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Constitution and Bylaws<\/h1>\n

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What is what?<\/h2>\n

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Constitution of the ASWOU<\/h3>\n

We, the students of Western Oregon University, in order to form an association to protect and advance the interests of the students of the university, do establish this Constitution and authorize the Student Government of the association thus formed, to represent the students of Western Oregon University in the formation and application of institutional policies affecting\u00a0both academic and student affairs.<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Bylaws of the ASWOU<\/h3>\n

The Articles of the Constitution for the Associated Students of Western Oregon University require clarification and direction, and WHEREAS, The Articles of the Constitution for the Associated Students of Western Oregon University require regulation and delineation: BE IT KNOWN THEREFORE, that we, the members of the Associated Students of Western\u00a0Oregon University, do hereby sustain the following Bylaws.<\/p>\n

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The Statute for ASWOU Chartered Organizations<\/h3>\n

We, the Associated Students of Western Oregon University (ASWOU), in order to form a clearly outlined understanding between the ASWOU Government and its chartered organizations, do establish these standing rules, and do authorize the ASWOU Government to enforce and uphold\u00a0the policies therein.<\/span><\/h3>\n

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