Repository: UIHistories Project: SWE - October 2007 UIUC SWE Bylaws [PAGE 4]

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1. The member is eligible for the position; 2. The member has given written consent to being placed on the ballot; 3. A minimum of two percent or five of the voting members of the section, whichever is greater, have signed a petition or endorsed an email to place the candidate’s name on the ballot; and 4. The petition, together with the written consent, is submitted to the internal vice president within fifteen days after the slate is announced to the members of the section. E. The internal vice president shall arrange for the distribution of ballots to occur at least twenty-one days prior to the required return date for the vote. Voting may be by mail, electronic mail or web-based provided that mail ballots are sent to those without electronic access. The chair of the nominating committee shall select a tellers committee to receive and count the votes, and to report the results to the president. F. The voting members of the section shall elect the section officers and counselor. G. A simple majority shall elect for each position. Write-in votes for eligible candidates shall be allowed. In the event of a tie, the election for that position shall be determined by lot, conducted by the internal vice president. Section 5. Vacancies A. The external vice president shall assume the office of president for the remainder of the term in the event of a vacancy. B. A vacancy in the position of vice president, secretary, or treasurer shall be filled by election by the executive council8. ARTICLE IV – COUNSELOR AND FACULTY ADVISOR** Section 1. Counselor A. A counselor is elected each year by the section. B. The counselor must be a non-collegiate member in good standing of the Society. C. The counselor is considered a non-voting member of the section. D. The counselor is responsible to the region governor for the section’s compliance with the bylaw’s, policies, and procedures of the Society. E. At any time, by a majority vote of its membership, the section may replace their counselor or fill a vacancy in the counselor position. Section 2. Faculty Advisor A. It is recommended, but not required, that the section have a faculty advisor.

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