ARTICLE I– NAME Section 1: The name of this organization shall be 91.3 FM WUNH, hereafter referred to as WUNH. Section 2: The officers of WUNH shall make up the Executive Board of WUNH. ARTICLE II– PURPOSE Section 1: The purpose of this organization shall be to broadcast programming consisting of music, sports and talk shows meant to both entertain and inform listeners. Section 2: The purpose of the Executive Board is to ensure the efficient operation and control of WUNH and all of its related activities. ARTICLE III– MEMBERSHIP Section 1: The general body of this organization may be comprised of both UNH students and non UNH students alike. WUNH membership of Non Student Activity Fee (Non­SAF) paying members may not exceed 25%. Membership will be divided into 3 categories, as listed below in Sections 2 and 7 Section 2: The process for becoming a full member of WUNH is as follows: (1) Complete required training hours and tasks as designated by the Chief Announcer. (2) Complete a clearance “tape” to be approved by Chief Announcer. (3) Pass the Engineering Clearance test, with content and passing grade determined by WUNH’s Chief Engineer. (4) Submit a signed copy of the Membership Agreement to the General Manager. Section 3: The requirements for maintaining membership in WUNH are as follows: (1) Annual passing of the Engineering Clearance Test (2) Maintain a signed copy of the Membership Agreement with the General Manager. Section 4: The privileges and responsibilities of membership are to: (1) Broadcast as a WUNH on­air operator at a time and with content approved by WUNH’s Program Director. (2) Hold officer positions of the Executive Board (with some exceptions to non­SAF members, as outlined in Article IV, section 12). (3) Vote in WUNH general elections as well as any other decision open to voting by the general membership (with some exceptions to non­SAF members, as outlined in Article VII, section 3). Section 5: Membership from WUNH may be revoked by the Executive Board by a 2/3 majority due to violation of the rules and guidelines set forth in this Constitution and its appendix, for failing to operate WUNH’s on­air board under the rules and regulations of the FCC or for other reasons stated by the Executive Board. The Executive Board’s decision may be appealed to the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership. Section 6: Membership rules of WUNH will not be contrary to the University of New Hampshire non­discrimination policy as listed in Students’ Rights, Rules and ​ Responsibilities. Section 7: Non­Member Definitions: 1. Trainee: A trainee at WUNH is any person currently enrolled in the WUNH On­Air Training Program as outlined by Chief Announcer 2. Staff: A staff member at WUNH is a person involved with the radio station who has not completed the WUNH On­Air Training Program Alternate Member: When student membership is under 75%, non­SAF paying member numbers must stay under 25%. To ensure this, some members may be transitioned to an Alternate Member category which is defined as follows: 1. A member who has completed the On­Air Training Program 2. Has no regularly scheduled show during the fall and spring semesters, but may have a show during winter and summer breaks, and may fill in as needed. 3. Has no voting rights 4. May be transitioned back to full member through a process overseen by the Executive Board ARTICLE IV– OFFICERS Section 1: The officer positions of WUNH are as follows: General Manager, Program Director, Chief Announcer, Business Manager, Music Director, Production Director, Promotions Director, Events Coordinator, Sports Director, News Director, Marathon Coordinator, Webmaster, and Secretary. All officers shall be listed on WUNH’s Wildcat Link page. Section 2: The WUNH Executive Board shall consist of all officers; provided, however, that the Executive Board shall at all times consist of a minimum of a General Manager, a Program Director, a Chief Announcer, a Business Manager and a Music Director. Section 3: Via modification of the appendix to the Constitution, additional officer positions may be added as deemed necessary by the Executive board by a 2/3 majority vote. The Executive Board may eliminate officer positions that it deems no longer necessary by a 2/3 majority vote, with the exception of the positions of General Manager, Program Director, Chief Announcer, Business Manager and Music Director, which may not be eliminated. Section 4: The positions of General Manager, Program Director, Chief Announcer, Business Manager and Music Director must be filled by WUNH members. All other positions may be filled by non­members provided that there is no suitable member candidate. Section 5: The term of office shall be from May 1st to April 30th. Section 6: Officers shall be elected at WUNH’s March General Meeting by a paper ballot. Section 7: One month’s notice shall be given to the membership as to the specific date of the election meeting. Section 8: Members may indicate their commitment to run for an officer position by submitting a letter of intent to the WUNH membership up to 48 hours before the election meeting. Members can also be nominated from the floor during the election meeting. Section 9: Any officer may be removed from his/her position by a 2/3 majority vote of the Executive Board. Any officer removed from office may appeal to the general membership. If his/her appeal is approved by 2/3 vote of the membership, said officer shall be considered reinstated. Section 10: Any vacancy which may occur in an office shall be filled by appointment by the General Manager pending ratification at the next General Meeting. In the event of a vacancy in a position of General Manager, the Executive Board will convene within 72 hours of the position becoming vacant to choose a replacement to serve until the next Board of Governors meeting. The Board of Governors will meet within 30 days of the Executive Board’s decision to ratify the new General Manager. Section 11: Non­SAF paying members are eligible to hold officer positions under the following stipulations: (1) He or she must be elected in accordance with Student Senate guidelines, which prohibit stipend payments and require the approval of the Student Activity Fee Committee. (2) In order to hold office a non­SAF paying member must receive a 2/3 vote of the general membership when a SAF paying member is running for the same position. (3) A non­student may not hold a position on the Executive Board for two consecutive terms. ARTICLE V– DUTIES OF OFFICERS Section 1: The duties of all WUNH officer positions are described in the appendix to the Constitution. These responsibilities may be amended at any time by a 2/3 majority vote of the Executive Board. ARTICLE VI– THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS Section 1: The Board of Governors (BOG) will consist of the following members: (1) A representative from the Theater or Communication Department. (2) A representative from the Electrical Engineering Department. (3) A representative from the faculty community. (4) A representative from the University System. (5) Two Members­at­large selected from the community. (6) The General Manager who will act as a non­voting chairperson. Section 2: At least four of the seven BOG positions must be filled at all times. Section 3: Members are appointed to BOG through a majority vote of the existing BOG members. Section 4: BOG members terms run until voluntary retirement or removal by the other members of BOG by a 2/3 majority vote. Section 5: The Executive Board, by a 2/3 majority vote can require BOG to vote on the removal of a BOG member. Section 6: BOG is the direct representative of the Board of Trustees of the University System of New Hampshire and is responsible for advising WUNH on matters of policy and general operation to the satisfaction of the requirements of the FCC and the Board of Trustees, who holds the license of WUNH. ​ ​ Section 7: BOG supervises the finances of WUNH by approving the annual budget proposed by the Executive Board and reviewing the administration of the budget throughout the year. Section 8: BOG has authority over individual officers on the Executive Board, and may remove any officer from his/her position by a 2/3 majority vote for failure to adequately perform their duties. Section 9: The General Manager shall convene a BOG meeting: (1) At least once each semester; (2) At the request of an BOG member; (3) To act as an appeal board for Executive Board decisions; (4) To approve the fiscal budget before brought forth for SAFC approval. ARTICLE VII– MEETINGS Section 1: Parliamentary procedure: Robert’s Rules of Order Revised shall be followed by ​ ​ ​ ​ WUNH in all cases involving parliamentary procedure when it does not conflict with the Constitution. The rules may be suspended by the General Manager at his or her own discretion. Section 2: Meeting types: ​ ​ (1) There shall be three regularly scheduled meeting types in a given semester by WUNH, as follows: A General Meeting, an Executive Board meeting and a Board of Governors meeting. (2) The times of regularly scheduled meetings shall be: a. General Meeting­ Once per month. b. Executive Board meeting­ Once per week c. BOG meeting­ Outlined in Article VI section 5 of the Constitution. (3) At least 14 days of notice shall be posted for each regularly scheduled meeting. For General and BOG meetings an agenda will be published at least 48 hours prior to. (4) Special or emergency meetings may be called with less than 72 hours of notice by the Executive Board.