This organization shall be called the Chapter of Spectra at the University of Kentucky. In these Bylaws it is henceforth referred to as ‘the Chapter.’

The Chapter is organized and will be operated for educational and scientific purposes to promote the following:

1. An increased knowledge and greater interest in the mathematical sciences, including pure and applied mathematics, statistics, and their applications;
2. A greater understanding of the contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals to the mathematical sciences; and
3. Mentoring and encouraging LGBTQ+ individuals as they prepare for careers in the mathematical sciences.

Membership in the Chapter shall be open to any mathematics and applied mathematics graduate student at the University of California, Davis, regardless of gender identity or expression, race, color, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, economic class, social class or disability.

The Executive Council shall consist of the community organizers and the faculty sponsor.

The Chapter shall have a Faculty Sponsor. The Sponsor shall be a staff or faculty member of the University of California, Davis.

The Sponsor shall help and be responsible for the activities of the Chapter. Specifically, the Sponsor should:

1. help provide continuity from year to year through student leadership and personnel changes;
2. help maintain university standards in all activities of the Chapter

The Sponsor may provide guidance on activities and decisions, but cannot bar a decision approved by a plurality vote by the Chapter’s members; as long as the activity/decision is legal and does not violate any University policies.