Duties, quarter -> term.

policy/constitution.tex

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 \input{head.tex}
 \begin{document}
 
-\pagetitle{RITlug Constitution}{Updated March 17, 2014}
+\pagetitle{RITlug Constitution}{Updated April 16, 2014}
 
 \section{Name}
 The name of this organization shall be the RIT Linux Users Group (RITlug).
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ The purpose of the organization is to advocate, educate and provide a venue for
 \begin{subroutines}
 \item The duties of the officers in this organization shall be in order of rank: President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Executive Board (Eboard) Member(s). RITlug (and Executive Board) may choose to rename these positions.
 \item Qualifications for office shall be to maintain good academic standing as defined by R.I.T. (not on academic probation). In order to be nominated for office, member must have been active in the club during the previous academic term (not including the summer term and intersession).
-\item Officers shall be elected in the manner provided in the constitution and shall serve one calendar year beginning after elections.  Officers are eligible for re-election.
+\item Officers shall be elected in the manner provided in the constitution and shall serve one calendar year beginning after elections. Officers are eligible for re-election.
 \item No officer may hold more than one office simultaneously, although they may take on the responsibilities of another office if the need is present.
 \item An officer may resign from office by submitting the intention in writing to the Executive Board. The resignation becomes effective upon submission to the Executive Board. Upon resignation, the Coordinator of club affairs must be informed.
 \item The Execuitive Board may appoint new officers and create new positions as they see fit, by unanimous vote.
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ The purpose of the organization is to advocate, educate and provide a venue for
 \begin{subroutines}
 \item There shall be at least one club advisor.
 \item Nominations for an advisor shall come from the floor, by any active member, the meeting after the officer election.
-\item The election of an advisor shall take place at the next business meeting, a simple majority necessary, in accordance with the elections guidelines set forth in Article XI.
+\item The election of an advisor shall take place at the next business meeting, a simple majority necessary, in accordance with the elections guidelines set forth in this Constitution.
 \item Only R.I.T. staff and faculty are qualified to become an advisor, unless with permission of the Coordinator of Club Affairs and or the Club Review Board.
 \item If the club advisor resigns, the Coordinator of Club Affairs must be informed.
 \item The duty of the advisor shall be to ensure that the club follows Institute rules and regulations.
@@ -52,16 +52,16 @@ The purpose of the organization is to advocate, educate and provide a venue for
 \begin{subroutines}
 \item President:
 \begin{enumerate}
-	\item Preside over all regular and special meetings of the organization.
-	\item Exercise general supervision over regular club activities.
+	\item Preside over all meetings and activities of the organization, and the Executive Board.
+	\item Attend all general club meetings, designating an alternative member to attend meetings in the President's absence.
 	\item Appoint all committees, regular or special.
-	\item Preside over the Executive Board.
-	\item Attend or send an alternative member to all general club meetings.
+	\item Enforce all internal club policies.
 \end{enumerate}
 \item Vice-President:
 \begin{enumerate}
-	\item Take over the duties of the President in the temporary absence of the President.
-	\item Be an ex-officio member of all committees within the club.
+	\item Take over the duties of the President when needed or in the President's absence.
+	\item Act as an ex-officio member of all committees within the club.
+	\item Maintain all internal club policies and documentation.
 \end{enumerate}
 \item Treasurer:
 \begin{enumerate}
@@ -88,8 +88,8 @@ The purpose of the organization is to advocate, educate and provide a venue for
 
 \section{Meetings}
 \begin{subroutines}
-\item Meetings shall be called as needed (or at least once a month, with the exception of Summer quarter) at a time and place determined by the Executive Board.
-\item The Annual meeting shall take place during spring quarter. After the annual meeting annual reports to Student Government shall be presented.
+\item Meetings shall be called as needed (or at least once a month, with the exception of summer term and intersession) at a time and place determined by the Executive Board.
+\item The Annual meeting shall take place during spring term. After the annual meeting annual reports to Student Government shall be presented.
 \item Special meetings may be called by a member of the Executive Board upon 24 hours written notice to the members.
 \item In order for any business to take place at a meeting, a quorum shall be presumed unless challenged from the floor by a member in good standing.
 \end{subroutines}
@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@ The purpose of the organization is to advocate, educate and provide a venue for
 
 \section{Hazing}
 \begin{subroutines}
-\item Any action or situation which recklessly or intentionally endangers mental or physical health or involves the forced consumption of liquor or drugs for the purpose of initiation into or affiliation with this chapter, as well as any action intended to  subject a member of the R.I.T.  community to personal humiliation is prohibited.
+\item Any action or situation which recklessly or intentionally endangers mental or physical health or involves the forced consumption of liquor or drugs for the purpose of initiation into or affiliation with this chapter, as well as any action intended to subject a member of the R.I.T. community to personal humiliation is prohibited.
 \item HAZING IN THE FIRST DEGREE (d120.16) \\
 A person is guilty of hazing in the first degree when, in the course of intentionally or recklessly engages in conduct which creates a substantial risk of physical injury to such other person or third person and thereby causes such injury. Hazing in the first degree is a Class A Misdemeanor. \\
 Effective date: November first, nineteen hundred eighty eight.