Student Union Board of Governors Constitution

The SUBOG Constitution

Article 1.0 - Name

The name of this organization shall be the Student Union Board of Governors (SUBOG).

Article 2.0 - Purpose

(Adapted from the official statement of the Association of College Unions International.)

2.1 The departments of Student Center and Student Activities/Leadership Development provide the community center of the University, for all the members of the University family: students, faculty, administration, alumni, and guests. It is not just a building; it is also an organization and a program. Together they represent a well-considered plan for the community life of the University.

2.2 As the "living room" or the "hearthstone" of the University, the departments ofStudent Centerand Student Activities/Leadership Development provide for the services, conveniences, and amenities the members of the University family need in their daily life and on the campus and for getting to know and understand one another through informal association outside the classroom.

2.21 The Student Center is the “Living Room of the Campus” where the community will experience the level of comfort and acceptance as in their own homes. It is expected that those who utilize our services will not only treat the building with respect but the occupants as well. The safety of those within this Living Room is of utmost importance without discrimination, and we believe that a positive environment is essential in creating a sense of community of which we all wish to be a part.

2.3 The departments ofStudent Center and Student Activities/Leadership Development are part of the educational program of the University.

2.31 As the center of University community life, it serves as a laboratory of citizenship, training students in social responsibility and for leadership in our democracy.

2.32 Through its various boards, committees, and staff, it provides a cultural, social, and recreational program, aiming to make free time activity a cooperative factor with study in education.

2.33 In all its processes, it encourages self-directed activity, giving maximum opportunity for self-realization and for growth in individual social competency and group effectiveness. Its goal is the development of persons as well as intellects.

2.4 The departments ofStudent Center and Student Activities/Leadership Development serve as a unifying force in the life of the University, cultivating enduring regard for and loyalty to the University.

Article 3.0 - Structure of the Board of Governors

3.1 Membership

The SUBOG shall consist of twenty-six (26) members: eighteen (18) student members, seven (7) faculty members, and one (1) alumni member.

3.2 Student Membership

The student membership of the Board shall be as follows:

3.21 There shall be a student Chairperson,

3.22 The President of the Central Activities Network,

3.23 The Vice President of Programming of the Central Activities Network,

3.24 Four (4) At-Large representatives of the Central Activities Network,

3.25 Two (2) representatives of the Student Senate (SGA) as voting members,

3.26 One (1) commuter representative,

3.27 One (1) representative from the Inter-Residence Council,

3.28 One (1) representative from Continuing Education/School of Graduate Studies,

3.29 Two (2) students representing diverse or special campus interests,

3.30 Three (3) student manager representatives.

3.3 Faculty

The faculty membership of the Board shall be as follows:

3.31 The Dean of Student responsible for the Student Center and Student Activities/Leadership Development departments as an ex-officio nonvoting member

3.32 The Director of Student Center as an ex-officio voting member,

3.33 The Director of Student Activities/Leadership Development as an ex-officio voting member,

3.34 The Vice President of Student Affairs or the Vice President's designated representative,

3.35 The Chief Administrative Officer or the Chief Administrative Officer’s designated representative,

3.36 Two (2) faculty members appointed by the President of the University from recommendations of the Board.

3.4 Alumni Membership

There shall be one member nominated by the Alumni Association.

3.5 Student Academic Requirements for Board Membership

Student members of theSUBOG:

3.51 Must be a full time day student, except for the Continuing Education/School of Graduate Studiesrepresentative, at the time of their appointment and must remain a full time day student, except for the Continuing Education/School of Graduate Studies representative, for the duration of the term, and

3.52 Must be in good academic standing as prescribed by the University.

3.6 Terms of Office

3.61 All student members of the SUBOG shall serve in that capacity for one year or fulfill the duration of the unexpired term in the event of a vacancy. The term is to begin at the last Board meeting of the spring semester, except for the Central Activities Network representatives. Central Activities Network representatives will take SUBOG office upon ratification at the first SUBOG meeting following Central Activities Network selections.

3.62 The two faculty members appointed by the President of the University shall serve a two (2) year term; a new faculty member appointed in alternating years.

3.63 The Director of Student Center, the Director of Student Activities/Leadership Development, the Vice President of Student Affairs, and the Chief Administrative Officer shall be permanent members of the Board.

3.64 The Alumni representative shall serve for one year.

3.7 Functions

The functions of the SUBOG shall be:

3.71 To establish policies concerning the use of the Student Center facilities,

3.72 To determine the general program fiscal policies of the Student Center,

3.73 To have the final responsibility for the programs and activities of the Central Activities Network,

3.74 To act upon Board standing and special committee recommendations, and

3.75 To work cooperatively with the Student Senate and other campus organizations.

3.8 Board Standing Committees

3.81 The House Committee shall plan, with the advice of the Director, Student Center, capital expenditures and physical changes in the building. It shall also recommend policies of building usage such plans, expenditures, changes, and policies being subject to the Board's approval.

3.82 The Budget Committee shall determine, with the Director, Student Center, the general program fiscal policies of the Student Center such policies being subject to the Board's approval.

3.83 The Student Services Committee whose function shall be to focus on the needs of commuters as well as examine how the needs of students can best be realized through involvement in various boards, committees, and activities in general, and to aid in making available the support necessary to promote student leadership and development. The Director of Student Activities/Leadership Development and the Dean of Students will serve on this committee.

Article 4.0 - Appointment to the Board of Governors

4.1 Membership on the SUBOG is not directly by election, but rather by appointment as determined by positions held on the Central Activities Network, University organizations, Alumni Association, the faculty of the University, or by application.

4.11 Faculty members are appointed according to Section 3.3.

4.12 The President of the Central Activities Network automatically becomes a Board member upon the ratification of the selection by the outgoing Board. (See Section 9.61)

4.13 The Vice President of Programming of the Central Activities Network automatically becomes a member of the Board on the outgoing Board's ratification. (See Section 9.61)

4.14 The two representatives of the Student Senate (SGA) shall be nominated by that organization.

4.15 The Inter-Residence Council representative shall be nominated by that organization and such nomination shall be ratified by the new Board.

4.16 The Commuter representative and the Continuing Education/School of Graduate Studiesrepresentative shall be nominated by the new Chairperson of the Board and ratified by the new Board, until such time a representative from the commuter organization, Continuing Educationorganization, or School of Graduate Studies organization are established and recognized on campus, at which time they shall nominate their own representative to the SUBOG to be ratified by the new SUBOG.

4.17 The At-Large representatives of the Central Activities Network shall be nominated by the new Central Activities Network and ratified by the outgoing Board. (See Section 9.4)

4.18 The Alumni Association representative shall be nominated by the Alumni Association Board of Directors to be ratified by the newSUBOG.

4.19 The two At-Large students representing diverse or special campus interests shall be nominated by a SUBOG selection committee and ratified by the new SUBOG.

4.20 The three Operations Manager representatives shall be nominated by the OperationsManager staff and ratified by theSUBOG.

4.21 The Chairperson of the Mosaic Center Committee automatically becomes a Board member upon the ratification of the Mosaic Center Committee Chair Selection process (11.6).

Article 5.0 - Officers

5.1 The Board shall have the following officers:

5.11 A student Chairperson elected by the outgoing Board, and

5.12 An Executive Secretary, who shall be the Director of Student Center or the Director of Student Activities/Leadership Development. The position shall rotate between the two Directors in alternate fiscal years.

5.13 A Chairperson pro-tem who shall be the President of the Central Activities Network.

5.2 Election of Chairperson

5.21 Before the appointment of the incoming SUBOG, the Chairperson should be elected by the outgoing Board.

5.22 The Chairperson must have been a member of the Board for at least one (1) year previous to election.

5.23 Executive Officers of the Student Senate (SGA) shall not hold the position of Board Chairperson.

5.24 In the event that the eligibility requirement as stated in 5.22 cannot be met, the SUBOG shall elect a Chairperson from the student members by a 2/3 majority of the voting membership.

5.3 Duties

5.31 The duties of the Chairperson shall be:

5.311 To preside over all Board meetings.

5.312 To establish all Board meetings regularly and any other time Student Center business deems necessary.

5.313 To compile, with the Executive Secretary, an agenda for the Board meeting.

5.314 To act as official liaison between the student body, faculty, community and the Board.

5.315 To appoint all standing and special committees of the SUBOG, subject to ratification by the SUBOG.

5.32 The duties of the Executive Secretary shall be:

5.321 To serve as secretary for all Board meetings.

5.322 To act in the name of the Board to determine that it’s various actions are carried out.

5.4 Term of Office

The Chairperson shall hold office for one (1) year and may be elected to a succeeding term.

5.5 Vacancy

In case of vacancy by the Chairperson, the Board shall elect a new Chairperson from eligible students on the Board to fulfill the term according to Section 5.2.

Article 6.0 - Meetings

6.1 The SUBOG shall hold a scheduled meeting at least once a month. Special meetings may be called by the Board Chairperson, by a majority of the Board members or by a Removal Investigation Committee.

6.2 Quorum

A quorum will be 45% of the total number of voting members.

Article 7.0 - Rules of Order

All Board meetings shall be conducted according to ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER - REVISED, when not in conflict with this constitution.

Article 8.0 - General Procedures

8.1 The Student Union Board of Governors shall be subject to the general authority of the President of the University and then to the Board of Trustees for Connecticut State University.

8.2 The President will receive a copy of the minutes of each Board meeting within five (5) days after each meeting and is requested to act upon any policy when it is felt not in the best interests of the University as seen from the position of President. If no action is taken within ten (10) days of the President's receipt of the minutes, the Board shall assume that all business meets with approval.

8.3 The Board will advise the Directors on matters pertaining to the operation of Student Centerand Student Activities/Leadership Development and its programs, but shall not serve in an executive or administrative capacity.

Article 9.0 - Programming Body

9.1 Name

The programming body of the Student Union Board of Governors shall be known as the Central Activities Network (CAN).

9.2 Functions

9.21 The mission of the Central Activities Network is to enhance the college experience by providing a diverse range of events and activities that will encourage campus community and benefit the CCSU student.

9.22 The mission will be accomplished by initiating and planning social, recreational, cultural, educational, and wellness programs subject to final approval of the Student Union Board of Governors.

9.23 Each programming area and committee of the Central Activities Network shall be responsible for the execution of its programs.

9.24 To maintain complete records of all program presentations for use by future areas and committees.

9.25 To complete general plans for the following academic year by the close of the current academic year.

9.26 To cooperate with other campus organizations for the maximum utilization of the Central Activities Network resources.

9.3 Programming Structure

Given the fluctuating nature of programming on college campuses, the Central Activities Network’s programming structure will allow it to focus on the varying aspects of student wants and desires.

9.31 As stated in Section 9.2, Items 9.21 and 9.22, the Central Activities Network will design and implement events and services that meet the varying needs of CCSU students and build community on and off campus. This will be accomplished through the following six (6) programming/service categories of the CAN:

Social
Cultural
Educational
Recreational
Wellness
Marketing/Promotional

9.32 The exact scope and grouping of activities and services these six categories provide shall be reviewed and examined by the current CAN Board of Directors prior to the selection process. The end result of this review will encompass all of the above categories; none shall be excluded to maintain a balanced program offering.

9.33 Periodic campus surveys and questionnaires shall be taken and given to obtain data pertinent to making decisions in the process described in previous Item 9.32.

9.34 The CAN budget is determined by Student Activity Fees and undergraduate enrollment, and is distributed by the Board of Directors to CAN’s committees. The only exception to this process is with CAN’s Mosaic Center Committee. The Mosaic Center Committee’s budget is determined by multiplying the number of students enrolled by $2 per student. Any monies in Mosaic’s budget can only be allocated to programs that fulfill the Mosaic Center Committee’s purpose and mission.

9.35 The Board of Directors has authority to allocate and reallocate funds as they deem necessary and must obtain a majority vote in doing so. Committee Chairs must gain approval by the President for any expenditures anticipated, but if the President does not approve their request, the Committee Chair can present their request to the Executive Board for a 2/3 vote of approval.

9.36 The scope and grouping of activities and services these six themes provide shall be managed by student coordinators. These positions will be known as Committee Chairs. The exact number of Committee Chairs will be determined by the outcome of the process outlined in Section 9.3, Item 9.32 and 9.33.

9.37 Programming committees will be established as activities and services warrant. Committee Chairs, along with the Executive Board, shall assist in identifying the need for different committees. The Committee Chairs will assume responsibilities of managing the chairs and the activities of the programming committees. If a chair position is vacant, the appropriate Executive Board person shall assume the responsibility to ensure programming is completed.

9.38 Committee members will be recruited to help create, plan, market, implement and evaluate committee activities and services.

9.4 Membership

9.41 Membership to the Central Activities Network shall be voluntary and open to the entire student body.

9.42 Each member must be a student in good academic standing as prescribed by the University. Members selected to the Central Activities Network Board of Directors shall be full-time undergraduate students.

9.43 An Active Member.

9.431 Must be an Executive Board member, Area Coordinator, Committee Chair, or belong to at least one committee and attend regularly scheduled meetings of each committee or as arranged by the member and the Committee Chair.

9.432 Must actively fulfill his/her duties and responsibilities or participate in his/her committee events and issues.

9.433 Must be involved for a minimum of six weeks.

9.5 Officers, Area Coordinators and Committee Chairs

9.51 The President, whose duties shall be to preside over all Central Activities Network meetings, coordinate the activities and programming areas of the Central Activities Network, to be responsible to the Student UnionBoard of Governors' Chairperson for all programming areas and their programs, and to act as Chairperson pro tem of the SUBOG. To act as liaison with other campus organizations to better utilize the resource capabilities of the Central Activities Network.

9.52 The Vice President of Programming (VPP) shall be the senior vice president of the Central Activities Network and preside over the organization in the absence of the President. The Vice President of Programming shall also have the following duties: to objectively evaluate the programs and activities sponsored by the Central Activities Network; to offer constructive criticism of current programs as well as ideas for future programs; to coordinate the activities of the theme weeks by ensuring all programming areas of CAN are sponsoring events during such weeks; and to act as the liaison (or appoint a representative) to campus-wide committees in which CAN events and activities will be expected/anticipated. The VPP may appoint special committees when deemed necessary for carrying out these duties.

9.53 The Vice President of Administration and Finance (VPAF) shall have the following responsibilities and duties: to produce minutes of all Central Activities Network meetings (including Board of Directors and Executive Board meetings); to ensure all passed minutes are distributed to the appropriate individuals; to manage all budgetary and accounting matters of the Central Activities Network; to officiate the budgetary process for the new fiscal year; and to purchase supplies and equipment needed and used by the Central Activities Network. The VPAF may appoint special committees when deemed necessary for carrying out these duties.

9.54 The Vice President of Marketing and Recruitment (VPMR) shall have the following responsibilities and duties: to create and maintain an overall marketing strategy for the Central Activities Network; to oversee the activities of any areas and committees which focus on promotion, marketing and recruitment; to aid in the recruitment and retention of all CAN members; to be the lead person in the design and implementation of campus surveys; to conduct orientation, training and placement of new members; and to chair the selection process (see Section 9.6). The VPMR may appoint special committees when deemed necessary for carrying out these duties.

9.55 The Vice President of Multicultural Programming shall have the following responsibilities and duties: To preside over all Mosaic Center Committee meetings; To ensure that all CAN committees incorporate diverse programming into their yearly activity plans; To work closely with the Vice President of Administration and Finance in managing all budgetary and accounting matters of the Mosaic Center Committee; and to work with the Vice President of Marketing and Recruitment in recruiting and retaining Mosaic members.

9.56 Committee Chairs, whose responsibilities and duties shall be to develop and maintain working committees to ensure diverse activities and services are regularly planned and implemented within the scope of their respective areas. Committee Chairs must ensure accurate records are kept, attend Board of Directors meetings and events, and assist in budget development and maintenance. The number of Committee Chairs will be predetermined prior to the selection process. The number of Committee Chairs will be based upon the review process stated in Section 9.3, Items 9.32-9.35. Committee Chairs are responsible to the President of the Central Activities Network for the coordination of all committee events, and to the Vice Presidents concerning programming, recruitment, marketing and budgetary matters.

9.561 Current Committee Chairs
1. Concert/Music (Mainstage):
Will program events pertaining to bands, concerts and other
musical events per semester. Will work to provide a diverse
series of shows i.e. rap, reggae, classical, new age, ska, folk.
2. Comedy/Open Mic:
Will create, plan and organize a minimum of 1 comedy shows
per month. Will create, plan and organize a minimum of 1 open
mic nights per month.
3. Travel/Off-Campus Trips:
Will program off-campus trips during the academic year i.e.
sporting events, ski resorts, Broadway shows, museums, sailing,
hiking. Will work to provide a diverse schedule of trips.
4. Novelties:
Will present a variety of activities during the day and night
aimed at all students including commuters and other non-traditional students. Will program activities such as, but not limited to, laser tag, virtual reality and psychics
5. Films (Cinema):
Will organize and oversee the implementation of the campus film series. Will focus on themes to make the film series an event. Will work to program a diverse movie schedule. Will offer films at a variety of times that are most conducive to students’ schedules.
6. Special Events/School Spirit:
This position will focus on special event, such as but not limited to Week of Women, Black History Month. This position also focuses on planning events that promote school spirit.
7. Mosaic Center Committee
The Mosaic Center Committee’s function shall be to develop resources and programs that reflect the diversity of the campus. The Mosaic Center Committee will aim to expand the campus’ appreciation of multiculturalism and also maintain a library of resources. The Mosaic Center Committee will be responsible for the Mosaic Center, which will be a place where students who wish to interact over multicultural opportunities meet. The President of CAN and the appropriate Student Activities/Leadership Development advisor must be aware of and approve and changes to be made to the Mosaic Center.

9.562 All Committee chairs are responsible for complying with 9.55.

9.57 The President, Vice President of Programming, Vice President of Administration and Finance and the Vice President of Marketing and Recruitment shall constitute the Executive Board, whose main purpose shall be to keep abreast of the problems concerning and affecting the overall workings and effectiveness of the Central Activities Network and its main function, that of providing a diverse program of events and services. This Executive Board shall meet with the Chairperson of the SUBOG at least once a month or more depending on the need as seen by the Chairperson to keep the Chairperson informed of all developments and aspects of the Central Activities Network.

9.58 The Executive Board and the Committee Chairs shall be known as the Board of Directors.

9.6 Selection of the Executive Board and Committee Chairs

9.61 Executive Board

9.611 The outgoing Vice President of Marketing and Recruitment (or the highest Executive Board member not actively seeking an office) shall carry out the selection process. Those eligible who wish to seek the office of President, Vice President of Programming, Vice President of Administration and Finance, and the Vice President of Marketing and Recruitment must submit a completed application by the stated deadline to the Student Activities/Leadership Development Office.

9.612 To qualify for the following Executive Board positions (President, Vice President of Programming, and Vice President of Marketing and Recruitment) of the Central Activities Network, a person must have served at least one semester on the Central Activities Network, being on the Board of Directors. To qualify for the position of Vice President of Administration and Finance a person must have the above qualification or the selection committee can determine that the skills are suitable to complete the job responsibilities.

9.613 All applicants must be full-time undergraduate students and in good academic standing as defined by the University or a GPA no lower than 2.0.

9.614 Once a completed application has been submitted, all eligible applicants will be interviewed by a selection committee as defined by Section 9.7, Item 9.73. General members of the Central Activities Network will be invited to participate in the interview process. The selection committee may solicit their opinions, but general members will not have a vote in the development of the selection committee’s recommendation until that recommendation is brought forward to the general membership for its endorsement.

9.615 The selection process for the incoming Executive Board of the Central Activities Network must be completed prior to the commencement of interviews for Committee Chair positions.

9.616 Once all Executive Board applicants have been interviewed, the selection committee will immediately select the officers to be recommended for endorsement. Any applicant for an Executive Board position who is not selected to fill a position is then eligible to be considered for a Committee Chair position.

9.617 The recommendations of the selection committee shall be presented to the Central Activities Network membership for endorsement by a simple majority vote. Information on each of the candidates will be provided prior to the vote. The endorsed recommendations must then be ratified by the outgoing Student Union Board of Governors.

9.62        Committee Chairs

9.621      The outgoing Vice President of Marketing and Recruitment (or the highest Executive Board member not actively seeking a position) shall carry out the selection process. Those eligible who wish to seek a Committee Chair position must submit a completed application by the stated deadline to the Student Activities/Leadership Development Office.

9.622 To qualify for a Committee Chair position, a person must have been an active member of the Central Activities Network as defined by Section 9.4, Item 9.43.

9.623 All applicants must be full-time undergraduate students and in good academic standing as defined by the University or a GPA no lower than 2.0.

9.624 Once a completed application has been submitted, all eligible applicants will be interviewed by a selection committee as defined by Section 9.7, Item 9.75. General members of the Central Activities Network will be invited to participate in the interview process. The selection committee may solicit their opinions, but general members will not have a vote in the development of the selections committee’s recommendation until that recommendation is brought forward to the general membership for its endorsement.

9.625 The recommendation of the selection committee shall be presented to the Central Activities Network membership for endorsement by a simple majority vote. Information on each of the candidates will be provided prior to the vote. The Central Activities Network endorsed recommendations must then be ratified by the outgoing Student Union Board of Governors.

9.63 Committee Chairs

9.631 New and vacant committee chair positions will be announced and advertised appropriately to the general membership of the Central Activities Network and the larger CCSU campus community.

9.632 Interested applicants will complete an application and submit it to the Executive Board of the Central Activities Network.

9.633 Once a completed application has been submitted, all eligible applicants will be interviewed by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors will then select the most qualified individual for the position. The selection will not need to be approved by the CAN Board of Directors of SUBOG. A list of committee chairs (names and positions) will be submitted to the Vice President of Marketing and Recruitment for record purposes.

9.634 To qualify as a committee chair, all applicants need to be in good academic standing as defined by the University. Exception to this will be made for first year students who have not established a GPA.

9.7 Selection Committee

9.71 The Executive Board shall establish a designated selection period at least two weeks prior to the commencement of the selection process.

9.72 The outgoing Vice President of Marketing and Recruitment (or the highest Executive Board member not actively seeking an office) shall be responsible, in conjunction with the Student Activities/Leadership Development staff member advising the Central Activities Network, for establishing a committee to select the new Executive Board and Committee Chairs of the Central Activities Network and serve as chair of the committee.

9.73 The selection committee shall meet prior to the commencement of any interviews to establish interview questions to be utilized throughout the selection process.

9.74 The selection committee membership shall consist of:

a. The committee chair

b. The outgoing President and Vice President of Programming, providing that they are not actively seeking an office. If either or both are seeking an office, the Vice President of Administration and Finance and/or Committee Chairs shall serve on the committee. In the event that Committee Chairs will replace either or both the outgoing President and Vice President of Programming on the selection committee, the chair will appoint such Committee Chairs.

c. Two members-at-large of the Central Activities Network, to be appointed by the chair of the committee.

d. The Student Activities/Leadership Development staff person advising the Central Activities Network or his/her designee.

e. One Graduate Intern from either the Student Center or Student Activities/Leadership Development Office, to be appointed by the Chair of the committee.

f. The Student Union Board of Governors Chairperson or his/her designee.

g. One administrative faculty member from the Student Affairs Division, to be appointed by the Chair of the committee.

9.75 The members of the selection committee shall not discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or sexual orientation in any manner prohibited by the laws of the State of Connecticut.

9.76 In the case of both the Executive Board and Committee Chairs, the selection committee shall make decisions by consensus.

9.8 Miscellaneous Selection Procedures and Definitions

9.81 Applications must be made available for a minimum of two weeks prior to the stated deadline.

9.82 It shall be the duty of the Central Activities Network and specifically the duty of the outgoing Vice President of Marketing and Recruitment to advertise Central Activities Network selections and the designated selection period to the general Central Activities Network membership.

9.83 In the event that all Executive Board offices are vacant at the time of selections, the Student Activities/Leadership Development staff member advising the Central Activities Network is empowered to officiate over the selection process.

9.84 In the event that the position of President is vacant, the Vice President of Programming shall automatically assume the position of President. The position of Vice President of Programming shall be filled as outlined in Section 12.2, Items 12.21 through 12.23.

9.85 The Central Activities Network membership empowered to endorse the selection committee's recommendations shall be all members fulfilling the requirements as outlined in Section 9.4, Item 9.43.

9.86 Executive session shall be maintained in all Central Activities Network selections and throughout the entire selection process.

9.87 Application deadlines may be waived only for those persons who unsuccessfully sought another position during the same selection period or by the President.

9.88 The outgoing Executive Board and Committee Chairs shall remain in office and retain all powers and privileges accustomed to such office until the incoming Executive Board and Committee Chairs are ratified by the Student UnionBoard of Governors. The new Executive Board and Committee Chairs shall assume office at that time.

9.89 Selections shall not begin prior to January 31 and not after March 31.

Article 10.0 - Meetings and Advisors

10.1 The Central Activities Network shall meet in the form of a general meeting at least once a month or more frequently depending on the need as seen by the President of Central Activities Network.

10.2 The Board of Directors shall meet at least twice a month or more depending on the need as seen by the President of Central Activities Network.

10.3 The Executive Board shall meet at least once a week or more frequently depending on the need as seen by the President of Central Activities Network.

10.4 The Committees of Central Activities Network shall meet at least once a week or more frequently depending on the need as seen by the Chair or Area Coordinator of the committee.

10.5 All Central Activities Network meetings shall be conducted according to the rules which the President deems necessary, whether it be Robert's Rules of Order - Revised or some other form, when not in conflict with this Constitution and established Central Activities Network operating procedures.

10.6 A Department of Student Activities/Leadership Development staff member, as designated by the Director of Student Activities/Leadership Development, shall serve as advisor to the Central Activities Network. The Director and staff of the Student Activities/Leadership Development office shall be ex-officio nonvoting members of the Central Activities Network.

Article 11.0 - Removal From Office

11.1        Recommendations of removal of any member of the Board, Central Activities Network or Mosaic Center Committee can be initiated on the following grounds:

11.11      Failure to perform duties stated in 5.31, Section 9.3, Section 9.5, Section 11.5 of this Constitution.

11.12 Ineffectual or negligent behavior with respect to Board duties.

11.13 Ineffectual or negligent behavior with regard to Central Activities Network duties.

11.2 The following procedures shall be adhered to in removal of student Board members, Central Activities Network Officers or Area Coordinators, and officers of the Mosaic Center Committee

11.21 Any member of the Board may begin removal proceedings.

11.22 Upon call for removal, the Chairperson shall name a four-person Investigation Committee.

11.221 This committee shall be composed of two students and one faculty member from the Board and one Student Center or Student Activities/Leadership Development professional staff member.

11.222 In the event that the charges are brought against the Chairperson, all duties of the Chairperson shall be relinquished to a Board-appointed Acting Chairperson until such time as action warrants removal or reinstatement.

11.223 In the event that charges are brought against a Central Activities Network Officer or Area Coordinator, the Central Activities Network shall have prerogative of appointing a temporary Officer or Area Coordinator if it deems necessary. In the case of the Mosaic Center, the Mosaic Center Committee shall have the prerogative of appointing a temporary Officer if it deems necessary.

11.224 Following this investigation, the Investigating Committee shall immediately call for an emergency meeting of the Board to report other findings.

11.23 The report given by the committee must be accepted by majority vote of the total voting membership of the Board for proceedings to continue.

11.231 In the event the report recommends removal of a Board member, save an ex-officio member, a motion shall be in order for this removal.

11.2311 If a second is made and accepted, the party in question shall have the prerogative of stating his/her position.

11.2312 The vote required should be a 2/3 majority of the total voting membership in order that the removal becomes effective.

11.232 In the event that the investigation report recommends the removal of the ex-officio member, a motion shall be in order to forward the report to the constituent body. Ensuing action shall be the responsibility of the body.

11.233 In the event the report recommends the removal of a faculty member, a motion shall be in order to forward the investigation report to the President of the University. Ensuing action will be the responsibility of the President of the University.

Article 12.0 - Vacancies

12.1 In case of a vacancy in the Central Activities Network Presidency, the SUBOG Chairperson shall initiate the process per Section 9.61.

12.2 In case of a vacancy in the Central Activities Network Vice Presidency of Programming, Area Coordinators, or Committee Chairs the following will be adhered to:

12.21 Eligibility requirements as stated in Sections 9.61-9.63 will be effective.

12.22 Announcements of any vacancy should be made by the Central Activities Network President to all members of the Central Activities Network and to the campus at large, if deemed necessary. All interested persons will file applications with the Central Activities Network President. Once a completed application has been submitted, all eligible applicants will be interviewed by a selection committee as defined by Section 9.7, Item 9.74

12.23 The recommendation made by the selection committee will then be submitted for ratification to the Central Activities Network or SUBOG, as is appropriate to the vacant position.

12.24 Upon knowledge of vacancy, the President of the Central Activities Network, the Vice President of Programming, the Vice President of Administration and Finance or Vice President of Marketing and Recruitment shall reside as the Area Coordinator or exercise the option of declaring the committee inactive until the vacancy is filled. If no Area Coordinator is selected to fill the position, the President and Vice President of Programming may petition the Central Activities Network to declare the committee inactive.

12.3 Vacancies in At-Large SUBOG positions shall be filled per Section 9.4.

Article 13.0 - Amendments

Any member of the SUBOG may propose an amendment to the Constitution. Such proposed amendments shall be filed with the Board Chairperson for the first reading at the next meeting of theSUBOG. At the first meeting of the Board following the first reading, such amendments shall be valid to all intents and purposes as a part of this Constitution when and if approved by 2/3 of the total-voting members of the Board.

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