SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS CONSTITUTION
California State University, Chico
Preamble
The Society of Black Engineers and Scientists does herby dedicate
itself to the development of intensive programs for increasing
Black
participation
sciences.
These
in
the
programs
fields
will
be
of
engineering
initiated
both
and
the
within
and
outside the university community and will serve to strengthen
relations between professional industry and the Black community.
Members
of
this
organization
are
encouraged
to
join
participate in their individual professional societies.
and
This
organization will endeavor to provide general counseling to all.
ARTICLE I – Name
The name of this nonprofit organization is the Society of Black
Engineers and Scientists, hereafter called the SBES.
The SBES is
a member of the National Society of Black Engineers.
ARTICLE II – Objectives
Section 1.
The objectives of the SBES shall be to stimulate and develop
student interest in engineering and the sciences; to strive to
increase the number of students studying engineering at both the
undergraduate
advancement
and
of
graduate
the
ethnic
levels;
and
minority
to
endeavor
in
the
engineer/scientist
in
professional industry.
ARTICLE III – Membership
Section 1.
Membership and participation shall be free from discrimination on
the
basis
origin.
Section 2.
of
sex,
race,
religion,
ethnic
group,
or
national
Member A member shall be defined as a person of high moral
character
Science,
enrolled
or
in
Computer
an
Science
Engineering,
program
at
Physical
California
State University, Chico who has received a registered
membership card through payment of dues to SBES and
the National Society of Black Engineers and who:
i.
is working to complete a degree as Bachelor of
Science in Engineering, Computer Science, or one
of the Physical Sciences or the equivalent.
ii.
is working to complete an advanced degree in one
of the areas mentioned in (i).
Associate Member –
Associate member shall be defined as a person of high
moral
character
who
has
received
a
registered
membership card through payment of dues and who has a
degree or who is enrolled in a minor in one of the
areas mentioned in (i).
ARTICLE IV – Voting
Each Member or Associate Member in good standing is entitled to
one vote at all meetings.
ARTICLE V – Dues
The amount of annual dues of the SBES shall not exceed $20.00.
ARTICLE VI – Administration
There shall be an Executive Board of the SBES which shall consist
of the elected officers, who are the President, Vice-President,
Secretary 1, Secretary 2, Treasurer, Public Relations 1, Public
Relations 2, and Communications.
Section 1.
There shall be an advisor of the SBES.
a) The advisor shall be appointed by the director of the CSU,
Chico Minority Engineering Program.
b) The advisor will serve as a guide and advise the Executive
Board
and
thereby
the
SBES
in
achieving
its
stated
objectives.
ARTICLE VII – Committees
Section 1.
There shall be provisions for establishing standing committees as
needed by the Executive Board.
Section 2.
The members of the standing committee will be elected at the time
the other officers are elected.
Section 3.
The
Executive
special
Board
will
committee(s),
appoint
should
such
members
of
the
SBES
special
committee(s)
for
a
become
necessary.
ARTICLE VIII – Officers
Section 1.
All elected positions will be held by members as defined in
Article III Section 2.
Section 2.
The elected positions of the SBES are:
a) President
b) Vice-President
c) Secretary 1
d) Secretary 2
e) Treasurer
f) Public Relations 1
g) Public Relations 2
h) Communications
Section 3.
Any member of the SBES is eligible for an elected position who:
i.
has a minimum classification of sophomore undergraduate
status or the equivalent for the elective year.
ii.
is at least a half-time student.
iii.
is in good standing with SBES.
Section 4.
The
president-elect
and
remaining
officers-elect
shall
take
office at the end of the school year in which they are elected
and shall serve for a term of one year.
Section 5.
Should a vacancy occur in the office of the President, his/her
unexpired term shall be fulfilled by the Vice-President.
Section 6.
Should a vacancy occur in any remaining elected position(s), a
special election will be held to fill the position(s).
ARTICLE IX – Duties of Officers
The duties of each officer will be as outlined by the general
body, to be decided no later than May 1986.
ARTICLE X – Amendments
Section 1.
Amendments to this constitution may be proposed by any member in
good standing of SBES.
Section 2.
Ratification
of
any
amendment
to
this
constitution
shall
be
subject to a three-fourths vote of the members in good standing.
Section 3.
The amendment must be submitted in a written proposal to the
general body to be reviewed.
The proposal must be clearly stated
and justified in the written form.