Revised June 26, 2011
ARTICLE I: NAME
The name of this organization shall be the Engineering Research Council (ERC) of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE).
ARTICLE II: OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the ERC shall be:
a. To provide a forum for discussion of problems and exchange of information pertaining to the research activities of ASEE members.
b. To provide programs at meetings.
c. To represent and to speak on behalf of research and its administration both externally and within ASEE.
d. To improve the effectiveness of research operations at ERC member institutions.
e. To establish and maintain liaison with other organizations concerned with research and its administration.
ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP
Section 1.
Institutional membership in the ERC may be granted only to those organizations holding ASEE institutional memberships as defined in Article I, Section 2 of the ASEE Bylaws, June 20, 1993. Institutional memberships in ASEE are extended to engineering colleges, technical colleges, corporations, government agencies, and associations.
Section 2.
Applications for institutional membership in the ERC shall be made by the responsible officer of the institution concerned and shall be addressed to the Executive Director of ASEE, who shall refer such applications to the ERC Board of Directors, hereinafter referred to as the ERC Board.
Section 3.
Institutional membership in the ERC and designation of the Institutional Representative shall be confirmed by the ERC Board. It is recommended that this Institutional Representative be the Assistant/Associate Dean of Engineering Research.
Section 4.
Institutional membership in the ERC may be withdrawn or denied by a three-fourths vote of the members of the ERC present at a called meeting and upon the recommendation of the ERC Board for such causes as: a. Failure of the Institutional Representative, or designee, to attend more than two consecutive ERC meetings. b. Acts tending to bring the ERC into disrepute.
Section 5.
Each member institution of the ERC shall be entitled to one vote. The vote of each member institution shall be cast by the person, or designee, authorized by the member institution as its Institutional Representative to the ERC.
Section 6.
Each member institution of the ERC shall pay annual dues for participation in the ERC, as designated in Article VII, Section 5 of the ASEE Bylaws.
Section 7.
The ERC Board, by simple majority vote, may withdraw membership in the ERC for nonpayment of dues.
ARTICLE IV: ORGANIZATION AND OFFICERS
Section 1.
The ERC shall consist of the duly authorized Institutional Representatives, or designees, from each ERC member institution, and shall be presided over by the ERC Board of Directors.
Section 2.
a. The ERC Board of Directors shall consist of at least nine, but no more than 12, Directors : to be elected from member institutions by the Institutional Representatives to the ERC. Each Director of the ERC Board shall be an ERC member as stipulated in Article IV, Section 1 of these Bylaws at the time of nomination. Directors shall serve a term of three years.
b. The Board of Directors will elect three (3) Directors to serve as Officers: one (1) Chairperson, one (1) Vice Chairperson, and one (1) Secretary/Treasurer, from the serving Directors. Officers shall serve a term of two years.
c. The President, Executive Director, and Vice President, Finance of ASEE shall be ex-officio advisory members, without vote, of the ERC Board of Directors.
Section 3.
The Chairperson of the ERC Board of Directors shall automatically become a Director of ASEE.
Section 4.
The Chairperson shall perform the duties that usually devolve upon that office.
Section 5.Terms of Office, ERC Board of Directors
a. The Chairperson of the ERC Board shall accede biennially for a two-year term starting in even numbered calendar years.
b. The Vice Chairperson shall be elected biennially for a two-year term starting in even-numbered calendar years.
c. The Secretary/Treasurer shall be elected biennially for a two-year term starting in odd-numbered calendar years.
d. The tenure for Directors shall be staggered terms of three (3) years each. Three (3) Directors shall be elected each year by the Institutional Representatives to the ERC. In the case that a Director is serving as an officer, his/her term shall be extended beyond the normal Director three year term, if needed, until the officer term expires.
e. In case of a vacancy in the Office of Chairperson, the Vice Chairperson shall succeed to that Office. Any vacancy in an Office except that of Chairperson shall normally be filled at the next regular Board of Directors meeting..
f. The term of newly elected Officers shall begin concurrently with the beginning of the Society year (the ASEE Annual Conference). In the case of special appointments to vacancies, the term of the newly appointed Officers shall begin ten (10) days after their appointment. Notwithstanding the above provision, elected Officers shall hold office until their successors shall have been elected and qualified.
ARTICLE V: ELECTIONS OF OFFICERS
Section 1. Nominating Committee:
a. The ERC Nominating Committee shall consist of the most immediate Past Chairperson of the ERC, who will serve as Chairperson of the Committee, and two (2) other ERC members . The two members will be elected by the ERC Board of Directors each even-numbered calendar year.
b. The Chairperson of the ERC Nominating Committee shall serve as the ERC's representative to the Nominating Committee of ASEE, as set forth in Article II, Section 5 of the ASEE Bylaws.
c. The ERC Board may appoint an alternate as Chairperson of the ERC Nominating Committee if the most immediate Past Chairperson of the ERC is not available. No current member of the ASEE Board of Directors shall serve as Chairperson of the ERC Nominating Committee or on the ASEE Nominating Committee.
Section 2. Nominations and Elections:
a. The ERC Nominating Committee shall nominate three or more members for the three Board of Directors positions to be filled in the regular annual election of Officers. Nominations should be completed by January 15 of the year in which the new Officers will take office.
b. Nominees for all ERC Board positions must be a member of the ERC, as stipulated in Article IV, Section 1 of these Bylaws, at the time of nomination.
c. A ballot containing these nominations, with brief biographies and spaces provided for write-in names of other candidates, shall be forwarded by the Secretary/Treasurer of the ERC to all ERC Institutional Representatives, or designees, in the spring of the year.
d. Candidates with the highest number of votes in the ballots returned to the Secretary/Treasurer of the ERC within thirty days of the forwarding date shall be elected.
e. Special elections to fill vacancies in the membership of the ERC Board shall be conducted only in exceptional circumstances at the direction of the Board. When a special election is approved by the Board, it shall be conducted by the method described above except that a nomination or nominations shall be made by the Nominating Committee within 30 days after a vacancy occurs, and the ballots shall be counted 30 days after the date of forwarding ballot forms to the members.
f. A member of the ERC Board may be elected to an Office of the ERC other than the one held. However, upon election to the new Office, the previous Office shall be deemed vacant and another person shall be elected as noted above to finish the unexpired term as a member of the ERC Board.
g. Any elected Officer of the ERC may be re-elected for one (1) immediate consecutive term. Thereafter, at least one (1) year shall elapse before the member is again eligible to hold the same office.
h. No elected Officer may receive any salary from the ERC.
ARTICLE VI: DUTIES AND SUCCESSION OF OFFICERS
Section 1. Chairperson
a. The Chairperson of the ERC Board shall perform the duties that usually devolve upon that Office.
b. In any case when the ERC Chairperson cannot perform the duties of this office the ERC Vice Chairperson/Chairperson Elect shall assume said duties and responsibilities.
c. The ERC Board may determine such incapacity of the ERC Chairperson to constitute a permanent vacancy because of death, resignation or other valid reason, to which the preceding succession shall apply.
Section 2. Vice Chairperson
The Vice Chairperson shall succeed to the office of Chairperson upon completion of a term of office as Vice Chairperson. The Vice Chairperson normally will serve as Chair of the ERC Annual Conference held in the spring of each year.
Section 3. Functions and Duties of ERC Board of Directors
a. The membership and general authority of the ERC Board are set forth in these Bylaws.
b. The ERC Board shall formulate the general policies of the ERC.
c. The ERC Board shall act as the executive body for the ERC and be responsible for all functions and activities of the ERC to satisfy the objectives set forth in Article II of these Bylaws and to provide advice and assistance to engineering and technical colleges in the development of their research capabilities and programs.
d. The ERC Board shall authorize all official publications of the ERC, subject to the provisions of Article VIII of the ASEE Constitution.
e. The ERC Board shall organize the ERC Annual Conference held on the spring of each year.
f. The Chairperson of the ERC Board shall prepare an annual report of the ERC's activities, to be presented at the ERC Board meeting held at the same time and place as the ASEE Annual Conference. The ERC Board shall submit this report at the annual business meeting of the ERC, held at the same time and place as the ASEE Annual Conference.
g. If a member of the ERC Board does not participate in any -ERC – sponsored activities for one year, the Board position shall become vacant. The Chairperson may chose to select an interim appointee to fill the vacant position prior to the next regular election.
ARTICLE VII: MEETINGS
Section 1.
The ERC Board shall meet at least three (3) times during each Society year for transacting the business of the ERC.
a. An ERC Board meeting shall be held each year at the same time and place as the ASEE Annual Conference.
b. An ERC Board meeting shall be held each year at the same time and place as the Annual ERC Conference.
c. Additional ERC Board meetings shall be held each year by teleconference as scheduled by the Chairperson.
d. Unless provided otherwise, a majority of the members of the ERC Board voting shall be determinant.
Section 2.
The ERC membership shall meet annually for a Business Meeting at the time and place of the ERC Annual Conference.
Section 3.
Special meetings of the ERC membership may be called by the ERC Board as needed upon thirty (30) days notice to the membership of the ERC.
Section 4.
A quorum at any regular or special meeting of the ERC shall be the number of ERC members present at the time and in the place designated for the meeting.
Section 5.
Special meetings of the ERC Board may be called by the Chairperson as needed upon fifteen (15) days notice to the membership of the ERC Board.
ARTICLE VIII: COMMITTEES
Section 1.
There are two regular standing committees, the ERC Nominating Committee and the ERC Program Committee. The ERC Board shall establish additional standing and special committees as are deemed necessary.
Section 2.
All standing and special committees of the ERC, except the ERC Program Committee and the ERC Nominating Committee, shall be reconfirmed annually or shall expire.
Section 3.
Members of committees shall be appointed by the ERC Chairperson from the membership of the ERC (Article IV, Section 1 of these Bylaws), with the advice of the ERC Board.
Section 4.
The ERC Chairperson shall designate the Chairperson of each committee, except for the ERC Nominating Committee and the ERC Program Committee. The most immediate Past Chairperson of the ERC shall serve as the Chairperson of the ERC Nominating Committee, as set forth in Article V, Section 1 of these Bylaws and the ERC Vice Chairperson normally will serve as the Chairperson of the ERC Program Committee.
ARTICLE IX: FINANCES
Section 1.
Dues to be paid for institutional membership in the ERC shall be as specified by the ASEE Constitution (Article V.) and Bylaws (Article VII.) and shall be payable to ASEE Headquarters.
Section 2.
The ERC Board shall prepare a budget for the following fiscal year. The ERC Chairperson shall submit this budget by March 1 of each year to the ASEE Board of Directors via the ASEE Executive Director. The ERC Board shall have charge of all matters relating to the expenditures of the ERC budget.
Section 3.
The ERC Board shall receive and account for all gifts of funds or property to the ERC, and shall have charge of all matters relating to the expenditure of funds budgeted to the ERC by the ASEE Board of Directors, the making of contracts, and the approval of bills for payment by ASEE Headquarters to cover expenses of the ERC.
Section 4.
The fiscal year of the ERC shall be from October 1 through September 30.
Section 5.
The ERC, with the approval of the ASEE Treasurer, may accept gifts from individuals, firms, or associations, from the Federal government or from state governments, or their agencies, provided such gifts are for the furtherance of the purposes of the ERC.
Section 6.
The ERC may disburse funds or dispose of property received from gifts or from other sources in accord with the terms of the gifts or, as near as may be, in carrying out their general objectives and purposes, and may generally expend the funds in furtherance of the purposes of the ERC as set forth in these Bylaws.
Section 7.
The receipt and expenditure of gifts shall be reflected in the annual budgets of the ERC as approved by ASEE.
ARTICLE X: PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
Section 1.
The rules contained in Robert's Rules of Order (latest Edition) shall govern the ERC in all cases to which they are applicable, and in which they are consistent with the ASEE Constitution and Bylaws or the Bylaws of the ERC. In other cases, the ASEE Constitution and Bylaws shall govern.
Section 2.
Any action by the ERC shall be invalid if it is in conflict with the ASEE Constitution or Bylaws.
Section 3.
The ERC Chairperson may, at his/her discretion, appoint a parliamentarian for meetings of the ERC Board.
ARTICLE XI: AMENDMENTS TO BYLAWS
Section 1.
These Bylaws may be amended by either: a. A two-thirds vote of the Institutional Representatives, or designees, from ERC member institutions present and voting at any annual meeting; OR b. A ballot of the Institutional Representatives, or designees, from ERC member institutions. A proposed amendment is approved by the ERC membership if two-thirds of the ballots received are returned with a favorable vote within 30 days after the ballot is forwarded.
Bylaw changes are not effective until approved by the ASEE Board of Directors, as noted in Section 4 of this article.
Section 2.
Amendments to be presented for action at an annual meeting shall be published in the official ASEE journal or circulated to the members of the ERC by mail not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the annual meeting.
Section 3.
Amendments may be submitted by a majority vote of the ERC Board or by a petition to the ERC Board signed by not less than ten (10) members of the ERC.
Section 4.
Modification and changes to these bylaws must be presented to and approved by the ASEE Board of Directors before they shall become effective.
Revised June 26, 2011
ARTICLE I: NAME
The name of this organization shall be the Engineering Research Council (ERC) of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE).
ARTICLE II: OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the ERC shall be:
a. To provide a forum for discussion of problems and exchange of information pertaining to the research activities of ASEE members.
b. To provide programs at meetings.
c. To represent and to speak on behalf of research and its administration both externally and within ASEE.
d. To improve the effectiveness of research operations at ERC member institutions.
e. To establish and maintain liaison with other organizations concerned with research and its administration.
ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP
Section 1.
Institutional membership in the ERC may be granted only to those organizations holding ASEE institutional memberships as defined in Article I, Section 2 of the ASEE Bylaws, June 20, 1993. Institutional memberships in ASEE are extended to engineering colleges, technical colleges, corporations, government agencies, and associations.
Section 2.
Applications for institutional membership in the ERC shall be made by the responsible officer of the institution concerned and shall be addressed to the Executive Director of ASEE, who shall refer such applications to the ERC Board of Directors, hereinafter referred to as the ERC Board.
Section 3.
Institutional membership in the ERC and designation of the Institutional Representative shall be confirmed by the ERC Board. It is recommended that this Institutional Representative be the Assistant/Associate Dean of Engineering Research.
Section 4.
Institutional membership in the ERC may be withdrawn or denied by a three-fourths vote of the members of the ERC present at a called meeting and upon the recommendation of the ERC Board for such causes as: a. Failure of the Institutional Representative, or designee, to attend more than two consecutive ERC meetings. b. Acts tending to bring the ERC into disrepute.
Section 5.
Each member institution of the ERC shall be entitled to one vote. The vote of each member institution shall be cast by the person, or designee, authorized by the member institution as its Institutional Representative to the ERC.
Section 6.
Each member institution of the ERC shall pay annual dues for participation in the ERC, as designated in Article VII, Section 5 of the ASEE Bylaws.
Section 7.
The ERC Board, by simple majority vote, may withdraw membership in the ERC for nonpayment of dues.
ARTICLE IV: ORGANIZATION AND OFFICERS
Section 1.
The ERC shall consist of the duly authorized Institutional Representatives, or designees, from each ERC member institution, and shall be presided over by the ERC Board of Directors.
Section 2.
a. The ERC Board of Directors shall consist of at least nine, but no more than 12, Directors : to be elected from member institutions by the Institutional Representatives to the ERC. Each Director of the ERC Board shall be an ERC member as stipulated in Article IV, Section 1 of these Bylaws at the time of nomination. Directors shall serve a term of three years.
b. The Board of Directors will elect three (3) Directors to serve as Officers: one (1) Chairperson, one (1) Vice Chairperson, and one (1) Secretary/Treasurer, from the serving Directors. Officers shall serve a term of two years.
c. The President, Executive Director, and Vice President, Finance of ASEE shall be ex-officio advisory members, without vote, of the ERC Board of Directors.
Section 3.
The Chairperson of the ERC Board of Directors shall automatically become a Director of ASEE.
Section 4.
The Chairperson shall perform the duties that usually devolve upon that office.
Section 5.Terms of Office, ERC Board of Directors
a. The Chairperson of the ERC Board shall accede biennially for a two-year term starting in even numbered calendar years.
b. The Vice Chairperson shall be elected biennially for a two-year term starting in even-numbered calendar years.
c. The Secretary/Treasurer shall be elected biennially for a two-year term starting in odd-numbered calendar years.
d. The tenure for Directors shall be staggered terms of three (3) years each. Three (3) Directors shall be elected each year by the Institutional Representatives to the ERC. In the case that a Director is serving as an officer, his/her term shall be extended beyond the normal Director three year term, if needed, until the officer term expires.
e. In case of a vacancy in the Office of Chairperson, the Vice Chairperson shall succeed to that Office. Any vacancy in an Office except that of Chairperson shall normally be filled at the next regular Board of Directors meeting..
f. The term of newly elected Officers shall begin concurrently with the beginning of the Society year (the ASEE Annual Conference). In the case of special appointments to vacancies, the term of the newly appointed Officers shall begin ten (10) days after their appointment. Notwithstanding the above provision, elected Officers shall hold office until their successors shall have been elected and qualified.
ARTICLE V: ELECTIONS OF OFFICERS
Section 1. Nominating Committee:
a. The ERC Nominating Committee shall consist of the most immediate Past Chairperson of the ERC, who will serve as Chairperson of the Committee, and two (2) other ERC members . The two members will be elected by the ERC Board of Directors each even-numbered calendar year.
b. The Chairperson of the ERC Nominating Committee shall serve as the ERC's representative to the Nominating Committee of ASEE, as set forth in Article II, Section 5 of the ASEE Bylaws.
c. The ERC Board may appoint an alternate as Chairperson of the ERC Nominating Committee if the most immediate Past Chairperson of the ERC is not available. No current member of the ASEE Board of Directors shall serve as Chairperson of the ERC Nominating Committee or on the ASEE Nominating Committee.
Section 2. Nominations and Elections:
a. The ERC Nominating Committee shall nominate three or more members for the three Board of Directors positions to be filled in the regular annual election of Officers. Nominations should be completed by January 15 of the year in which the new Officers will take office.
b. Nominees for all ERC Board positions must be a member of the ERC, as stipulated in Article IV, Section 1 of these Bylaws, at the time of nomination.
c. A ballot containing these nominations, with brief biographies and spaces provided for write-in names of other candidates, shall be forwarded by the Secretary/Treasurer of the ERC to all ERC Institutional Representatives, or designees, in the spring of the year.
d. Candidates with the highest number of votes in the ballots returned to the Secretary/Treasurer of the ERC within thirty days of the forwarding date shall be elected.
e. Special elections to fill vacancies in the membership of the ERC Board shall be conducted only in exceptional circumstances at the direction of the Board. When a special election is approved by the Board, it shall be conducted by the method described above except that a nomination or nominations shall be made by the Nominating Committee within 30 days after a vacancy occurs, and the ballots shall be counted 30 days after the date of forwarding ballot forms to the members.
f. A member of the ERC Board may be elected to an Office of the ERC other than the one held. However, upon election to the new Office, the previous Office shall be deemed vacant and another person shall be elected as noted above to finish the unexpired term as a member of the ERC Board.
g. Any elected Officer of the ERC may be re-elected for one (1) immediate consecutive term. Thereafter, at least one (1) year shall elapse before the member is again eligible to hold the same office.
h. No elected Officer may receive any salary from the ERC.
ARTICLE VI: DUTIES AND SUCCESSION OF OFFICERS
Section 1. Chairperson
a. The Chairperson of the ERC Board shall perform the duties that usually devolve upon that Office.
b. In any case when the ERC Chairperson cannot perform the duties of this office the ERC Vice Chairperson/Chairperson Elect shall assume said duties and responsibilities.
c. The ERC Board may determine such incapacity of the ERC Chairperson to constitute a permanent vacancy because of death, resignation or other valid reason, to which the preceding succession shall apply.
Section 2. Vice Chairperson
The Vice Chairperson shall succeed to the office of Chairperson upon completion of a term of office as Vice Chairperson. The Vice Chairperson normally will serve as Chair of the ERC Annual Conference held in the spring of each year.
Section 3. Functions and Duties of ERC Board of Directors
a. The membership and general authority of the ERC Board are set forth in these Bylaws.
b. The ERC Board shall formulate the general policies of the ERC.
c. The ERC Board shall act as the executive body for the ERC and be responsible for all functions and activities of the ERC to satisfy the objectives set forth in Article II of these Bylaws and to provide advice and assistance to engineering and technical colleges in the development of their research capabilities and programs.
d. The ERC Board shall authorize all official publications of the ERC, subject to the provisions of Article VIII of the ASEE Constitution.
e. The ERC Board shall organize the ERC Annual Conference held on the spring of each year.
f. The Chairperson of the ERC Board shall prepare an annual report of the ERC's activities, to be presented at the ERC Board meeting held at the same time and place as the ASEE Annual Conference. The ERC Board shall submit this report at the annual business meeting of the ERC, held at the same time and place as the ASEE Annual Conference.
g. If a member of the ERC Board does not participate in any -ERC – sponsored activities for one year, the Board position shall become vacant. The Chairperson may chose to select an interim appointee to fill the vacant position prior to the next regular election.
ARTICLE VII: MEETINGS
Section 1.
The ERC Board shall meet at least three (3) times during each Society year for transacting the business of the ERC.
a. An ERC Board meeting shall be held each year at the same time and place as the ASEE Annual Conference.
b. An ERC Board meeting shall be held each year at the same time and place as the Annual ERC Conference.
c. Additional ERC Board meetings shall be held each year by teleconference as scheduled by the Chairperson.
d. Unless provided otherwise, a majority of the members of the ERC Board voting shall be determinant.
Section 2.
The ERC membership shall meet annually for a Business Meeting at the time and place of the ERC Annual Conference.
Section 3.
Special meetings of the ERC membership may be called by the ERC Board as needed upon thirty (30) days notice to the membership of the ERC.
Section 4.
A quorum at any regular or special meeting of the ERC shall be the number of ERC members present at the time and in the place designated for the meeting.
Section 5.
Special meetings of the ERC Board may be called by the Chairperson as needed upon fifteen (15) days notice to the membership of the ERC Board.
ARTICLE VIII: COMMITTEES
Section 1.
There are two regular standing committees, the ERC Nominating Committee and the ERC Program Committee. The ERC Board shall establish additional standing and special committees as are deemed necessary.
Section 2.
All standing and special committees of the ERC, except the ERC Program Committee and the ERC Nominating Committee, shall be reconfirmed annually or shall expire.
Section 3.
Members of committees shall be appointed by the ERC Chairperson from the membership of the ERC (Article IV, Section 1 of these Bylaws), with the advice of the ERC Board.
Section 4.
The ERC Chairperson shall designate the Chairperson of each committee, except for the ERC Nominating Committee and the ERC Program Committee. The most immediate Past Chairperson of the ERC shall serve as the Chairperson of the ERC Nominating Committee, as set forth in Article V, Section 1 of these Bylaws and the ERC Vice Chairperson normally will serve as the Chairperson of the ERC Program Committee.
ARTICLE IX: FINANCES
Section 1.
Dues to be paid for institutional membership in the ERC shall be as specified by the ASEE Constitution (Article V.) and Bylaws (Article VII.) and shall be payable to ASEE Headquarters.
Section 2.
The ERC Board shall prepare a budget for the following fiscal year. The ERC Chairperson shall submit this budget by March 1 of each year to the ASEE Board of Directors via the ASEE Executive Director. The ERC Board shall have charge of all matters relating to the expenditures of the ERC budget.
Section 3.
The ERC Board shall receive and account for all gifts of funds or property to the ERC, and shall have charge of all matters relating to the expenditure of funds budgeted to the ERC by the ASEE Board of Directors, the making of contracts, and the approval of bills for payment by ASEE Headquarters to cover expenses of the ERC.
Section 4.
The fiscal year of the ERC shall be from October 1 through September 30.
Section 5.
The ERC, with the approval of the ASEE Treasurer, may accept gifts from individuals, firms, or associations, from the Federal government or from state governments, or their agencies, provided such gifts are for the furtherance of the purposes of the ERC.
Section 6.
The ERC may disburse funds or dispose of property received from gifts or from other sources in accord with the terms of the gifts or, as near as may be, in carrying out their general objectives and purposes, and may generally expend the funds in furtherance of the purposes of the ERC as set forth in these Bylaws.
Section 7.
The receipt and expenditure of gifts shall be reflected in the annual budgets of the ERC as approved by ASEE.
ARTICLE X: PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
Section 1.
The rules contained in Robert's Rules of Order (latest Edition) shall govern the ERC in all cases to which they are applicable, and in which they are consistent with the ASEE Constitution and Bylaws or the Bylaws of the ERC. In other cases, the ASEE Constitution and Bylaws shall govern.
Section 2.
Any action by the ERC shall be invalid if it is in conflict with the ASEE Constitution or Bylaws.
Section 3.
The ERC Chairperson may, at his/her discretion, appoint a parliamentarian for meetings of the ERC Board.
ARTICLE XI: AMENDMENTS TO BYLAWS
Section 1.
These Bylaws may be amended by either: a. A two-thirds vote of the Institutional Representatives, or designees, from ERC member institutions present and voting at any annual meeting; OR b. A ballot of the Institutional Representatives, or designees, from ERC member institutions. A proposed amendment is approved by the ERC membership if two-thirds of the ballots received are returned with a favorable vote within 30 days after the ballot is forwarded.
Bylaw changes are not effective until approved by the ASEE Board of Directors, as noted in Section 4 of this article.
Section 2.
Amendments to be presented for action at an annual meeting shall be published in the official ASEE journal or circulated to the members of the ERC by mail not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the annual meeting.
Section 3.
Amendments may be submitted by a majority vote of the ERC Board or by a petition to the ERC Board signed by not less than ten (10) members of the ERC.
Section 4.
Modification and changes to these bylaws must be presented to and approved by the ASEE Board of Directors before they shall become effective.
