To formalize your organization and begin the process of institutionalization, you next need to draft up and ratify a constitution. The purpose of this is not to lay out every detail of the organization, but recognize the organization’s existence and provide the general framework from which it will function. Some schools have no regulations for the structure of a constitution, whereas other schools require particular sections be included in the constitution. Here are some essential sections that you should cover in your constitution:
- Name
- Mission Statement
- Executive Board
- Structure of the Board (distribution of responsibilities)
- Selection of the Board (both when and how)
- Membership
- Meetings
- Amendments
- Ratification
Continue to Step 6: Set Goals
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