The Constitution of MUNCIE RESISTS

Amended 12.7.25

PREAMBLE

Muncie Resists fights against the destructive MAGA agenda and champions democracy through community, education, and advocacy.

Article I – Name and Definitions

Section 1: The name of this organization shall be Muncie Resists.

Section 2: Muncie Resists is governed firstly and above all else by this document and thereafter by the Bylaws of Muncie Resists.

Section 3: A Member of Muncie Resists is any adult who resides, works, or otherwise has a significant interest in a legislative district contained wholly or in part in Delaware County, Indiana, and has expressed intent to associate themselves with Muncie Resists.

Section 4: The Steering Committee of Muncie Resists will serve the purpose of directing day-to-day operations and setting policy positions for Muncie Resists.

Article II – Steering Committee

Section 1: The Steering Committee shall consist at least three members, including a

  1. Chair;

  2. Vice Chair; and

  3. Secretary.

Section 2: The responsibilities of the General Chair shall include, but are not limited to,

  1. working with the Steering Committee to develop and execute a strategic plan that promotes the mission of Muncie Resists;

  2. presiding over all General Body and Steering Committee meetings;

  3. acting as the public face of organization; and

  4. coordinating jobs of other chairs.

Section 3: The responsibilities of the Vice Chair shall include, but are not limited to,

  1. managing all bank accounts, funds, and financial records;

  2. collecting all revenue and making all approved expenditures;

  3. generating an annual financial report; and

  4. presiding over meetings in the absence or inability of the General Chair.

Section 4: The responsibilities of the Secretary shall include, but are not limited to,

  1. facilitating general communication between the Steering Committee and the General Body by means of email, phone, post, or other means;

  2. securing meeting locations for general body meetings and events; and

  3. recording and maintaining official meeting minutes and documents.

Section 5: The Steering Committee members shall serve one-year terms and will be elected by a majority vote of the general body.

Section 6: Any vacancy occurring in the Steering Committee may be filled by appointment by a majority vote of the remaining elected members of the Steering Committee. All appointments expire at the next Annual Meeting but may be renewed.

Article III – Membership Eligibility

Section 1: A member is anyone who meets the requirements in Article I, Section III, and has

paid their dues in full.

Section 2: Annual dues are set each year at the Annual Meeting. Interested parties may apply for a scholarship to cover their dues, which will be funded by dues-paying members who agree to sponsor one or more scholarship members. Students are eligible for a reduced membership rate.

Section 3: This organization will not discriminate against any otherwise qualified individual on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, or disability.

Article IV – Membership Agreement

Section 1: Each Member, as defined in Article I, Section 3, in good standing, as defined in Article IV, Section 3, shall have the right to vote on issues brought before the general body at regular meetings.

Section 2: Each Member as defined in Article IIII, Section 1, shall have one vote.

Section 3: In order for a member to be in good standing, they must maintain regular attendance at general body meetings or Muncie Resists events. Members who are not in good standing are expected to recuse themselves from general body votes.

Section 4: Membership Revocation and Denial

  1. Membership may be revoked without mutual agreement for non-participation,misconduct, or violations of any provisions noted in the Constitution.

  2. Membership may be denied on the basis of ineligibility and misconduct.

  3. Members will be notified in writing or by email of the possible revocation at least one week prior to the vote and will be allowed to address the Steering Committee or committee delegated by the Steering Committee in order to relate any relevant defense prior to the voting for removal.

  4. Membership can only be revoked upon a 2/3 vote of the Steering Committee.

  5. Membership will be revoked or denied for at least one year, upon which time the former member may petition for membership to be renewed.

Section 5: Membership Revocation and Denial Appeal Process: Members and applicants will have three (3) business days to appeal the revocation or denial. The appeal must be submitted in writing or by email to the Steering Committee.

Article V – Amendments

Section 1: Amendments to this Constitution may be proposed by any Member (as defined in Article I, Section 3) in good standing (as defined in Article IV, Section 3) of Muncie Resists for ratification.

Section 2: Ratification Process

  1. Proposed amendments must be submitted in written form to the Steering Committee.

  2. Members shall have the authority to approve the proposed amendment by two-thirds vote by at the next general body meeting, where it shall then be submitted to the Steering Committee for ratification.

  3. The Steering Committee shall then have the authority to approve or deny the amendment by a two-thirds affirmative vote at the next steering committee meeting.

Section 3: Once an amendment is ratified, it takes effect immediately unless otherwise noted in the amendment itself.