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Article 1. Name

This organization shall be referred to as the Linux User Group at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLALUG). The University of California, Los Angeles will hereafter in this document be referred to as "UCLA," or "the University."

Article 2. Statement of Purpose

Linux is both a powerful, freely-available computer operating system and a fascinating sociological event with few parallels, the product of an international programmer community that exists independently of any national boundaries.

The UCLALUG's purpose is to faciliate learning, creativity, and the advancement of computer science. To accomplish this goal, UCLALUG intends to promote the use of the Linux operating system at UCLA by encouraging its use among students, faculty, staff, and University departments; by providing a support network for Linux users; and by building a library of Linux-related materials.

In attempting to promote the use of Linux, we will also encourage programming under this operating system in the form of student-coordinated projects. UCLALUG student projects must benefit the UCLA community, the Linux community, or any subsets of the two. All software produced under the auspices of UCLALUG shall be distributed under the GNU General Public License, or the GNU Lesser General Public License, as appropriate.

Article 3. Membership

Section 1. General Membership

UCLALUG grants membership to anyone who asks for it. There shall be no membership fee.

Section 2. Policy of Non-discrimination

UCLALUG, in accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University Policy, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran of the Armed Forces.

UCLALUG also prohibits sexual harassment. This non-discrimination policy covers organization membership, access to organization programs and activities, and the general treatment of members in the organization.

Article 4. Offices and Elections

UCLALUG shall elect officers once per academic year or as necessary. Only members currently enrolled as UCLA undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to hold office. All members of the group are allowed to vote in any and all elections of the UCLALUG.

President

This individual is the official liaison to the University, and is responsible for the group, its activities, and the delegation of tasks to be carried out on behalf of the group. Any financial matters will be handled by the Event Chair, including making financial records available to authorized University officials upon request, as we do not anticipate the need for a regular treasurer.

Marketing Director

The Marketing Director is responsible for the general improvement of the groups's reputation and profile through advertisement and other means.

Event Chair

The Event Chair is responsible for organizing events, including any regular Lug or Officer meetings, install fests, guest speakers, etc.

The group will have any number of projects being worked on at a given time, each with its own methods of organization and responsibility. The sole limitation on such projects is that they fall within the rules and focus of UCLALUG.

Article 5. Meetings

UCLALUG shall hold general meetings at least once a month. The meetings shall be open to the public - membership is not a requisite to attend.

Article 6. Amendments to the Constitution

This constitution may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the Membership at a General Meeting or a Special Meeting called for the purpose of voting to amend the constitution.

Article 7. Provision to Make Financial Records Available.

Financial records can be made available to University Officials upon request. Said requests can me submitted electronically via email and must provide a detailed description of the type of records requested.

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