Article I
Name and Membership

Section 1: Name

This body, the student government at Olin College, shall be called the Council of Olin Representatives, hereafter referred to as CORe.

Section 2: Membership

All students enrolled at Olin College shall be constituents of CORe. Constituents of CORe shall have one vote each in CORe elections as well as in all properly instituted referenda. Members of a Class or Residence Hall Area shall have one vote each in the corresponding Class or Residence Hall Area elections.

Article II
Powers and Limitations

1. CORe shall have the power, within its own means, to provide for the general welfare of the Student Body.
2. CORe shall have the authority to represent the interests of the Student Body to the college governance and the outside community.
3. The General Assembly of CORe shall recommend a Student Activities Fee that shall fall equally upon each member of the Student Body each academic year. In the event the amount of this fee is to change, the change shall be determined by CORe no later than February 15 and subsequently submitted to the Office of Student Life for approval and referral to the Board of Trustees.
4. CORe shall allocate the use of undergraduate student activity fee revenue.
5. CORe shall have the authority to recognize, or revoke recognition, of any student Club or Organization.
6. CORe shall have the authority to enact any legislation necessary to fulfill its duties and obligations.

Article III
Executive Board

Section 1: Executive Officers

All executive powers of CORe shall be vested in a President; Vice President of Student Initiatives; Vice President of Campus Life; Vice President of Finance, Records, and Communication; and an Honor Board Representative. This body shall act by consensus; should they fail to reach a consensus on an issue, the issue shall be delivered to the General Assembly.

Section 2: Executive Board Elections

1. The most senior CORe officer that is not running for office shall preside over elections. In the event that no student is eligible to preside, the Dean of Student Life shall preside.
2. In early April, each candidate shall submit a petition bearing the supporting signatures of at least twenty students to the individual presiding over the elections. The petition shall state for which office the candidate intends to run. If the candidate intends to run for President, he or she may also indicate a Vice Presidency for which he or she would be willing to run.
3. Elections will be held at a Town Meeting in mid-April. This date will be a permanent part of the Olin Academic Calendar, and no conflicting events may be scheduled. Special provisions may be made for students studying abroad that intend to run for office or vote.
   1. The quorum for this meeting shall be two-thirds of the Student Body.
   2. Elections shall first be held for President, then for the Vice Presidents. Candidates for President that are not elected may seek the office of a specific Vice President. No person may run for multiple Vice Presidencies.
   3. All candidates shall be provided equal opportunity to deliver a five-minute speech (with order of speaking determined at random).
   4. Voters may vote, by secret ballot, for as many candidates as they feel will excel at the position. Whichever candidate receives the most votes is elected to the position.
   5. New officers shall take office at the conclusion of the Election Town Meeting.
4. To preserve an intellectual atmosphere and guarantee opportunities of election regardless of a student's financial resources, campaigning shall be prohibited at Olin College. Any allegations of campaigning shall be investigated, and, if found true, the candidate shall be disqualified.
   1. Actions that are campaigning:
      1. Production/distribution of posters, flyers, buttons, or other paraphernalia
      2. Advertising
      3. Rallies or speeches at venues other than the election Town Meeting
      4. Soliciting votes in any way (door-to-door, email, phone, etc.)
   2. Actions that are not considered campaigning:
      1. Answering students' questions, in the course of conversation, regarding a candidate's reasons for running or ideas of the future
      2. An informative article or letter to the editor of any Olin Publication, providing that all candidates have equal opportunity. Equal opportunity is defined as (1) fair notification of a common publication date, (2) equivalent allotted space, (3) equivalent placement in the publication.
      3. One page document, of maximum size specified by CORe, to be included in a voters' guide distributed by CORe at the election meeting.
   3. The CORe member presiding over the election and the Office of Student Life shall jointly investigate allegations of campaigning.
5. No individual shall hold the same Executive Board office for more than one term.
6. No individual shall serve more than two terms in Executive Board positions; this clause does not apply to the Classes of 2006 and 2007.

Section 3: Duties and Powers of the President

The President shall:

1. Uphold the Constitution of CORe.
2. Serve as chairperson of the Executive Board and General Assembly.
3. Call, preside over, and create agendas for meetings of CORe.
4. Represent the Student Body to the Board of Trustees and President's Advisory Council and have membership on, or delegate another elected CORe representative membership on, all relevant committees of the Board of Trustees and President's Advisory Council.
5. Serve as the official representative of CORe and the Student Body.
6. Serve as an official representative of the College when requested by the President of the College.
7. Prepare a transition manual for his or her successor.
8. Appoint a Student Activities Committee Chair within five class days of taking office.
9. Remove, at his or her discretion, the Student Activities Committee Chair.
10. Work with the rest of the Executive Board in completing its responsibilities.
11. Work with CORe to formulate its vision and establish appropriate goals.

Section 4: Duties and Powers of the Vice President of Student Initiatives

The Vice President of Student Initiatives shall:

1. Serve in lieu of the President if the President is absent or unable to serve due to a disabling condition.
2. Coordinate the various Working Groups or Committees created by the General Assembly.
3. Solicit volunteers for Working Groups and Committees created by the General Assembly.
4. Solicit and/or recommend volunteers for student membership on any working group established in the Olin Community that require student representation.
5. Appoint an assistant or establish a committee in the General Assembly to assist with the completion of his or her duties, as necessary.
6. Serve as the ambassador to Wellesley College.
7. Work with the rest of the Executive Board in completing its responsibilities.

Section 5: Duties and Powers of the Vice President of Campus Life

The Vice President of Campus Life shall:

1. Chair the Caucus of Clubs and Organizations.
2. Coordinate with the Student Activities Committee Chair.
3. Coordinate with the Residence Hall / Orientation Chair.
4. Appoint an assistant or establish a committee in the General Assembly to assist with the completion of his or her duties, as necessary.
5. Maintain a list of Recognized Clubs and Organizations.
6. Receive reports from any Recognized Club or Organization when requested.
7. Serve as the ambassador to Babson College.
8. Work with the rest of the Executive Board in completing its responsibilities.

Section 6: Duties and Powers of the Vice President of Finance, Records, and Communication

The Vice President of Finance, Records, and Communication shall:

1. Audit the budgets of recognized Clubs and Organizations.
2. Act as a liaison between recognized Clubs and Organizations and the College's Financial Services staff.
3. Record the business of all General Assembly and Town Meetings and post, within an appropriate public forum, the minutes within five days of those meetings.
4. Handle CORe's correspondence, including solicitation of feedback from the Student Body, a regular, widely distributed, electronic digest of campus events, and maintenance of electronic bulletin boards.
5. Make current financial records available upon request.
6. Appoint an assistant or establish a committee in the General Assembly to assist with the completion of his or her duties, as necessary.
7. Notify all areas of the College that are impacted by any piece of legislation passed by the General Assembly.
8. Serve as the ambassador to Brandeis University.
9. Work with the rest of the Executive Board in completing its responsibilities.

Section 7: Honor Board Representative

The Honor Board Representative shall be selected from the Honor Board members by a process defined by the Honor Board.

The Honor Board Representative shall have the following Powers and Duties:

1. Advise CORe on issues relating to the Honor Code.
2. Work with the rest of the Executive Board in completing its responsibilities.

Article IV
General Assembly

Section 1: Legislative Powers

All legislative powers of CORe are vested in the General Assembly, which is composed of the Executive Board, the Student Activities Chair, Residence Hall / Orientation Chair, Class Representatives, and Residence Hall Area Representatives.

Section 2: Proceedings

1. The General Assembly shall conduct its business in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised, except when this Constitution supersedes these rules.
2. Each member of the General Assembly shall have one vote, except for the CORe President, who shall vote only in the case of tie.
3. The General Assembly shall meet at least weekly while classes are in session.
4. Except where otherwise specified in this Constitution, the quorum for all General Assembly meetings shall be fifty percent plus one member of the General Assembly membership.
5. All General assembly meetings shall be appropriately publicized and any member of the Student Body may attend
6. To ensure that proper consideration is given to all actions of the General Assembly, the doors will only be opened to allow admission of representatives between motions.

Section 3: Student Activities Committee

1. The Student Activities Committee shall be responsible for the planning of campus-wide events. Participation by members of the General Assembly is encouraged, though any interested members of the Olin Community may participate.
2. An appointee of the President shall chair the Student Activities Committee. The Executive Board shall confirm this appointee. This person shall report directly to the Vice President of Campus Life and serve in the General Assembly. No individual shall serve in this position for more than one year; this clause does not apply to the Classes of 2006 and 2007.

Section 4: Powers and Duties of the Residence Hall/Orientation Representative

1. The Residence Hall / Orientation Representative shall be selected according to the following guidelines:
   1. This representative shall be elected by the R2s in December.
   2. This person may not be a senior.
   3. The Executive Board and Dean of Student Life must approve his or her election.
   4. No individual shall serve in this position for more than one year (this clause does not apply to the Classes of 2006 and 2007).
2. The Residence Hall / Orientation Representative (RHOR) shall:
   1. Serve as CORe's voice in planning and executing the freshman orientation.
   2. Provide a voice in the General Assembly for R2s.
   3. Coordinate the dispersal of CORe funds allotted to R2s.
   4. Have a term that runs from the beginning of the spring semester until the conclusion of the fall semester.

Section 5: Class Representatives

1. Class Representatives shall be elected according to the following guidelines:
   1. The no-campaigning guidelines in Article III, Section 2.D apply.
   2. Two representatives shall be elected per class.
   3. Election shall occur at an all-class meeting for which the quorum shall be two-thirds of the class. This meeting shall occur in May, with the exception of the freshman class, which shall hold its election in early September.
   4. Executive Board officers shall run these elections.
   5. Candidates require a nomination and a second to be placed on the ballot.
   6. Each candidate appearing on the ballot shall be given up to two minutes to address the class meeting.
   7. Voting shall occur by secret ballot; each class member may vote for as many candidates as they believe will excel at the position. The two candidates with the highest number of votes shall be the class representatives.
2. Class Representatives shall:
   1. 1. Be the chief spokespeople for the class and represent its best interests to members of the college community.
   2. Serve on CORe committees, as they are able.
   3. Coordinate class-sponsored activities.

Section 6: Residence Hall Area Representatives

1. Residence Hall Areas are defined as a floor, though should a floor house more than 50 students, a committee shall be formed in the General Assembly to recommend a division of the oversized Area. The General Assembly shall then vote on the recommendation; this change does not require an amendment to the Constitution.
2. Residence Hall Area Representatives shall be elected as per the following guidelines:
   1. The no-campaigning guidelines in Article III, Section 2.D apply.
   2. One representative shall be elected per area.
   3. Election shall occur at an Area meeting for which the quorum shall be two-thirds of the Area. This meeting shall occur in early September.
   4. Executive Board officers shall run these elections.
   5. Candidates require a nomination and a second to be placed on the ballot.
   6. Each candidate appearing on the ballot shall be given up to two minutes to address the class meeting.
   7. Voting shall occur by secret ballot of the students present. Voters may choose to cast votes for as many candidates as they feel will excel at the position. The candidate with the most votes shall be the Area Representative.
3. Each Residence Hall Area Representative shall:
   1. Be the chief spokespeople for the Residence Hall Area and represent its best interests to members of the college community.
   2. Serve on CORe committees, as he or she is able.
   3. Communicate with the R2s for his or her Area.

Section 7: Working Groups & Committees in the General Assembly

1. Executive Board Assistance Committees shall be formed and dissolved at the discretion of Executive Board officers.
2. All other Working Groups & Committees:
   1. Shall be formed by a simple majority vote of the General Assembly. The motion to form a committee must include a charge for the committee.
   2. Shall be chaired by a volunteer from the General Assembly.
   3. Shall be populated by at least two other members of the General Assembly. This does not apply to Academic Year 2002-2003.
   4. Shall include members outside of CORe at the Committee Chair's discretion.
   5. Shall report their status at each regular General Assembly meeting.
   6. Shall fulfill their charge with a final report that serves as recommendation to the General Assembly.
   7. Shall be dissolved by a unanimous vote of committee members upon fulfillment of their charge or by a two-thirds vote of the General Assembly.

Article V
Appellate Review and Impeachment

Section 1: Appellate Review

The power to review CORe actions shall be vested in the Honor Board, which is not a part of CORe. All other review powers of CORe shall be vested in the General Assembly.

Section 2: Appellate Review Procedures

In order for the Honor Board to overturn a CORe action, the action must either violate this Constitution or violate Olin College's Honor Code. An Honor Board review of CORe actions may only be initiated according to the procedures set out in the Honor Code for addressing suspected violations.

Section 3: Impeachment Proceedings

1. Any student in the Olin Community may initiate the impeachment procedure. Impeachable offenses include major violations of the Ethical Standards outlined in Article IX.
2. A motion for impeachment may be introduced at any regular or special CORe meeting and shall require a reason ("charge"). This motion shall be automatically postponed for a period of five class days. If no CORe meeting is scheduled five class days from the introduction of the motion, a special session shall be called. An investigative committee shall be formed, if necessary.
3. Impeachment will appear as an agenda item at the meeting five class days after the impeachment motion is introduced.
   1. The quorum for this meeting shall be two-thirds of the General Assembly.
   2. Each side (the accuser and the accused) shall present his or her position and may call witnesses.
   3. At the conclusion of the presentation of sides, the motion is voted upon. A vote of two thirds of the entire General Assembly is required to remove someone from office.
4. A deposed CORe member shall be replaced by special election.
5. The removal of a CORe member from office is the only available form of sanction available to CORe. This includes the revocation of all powers, duties, titles, and responsibilities of the position.

Article VI
Funding

Section 1: Sources of Funding

1. CORe's income shall consist of all revenue from the Student Activities Fee, an institutional commitment, and any general fundraisers that it conducts (either organized by the Vice President of Finance, Records, and Communication or an ad-hoc committee).
2. No money shall be collected from clubs or organizations; they are entitled to any funds they raise.

Section 2: Expenses

The expenses of CORe shall fall into four categories:

1. CORe Operating Expenses
   1. Up to five percent of the total budget may be allotted to CORe to cover its communications, meeting, and operating committee expenses.
   2. An additional amount shall be retained by CORe to ensure the availability of reserve funds for new clubs or new activities for existing clubs.
2. Clubs and Organizations shall be funded by the process described in Article VI, Section 3.
3. Student Activities Committee
   1. The Student Activities Committee is allocated money for its program.
   2. The Student Activities Committee may also assess fees at events and/or conduct fundraisers.
4. Residence Hall Programs

   The Residence Hall / Orientation Representative shall be provided with funds that are to be distributed to R2s to decorate residence halls and/or provide refreshments for residence hall gatherings.

Section 3: Budgeting Process

1. Within ten class days following the Executive Board election, the new Executive Board shall determine the amount of funding it will allot to each of the four expense categories.
2. The Caucus of Clubs and Organizations, comprised of the President of every Recognized Club and Organization or his or her designee, shall meet and assemble an overall Club and Organization Budget.
3. The Executive Board shall either accept or reject the entire club and organization budget. If the budget would be accepted with the exception of one or more expenses that are prohibited by Article VI, Section 4, the Executive Board may veto line items and accept the remainder of the budget.
   1. If an Executive Board member holds office in a club requesting funds, he or she must recuse him or herself from the club and organization budget approval process.
   2. If more than two Executive Board members must recuse themselves, the club and organization budget shall be passed to the General Assembly for approval or rejection.
4. If the club and organization budget is rejected, the Caucus of Clubs and Organizations shall meet and may either submit a revised budget to the Executive Board or appeal the veto before the entire General Assembly where a two-thirds majority shall be required to pass the budget.
5. The Caucus of Clubs and Organizations may appeal rejected line items to the General Assembly where a two-thirds majority shall be required for their approval.
6. Clubs and organizations may only spend funds for approved budget items. Any additional requests or modifications shall be approved by a simple majority vote of the General Assembly.

Section 4: Limitations on Funding

No funding shall be provided to clubs, organizations, or activities that:

1. Violate the core values of Olin College.
2. Are redundant of other activities at Olin College.
3. Violate any Olin College Policies.
4. Use flyers in non-designated areas as a means of communication.
5. Use unsolicited mass communication to Student Body (clubs may submit items for the digest published by the Vice President of Finance, Records, and Communication).

Article VII
Recognized Clubs and Organizations

Section 1: Recognition

1. A group of not less than four students shall propose a name and mission for a Club or Organization and name a President.
2. The Club or Organization President shall contact the Vice President of Campus Life with the proposal.
3. The Vice President of Campus Life shall discuss the proposal with the Executive Board, which will choose whether or not to recognize the club or organization based on the following criteria:
   1. There are at least four initial members.
   2. The club or organization is neither a duplicate or redundant of another club or organization.
   3. Any proposed club or organization that is inconsistent with the core values of Olin College, or violates any Olin College policies is not eligible for recognition.
4. Should the Executive Board choose not to recognize the club or organization, the group may appeal this decision before the entire General Assembly where a simple majority shall be required to recognize the club or organization.

Section 2: Funding

1. Newly recognized clubs and organizations may request startup funding from the General Assembly. The source of this funding is described in Article VI, Section 2.A.2 and shall be made available by a simple majority vote.
2. Existing Recognized Clubs and Organizations shall be funded as described in Article VI, Section 3.

Section 3: Membership

Any member of the Student Body is eligible to participate in any Recognized Club or Organization at Olin College.

Section 4: Probation

1. A Recognized Club or Organization may be placed on probation by:
   1. A decision of the Executive Board in response to the Annual Review.
   2. A two-thirds majority vote of the General Assembly at any regular or special meeting.
2. No club or organization on probation may receive any funding from CORe.
3. To be restored from probation:
   1. The club or organization shall re-organize and submit a plan of improvement to the Vice President of Campus Life.
   2. After receipt of the plan of improvement, the General Assembly may vote to restore the club or organization by a two-thirds majority vote.
4. If a club or organization is on probation for more than a year, its recognition shall automatically be revoked.

Article VIII
Additional Procedures of CORe

Section 1: Special Elections

1. Special elections shall be held within ten class days to fill any vacant CORe position. Exceptions are:
   1. The Student Activities Chair who shall be replaced by appointment of the President and confirmed by the Executive Board.
   2. The Residence Hall / Orientation Chair who shall be selected by a vote of the R2s and confirmed by the Executive Board and Dean of Student Life.
   3. The Honor Board Representative who shall be replaced by a process defined by the Honor Board.
2. Any member of the Student Body, including current members of CORe, may run for the vacated position.
3. The Special Election shall be held at a meeting of all constituents. The time and place of this meeting shall be publicized five class days before the meeting to all constituents.
4. The quorum for the Special Election meeting shall be fifty percent plus one of the constituents.
5. The no-campaigning guidelines in Article III, Section 2.D apply.
6. Candidates require a nomination and a second to be placed on the ballot.
7. Each candidate appearing on the ballot will be given up to four minutes to address the class meeting.
8. Voting shall occur by secret ballot.
9. No individual may hold more than one voting position in CORe. Should an existing CORe member be elected, another election shall be held as per these guidelines to fill the newly vacated position.

Section 2: Resignation

Any CORe member may resign by submitting a letter to the CORe President, with the exception of the President, who must submit a letter of resignation to the General Assembly.

Section 3: Town Meetings

1. Town meetings shall be used for the following purposes:
   1. To amend or re-ratify the Constitution or Honor Code.
   2. Call for a referendum.
   3. Address grievances between the Student Body and CORe. Community members that have an issue with CORe must first attempt to have it addressed through CORe itself. If CORe does not address an issue, community members may call for a town meeting with a petition to the Office of Student Life by fifteen percent of the Student Body.
2. The CORe president will moderate town meetings, except for those to address grievances; a third-party mediator would facilitate these.
3. Town meetings shall be publicized at least five class days before the meeting.

Section 4: Annual Review

1. Every year in early March a committee shall be formed in the General Assembly with the following charge:
   1. To investigate the effectiveness of committees created by CORe in achieving their set purpose.
   2. To evaluate the use of funds allocated to programs or organizations that have received CORe funding.
   3. To review all legislative acts of the General Assembly and referenda passed.
   4. To review publications to ensure that information is current.
   5. To prepare a final budget report.
   6. To prepare and submit a report detailing its findings to the Executive Board by the first of April. This report shall be made available to all constituents.
2. The Executive Board shall be responsible for acting on the report submitted by:
   1. Placing ineffective clubs or organizations on probation
   2. Updating out-of-date materials or requiring the publisher of the materials to update them.
3. Each spring, the outgoing Executive Board officers shall be required to brief their newly elected counterparts and be available until the conclusion of the academic year for questions.

Article IX
Ethical Standards

1. All CORe members shall be bound to abide by the Honor Code.
2. With the exception of the Honor Board Representative, no CORe member shall concurrently serve on the Honor Board.
3. No student may concurrently hold more than one voting position in CORe.
4. A member of CORe shall not apply undue influence upon or otherwise intimidate fellow members of CORe or their constituency so as to cause them to make a decision or to commit or to omit any action that they would not otherwise have intended.
5. A CORe member shall not obstruct the dissemination of information or constructive expression of opinions within the Olin Community.
6. A CORe member shall not intentionally or negligently undermine the decisions or mission of CORe through personal action or inaction.
7. A CORe member shall not accept, either directly or indirectly, any monetary or material compensation, gift, favor, or stipend that is a direct result of his or her position or office within CORe, with the exceptions of materials that are provided at gatherings required to complete job functions and end-of-term gifts.
8. All CORe members shall carry out all of their duties as outlined in this Constitution fully and ethically, to the best of their abilities, in service to the students of Olin College.
9. If a CORe member cannot fulfill his or her obligations, this being a disservice to the Olin Community, he or she is ethically compelled to resign immediately so that another student may fulfill these obligations.

Article X
Ratification

Section 1: Requirements for Ratification

The signatures of two-thirds of the Olin Partners shall be required to ratify this Constitution. This Constitution will then take effect immediately.

Section 2: Process for Activation

The first elections for all CORe positions shall be held in Fall 2002. Until this time, the Olin Partner Committee on Student Government shall serve in place of CORe.

Article XI
Amendment

Section 1: Initial Process for Amendment

Until the graduation of the Class of 2006, the Constitution may be amended by a three-quarters majority vote of the General Assembly. Amendments shall be introduced by motion and a required two-week waiting period shall be required before voting.

Section 2: Process for Amendment

After the graduation of the Class of 2006, a the following process may amend the Constitution.

1. A two-thirds majority vote of the General Assembly or a petition of one-third of the Student Body shall propose the amendment. A town meeting shall be called to vote on the proposed amendment.
2. At this town meeting, CORe shall present the reasons for the amendment and answer any questions. The proposed amendment shall then be voted upon. A simple majority shall be required to ratify the amendment.