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Constitution and ByLaws

Constitution and ByLaws. Preamble and Object.

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Constitution and ByLaws

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  1. Constitution and ByLaws

  2. Preamble and Object We the students in residence on the Main Campus of Queen’s University herein establish a self-governing Society to represent and promote the general welfare of its members, provide a system of non-academic discipline in residence, deliver programs and services in collective benefit of all members, and to work in cooperation with the staff and administration of Queen’s University Residences to generally facilitate the integration of its members into the academic and social life of the Queen’s and Kingston communities.

  3. Constitution • Purpose: To provide a set of objectives that dictate what we do • Basis of any Society • Not changed often

  4. Ideal Constitution • Reflects upon the purpose of the Society • Instinctive • Never changed

  5. MCRC Constitution • Current one created in 2004 • Not updated since 2004 • Requires a referendum to amend • Planning on going to referendum this year to allow us to amend the Constitution

  6. By-Laws • Purpose: To provide a set of guidelines on how we operate and fulfill the Constitution • Referred to on a regular basis • Changed often

  7. MCRC By-Laws • Very close to ideal model • Reflect operations well • Gather a lot of feedback • Beautifully written as well!

  8. Code of Ethics 1.9.3 As members of the Executive Board we will approach decision making with: (i) an attitude that fosters well-being, wholeness, and respect for all members of the Residence community; (ii) respect for differences while striving for consensus; (iii) respect for the views of the supporting community; (iv) sensitivity in handling conflict and disagreement; (v) an appropriate measure of confidentiality, especially with matters having to do with personnel; (vi) a dedication to speaking the truth and showing a proper degree of trust and trustworthiness in relating with fellow Councils or Student Bodies and with University personnel; and (vii) a dedication to disclose possible conflict of interest. 1.9.4 As members of the Executive Board we will be sufficiently acquainted with relevant aspects of the residences, residence life, and the University in general to: (i) make well-informed decisions or abstain from voting; (ii) promote the Society loyally within the supporting community; and (iii) represent the Society with conviction to the broader University and other communities.

  9. Moving Forward • Referendum this year for Constitution

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