Mississippi College International Law Society Bylaws
(As March 1, 2007)

I. PURPOSE

The Mississippi College International Law Society (Society) is a student organization designed to increase the student body’s knowledge and understanding of international law.

Its purpose is to provide a forum for the presentation of ideas by students, faculty and members of the legal community on international law subjects, working and studying abroad, foreign legal systems and the ever increasing importance of international law practice.

Specifically, the Society works to coordinate study abroad programs for students enrolled at Mississippi College, to host speakers on various topics, to develop and mentor teams to participate in international moot court competitions and to publish scholarly articles on international law topics.

The purpose of these bylaws is to define the policies, operations and organization of the Society. These bylaws are binding on all members of the Society.

II. MEMBERSHIP

Any student enrolled at Mississippi College School of Law may be a member of the Society. There are no requirements for membership, other than any dues which may be assessed.

III. EXECUTIVE BOARD

A. Composition, Eligibility and Election

1. Composition:

The policy making body of the Society is the Executive Board. The         Executive Board shall be comprised of the following: (1) President; (2)      Vice-President; (3) Secretary. The Board may also create up to two   discretionary positions for the year they serve in office.

2. Eligibility:

Any student who is a member of the Society may be elected provided they         meet any school-wide policy or requirement to serving as a student          organization officer.

3. Election:

a. The current Executive Board shall announce elections for a new Board no later than the last day of March by email to group members, publication on law school bulletins and through general law school announcements.

b. First-year and Second-year members shall apply for positions on the Executive Board by contacting the current Board and announcing their intention to seek a position on the board.

c. At a general meeting, a vote will be taken to select the incoming Executive Board. The manner of the election will be determined by the current Board. This flexibility allows the current Board to decide the most fair, equitable, and efficient way to elect a new Board.

d. The selection of the new Executive Board shall occur no later than the last day of April.

B. Meetings of the Executive Board and Vote Required for Action

1. The Editorial Board shall meet upon the call of the President

2. The presence of a quorum is required for a meeting of the Executive     Board. A quorum shall consist of two-thirds of the full Executive Board.

3. Unless otherwise provided in these bylaws, the vote of a simple majority of a quorum is required for any action.

C. Powers

Immediately upon election, the new Executive Board shall take office and shall have full authority and power to act in all matters pertaining to the operation and management of the next school year’s Society.

D. Transition

Immediately following the selection of the new Executive Board, a transition process shall occur. The old Executive Board shall acclimatize the new Executive Board to the operation and management of the Society. Each old Executive Board member shall be responsible for serving as a mentor to his successor, but ultimate authority rests in the newly elected Board.

E. Responsibilities

1. President:

a. Is the Chief Executive Officer of the Society

b. Bears ultimate responsibility for development, conduct, and advancement of the Society.

c. Is the official representative of the Society in dealing with faculty and the administration. Keeps the faculty advisor informed of actions and decisions of the Society.

2. Vice President:

a. Maintains up-to-date records on membership, including email address of all members.

b. Performs budgeting duties. Responsible for ensuring funds are properly raised from the LSBA, the law school, or through dues.

c. Coordinates new member orientation.

d. Develops and maintains the Society’s web page and TWEN account.

e. Assist the President and Secretary in completing their duties.

3. Secretary:

a. Keeps minutes of all Editorial Board meetings.

b. Keeps track of event calendars.

c. Announces meetings by publication, email to group members and          though general school announcements at least one-week in advance of any general meeting.

d. Assists the President and Vice-President in completing their duties.

IV. ASSESSMENT POLICY

Any proposed activity that will require an assessment of members of the Society must be approved by the members. Adoption of this assessment must be approved by a majority vote of the members present at an announced general meeting. Proposals for an assessment should be submitted for comment to all members of the Society five (5) days prior to the member vote. An assessment in the form of dues will then become a requirement for membership.

V. AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS

Amendment of these bylaws must be approved by a majority vote of a members present at an announced general meeting. Proposals for amendment should be drafted and submitted for comment to all members of the Society five (5) days prior to the member vote.