C o n s t i t u t i o n

ARTICLE I

The organization shall be known as INTERNATIONAL STAR RIDERS ASSOCIATION (ISRA).

ARTICLE II

A Member shall be any person who has satisfactorily made application to ISRA, has agreed in principle to the Mission Statement as set forth by the ISRA Council, and who has a signed liability waiver on file with ISRA. Any Member may be removed from the ISRA in cases of gross misconduct, unlawful behavior, or any other cases which, after review by the ISRA Council, warrant said removal.

• SECTION A
  A Full Member shall be any person who owns a Star model of Yamaha motorcycle. A Full Member shall have one vote in the event a matter comes before the general membership. A Full Member may sponsor Associate Members, as defined in Section B, in the ISRA.

• SECTION B
  An Associate Member shall be any person who does not own a Star model of Yamaha motorcycle, and has obtained sponsorship by a Full Member in good standing. An Associate Member shall have no vote in the event a matter comes before the general membership.

ARTICLE III

The officers of the ISRA shall include President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. In addition, there may be Councillors serving as ancillary officers to assist in the administration of the ISRA in roles such as forum moderator(s), advertising representative(s), marketing director(s), newsletter editor, Constellation Coordinator(s) & Galaxy Officers(s), Council advisor(s), and in such other positions as are deemed necessary. These officers and councillors together shall constitute the ISRA Council.

• SECTION A
  The duties of the ISRA Council shall be to act in all matters put forth for the operation and well-being of the ISRA; to properly investigate and present to the ISRA membership relevent business and activity situations; to develop and coordinate Constellations within the ISRA; and to make final decisions on member expulsions and/or Constellation suspensions and revocations.

• SECTION B
  The duties of the President shall be to preside at all stated meetings of the ISRA Council as are practicable; have general supervision of the affairs of the ISRA; to appoint any person or committee not otherwise ordered by the Council; assist all other officers and councilors in the performance of their duties; and to actively promote the ISRA and its activities to both current and prospective members and the public.

• SECTION C
  The duties of the Vice President shall be to perform all the duties of the President in the event of the absence of the President.

• SECTION D
  The duties of the Secretary shall be to keep records of the ISRA; to handle club correspondence as directed by the Council; and other duties which normally fall to this office.

• SECTION E
  The duties of the Treasurer shall be to collect receipts and make disbursements of all ISRA funds; maintain accurate records of such funds; provide financial reports to the Council on a timely basis; and other duties which normally fall to this office.

• SECTION F
  The duties of the other councilors shall be to maintain a presence on the ISRA Internet site and forum in their respective venues; and to fulfill any other duties which normally fall to their departments.

• SECTION G
  The duties of the Council Advisors shall be to maintain a presence on the ISRA Internet site and forum in order to aid discussions especially among current full Council members. Council Advisors are those Councillors who were previously full Council members and desired to remain on the Council in an advisory capacity. Council Advisors shall be designated by a majority vote of full Councillors, however, Council Advisors have no voting privileges. Associate Members with specific skills needed by ISRA may be voted in under Special Appointment and fall under the Council Advisor designation. Council Advisors may resign at will but may only be reinstated by Council vote.
  

ARTICLE IV

The ISRA Council shall be filled by appointment, confirmed by a simple majority vote of existing Council members. All offices are filled, and duties performed, on a volunteer basis with no compensation due any individual. Term of service shall be until terminated by either the office holder or by a simple majority vote of the Council.

ARTICLE V

Constellations are recognized as chapters of the ISRA. To receive a Charter of official recognition as an ISRA Constellation, the group must abide by ISRA Constellation Guidelines. Failure to maintain its conduct according to ISRA principles and guidelines may warrant the suspension and/or revocation of the Constellation's Charter.

ARTICLE VI

This Constitution may be amended only by at least a 2/3 majority vote of Council members, and shall be followed by an appropriate notice to the general membership.

FORMALLY ADOPTED BY ISRA COUNCIL ON DECEMBER 6, 1999