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(2) Have five judges consisting of the Director, Dance Coordinator, Dance Captain, and two
advisors, chosen by Cabinet.
(3) Record all Auditions
(4) Refer to scores sheets and video tapes of try-out participants.
(5) Refer to history of any past 909 member.
(6) The quorum shall be 100% of the 909 cabinet members present at the time of voting.
4) Article IV 909 Cabinet
a) The Cabinet shall be members and registered UCR students (undergraduate or graduate) for the
academic year unless specified otherwise by the previous Cabinet. The officers consist of: Director,
Dance Coordinator, Dance Captain, Historian, Manager, Music Technician, Special Events Coordinator,
Internal Relations and Public Relations. All positions are all appointed upon the discretion of departing
senior Cabinet. All prospective Cabinet members are nominated by current members and will be
considered for the position. Final approval falls to the discretion of the graduation senior Cabinet based
upon the criteria of this constitution. Under the circumstance in which there are only one or no departing
seniors, all the advisors will be granted voting privileges to select the succeeding years Cabinet.
i) Guidelines are as follows:
(1) 909 members must nominate candidates.
(2) Get acceptance by Cabinet nominee.
(3) Discuss candidates:
(a) Qualifications for Cabinet
(b) Qualifications for position
(c) Attitude
(d) Commitment
(e) Passion
(f) Potential for growth
(g) Trust
(h) Ability to contribute to the team
(i) Experience
(j) Chemistry with other potential Cabinet members
b) The term of office shall initiate from the point of induction until the new Cabinet is chosen and inducted
the following year. The term is limited to one year, unless reappointed for another term. All officers are
responsible for advising current newly inducted officers in their respective positions.
i) The general duties of the Cabinet are to:
(1) Assist all officers as needed.
(2) Be responsible for the promotion of troupe spirit.
(3) Assist in troupe auditions.
(4) Shall be a current member of the Ultimate Brawl (UB) committee.
(5) Be on time.
(6) Shall keep the Director informed at all times of all 909 concerns.
c) The specifications of Cabinet duties shall be:
i) Director
(1) Shall be the primary representative of 909.
(2) Shall preside over all meetings, dance rehearsals, and activities; shall call to order and adjourn all
meetings, dance rehearsals, and activities.
(3) Shall preside over 909 auditions.
(4) May delegate responsibilities to any member regarding 909 concerns.
(5) Shall be the primary signature on all official 909 documents.
(6) Shall be responsible for scheduling, confirming, and finalizing all upcoming 909
performances/appearances and rehearsals.
(7) Shall oversee all incoming and outgoing mail.
(8) Shall oversee all financial concerns and needs of 909
(9) Shall not have a vote, unless the event of a deadlock decision- then shall make the final decisions
concerning 909.
(10) Shall be responsible for scheduling and heading all Cabinet meetings at their discretion.
(11) Shall be responsible for scheduling and conducting the Cabinet/Advisor 909 retreat.
(12) Shall oversee Ultimate Brawl with the Special Events Coordinator.
(13) Shall be responsible for dealing with all quarterly troupe evaluations.
An alumnus is a former member who, under cabinet discretion, has completed one full term.
viii)
Internal Relations
(1) Shall be responsible for creating ice-breakers and socials that encourage troupe bonding.
(2) Ensure well being of all 909 members (Develop one-on-one relationships)
(3) Assist Historian in coordinating 909 alumni socials
(4) Responsible for organizing End of the Year Banquet
ix) Special Events Coordinator
(1) Shall be responsible for philanthropy. (E.g. community outreach, dance workshops, etc.); shall
administer 909 events with Public Relations.
(2) Shall coordinate 909 sponsored events upon the approval of Cabinet.
(3) Shall be responsible in coordinating and organizing the annual hip-hop dance competition,
Ultimate Brawl: Battle of Distinction.
5) Article V Enactment of the By-Laws
a) By-Laws are enacted upon the approval of the Cabinet.
b) By-Laws:
i) Section 1 Recall of a Member
(1) Any member who neglects his/her responsibilities shall be temporarily placed on probation from
all 909 activities until his/her case is reviewed by Cabinet. After Cabinet will decide if recall is
necessary.
(a) Clause 1: The Director, upon the discretion of the Cabinet, shall advise the member that
he/she is failing in his/her responsibilities. This constitutes as the first warning.
(b) Clause 2: If the Director warrants a second warning, then the member shall be placed on
probation
(c) Clause 3: Upon discretion of the Cabinet, the Director shall notify the member of whether
he/she shall continue to be a member of 909.
(d) Clause 4: In the Case that the Director is failing to uphold his/her responsibilities, the
Director shall be placed on probation upon discretion of the Cabinet.
ii) Section 2 909 Performances/Appearances, Meetings, Dance Rehearsals, Fundraisers, and other
Activities
(a) Clause 1: all 909 Performances/ appearances, meetings, dance rehearsals, fundraisers, and
other activities (909 event) shall be held upon the discretion of the Cabinet.
voting. No absentee votes are allowed at any time. At the time of voting, no abstentions will
be allowed.
(g) Clause 7: In the event of a tied vote, the Director shall make the final decision for the
betterment of the troupe.
(h) Clause 8: In the event of a Cabinet member's resignation, actions taken will be upon the
discretion of Cabinet and Advisors within 14 days.
v) Section 5 - 909 Advisors
(a) Clause 1: Shall be exempt from annual audition process at the discretion of Cabinet.
(b) Clause 2: Participation as a dancer must be granted by the discretion of the Cabinet.
(c) Clause 3: Advisors participating as dancers must uphold dancers responsibilities.
(d) Clause 4: The quorum shall be 100% of the 909 cabinet members present at the time of
voting.
(2) Guidelines are as Follows:
(i) Selection could be based upon a candidates Availability, Commitment, Intensity, and
Desire.
(ii) Advisors Requirements:
1. Shall participate in Cabinet/Advisor retreat.
2. Shall participate in the selection of the team meeting.
3. Shall participate in the selection of the following years Cabinet meeting.
(iii)
Advisor Expectations
1. Shall participate in 909 functions and events.
2. Shall help interpret the 909 constitution and by-laws.
(e) Clause 5: The term for an advisor will be one year; new advisor(s) will be elected by new
Cabinet.
(f) Clause 6: Shall serve as ex-officio at Cabinet meetings.
(g) Clause 7: There should be a campus-registered advisor.
(h) Clause 8: Advisor participation in the End of the Year Banquet shall be upon the discretion
of cabinet.
6) Article VI Certification
a) Upon 51% majority vote of 909 members present at the time of voting, this Constitution and its ByLaws shall be made effective on the given date. No absentee votes allowed at anytime.
Member Name
Member Signature
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Justin Pelen /
Director Name/Signature