ARTICLE 2. Purpose:
The purpose of Beta Mu Theta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, at Modesto Jr College, shall be the promotion of scholarship, the development of leadership, and the cultivation of fellowship among qualified students of this college.

ARTICLE 3. Membership:

Section 1. Membership of Beta Mu Theta chapter shall consist of

members, provisional members, alumni members and honorary members.

A. Member: Each candidate for membership must have completed 12 semester
hours of associate degree coursework at Modesto Jr College, with a Grade Point Average of 3.5, must adhere to the school conduct code, and must possess recognized qualities of citizenship. Only coursework within the last five years is considered.

B. Provisional Member: A provisional member of Phi Theta Kappa is a student, who, in the opinion of the local chapter, has shown an active interest in the affairs of the Honor Society, and who serves the Society in some special capacity, but who does not meet the full requirements for membership in the Society. In order to qualify for provisional membership status, a student must be enrolled in associate degree coursework at the two year college, must adhere to school conduct code, and must possess recognized qualities of citizenship. Provisional members will not be officially affiliated with the Phi Theta Kappa Society, cannot hold office, and cannot vote on chapter, regional or international matters. Provisional members are not required to pay the international and regional induction fee until they have qualified for full membership.

C. Alumni Member: Alumni members shall be members of the Society who are no longer enrolled in the two year college, and who have terminated their active membership in good standing, with a minimum of one year’s enrollment at the two year college. Alumni members shall be entitled to all privileges of full membership except the right to vote or to hold office. The Director of Alumni Affairs is an exception to this provision.

D. Honorary Member: Honorary membership may be granted in this chapter to men and women who have rendered distinguished service to the Society. Honorary members may not vote or hold office, nor must they be officially inducted or pay membership fees.

ARTICLE 4. Chapter Advisors:

Section 1. The chapter advisors shall be appointed by the administration of Modesto Jr. College.

Section 2. The chapter advisors shall be responsible for the guidance of Chapter activities and shall act on behalf of the international society and official college administration.

Section 3. The chapter contact advisor is responsible for the completion and submission of the Annual Report, Membership Report Forms and Membership Profile Forms required by the Phi Theta Kappa Society Headquarters.

Section 4. The advisors shall not be voting members of the chapter.

ARTICLE 5. Officers:

Section 1. All officers must be members of Phi Theta Kappa in good standing, must have a Grade Point Average of 3.25, and must be enrolled at Modesto Jr. College.

Section 2. The BETA MU THETA chapter of Phi Theta Kappa may have some of the following officers: President, Executive Vice President, Vice President of Service, Vice President of Leadership Development, Vice President of Records, Vice President of Fellowship, Vice President of Special Events, Vice President of Membership and Scheduling, Vice President of Fundraising, Vice President of Computer Services, Vice President of Outreach, Secretary, Treasurer, Director of Alumni Affairs, President Emeritus.

Section 3. The duties of the officers shall be as described in the Bylaws Duties of Officers.

ARTICLE 6. Election of Officers:

Section 1. All candidates for office must be members of Phi Theta Kappa in good standing.

Section 2. Elections must be held at a general meeting in April during the spring semester of each year.

Section 3. Officers shall hold office from the end of the spring semester to the end of the next spring semester.

Section 4. Members will nominate themselves for office.

Section 5. Plurality of votes cast will determine the new officer.

Section 6. In any case when an officer must resign his or her office, an election shall be held to elect a new officer. The president shall have the power to make a temporary appointment until an election can be held at a general meeting.

Section 7. In the case of an irresoluble tie for any office, the candidates may share that office.

ARTICLE 7. Impeachment and Accountability of Officers.

Section 1. If any officer fails to fulfill the duties of his or her office, s/he may be removed from office as follows:

a. A special meeting of the board must be held to discuss the
problem.

b. A vote of ¾ of the board is sufficient to remove an officer from office.

Section 2. Officers may be required to sign a contract concerning reimbursement of conference expenses. Failure to make any required restitution to the Chapter treasury may result in removal from the board.

ARTICLE 8. Meetings.

Section 1. All business meetings will follow this general agenda:
Order of Business

I.	Call to Order
II.	Approval of the Minutes
III.	President’s Announcements
IV.	Advisors’ Reports
V.	Honors Study Topic
VI.	Service Projects
VII.	Officers’ Reports As Needed
VIII.	Other Business
IX.	Adjournment.

Section 2. A quorum shall be one member over 50% of the active board members as determined by an advisor.

Section 3. All meetings shall be governed by an adaptation of Robert’s Rules of Order.

Section 4. Special committee meetings shall be called by the chairman of said committee. Procedures at such meetings are left to the discretion of the chairman. Reports of each meeting shall be given at the next board or general meeting.

Section 5. The Executive Board consists of the president, the executive vice president, and two advisors. For decisions that need to be expedited, any three of these may vote through an executive decision, which the president will report at the next board or general meeting.

ARTICLE 9. Finances:

Section 1. Finances for this chapter will be raised by projects voted on by a majority vote of the board members.

Section 2. Payment of the International Membership fee of $45.00 must be received by the Chapter treasurer before members can be inducted.

Section 3. All members must pay one time local dues of $20.00 in the semester they are inducted.

Section 4. All members must pay regional dues of $5.00 prior to induction. Regional dues shall be remitted directly to the regional coordinator.

Section 5. Modesto Jr. College financial and budget procedures will be followed.

Section 6. Financial records of the Chapter shall be held and audited by the Modesto Jr. College Business Office.

ARTICLE 10. ByLaws:

Section 1. The Constitution and Bylaws shall be passed by a simple majority vote of the board membership and may cover pertinent topics including interpretation of the original constitution.

Section 2. A permanent record of the Constitution and Bylaws shall be kept on file by the advisors and by ASMJC.

Section 3. The Constitution and Bylaws may be amended by a vote of two thirds of the members present at any regular meeting. Any changes to the Constitution and Bylaws shall be sent to Phi Beta Kappa headquarters for approval.