Repository: UIHistories Project: SWE - October 2007 UIUC SWE Bylaws [PAGE 3]

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C. The internal vice president shall: 1. Coordinate with the president to plan and execute officer retreats during the commencement of each term; 2. Build rapport among officers through the organization of officer bonding events; 3. Oversee elections; and 2. Perform other duties normally associated with the office of secretary or as may be assigned by the president, the executive council, or the governance documents. D. The secretary shall: 1. Maintain the records of the section; and 2. Perform other duties normally associated with the office of secretary or as may be assigned by the president, the executive council, or the governance documents. D. The treasurer shall: 1. Be responsible for the collection, distribution, and safekeeping of section funds; 2. Prepare, maintain, and report as directed on the financial position of the section in relation to the approved budget; 3. Prepare and file taxes on behalf of the section if necessary; 4. Submit a financial report to the Society in accordance with established procedures; and 5. Perform other duties normally associated with the office of treasurer or as may be assigned by the president, the executive council, or the governance documents. G. All officers shall: 1. Submit weekly electronic updates to an assigned executive group consisting of at least one executive officer; 2. Staff two hours in the society office per week; and 3. Attend biweekly officer board meetings. Section 4. Nomination and Election6 A. The executive council shall issue a call for nominations. Nominations shall be submitted to the internal vice president. Nominations may be submitted by current officers or candidates may self-nominate if five active membership points have been obtained as specified in the governance documents. B. Nominating officers may not become candidates for the positions they are proposing others for. C. At least one qualified candidate for each of the officer positions and the counselor position shall be proposed by the current executive council. The slate shall be presented to the members of the section by mail, electronic mail, or posting on the section web site by March 31 of each year. D. Additional candidates may be nominated by petition, provided that:

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