Article I - Name

The name of this organization shall be the Masters of Technology of Eastern Illinois University.

Article II - Purpose

The purpose of the organization shall be (a) to foster a wide student/alumni interest and participation in activities by providing leadership, programs, and service; and, (b) to assist students/alumni in developing leadership skills.

Article III - Membership

Section 1

Any student regularly enrolled in Eastern Illinois University or alumni of the School of Technology may become a member of the organization with voting and office-holding privileges. Any individual qualified for membership shall make application by written notice to the Secretary. Once obtained, membership shall be continuous until resignation, suspension of non-payment of dues (if applicable), or for activities contrary to the purpose of the MOT organization.

Section 2

Each member shall have the right to attend all events and shall be entitled to the proper notification of all events. During events in which issues are brought before the membership for vote, the member shall be entitled to one vote for each issue. Any member unable to attend a meeting may vote in absentia on any matters brought before the meeting, provided the member contacts any officer of the MOT organization prior to the meeting and instructs the officer how his vote is to be cast.

Section 3

Prior to September, the Board of Directors shall establish the dues amount for the twelve-month period beginning in September. The specified dues for each membership will become due and payable on September 1st of each year for the ensuing twelve-month period. Members delinquent after December 1st of each year will be dropped from the membership list. The current dues rate of $0.00 per 12-month period, shall be in effect until established differently by the Executive Committee.

Article IV - Executive Officers

The executive officers of Masters of Technology (MOT) shall be as follows: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Director of Events, Director of Publicity and Consultants. The aforementioned officers shall constitute the Executive Committee or Executive Board.

Section 1 - Duties of Executive Officers

President - To preside at Executive Committee membership meetings; appoint special committees with the approval of the Executive Board; present an annual report; perform other such duties as may be required by resolutions of the Executive Committee. The president shall become an adviser for the following year after the term of president.

Vice - President - To preside in Chairperson's absence and perform other such duties as may be required by resolutions of the Executive Committee.

Secretary - Attend to all general correspondence of the organization and keep minutes of all Executive Committee and membership meetings and preserve the records of the organization. Also, perform other such duties as may be required by resolutions of the Executive Committee.

Treasurer - Supervise the financial administration of all revenue periodically and report to the Executive Committee and membership on the financial condition of the organization, and perform other such duties as may be required by the By-Laws or resolutions of the Executive Committee.

Director of Events - This position will be responsible for coordinating the necessary tasks to host special events. The Director of Events may recruit committee members, contract outside resources, and other tasks in order to make the necessary arrangements.

Director of Publicity - The Director of Publicity shall Plan and organize publicity for activities and special events or when otherwise assigned by the Board of Directors.

Web Developer - The Web Developer is responsible for the administration and maintenance of the MOT Internet and Intranet. He/She assists the MOT Officers with their Web Development ideas/goals and guides them as to which direction and tools may best fit each task or project assigned. The Web Developer must insure that all web posted material is accurate, authentic and updated to insure the integrity of the MOT's web presence.

MOT/MOTO (Masters of Technology On-Campus) Liaison - This position will be responsible for communication between both student/alumni groups. This office holder will make at least two visits to the MOTO on-campus meetings a year.

Consultant/Advisor - In addition to the out-going President, one or more past board members may serve as a consultant and assist the Board in any such duties as may be required by resolutions of the Executive Committee

Section 2 - Election of Officers

Each of the officers shall serve a one-year term from the day elected to office until day of election the following year. A second term may be served if approved by the membership. Each officer must be a member in good standing. To run for president, a person must have been a member of the Board of Directors for at least one year. The membership of the organization shall vote for the elected positions at the annual membership meeting to be held in April of each year.

The Executive Committee shall appoint a nominating committee consisting of students or alumni, preferably older members selected from the membership; the outgoing President (ex-officio) shall serve as the Chairperson of the Committee, who may also serve again if elected.

Any student or alumni member is eligible for nomination as an officer of the Executive Committee who meets the University's eligibility for student alumni office holding, which consists of a 2.0 average, and who fulfills the qualifications as established by the Executive Committee.

Whenever any vacancy shall have occurred in the Executive Committee, it may be filled by the votes of a majority of the officers then in office and this person so elected shall be an officer until his successor is elected.

Section 3 - Executive Meetings

The meetings of the Executive Committee shall be held at such place or places within central Illinois as may from time to time be determined by a majority of the Directors. Regular bi-monthly meetings of the Committee shall be held at such time and place as shall from time to time be determined by resolution of the Executive Committee. Special meetings may be held at any time upon the call of the President or Vice-president or of not less than a majority of the Officers then in office. Officers shall attend a minimum of three meetings in order to remain in good standing.

All officers shall be given written or oral notice of the time and place, and, in the case of special meetings, the purpose or purposes, of every meeting of the Officers. Notice shall be given not less than 3 days before the meeting. Emergency meetings may be held at any time if all the Officers have been notified.

Section 4 - Quorum of Officers

Two-thirds of the Officers shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and the action of a majority of the Officers present at any meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the action of the Executive Committee, provided that if the Officers shall, severally and/or collectively, consent in writing, to any action to be taken by the organization, such action shall be valid organization action as though it has been authorized at a meeting of the Officers. If at any meeting of the Officers there shall be less than a quorum present, a majority of those present may adjourn the meeting from time to time until a quorum shall have been obtained.

Section 5 - Powers of the Officers

The Executive Committee shall have the Power and authority to carry on the affairs of the MOT organization and in doing so may elect, appoint, and employ all necessary officers and other personnel in addition to those officers provided herein; may employ all such employees as shall be requisite for the conduct of the affairs of the organization; may prescribe the duties of such persons; and may dismiss any appointed or employed officer or agent without previous notice. The Officers may, in the absence or sickness of an officer, delegate his powers and duties to another officer for the time being.

Section 6 - Other Committees

The President of the MOT organization may designate such other committees as he may deem necessary except that such other committees may not have or exercise the authority of the Executive Committee in the management of the organization.

Section 7 - Removal of Officers

Any member of the Executive Committee who fails to attend more than three consecutive meetings of the Executive Committee may be removed from the Executive Committee by the remaining members of the Executive Committee by the affirmative vote of a majority thereof.

Article V - Regular Membership Meetings/Events

Regular meetings shall be held at least twice every year and shall be operated under Roberts Rules of Order. The executive officers may call special meetings. Quorum shall be of the regular members.

Article VI - Amendments

Amendments to this Constitution may be proposed to the voting membership by a majority vote of the Executive Committee or by a petition signed by 1/10 of the voting membership. The voting members present shall declare amendments adopted which are presented at one general meeting and receives a majority favorable vote at the meeting.