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SNCAE, Elon University Chapter By-Laws......................................................................... 1 Article I: ........................................................................................................................................ 2 Article II: ...................................................................................................................................... 2 Article III: ..................................................................................................................................... 2 Article IV: ..................................................................................................................................... 2
Section 1: Eligibility of Executive Council .................................................................................. 2 Section 2: Duties of Executive Council......................................................................................... 2 President................................................................................................................................................ 2 Secretary ............................................................................................................................................................3 Treasurer ...........................................................................................................................................................3 Member at Large ............................................................................................................................................3 Section 3:................................................................................................................................................ 4 In Case of Absence: ........................................................................................................................................4 Section 4: Executive Officer Attendance ..................................................................................... 4 Section 5: Removal of officers ........................................................................................................ 4 Section 6: Election of officers ......................................................................................................... 5
Article I:
Name: Future Educators
Article II:
Purpose: The purpose of Future Educators shall be to develop, educate and prepare students for a career in education by exposing them to the aspects of education that are not addressed in college courses.
Article III:
Broad Objectives: To promote interest in young adults who are interested in education careers. To provide members with opportunities for developing personal growth and professional competence. To provide opportunities for gaining an understanding of the history, ethics, and programs of the education profession. To provide opportunities for participating in cooperative work on the problems of the profession and the community. To provide professional membership on the local, state, and national levels during the preparation period for a career in education. To strive for higher standards of preparation as future educators; to make our members as well-rounded as possible so that they may be able to take-on all sorts of challenges while in the field. To promote and protect human civil rights and to simulate the highest ideals of professional ethics, standards, and attitudes.
Article IV:
Executive Council: The Executive Council will be comprised of at least 4 officers: president, secretary, treasurer, and at-large members.
Will serve as a link between the community and the organization. Will enforce Constitution and Bylaws. Will call special meetings with 48 hrs advance notice. Will ensure that state dues are sent to the state liaison . Will be a liaison between the organization, the university, and Elons Department of Education. Will fulfill any other duties associated with the representation of the organization that may not be listed here. Will plan the agenda for meetings.
Secretary i. Will keep permanent record of all minutes, including a record of attendance. ii. Will keep an accurate and complete alphabetical roster of all members able to vote. iii. Will fulfill the presidential duties when the president is unable. iv. iv. Will be responsible for public relations and advertising any events (meetings, special events). Treasurer i. Will keep an accurate record of all financial transactions of the organization. ii. Will deposit and withdraw funds as needed. iii. Will collect university (local) dues and make deposits to account. iv. Will collect state dues and forward said monies to the President. v. Will report status of financial considerations at each executive board meeting. vi. Will execute the appropriate process in order to request and obtain funds from SGA and the Department of Education: 1. The procedure for SGA may be found in the SGA Treasurers Handbook. 2. To obtain funds from the education department, a formal proposal must be made to the chair of the department. Any allocation of funds by the Department of Education must be reported to the SGA Executive Treasurer and may reduce SGA allocation to SNCAE. Member at Large i. ii. Will work in conjunction with all other members of the Executive Board to ensure the needs of the organization are met. ii. iii. At-Large Members will each represent an education content focus.
Section 3:
In Case of Absence: In case of long-term (ex. semester abroad) absence of any executive board member, the atlarge member would take their place and responsibilities, and the president will appoint a new at-large member with input from the executive board. 1. In case of the President being absent, the Vice-President would assume the responsibilities of the President, and the At-Large member would take the role of Vice President. The new President would appoint an at-large member with input from the executive board.
D. Oversee communication with the state liaison. E. Advise executive council in administrative duties of the organization.
XIII: Authority/Supremacy:
A. The meetings shall be run and elections held in accordance with parliamentary procedure as set forth under Roberts Rules of Order.
B. All members should abide by the Elon Honor Code in addition to all professional regulations set up by the Alamance-Burlington School System at all SNCAE meetings and events.