II.  Objective:
A. Finote-Tibeb Literary Center is established with the objective of organizing and assisting those talented Ethiopians in theatre, poems and other areas of literary art, in exchanging experiences, creating a conducive environment for presentation of their creative works to the community, advancing their knowledge and experiences by learning from each other towards developing their talent, as well as introducing the broad Ethiopian literature to the society at large.

III.Mission: FTLAC
A.  Organizes those interested and talented individuals under the center and trains them if possible.
B.  Presents events that comprise theatres, poems, and other art related creative works every once in a while.
C.  Works in collaboration with different governmental or private institutions as needed.
D.  Organizes different sub-committees under the center as needed in order to accomplish its objectives.
E.  Facilitates the opportunity for members to present their creative works to the public.
F.  The center collects great literary works by other Ethiopians and introduces them to the society.
G.  Finding the necessary fund to expand its services.
H. Teaching the Ethiopian language to the young generation and non-Ethiopians who are interested.  
I.   When situations allow, the center will participate on international or other cultural shows and exchange programs in Minneapolis and the surrounding.                            

1. Will have seven members.
2. The president and secretary will automatically be board members.
3. Board members could be appointed from different other institutions.
4. The board directs the center's work program.
5. Evaluates the center's performance, and approves the plan.
6. Creates the connection with other organizations.
7. Leads the center with full authority.
8. Creates a way to encompass the center within the community.

C. Officers:
•    It will have five members. The job distribution will be as follows:

1. President
2. Secretary
3. Treasurer
4. Coordinator of sub­committees

•    Any decision will be valid with the presence of 2/3 of the officers.

1.   President

1. Leads the meeting of officers and the General Assembly (G.A).
2. Represents the center in dealing with other organizations.
3. Approves and signs expenses prepared by the treasurer.
4. Presents the performance report to the G.A and the board.

2.   Secretary

1. Prepares and documents minutes on officer and G.A meetings.
2. Keeps the center's documents carefully and safely.
3. Leads the officer and G.A meetings in the absence of the president.

3.   Treasurer

1. Collects membership fees.
2. Makes payments as decided by the officers committee and the president.
3. Keeps the book of financial records.
4. Prepares financial reports to the committee.

4.   Coordinator of sub-committees
(two)

1. Coordinating the leadership with different sub-committees with specific tasks.
2. They carry out some of the committee's responsibilities.
3. They vote on decisions made by the officers committee.

D.   Sub-committees.
•    With different responsibilities, they are established, for a specific task, by assigning members to work under the coordinator.

E.   Members of committees
1.   In order to execute the purpose of the center, different sub-committees shall be organized by the G.A. or the officer's committee.  

1. Their job descriptions shall be made available by the officer's committee.
2. At least one officer shall be appointed to work with the sub­committees in order to facilitate coordination (as mentioned in 4).

IX.    Quorum.
•    For any meeting, if two third is present, it is quorum.

X.     Time of implementation.
•    This constitution is officially implemented as of September 05, 2004.
XI.    Amendment conditions.
•    This constitution could be amended with the motion and decision of two third of all members.

Any member who has completed his/her membership obligations as indicated below will have the enlisted benefits.

Benefits

♦ Free to enter any show that is organized by FTLAC.

1. Discounts may be negotiated when the center becomes a co-organizer of events with other organizations.
2. Using its wide connections, FTLAC may negotiate other discounts for its members from different entertainment or literature related shows in town.
3. Provides help to member's creative works by way of group or individual critique, advertisement, and publication assistances may be made available through special arrangement with the creator.

Obligations

Make sure to do the following to ensure the benefits.

♦ Payment of membership fee indicated on the membership form.
♦ Regular attendance in most of the meetings and scheduled events.
♦ Active participation in coordinating events