Seattle Pacific University IEEE/EAS Club
Constitution
Article I - Name
Section 1The name of this
organization shall be The Seattle Pacific University Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers and Engineering and Applied
Science Club (SPU IEEE/EAS Club). It is also known as the SPU IEEE
Student Branch.
Article II - Purpose
Section 1It shall be the purpose of
this organization to provide undergraduate and graduate students
who have an interest in Electrical, Computer, or related
engineering professions with opportunities for educational,
technical and professional development in preparation for entry
into the profession.
Article III - Affiliations
Section 1The SPU IEEE Student
Branch is affiliated with The Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers, the SPU Engineering Department, and the
Associated Students of Seattle Pacific.
Article IV - Membership
Section 1Membership is open
to all SPU students, staff, and faculty who are interested in
engineering studies and professions. Membership must be confirmed
by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
(IEEE).
Article V - Officers
Section 1Chair - As the
executive officer of the student branch, the president is the key
to effective student leadership. The president is responsible for
the overall management of all student branch affairs. The president
is expected to delegate duties to other officers and members of the
student branch.
Section 2
Duties:
- Preside at all meetings of the student branch.
- Hold regular meetings of the student branch officers and serve as chair.
- Prepare the necessary reports for IEEE Student Services:
- Annual Plan - November 1 or 2 months after academic year begins.
- Annual Report - May 1 or six months after the academic year begins.
- Arrange for the election of officers each spring
- Ensure smooth transition of information and materials form newly elected officers and arrange orderly transfer of student branch records.
- Work with and coordinate some activities with section and region officers.
- Communicate frequently with other officers.
Vice Chair - Oversees
committee responsibilities and always shares work load of the
president.
Section 3
Duties:
- Organize field trips or special events beyond regular program efforts.
- Arrange for refreshments at student branch meetings.
- Assist the president in following up on assigned committee responsibilities.
- Perform all functions of the president in his/her absence or upon request.
Secretary - maintains all
student branch records and supplies for the student branch.
Section 4Duties:
- Submit to IEEE Student Services the Newly Elected Officers Form.
- Keep detailed records of each student branch meeting.
- Maintain stationary and other IEEE forms and supplies as required by the student branch.
- Maintain student branch membership roster and committee assignments list.
- Be responsible for all student branch correspondence.
- Post a Calendar of Events.
- Assist President to ensure the student branch activities are conducted under the provisions of the current student branch constitution.
- Arrange for an orderly transfer of all student branch records to the incoming secretary.
Financial Officer- responsible
for maintaining the financial accounts of the student branch. Since
the final approval of a project may depend on the finances
available, it is imperative that all records be kept current and as
accurate as possible.
Section 5Duties:
- Maintain the appropriate student branch accounts.
- Prepare an annual budget and submit to the ASSP.
- Prepare an annual budget and submit annual plan of activities to IEEE Student Services by November 1 or two months after the start of the academic year begins.
- Prepare the Financial Statement and submit the annual report of activities to IEEE Student Services by May 1 or six months after the academic year begins.
- Oversee all fund-raising efforts.
- Arrange for orderly transfer of all student branch financial records to the incoming treasurer.
Webmaster- responsible
for maintaining the IEEE website. If it doesn't look cool, no one will even want to know about IEEE.
Duties:
- Update the officer information page.
- Keep the IEEE calendar current so that it is an accurate reminder of upcoming events.
- Make design changes in order to keep the website up to date and visually appealing.
- Assist other officers with their respective duties
- Arrange for orderly transfer of website access to the incoming webmaster.
Article VI – Student Branch Counselor/Advisor
Section 1The student branch
counselor will serve in an advisory role for the student branch.
The branch counselor will help the officers in planning and
organizing meetings and events, and will maintain continuity from
year-to-year. The branch counselor will also serve as a liaison
between the IEEE Seattle Section and the student branch.
Section 2The student branch
counselor will be appointed by the SPU Engineering department and
students and confirmed by the IEEE Seattle section. The branch
counselor must be a member of the engineering faculty and a member
of the IEEE.
Article VII - Elections
Section 1Selection of officers
shall take place during spring quarter of each academic year.
Section 2Officers shall be nominated
by self or peer.
Section 3Officers shall be voted in by
a simple majority of votes from members present at the election
meeting.
Article VIII - Meetings
Section 1General meetings or
activities shall be held at least twice per quarter during the
academic year. Officer’s meetings shall be held as needed
during the academic year.
Article IX - Constitutional Amendments
Section 1The constitution may be
amended by a two-thirds majority vote of members present at any regular or
special meeting that has at least half of all members
present.
Ratified October 10, 2002