In order to be successful, any organization must have a set of operational guidelines or rules by which the members govern themselves. Each Club Sports should develop a constitution (see Appendix I) suited to the practical operation of that particular club. General provisions (club name, purpose, dues, meetings, officer elections and duties, qualifying regulations) should provide for the internal need of the club. Specific provisions (membership, eligibility, and qualifications, officer qualifications, voting quorum, and amendments) should insure fulfillment to the CSA Clubs Charter guidelines.

The constitution must be easily interpreted, so that the club can operate consistently from year to year.

All constitutions must contain statements regarding the following:

(a) The purpose, to include the general goals, objectives, direction of the group.

(b) A definition of membership requirements.

(c) A listing of officer titles, duties and requirements.

(d) Quorum requirements for conducting official business.

(e) The process for accessing dues and fees.

(f) The Club Sports Council must approve any changes to the constitution.