Constitution Sample A Constitution contains the fundamental principles which govern an organization's operation. The development of a Constitution will serve to clarify your purpose and delineate your basic operating structure. It will also allow members and potential members to have a better understanding of what the organization is all about. This section should explain what the organization hopes to do for it's members and the university community. This section should state that any MSU student may be a member.
Some organizations also are open to non-students.
In addition, because MSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, public institution which values diversity, student groups wanting to be recognized by the University must be non-discriminatory. The constitution must state that the organization will not discriminate on the basis of age, color, gender, handicapper status, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or weight. This section should explain how a person becomes a member, and how a person remains a member in good standing. This section should explain the titles and terms of each office. This section should detail how officers are nominated and elected.