Diamond Bar High School USB

BY-LAWS OF THE UNITED STUDENT BODY OF DIAMOND BAR

ARTICLE I. DISTRIBUTION OF AUTHORITY

Section 1. Distribution of authority among the official documents of the USB shall be allotted according to the following order. With reference to this order, any contradiction which varies between two or more documents and the wording contained therein shall be decided in favor of the document higher in the rank of order. The wording of the lesser document which was involved shall be automatically repealed and struck from the document.

A. USB Constitution

B. USB By-Laws

C. USB Policies

D. USB Regulations

Section 2. Distribution of the authority among the governing organizations shall be allotted according to the following order. With reference to this order, a governing organization under the former in the rank of order.

A. Executive Board

B. Inter-Organizational Council

C. Senate

D. House of Representatives

ARTICLE II. DUTIES OF THE STUDENT BODY OFFICERS (EXECUTIVE BOARD)

Section 1. The Executive Board shall be elected every December by the United Student Body of Diamond Bar High School. They will all be under guidance of the Activities Director and the President of the student body.

A. President (Junior at the time of election)

It shall be the duty of the USB president to:

1. Preside over all meetings of the Executive Board.

2. Plan agendas for all Executive Board meetings, along with the Vice President twice a week.

3. Call and preside over all special meetings of the House of Representatives, Inter-Organizational Council or Senate, or combination thereof.

4. Preside over all school assemblies.

5. Represent the Student Body at school and necessary district and league functions.

6. Supervise the implementation of all policies, regulations and programs established by the Executive Board.

7. Use the power of the veto with discretion. A veto of an action from any section of the structure of this Constitution shall be accompanied by a written explanation of the action. The veto may be overridden by a 2/3 vote of the body in which action originated. The veto shall be within 10 school days of the original action.

8. Remain in constant communication with the Director of Activities.

9. Uphold this constitution at all times.

B. Vice President (Junior at the time of election)

It shall be the duty of the USB Vice President to:

1. Act as the President of the USB in the absence of the President.

2. Preside over the Senate when Executive Board meetings conflict with the Senate meetings.

3. Be chairperson for all elections.

4. Assist President with agendas for the Executive Board and Senate meetings.

5. Carry out such duties as assigned to him/her by the President.

6. Prepare the weekly calendar review report.

7. Read announcements over the PA system every week.

8. Remain in constant communication with the Director of Activities.

9. Uphold this Constitution at all times.

10. Serve as a voting member of the Executive Board.

C. Speaker of the House (Junior or Sophomore at the time of the election)

It shall be the duty of the Speaker to:

1. Preside over all the meetings of the House of Representatives.

2. Report all business of the House to the Executive Board.

3. Appoint officers within the House for each classroom each semester.

4. Carry out such duties as assigned to him/her by the President.

5. Remain in constant communication with the Director of Activities.

6. Uphold this Constitution at all times.

7. Serve as a voting member of the Executive Board.

D. IOC (Inter-Organizational Council) (Junior or Sophomore at the time of the election)

It shall be the duty of the IOC Chairperson to:

1. Represent the USB chartered organizations at the Executive Board Meetings.

2. To endure each recognized organization or club describing its purpose, qualifications to membership, dues, meeting dates, and major activities.

3. Enforce the provisions of the USB By-Laws, policies, and regulations relate to club activities.

4. Review annually the charter for each recognized club or organization and recommend its renewal or suspension.

5. Assist the Director of Activities in preparing and maintaining a Master Calendar of Activities.

6. Be in charge of the Calendar Signing Party.

7. Attend meetings of various campus clubs and organizations, offering ideas and suggestions on efficient organization.

8. Carry out such duties as assigned to him/her by the President.

9. Remain in constant communication with the Director of Activities.

10. Uphold this constitution at all times.

11. Serve as a voting member of the Executive Board.

E. Secretary (Junior or Sophomore at the time of election)

It shall be the duty of the USB Secretary to:

1. Record, publish, and file all minutes of the Executive Board and Senate Meetings.

2. Undertake all necessary correspondence of the Executive Board and the Senate.

3. Carry out such duties as assigned to him/her by the President.

4. Oversee and run the Pennies for Patients Program

5. Remain in constant communication with the Director of Activities.

6. Uphold this Constitution at all times.

7. Serve as a voting member of the Executive Board.

F. Finance Director (Junior or Sophomore at the time of election)

It shall be the duty of the USB Finance Director to:

1. Aid the Student Activities Director in the preparing of the fiscal budget.

2. Handle all Student Body funds and provide the Executive Board with all purchase orders being submitted at the meetings in the form of a report.

3. Give a monthly report on the status of all USB funds.

4. Oversee all USB Activity Card sales.

5. Be responsible for maintaining a complete inventory of all USB possessions.

6. Carry out such duties as assigned to him/her by the President.

7. Remain in constant communication with the Director of Activities.

8. Uphold this Constitution at all times

9. Serve as a voting member of the Executive Board.

Section 2. Duties of the Senate shall be directed by the President and with the approval of the Executive Board. The Executive Board shall have the power to appoint any member(s) to the Senate to fulfill the given duties as efficiently as possible (as per guidelines set down by the By-Laws).

A. Attorney General/School Board Representative (at least a Sophomore at the time of application) *

1. Represent all students of Diamond Bar High School at all meetings of the Walnut Valley Unified School District Board of Education. Present composed update reports of school information provided by the Principal, Vice Principal, Deans, and Athletics Director to the members of the District Board, thereafter making an update speech at the meeting.

2. Communicate all relevant information from the Board of Education to the students and report bi-weekly two times a month of the meetings to the Executive Board.

3. Have knowledge of all local media and making sure that the students of Diamond Bar High School are recognized for contributing to the community.

4. Be an ex-officio member to the Executive Board member appointed to his/her position.

5. Serve as a voting member of the Executive Board only when an additional vote is needed to break a tie and/or in the absence of two or more Executive Board members.

6. Update corrections of any portion of the Constitution or By-Laws, following the procedures of Article VIII Amendments of the Constitution for changes of the Constitution and approval of 2/3 vote of Executive Board for changes of the By-Laws.

7. Be familiar with the Constitution and By-Laws and oversee that all USB activities do not contradict the Constitution or By-Laws.

8. Remain in constant communication with the Director of Activities.

9. Uphold this Constitution at all times.

10. Serve as a conciliar member of the Executive Board.

B. Commissioner of Academics (Junior or Sophomore)

1. Recognize the academic achievements of all students.

2. Plan and organize Academic Week, AP Activities, and all other related academic activities.

3. Coordinate Renaissance program activities and oversee giveaways.

4. Assisting in the Career Center with scholarships and academic awards.

5. Serve two consecutive January to January terms unless otherwise directed.

6. Attend Executive Board meeting as an advisory member.

7. Remain in constant communication with the Director of Activities.

8. Uphold this Constitution at all times.

C. Commissioner of Assemblies and Rallies (Junior or Sophomore; if dual position, one could be a Freshman)

1. Organize rallies and assemblies

2. Be in charge of all pep rallies and assemblies

3. Be a spokesman for the Executive Board to the pep advisor, band director, and all participating athletic coaches, asking them in advance for their participation in rally activities if and only if pertaining to rally activities.

4. Accept responsibility to publicize all activities related to rallies and assemblies, with the aid of the Commissioner of Publicity.

5. Obtain permission from the Curriculum Council Inform teachers and staff at least two weeks in advance for any activity that will cause a change in the daily schedule of classes.

6. Be Responsible for the distribution of assembly schedules to all Administrators, Teachers, and Classified staff members.

7. Remain in constant communication with the Director of Activities.

8. Uphold this Constitution at all times.

D. Commissioner of Athletics (Junior or Sophomore; if dual position, one can be a freshman)

1. Act as a host/hostess for all visiting teams when required by the Director of Activities.

2. Shall be in charge of issuing and distributing all school letters for athletics.

3. Have a thorough knowledge of all athletic scheduling and be responsible for the distribution of payment of officials.

4. Help the Director of Activities and the Director of Athletics with the promotion of Intramural Activities.

5. Shall be responsible for promoting school spirit by initiating advertisement or sport scores to the local media, along with special awards and recognition.

6. Be responsible for the upkeep and the record of all plaques and awards.

7. Shall work closely with coaches for first-hand knowledge of all sport teams.

8. Work with the Commissioner of Social Activities for the Scheduling of rooter buses.

9. Be Present and participate in all Athletic Award Ceremonies at the end of each season of activity.

10. Plan and organize sports luncheons for Fall, Winter, and Spring Varsity sport teams.

11. Function as a liaison between the athletic teams or coaches and the Executive Board.

12. Attend Executive Board meetings as an advisory member.

13. Remain in constant communication with the Director of Activities

14. Uphold this constitution at all times.

E. Commissioner of Audio Communications (Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior; can be a dual position)

1. Be in charge of all audio equipment and its upkeep.

2. To be in charge of all audio equipment

3. Maintain an inventory of all audio equipment

4. Supervise all other USB activities using Audio equipment.

5. Attend Executive Board meetings as an advisory member.

6. Remain in constant communication with the Director of Activities.

7. Uphold this Constitution at all times.

F. Brahma Booster Representative (at least a Sophomore at time of application)

1. Represent all students of Diamond Bar High school at all meetings of Brahma Booster Organization

2. Communicate all relevant information from the Brahma Booster Organization to the students of Diamond Bar High School and report monthly of the meetings to the Executive Board.

3. Be the co-coordinator of the annual Branding Iron Chuckwagon Rodeo Roundup festival.

4. Serve the term from July to June.

5. Attend Executive Board meeting as an advisory member.

6. Remain in constant communication with the Director of Activities.

7. Uphold this Constitution at all times.

G. Commissioner of Concession Services (Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior; can be dual position)

1. Organize and maintain the football/baseball/softball snack stands.

2. Inform all groups working the snack stands of their task.

3. Attend home football games and aid with the setup and running of the snack stands.

4. Organize the Prom Fashion Show including model selection, theme, staging and decorations.

5. Attend Executive Board meetings as an advisory member.

6. Remain in constant communication with the Director of Activities.

7. Uphold this Constitution at all times.

H. Brahma Foundation Representative (at least a Sophomore at the time of application)

1. Represent all students of Diamond Bar High School at all meetings of the Brahma Foundation Organization.

2. Communicate all relevant information from the Brahma Foundation Organization to the students of Diamond Bar High School and report bi-weekly once a month to the meetings of the Executive Board.

3. Be the Coordinator of any fund-raisers held during lunch.

4. Serve the term from July to June.

5. Be the Coordinator of Casino Night.

6. Be the Coordinator of Rodeo Round up with the assistance from the Commissioner of Brahma Booster.

7. Attend Executive Board meeting as an advisory member.

8. Remain in constant communication with the Director of Activities.

9. Uphold this Constitution at all times.

I. Commissioner of Hospitality (Junior or Sophomore; if dual position, one could be a freshmen)

1. Be in charge of all athletic, performing arts, and USB sponsored awards and ceremonies.

2. Be the official host/hostess of Diamond Bar High School.

3. Represent the USB at all events requested by the Executive Board.

4. Host staff or teacher appreciation luncheons.

5. Be responsible for all visitations on campus.

6. Be in charge of the Alumni reception for Homecoming.

7. Coordinator of Advanced Placement Breakfast/Lunches.

8. Attend Executive Board meetings as an advisory member.

9. Remain in constant communication with the Director of Activities.

10. Uphold this Constitution at all times.

J. Commissioner of the Performing Arts (Junior or Sophomore)

1. Should be an active member of at least one of the performing arts: band, choir, colorguard, dance, drama, orchestra, or pep.

2. Aid and assist the performing arts and be their representative to the Executive Board.

3. Be responsible for organizing and supervising a committee of performing arts.

4. Have a thorough knowledge of all calendar dates concerned with the performing arts.

5. Be aware of and recognize all awards and achievements earned by the performing arts.

6. Function as a liaison between the performing arts advisors and the Executive Board.

7. Organize Performing Arts Week and recognize monthly Performers of the Month.

8. Attend Executive Board meetings as an advisory member.

9. Remain in constant communication with the Director of Activities.

10. Uphold this constitution at all times.

K. Commissioner of Publicity

1. Organize and be the chairperson of the Publicity Commissioner, being Be responsible for making and post all necessary posters and banners having to do with the publicity for the student body events.

2. Be Responsible for the writing and/or compiling all USB publicity news releases for the school and community on the available forms of communication (bulletin, newspapers, radio, television, etc…).

3. Work with the editors of the school newspaper and yearbook.

4. Be responsible for the maintenance and replacement of signs.

5. Have knowledge of all advertisement that has been placed on campus, making sure that it is legal according to USB standards.

6. Assist the four class councils and all other organizations with advertisement, when requested.

7. Serve on the Elections Commission.

8. Attend Executive Board meetings as an advisory member.

9. Remain in constant communication with the Director of Activities.

10. Uphold this Constitution at all times.

L. Commissioner of Sierra League Affairs (Junior or Sophomore)

1. To keep all Sierra League High Schools informed of all DBHS special events and inviting Sierra League representatives and advisors to observe such events as: Homecoming, Prom, etc.

2. Invite Sierra League representatives and advisors to observe such events as: Homecoming, Prom, Nominating Convention, etc. **

3. Represent DBHS at all Sierra League meetings including all Sierra League Breakfasts and report back to the Executive Board.

4. Send Holiday greeting cards to all Sierra League Leadership groups, including traditional Christmas picture card.

5. Have extensive communication to all Sierra League Leadership groups and be information communicator to the Executive Board.

6. Report at all Executive Board meetings as to the events occurring in the Sierra League.

7. Assist with the annual Sierra League Honors Banquet aided by the Commissioner of Academics and the Commissioner of Athletics.

8. Assist the Athletic Director in any capacity that is communicated between the commissioner and the Activities Director.

9. Assist with the distributing league pass information and distribution of DBHS sample Activity Cards.

10. Attend Executive Board meetings as an advisory member.

11. Remain in constant communication with the Director of Activities.

12. Uphold this Constitution at all times.

M. Commissioner of Social Activities (Junior or Sophomore)

1. Be responsible for all Activities Requests and presentations to the Executive Board for their approval.

2. Be responsible to the IOC chairperson for the Master Activities Calendar, aiding him/her with the planning and implementation.

3. Plan the activities for the opening of the fall semester of school, with the aid of the Commissioner of Special Projects.

4. Be in charge of all bus scheduling that pertains to Student Activities.

5. Oversee and run the annual Prom Fashion Show.

6. Be in charge of all noontime activities.

7. Calendar Signing Party.

8. Keep a current record of all local bands and DJ’s and be able to arrange contracts with them when needed.

9. Attend Executive Board meetings as an advisory member.

10. Remain in constant communication with the Director of Athletics.

11. Uphold this Constitution at all times.

N. Commissioner of Special Projects (Junior or Sophomore)

1. Be chairperson for the Homecoming Commission.

2. Be chairperson of the annual blood drive.

3. Be chairperson for the annual Brahmalymics.

4. Aid the grade level coordinator in charge of the end-of-the-year awards ceremony.

5. Be chairperson for annual Homecoming week activities.

6. Be in charge of the Alumni reception for Homecoming.

7. Attend Executive Board meetings as an advisory member.

8. Remain in constant communication with the Director of Activities

9. Uphold this Constitution at all times.

O. Student Store Manager (Junior or Sophomore)

1. Be responsible for the maintenance of the Trading Post Student Store.

2. Aid the Director of Student Activities and the Executive Board in the selection of store staffing.