BY-LAWS OF THE

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES BOARD

I.        MEMBERSHIP 

1. Qualifications
    

   1. To maintain membership status in CAB, a student must be in good standing with the College and maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
       

   2. Every member of CAB must be an active participant in CAB events, including officers on the Executive Board.
       

   3. Members of CAB are subject to the individual rules of membership governing the committee's to which they belong.
       

2. B.     Removal
    

   1. Any member of CAB may be removed by a two-thirds vote of the Board.  Charges must be filed one week prior to the vote on removal of said member.  Charges must be filed in writing to the President.  Any member of CAB may file a charge of removal.  If removal is decided by a two-thirds vote of the Board, a written notice and explanation will be sent to the person involved.
       

   2. An Executive member of the Board may be removed by a majority vote of the Board.
       

C.     Resignation
 

1. Any member of the Executive Board may resign from CAB, upon receipt of a written letter to the President.  This letter shall be read at the next executive meeting.  The member has then officially resigned.

II.     OFFICERS 

1. President
    

   1. Shall be elected in accordance with the Constitution and By-Laws.
       

   2. Shall be executive head of CAB and preside over all meetings, unless acceptably excused by the Vice President.
       

   3. Votes on CAB matters only in case of a tie.
       

   4. Has power to appoint ad-hoc committees and/or officers not provided for in the By-Laws, with the majority approval of the Executive Board.
       

   5. Further empowered to call extra or special meetings when he/she considers it necessary, provided that in such a case all members are notified of such meetings at least 48 hours in advance.
       

   6. Will have the duty to see that the officers of the Executive Board execute their duties faithfully, promptly, impartially, and accurately and shall enforce strict observance of the By-Laws.
       

   7. Shall have further powers and duties as may be required by CAB.
       

2. Vice President
    

   1. Shall be elected in accordance with the Constitution and By-Laws.
       

   2. Shall perform duties of the President in the event that the President is absent, temporarily detained, or resigns.
       

   3. In the event that the President should resign from office, the Vice President shall succeed, upon approval by the Executive Board, to the Presidency for the remainder of the term.
       

   4. Shall oversee the operations of the Standing Committees by:

a.       Acting as a consultant to the Committee Chairpersons when problems arise.

b.      Compile and report a survey, from residents, of activities as a guide for future planning. 

1. c.       Oversee the evaluation and submission of written reports of events as they are completed. 

d.      Plan outside events and activities for the Executive Board and General Assembly members of CAB.

3. Secretary
    

   1. Shall be elected in accordance with the Constitution and By-Laws.
       

   2. Keep accurate and complete minutes, as well as attendance, of all Executive Board and General Assembly meetings.
       

   3. Shall be responsible for the distribution of minutes within two days following the meeting.
       

   4. Shall be responsible for the general correspondence of CAB.
       

   5. Shall be required to bring to all meetings, a copy of the Constitution, By-Laws, and all standing rules of any committees.
       

4. Treasurer
    

   1. Shall be elected in accordance with the Constitution and By-Laws.
       

   2. Keep accurate account of all budgets and expenditures.
       

   3. Shall coordinate with the Director in the planning of the budget.
       

   4. Shall distribute an updated, detailed budget report at every executive meeting.

III.   STANDING COMMITTEES (N/A) 

IV.  SELECTION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS 

A.     Qualifications 

1.      President 

a.       The nominee shall have at least one year experience as a member of CAB. 

b.      The President shall not hold more than one major office simultaneously.  The following officers are considered to be major: 

1.      President, Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer of the Student Senate of Lycoming College. 

2.      Editor and Chief of the Arrow. 

3.      President of a social fraternity or sorority. 

4.      WRLC Station Manager or Program Director. 

5.      President of Interfraternity Council or Panhellenic Council. 

2. Vice President

a.       The nominee shall have at least one year of experience as a member of CAB. 

b.      The Vice President shall hold no more than one major office simultaneously. 

3. Secretary

a.       The nominee shall have at least one year of experience as a member of CAB and must demonstrate skills necessary to effectively carry out the duties of that office. 

4. Treasurer

a.       The nominee shall have at least one year experience as a member of CAB and must demonstrate skills necessary to effectively carry out the duties of that position. 

2. Nominations
    

   1. Nominations shall be accepted from the floor for the offices of President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.
       

   2. All nominations must be receive a second.
       

   3. Nominations shall be held at a general meeting of CAB determined by the Executive Board so long as it occurs prior to spring break.
       

   4. All nominees must meet the criteria set forth in the constitution and By-Laws of CAB
       

   5. All nominees must accept their nomination with an explanation of intent.
       

3. Elections
    

   1. Actual voting shall take place at a general meeting of CAB determined by the Executive Board so long as it occurs prior to spring break.
       

   2. All voting shall be done by the secret ballot method.  The Director shall serve as the elections official.
       

   3. All members of CAB shall have a vote for President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
       

   4. The President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer upon election of CAB, shall assume all responsibilities of the office immediately following the spring semester.
       

4. Duration of Terms
    

   1. All officers of CAB shall serve for a term of one year.
       

   2. No limits of terms shall be imposed.

V.     MEETINGS 

          1.     A general meeting of CAB membership shall be held a minimum of once a month during the academic year. 

          2.     A majority of the active members must be present to constitute a quorum.  If a quorum is not present and 
            urgent business is on the agenda, the President may suspend this rule and proceed with business.     

          3.     The Executive Board shall meet regularly in the intervals between CAB meetings.  The Executive Board has the
           full power of CAB in these intervals.  However, any action of the Board may be declined by two-thirds vote of the
        General Assembly.  

VI.  INTERNAL COMMITTEE POLICY 

A.     Standing Committees 

1.      There will be six Standing Committees: 

a.       Public Relations

b.      Club Entertainment

c.       Special events

d.      Travel and Leisure

e.       Silver Screen

f.        Concert 

2.      The Chairpersons of the six Standing Committees shall be selected by the Executive Board by means of an application and interview process.  The Chairperson of each committee must be an active member of CAB. 

3.      Each Chairperson shall submit, in writing, to the Director and Treasurer, a complete and accurate account of all receipts and expenditures of each event. 

4.      Each Chairperson shall be responsible for drafting membership guidelines particular to their committee.  These guidelines may not conflict with the rules of membership stated in the Constitution of By-Laws. 

5.      Each Chairperson shall be responsible for submitting a written evaluation of each event to the Vice President of CAB. 

6.      The Chairpersons shall have such further powers and duties as may be required and deemed necessary by CAB. 

B.     Executive Board 

1.      The Executive Board shall be responsible for the development of programs consistent with the philosophy of the college. 

2.      The Executive Board shall be responsible for the coordination of activities of the various standing committees. 

VII.            AMENDMENTS 

1. These By-Laws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the Executive Board.

VIII.         IMPLEMENTATION 

1. These By-Laws shall become effective immediately upon passage.