Repository: UIHistories Project: SWE - October 2007 UIUC SWE Bylaws [PAGE 5]

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B. It is preferred, but not required, that the faculty advisor be a SWE member. C. The faculty advisor is considered a non-voting member of the section. D. The selection of a faculty advisor is to be in compliance with the policies and procedures of the college/university of the section. E. The faculty advisor and counselor positions may be filled by the same member. ARTICLE V – EXECUTIVE COUNCIL9 Section 1 Composition The governing body of the section shall be the executive council. The officers of the section shall constitute the voting members of the executive council.10 An individual holding more than one position on the executive council has only one vote and counts as a single person for the purpose of a quorum. The SWE counselor shall serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the executive council. Section 2. Duties The executive council shall: 5. Transact the business of the section; 6. Implement section policies as determined by the membership; 7. Approve the appointment of all committee chairs; 8. Ensure that the section is represented at region meetings; and 9. Approve the section budget and authorize expenditures not included in the approved budget. Section 3. Conducting Business A. The executive council shall meet regularly to conduct the business of the section upon the call of the section president or by written petition of at least one-third of the voting members of the executive council. B. Unless otherwise restricted by law or these bylaws, the executive council may also conduct business by telephone, mail, electronic mail, fax, or other electronic devices. Section 4. Quorum A. A quorum shall be a majority of the members of the executive council then in office, but not less than three11, one of whom is the president or external vice president. B. No member of the executive council may vote by proxy. Section 5. Removal Any officer may be removed for cause by a vote of two-thirds of the voting members of the section responding to a recall ballot, provided that votes have been received from at least the number of members required for a quorum. Such removal shall be effective immediately upon the recording of such vote. Removal procedures not covered by law or these bylaws shall be developed and approved by the executive council.

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