Constitution

This dramatics organization, known as Lower Merion Players, shall maintain its status as a community organization, providing a fun and educational environment for the theatrical world through a student-run process.

(Beyond the PLAYERS constitution, acceptable behavior is outlined by the LOWER MERION SCHOOL DISTRICT’S RULES AGAINST DRUG, ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO ACTIVITY BY PARTICIPANTS IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS AND OTHER PERFORMANCE ACTIVITIES)

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Article V -- Interviews

Section 1 -- Purpose
For the selection of every production and design staff, the Executive Board shall conduct an application and interview process to fill each position.

Section 2 -- Applications

1. Applications shall be available to any interested students.
2. Applications must be submitted to a Board member prior to the established deadline. Late applications will not be considered unless an extension is granted by the Executive Board.
3. Failure to accurately report any requested information on an application or during an interview shall be grounds for a discussion to determine if the selected candidate should still be considered for that position.

Section 3 -- Interviews

1. Each student that submits an application must have an interview to be considered for the position.
2. Prior to interviews, applicants must read about the position for which they are applying in the Post Mortem binder.
3. Interviews shall be conducted by the Executive Board. Coaches may or may not be present depending on the concerns and competition present in a specific interviewing process. If an applicant has a concern with the absence of a coach, they may request an interview with a coach present.
4. Board members reserve the right to remove themselves from interviews for specific positions if the Board member perceives that he or she will not be capable of making an unbiased decision.
5. Board members must remove themselves from any interviews for a position they are also applying for and for the corresponding assistant or lead position.

Section 4 -- Selection

1. Selection shall be contingent upon the content of the application, the responses in the interview process, past Players experiences including number of shows, previous PDS positions, and past disciplinary actions, and the ability of the applicant to perform the responsibilities as described in Article VI of the Players Bylaws. The Board may select multiple individuals to fill positions as co-members.
2. At all times throughout the selection process, coaches may be present to offer input as they choose.
3. The opinions of these sponsors shall be advisory only and all decisions regarding selection shall be made by consensus of the Executive Board.
4. If an applicant has concerns about the selection of a position, he or she may voice their concerns to the Head Coach.

Section 5 -- Vacancies and Extensions

1. A vacancy exists if no applications for a specific position are submitted prior to the established deadline. In this case, the Executive Board shall extend the deadline for that position.
2. If no applications are submitted prior to the second deadline, and if the duties of that position cannot be fulfilled by another member of the production or design staff or a sponsor, the most qualified Executive Board member shall be asked to fill the vacant position.
3. If it is the judgment of the Executive Board that no applicants for a specific position are qualified according to the standards as described in Article V, Section 4 of the Players Bylaws, the Executive Board may proceed as though a vacancy exists for that position as described in Article V, Section 5 of the Players Bylaws.
4. If a selected member of the production or design staff is unable or unwilling to fulfill his or her duties, the Executive Board shall determine the appropriate course of action to ensure that those duties are fulfilled. This action includes but is not limited to: arranging a meeting with the member in question, removing him/her from the position, appointing another individual to assist in the completion of the duties, or having a coach fulfill the requirements in that position. The specific course of action shall be based on the specific duties of that position, the amount of time remaining in the production, and the input of the coaches.

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