A. The location of this organization shall be on the campus of Mississippi State University.

B. This organization shall be governed by this constitution.

1. Membership categories shall be the following (membership or inactive members).
   1. Active or full membership shall be composed entirely of faculty, students, and staff of Mississippi State University.
   2. Inactive membership shall be composed of alumni and honorary members. Inactive members may not be allowed to vote or hold office.
2. Qualifications for membership
   1. Any M.S.U. student, faculty, or staff who is interested in creation research shall be eligible for membership.

1. All executive powers of the S.A.C.S. shall be vested in a President, Vice-President, and Secretary/Treasurer. These officers shall be elected in the fall semester by a majority of a quorum, which includes student members and advisors.
2. Duties and Powers of Officers:
   1. President
      1. Shall be the main contact person in relations with the University
      2. Shall meet regularly with the advisor and report to the membership
      3. Shall administer meetings and appoint sub-committees and their chairs
      4. Must have previously held an office in the organization.
   2. Vice-President
      1. To assist the president in the execution of the president's office
      2. To assume the duties of the president in the president's absence
   3. Secretary/Treasurer
      1. To take and preserve accurate minutes of meetings
      2. To conduct all correspondence and handle club announcements
      3. To maintain accurate fiscal records
      4. To transact any and all monetary exchanges concerning the club
3. The advisor of the S.A.C.S. shall be a member of the faculty or staff at Mississippi State University
   1. The advisor will be a full member of the club and will have all rights accorded club members, including a vote
   2. The faculty advisor will be elected yearly by majority vote of the active membership, in the Fall Semester
   3. The faculty advisor must co-sign all checks

1. Meetings will be conducted according to Roberts Rules of Order
2. If there is a called meeting, the members will be notified at least one week prior to that meeting through a written, verbal, or electronic mail notice
3. Procedures for calling a meeting:
   1. The president and/or the faculty advisor will notify the club secretary/treasurer of the need for a meeting
   2. The club secretary/treasurer will inform the membership through a written or verbal notice of the time, place, and nature of the meeting

1. The S.A.C.S. shall not require dues
2. All financial transactions must be signed by the faculty/staff and the secretary/treasurer

1. Amendments to the constitution shall be proposed in writing at least five days prior to the time they are to be voted upon
2. Adoption of amendments shall be by 3/4 vote of either the total membership or of those voting

1. Revision of the constitution shall be undertaken only if a motion or revision is approved by a 3/4 vote of the membership present and voting
2. If such a revisiion is approved, it shall be undertaken by a committee appointed by the S.A.C.S. The president shall appoint one member to serve as Chairperson fo the Revision Committee
3. The revision of this constitution shall be by ballot and shall require 3/4 vote of the members present and voting

1. The S.A.C.S. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status.