ARTICLE I - NAME

1.1 This organization shall be called the Pennsylvania College of Technology Association for Computing Machinery. Its official abbreviation shall be PCTACM and will be referred to as such in following articles.

ARTICLE II - PURPOSES

2.1 PCTACM is a student chapter of the international scientific and educational organization dedicated to advancing the art, science, engineering, and application of information technology, serving both professional and public interests by fostering the open interchange of information and by promoting the highest professional and ethical standards.

PCTACM delivers resources that advance computing as a science and a profession and strives to serve its members and college community by providing the latest information relevant to today's ever updating industry. In addition to providing information PCTACM encourage and facilitate the gathering of individuals with interests in all aspects of technology.

ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP

3.1 Any student or member of the Penn College community subscribing to the purposes of PCTACM and eligible for membership in accordance with this Constitution and Bylaws will become a member upon the acceptance of the executive board. Acceptance is inherently granted unless otherwise stated by the executive board.

3.2 Voting Members

3.2.1 A voting member is considered to be any active member that has paid dues to the national chapter. Voting is a privilege granted to those in good standing with the organization.

3.2.1.1 Voting Rights - Rights that are specifically voted on by voting members are those that affect the longevity of the organization and potential use of its funds.

3.3 Associate Members

3.2.2 Any contributing member of PCTACM that is not a member of the national chapter. May not vote on official issues but have say in the day-to-day running of PCTACM.

3.4 Charter Members

3.2.3 Lifetime status of honorary membership given to any contributing member that has completed coursework at the Pennsylvania College of Technology.

3.3 Admonition, Suspension and Expulsion

3.3.1 A membership class may be changed or suspended for nonpayment of dues as provided in the Bylaws. A member of PCTACM may be admonished, suspended or expelled for demonstrating lack of integrity or for other reasonable cause after a hearing of the case before the executive board and by affirmative vote of at least three-fourths of all members of the executive board. A former member of the Association who was expelled from membership can become a member only after approval of the executive board by a three fourths vote.

ARTICLE IV - OFFICERS

4.1 The officers of PCTACM shall be a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, a Marketing Chair, and a Technology Chair. Each officer of PCTACM shall be bound by these articles, and shall have such additional authority and duties as may be conferred by the Bylaws.

4.2 The President

4.2.1 The President shall act as chair of the Executive Board and shall appoint the chairs of all other committees, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution and Bylaws. President is responsible for the day-to-day duties necessary for the prosperity and longevity of PCTACM.

4.3 The Vice-President

4.3.1 In the temporary absence or incapacity of the President, the Vice-President shall act as chair of the Executive Board. In the absence of both President and Vice President, the Executive Board shall elect a President pro-tem from among its membership to act for a period to be determined by the Board. The Vice-President is responsible for the oversight of any and all committees and Sig groups. The Vice-President shall also be responsible for any other duties as assigned by the President.

4.4 The Secretary

4.4.1 The Secretary shall ensure that records are kept of all proceedings , actions and meetings of PCTACM, and that the votes and minutes thereof are recorded and made available to all members. The Secretary shall conduct the correspondence of PCTACM and shall give due notice of all meetings of members. The Secretary shall provide for the maintenance of a list of all members of PCTACM, clearly designating those entitled to vote, and their attendance. Such list or a copy thereof shall be made available for inspection by the members at all meetings. The Secretary shall maintain this Constitution and of the amendments thereto.

4.5 The Treasurer

4.5.1 The Treasurer shall ensure that accurate accounts are kept by PCTACM, that all properly approved bills are paid, and that financial statements and budgets are prepared. The Treasurer shall render to the Executive Board, as required, an accurate account of all transactions and of the financial condition of PCTACM. The Treasurer shall handle the petty cash fund and maintain control of those funds throughout any events or activities hosted by PCTACM.

4.6 Marketing Chair

4.6.1 The Marketing Chair is responsible for maintaining the public image of PCTACM. Any advertising or publicity required by PCTACM shall be approved and facilitated by the Marketing Chair. The Marketing Chair shall be responsible for any and all paperwork required for the publicity of PCTACM hosted events. The Marketing Chair may maintain and manage a marketing committee at his/her discretion.

4.7 Technology Chair

4.7.1 The Technology Chair maintains any and all technology essential to PCTACM's operations. These technologies may include hardware, software, and any electronic documentation or resources. The Technology Chair will oversee the creation and management of a server team. The Technology Chair will be in charge of the creation and maintenance of PCTACM's website and any related parts.

ARTICLE V - THE EXECUTIVE BOARD

5.1 The Executive Board shall consist of the President, the Vice-President, the Secretary, the Treasurer, the Marketing Chair, the Technology Chair, and any other position as seen fit by the current members.

5.2 All Executive Board members are required to be Members of the National Association.

5.3 The Executive Board shall meet at least twice a semester and otherwise upon the call of the general members or of any member of the Executive Board. A quorum of the Executive Board shall consist of a majority of Executive Board members.

5.4 Any resolution adopted by majority vote of the Executive Board shall be deemed and considered in good interest of PCTACM and treated as though adopted at an actual meeting of the general assembly whether or not on the occasion of the vote there was an actual meeting of the assembly. A record of the voting and of the manner in which the action was taken shall be noted in the minutes of the next general meeting.

5.5 The Executive Board shall complete the annual report required by the National Association and report its filings to the general members.

5.6 Each year the Executive Board shall create and abide by an annual budget for the guidance of the fiscal affairs of PCTACM for the following fiscal year as per guidelines laid by the Pennsylvania College of Technology office of Student Activities.

5.7 The Executive Board shall adopt, maintain, enforce and conspicuously publish and display to all members and the public a code of professional ethics, which shall be binding on all members of PCTACM.

5.8 Impeachment of an Executive Officer may be called upon by any member of the general assembly or another Executive Officer. Reason(s) for impeachment will be evaluated by the remaining members of the Executive Board and voted upon as such. The decision may be over turned by a majority vote by voting members of PCTACM. In such a case the impeachment will be re-evaluated by the executive board and a final decision will be reached.

5.9 The creation of a general interest group (deemed SIG Groups) shall be the sole responsibility of the Executive Board. These groups shall be created pending genuine interest of the members of PCTACM. SIG Groups shall be treated as a separate extension of PCTACM and will have a chair appointed by the Executive Board. SIG Groups will report on its progress and activity weekly to the Executive Board. Continued recognition of a SIG Group as well as disbandment of a SIG Group will be based on a three-fourths vote by the Executive Board.

ARTICLE VI - ELECTIONS

6.1 The President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Marketing Chair, and Technology Chair shall be appointed in a general election by the members of PCTACM. This election shall take place on a yearly basis and term of office will begin immediately. Elections will be announced exactly one month prior to the final meeting of the year and nominations for positions will be accepted at this time. Voting will commence on the second to last meeting of the year. No person may hold two Board positions at the same time within PCTACM.

6.1.1 Elections may also be held on an as needed basis to fill vacant spots on the Executive Board. Due notice must be given to members before elections can take place.

ARTICLE VII - CHAPTER ADVISOR

7.1 The Student Chapter Advisor shall be a voting member of PCTACM and either a member of the faculty or full-time staff of The Pennsylvania College of Technology.

7.2 The Student Chapter Advisor shall be elected by the Executive Board. The selection shall be confirmed by The Pennsylvania College of Technology.

7.3 The Student Chapter Advisor shall be responsible for the following:

• Helps provide continuity from year to year as student leadership and personnel change.
• Promotes good student-faculty relationships.
• Helps maintain university standards in all activities of the Chapter.
• Exercises financial supervision, if necessary, by:
• Promoting prompt payment of bills and collection of dues, and
• Overseeing the settlement of all accounts in the event of dissolution of the Chapter.
• Representing the Chapter interests to the faculty and administration.

ARTICLE VIII - PCTACM PROPERTY

8.1 No single PCTACM Member or Officer shall be permitted to incur any debt in the name of the PCTACM unless prior approval is given by the treasurer.

8.2 Items purchased with the PCTACM's fund shall be considered PCTACM property.

8.3 If PCTACM property is sold, the procedure for doing so shall be decided by the Executive Board and approved by a simple majority of the Members present at a regular meeting.

ARTICLE IX - BYLAWS

9.1 Bylaws may be adopted or amended by an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of all the members of the Executive Board. The Executive Board shall have the authority to interpret the Bylaws.

ARTICLE X - AMENDMENTS

10.1 This Constitution may be amended by an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the Members, provided that votes are received from at least fifty percent of the Members of PCTACM. Proposed amendments to this Constitution shall be submitted to the Members for voting upon the affirmative vote of two-thirds of all the members of the Executive Board or upon petition of one percent of the Members.

The Secretary shall renumber the articles and sections of the Constitution and Bylaws as may be occasioned by amendments of insertion and deletion.

10.2 Any additions or changes in the Constitution or the Bylaws shall be reported by the Secretary to the membership by electronic mail or by publication in one of PCTACM's publications received by all members.

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