The Accounting and Business Association Of the Robert H. Smith School of Business
ARTICLE I – NAME
The name of the organization shall be the Accounting and Business Association (ABA) of the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland-College Park.
ARTICLE II – PURPOSE
The purpose of the organization is to provide opportunities for personal, academic and professional development for students interested in the accounting profession, through regular meetings, professional speakers, community service and social activities. The organization functions under the auspices and with the guidance of the Accounting Department of the Robert H. Smith School of Business.
ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to all undergraduate UMD students. Members must attend over half of the scheduled events per semester in order to maintain their active membership status. Dues are not required for voting, active membership.
ABA does not restrict membership or discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.
ARTICLE IV – EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Section 1: Officers
The executive committee shall be comprised of the following officers: President(s), Vice President of Communications, Vice President of Finance, Vice President of Marketing, Vice President of Membership, and Vice President of SUSA Events.
Section 2: Duties
2.1 President
The executive committee can select one individual as President, or two individuals as Co-Presidents.
The President oversees the operations of the entire organization and to coordinate the efforts of the rest of the executive board. Specific duties include [but are not limited to]: conducting meetings of the executive board; delegating responsibilities to other executive officers and ensuring completion of tasks; maintaining professional networks with accounting firms; corresponding with firms regarding club events; spearheading the efforts of the annual Accounting Career Fair held in the Fall; attending SUSA President’s meetings once-a-month, acting as the liaison between the club and the Accounting Department.
2.2 Vice President of Communication
The Vice President of Communication is to ensure the members of ABA remain informed of ABA events, accounting industry events, and job opportunities as shared with ABA. Specific duties include [but are not limited to]: sending email reminders about upcoming programs and events; sending reminders via the club’s GroupMe about upcoming programs and events; updating ABA’s newsletter with current Smith related activities and opportunities.
2.3 Vice President of Membership
The Vice President of Membership is to act as the liaison between the executive board and the club’s members. Specific duties include [but are not limited to]: taking attendance at meetings; keeping member records; recruiting new members; developing membership reward programs; gathering feedback from membership concerning club events.
2.4 Vice President of Marketing
The Vice President of Marketing is to coordinate the marketing efforts of the club in the business school. Specific duties include [but are not limited to]: creating flyers for the club’s functions; updating the club’s website; managing other promotional efforts.
2.5 Vice President of Finance
The Vice President of Finance is responsible for the club’s financial matters. Specific duties include [but are not limited to]: keeping detailed financial records of the organization’s funds; balancing the checkbook on a monthly basis; reimbursing members of the executive board; ordering food for the club’s events and financial activities; coordinating fundraising events if necessary.
2.6 Vice President of SUSA Events
The Vice President of SUSA Events is to act as the liaison between the executive board and SUSA. Specific duties include [but are not limited to]: attending SUSA assembly meetings as required by SUSA; reporting to the executive board concerning SUSA developments; aiding other board members.
Section 3: Elections
3.1. Eligibility for Office
In order to run for an executive committee office, a student must be a member of ABA for a minimum of one semester and meet all necessary qualifications stated above for being an active member. Those who are interested in serving on the Executive Committee are encouraged to attend our service event(s).
3.2. Election Meeting
Elections will be held at a special meeting where the candidates will have an opportunity to address the membership. Election to office will be decided by majority vote using an instant run-off system. In order to vote in the election you must meet the qualifications stated above for being an active member.
Section 4: Term of Office/Removal from Office
The term of an office is one year, effective January 1 until December 31. An officer may serve no more than two terms on the executive committee. The removal from office is at the discretion of the Accounting Department, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs of the Smith School of Business and the Faculty Advisor.
ARTICLE V – FINANCES/ALLOCATION OF FUNDS
Activities requiring funds will be financed through fundraising events, as well as money supplied by the university. The Vice President of Finance will be responsible for maintaining a detailed record of the organization’s financial activities, as well as the annual and semester budget.
ARTICLE VI – DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS ON DISSOLUTION
At such time that the Accounting and Business Association shall be dissolved, its assets shall revert to a scholarship fund to be determined by the active members of the chapter at the time of dissolution.
ARTICLE VII – AMENDMENTS
This constitution may be amended by a three-fourths vote of the members attending a duly called meeting. No amendment to this constitution shall be effective until filed with the Accounting Department office and the office of the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs of the Robert H. Smith School of Business.
ARTICLE VIII – ABIDE BY UNIVERSITY POLICIES CLAUSE
The Accounting and Business Association understands and is committed to fulfilling its responsibilities of abiding by University of Maryland, College Park policies.
RATIFIED: September 24th, 2024
ARTICLE I – NAME
The name of the organization shall be the Accounting and Business Association (ABA) of the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland-College Park.
ARTICLE II – PURPOSE
The purpose of the organization is to provide opportunities for personal, academic and professional development for students interested in the accounting profession, through regular meetings, professional speakers, community service and social activities. The organization functions under the auspices and with the guidance of the Accounting Department of the Robert H. Smith School of Business.
ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to all undergraduate UMD students. Members must attend over half of the scheduled events per semester in order to maintain their active membership status. Dues are not required for voting, active membership.
ABA does not restrict membership or discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.
ARTICLE IV – EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Section 1: Officers
The executive committee shall be comprised of the following officers: President(s), Vice President of Communications, Vice President of Finance, Vice President of Marketing, Vice President of Membership, and Vice President of SUSA Events.
Section 2: Duties
2.1 President
The executive committee can select one individual as President, or two individuals as Co-Presidents.
The President oversees the operations of the entire organization and to coordinate the efforts of the rest of the executive board. Specific duties include [but are not limited to]: conducting meetings of the executive board; delegating responsibilities to other executive officers and ensuring completion of tasks; maintaining professional networks with accounting firms; corresponding with firms regarding club events; spearheading the efforts of the annual Accounting Career Fair held in the Fall; attending SUSA President’s meetings once-a-month, acting as the liaison between the club and the Accounting Department.
2.2 Vice President of Communication
The Vice President of Communication is to ensure the members of ABA remain informed of ABA events, accounting industry events, and job opportunities as shared with ABA. Specific duties include [but are not limited to]: sending email reminders about upcoming programs and events; sending reminders via the club’s GroupMe about upcoming programs and events; updating ABA’s newsletter with current Smith related activities and opportunities.
2.3 Vice President of Membership
The Vice President of Membership is to act as the liaison between the executive board and the club’s members. Specific duties include [but are not limited to]: taking attendance at meetings; keeping member records; recruiting new members; developing membership reward programs; gathering feedback from membership concerning club events.
2.4 Vice President of Marketing
The Vice President of Marketing is to coordinate the marketing efforts of the club in the business school. Specific duties include [but are not limited to]: creating flyers for the club’s functions; updating the club’s website; managing other promotional efforts.
2.5 Vice President of Finance
The Vice President of Finance is responsible for the club’s financial matters. Specific duties include [but are not limited to]: keeping detailed financial records of the organization’s funds; balancing the checkbook on a monthly basis; reimbursing members of the executive board; ordering food for the club’s events and financial activities; coordinating fundraising events if necessary.
2.6 Vice President of SUSA Events
The Vice President of SUSA Events is to act as the liaison between the executive board and SUSA. Specific duties include [but are not limited to]: attending SUSA assembly meetings as required by SUSA; reporting to the executive board concerning SUSA developments; aiding other board members.
Section 3: Elections
3.1. Eligibility for Office
In order to run for an executive committee office, a student must be a member of ABA for a minimum of one semester and meet all necessary qualifications stated above for being an active member. Those who are interested in serving on the Executive Committee are encouraged to attend our service event(s).
3.2. Election Meeting
Elections will be held at a special meeting where the candidates will have an opportunity to address the membership. Election to office will be decided by majority vote using an instant run-off system. In order to vote in the election you must meet the qualifications stated above for being an active member.
Section 4: Term of Office/Removal from Office
The term of an office is one year, effective January 1 until December 31. An officer may serve no more than two terms on the executive committee. The removal from office is at the discretion of the Accounting Department, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs of the Smith School of Business and the Faculty Advisor.
ARTICLE V – FINANCES/ALLOCATION OF FUNDS
Activities requiring funds will be financed through fundraising events, as well as money supplied by the university. The Vice President of Finance will be responsible for maintaining a detailed record of the organization’s financial activities, as well as the annual and semester budget.
ARTICLE VI – DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS ON DISSOLUTION
At such time that the Accounting and Business Association shall be dissolved, its assets shall revert to a scholarship fund to be determined by the active members of the chapter at the time of dissolution.
ARTICLE VII – AMENDMENTS
This constitution may be amended by a three-fourths vote of the members attending a duly called meeting. No amendment to this constitution shall be effective until filed with the Accounting Department office and the office of the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs of the Robert H. Smith School of Business.
ARTICLE VIII – ABIDE BY UNIVERSITY POLICIES CLAUSE
The Accounting and Business Association understands and is committed to fulfilling its responsibilities of abiding by University of Maryland, College Park policies.
RATIFIED: September 24th, 2024
