed, a special election shall be held within twenty-eight (28) days of the vacancy occurring. The filing rules shall be those as delineated in Article IV, Section II, excepting that the filing period shall be open for a period of two full weeks prior to the election. All special election protocol shall follow the above Sections of Article IV. Section VII: During the campaign period for any office, any candidate may submit one (1) electronic mail message to the Sergeant-at-Arms to be sent out on the chapter mailing list. Any candidate may also produce no more than one (1) paper advertisement of their candidacy to distribute to chapter members. Section VIII: In the event of the permanent absence of a majority of the elected Executive Committee, the Central Committee shall convene to hold a special election as soon as is possible. In this case, the nominations will be opened at the meeting by a designee of the chapter, and the election will take place at the same meeting. All other election protocol are to follow that of regular elections. Article V: Transition between Administrations; Confirmation of Treasurer and Executive Director Section I: There shall be a transition period between the regular election and the swearing in of the Executive Committee-elect that will last from the election date until either the third Wednesday of February or the fulfillment of the Executive Committee-elect. During said transition period, the Executive Committee and Executive Committee-elect shall meet together no less than two (2) times to discuss the smooth and cordial transition of power. The outgoing Executive Committee Chairman shall also conduct no less than two (2) meetings of the Central Committee following the regular election before the swearing in of the Executive Committee-elect. The outgoing Sergeant-at-Arms shall swear in all members of the Executive Committee-elect, and the Executive Committee-elect shall also hold no less than one (1) Executive Committee meeting following swearing in and prior to Spring Quarter. Section II: The Executive Committee-elect shall appoint a member of the Central Committee to the office of Treasurer by their acclamation. Following appointment, he shall be confirmed by majority vote at the next Central Committee meeting. The Executive Committee withholds the power to hold a no-confidence vote upon this office at any time, at which occasion a new Treasurer may be appointed and confirmed. Section III: The Executive Committee Chairman shall appoint his choice for the office of Executive Director. The Executive Committee shall hold a roll-call vote to confirm the appointment by simple majority; he may not be removed from office by a vote of no-confidence. Article VI: Affiliation with the Ohio College Republican Federation, Appointment of Advisors Section I: The Ohio State University chapter of the College Republicans shall be a charter member of the Ohio College Republican Federation. Section II: At the first meeting of the Executive Committee during each Winter Quarter, there shall be a debate of the chapter’s due affiliation with the Ohio College Republican Federation. Following debate, the Executive Committee shall hold a vote to re-federate; a simple majority of the Executive Committee shall win. Section III: The Ohio State University chapter of the College Republicans shall appoint a faculty advisor each Spring Quarter in accordance with the University’s requirements for such. The term will be one year and shall be approved by the Executive Committee by a majority vote. The advisor may be appointed to consecutive terms by the same procedure. Section IV: The Executive Board shall be given the authority to assist in founding sister chapters at other institutions of higher education in the State of Ohio and shall also be given the authority to collaborate with other existing chapters both affiliated and unaffiliated with the Ohio College Republican Federation. Article VII: Endorsements Section I: No candidate may be endorsed by the chapter for a primary election. The chapter may award endorsements in elections of the Undergraduate Student Government, Ohio College Republican Federation, and the College Republican National Committee. These allowed endorsements must be debated by the Central Committee at a meeting and may only be awarded by majority vote. Mock elections and straw polls are not considered to be endorsements of the chapter. Article VIII: Chapter Governance, Member Rights, and Dissolution Section I: The chapter shall govern in accordance with this Constitution; any undiscussed matters may be resolved through amendment or by the Executive Committee. Section II: Members of the chapter shall have access to minutes of the Central Committee meetings, Executive Committee meetings occurring at least one calendar year prior, a copy of this Constitution, and all meetings of the Central Committee. Members shall not be permitted to attend meetings of the Executive Committee unless summoned and are to receive reports of these meetings via the current Central Committee Chairman and Co-Chairman. Section III: This chapter may be dissolved by either a 9/10th vote of the current membership or if the chapter fails to meet for two (2) full academic quarters, sans Summer Quarter. In the event of dissolution, the currently serving elected and confirmed Executive Committee shall share equally both the remaining assets or debts/liabilities accrued by the chapter. Section IV: In the event of mishandling of chapter assets, especially finances, the responsibility for the mishandled assets shall be borne by the Executive Committee Chairman and the Treasurer. Section V: All financial transactions by the club are to be handled by reimbursement; the only exception are transactions either totaling less than twenty (20) US Dollars or those previously approved by the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee must approve all reimbursements, and it reserves the right to force repayment on any purchases exempted due to being under $20 if the purchase is later deemed to be a misuse of chapter funds. Section VI: Resolutions may be passed by majority vote at a Central Committee meeting. Article IX: Amendment and Ratification Procedure Section I: This Constitution may be amended with a 3/4 vote of a present quorum of current membership at a Central Committee meeting. All amendments must be introduced to the Central Committee meeting no less than one (1) week prior to voting on said amendment. Section II: This Constitution shall be ratified by a 3/4 vote of a present quorum of current membership during Spring Quarter of 2006 at a Central Committee meeting. Upon ratification of this Constitution, all prior Constitutions are considered null and void. The current officers of this term shall be retained until the next Constitutionally provided election date, at which time the Executive Committee Chairman shall be term-limited from office and all other elected officers will be unable to retain their current offices. Article X: Non-Discrimination Section I: This organization and its members shall not discriminate against any individual(s) for reasons of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, age, handicap, or Vietnam-era veteran status.	Coming Events April 11-Come see "Obsession," an award winning documentary on the perils of Radical Islam, at the Gateway Drexel . What's new The new officers are now seated! Check out the list of officers here.

Preamble to the Constitution:
This constitution provides for the existence and operation of The Ohio State University chapter of the College Republicans. College Republicans are the sole point of contact on campus for students to access the Republican Party. This chapter shall provide all students equal access to the opportunities that can be afforded by the chapter. The Ohio State University College Republicans shall also function as a constant Republican presence on the campus and communicate the messages of the Republican Party to the university community. It will represent the elected officials and candidates for general election endorsed by the Franklin County Republican Party, Ohio Republican Party, and the Republican National Committee.

Constitution:

Article I: Membership & General Chapter Meetings
Section I: This chapter shall qualify as members any person(s) enrolled as undergraduate students at The Ohio State University, Main Campus, who have both recorded attendance at two (2) regular chapter meetings and paid the annual membership dues, to be determined by majority vote in any given academic year. In the case of malicious intent, the Executive Committee may create additional qualifications, including but not limited to registration as a Republican elector and renunciation of membership in other partisan organizations. All members may vote in elections and on amendments or resolutions when present.
Section II: Regular chapter meetings shall be held no fewer than five times per academic quarter, sans Summer Quarter. There shall be a regular chapter meeting held in the first week of each quarter, members must be notified by the Executive Committee of meeting times no less than forty-eight (48) hours in advance. Regular meetings are to be held as open meetings; non-members may attend all meetings excepting those in which elections are held. Minutes of regular meetings will be made available upon request by members; attendance will be tabulated for each regular meeting.
Section III: The regular chapter meetings will be considered a meeting of the Central Committee and shall be conducted by the Executive Committee Chairman. Regular meetings must also provide for reports from officers including but not limited to: Secretary, Treasurer, Central Committee Chairman, and Central Committee Co-Chairman.

Article II: Executive Committee Officers & Meeting Protocol
Section I: There shall be an Executive Committee in the chapter consisting of the following elected officers: Executive Committee Chairman, Executive Committee Vice-Chairman, Secretary, Central Committee Chairman, and Central Committee Co-Chairman; the following confirmed officers: Treasurer and Executive Director; and the following officers appointed by the Executive Committee Chairman, including but not limited to: Finance Director, Communications Director, Sergeant-at-Arms, Social Planner/Event Coordinator, Conservative Week Chairman, Campaign Liaison, Undergraduate Student Government Liaison, and a Public Affairs Director.
Section II: The Executive Committee shall act as the governing body for the chapter and will steer the general activities of the chapter. Meetings of the Executive Committee shall be held prior to Central Committee meetings no less than three (3) times per academic quarter and no less than two (2) times during Summer Quarter. All elected and confirmed officers must be present at these meetings; all appointed officers must be present when summoned by the Executive Committee. Meetings of the Executive Committee shall be closed meetings; minutes of these meetings shall be sealed for one (1) full calendar year following the meeting date.
Section III: The Executive Committee Vice-Chairman shall conduct the meetings of the Executive Committee. In voting matters, the Secretary, Treasurer, Central Committee Chairman, and Central Committee Co-Chairman will each hold one (1) vote; the Executive Committee Chairman will hold two (2) votes. The Executive Committee Vice-Chairman shall hold one (1) vote in addition to these, to be cast only in the case of a tie. The votes shall be conducted by roll call vote and recorded by the Secretary and the Executive Committee Vice-Chairman, and shall take place in the following order: Central Committee Co-Chairman, Central Committee Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary, Chairman, and Vice Chairman, if necessary.

Article III: Delineation of Duties and Separation of Powers for Executive Committee Officers
Section I: The Executive Committee Chairman shall act as the president of the chapter and the chief officer and ambassador to the university community. He shall preside over Central Committee meetings, and shall only vote at said meetings to break a tie, which he must do. His vote and decision will be binding and irrevocable. Presiding over Central Committee meetings shall include direction of debate and discussion as well as holding the Chair’s privilege.
Section II: The Executive Committee Vice-Chairman shall act as the deputy officer of the chapter and shall assume the duties of the Executive Committee Chairman in the event of his absence at a Central Committee meeting. He shall preside over all meetings of the Executive Committee and hold the Chair’s privilege during that time. He may vote at Central Committee meetings, unless in the position of acting Chairman, and his vote at Executive Committee meetings is only exercised to break a tie, which he must do. This vote and decision is binding and irrevocable. He shall also notify all members of the Executive Committee of their meeting times. The Executive Committee Vice-Chairman shall work with all other officers and oversee their work as necessary. In the event of the permanent absence of the Executive Committee Chairman, he shall succeed him in that office, and a special election will be held to fill the office of Vice-Chair.
Section III: The Secretary shall hold the following duties at both Executive and Central Committee meetings: record minutes of meetings, records current membership, records vote totals at all meetings, and shall collaborate with the Sergeant-at-Arms to create the list of eligible voters in an election or vote on amendments and resolutions.
Section IV: The Treasurer shall be appointed by the Executive Committee and then confirmed by majority vote of the Central Committee. Duties of the treasurer will include presiding over and tracking all financial matters concerning the chapter, managing the chapter’s accounts, balancing the checkbook, and giving a quarterly report to the Central Committee. During one of the first two Central Committee meetings of the Fall Quarter, a prepared tentative budget shall be presented. A report will also be given at each Executive Committee meeting. The Treasurer will work with the Finance Director on chapter fund raising and the Social Planner/Event Coordinator and Conservative Week Chairman on budgeting matters pursuant to their duties.
Section V: The Central Committee Chairman and the Central Committee Co-Chairman shall be the voice of the Central Committee at meetings of the Executive Committee. They shall give reports at Central Committee meetings on the actions of the Executive Committee and shall make themselves available for constituents to communicate concerns to them. They shall both represent the will of the Central Committee to the Executive Committee and be the liaison between the two committees.
Section VI: The Executive Director shall be appointed by the Executive Committee Chairman and be confirmed by the balance of the Executive Committee. He shall serve as the de facto Sergeant-at-Arms during all Executive Committee meetings and maintain order as such. In the absence of the Executive Committee Chairman at these meetings, he shall hold the two (2) votes of the Chairman and serve as his proxy. The Executive Director shall be the liaison between the other appointed officers and the Executive Committee, as well as actively work to increase membership. To accomplish this duty of recruitment, he shall hold no less than one (1) recruitment campaign per academic quarter, sans Summer Quarter.
Section VII: The Finance Director shall collaborate with the Treasurer and Communications Director to raise funds for operational expenditures of the chapter. They shall undertake no less than one (1) fund raising initiative per academic quarter, including Summer Quarter. He will also collaborate with the Conservative Week Chairman and the Social Planner/Event Coordinator to obtain funding for their respective needs.
Section VIII: The Communications Director shall notify all members of Central Committee meetings no less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. All other duties shall be at the discretion of the Executive Committee, including but not limited to: advertising speaking guests, promotion of chapter events, and the creation of chapter fund raising letters with the Treasurer and Finance Director.
Section IX: The Sergeant-at-Arms shall have three (3) duties: maintain order at all Central Committee meetings, call all meetings to order with the Pledge of Allegiance and/or an invocation, and preside over all elections and the filing process for said elections.
Section X: The Social Planner/Event Coordinator shall collaborate with the Executive Committee Vice-Chairman, Finance Director, Executive Director, and Treasurer to plan all events throughout the academic year, to be held at their discretion. He shall hold no less than one (1) social event per academic quarter, sans Summer Quarter. He shall also collaborate with the Conservative Week Chairman to plan the Annual Conservative Week, to be held during Spring Quarter of each academic year.
Section XI: The Conservative Week Chairman shall oversee all planning and arrangements for the Annual Conservative Week. He shall set the calendar dates for the Week, and shall collaborate with the Executive Committee Vice-Chairman, Social Planner/Event Coordinator, Communications Director, Treasurer, and the Finance Director to plan the Week. His term shall begin following the conclusion of Conservative Week and serve until he has overseen the next Conservative Week the following Spring Quarter. He also has the discretion to name deputies of his office, to hold no more authority than his office as a whole.
Section XII: The Campaign Liaison shall collaborate with the Communications Director and Executive Committee Vice-Chairman to develop relations with all Republican organizations and campaigns. He shall serve as the liaison to Central Committee members regarding opportunities with any such organizations and campaigns and shall serve as the head scheduler of speakers and host of candidates at Central Committee meetings.
Section XIII: The Undergraduate Student Government Liaison shall report to all chapter members the activities of the Undergraduate Student Government at The Ohio State University. He shall also be required to be a member of either the Legislative or Executive branches of said Student Government.
Section XIV: The Public Affairs Chairman shall have no duty or obligation beyond that which the Executive Committee Chairman may designate for his office. He shall not be subject to removal or report by any member excepting the Executive Committee Chairman; he shall also appoint his own deputies as necessary per the Chairman’s orders. His appointment as Public Affairs Chairman shall not be made public.

Article IV: Elections, Filing for Elections, and Tie-breaking Rules
Section I: Chapter elections shall take place at the second chapter meeting during Winter Quarter of each academic year, the date to be no later than the fourth Wednesday of January. All members of the chapter shall be considered to be qualified electors, and elections shall be held in the following order for these Constitutional officers: Central Committee Chairman and Central Committee Co-Chairman, Secretary, Executive Committee Vice-Chairman, and Executive Committee Chairman. All members must be notified of any election meeting no less than one (1) week in advance. No candidate may vote in the contest for their own nominated office.
Section II: To be eligible for election as Executive Committee Chairman, the member must have recorded no less than two (2) consecutive prior quarters of membership. To be eligible for any other elected office, the member must have recorded no less than one (1) consecutive prior quarter of membership. Candidates must also file a signed statement of candidacy with the Sergeant-at-Arms during the annual filing period, to begin no less than fourteen days following the November General Election in that year and will close promptly on January 7 of the following Winter Quarter. Members may also only declare candidacy for one office.
Section III: The Sergeant-at-Arms shall preside over the Election Meeting. Elections shall be held by secret paper ballot, and a simple majority shall signify victory for any candidate. Votes shall be tabulated by an Election Committee, to consist of the Sergeant-at-Arms, the Executive Director, and the Treasurer. In the event that the Sergeant-at-Arms or another member of the Election Committee is a candidate for office, he shall recuse himself during the election for that office. The Executive Committee Chairman shall appoint a replacement member in that case. Results of the election shall be recorded by the Secretary following tabulation, and he shall announce the results, to be confirmed by the Sergeant-at-Arms.
Section IV: If a majority is not achieved upon the first ballot, then the candidate with the fewest votes received shall be dropped from the ballot. A second ballot shall be cast, and the process repeated until a majority is achieved. If no majority can be achieved, then the Executive Committee shall vote by roll call in the order provided in Article II, Section III, and they must break the tie. The decision is binding and irrevocable.
Section V: In the election for Central Committee Chairman and Co-Chairman, the candidate shall be a candidate for the general office. The two highest vote-getters shall be elected to these offices, and the higher vote-getter shall be considered the Chairman. The lower vote-getter shall be considered the Co-Chairman.
Section VI: In the case that an office is vacant, excepting that of the Executive Committee Chairman to which the Executive Committee Vice-Chairman shall succeed, a special election shall be held within twenty-eight (28) days of the vacancy occurring. The filing rules shall be those as delineated in Article IV, Section II, excepting that the filing period shall be open for a period of two full weeks prior to the election. All special election protocol shall follow the above Sections of Article IV.
Section VII: During the campaign period for any office, any candidate may submit one (1) electronic mail message to the Sergeant-at-Arms to be sent out on the chapter mailing list. Any candidate may also produce no more than one (1) paper advertisement of their candidacy to distribute to chapter members.
Section VIII: In the event of the permanent absence of a majority of the elected Executive Committee, the Central Committee shall convene to hold a special election as soon as is possible. In this case, the nominations will be opened at the meeting by a designee of the chapter, and the election will take place at the same meeting. All other election protocol are to follow that of regular elections.

Article V: Transition between Administrations; Confirmation of Treasurer and Executive Director
Section I: There shall be a transition period between the regular election and the swearing in of the Executive Committee-elect that will last from the election date until either the third Wednesday of February or the fulfillment of the Executive Committee-elect. During said transition period, the Executive Committee and Executive Committee-elect shall meet together no less than two (2) times to discuss the smooth and cordial transition of power. The outgoing Executive Committee Chairman shall also conduct no less than two (2) meetings of the Central Committee following the regular election before the swearing in of the Executive Committee-elect. The outgoing Sergeant-at-Arms shall swear in all members of the Executive Committee-elect, and the Executive Committee-elect shall also hold no less than one (1) Executive Committee meeting following swearing in and prior to Spring Quarter.
Section II: The Executive Committee-elect shall appoint a member of the Central Committee to the office of Treasurer by their acclamation. Following appointment, he shall be confirmed by majority vote at the next Central Committee meeting. The Executive Committee withholds the power to hold a no-confidence vote upon this office at any time, at which occasion a new Treasurer may be appointed and confirmed.
Section III: The Executive Committee Chairman shall appoint his choice for the office of Executive Director. The Executive Committee shall hold a roll-call vote to confirm the appointment by simple majority; he may not be removed from office by a vote of no-confidence.

Article VI: Affiliation with the Ohio College Republican Federation, Appointment of Advisors
Section I: The Ohio State University chapter of the College Republicans shall be a charter member of the Ohio College Republican Federation.
Section II: At the first meeting of the Executive Committee during each Winter Quarter, there shall be a debate of the chapter’s due affiliation with the Ohio College Republican Federation. Following debate, the Executive Committee shall hold a vote to re-federate; a simple majority of the Executive Committee shall win.
Section III: The Ohio State University chapter of the College Republicans shall appoint a faculty advisor each Spring Quarter in accordance with the University’s requirements for such. The term will be one year and shall be approved by the Executive Committee by a majority vote. The advisor may be appointed to consecutive terms by the same procedure.
Section IV: The Executive Board shall be given the authority to assist in founding sister chapters at other institutions of higher education in the State of Ohio and shall also be given the authority to collaborate with other existing chapters both affiliated and unaffiliated with the Ohio College Republican Federation.

Article VII: Endorsements
Section I: No candidate may be endorsed by the chapter for a primary election. The chapter may award endorsements in elections of the Undergraduate Student Government, Ohio College Republican Federation, and the College Republican National Committee. These allowed endorsements must be debated by the Central Committee at a meeting and may only be awarded by majority vote. Mock elections and straw polls are not considered to be endorsements of the chapter.

Article VIII: Chapter Governance, Member Rights, and Dissolution
Section I: The chapter shall govern in accordance with this Constitution; any undiscussed matters may be resolved through amendment or by the Executive Committee.
Section II: Members of the chapter shall have access to minutes of the Central Committee meetings, Executive Committee meetings occurring at least one calendar year prior, a copy of this Constitution, and all meetings of the Central Committee. Members shall not be permitted to attend meetings of the Executive Committee unless summoned and are to receive reports of these meetings via the current Central Committee Chairman and Co-Chairman.
Section III: This chapter may be dissolved by either a 9/10th vote of the current membership or if the chapter fails to meet for two (2) full academic quarters, sans Summer Quarter. In the event of dissolution, the currently serving elected and confirmed Executive Committee shall share equally both the remaining assets or debts/liabilities accrued by the chapter.
Section IV: In the event of mishandling of chapter assets, especially finances, the responsibility for the mishandled assets shall be borne by the Executive Committee Chairman and the Treasurer.
Section V: All financial transactions by the club are to be handled by reimbursement; the only exception are transactions either totaling less than twenty (20) US Dollars or those previously approved by the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee must approve all reimbursements, and it reserves the right to force repayment on any purchases exempted due to being under $20 if the purchase is later deemed to be a misuse of chapter funds.
Section VI: Resolutions may be passed by majority vote at a Central Committee meeting.

Article IX: Amendment and Ratification Procedure
Section I: This Constitution may be amended with a 3/4 vote of a present quorum of current membership at a Central Committee meeting. All amendments must be introduced to the Central Committee meeting no less than one (1) week prior to voting on said amendment.
Section II: This Constitution shall be ratified by a 3/4 vote of a present quorum of current membership during Spring Quarter of 2006 at a Central Committee meeting. Upon ratification of this Constitution, all prior Constitutions are considered null and void. The current officers of this term shall be retained until the next Constitutionally provided election date, at which time the Executive Committee Chairman shall be term-limited from office and all other elected officers will be unable to retain their current offices.

Article X: Non-Discrimination
Section I: This organization and its members shall not discriminate against any individual(s) for reasons of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, age, handicap, or Vietnam-era veteran status.

Coming Events

April 11-Come see "Obsession," an award winning documentary on the perils of Radical Islam, at the Gateway Drexel .

What's new

The new officers are now seated! Check out the list of officers here.

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