Student Chapter Constitution Guidelines

Statement of Purpose

• A general statement of the overall purpose of the student chapter
• Outline the goals of the organization
• Cooperation with school officials and GFOA

Name of Organization

• State the title by which the chapter will be recognized

Bylaws

• Qualifications for individual student chapter membership
• Rights and responsibilities of each member including voting rights
• Procedures to be followed in revoking membership privileges

Finances

• Outline the cost of individual membership dues and other fees
• Collection procedures
• Consequences of delinquency
• Procedures for spending funds

Chapter Officers

• Outline the duties and responsibilities of each elected chapter officer
• Election procedures and the process for removing an elected official from office
• Chapter Officers––a president and (based on school requirements) a vice-president, secretary,
  or a treasurer

Faculty Advisor

• Outline the duties and responsibilities of the faculty advisor
• Establish length of term to be served
• Procedures for selecting a new advisor
• Define local GFOA mentor’s involvement

Chapter Administration

• Determine regularly scheduled chapter meetings
• Include pertinent information to ensure the efficient functioning of the student chapter

Amendments

• Establish procedures to make amendments to the Constitution/Bylaws