ASB Constitution

Preamble

We, the Associated Student Body of James Madison High School (JMHS), in order to fulfill our desire for a more efficient and effective student government that promotes equal representation and improves relationships among all students of JMHS, hereby ordain and establish this constitution as the chief governing instrument of the Associated Student Body (ASB) of JMHS.

Article I: Name & Purpose

Section 1:
The name of this organization shall be the Associated Student Body of James Madison High School.

Section 2:
The purpose of this organization shall be to:

• Initiate and supervise all student activities,
• Manage student body funds,
• Encourage high standards of scholarship and citizenship,
• Advance the welfare of JMHS student/teacher relations,
• Protect the rights of its members, and
• Provide a common means of interchange between JMHS and the Clairemont Community.

Article II: Colors & Mascot

Section 1:
The official colors of JMHS shall be blue and gray.

Section 2:
The mascot shall be a Warhawk.

Article III: Membership

Section 1:
Any student enrolled and a member of JMHS's student body can become a member of the Associated Student Body Council by submitting a formal application by the pre-designated deadline. Membership is obtained either through winning a general election or by interview and appointment, as determined by the position. The ASB Advisor shall make decisions concerning membership.

Section 2:
All members of the faculty and staff of JMHS shall be honorary members of the Associated Student Body, with all rights and privileges except for the right to vote.

Article IV: The Cabinet

Section 1:
The executive powers of the Associated Student Body shall be vested in a council composed of approximately thirty (30) elected or appointed members of the Associated Student Body of JMHS. Positions include:

• Associated Student Body Executive President
• Associated Student Body Executive Vice President
• Associated Student Body Executive Secretary
• Associated Student Body Executive Treasurer
• Commissioner of Publicity
• Commissioner of Clubs
• Commissioner of Fundraising
• Commissioner of School Events
• Commissioner of Spirit
• Rally Coordinator
• Commissioner of Athletics
• Commissioner of Elections and Recognitions
• Commissioner of Hospitality
• Commissioner of Service
• Hawk Shop Manager
• Historian
• Senior Class President
• Senior Class Vice President
• Senior Class Secretary
• Senior Class Treasurer
• Junior Class President
• Junior Class Vice President
• Junior Class Secretary
• Junior Class Treasurer
• Sophomore Class President
• Sophomore Class Vice President
• Sophomore Class Secretary/Treasurer
• Freshman Class President
• Freshman Class Vice President
• Freshman Class Secretary/Treasurer
• ASB DJ / MC
• Members at Large

Section 2:
Eligibility requirements for certain positions:

• The ASB Executive President must be a Senior or Junior during their term and must have at least one year of prior ASB experience.
• The ASB Executive Vice-President must be a Senior or Junior and must also have at least one year of ASB experience.
• The ASB Executive Secretary and Treasurer must meet the same criteria as above.
• Exceptions may be made with the approval of the ASB Advisor and Administrator.

Section 3:
ASB members must fulfill their duties as outlined in the ASB Guidelines.

Section 4:
The ASB Advisor and Cabinet will appoint Assistant Commissioners and committee members as needed.

Section 5:
All members of the Associated Student Body must maintain a 3.0 GPA in both scholarship and citizenship. Members falling below this will be placed on probation. Exceptions may be granted by the ASB Advisor.

Section 6:
If an elected or appointed officer fails to meet the eligibility requirements, they will have six weeks to regain eligibility, during which voting rights will be suspended.

Section 7:
All ASB officers must fulfill the requirements outlined in the ASB Grading Policy.

Section 8:
Any officer may be recalled and discharged for failure to fulfill their duties or for severe violations of school rules. Removal requires a 2/3 majority vote of ASB members.

Section 9:
An officer may resign by submitting a written resignation to the ASB Cabinet and Advisor.

Section 10:
Vacant offices may be filled by appointment with the approval of the ASB Advisor and Cabinet.

Section 11:
Candidates for ASB offices must have approval from their principal, vice-principal, ASB Advisor, and counselors, and will be elected by the student body.

Section 12:
Nominations for ASB officers require petitions signed by at least 25 voters for ASB and 35 for class officers.

Section 13:
Campaign guidelines, including poster and flyer regulations, must be followed by all candidates.

Section 14:
Senior and Junior class officers shall be elected by popular vote no later than the last school day in April.

Section 15:
Officer duties include:

• Executive President: Presides at meetings.
• Executive Vice President: Presides at meetings if the president is absent.
• Executive Secretary: Records meeting minutes.
• Executive Treasurer: Oversees funds and disbursements.