Wichita State University HFES Student Chapter Constitution

Article I: Organization Name

The name of the organization shall be Wichita State University HFES Student Chapter

Article II: Purpose Statement

It shall be the purpose of Wichita State University HFES Student Chapter to serve the needs of the human factors profession at Wichita State University. Its purpose is to promote and advance the understanding of the human factors involved in the design, manufacture, and use of machines, systems, environments and devices of all kinds through the interchange of knowledge and methodology in the behavioral, biological, and physical sciences and in industrial, computer science and other relevant engineering disciplines.

The Wichita State University HFES Student Chapter is established as an affiliate of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Inc., a nonprofit corporation chartered by the State of California, to operate exclusively for charitable, educational, scientific, and literary purposes by authority of and in accordance with the Articles of Incorporation, the Bylaws, and the Operating Rules of the Society now in force or hereafter amended.

Article III: Membership and Eligibility Criteria

Section A: Membership is open to any enrolled WSU who:

1. Has an interest in Human Factors and Ergonomics

Section B: Membership is open to any non-WSU student who:

1. Has an interest in Human Factors and Ergonomics

Section C: A member may be removed for:

1. The organization and its members agree to adhere to city, state, and federal laws, to the Student Code of Conduct, Student Government Association and the RSO Handbook – any member found violating this may be removed from the organization.

Section D: Removal of membership procedures:

1. Any member may have their membership revoked by a two-thirds vote of the Executive Board. Any member remove may appeal to the general membership. Said member shall be considered reinstated with two-thirds approval to the members.

Article IV: Voting

Section A: A quorum will be half the members of HFES.

Section B: Each member in good standing may vote.

Article V: Officers

Section A: The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society shall have a President, President Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and Advisor. These officers comprise the Executive Committee or Board.

Section B: All officers must be members of HFES and currently enrolled within Wichita State University.

Section C: The Advisor must be a full time faculty or staff member within Wichita State University.

Section D: The term of office shall be from January 1st

Section E: Election of officers shall be held annually. At least two weeks notice shall be given before the election meeting. Nominations shall be initiated from the floor and elections done by ballot. The person receiving majority vote will be elected.

Section F: Any officer may be removed from membership by a two-thirds vote of the Executive Board. Any officer removed may appeal to the general membership. Said officer shall be considered reinstated with two-thirds approval of the members.

Section G: Any vacancy which may occur in an office shall be filled by appointment by the President pending ratification at the next group business meeting.

Article VI: Duties of Officers

Section A: The President

1. The President shall be the chief executive officer; and

2. The President shall appoint all committee chairpersons; and.

3. The President, with approval of the executive board, directs the budget; and

4. Vacancies in offices will be filled by appointment of the President with approval of the general membership.

Section B: The President Elect

1. The President Elect shall be the parliamentarian for the organization; and

2. The President Elect shall assume the duties of the President should the office become vacant, or in the absence of the President; and

3. The Vice President will keep and have available current copies of the constitution and bylaws; and

4. The Vice President will be responsible for scheduling programs; and

5. The Vice President will perform other duties as directed by the President.

Section C: The Secretary

1. The Secretary shall be responsible for keeping the minutes of all meetings and the meetings of the executive board; and

2. The Secretary will provide a copy of the minutes for each officer and keep a master file; and

3. The Secretary shall maintain a complete and accurate account of attendance and membership status.

Section D: The Treasurer

1. The Treasurer shall keep a current record of all financial transactions; and

2. The Treasurer shall develop quarterly reports containing a list of all receipts and disbursements and distribute them among the membership; and

3. The Treasurer will be responsible for checking the accuracy of all bills and invoices and paying them correctly and on time; and

4. The Treasurer will perform other duties as directed by the President.

Section E: The Advisor – The University Faculty/Staff Advisor

1. The Advisor shall assist the group in the execution of roles and responsibilities; and

2. The Advisor shall provide feedback to the organization regarding its operation and functioning; and

3. The Advisor shall serve as a resource; and

4. The Advisor should provide advice upon request, and also should share knowledge and expertise; and

5. The Advisor shall be a full time faculty or staff member of Wichita State University. In cases of Sororities/Fraternities, shall also have a Chapter/Alumni Advisor; and

6. The Advisor will be a nonvoting member of the organization.

Last Ratified March 13, 2007