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Constitution & Bye-Laws of Sanskriti

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6. Duties of Officers:

6.1 President:

6.1.1 Shall preside at all meetings of the General Body and of the Executive Committee.
6.1.2 Shall coordinate activities of all officers.
6.1.3 Shall sign all contracts and other legal instruments that are approved by General Body.
6.1.4 In case of a tie, shall have the tie-breaking vote.
6.1.5 Shall have the privilege to sign checks as approved by the Executive Committee in absence of the treasurer.
6.1.6 Shall have the power to decide how the funds of Sanskriti are to be held in a financialinstitution.

6.2 General Secretary:

6.2.1 Record the minutes of all meetings of the general body and the Executive Committee. He/she shall maintain permanent records of these minutes in good order for reference at any time.
6.2.2 Call roll when requested by the President.
6.2.3 Shall chair the Publication Committee.
6.2.4 Shall notify all the members of meetings in time.
6.2.5 Shall have the privilege to sign checks as approved by the Executive Committee in the absence of the President.
6.2.6 Keep and arrange physical custody of all materials, utensils and other valuables of Sanskriti.

6.3 Treasurer:

6.3.1 Shall have custody of all funds of Sanskriti as well as bank accounts and financial records.
6.3.2 Be responsible for billing and collection of dues and donations.
6.3.3 Receive all moneys for Sanskriti events and deposit them in the bank account(s) approved by the Executive Committee.
6.3.4 Keep a full and accurate financial record.
6.3.5 Make full financial report at the annual general body meeting.
6.3.6 Arrange audit of the accounts by auditors as approved by the Trust Committee. (b).
6.3.7 The Treasurer shall fulfill the requirement with the Internal Revenue Service of USA as far as payment of taxes etc. by Sanskriti.(b).
6.3.8 Sign checks of up to $300 upon approval of the President. (b).
6.3.9 Any check over $300 will have to be co-signed by the President.(b).

7. Spending Limits:

7.1 The Executive Committee is authorized to make discretionary commitment of up to $500 per year for purpose that is consistent with the objectives of Sanskriti but may be of adhoc nature. For any special activity, except normal on-going activities, that requires a higher outlay must be approved by the Trust Committee. (b).

8. Removal from office:

An officer shall be removed from office for due cause and with due process if any of the following occurs:
8.1 Fails to uphold the Constitution and by-laws.
8.2 Fails to perform his/her designated duties for any reason.
8.3 Fails to attend three consecutive meetings without prior approval of the Executive Committee.
8.4 Moves out of the area.
8.5 Any member of the Executive Committee may be removed from the office for the reasons described above by two-thirds vote of the General Body membership.