Article I. Name
• The name of the chapter shall be University of Oklahoma-Students for the Exploration and Development of Space, hereafter OUSEDS.
Article II. Purpose
• to educate students and the general public about the benefits of space exploration and development,
• to provide a forum for the discussion and exchange of ideas in space-related areas of interest, and
• to assist and advise students on opportunities in space related careers and further education.
Article III. Membership
• OUSEDS shall be composed of (full and part-time) students of OU and individual associate members (which may include faculty/staff of OU and spouses of full members). Both full and associate members will be entitled to full membership privileges. Membership in SEDS is open to any member of the OU community.
Article IV. Advisor
• An advisor is required for the OU chapter of SEDS by the University of Oklahoma . The advisor must be a full-time faculty or staff member of the University.
Article V. Executive Committee
• Voting chapter members will elect an executive committee (composed of a presiding officer and, at least, two chapter officers) at an annual election held in December. These officers will take office in February. Other officers may be appointed by the executive committee.
Article VI. Amendments
• Constitutional amendments will be made when such amendments are supported by two-thirds of the organization’s voting membership.
Article VII. Sources of Funds
• OUSEDS will be funded from the following sources:
  • Chapter dues, donations, and school funding (if any), and
  • Income from group fundraising activities.
Article VIII. Disbursement of Funds
• A petty cash fund will be kept to be dispensed by an elected treasurer. When a financial report is required, it will be provided by the treasurer.
Article IX. Financial Records
• The treasurer will be required to keep an accurate record of all income and expenditures. Receipts will be issued of all sources of income. Any bank accounts and transactions will require the signature of at least two current officers of the chapter.

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