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The University of Dallas Alumni Association's Charter dates back to 1983. The Charter has since been amended in May of 1999 and is still in effect.
Charter
Amended May 12, 1999
Adopted May 19, 1999
Second Amendment: May 17, 2005
Second Amendment Adopted: June 7, 2005
I. Purpose
The purpose of the University of Dallas Alumni Association is to foster a continuing relationship between the University and its former students and to promote unity and friendship among the alumni. The Association endeavors to strengthen and deepen concern among its members for their continuing education and the welfare of the University, to contribute towards its growth, and to help maintain the ideals and aims of its founders. The Association is a non-profit organization, and shall operate for scientific, educational, and charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
II. Membership
Membership shall be open to any person who has successfully completed at least twelve (12) credit hours of course work at the University of Dallas and who is not currently pursuing a first degree at the University. Membership may be open to other individuals as set forth in the Bylaws of the Association.
III. Governing Structure
The University of Dallas Alumni Association shall be governed by its National Alumni Board, which shall elect officers for the Association to manage the Association on a day-to-day basis.
A. Officers
1. The Officers of the Association shall be the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. The President of the University and the Director of Alumni Relations shall serve as ex-officio nonvoting officers of the Association.
2. The President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer shall be elected from among the members of the National Alumni Board in accordance with procedures established in the bylaws. Nominations and elections shall be conducted in accordance with the Bylaws established by the Association.
3. The elected officers of the Association shall have terms of office as indicated in the Bylaws.
4. The President of the Association shall serve as President of the National Alumni Board of the Association. He/She shall preside at the meetings of the National Alumni Board and of the membership of the Association.
5. The Vice President shall, in the absence or disability of the President, perform all acts pertaining to the Office of the President and shall perform all other duties normally incident to the office in accordance with the policies and directives of the National Alumni Board.
6. The Treasurer and Secretarys duties shall be as outlined in the Bylaws of the Association.
7. The Director of Alumni Relations shall serve ex-officio as Chief Operating Officer of the Association and shall perform the duties in conjunction with the Treasurer as necessary for the day-to-day operations of the Association.
B. National Alumni Board
1. The National Alumni Board shall be composed of the officers and members of the National Alumni Board who shall be elected to the National Alumni Board pursuant to the Bylaws of the Association. Ex-officio members of the National Alumni Board without a vote include the President of the University and the Universitys Director of Alumni Relations. Nominations and elections to the National Alumni Board shall be conducted in accordance with the Bylaws established by the Association.
2. Regional chapters of the Association that are officially recognized by the National Alumni Board shall have the right to one (1) voting seat each to be filled by a representative chosen in accordance with the procedures of the National Alumni Board and that regional chapter.
3. A quorum for meetings of the National Alumni Board shall be a majority of the elected voting members in attendance at the meeting, provided that at least fifty percent (50%) of the elected members of the National Alumni Board are present at the meeting. Present at or in attendance shall mean personally in attendance (or by written proxy filed with the President or Secretary), or when facilities are available and provided, by videoconference or teleconference. Once a quorum is established for a meeting, it is deemed established for all action taken at that meeting.
4. The National Alumni Board shall be empowered to create and maintain bylaws consistent with this charter for the operation of the Association, and to make such policy and issue directive as are consistent with the University Board of Trustees policy and with the Charter and Bylaws of the Association.
5. The National Alumni Board shall meet at least two times per calendar year, and prepare an annual budget for review and approval by the Universitys Board of Trustees. Association funds and assets may be expended only in accordance with a University approved budget, and shall be turned over to the University in the event the Alumni Association is dissolved.
IV. Bylaws
The National Alumni Board, by two-thirds (2/3) affirmative vote, shall establish and may amend bylaws for the governing, management, and conduct of business and affairs of the Association consistent with the Charter. The National Alumni Board, before voting to amend the bylaws, shall notify all active members of the Alumni Association of the proposed amendment at least thirty (30) days prior to the vote on the proposed amendment by the National Alumni Board.
V. Charter Amendments
The National Alumni Board may, with two-thirds (2/3) affirmative vote, propose amendments to this charter to the Board of Trustees of the University. The Board of Trustees retains the right to amend the Charter, or to revoke it and dissolve the Association.
VI. Enactment
This Charter shall become effective upon its approval by the Board of Trustees of the University of Dallas, and it shall replace the previous charter of May 19, 1999.
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