Merge branch 'osi-updates' into 'master'

OSI Updates, removal of Historian, 2 semester terms

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constitution.tex

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 \title{\bfseries Constitution of Student-Run Computing and Technology at 
 George Mason University}
-\date{Last updated September 12, 2013}
+\date{Last updated May 9, 2016}
 \author{\texttt{srct@gmu.edu}}
 
 \setcounter{secnumdepth}{0}
@@ -48,12 +48,13 @@ George Mason University}
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   \section{Article III --- Membership}
   Membership in this organization will not be restricted on the basis of 
-  race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual 
-  orientation, veteran status, sex, or age. 
+  race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, physical or mental 
+  disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, gender 
+  expression, sex, or age. 
   \\ \\
   Membership is open to all currently enrolled GMU students in good 
   academic standing with the university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 
-  at least 2.5 who support the advancement of the organization's 
+  at least 2.0 who support the advancement of the organization's 
   principles.
   \\ \\
   SRCT members will be classified as either \textbf{contributors} or 
@@ -158,7 +159,7 @@ George Mason University}
   %%% SECTION 4: Officers
   %%%%%%%%%%%%%
   \section{Article IV --- Officers}
-  Officers' terms are for one semester; there are no term limits. All 
+  Officers' terms are for two semesters; there are no term limits. All 
   officers will attend any training required by OSI. The 
   \textbf{Executive Board} is defined as the collection of all five
   officer positions.
@@ -191,11 +192,6 @@ George Mason University}
   management software, SRCT servers, and SRCT website maintenance. The
   System Administrator also directly oversees all project managers.
 
-  \subsection{Historian}
-  The Historian is responsible for producing, and organizing media that 
-  publicly documents SRCT events. The Historian does not have executive 
-  voting privileges.
-  
   \subsection{Removal of Officers}
   Two SRCT developers may present a motion to remove an officer. The general
   membership will be notified by email, and developers will have no fewer
@@ -204,7 +200,7 @@ George Mason University}
   ballot of all present developers. This is considered an official vote.
   
   \subsection{Advisor}
-  The primary Advisor shall be a member of the faculty or staff at 
+  The primary Advisor shall be a full time member of the faculty or staff at 
   George Mason University. The Advisor shall be selected by agreement of 
   the officers, and it is the responsibility of the officers to find a
   replacement should the Advisor no longer be suited for the position.
@@ -216,9 +212,8 @@ George Mason University}
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   \section{Article V --- Elections}
   \subsection{Standard Elections}
-  Elections will be held during the first meetings of March and 
-  November, with the results to come into effect at the start 
-  of the following semester.
+  Elections will be held during the first meeting of March, with the
+  results to come into effect at the start of the following semester.
   \\ \\
   Voting shall be handled in a secret ballot to be counted by the 
   highest ranking executive not in contest for any officer position, or if
@@ -236,11 +231,42 @@ George Mason University}
   any other situation in which there is a vacant executive position,
   an election will be held to fill that position for the remainder of 
   the term following the procedures above.
+
+  %%%%%%%%%%%%%
+  %%% SECTION 6: Impeachment or Resignation
+  %%%%%%%%%%%%%
+
+  \section{Article VI --- Impeachment or Resignation}
+  While an officer is in an elected position, they must fulfill the 
+  responsibilities of that position. If an elected officer fails to 
+  perform their responsibilities or abuses the privileges of their 
+  position, they will be subjected to impeachment and a subsequent 
+  removal of office.
+  
+  \subsection{Removal of Officers}
+  Two SRCT developers may present a motion to remove an officer. The general
+  membership will be notified by email, and developers will have no fewer
+  than five days to review the motion. If a quorum is present at the next
+  SRCT meeting, the motion may be approved by a $\frac{3}{4}$ vote by secret 
+  ballot of all present developers. This is considered an official vote.
+
+  \subsection{Officer Resignation}
+  In the event that an elected officer no longer wishes to hold their 
+  position, they shall announce their decision at the next SRCT Organizational 
+  meeting. If they are not able to attend the meeting, then they are 
+  responsible for finding another method to communicate this decision to 
+  the other officers.
+
+  \subsection{Vacant Positions}
+  If an elected position becomes vacant due to an impeachment or 
+  resignation, a special election will be held to fill that vacant 
+  position as described in Article V.II.
+
   
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-  %%% SECTION 6: Meetings
+  %%% SECTION 7: Meetings
   %%%%%%%%%%%%%
-  \section{Article VI --- Meetings}
+  \section{Article VII --- Meetings}
   SRCT shall meet on a weekly basis. Meetings should be scheduled to 
   accommodate the greatest number of members. All members of the Mason
   community are welcome to attend meetings. Attendance by SRCT 
@@ -286,18 +312,18 @@ George Mason University}
   requirements, or expectations placed on development meetings.
   
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-  %%% SECTION 7: Finance
+  %%% SECTION 8.1: Finance
   %%%%%%%%%%%%%
-  \section{Article VII --- Finance}
+  \section{Article VIII.I --- Finance}
   No dues shall ever be required as part of SRCT membership.
   \\ \\
   This clause shall not be construed to restrict other fundraising 
   mechanisms.
   
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-  %%% SECTION 8: Amendments
+  %%% SECTION 8.2: Amendments
   %%%%%%%%%%%%%
-  \section{Article VIII --- Amendments}
+  \section{Article VIII.II --- Amendments}
   Two developers may jointly propose an explicitly defined 
   constitutional amendment at a meeting. The general membership will be 
   emailed a copy of the language of the amendment and have no fewer than
@@ -321,7 +347,7 @@ George Mason University}
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   \section{Article IX --- Ratification}
   This constitution shall become effective upon approval by a 
-  $\frac{3}{4}$ vote of the developers, and the Assistant Director for 
-  Recognized Student Organizations. This is considered an official vote.
+  $\frac{3}{4}$ vote of the developers, and a Student Involvement staff 
+  member. This is considered an official vote.
   
 \end{document}