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Section A. This professional and
social organization shall be known as the Eastern Constructors-Students
of Excellence.
Section B. It's members shall be
known as Constructors.
Section A. To cultivate a favorable
and mutually advantageous relationship between students and construction
professionals.
Section B. To foster the student's
understanding of current theories and procedures, encouraging them
to adhere to the highest ideals and principles of the construction
industry, and instill in them a professional attitude respective
of the construction industry.
Section A. Active Membership
1. Active membership shall be limited to any
male or female student currently enrolled at Eastern Michigan
University.
2. Procedures for attaining active membership
in the organization are outlined in the by-law.
Section B. Inactive Membership
1. A member holding inactive membership status
shall be-
a. Ineligible to vote.
b. Ineligible to hold an office in the organization.
c. Ineligible to participate in any activities
unless approved by the Executive committee.
Section C. Suspended Membership
1. A member holding suspended membership status
shall be-
a. Ineligible to vote.
b. Ineligible to voice an opinion at meetings.
c. Ineligible to hold office.
d. Ineligible to wear an organization jacket,
emblem, or anything associated with active membership in the
organization.
e. Ineligible to attend activities.
f. Ineligible to enjoy any other rights and
privileges associated with active membership in the organization.
2. Conditions under which suspension may take
place are outlined in the By-Laws.
Section A. Titles--The
elected Executive Committee Officers of this organization shall
be President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Sergeant-at-Arms.
The elected Standing Committee Chairpersons are Alumni Relations,
Financial, Public Relations, Recruitment, Scholarship and Social.
Section B. Election and Tenure
1. Nominations of officers to be elected shall
be from the floor at the third to the last meeting of each school
year. Members holding office at the time of nomination shall automatically
for a succeeding term in that office.
2. Election of the officers shall take place
at the next regularly scheduled meeting following nominations.
A member shall be considered elected to office if he/she receives
a majority vote of the members present and voting.
3. Tenure for the elected officers shall be
one academic year.
Section C. Eligibility-Any
member of the organization shall be eligible for any office provided
that he/she-
1. Is in good standing with the organization.
2. Does not have two major offices. He/she
may have a major and a minor office or two minor offices.
Section D. Filling of vacancies that occur
during the semester shall be handled as follows-
1. The office of President shall be filled
by the Vice-President.
2. For the remaining offices, the President
shall, at the earliest possible date, order a special election
for the purpose of filling the position. The members thus elected
shall immediately enter upon the duties and shall hold office
until the next regularly scheduled election.
Section E. Impeachment-The
position for impeachment of any officer shall be presented to the
President.
1. The petition shall contain a minimum of
ten signatures, all of whom shall be active members.
2. The President shall present the written
petition to the organization at the next business meeting.
3. The vote for impeachment shall be held
at the first business meeting following presentation of the petition
by the President.
4. A 2/3 vote of all the active members as
listed in the Secretary book shall be necessary for removal.
5. Vacancies created by impeachment shall
be filled following the procedures listed in Article IV, Section
D. of the Constitution.
Section F. Duties of Officers
1. The President shall -
a. Preside at all regular and special meetings,
call special meetings when necessary, and perform such duties
as usually devolve upon a presiding officer.
b. Have power to appoint committees.
c. Have power to suspend a member if sustained
by a majority of the active members as listed in the Secretary
book.
d. Produce monthly activity calendar for
members.
2. The Vice President shall-
a. Perform the duties of the President in
his/her absence.
b. Coordinate guest speakers and field trips
for the organization.
c. Accumulate all the organization members'
resumes and produce a professional resume book.
d. Coordinate AGC of America National Convention
arrangements.
3. The Treasurer shall-
a. Collect all dues and assessments and
attend to all financial affairs.
b. Keep a written account of all funds received
and accounts paid.
c. Be required to produce records at any
regular meeting.
d. Be responsible for deposits and withdrawals
of money in the name of the organization.
4. The Secretary shall-
a. Keep a written record of meetings of
the organization. The records, however, shall not be copied
into the Secretary book until such time as they are legally
accepted by the organization.
b. Have all amendments that are adopted
by the organization recorded in the permanent record book and
the current constitution.
c. Maintain organization history.
d. Maintain organization files.
e. Perform all other duties as generally devolve within that
office.
5. The Sergeant-at-Arms shall-
a. Maintain an accurate roll of members
and guests at all organization meetings and activities.
b. Maintain accurate and up-to-date phone
list.
c. Assist President in maintaining orderly
run meetings.
d. Assess demerits and/or fines to members
acting inappropriate at organization meetings or activities.
e. Assist President in collecting and tallying
votes.
f. Maintain organization's membership applications.
Section
A. Symbols-The symbol shall be
a span bridge with two high towers and two large square exposed
footings (piers), with the Associated General Contractors of America
and the American Institute of Constructors acronyms inside the footings.
Section
B. Colors-The colors of the organization shall be forest green,
silver and white.
Section C. Affiliations
1. The organization shall be affiliated and
remain in good standing with the AGC and AIC.
2. The organization shall provide both professional
societies with the necessary paperwork on a timely basis.
Section
A. Time and Place
1. At least one meeting shall be held every
other week throughout the academic year. The place and hour of
the meetings shall be determined by the organization.
2. Organization meetings may be cancelled
by the President, with the approval of the Executive Committee.
Section
B. Order of Business
1. Call to order by the President
2. Roll call by the Sergeant-at-Arms.
3. Minutes from the last meeting read by the Secretary.
4. Treasurer's report.
5. Vice President's report.
6. Committee Chairpersons' reports.
7. Old business.
8. New business.
9. Announcements.
Section
C. Special Meetings-Special meetings may be called by the President
of the organization after consulting with the Executive Committee.
Special meetings may also be called by a 1/3 vote of the active
members, regardless of the President's wishes.
Section
D. Quorum-The majority of the active members of the organization
shall constitute a quorum to do business.
Section
E. Executive Committee-The Executive Committee shall consist
of the President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and Sergeant-at-Arms
and shall act in the organization's name at special meetings at
which no quorum is present.
Section
A. Amendments to the Constitution-This
constitution may be amended at any regular business meeting of the
organization by a 2/3 vote of the active members on the Sergeant-at-Arms
roll; provided that the proposed amendment has been read aloud at
the preceding regular business meeting by the President.
Section
B. Adoption of By-Laws-The by-laws of the organization may be
adopted at any regular business meeting by a majority vote of the
active members present; provided that the proposed by-laws have
been read aloud at the preceding regular business meeting by the
President. After the by-laws have been adopted, they shall be amended
only in accordance with the provisions set forth in the by-laws.
Section
A. The initial fee shall be $5.00.
Section B. The
dues of the organization shall be $15.00 per active member.
Section C. Special
Assessments may be made by order of the Executive Committee, with
a majority vote by the members present at a regular business meeting.
Section D. Unexcused
Absence(s) from a regular meeting is one that has not been approved
by an Executive Committee member prior to the meeting in question.
Section A.
Stand Committee Officers shall be: Alumni Relations, Financial,
Public Relations, Recruitment, Scholarship and Social.
Section B. Election
and Tenure-Standing Committee Officers shall be elected according
to Article IV, Section B of the Constitution.
Section C. Eligibility-See
Article IV, Section C of the Constitution.
Section D. Vacancies-See
Article IV, Section D of the Constitution.
Section E. Impeachment-See
Article IV, Section E of the Constitution.
Section F. Duties
of the Standing Committee Officers
1. Alumni Relations Chairperson
a. Carry on necessary correspondence with
alumni in the name of the active organization.
b. Be required to send out at least one
newsletter per academic semester with the guidance of the Faculty
of Construction Management.
c. Keep the Alumni directory current with
University Development Office.
d. Give a report at each business meeting.
e. Assist Scholarship Chairperson in planning
and coordinating Golf Outing.
2. Financial Chairperson
a. Responsible for coordination fund raisers
for organization.
b. Give a report at each business meeting.
c. Maintain and be accountable for organization
paraphernalia.
3. Public Relations Chairperson
a. Give publicity to organization functions
when necessary. This would include putting article in the Echo
as well as other newspapers or publications.
b. Give a report at each meeting.
c. Be responsible for maintaining and improving
the image of the organization with respect to the University
and the community.
4. Recruitment Chairman
a. Be responsible to coordinate booth space
or similar needs for all open houses, etc. related to the recruitment
of prospective members for the organization and/or students
for the Construction Management program.
b. Keep the organization aware of the need
to seek out prospective organization members.
c. Prepare the certificates of new members
and AGC cards upon acceptance by the Executive Committee and
organize the Formal Initiation at the following business meeting.
d. Give a report at each regular business
meeting.
5. Scholarship Chairperson
a. Direct, coordinate and delegate annual
Golf Outing sponsoring the Dr. John Weeks, AIC Scholarship.
b. Give a report at each regular business
meeting.
c. Distribute AGC and other scholarship information when applicable.
6. Social Chairperson
a. Coordinate all social activities for
the organization.
b. Coordinate all intramural athletic activities.
c. Appoint all coaches.
d. Attend meeting for intramural managers.
e. Give a report at each regular business meeting.
f. See to the acquiring of awards and plaques
for the annual banquet.
Section A.
Recruitment program shall follow the guidelines set by the University.
Section B. Formal
Initiation will take place at the next regular business meeting
following approval by 4/5 of the Executive Committee.
Section C. Inactive
Membership
1. A member who believes that active participation
in organization affairs is impossible for him or her may apply
for inactive membership by:
a. Submitting a written request to the organization
stating his or her reasons for requesting inactive membership.
b. Having all dues, assessments, fines and
fees paid in full up to the time at which the letter is accepted.
2. Letters of request for inactive membership
will be:
a. Read by the President at the first regular
meeting after receipt of the letter.
b. Voted on for acceptance at the next regularly
scheduled meeting following the reading, with a 3/4 vote of
the members present required for acceptance.
3. An inactive member may return to active
status by:
a. Submitting a letter of intent to the
President.
b. Resuming payment of dues, fees and assessments.
4. If an inactive member wishes to take part
in an organization special function, he or she may do so by payment
of any assessment or fee attached to that particular function.
Section D. In
such cases where actual membership is impossible in this organization,
a person may be presented with an honorary membership. Since this
membership is honorary and to retain the prestige of such membership,
selection of candidates should be carefully thought out and limited
in number. Procedure is as follows:
1. Any member may propose a person for honorary
membership at any regular meeting of the organization.
2. The organization will vote on the proposal
at the next regular business meeting.
3. A 3/4 vote of the active members present
at the meeting will constitute acceptance.
4. Honorary members will be notified by the
President of their acceptance and presented with a scroll of membership.
Section E. Suspended
Membership-Any member of the organization, who through their actions,
brings dishonor to the Organization, or who in any way reduces markedly
the prestige of the organization shall be subject to suspension.
1. The President shall present the name or
names of member(s) up for suspension to the organization at any
regular scheduled or special meeting of the organization.
2. At the same time, the President shall prescribe
the period of suspension.
3. Voting on suspension shall take place at
the next regularly scheduled meeting.
4. A majority vote of the active members present
at the meeting shall be sufficient to support recommendation of
the President.
5. A letter will be sent to the suspended
member informing him or her of their suspension, their loss of
rights, as outlined in the Constitution and their right to appeal
the decision.
6. Return to active membership will be as
follows:
a. A suspended member
will automatically return to active status at the end of the
suspension period.
b. Subsequent to
completion of the suspension period, a member may petition the
organization for active status if he or she has completed the
minimum suspension period.
c. A majority vote
of the active members present at the meeting shall be required
to accept the petition for reinstatement to active status.
d. Petition for
active status can be submitted only once each school term.
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