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There are three distinct types of members of the EUS, as outlined in the [[Constitution]]. There are the inherent regular members of the society who are undergraduates enrolled in the faculty of engineering, there are honourary members, and there are associated members. All members of the EUS shall be obliged to conform to the EUS constitution, [[Bylaws]] and regulations.
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There are two distinct types of members of the EUS, as outlined in the [[Constitution#Article 4: Rights, Privileges, and Obligations of Members|Article 4 of the Constitution]]. There are the regular members of the society, who are undergraduates enrolled in the faculty of engineering, and there there are associated members who are invited into the EUS in order to fulfill a role. <br>
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'''''All Members shall uphold the [[Constitution|EUS’ constitution]], [[bylaws]], and [[policies]].'''''
  
 
==Regular Members==
 
==Regular Members==
'''''The Regular Members of the EUS''''' shall be all students currently registered at McGill University in an undergraduate program of the Faculty of Engineering, subject to payment of fees as prescribed in [[EUS_Constitution#Article_4:_Fees|Article 4 of the EUS Constitution]]. Every Regular Member has the right to request of the Vice-President Clubs and Administration that a question be asked through a [[General Assembly]] or referendum of the EUS by submitting a petition bearing the signatures of the lesser of one hundred (100) or ten percent (10%) of the Regular Members of the EUS
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The '''''Regular Members of the EUS''''' shall be all students currently registered at McGill University in an undergraduate program of the Faculty of Engineering. <br>
====Rights====
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Regular members of the EUS are obligated to pay the Society Fee.
#the right to vote in the EUS general elections, referenda and General Assemblies;
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===Rights===
#the right to attend General Assemblies and Council meetings of the EUS;
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Regular Members shall have the right to:
#the right to move or second Motions at General Assemblies;
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*Engage in written or spoken communication and debate in English and French throughout the EUS;
#the right to speak for or against any Motion at any General Assembly or Council meeting;
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*Attend [[General Assembly|General Assemblies]];
#the right to nominate candidates for EUS elections; and
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*Speak for or against any motion at any General Assembly;
#the right to initiate referenda or General Assemblies as per [[http://wiki.mcgilleus.ca/index.php/EUS_Constitution#Article_6:_Rights.2C_Privileges_and_Obligations_of_Members|6.5]].
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*Initiate [[referenda]] or [[General Assembly|General Assemblies]];
====Privileges====
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*Submit questions to referenda;
#holding office within the EUS subject to the qualifications as specified by Title III;
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*Move or second motions at General Assemblies;
#making use of EUS facilities and services;
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*Nominate candidates for EUS Elections;
#holding a Chief Organizing Position on an EUS Organizing Committee;
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*Vote in EUS [[Elections]], Referenda, and General Assemblies;
#holding a Managerial Position on an E.U.S Service Committee;
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*Run for office within the EUS.
#being a member of a Standing, Select or Standing Selection Committee of the EUS; and
 
#starting an EUS Club, holding an executive position on an EUS Club, and being a member of an EUS Club.
 
 
 
==Honourary Members==
 
'''Honourary Members''' of the EUS may be appointed at the discretion of the [[EUS Council]], but are not be considered Regular Members. This is all that is written about honourary members, there's nothing more regarding privileges, limitations, or implications.
 
  
 
==Associated Members==
 
==Associated Members==
Any former Regular Member of the EUS or current member of the McGill Community may become an '''Associated Member'' of the EUS, subject to ratification by the EUS Council.  
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The title of [[Constitution#Article 3: Membership|Associate Member]] of the EUS shall be granted to a '''non-Regular Member''' of the EUS selected for an EUS position, subject to ratification by the [[EUS Council]].
====Privileges====
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*An Associate Membership shall last for the duration of the position(s) held by the Associate Member.
Associated members of the EUS are granted the following privileges:
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*An Associate Member shall lose their title if they resign or are removed from their position.
#making use of EUS facilities and services;
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==Privileges==
#being a member of a Standing, Select or Standing Selection Committee of the EUS; and
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Privileges are subject to removal by vote of the [[Board of Governors]] or [[Involvement Restriction]]. Privileges include:
#being a member of an EUS Organizing Committee as deemed appropriate by a '''Two-Thirds (2/3) Majority vote''' of EUS Council; and
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*Hold a Chief Position;
#holding an executive position on an [[Clubs|EUS Club]] and being a member of an EUS Club.
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*Be a member of any [[EUS Group]];
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*Attend [[EUS Council]] meetings and meetings of the [[Board of Governors]];
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*Speak for or against any motion at any EUS Council meeting.

Revision as of 15:25, 13 February 2019

There are two distinct types of members of the EUS, as outlined in the Article 4 of the Constitution. There are the regular members of the society, who are undergraduates enrolled in the faculty of engineering, and there there are associated members who are invited into the EUS in order to fulfill a role.
All Members shall uphold the EUS’ constitution, bylaws, and policies.

Regular Members

The Regular Members of the EUS shall be all students currently registered at McGill University in an undergraduate program of the Faculty of Engineering.
Regular members of the EUS are obligated to pay the Society Fee.

Rights

Regular Members shall have the right to:

  • Engage in written or spoken communication and debate in English and French throughout the EUS;
  • Attend General Assemblies;
  • Speak for or against any motion at any General Assembly;
  • Initiate referenda or General Assemblies;
  • Submit questions to referenda;
  • Move or second motions at General Assemblies;
  • Nominate candidates for EUS Elections;
  • Vote in EUS Elections, Referenda, and General Assemblies;
  • Run for office within the EUS.

Associated Members

The title of Associate Member of the EUS shall be granted to a non-Regular Member of the EUS selected for an EUS position, subject to ratification by the EUS Council.

  • An Associate Membership shall last for the duration of the position(s) held by the Associate Member.
  • An Associate Member shall lose their title if they resign or are removed from their position.

Privileges

Privileges are subject to removal by vote of the Board of Governors or Involvement Restriction. Privileges include: