Constitution
Article I: Name
Section 1.01
The name of this organization shall be WTSC 91.1 FM The Source. We will retain the official name of WTSC/WNTC 91.1 FM The Source, for historical reasons with alumni, but will not use it as our official name registered with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). WTSC is located in the basement of the Student Center and is composed of a radio station with one broadcast studio, production studio, remote crew, sports announcement staff, engineering staff, computer administration staff, and an automation system. WTSC is owned by the Knight and Day Corporation, operated by the Clarkson University Student Association (CUSA), and is licensed by the FCC to operate on channel 216, at a frequency of 91.1 megahertz, with an effective radiated power of 700 watts. The website of the radio station is operated at http://radio.clarkson.edu by WTSC.
Article II: Purpose
Section 2.01
The purpose of WTSC shall be to operate a campus radio station for the Clarkson University students entertainment and instruction and to provide a public service to the general Potsdam, New York and communities in the vicinity.
Article III: Membership
Section 3.01
Any Clarkson University student, graduate student, faculty, or staff member may apply for membership, provided that they meet the eligibility requirements of CUSA, the by-laws, and they have paid their required activities fee.
Section 3.02
a) Any member found committing any act that is unsafe, irresponsible, or contrary to WTSC’s rules and purpose shall have his or her membership reviewed for possible suspension or removal by the Executive Board. A 2/3 vote of the Executive Board will suspend a person’s membership for no longer than one semester’s time. The executive board can make the recommendation to the membership for the removal of the member. A 2/3 majority of voting membership will remove a member from WTSC.
b) The member will be able to speak in their defense before a vote is taken for either suspension or removal. The member must be notified at least one (1) week before a vote is taken on their possible suspension or removal. It is the member’s responsibility to familiarize themselves with the rules and regulations of the club.
c) A 2/3 majority of voting membership can override any member suspension decision of the executive board.
d) If a person believes that he or she has been unjustly removed or suspended from the club, that person may call on the Activities Committee for a review of the club’s actions and possible reinstatement of membership. A 2/3 vote of the Senate is required to reinstate a member. In the case of expulsion, the club may also restore a person to membership or office through the same preliminary steps and vote as is required for an election.
e) Members must be involved with the club to be a part of the club; members must meet 15 engagement points. Attending a meeting is worth three points, receiving DJ training is worth three points, working a campus event is worth three points, sports broadcast is worth two points, and helping an E-Board member with their particular job (I.E. CD sorting, engineering and maintenance work, etc.) will be worth points according to the E-Board member’s discretion.
Article IV: Executive Board
Section 4.01
a) The executive board of this organization shall consist of a: General Manager, Station and Events Manager, Business Director, Music Director, Chief Engineer, Production Manager, Sports Director, Computer Administrator, and Webmaster. They shall be elected for a term of one academic year. The officers will take office at the end of the last meeting of the academic year. Presidency is given to the General Manager. Vice Presidency goes to the most senior program director (Station and Events Manager, Production Manager, Music Director, or Sports Director). No person may hold more than one office at a time.
b) The executive board shall have the power to veto. The executive board needs a 3/4 majority vote to veto any actions of the club. The membership may override the veto by a 2/3 majority of voting membership.
Section 4.02
a) The election of officers shall take place one week prior to spring break vacation. The election must be announced to the entire membership at least two weeks prior to the date of elections. The election shall take place after an announced meeting where nominations for officers shall be opened, which must be at least one week before elections.
b) Nominations shall remain open until the voting of a particular office. At any time within this nomination period, someone can be nominated for office by contacting the current General Manager. Anyone may make a nomination. The nominee may accept or decline the nomination.
c) Voting shall be done by secret ballot and the results shall be made known within one week following the election. Elections must take place at a meeting where a quorum has been met. Absentee ballots may be accepted up to three days following the election meeting. Elections will proceed in the order listed in this constitution (General Manager through Webmaster). Candidates must win by a simple majority of the vote. If no person is nominated for a position, write-in candidates will be accepted. If no person is elected to a position, the General Manager will appoint someone. The appointee must be a member of the club and eligible for office as stated in the by-laws.
d) In the event of a tie, the current Executive Board shall hold a re-vote. The election will follow the same guidelines stated above within one week following the announcement of the election results and will follow the same guidelines as the elections meeting except that only the candidates that tied for office will be allowed to run in the re-vote.
Section 4.03
a) General Manager (GM) – The GM shall preside over the meetings and see that all business is carried out in a proper manner. The GM shall vote only in the case of a tie. The GM shall appoint the chairs of any committees formed. The GM shall oversee the elections for the year to succeed theirs, except in the case where he/she is being considered for another office. In this case the current Executive Board should choose an arbitrary member that is not being considered for the office. The GM shall be responsible for general administration of WTSC and its facets, discipline of members, correspondence between WTSC, CUSA, as well as appropriate faculty and administration, and security of WTSC, its equipment and members. The GM shall be responsible for an annual WTSC written report of activities; stating the goals and intentions of WTSC for the coming year, to be presented to the CUSA Senate.
b) Station and Events Manager (SEM) – The SEM shall assist the GM in carrying out their duties, and shall, in the absence of the GM, carry out the duties of the GM as described in Section 4.03a. The SEM shall be responsible for recruiting new members, managing the WTSC event schedule, putting together a show schedule, and oeprating and maintaining remote events and equipment. The SEM shall keep an accurate written record of all meetings, keep attendance, and be the custodian of all documents and records.