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.

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.

Membership is open to all accounting and business majors, and others interested in the accounting profession. A minimum GPA of 2.5 must be maintained for membership. In addition, it is expected that members participate in at least 75% of all sponsored activities.

ABA does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion or gender in the administration of membership or other programs.

Section 1: Officers

The executive committee shall be comprised of the following officers: President, Vice President of Finance, Vice President of Programming, Vice President of Recruitment and External Relations, and Vice President of Communication and Internal Relations.

Section 2: Duties

2.1 President

The duties of the president are to oversee the organization's function in accordance with its mission; to conduct meetings; represent the organization at Dean's Undergraduate Advisory Council meetings; to collaborate with the other executive committee officers to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of their roles; to act as liaison with the Accounting Department.

2.2 Vice President of Finance

The duties of the Vice President of Finance are to keep detailed a record and budget of the organization's funds and financial activities; to provide a detailed annual report; and to coordinate fundraising events.

2.3 Vice President of Programming

The duties of the Vice President of Programming are to plan, organize and coordinate professional and social events for members and interested outside parties.

2.4 Vice President of Recruitment and External Relations

The duties of the Vice President of Recruitment and External Relations are to plan, coordinate and direct the recruitment new members; to promote the organization and its activities; and to relate pertinent information of upcoming events to the general membership and other interested parties.

2.5 Vice President of Communication and Internal Relations

The duties of the Vice President of Communication and Internal Relations are to keep minutes and attendance at meetings; maintain membership records; to be a contact person for members; and to relate pertinent information regarding the organization's activities to the general membership.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Amendment 1:

Semester dues of $5 will be collected from all members.

Amendment 2:

2.1 Executive Officers

Executive Officers will also include Vice President of Technology and Deans Undergraduate Advisory Council Representative.

2.2 Duties of Executive Officers

VP of Technology is responsible for maintaining the organization's web site.

DUAC Representative will be responsible for attending all DUAC meetings, and providing information from meetings to members and other Executive Officers.