Bylaws Hastings Business Journal
August 27,2007 Article I Name of Organization
The name of the organization is "Hastings Business law Journal" (hereinafter "HBLJ"). Article I1 Purpose
The purpose of HBLJ is to develop and publish the Hastings Business Law Journal, and to establish it as a scholarly publication at Hastings. HBLJ proposes to explore and critically analyze international and domestic events as they shape the dynamic interplay between law and business. The mission of HBLJ is threefold: ( I ) to provide a for aspiring and current legal scholars to publish their work; (2) to provide the legal community with reliable and thoughtful commentary on developments and trends in the law; and (3) to provide UC Hastings law students with the opportunity to hone their research, writing, and editing skills. HBLJ will comply with the Policies and Regulations Applying to College Activities, Organizations, and Students. Article I11 Article 1. Article 2. Membership Membership in HBLJ is restricted to the University of California, Hastings College of the Law full-time students. First, second, and third year students may hold positions on the Executive Board and Board in addition to positions on another law journal provided helshe can completely fulfill hisher responsibilities on HBLJ. Second and third year students may hold positions as Staff Editor. Staff editors are required to work a number of minimum hours for HBLJ each semester as determined by the Executive Board. First years students may hold the position of Staff Member. Staff Members are required to work a minimum number of hours for HBLJ each semester, which will be less than the number required for Staff Editors, as determined by the Executive Board. The payment of dues is mandatory for membership in HBLJ. Dues will be $100 annually for all Executive Board, Board members, Staff Editors, and Staff Members. The membership dues will be used solely towards administrative, operations, and publication costs of HBLJ.
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Each HBLJ member will be expected to participate in all meetings and
events, unless excused by the Membership Chairs or by the Editor-inChief: HBLJ bylaws follow the Hastings nondiscrimination compliance code. Positions The positions oft his organization shall consist of an Executive Board made up of Editor-in-Chief, Executive Managing Editor, and Executive Editors. The HBLJ Board will consist of Production Editors, Web Editors, Senior Articles Editors, and Articles Editors, and any other positions as the Executive Board deems appropriate. All members are eligible to hold Board and Executive Board positions at HBLJ. The method of nomination shall be from the floor by a member or by selfnomination. Positions of the organization shall be elected by secret ballot to service for one academic year. Elections shall be held during the last week of January in the Spring semester of each academic year for officers to serve for the following academic year. If the position of the Editor-in-Chief should become vacant for any reason, the Executive Managing Editor shall fill the vacancy for the remainder of the term. If any position other then the Editor-in-Chief shall become vacant, the vacancy shall b e filled by appointment by the Editor-in-Chief for the remainder of the term. Meetings and Practices The regular meetings of HBLJ shall be held as determines by the Executive Board. Special meetings can be called by the Editor-in-Chief or by the request of five active members of the organization. At least two days notice shall be given to all the members. Sixty (60) percent of the entire active membership shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but less than a quorum may adjourn the meeting. The Editor-in-Chief of the organization shall preside at all meetings of the organization. Parliamentary Authority
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The rules contained in the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order
Newly Revised shall govern the organization in all cases to which th3ey are applicable and in which they are not consistent with the bylaws and any special rules of order the organization may adopt.
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Amendment of Bylaws These bylaws can be amended at any regular or special meeting of the organization by two-thirds (2/3) votes, provided that the amendment has been submitted in writing to the Executive Board at least one week before the vote on the amendment.