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--- constitution [2023/09/18 11:14] – gdepaul
+++ constitution [2024/04/01 08:04] (current) – gdepaul
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 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.
+The Sponsor is entitled to attend all executive council meetings.
 === Article VI: Officers ===
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   - An officer may be removed for negligence, malfeasance, or misconduct by a majority vote of the Executive Council.
-=== Article VII: Duties of the Chapter ===
+=== Article VII: Duties of the Officers ===
-  - To be determined
+  - The President is the Principal Officer and is responsible for leading the Chapter and managing its activities in accordance with the policies and procedures of Spectra and these chapter bylaws. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Chapter and of its Executive Council.
+  - The Vice President shall preside at meetings in the absence of the President, assist the President in the management of the Chapter, and perform other duties that may be assigned by the President.
+  - The Secretary shall keep the minutes of all Chapter and Executive Council meetings.
+Other duties of the Secretary may include: Maintaining the records of the Chapter; Annual submission of the Officer and Sponsor contact information to Spectra; Submission of any proposed amendment to these bylaws to Spectra; Tallying and reporting votes from the Annual Election; and Handling other correspondence pertaining to chapter business.
+  - The Treasurer shall collect dues, pay all bills, and maintain the Chapter's financial records. Duties of the Treasurer shall also include: Submission of the Chapter's Annual Financial Report for annual presentation to the Chapter.
 === Article VIII: Committees ===
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 === Article X: Disbursements and Dues ===
-  - Disbursements from the Treasury for Chapter expenditures shall be made by any Coordinator with authorization of the Executive Council.
+  - Disbursements from the Treasury for Chapter expenditures shall be made by the Treasurer with authorization of the Executive Council and shall be included in the minutes of the Executive Council and Chapter meetings.
   - Dues, if any, shall be fixed annually by the Executive Council.
 === Article XI: Meetings and Activities ===
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   - Other means of communication can be used to advertise meetings, but only to
 supplement advertisement via electronic means.
+  - Must hold at least four general meetings per school year, and at least six board meetings per school year.
 === Article XII: Amendment and Voting Procedures ===
-  - All proposed changes to these Chapter Bylaws shall be approved by the Spectra Committee on student chapter before being presented to the Chapter membership for a vote.
+  - All proposed changes to these Chapter Bylaws shall be approved by the Spectra Committee on the student chapter before being presented to the Chapter membership for a vote.
-  - No official business of the Chapter shall be conducted unless a quorum is involved. A quorum of the Chapter shall be defined as 10% percent of the voting membership of the Chapter or at least 3 members, whichever is greater.
+  - All official business will be conducted at formally publicized town halls that have been agreed upon at least a month in advance.
   - A simple majority of the voting members involved shall be required to carry a motion.
-  - The Lead Coordinator shall be elected by a plurality of votes cast.
+  - Officers shall be elected by a plurality of votes cast.
 === Article XIII: Dissolution of the Chapter ===
 Failure to adhere to these Bylaws may result in the suspension of the Chapter, as
+determined by Spectra. In addition, failure to submit an End of the Year Report may result in the suspension of the Chapter.
 determined by Spectra.