ARTICLE I. Name

The name of this chapter shall be the Auburn University Student Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

ARTICLE II. Objective

The objective of this chapter shall be to encourage the development of the professional consciousness, to give an opportunity for civil engineering students to become acquainted and to practice working together effectively. Furthermore, the chapter shall promote a spirit of congeniality among themselves, and provide friendly contact with the engineering profession. Also, this chapter will encourage lifetime ASCE memberships, present a good image of civil engineering, and encourage undecided engineering students into civil engineering.

ARTICLE III. Membership

The active membership of this chapter shall be composed of Auburn University students who have paid the dues set forth by the student chapter officers. Meetings shall be open to any interested individuals. No Auburn University student may be denied membership on the basis of race, sex, religion, origin, color, age, disability, or veteran status.

ARTICLE IV. Officers

The permanent officers of this chapter shall be President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Engineering Council Representative, Historian, and Fundraising Chairperson. The chapter membership may also elect Publicity Chairpersons and Event Coordinators, as they deem appropriate. The President and Vice-President must have at least junior standing at the start of the fall term. Officers of the chapter shall be students in good standing with Auburn University and the Department of Civil Engineering.

ARTICLE V. Amendments and Bylaws

An amendment to this constitution may be proposed by presenting to the officers a petition stating the desired amendment and containing the signatures of thirty percent (30%) of the active members. This petition shall be read at the next regular meeting. A three-fourths (3/4) favorable vote, when at least fifty percent (50%) of the active

membership is present shall be required for the amendment to be adopted. Proposed additions or amendments to the Bylaws may be presented in writing at any regular meeting of this chapter. A majority vote, when at least fifty percent (50%) of the active membership is present shall be required for adoption. The active membership will be determined by the officers
 
 

ARTICLE I. Dues

Dues shall be determined by a majority vote of the elected officers in the first meeting of the fall term. Fees may be assessed for special events and activities in amounts to be determined by a majority vote of the officers.

ARTICLE II. Election of Officers

The president shall read the qualifications for each office and the election procedure. Members may nominate themselves or others to the position. Nominees who know that they are not qualified should decline their nomination. Nominees shall leave the room and the election shall be by a show of hands. The president and at least one

other officer shall count the votes.

ARTICLE III. Officer Duties

President: The president shall exercise general supervision of the affairs of the chapter, preside at the meetings, delegate social responsibilities, countersign all checks and shall perform all other duties as are incumbent on such an office.

Vice President: The vice president shall assist the president and shall assume the duties of the president when he or she is unable to discharge the duties of the office. Also, the vice president will make arrangements for professional speaker.

Secretary The secretary shall be responsible for the chapter’s correspondence and preparation of the newsletter. Also, they shall take meeting minutes at all ASCE general meetings as well as ASCE officer’s meetings to include the role.

Treasurer: The treasurer shall collect dues, maintain the checking account, and countersign all checks.

Event Chairpersons: Event Chairpersons shall be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing the social events of the chapter. The presiding officers shall determine the number of event chairpersons elected.

Fundraising Chairperson: The fundraising chairperson shall be charged with generating income for the chapter. The fundraising chairperson shall assist the treasurer with the collection of dues.

Publicity Chairperson: The publicity chairperson shall be responsible for announcing meetings, trips, and other events of the chapter.

Engineering Council Representative: The engineering council representative shall attend all Engineering Council meetings and report back to the ASCE officers on their activities. Also, they shall coordinate the ASCE responsibilities for Engineering Day.

Historian: The historian shall keep roll of all members of the chapter, make a scrapbook with all relevant pictures, and submit the annual report to the National ASCE Chapter. The annual report shall include a paragraph summary of every ASCE event, copies of the roll and meeting minutes from every meeting, and any other documents deemed necessary by the office.

ARTICLE IV. Tenure of Office

Tenure of office shall be for one-year beginning immediately after election. If any office is vacated for any reason, then a special election may be held to fill that position.

ARTICLE V. Meetings

Meetings shall be held as determined by the officers. The officers should make every effort to be consistent with the meeting time and location.

ARTICLE VI. Management

Be it resolved that the power to conduct business, establish rules and regulations, and to enforce same by all appropriate means so as to promote and ensure the efficient and expedient operation of the Auburn University chapter ASCE shall be vested with the duly elected officers of said chapter. Actions of officers shall require a majority vote of said officers.