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The EUS Constitution is the presiding document for the student society. It outlines many fundamental roles, definitions, mandates, and goals of the EUS overall. A constitution is an agreement between the engineering undergraduate students and the Society. It was originally written in 1974 and continues to be amended as needed.<br>
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As amended to February 1990, March 1992, November 1993, March 1994, March
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1995, November 1995, March 1996, February 2001, March 2002, March 2004,
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November 2004, November 2007, [[EUS Constitution 2013|March 2013]], [[EUS Constitution|March 2017]]
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=TITLE I: THE SOCIETY=
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==Departmental Constitutions==
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! Departmental Society !! Last Amended !! First Adopted
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| [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UK8Cb5tZPL5tXzdSWnp3m9uaiKkIRX_p7241_HQS0Dc/ Architecture Students' Association] || 2021-03 || 2012-03
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| [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1arLP5UOLUEmTsvtAXto1oSEd91XJ1FT83qReWc49Y_Q/ Bioengineering Undergraduate Student Society] || 2023-03 || 20??-??
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| [https://example.org/ Civil Engineering Undergraduate Society (TBA)] || 20??-?? || 1991-09
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| [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rabQ5KSMvXumwyBHkNx4uAKlMWtlJ0Ai_FqLhzmxOGk/ Chemical Engineering Students' Society] || 2020-03 || 2012-??
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| [https://example.org/ Electrical, Computer, and Software Engineering Student Society (TBA)] || 20??-?? || 2011-02
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| [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O06JJUXQiCVwMen3m9il1vzVV_LyZZDHeliAj-fX5Jk/edit?usp=sharing Materials Engineering Undergraduate Society] || 2022-12 || 2013-05
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| [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v2b5hI8WeDPoXiFbLYlUsPqjIFtdUkEo7YhzBqe2YP4/ McGill Association of Mechanical Engineers] || 2020-03 || 1991-??
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| [https://docs.google.com/document/d/11H-43Kyble6hpppEaDCduzm1c7vwL035/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=113663579352385738611&rtpof=true&sd=true/ Co-op Mining Engineering Undergraduate Society] || 2020-10 || 1998
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===Article 1: Names===
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{{Hanging indent|text=1.1 The official name of the Society shall be, in English, the “Engineering Undergraduate Society of McGill University” and, in French, “Association des Étudiants et Étudiantes en Génie de l’Université McGill”, Herein referred to as EUS and A.E.E.G., respectively.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=1.2 Notwithstanding the foregoing, the EUS may be designated by a name other than the official name for non-commercial activities, as approved by the [[Bog|Board of Governors]].}}
 
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===Article 2: Members===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=2.1 The [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|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 Article 4.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=2.2 Honourary Members of the EUS may be appointed at the discretion of the EUS Council, but may not be considered [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]].}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=2.3 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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===Article 3: Purpose===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=3.1 The purpose of the EUS shall be:}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=3.1.1 To regroup in association, the [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] of the EUS}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=3.1.2 To represent and promote the views of its members, and to implement academic, cultural, educational, physical, professional, social, and other programs of interest to its members.}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=3.1.3 To engage in other such activities and undertakings as may seem appropriate to the Society.}}
 
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===Article 4: Fees===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=4.1 The Society Fee shall be collected from each Regular Member by the Cashier of the University or the Vice-President of Finance of the EUS}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=4.2 The EUS Council may from time to time, as it sees fit, propose a change in the Society Fee.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=4.3 Any change in the Society Fee shall be subject to ratification by referendum.}}
 
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===Article 5: Finances===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=5.1 There shall be a set of Financial [[Bylaws]] governing the Finances of the EUS}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=5.2 The accounts of the EUS shall be maintained according to standard accounting practice and shall be made available to the University auditors upon demand.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=5.3 The finances of the EUS shall be subject to an annual independent audit by a Chartered Accountant}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=5.4 The EUS shall not run at a deficit for more than two consecutive fiscal years.}}
 
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===Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=6.1 The rights of [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] shall include the following:}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=6.1.1 The right to vote in the EUS general elections, referenda and General Assemblies;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=6.1.2 The right to attend General Assemblies and Regular Meetings and Board Meetings of the EUS;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=6.1.3 The right to move or second Motions at General Assemblies;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=6.1.4 The right to speak for or against any Motion at any General Assembly or Council meeting;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=6.1.5 The right to nominate candidates for EUS Elections; and}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=6.1.6 The right to initiate referenda or General Assemblies as per 6.5}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=6.2 The privileges of [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] shall include the following:}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=6.2.1 Holding office within the EUS subject to the qualifications as specified by Title III;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=6.2.2 Making use of EUS facilities and services;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=6.2.3 Holding a Chief Organizing Position on an EUS Organizing Committee;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=6.2.4 Holding a Managerial Position on an E.U.S Service Committee; }}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=6.2.5 Being a member of a Standing, Select or Standing Selection Committee of the EUS; and}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=6.2.6 Starting an [[Clubs|EUS Club]], holding an executive position on an [[Clubs|EUS Club]], and being a member of an [[Clubs|EUS Club]]. }}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=6.3 The privileges of Associated Members shall include the following:}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=6.3.1 Making use of EUS facilities and services;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=6.3.2 Being a member of a Standing, Select or Standing Selection Committee of the EUS; and being a member of an EUS Organizing Committee as deemed appropriate by a Two-Thirds (2/3) Majority vote of EUS Council}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=6.3.3 Holding a chief organizing position, subject to ratification by a Two- Thirds (2/3) Majority vote of EUS Council; and}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=6.3.4 Holding an executive position on an [[Clubs|EUS Club]] or EUS Design Team and being a member of an [[Clubs|EUS Club]] or EUS Design Team}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=6.4 All members of the EUS shall be obliged to conform to the EUS Constitution, [[Bylaws]] and [[Policies]].}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=6.5 Every Regular Member has the right to request of [[VP Student Life|the Vice-President Student Life]] 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 [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] of the EUS}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=6.6 No member is empowered to make purchases in the name of the EUS or to financially obligate the EUS in any way, until such permission has been granted to so purchase or obligate the EUS by the Executive Committee or by the [[Bog|Board of Governors]]}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=6.7 No member is empowered to act as an agent of the EUS unless permission to act so has been granted at a Regular Meeting or Board Meeting.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=6.8 Subject to ratification by a [[EUS_Constitution#Article_74:_Definitions|Simple Majority]] of the [[Bog|Board of Governors]], any Regular Member of the EUS may from time to time be indemnified and saved harmless from and against any liability and costs, charges, and expenses that they sustain or incur in respect of the execution of a mandate of the Society, except for cases of negligence.}}
 
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===Article 7: Dissolution of the Society===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=7.1 In the event of dissolution, trusteeship, or cessation of the Society, all fees and assets shall be transferred to a similar association with the same membership and purpose as defined in Articles 2 and 3. }}
 
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=TITLE II:ORGANIZATION OF THE SOCIETY=
 
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==SECTION I:THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE==
 
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===Article 8: Membership of the Executive Committee===
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=8.1.1 The [[President]];}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=8.1.2 [[VP Internal|The Vice-President Internal]]; }}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=8.1.3 [[VP External|The Vice-President External]]; }}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=8.1.4 [[VP Finance|The Vice-President Finance]]; }}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=8.1.5 [[VP Academic|The Vice-President Academic]];}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=8.1.6 [[VP Student Life|The Vice-President Student Life]];}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=8.1.7 [[VP Services|The Vice-President Services]]; }}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=8.1.8 [[VP Communications|The Vice-President Communications]];}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=8.2 The candidates for positions of the Executive Committee must be [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] of the EUS and remain [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] for the whole duration of their mandate.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=8.3 No member of the Executive Committee shall receive financial remuneration for action as such.}}
 
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===Article 9: Powers and Duties===
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=9.1.1 Coordinate and administer the [[policies]], activities and other day-to-day affairs of the EUS;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=9.1.2 Study and prepare any matter to be debated upon at meetings of the EUS Council;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=9.1.3 Call meetings of the EUS Council;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=9.1.4 Ensure the execution of [[Bog|Board of Governors]], Council, and General Assembly decisions;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=9.1.5 Report its activities and decisions to the EUS Council and the [[Bog|Board of Governors]];}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=9.1.6 Report its activities and expenditures during the summer at the first Regular Meeting in the fall semester;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=9.1.7 Uphold the Constitution, [[Bylaws]] and [[Policies]] of the EUS}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=9.1.8 Act upon Resolutions adopted by EUS Council or General Assembly and defined by the E.U.S [[Bog|Board of Governors]]}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=9.1.9 Promote the EUS to the McGill Community and to groups outside that community;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=9.1.10 Prepare and present to the EUS Council an election schedule for EUS elections and referenda;  }}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=9.1.11 Be present and available for office hours at the discretion of [[VP Student Life|the Vice-President Student Life]]; and }}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=9.1.12 Be responsible for maintaining the EUS Office.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=9.2 The members of the Executive Committee shall prepare and submit to EUS Council a midterm report no later than January 30.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=9.3 The members of the Executive Committee shall each prepare and submit a year-end report no later than May 15.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=9.4 A member of the Executive Committee shall cease to remain in office upon acceptance of their letter of resignation, or upon their impeachment.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=9.5 Any member of the Executive Committee may be required by the [[Bog|Board of Governors]], EUS Council and General Assembly, from time to time, to fulfill any mandate outside of the official duties as prescribed by Articles 10 to 17.}}
 
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===Article 10: [[President]]===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=10.1 The [[President]] shall:}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=10.1.1  Be charged with the general management and supervision of the affairs of the EUS;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=10.1.2  Call and preside at Executive Committee meetings;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=10.1.3  Serve as an ex-officio member of all constituted and affiliated committees of the EUS;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=10.1.4  Be the official spokesperson for the EUS on all occasions;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=10.1.5  Represent the EUS at meetings of the Faculty of Engineering;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=10.1.6 Be the Co-Chair of the Engineering Undergraduate Support Fund Committee, (EUSF.C.);}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=10.1.7 Shall be responsible for meeting with [[Departments|Departmental Society]] [[President]]s no less than once per month during the fall and winter semesters;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=10.1.8 Be responsible for the EUS Equity Commissioner; }}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=10.1.9 Be responsible for the orientation of the Executive Committee and Council members}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=11.1 [[VP Internal|The Vice-President Internal]] shall:}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=11.1.1  Be responsible for the organization of social, cultural, and other activities for the members of the EUS;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=11.1.2  Be responsible for relations between the EUS and other faculty associations of McGill University;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=11.1.3  Serve as the official spokes person for the EUS in the absence of [[VP External|the Vice-President External]] and the [[President]]; and}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=11.1.4  Be responsible for gathering report files of all committees at year’s end.}}
 
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===Article 12: Vice-President External===
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=12.1.1 In conjunction with the [[President]], represent the EUS to outside bodies and individuals;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=12.1.2 Have responsibility for matters relating to the interaction of the EUS with outside groups;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=12.1.3  Be responsible for maintaining links with student organizations at the provincial, federal, and international levels and with other engineering student societies of other universities;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=12.1.4  Be responsible for relations with industry, with government, and all other external relations of the EUS outside the University;}}
 
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===Article 13: Vice-President Finance===
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=13.1.1  In cooperation with the Executive Committee, prepare the annual budget of the EUS, which shall include the actual expenditures from the previous year, and submit it to the [[Bog|Board of Governors]] before October 15th;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=13.1.2  In cooperation with the Executive Committee, manage the funds of the EUS;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=13.1.3  Keep proper financial accounts and records according to the Financial [[Bylaws]] of the EUS;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=13.1.4  Prepare a year-end financial report by May 15th; and obtain and update the previous year’s financial report }}
 
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===Article 14: Vice-President Academic===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=14.1 [[VP Academic|The Vice-President Academic]] shall:}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=14.1.1  Be responsible for all educational and curricular concerns of the EUS;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=14.1.2  Be the Chair of Engineering Student Academic Committee (E.S.A.C.)}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=14.1.3  Be the Chair of the Engineering Equipment Fund Committee, (E.F.C.); }}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=14.1.4 Chair the Student Faculty Liaison Committee (S.F.L.C);}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=14.1.5  Represent the EUS at any academic committees of the Faculty of Engineering and the broader McGill community; and}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=14.1.6  Oversee Engineering Peer Tutoring Services (E.P.T.S).}}
 
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===Article 15: Vice-President Student Life===
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=15.1.1 Be responsible for implementing initiatives relevant to the well-being, first-year involvement and graduation logistics of EUS [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]]}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=15.1.2  Be responsible for encouraging active participation and continuous feedback within the Society}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=15.1.3  Be responsible for the Secretary of the EUS Council and General Assembly;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=15.1.3.1 Be responsible for ensuring that members of the EUS Council attend Regular Meetings;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=15.1.3.2 Be responsible for updating the EUS Policy Manual;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=15.1.3.3 Be responsible for issuing agendas and minutes of the EUS Council meetings and General Assemblies, prior to any EUS Council meeting or General Assembly;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=15.1.4 Be responsible for the formation, end of year reports, and operations of [[Clubs|EUS Club]]s and Design Teams}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=15.1.5 Be responsible for scheduling the use of and maintenance of the [[Clubs|EUS Club]]s Space and the McGill Engineering Design Network (MEDN)}}
 
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===Article 16: Vice-President Services===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=16.1 [[VP Services|The Vice-President Services]] shall:}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=16.1.1  Be responsible for all student facilities of the EUS, except as otherwise stated herein;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=16.1.2  Be responsible for all photocopying facilities, retail services, locker facilities, and publication facilities of the EUS;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=16.1.3  Be responsible for new services undertaken by the Society;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=16.1.4  Be responsible for all staff remuneration and records of payroll including PST and GST records;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=16.1.5  Be responsible for providing adequate building services in EUS space in conjunction with the Faculty Building Director;}}
 
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===Article 17: Vice-President Communications===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=17.1 [[VP Communications|The Vice-President Communications]] shall:}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=17.1.1  Be responsible for Telecommunications services of the EUS;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=17.1.2  Be responsible for submitting EUS information to the EUS publications;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=17.1.3  Be responsible of all internal communications inside of the EUS}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=17.1.4  Be responsible for all internal communications relating to the EUS within the McGill Community}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=17.1.5  Be responsible for all Publications Committees of the EUS; and}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=17.1.6  Be responsible for all Information Technology committees of the EUS}}
 
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===Article 18: of the Executive Committee===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=18.1 The Executive Committee shall meet at least once every two (2) weeks while classes are in session during the Academic Year.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=18.2 Quorum shall be the greater of five (5) or two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the Executive Committee.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=18.3 The [[President]] of the EUS must participate in all meetings of the Executive Committee.}}
 
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===Article 19: Terms of Office===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=19.1 The terms of office of the [[President]], Vice-President Internal, Vice-President External, Vice-President Finance, Vice-President Academic, Vice-President Student Life, Vice-President Services and Vice-President Communications shall begin May 1 and last one year.}}
 
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===Article 20: Vacancies===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=20.1 Vacancies shall be filled as they occur during the year by the Standing Selection Committee, subject to ratification by the EUS Council.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=20.2 In the case of a vacancy in the position of [[President]], [[VP Internal|The Vice-President Internal]] shall assume the responsibilities of [[President]] until the [[Bog|Board of Governors]] has ratified the nomination of a new [[President]].}}
 
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==SECTION II: THE COUNCIL==
 
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===Article 21: Members of the [[Council|EUS Council]]===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=21.1 The members of the [[Council|EUS Council]] must be [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] of the [[Council|EUS Council]] and shall consist of:}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=21.1.1  The members of the Executive Committee, as defined in Article 8;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=21.1.2  One (1) representative from each of the four (4) Classes in each of the following programs:}}
 
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**{{Hanging indent|text=21.1.2.1  [[ASA|Architecture]] }}
 
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**{{Hanging indent|text=21.1.2.2  [[BUSS|Bioengineering]] }}
 
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**{{Hanging indent|text=21.1.2.3  [[ChESS|Chemical]]}}
 
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**{{Hanging indent|text=21.1.2.4  [[CEUS|Civil]]}}
 
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**{{Hanging indent|text=21.1.2.5  [[ECSESS|Computer]]}}
 
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**{{Hanging indent|text=21.1.2.6  [[ECSESS|Electrical]]}}
 
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**{{Hanging indent|text=21.1.2.7  [[MAME|Mechanical]]}}
 
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**{{Hanging indent|text=21.1.2.8  [[MEUS|Materials]]}}
 
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**{{Hanging indent|text=21.1.2.9  [[CMEUS|Mining]]}}
 
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**{{Hanging indent|text=21.1.2.10 [[ECSESS|Software]]}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=21.1.3  The [[President]] of each [[Departments|Departmental Society]] as per Title II, Section IV.}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=21.1.4  One (1) elected representative from the E.U.S [[Junior Council]].}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=21.1.5  The Engineering Representatives to S.S.M.U. Council.}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=21.1.6  In the event that there is more than one Regular Member of the EUS holding the position of Engineering Senator and/or Delegate to Senate, they shall all be members of the [[Council|EUS Council]].}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=21.1.7  Two (2) elected representatives from EUS [[Clubs]] Council:}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=21.2 Each member of the [[Council|EUS Council]] shall have a single vote.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=21.3 No Regular Member may hold more than one voting position on the [[Council|EUS Council]].}}
 
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===Article 22: Powers and Duties===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=22.1  The [[Council|EUS Council]] shall:}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=22.1.1  Act as the governing body of the EUS, empowered to make decisions and take actions on behalf of the EUS;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=22.1.2 Enact initiatives providing tangible improvements to the student experience of [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]], in accordance with the purpose of the Society;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=22.1.3 Maintain financial authority over matters outlined in the Financial [[Bylaws]], Financial [[Policies]] or other [[Bylaws]];}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=22.1.4 Hold the Executive Committee accountable to its duties to [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]], as outlined in the Constitution and [[Policies]] as well as any additional mandates. E.U.S Council may adopt by [[EUS_Constitution#Article_74:_Definitions|Simple Majority]];}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=22.1.5 Hold the Engineering Representatives to S.S.M.U. Council and the Engineering Senator accountable to their duties to [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]];}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=22.1.6  Define and uphold all [[Policies]] and Resolutions of the EUS;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=22.1.7 Ratify a [[CRO|Chief Returning Officer]] and the Deputy Returning Officers;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=22.1.8  Have the right to reverse any decision taken by the Executive Committee;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=22.1.9  Establish Organizing, Standing, Select and Standing Selection Committees of the EUS; and }}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=22.1.10 Be held accountable to General Assembly.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=22.2 For the period from the last Regular Meeting of the academic year to the first Regular Meeting of the following academic year, the powers of the [[Council|EUS Council]] may be exercised by the Executive Committee.}}
 
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===Article 23: Speaker===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=23.1 The Speaker of the [[Council|EUS Council]] shall be chosen from amongst the Members of the EUS, with preference given to [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]]}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=23.2 The Speaker may not be a member of the [[Council|EUS Council]] or the [[Bog|Board of Governors]]. }}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=23.2.1 As such, the Speaker does not have the right to vote, even in the case of a tie.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=23.3 The Speaker shall:}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=23.3.1  Chair all meetings of the [[Bog|Board of Governors]], [[Council|EUS Council]] and General Assembly; and enforce Robert’s rules of order }}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=23.4 In the event that the Speaker is absent or where the Speaker’s possible impeachment is on the agenda, a member of the Executive Committee shall assume the duties of the Speaker.}}
 
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===Article 24: Class Representatives===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=24.1 Class Representatives shall:}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=24.1.1  Attend [[Council|EUS Council]] Meetings. In case of absence, Class representatives are responsible for arranging a proxy from among their Class, and notifying [[VP Student Life|the Vice-President Student Life]] of their replacement in writing before the meeting;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=24.1.2  Inform their Class on matters of the [[Council|EUS Council]];}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=24.1.3  Represent the interests and concerns of their Class at the [[Council|EUS Council]];}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=24.1.4  Prepare a year-end report by May 15 intended for their successor, which shall include suggestions on how to improve communications with their Class.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=24.2 No Class Representative to the [[Council|EUS Council]] may also be a member of the Executive Committee or represent a [[Departments|Departmental Society]] at a meeting of the [[Council|EUS Council]].}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=24.3 A Class Representative who misses three (3) Regular Meetings without providing for a proxy may be impeached as per Article 46.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=24.4 The term of office for a Class Representative shall begin on May 1, and last for one year notwithstanding Article 63.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=24.5 In the case of a vacancy, another Class Representative shall be appointed by the concerned [[Departments|Departmental Society]].}}
 
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===Article 25: Representatives to Senate===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=25.1 In the case that the elected student Senator from the Faculty of Engineering is not a Regular Member of the EUS, then a Delegate to Senate shall be chosen from among the [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] of the EUS by the Selection Committee, subject to ratification by the [[Council|EUS Council]].}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=25.2 The Engineering Senator shall:}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=25.2.1  Represent the interests and concerns of Engineering students as expressed through the [[Council|EUS Council]] to Senate;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=25.2.2  Inform the EUS on matters of the Senate; and}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=25.2.3  Hold bi-weekly office hours}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=25.3 The Delegate to Senate shall:}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=25.3.1  Communicate the interests and concerns of Engineering students as expressed through the [[Council|EUS Council]] to Senate; and}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=25.3.2  Inform the EUS on matters of the Senate.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=25.4 The terms of office of the Engineering Senator shall be in accordance with the constitution of the S.S.M.U. and the statutes of the Senate.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=25.5 The terms of office of the Delegate to Senate shall begin May 1 and last one year.}}
 
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===Article 26: Engineering Representatives to S.S.M.U. Council===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=26.1 The Engineering Representatives to S.S.M.U. Council shall:}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=26.1.1  Represent the interests and concerns of Engineering students as expressed through the [[Council|EUS Council]] to S.S.M.U. Council;  }}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=26.1.2  Inform the EUS on matters of the S.S.M.U.}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=26.1.3  Hold weekly office hours}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=26.2 The terms of office of the Engineering Representatives to S.S.M.U. Council shall begin May 1 and last one year.}}
 
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===Article 27: Meetings of the [[Council|EUS Council]]===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=27.1 Quorum for a meeting of the [[Council|EUS Council]] shall be fifty percent (50%) of its members.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=27.2 [[Council|EUS Council]] meetings shall be open unless voted closed by Two-Thirds (2/3) Majority.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=27.3 In the case of a vote that results in a tie, the question shall be considered to be defeated.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=27.4 The [[Council|EUS Council]] shall hold Regular Meetings at least once every four (4) weeks while classes are in session during the Academic Year.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=27.5 Notice of the meeting and agendas shall be provided at least three (3) School Days prior to a Regular Meeting.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=27.6 In the case of an emergency, the [[President]] or [[VP Student Life|the Vice-President Student Life]] may call a Special Meeting of the [[Council|EUS Council]], at any time. Only Motions ruled by the Speaker to be pertinent to the emergency may be considered at such a meeting.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=27.7 The rules of procedure for all meetings of the [[Council|EUS Council]] shall be the most recent edition of Roberts’ Rules of Order.}}
 
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==SECTION III: GENERAL ASSEMBLY==
 
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===Article 28: Powers of Assembly===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=28.1 A General Assembly may make any decision, including the ratification or rejection of any Executive Committee or EUS Council decision.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=28.2 A General Assembly may pass a Resolution of the EUS or assign additional mandates to the members of the Executive Committee. }}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=28.3 A General Assembly shall ratify amendments to [[Bylaws]] made by the [[Bog|Board of Governors]]}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=28.4 A General Assembly may amend [[Bylaws]], subject to ratification by the [[Bog|Board of Governors]].}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=28.5 A General Assembly may not have the power to change the financial structure of the EUS}}
 
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===Article 29: Meeting of the General Assembly===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=29.1 The General Assembly may be called by a Motion of the EUS Council, or by a request signed by the lesser of ten percent (10%) or one hundred (100) of the [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] of the EUS}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=29.2 Quorum for the General Assembly shall be the lesser of ten percent (10%) or one hundred (100) of the [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] of the EUS}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=29.3 Motions to be presented at the General Assembly must be submitted to [[VP Student Life|the Vice-President Student Life]] at least five (5) School Days prior to the General Assembly.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=29.4 Notice of the General Assembly shall be posted at least ten (10) School Days prior to the convening of the General Assembly.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=29.5 The order of business, and Motions to be presented at the General Assembly shall be posted three (3) School Days before the General Assembly.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=29.6 Any person who is not a Regular Member of the EUS may attend a General Assembly, except in the case where a Two-Thirds (2/3) Majority of the [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] present at the Assembly votes to close the meeting.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=29.7 A Motion of the General Assembly shall be invalid if more than fifty percent (50%) of voters are Constituents of the same [[Departments|Departmental Society]].}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=29.8 Only [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] of the EUS shall be allowed to vote at a General Assembly.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=29.9 The rules of procedure for all General Assemblies shall be the most recent edition of Roberts’ Rules of Order.}}
 
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==SECTION IV: [[Bog|BOARD OF GOVERNORS]]==
 
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===Article 30: Members of the [[Bog|Board of Governors]]===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=30.1 The [[Bog|Board of Governors]] shall be composed of:}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=30.1.1 The [[President]];}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=30.1.2 [[VP Finance|The Vice-President Finance]];}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=30.1.3 The Engineering Senator;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=30.1.4 Eight Members-at-Large;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=30.1.5 Two Alumni;}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=30.2 All members of the [[Bog|Board of Governors]] shall serve as administrators of the Society.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=30.3 All members of the [[Bog|Board of Governors]] shall have a vote during the Board meetings of the [[Bog|Board of Governors]].}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=30.4 No member of the [[Bog|Board of Governors]] shall receive financial remuneration for their actions. }}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=30.5 The Members-at-large shall be [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] chosen as follows:}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=30.5.1 Four (4) Members-at-Large shall be selected at the first Regular Meeting and shall start their mandate on October 1st, for a duration of one year.}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=30.5.2 Four (4) Members-at-Large shall be elected during the Winter Referendum Period and start their mandate on May 1st, for a duration of one year.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=30.6 The two Alumni shall be selected by the [[Bog|Board of Governors]].}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=30.6.1 One Alumnus shall start their mandate on May 1st, for a duration of one year.}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=30.6.2 One Alumnus shall start their mandate on October 1st, for a duration of one year.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=30.7 Members of the [[Bog|Board of Governors]] shall be subject to [[Policies]] regarding conflict of interests.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=30.8 Members of the [[Bog|Board of Governors]] who hold other positions within the Society such as Service Managers, Chief Organizers, Chairs of E.U.S Committees or Financial Officers of E.U.S Committees shall not vote on matters pertaining to their respective Committees and shall refrain from participating in the discussion on those matters unless otherwise authorized by the other members of the [[Bog|Board of Governors]] through a [[EUS_Constitution#Article_74:_Definitions|Simple Majority]] vote.}}
 
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===Article 31: Power and Duties of the [[Bog|Board of Governors]]===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=31.1 The [[Bog|Board of Governors]] shall:}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=31.1.1 Be charged with the stewardship of the affairs of the EUS;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=31.1.2 Uphold and maintain the Patent Letters, Constitution, [[Bylaws]] and [[Policies]] of the EUS as well as any major contract signed by the Society; }}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=31.1.3 Define Resolutions adopted by E.U.S Council and General Assembly}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=31.1.4 Hold the Executive Committee accountable to its duties, as outlined in the Constitution, [[Bylaws]] and [[Policies]], as well as additional mandates;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=31.1.5 Maintain financial authority over matters outlined in the Financial [[Bylaws]], Financial [[Policies]] or other [[Bylaws]];}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=31.1.6 Have oversight of EUS Committees with more than 50 000$ of expenses in their annual budget as well as Service Committees}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=31.1.7 Approve bids for Large-Scale External Events;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=31.1.8 Ensure the completeness of the information in the List of EUS Committees; }}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=31.1.9 Maintain the long-term vision of the EUS;}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=31.1.10 Have the right to reverse any decisions taken by the Executive Committee;}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=31.1.11 Be held accountable to the General Assembly;}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=31.2 The [[Bog|Board of Governors]] can only amend [[Bylaws]] or the Constitution in a manner that would modify its power and duties subject to ratification by the E.U.S Council}}
 
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===Article 32: Meetings of the [[Bog|Board of Governors]]===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=32.1 Quorum for a meeting of the [[Bog|Board of Governors]] shall be fifty percent (50%) + 1 of its members and include at least the Board Chairman, one (1) Alumni and one (1) EUS Executive Committee member.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=32.2 The [[Bog|Board of Governors]] shall hold Board Meetings at least once a month}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=32.3 Notice of the meeting and agenda shall be provided at least five (5) business days prior to a Board Meeting.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=32.4 Minutes should be made public (except for closed-member sessions).}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=32.5 A closed-member session may be called by a [[EUS_Constitution#Article_74:_Definitions|Simple Majority]] vote for issues related to legal proceedings or human resources matters.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=32.6 In the case of an emergency, the Board Chairman may call a Special Meeting of the [[Bog|Board of Governors]]. Only Motions ruled by the Speaker to be pertinent to the emergency may be considered at such a meeting.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=32.7 The rules of procedure for all meetings of the [[Bog|Board of Governors]] shall be the most recent edition of Roberts’ Rules of Order.}}
 
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===Article 33: Accountability===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=33.1  One (1) member of the [[Bog|Board of Governors]] shall attend Regular Meetings }}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=33.2 One (1) member from the [[Bog|Board of Governors]] shall be responsible for presenting the minutes of each Board Meeting to EUS Council (except for closed-member sessions).}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=33.3  The EUS Council shall hold a non-binding vote to accept, conditionally accept, or reject all or part of the minutes of each meeting of the [[Bog|Board of Governors]].}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=33.4 One (1) member from EUS Council shall be responsible for presenting the minutes of each meeting of EUS Council to the [[Bog|Board of Governors]].}}
 
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===Article 34:  Board Chairman===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=34.1 The [[Bog|Board of Governors]] shall choose a Board Chairman among its Members-at-Large. }}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=34.2  The selection shall take place at the first Board Meeting of the [[Bog|Board of Governors]] after May 1st. }}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=34.3 The Member-at-Large which receives 50% + 1 of the vote of [[Bog|Board of Governors]] members for the position of Board Chairman shall receive it.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=34.4 The Board Chairman shall:}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=34.4.1 Prepare the agenda for Board Meetings; }}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=34.4.2 Ensure the implementation of [[Bog|Board of Governors]] decisions;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=34.4.3  Maintain a sense of cohesiveness among [[Bog|Board of Governors]] members;}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=34.5 The Board Chairman shall not have a voting right during the voting process, unless the vote results in a tie}}
 
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===Article 35:  Faculty Advisor===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=35.1 The Associate Dean of Students of the McGill Faculty of Engineering or their designate shall act as the Faculty Advisor to the [[Bog|Board of Governors]].}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=35.2 The Faculty Advisor shall be invited to all Board Meetings to serve in an advisory capacity and provide insights during the [[Bog|Board of Governors]] discussion periods}}
 
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==SECTION V: DEPARTMENTAL SOCIETIES==
 
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===Article 36: Departmental Societies===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=36.1 The students of each department, program, or school of the Faculty of Engineering shall have the right to form a [[Departments|Departmental Society]] to represent its members}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=36.2 Each [[Departments|Departmental Society]] must have Terms of Reference, which defines its name, membership, purpose, and structure.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=36.3 The Departmental Societies shall be considered as part of the EUS, and be bound by the Constitution, [[Bylaws]] and [[Policies]] of the EUS}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=36.4 The EUS shall recognize the following as the official Departmental Societies of their respective programs or departments:}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=36.4.1  [[ASA|Architecture Students’ Association]];}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=36.4.2  [[BUSS|Bioengineering Undergraduate Student Society]];}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=36.4.3  [[ChESS|Canadian Society for Chemical Engineers, McGill Student Chapter]];}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=36.4.4  [[CEUS|Civil Engineering Undergraduate Society]];}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=36.4.5  [[ECSESS|Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering Student Society]];}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=36.4.6  [[MAME|McGill Association of Mechanical Engineers]];}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=36.4.7  [[MEUS|Materials Engineering Undergraduate Society]];}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=36.4.8  [[CMEUS|Co-op Mining Engineering Undergraduate Society]];}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=36.5 Any new [[Departments|departmental society]] accepted by Council.}}
 
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===Article 37: Formation of a Departmental Society===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=37.1 Should a new department, school, or program be created by the Faculty of Engineering, then its undergraduate students shall have the right to form a [[Departments|Departmental Society]].}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=37.2 A new [[Departments|Departmental Society]] may be created by a Motion of the EUS Council upon receipt of a petition of no less than forty percent (40%) of the [[Departments|Departmental Society]]’s proposed membership}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=37.3 Upon creation of a [[Departments|Departmental Society]] by an act of the EUS Council, the [[Departments|Departmental Society]]’s members shall become [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] of the EUS, and subject to payment of fees as per Title I Article 4.}}
 
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==SECTION V: COMMITTEES OF THE EUS==
 
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===Article 38: Organizing Committees of the EUS===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=38.1 Any Regular Member or Associate Member of the EUS is eligible to hold a Chief Organizing Position of an EUS Organizing Committee, except for members of the Executive Committee.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=38.2 Each Committee is responsible for submitting a year-end report to the Vice- [[President]] Internal, no later than the date set by the Executive Committee.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=38.3 Selection Committee selects the Chief Organizers from among the members of the EUS with preference given to [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]]}}
 
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===Article 39: List of Organizing Committees of the EUS===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=39.1 The Executive Committee shall prepare the List of Organizing Committees to be presented at the first Board Meeting of each semester.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=39.2 The List of Organizing Committees shall include:}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=39.2.1  the names of the committees;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=39.2.2  a description of the structure of each committee;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=39.2.3  the member of the Executive Committee overseeing each committee, should the committee not be under the jurisdiction of [[VP Internal|The Vice-President Internal]];}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=39.2.4  the date by which the committee report is due.}}
 
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===Article 40: Service Committees of the EUS===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=40.1 Any regular member of the EUS is eligible to hold a Managerial Position of an EUS Service Committee, except for members of the Executive Committee.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=40.2 If no Regular Member is chosen by Selection Committee to fill a position, an Associated Member may apply and hold a Managerial Position, subject to ratification by a Two-Thirds (2/3) Majority vote of [[Bog|Board of Governors]]}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=40.3 Each service committee is responsible for submitting a report to the Vice- [[President]] Services, no later than the date set by the Executive Committee.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=40.4 Selection Committee selects the manager(s) from among the [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] of the EUS with preference given to [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]]}}
 
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===Article 41: List of Service Committees of the EUS===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=41.1 The Executive Committee shall prepare the List of Service Committees to be presented at the first Board Meeting of each semester.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=41.2 The List of Service Committees shall include:}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=41.2.1  the names of the committees;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=41.2.2  a description of the structure of each committee;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=41.2.3  the member of the Executive Committee overseeing each committee, should the committee not be under the jurisdiction of [[VP Services|the Vice-President Services]];}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=41.2.4  the date by which the committee report is due.}}
 
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===Article 42: Standing Committees of the EUS===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=42.1 The EUS may, as it sees fit, establish Standing Committees to assist the Executive Committee in implementing large projects and studying concerns or to further existing projects of the EUS Council.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=42.2 A Standing Committee of the EUS shall be defined by its own separate terms of reference and shall have at least one first year student among its members.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=42.3 The creation and dissolution of a Standing Committee of the EUS or the modification of its terms of reference shall require a special Motion of the EUS Council needing a Two-Thirds (2/3) Majority.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=42.4 A Standing Committee of the EUS shall submit a written report to the EUS Council at least once a semester.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=42.5 Any Regular Member of the EUS is eligible to be a member of a Standing Committee of the EUS, subject to article 35.2.}}
 
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===Article 43: Select Committees of the EUS===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=43.1 Any Regular Member of the EUS may be a member of a Select Committee of the EUS}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=43.2 A Select Committee of the EUS shall aid the Executive Committee in researching issues of interest to the EUS}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=43.3 The Select Committee shall present a written report of its findings and recommendations to the EUS Council upon termination of its mandate.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=43.4 An official Motion of Formation of an EUS Select Committee shall be presented to the EUS Council, which shall require ratification by a Two-Thirds (2/3) Majority. The Motion of Formation shall include:}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=43.4.1  the number of Select Committee members;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=43.4.2  a mandate to research a specific subject;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=43.4.3  the deadline for the Select Committee’s report.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=43.5 Nomination of the Select Committee members shall be open with the passing of a Motion of Formation of an EUS Select Committee. The length of the nomination period shall be determined by the EUS Council.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=43.6 The Select Committee Chairperson and the selected members shall be ratified by the EUS Council and the Chairperson shall be selected by the EUS Council from amongst the Committee members.}}
 
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===Article 44: Standing Selection Committee===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=44.1 There shall exist a Standing Selection Committee to select [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] of the EUS for the following positions:}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=44.1.1  [[VP Finance|the Vice-President Finance]] of the EUS;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=44.1.2  Delegate to Senate subject to Article 25.1;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=44.1.3  replacements to fill vacancies on the Executive Committee;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=44.1.4  the Speaker of the EUS;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=44.1.5  the [[CRO|Chief Returning Officer]] of the EUS;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=44.1.6  the Managerial Positions of all Service Committees of the EUS;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=44.1.7  The Chief Organizing Positions of all Organizing Committees of the EUS;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=44.1.8  Any other position committed to Selection Committee by the EUS Council.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=44.2 Of the positions listed in Article 37.1, the following must be ratified by the EUS Council:}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=44.2.1  [[VP Finance|the Vice-President Finance]] of the EUS;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=44.2.2 Delegate to Senate subject to Article 25.1;}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=44.2.3  replacements to fill vacancies on the Executive Committee; and}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=44.2.4  the [[CRO|Chief Returning Officer]] of the EUS}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=44.3 Selection Committee shall have a set of [[Bylaws]] outlining its membership, advertising procedures, interview procedures, and appeal process.}}
 
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==SECTION VI IMPEACHMENT==
 
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===Article 45: Executive Committee===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=45.1 Any member of the Executive Committee may be removed from office for impropriety, violation of the provisions of the EUS Constitution or its [[Bylaws]], or delinquency of duties.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=45.2 A Motion to remove a member of the Executive Committee must be signed by at least one-third (1/3) of the members of the EUS Council, or by at least one hundred (100) [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] of the EUS, and must be presented in writing at a Regular Meeting. The Motion shall be inscribed on the agenda of the next Regular Meeting.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=45.3 Quorum of two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the EUS Council shall be required to consider a Motion to remove a member of the Executive Committee.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=45.4  A Two-Thirds (2/3) Majority of [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] present shall be required to carry a Motion to remove a member of the Executive Committee.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=45.5 A General Assembly may remove a member of the Executive Committee following the reception of a Motion signed by one hundred (100) [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] of the Society and carried by a Two-Thirds (2/3) Majority of the [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] presentat the General Assembly.}}
 
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===Article 46: Departmental Students’ Associations===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=46.1 A Motion to impeach a Class Representative may be presented to Council in the following manner:}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=46.1.1  A petition calling for a Class Representative’s impeachment, signed by the greater of either twenty percent (20%) or twenty (20) members of their Class.}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=46.1.2  [[VP Student Life|The Vice-President Student Life]] may call for a Class Representative’s impeachment due to delinquency of duties as per Article 24.3}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=46.2 A Motion to impeach a [[Departments|Departmental Society]] [[President]] may be presented to Council in the following manner:}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=46.2.1  A petition calling for a [[Departments|Departmental Society]] [[President]]’s impeachment, signed by the greater of either twenty percent (20%) or twenty (20) members of their Constituency.}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=46.2.2  [[VP Student Life|The Vice-President Student Life]] may call for a [[Departments|Departmental Society]] [[President]]’s impeachment due to delinquency of duties as per Article 24.3}}
 
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===Article 47: Engineering Representatives to S.S.M.U.===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=47.1 A Motion to impeach an Engineering Representative to S.S.M.U. must be signed by at least one-third (1/3) of the members of the EUS Council, or by at least one hundred (100) [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] of the EUS, and must be presented in writing at a Regular Meeting.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=47.2 A Two-Thirds (2/3) Majority shall be required to carry a Motion to remove an Engineering Representative to S.S.M.U. Council.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=47.3 A General Assembly may remove an Engineering Representative to the S.S.M.U Council following the reception of a Motion signed by one hundred (100) [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] and carried by a Two-Thirds (2/3) Majority of the [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] present at the General Assembly.}}
 
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===Article 48: Delegate to Senate===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=48.1 A Motion to impeach a Delegate to Senate must be signed by at least one- third (1/3) of the members of the EUS Council, or by at least one hundred (100) [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] of the EUS, and must be presented in writing at a Regular Meeting.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=48.2 A Two-Thirds (2/3) Majority shall be required to carry a Motion to remove a Delegate to Senate Council.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=48.3 A General Assembly may remove a Delegate to Senate following the reception of a Motion signed by one hundred (100) [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] and carried by a Two-Thirds (2/3) Majority of the [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] at the General Assembly.}}
 
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===Article 49: Chief Organizers===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=49.1 Any person appointed to a Chief Organizing Position may be dismissed of his or her duties by a Two-Thirds (2/3) Majority vote of the [[Bog|Board of Governors]]}}
 
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===Article 50: [[Bog|Board of Governors]]===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=50.1 Any member of the [[Bog|Board of Governors]] may be removed from office for impropriety, violation of the provisions of the EUS Constitution or [[Bylaws]], or delinquency of duties.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=50.2 A Motion to remove a member of the [[Bog|Board of Governors]] must be signed by at least one-third (1/3) of the members of the EUS Council, or by a hundred (100) [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]], and must be presented in writing at a Regular Meeting. The Motion shall be inscribed on the agenda of the next Regular Meeting.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=50.3 Quorum of two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the EUS Council shall be required to consider a Motion to remove a member of the [[Bog|Board of Governors]].}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=50.4 A Two-Thirds (2/3) Majority of [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] shall be required to carry a Motion to remove a member of the [[Bog|Board of Governors]].}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=50.5 A General Assembly may remove a member of the [[Bog|Board of Governors]] following the reception of a Motion signed by one hundred (100) [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] of the Society and carried by a Two-Thirds (2/3) Majority of the [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] at the General Assembly.}}
 
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===Article 51: Recourse===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=51.1 Any person impeached according to Articles 45, 46, 47, 48, or 50 has recourse to an appeal to the [[Bog|Board of Governors]] whose decision shall be final.}}
 
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==SECTION VII: LANGUAGE RIGHTS==
 
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===Article 52: Languages of the Society===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=52.1 English and French are the official languages of the EUS}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=52.2 At all meetings of the EUS and its committees, members may use either official language.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=52.3 Motions of the EUS and its committees may be adopted in either or both of the official languages. Should a discrepancy exist between a Motion and its translation, the document in its original language shall preside.}}
 
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==SECTION VIII: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION==
 
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===Article 53: Freedom of Information===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=53.1 All minutes and documents of Regular Meetings and Board Meetings shall be public documents, except for minutes of a closed-member session .}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=53.2 The [[President]] of the EUS shall not be obliged to release information, documents or minutes concerning ideas, actions, or Motions that were not acted upon.}}
 
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==SECTION IX:CLUBS==
 
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===Article 54: Definition===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=54.1 An [[Clubs|EUS Club]] shall be defined as a group of EUS members who meet on a regular basis to promote a specific agenda, as per the clubs [[Bylaws]].}}
 
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===Article 55: Membership===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=55.1 Any Regular or Associate member of the EUS may be a member of an [[Clubs|EUS Club]]. }}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=55.2 The [[Clubs|EUS Club]]’s executive committee must be composed of at least two-thirds (2/3) [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]]}}
 
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===Article 56: Formation===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=56.1 An [[Clubs|EUS Club]] may be formed by a motion presented at an Executive Committee meeting with a two-thirds (2/3) majority.}}
 
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=TITLE III ELECTIONS=
 
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==SECTION I: ELECTORAL OFFICERS==
 
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===Article 57: Electoral Officers===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=57.1 The [[CRO|Chief Returning Officer]] shall be selected, by EUS Selection Committee, and ratified by EUS Council.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=57.2 The Deputy Returning Officers shall be selected by each [[Departments|Departmental Society]] and ratified by the EUS Council.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=57.3 Any Regular Member of the EUS may be commissioned as a [[CRO|Chief Returning Officer]] or Deputy Returning Officer. }}
 
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===Article 58: Duties of Electoral Officers===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=58.1 The [[CRO|Chief Returning Officer]] shall:}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=58.1.1  be responsible for the collection and distribution of nomination forms and all other documents pertaining to elections and referenda; and }}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=58.1.2  be responsible for conducting elections and referenda as per the Electoral and Referenda [[Bylaws]] of the EUS}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=58.2 A Deputy Returning Officer shall:}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=58.2.1  assist in the conduct of an election or referendum as required by the [[CRO|Chief Returning Officer]] for the [[Departments|Departmental Society]] elections.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=58.3 No [[CRO|Chief Returning Officer]], nor a Deputy Returning Officer, can be a candidate in any election, or proposer of a referendum question being conducted by the EUS}}
 
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==SECTION II: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ELECTIONS==
 
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===Article 59: Eligible Voters and Candidates===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=59.1 The following shall be elected by and from the [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] of the EUS:}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=59.1.1  the [[President]];}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=59.1.2  [[VP Internal|The Vice-President Internal]]; }}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=59.1.3  [[VP External|the Vice-President External]]; }}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=59.1.4  [[VP Academic|the Vice-President Academic]];}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=59.1.5  [[VP Services|the Vice-President Services]]; }}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=59.1.6  [[VP Communications|the Vice-President Communications]]; and}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=59.1.7  [[VP Student Life|the Vice-President Student Life]].}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=59.2 The following shall be appointed by Selection Committee from amongst the [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]], subject to ratification by the EUS Council:}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=59.2.1 [[VP Finance|the Vice-President Finance]];}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=59.3 Candidates for any election or appointment to the Executive Committee must be in satisfactory academic standing. The [[CRO|Chief Returning Officer]] has the right to verify the academic standing of any candidate for the Executive Committee.}}
 
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===Article 60: Procedures===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=60.1 The elections shall be conducted in accordance with the Electoral [[Bylaws]] of the EUS}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=60.2 The election of the [[President]], Vice-President Internal, Vice-President External, Vice-President Academic, Vice-President Services, Vice-President Communications and [[VP Student Life|the Vice-President Student Life]] shall be held between February 1 and March 31 by a secret ballot of the [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]]}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=60.3 Nominations must be presented to the [[CRO|Chief Returning Officer]] no later than seven (7) School Days before the date of the election. However, should only one person be nominated for a post at the date set for closing nominations, the date of the closing of nominations for that post shall be extended for two (2) School Days and notice given thereof.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=60.4 In the event that after an extension of two days there remains only one candidate, a vote of confidence shall be held. The candidate must obtain a [[EUS_Constitution#Article_74:_Definitions|Simple Majority]] of the vote or else the position remains vacant.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=60.5 Nominations for [[President]] must be signed by fifty (50) [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] and by the nominee.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=60.6 Nominations for Vice-President Internal, Vice-President External, Vice- [[President]] Academic, Vice-President Services, Vice-President Communications and Vice-President Student Life must be signed by twenty-five (25) [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] and by the nominee.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=60.7 Vacancies shall be filled as they occur during the year by the Selection Committee, subject to ratification by the EUS Council.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=60.8 Positions filled in the manner prescribed by 60.7 shall be exempt from the terms of 60.5 and 60.6.}}
 
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==SECTION II: ENGINEERING REPRESENTATIVES TO S.S.M.U. COUNCIL ELECTIONS==
 
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===Article 61: Procedures===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=61.1 The elections shall be conducted in accordance with the Electoral [[Bylaws]] of the EUS}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=61.2 The election of the Engineering Representatives to S.S.M.U. Council shall be held by a secret ballot of the [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] }}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=61.3 The elections of the Engineering Representatives to S.S.M.U. Council shall be held at the same time as the Executive Committee elections and shall be administered by the [[CRO|Chief Returning Officer]].}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=61.4 Nominations must be presented to the [[CRO|Chief Returning Officer]] no later than seven (7) School Days before the date of the election. However, should only one person be nominated per position at the date set for closing nominations, the date of the closing of nominations for that post shall be extended for two (2) School Days and notice given thereof.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=61.5 In the event that after an extension of two days there remains only one candidate per position, a vote of confidence shall be held for each candidate. The candidate must obtain a [[EUS_Constitution#Article_74:_Definitions|Simple Majority]] of the vote or else the position remains vacant.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=61.6 Nominations for Engineering Representatives to S.S.M.U. Council must be signed by twenty-five (25) [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] and by the nominee.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=61.7 Vacancies shall be filled as they occur during the year by the Standing Selection Committee, subject to ratification by the EUS Council.}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=61.7.1 Positions filled in the manner prescribed above shall be exempt from the terms of  Article 61.6.}}
 
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==SECTION IV:ELECTION OF CLASS REPRESENTATIVES==
 
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===Article 62: Election of Second, Third, and Fourth Year representatives===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=62.1 Election of Class Representatives shall be held by secret ballot at the same time as the [[Departments|Departmental Society]] elections and shall be administered by the [[Departments|Departmental Society]]’s Deputy Returning Officer, subject to the authority of the [[CRO|Chief Returning Officer]].}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=62.2 Nominations must be presented to the [[Departments|Departmental Society]]’s Deputy Returning Officer at least eight (8) School Days before the date of the election. However, should only one person be nominated for this position at the end of nomination period, the nomination period shall be extended by two (2) School Days and notice given thereof.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=62.3 Nominations for Class Representatives must be signed by the lesser of twenty (20) members of or twenty percent (20%), of their Constituency.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=62.4 The [[CRO|Chief Returning Officer]] of the EUS shall ensure that these elections take place, and are held in accordance with the Election [[Bylaws]] of the EUS}}
 
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===Article 63: Election of First Year and U0 Class Representatives===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=63.1 A first year Class Representative for each Department shall be elected by their Class within the month of September.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=63.2 The elections for first year Class Representative shall be administered by the respective [[Departments|Departmental Society]] [[President]]s.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=63.3 A U0 Class Representative shall be elected by the EUS Junior Council from among its members before October 15th.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=63.4 The elections for the U0 Class Representative shall be administered by [[VP Student Life|the Vice-President Student Life]].}}
 
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===Article 64: Vacancies===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=64.1 In the case of a vacancy, a [[Departments|Departmental Society]] may appoint a new Class Representative, who shall remain Class Representative for the remainder of the year.}}
 
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==SECTION V: [[Bog|BOARD OF GOVERNORS]]==
 
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===Article 65: Eligible Voters and Candidates===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=65.1 The following shall be elected by and from the [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] during a referenda taking place in the Winter semester:}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=65.1.1 Four (4) Members-at-Large}}
 
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===Article 66: Procedures===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=66.1 The elections shall be conducted in accordance with the Electoral [[Bylaws]] of the EUS}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=66.2 The election of the [[Bog|Board of Governors]] Members-at-Large shall be held by a secret ballot of the [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] }}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=66.3 The elections of the [[Bog|Board of Governors]] Members-at-Large shall be administered by the [[CRO|Chief Returning Officer]].}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=66.4 Nominations must be presented to the [[CRO|Chief Returning Officer]] no later than seven (7) School Days before the date of the election. However, should only one person be nominated per position at the date set for closing nominations, the date of the closing of nominations for that post shall be extended for two (2) School Days and notice given thereof.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=66.5 In the event that after an extension of two days there remains only one candidate per position, a vote of confidence shall be held for each candidate. The candidate must obtain a [[EUS_Constitution#Article_74:_Definitions|Simple Majority]] of the vote or else the position remains vacant.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=66.6 Nominations for [[Bog|Board of Governors]] Members-at-Large must be signed by twenty-five (25) [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] and by the nominee.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=66.7 Vacancies shall be filled as they occur during the year by the [[Bog|Board of Governors]]}}
 
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==SECTION VI REFERENDA==
 
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===Article 67: Initiation of the Referendum Procedure===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=67.1 A referendum may be initiated by:}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=67.1.1  a Motion of the EUS Council or}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=67.1.2  a Motion of a General Assembly, or}}
 
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*{{Hanging indent|text=67.1.3  a petition signed by the lesser of at least ten percent (10%) of the [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] or one hundred (100) [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]]}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=67.2 In the case of a referendum initiated by a Motion of the EUS Council, the Motion calling for a referendum, along with the proposed referendum question, must be presented in writing at a meeting of the EUS Council. The Motion and question shall be inscribed on the agenda of the next meeting of the EUS Council and, if passed, the referendum question shall be put to the [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] }}
 
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===Article 68: Referendum Procedure===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=68.1 The [[CRO|Chief Returning Officer]] shall be responsible for conducting the referendum according to the Referendum [[Bylaws]] of the EUS}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=68.2 Notice of the referendum question, voting location, and voting hours must be posted and/or published no less than six (6) School Days before the voting is to take place.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=68.3 A referendum shall only be considered valid if a minimum of fifteen percent (15%) of the [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] vote.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=68.4 Only [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] shall be allowed to vote in a referendum of the EUS}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=68.5 A [[EUS_Constitution#Article_74:_Definitions|Simple Majority]] of voters shall be deemed sufficient to carry the referendum, unless a higher majority is called for in the Constitution, the [[Bylaws]] of the EUS, or in the Motion calling for the referendum.}}
 
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===Article 69: Effect of a Referendum===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=69.1 The result of a referendum is binding and takes precedence over decisions of the [[Bog|Board of Governors]], the Executive Committee, the EUS Council, and General Assembly.}}
 
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=TITLE IV: THE CONSTITUTION=
 
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===Article 70: Superseding Clause===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=70.1 This constitution supersedes and repeals all previous Constitutions of the EUS}}
 
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===Article 71: Coming into Force===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=71.1 This constitution came into force in 1974. Amendments to this constitution shall come into force four (4) weeks after the announcement of the official results of the referendum or as otherwise specified by the referendum question.}}
 
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===Article 72: Constitutional Amendments===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=72.1 Amendments to this constitution shall require a Two-Thirds (2/3) Majority in a referendum}}
 
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===Article 73: Interpretation===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=73.1 In the case of a disagreement in the interpretation of the English and French versions of this Constitution, the English version shall have precedence.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=73.2 In the event of a conflict in the interpretation of the English version of this constitution, the conflict shall be submitted to the E.U.S [[Bog|Board of Governors]]., whose decision shall be final.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=73.3 In the event of a conflict between the Terms of Reference of a [[Departments|Departmental Society]] and the Constitution and [[Bylaws]] of the EUS, the Constitution and [[Bylaws]] of the EUS shall take precedence.}}
 
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===Article 74: Definitions===
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.1 The '''Academic Year''' shall begin the first day of classes of the Fall semester and end the last day of final examinations of the Winter semester as defined by the McGill calendar.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.2 An '''Alumnus''' shall be a former Regular Member of the E.U.S who is no longer registered in an undergraduate engineering program at McGill University}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.3  The '''Assembly''' shall be any General Assembly of the EUS}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.4 A '''Bylaw''' shall be a set of legal rules adopted by the [[Bog|Board of Governors]] and ratified by a General Assembly or adopted by a General Assembly and ratified by the E.U.S [[Bog|Board of Governors]] for the governance of E.U.S legal affairs.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.5 The '''[[Bog|Board of Governors]]''' shall be the Board of Directors of the EUS}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.6 The '''Board Meeting''' shall be defined as a meeting of the [[Bog|Board of Governors]].}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.7 A '''Chief Organizer''' is defined as any person appointed to an EUS Organizing Committee or the Editorship of an EUS Publication.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.8 A '''Chief Organizing Position''' shall be defined as any position held by a Chief Organizer.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.9  A '''Service Manager''' is defined as any person appointed to an EUS Service Committee.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.10 A '''Managerial Position''' shall be defined as a position held by a Service Manager.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.11 A '''Class''' shall be used to describe all the student registered in the same educational year in one of the ten programs offered by the Faculty of Engineering, as listed in Article 21.1.2}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.12 A '''Constituency''' shall be defined as all students of a program or department who began their studies in that program or department during the Academic Year.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.13 A '''Constituent''' shall be defined as a member of a Constituency. }}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.14 '''Council''' shall be the Council of the EUS}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.15 A '''[[Departments|Departmental Society]]''' shall be a group of [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] who are representative of a particular program or department.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.16 An '''Engineering Senator''' shall be defined as a student senator from the Faculty of Engineering who is a Regular Member of the EUS}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.17 The '''EUS''' shall be the Engineering Undergraduate Society of McGill University.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.18 The '''Executive Committee''' shall be the Executive Committee of the EUS}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.19 '''Financial Authority''' shall describe the financial power held by the [[Bog|Board of Governors]] and Council over EUS affairs as described in the Financial [[Bylaws]], Financial [[Policies]] and other [[Bylaws]]}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.20 A '''General Assembly''' is a meeting of the EUS in which any Regular Member of the EUS may vote.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.21 A '''Mandate of Formation''' is the mandate stipulated by the Executive Committee upon formation of a Select Committee.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.22 The '''McGill Community''' shall de defined as the staff, students, and faculty of the University.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.23 A '''Motion''' shall be defined as a proposal formally made in a Board Meeting, Regular Meeting or General Assembly of the EUS}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.24 A '''No Opinion''' shall be counted as an abstention.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.25 A '''Policy''' is intended to provide  a set of rules for the conduct of EUS affairs}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.26 The '''U0 Class''' shall be those students entering the Faculty of Engineering as Undergraduate students not having met the Engineering program prerequisites.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.27 '''Quorum''' shall be defined as the required attendance and conditions for a meeting of an official body of the EUS to be opened and for all subsequent transactions to be ratified.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.28 '''To Ratify''' shall mean to pass or approve a Motion or appointment.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.29 A '''Regular Meeting''' shall be any meeting of the EUS Council not otherwise stipulated.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.30  '''Resolution''' shall be defined as a formal statement of opinion or determination of the EUS adopted by a Regular Meeting or Assembly of the EUS}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.31 '''A School Day''' shall be defined as any day when classes are held according to the McGill calendar.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.32 The '''Selection Period''' is a designed period of time during which the Selection Committee must recommend to the EUS Council the Chief Organizers of the EUS}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.33  The '''Senate''' shall be defined as the [http://mcgill.ca/senate Senate of McGill University].}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.34 A [[EUS_Constitution#Article_74:_Definitions|Simple Majority]] is defined as fifty percent (50%) of votes cast in a Motion plus one. An abstention shall not count as a vote cast.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.35 The ''Society''' shall be the Engineering Undergraduate Society of McGill University (EUS).}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.36 The '''Speaker''' shall be the Speaker of [[Bog|Board of Governors]], Council and General Assembly,}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.37 A '''Special Meeting''' shall be defined as any meeting called in the case of an emergency, in which notice thereof is given less than two School Days before the start of a meeting.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.38  S.S.M.U. shall be the Student’s Society of McGill University.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.39  A '''Two-Thirds (2/3) Majority''' shall be defined as two-thirds (2/3) of votes cast. An abstention shall not count as a vote cast.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.40 The '''University''' shall be McGill University of Montreal, Quebec, Canada.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.41 '''An Affiliate Organization''' is any group within the McGill Community with which the EUS has a signed agreement of cooperation.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.42  '''An [[Clubs|EUS Club]]''' is an EUS affiliated group that has been approved by the Executive Committee as per the [[Clubs|EUS Club]] [[Bylaws]]}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.43  '''A Design Team''' is an EUS affiliated group that has been approved by the Design Team Funding Committee as per the Design Team Funding Committee [[Bylaws]]}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.44 '''The Clubs Space''' shall be the club office located in McConnell 034.}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.45 '''The [[Clubs|EUS Club]]s Council''' shall be a regular meeting between all [[Clubs|EUS Club]] and Design Team [[president]]s and captains}}
 
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{{Hanging indent|text=74.46 Wherever a percentage of [[EUS Constitution#Article 6: Rights, Privileges and Obligations of Members|Regular Members]] is referred to in this Constitution or [[Bylaws]], it is to be taken as a percentage of the most recent quarterly figure available from the Faculty of Engineering or the University Administration}}
 
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The EUS Constitution is the presiding document for the student society. It outlines many fundamental roles, definitions, mandates, and goals of the EUS overall. A constitution is an agreement between the engineering undergraduate students and the Society. It was originally written in 1974 and continues to be amended as needed.

Departmental Constitutions

Departmental Society Last Amended First Adopted
Architecture Students' Association 2021-03 2012-03
Bioengineering Undergraduate Student Society 2023-03 20??-??
Civil Engineering Undergraduate Society (TBA) 20??-?? 1991-09
Chemical Engineering Students' Society 2020-03 2012-??
Electrical, Computer, and Software Engineering Student Society (TBA) 20??-?? 2011-02
Materials Engineering Undergraduate Society 2022-12 2013-05
McGill Association of Mechanical Engineers 2020-03 1991-??
Co-op Mining Engineering Undergraduate Society 2020-10 1998
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