CLASSIFIED STAFF ADVISORY COUNCIL
BYLAWS
ARTICLE I
Section 1
Section 2
ARTICLE II
ARTICLE III
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Section 5
Section 6
ARTICLE IV
Section 1
Section 2
ARTICLE V
ARTICLE VI
Name
The name of this organization shall be the Classified Staff Advisory Council.
The Classified Staff Advisory Council serves on behalf of all represented and non-represented
classified staff employees, limited term employees, and project appointment employees of the
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (hereafter referred to as classified employees).
Purpose
The Classified Staff Advisory Council (hereafter referred to as the Council) promotes active
participation in university decision-making, informed communication and a positive professional
environment for all classified employees. The Council supports equality, respect, and a spirit of
collegiality among all members of the university community, including faculty, staff and students.
Membership
There shall be 13 members of the Council, including at least one represented classified, one nonrepresented classified and one limited term employee. Members will be elected by the classified staff
employees at large prior to the April general meeting. Any classified staff employee as defined in
Article I, Section 2, shall be eligible to serve on the Committee.
Terms of Office: Members shall be elected for a two-year term, half of the Council being elected each
year. Members may be re-elected for a maximum of three terms. Individuals elected at the April
general meeting shall be seated as members at the first meeting of the Council following the last day
of finals in the spring semester.
Officers: There will be two chairpersons and a secretary. Officers will be elected by the Council at the
first meeting following the last day of finals in the spring semester. The chair of the previous council
shall serve until such time as new officers have been elected. Officers serve one-year terms and
may be re-elected for a maximum of three years.
Attendance: A position on the council will be considered vacant if a member misses three
consecutive meetings or five meetings during the course of a year.
Vacancies: Should a vacancy occur among the members of the Council, a replacement will be
appointed by the co-chairs to fill the remainder of the vacant term.
Nominations and Elections: The secretary will send out a call for nominations to all classified staff
employees on March 1. Nominations for openings on the Council will be received by the secretary
until March 15. If the second year Co-chair is up for re-election they will automatically take an open
spot. *A slate of nominees will be sent to all classified staff on April 1. Members are to vote and
return ballots by April 8. Winners will be announced at the April general meeting.
*Unless there are fewer members nominated than open spots available. In that instance a message
will be sent to all classified staff congratulating the new members.
Meetings
The Council will meet at least monthly (except in June & July) at a time and place mutually agreeable
to the members. Council meetings are open. The schedule will be published in the University
Newsletter at the beginning of each semester. A quorum of the Council consists of seven members.
The co-chairs have voting privileges. Meetings may be held during paid work hours.
General meetings for all classified staff employees will be held at least semi-annually with one
meeting in April. Date and time will be published at least one week in advance in the University
Newsletter. A quorum of the general meeting consists of those present. General meetings will be
held during paid work hours.
Subcommittees
Subcommittees may be established by the Council. They will consist of one member of the Council
and up to five other classified employees appointed by that Council member. They will select a chair
from among themselves. Appointments are for one year and are open for re-appointment for a
maximum of three years. Subcommittee meetings may be held during paid work hours.
Amendments
Any classified employee may propose an amendment to the bylaws. Amendments to the bylaws will
be presented in writing and distributed at a general meeting. Additional copies of the proposed
amendments will be available from the secretary of the Council. Bylaws may be amended by a twothirds vote of those present at the next general meeting.
ADOPTED
REVISED
REVISED
REVISED
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