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THE CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE I - THE NAME
Hispanic Faculty/Staff Association (HFSA)
ARTICLE II - MISSION
The Hispanic Faculty/Staff Association exists to promote understanding and
respect of the Hispanic cultures through advocacy, education, and service.
ARTICLE III - PURPOSE
The membership strives to fulfill the mission of the organization through
the following core values:
Fellowship and networking:
by providing a venue for the exchange of cultural values and ideas, and
social interaction in like-minded service community.
Member Development:
by providing opportunities for the educational, professional, and leadership
growth of its members.
Communication:
by providing an opportunity for improved communication among the membership,
as well as with community stakeholders and cultural constituents; and by being
the organization’s voice to the university’s administration.
Service:
by providing opportunities to the membership, to serve within the organization,
the university, and within the local community.
ARTICLE IV - MEMBERSHIP AND DUES
Any person employed by The University of Texas in the Austin area in
professional position may become a member of the Association as indicated
in the bylaws of the organization.
Members shall pay such dues as prescribed in the bylaws of the organization.
ARTICLE V - MEETINGS
The members of the organization shall meet monthly, or as otherwise
provided by the bylaws of
the organization.
ARTICLE VI - STRUCTURE OF THE ORGANIZATION
The organization shall have an Executive Committee structure as
provided for in the bylaws
of the organization.
ARTICLE VII - ADOPTION AND AMENDMENTS
Adoption:
This Constitution shall take effect upon its adopting by two-thirds
of the voters present at a meeting called by the Executive Committee
of the organization.
Amendments:
This Constitution may be amended by resolution adopted by two-thirds
vote at a duly called meeting of the organization as provided by the
bylaws of the organization.
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