Our Constitution

1. Purpose
   The purpose of the GMA shall be to oversee the planning and execution of graduate student activities in the department of mathematics. Theses activities include but are not limited to: The Graduate Student Seminar, The Noetherian Ring Seminar, the Fall and Spring departmental picnics, the Mentoring Program for graduate students entering the department, the election of the representative of the Math department to the Graduate Student Council, and the election of the graduate student member of the graduate Committee of the Department of Mathematics.
2. Membership
   All graduate students in the Department shall be members of the GMA. Faculty, staff, and student spouses may be associate (non-voting) members.
3. Non-Discrimination Statement
   The GMA will not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
4. Meetings
   The GMA shall have a minimum of one meeting per semester. Officers may authorize more frequent meetings as needed.
5. Dues
   There are no dues for the GMA.
6. Officers
   
• Officers shall server terms lasting from the January after election until the following January.
• Officers are elected by the following procedure: nominations shall be taken by email or in written format at least one week prior to the election. Candidates shall leave the room while each is discussed in a pro-con-con-pro format. The membership present shall then vote. A simple majority elects a candidate to an office.
• If an office is vacated during the term, a new election for that office shall be held, using the procedures shall leave the room while each is discussed in a pro-con-con-pro format. The membership present shall then vote. A simple majority elects a candidate to an office.
• If an office is vacated during the term, a new election for that office shall be held, using the procedures described above.
• Any officer of the GMA may be impeached by a vote of 3/4 of the members at a meeting where a quorum is present.
• Duties
  
• President
  The duties of the President shall be to call and conduct all meetings of the GMA and its officers, as well as to oversee the delegation of responsibilities to other officers.
• Vice President
  The duties of the vice-President shall be to function as president in the event that the president is absent or unable to perform his/her duties. It shall further be the duty of the VP to oversee the organization of both the Graduate Student Seminar and the Noetherian Ring Seminar.
• Secretary/Treasurer
  The duties of the Secretary/Treasurer shall be to keep minutes of each meeting of the GMA and its officers, and to oversee any financial transactions between the Department of Mathematics and the GMA members, which concern the GMA.
• Faculty Advisor
  The Faculty Advisor to the GMA shall be chosen by a vote of the membership and shall be a faculty member of the department of Mathematics. The duties of the Faculty Advisor shall be to advise the officers and members of the GMA regarding the activities of the Association.
7. Regulations
   
   • The GMA shall adhere to the Student Guide and other laws, rules, and regulations governing the University of Florida and its Students.
   • Harassment or hazing of any member of the GMA by those affiliated with the GMA will not be allowed or tolerated.
   • Any member of the GMA may at any time disassociate themselves from the GMA without fear of harassment or retribution.
8. Amendment
   Proposed amendments to this constitution may be drafted by any member or officer of the GMA. Proposed amendments shall be announced at least one week prior to the meeting of the membership at which they are to be voted on. Amendments must be discussed at the meeting and may only be passed by a 2/3 majority of the membership at a meeting where a quorum is present.