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By-Laws
Indiana University East Professional Council

By-Law I

• Section 1
  • Rules of Order
    Meetings of the council shall be governed by Roberts' Rules of Order (Revised) in all cases in which they are not inconsistent with this constitution.
• Section 2
  • Meeting Times
    Meeting times shall be set by members of the Council. Meetings shall adjourn no more than two hours after call to order unless a later adjournment is agreed to unanimously.
• Section 3
  • Quorum
    The presence of representatives from two-thirds of the active membership of the Council shall constitute a quorum.

By-Law II
Elections

• Section 1
• Officers of the Council
  The President and Secretary/Treasurer of the Council shall be elected at the last meeting of the fiscal year. The person receiving a majority of votes cast by those members present and voting will be declared elected. Exact time and location of the annual meeting shall be set by the President.
• Section 2

• Procedures for the Election
  The President will select three members not holding office to serve as nominating committee. The nominating committee will prepare a list of candidates for office. Nominations may also be made from the floor at the annual meeting.
• Section 3
  
• Vacancy
  In the event an officer vacates a position, it will be filled by appointment by the President for the remainder of the unexpired term.
• Section 4
• Term of Office
  Officer elections for the positions of President and Secretary/Treasurer shall be held every two years.  The President and Secretary/Treasurer shall serve two year terms.  The Parliamentarian shall be appointed by the newly elected President for a two year term.
• Section 5
  • Responsibilities of the Officers
    The responsibilities of the various officers are those normally associated with their respective offices.

By-Law III
Meeting of the Members

• Section 1
  • Quorum
    A simple two-thirds majority of active membership of the Council shall constitute a quorum.
• Section 2
  • Voting
    A majority vote of the members present shall be required to pass a motion that has been seconded.
• Section 3
  • Special Meetings
    The Chancellor may request the President of the Council to call a special meeting. Special meetings may also be called by the President of the Council. Professional staff members shall be notified at least one week in advance of the date of a special meeting.

By-Law IV

• Section 1
  • Amendments
    This constitution may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members of the Council who are present and voting at a meeting.
• Section 2
• By-Laws
  The Council may adopt or repeal by-laws by a simple majority vote of the Council.