Delta Omega-Beta Gamma Chapter
Constitution:
This Constitution was approved by the
inaugural Executive Committee on February 10, 2006.
1. Name
The name of this organization shall be the
Delta Omega Society Beta Gamma Chapter.
2. Purpose
The purpose of the Society shall be to
encourage and recognize excellence in practice, research,
education and academic achievement in the field of public
health.
3. Officers
a. Except in the inaugural two years, the
officers of the Chapter shall consist of an Immediate-Past
President, a President, a President-elect, and a
Secretary-Treasurer.
b. The officers shall be elected by a vote
of the majority of the Chapter members present at the annual
business meeting. Elections will be held every two years for all
offices. The President-Elect will serve two years in that
position, and then assume a two-year term as President, followed
by another two year term as Immediate-Past President of the
Society. The officers shall assume their duties as of January 1,
following the annual business meeting.
c. If any officer in the Executive
Committee (officers) is unable to complete his or her term, the
remaining officers shall appoint a replacement who will serve
until the next election by the Chapter.
4. Executive Committee
The Executive Committee of the Chapter
shall consist of the national officers, and may include
committee chairs or members-at-large appointed by the President,
as described in the by-laws.
5. Membership
There shall be
four categories of
membership in Delta Omega.
a. Student Membership:
Student membership shall be selected by the
Executive Committee. Members elected from the student body shall
be approved at the annual business meeting. They shall be chosen
with due regard to their scholarly attainments, commitment to
service, involvement in college activities, and honorary
character of Delta Omega. In order to be eligible for membership
in Delta Omega in this category, the student shall:
Possess a
degree equivalent to or higher than the bachelor's degree. Be in
the last semester leading to an advanced degree in public
health. Intend, so far as can be ascertained, to
follow a career in health or public health.
A maximum of ten percent (10%) of
graduating students shall be elected to membership in any one
year. Those elected shall be from the upper twenty-five percent
(25%) in class standing and have demonstrated real or potential
qualities of leadership in public health. The total student
group to be considered for membership shall only include persons
who are candidates or who have received an advanced degree in
public health during that current calendar year. The term
"advanced degree in public health" as used in these By-laws,
refers to the following degrees or their equivalents: Master of
Public Health, Doctor of Public Health, Master of Science, and
Doctor of Philosophy.
b. Faculty Membership:
Faculty membership shall be selected by the
Executive Committee. The Executive Committee will give
particular attention to outstanding public health performance in
scholarship, teaching, research and the quality of publications.
The total number of faculty members elected in any one year may
be up to three percent (3%) of the full-time faculty.
c. Alumni Membership:
Alumni membership shall be
selected by the Executive Committee. Delta Omega may elect a
maximum of ten graduated from the College whose work in the
practice of public health would serve as a model for future
graduates of the College for membership each year.
d. Honorary Membership:
Delta Omega may nominate honorary members
to be elected by a unanimous vote of the Executive Committee.
This membership shall be limited and conferred only upon persons
possessing exceptional qualifications who have attained a
meritorious distinction in the field.
6. Annual Meeting
There shall be held annually a meeting of
the Beta Gamma Chapter, at which time officers shall be elected
biannually and chapter business conducted.
7. Emblem
The emblem of the Society shall be a gold
key with circular center, with the Greek letters Delta Omega
engraved on the obverse.
8. By-Laws
The Chapter By-laws, established by the
Executive Committee, will further define the regulations and
operations of the Chapter and amendment procedures.
9. Amendments
This constitution may be amended by
two-thirds vote of the members present at the annual business
meeting.
