- Voting rights at the end of the Spring Semester shall be given to any active and paid ISA member.

Section 2 – Qualifications for Officers & Chairpersons

A. President – The qualities this candidate must hold are to have been a voting member of ISA for both the fall and spring semesters of that school year in which the election is being held. This person must have also exhibited leadership ability during previous semester(s).
B. Vice President – This candidate must have been a voting member of ISA of both the fall and spring semesters of that school year in which the election is being held. This person must have also exhibited leadership ability during that previous semester(s).
C. Treasurer – This person must have been a voting member of ISA for both the fall and spring semesters of that school year in which the election is being held. Knowledge and experience in bookkeeping is highly recommended, as well as previous experience.
D. Secretary – Any ISA member is eligible for this position. Qualifications include good note taking skills, typing skills requested but not required. ____E. Cultural Coordinator – Any ISA member is eligible for this position. Knowledge of the Indian culture and artistic skills are recommended. Qualifications include being able to devote sufficient dedication, time, and effort into cultural events taken at hand by ISA.
F. PR – Any ISA member is eligible for this position. Qualifications include knowledge of university’s e-mail server, being able to devote time and effort into advertising any and all ISA event(s).
G. Web Page Designer- Any ISA member with web designing skills is eligible for this position. Qualifications include being able to provide sufficient time and effort into keeping the web page updated. Previous experience HIGHLY recommended.
H. Freshman Representatives – Any incoming freshman member with intentions of being a part of the following school years board. Responsibilities vary in a wide range of duties (i.e. historian, photography, decorations, and creativity).

Section 3 – Elections
General elections for ISA shall be held at a regular meeting determined by the Executive Board prior to the end of the academic year. Only voting members may participate in elections.

Article IV – Duties of Officers & Chairpersons

Section 1 – Executive Officers

APPLIES TO ALL OFFICERS
1. Follow all University of Delaware policies and procedures as set forth by the Activities Programs Office.
2. Must be dedicated in putting time and effort into the board.
3. Must be responsible for their duties as a board member.
4. Be responsible for carrying out all other duties delegated to him or her by the Executive Board.

PRESIDENT:
1. Be in charge with the smooth functioning of the Executive Board and the committees.
2. Coordinate the policies and activities of the committees with the board.
3. Aid the Activities & Programs Office in the creation and implementation of an incentive plan for ISA. He or she should consult the previous year’s plan for ideas.

VICE-PRESIDENT:
1. Be responsible for carrying out all other duties assigned to him or her.
2. Be responsible to stay in contact with the President, to assist him or her when needed (i.e. decision making).
3. Be ready to take over Presidency in the time of his or her absence, short/long term.

TREASURER:
1. Must serve as the chief financial officer of ISA.
2. Endorse all forms, contracts, and letters, which could in any way financially obligate ISA.
3. Attend any and all Treasurer’s meeting set by the Activities and Programs office.
4. Be able to produce appropriate financial information as requested or required, preferably after each ISA event.
5. Be responsible for the collection of receipts and payment of obligations of ISA.
6. Shall, with the assistance of the Executive Board and Advisor, prepare and obtain approval of ISA budget, in accordance with the policies of the Student Centers Allocation Board.

SECRETARY:
1. Must be responsible to record the minutes for all general and Executive Board meetings; distribute minutes from the general meetings to all members in a timely manner.
2. Keep all records of ISA in folder.
3. Be responsible for coordinating meeting schedules for Executive Board and general meetings.

CULTURAL COORDINATOR:
1. Must be responsible to coordinate cultural and traditional events (i.e. Diwali Show, Holi Show) in conjunction with the Executive Board.
2. Must be responsible to provide sufficient information (i.e. purpose of the event, cost(s)) of the event to the Executive Board.

PUBIC RELATIONS:
1. Must be responsible in advertising any and all ISA events through direct e-mail.
2. Must be responsible for contacting local advertising agencies (i.e. UD Review, News Journal, radio channels, etc.) for event advertising.

WEB PAGE DESIGNER:
1. Must be responsible in creating and/or maintaining ISA’s website during the academic school year.

UNDERGRADUATE/GRADUATE PORTFOLIO MEMBER:
1. Must be responsible to carry out any taken or given tasks on hand of ISA (i.e. photography, decorations, typing forms, etc.)

Section 3 – Term of Office
All positions are to be held for one academic school year.

ARTICLE V – Failure in executing Job Responsibility

Section 1 – Removal from Office
Any elected or appointed officer of ISA may be removed for failure to complete any or all duties as outlined within the Constitution.

Section 2 – Resignation from Office
Any elected or appointed officer of ISA may resign from their position at any given time, HOWEVER, must submit a formal resignation letter, which needs to be APPROVED by both the faculty advisor and executive board of ISA.