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GEORGIA TECH CHAPTER
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS
CONSTITUTION
The National Society of Black Engineers Georgia Tech chapter as a student run PREAMBLE
organization, does hereby dedicate itself to the development of intensive programs
for increasing Black and other ethnic minority participation in engineering and
engineering related fields. These programs will be initiated both inside and outside
the university community and will serve to strengthen relations between professional
industry and the Black community. Members of this organization are encouraged to
join and participate in their individual professional societies. This organization will
endeavor to provide general counseling to all.
Section 1. ARTICLE I - NAME
The name of this non-profit membership organization shall be the National Society
of Black Engineers Georgia Tech chapter, a student run organization hereafter
referred to as GTSBE.
Section 1. ARTICLE II - OBJECTIVES
The objectives of GTSBE shall be to stimulate and develop student interest in
engineering; to strive to increase the number of students studying engineering at
both the undergraduate and graduate levels; and to endeavor in the advancement of
the ethnic minority engineers in professional industry.
Section 1. ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP
Membership and participation shall be free from discrimination on the basis of sex,
race, religion, ethnic group, or national origin.Section 2.
A member shall be defined as a person enrolled at Georgia Institute of Technology
who has paid membership fees.Section 3.
There shall be no maximum number of members of GTSBE.Section 4.
Attendance to chapter meetings is not mandatory to maintain membership.
Section 1. ARTICLE IV - VOTING
All current dues paying members are entitled to one (1) vote at all general meetings
of the chapter.
Section 1. ARTICLE V - DUES
Changes in the amount of annual dues of GTSBE shall be determined by the
Chapter Executive Board (CEB) upon ratification by two-thirds vote of the
membership.
Section 1. ARTICLE VI - ADMINISTRATION
There shall be three CEB members of GTSBE of which shall be elected officers,
these are the President, Executive Vice-President, and Vice-President.Section 2.
The CEB shall:
(a) Determine all questions of policy and shall administer the affairs of the chapter
under the constitution and by-laws, and the general provisions of the law under
which it is incorporated.
(b) Be subject to the orders of membership and none of its acts shall conflict with
decisions made by the vote of the general body, or the goals and objectives of the
organization.
Section 1. ARTICLE VII - COMMITTEES
There shall be standing committees of GTSBE.Section 2.
The chairpersons of the standing committees will be elected annually by the
members. The committee chairpersons will report directly to the Vice-President.Section 3.
The President will appoint committee chairpersons for special committees, and
replace committee chairpersons should the positions become vacant or the
chairpersons fail to fulfill their responsibilities subject to the approval of the CEB.
Section 1. ARTICLE VIII - OFFICERS
The elected positions of GTSBE are
President, Executive Vice-President, Vice-President of Chapter Development,
Secretary, Treasurer, and standing committee chairpersons.Section 2.
Any member of the chapter in good standing at the university is eligible for an
elected or appointed office.Section 3.
Should a vacancy occur in the office of the President. the unexpired term shall be
filled by the Executive Vice-President. Should a vacancy occur in any other office
the vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the President and approved by the
CEB.Section 4.
Should a vacancy occur in any remaining elected position(s), the unexpired term
shall be filled through the following process:
(a) Submittance of notification of candidacy to the CEB.
(b) Interview of candidates by the CEB.
(c) Selection of replacement by simple majority vote of the CEB with the President
having voting power only in case of a tie.
Section 1. ARTICLE IX - DUTIES OF OFFICERS
Duties of the elected officers are:
(a) President(1) Shall preside over all of official meetings of GTSBE except general meetings
which are presided over by the Membership Chair.
(2) Shall serve as the official representative of GTSBE unless otherwise
designated to another officer by the President.(b) Executive Vice-President
(1) Shall preside in the absence or the inability of the President.
(2) Shall develop programs of interest for GTSBE in cooperation with the
Executive Board.
(3) Shall perform activities, duties, and responsibilities as designated by the
President.
(4) Shall oversee the activities of the standing committees.(c) Vice-President of Chapter Development
(1) Shall perform duties designated by the President
(2) Shall monitor the progress of committee development in regards to the
Chapter Development Report.
(3) Shall provide a Chapter Development Report every December.(d) Secretary
(1) Shall serve all notices required by law of GTSBE and in case of absence,
during any meeting, the duties of the secretary may be performed by any
person who the CEB may direct.
(2) Shall record accurately the minutes of the CEB meetings and general
membership meetings and make available the minutes to all members upon
request.
(3) Shall report the minutes of the previous meeting at the present meeting of
the CEB or general membership meeting.
(4) Shall require from the Executive Board, standing committees, and special
committees of GTSBE, a monthly record of the activities of said body.(e) Treasurer
(1) Shall keep accounts and deposit all organizational funds of the GTSBE
treasury.
(2) Shall make expenditures for business in a manner approved by the CEB.
(3) Shall prepare, maintain, and adhere to the chapter budget determined by
the executive officers and approved by the CEB.
Section 1. ARTICLE X - AMENDMENTS
Amendments to this constitution may be proposed by:
(a) A two-thirds vote of the CEB, or
(b) One-half of the membership of GTSBE.Section 2.
The amendment must be submitted in a written proposal to the Executive Board to
be reviewed. The proposal must be clearly stated and justified in the written forms.Section 3
Ratification of any amendment to this constitution shall be subject to a
three-fourths vote of the registered members.
Revised 11/94
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Last modified: December 2, 2000 EDT
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