A.   The constitution was adopted on September 30^th, 2009.

     

B.   The objective of the chapter is to promote the profession of industrial engineering through fields of industrial engineering and dissemination of knowledge thereby gained. The chapter shall promote membership in IIE by acquainting the student body with the ideas, purposes and objectives of IIE.

 

C.   The chapter is a campus based and student controlled group. Active membership is limited to students of the University of Arizona.

 

D.   Democratic procedures for nominations, elections and removal of officers will be performed by requiring a majority (50% +1) vote for any decision regarding officers.

 

E.   Any policy-making decisions, including amendment of this constitution, will require a 2/3 vote at a general body meeting.

 

F.   Any policy-making decisions, including amendment of this constitution, will require a 2/3 vote at a general body meeting.

 

G.   There is an unconditional annual student membership fee of $30 set by national IIE for national recognition of membership status. This fee will not be mandatory for participation in the University of Arizona Chapter of IIE.

 

H. The organization shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, disability or handicap, religion, sexual orientation, disabled veteran’s status or Vietnam era veteran’s status in any of its policies, procedure, and practices.  The policy will include, but is not limited to recruiting, membership, organization activities, or opportunity to hold office.

 

I.    The organization is non-profit.

 

J.    A specific member or members designated by the organization shall be responsible for payment in full of all debts accumulated by the organization not covered by funds on deposit.

 

K.   The organization will not conspire to engage in hazing, participate in hazing, or commit any act that causes or is likely to cause bodily danger, physical hard or personal degradation, or disgrace resulting in physical or mental harm to any fellow student or person attending the institution.

 

L.   The organization shall comply with all University and campus policies and regulations, in addition to all local, state and federal laws.

 

M. The organization is willing to work in a democratic manner within the framework of University policies and procedures. Since the chapter is a member of a national organization, the University reserves the right to examine the record of the parent organization or of affiliates on other campuses.

 

N. Meetings for the general body will be held at least twice a month. A majority (50% +1) vote is necessary for all business exception constitutional amendments, which require a 2/3 vote at a general body meeting. A quorum will be any group of members with at least as many general body members as officers present.

 

O. Officers will be self – nominated and then elected through voting at a general body meeting at the end of each spring semester. Officers will serve a year- long term with no term limit. Officers must have attended at least one meeting or event during the current school year. Vacancies will be filled through advertisement of the open positions and timely elections to be determined and coordinated by the current officers. The organization will have the following office positions and duties:

 

 

                   i.        President

· Prepare agendas for and run meetings.

· Coordinate with regional IIE and ASUA.

· Delegate tasks and provide support for other officers.

· Help further the overall involvement of IIE on campus.

 

                   ii.        Executive Vice President

· Help President coordinate with IIE and ASUA

· Serve as chair for conference (in charge of arrangements, funding, registration, etc.)

· Be present for events and recruiting efforts.

· Help further the overall involvement of IIE on campus.

 

                  iii.        Administrative Vice President

· Help President coordinate tasks.

· Communicate with ASUA and National IIE chapter.

· In charge of Facebook group.

· In charge of recruiting for the annual conference.

 

                  iv.        Treasurer

· Handle monetary tasks, including tax forms and checks.

· Generate fundraising ideas if necessary.

· Promptly reimburse officers if necessary.

· Keep track of expenses and bank account balances.

 

                   v.        Secretary

· Take detailed, organized minutes at each meeting.

· Distribute minutes (through email, bulletin board, etc.) to officers (and members as appropriate), including officer- specific tasks to be completed in a given time frame.

· Help with event flyers, listserv reminders, etc. as needed.

· Keep website updated and appealing.

 

                  vi.        Social Chair

· Oversee planning of social program (generate event ideas, coordinate event details).

· Plan a variety of social programs, in total appealing to as many students as possible.

· Serve as captain of intramural teams (be aware of Rec Center deadlines and policies).