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College of Fellows of the Construction Specifications Institute History of the College of Fellows
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2010-2011 Board of Directors (2010-2011)
Bylaws of the College of Fellows of the Construction Specifications Institute I. The College of Fellows A. The College of Fellows of the Construction Specifications Institute is composed of those individuals who have been advanced to Fellowship, have the right to use the initials FCSI, and to use the title Fellow of the Constructions Specifications Institute, all in accordance with the Bylaws of CSI. II. Purpose A. The purpose of the College of Fellows is to: engage the Fellows in educational and charitable activities; stimulate the sharing of interest among the Fellows; promote the purpose of the Institute; advance the construction industry; be of service to society; and perform services for the Institute as agreed upon with the Institute President. III. Officers A. The Officers of the College of Fellows and their terms of office shall be as follows: 1. THE CHANCELLOR shall serve a single one-year term that shall immediately follow a term as Vice Chancellor. 2. THE VICE CHANCELLOR shall serve a single one-year term as Vice Chancellor and shall succeed to the office of Chancellor. 3. THE SECRETARY shall serve a single two-year term of office. 4. THE BURSAR shall serve a single two-year term of office. 5. THE IMMEDIATE PAST CHANCELLOR shall serve a single one-year term immediately following the term as Chancellor. 6. DIRECTOR: The Chair of the Jury of Fellows shall serve a one-year term as an advisory, non-voting member of the Executive Committee of the College of Fellows. IV. Election of Officers A. The Officers shall be elected by those present at the Annual Business Meeting of the College and shall take office on July 1 following their election. B. The Fellows present at the Annual Business Meeting shall elect new officers to the Executive Committee each year to fill the expiring terms of existing officers. In odd numbered years a Secretary shall be elected and in even numbered years a Bursar shall be elected. V. Duties of the Officers A. The Chancellor shall act as the presiding officer at the Annual Business Meeting and at any meetings of the Executive Committee of the College of Fellows. The Chancellor shall perform all the duties incidental to the office, those required by law and these Bylaws, and those properly delegated to the office by the Executive Committee of the College of Fellows. B. The Vice Chancellor shall assume all the powers and the duties of the Chancellor in the event of absence or disability of the Chancellor and shall perform other duties assigned by the Executive Committee of the College of Fellows or by the Chancellor. C. The Secretary shall record all actions taken at the Annual Business Meeting and meetings of the Executive Committee of the College of Fellows, shall furnish a copy thereof to all members of the College of Fellows, and shall perform other duties assigned by the Executive Committee of the College of Fellows or the Chancellor. D. The Bursar shall be responsible for the financial affairs of the College of Fellows and shall serve without bond. The Bursar shall undertake such related responsibilities as are assigned by the Executive Committee of the College of Fellows. The Bursar shall accept receipts and authorize disbursements from the College of Fellows funds with the approval of the Executive Committee of the College of Fellows. E. The Immediate Past Chancellor shall perform duties assigned by the Executive Committee of the College of Fellows or by the Chancellor. VI. The Executive Committee of the College of Fellows A. The Officers of the College of Fellows shall constitute the Executive Committee of which the Chancellor shall be the Chairman and the Vice Chancellor shall be the Vice Chairman. The Executive Committee shall be responsible for the conduct of the affairs of the College of Fellows. B. The Executive Committee shall meet at least annually. It may meet at the time and location of the Investiture of Fellows, prior to the Annual Business Meeting of the College of Fellows. The Executive Committee may, in addition, conduct business by mail, e-mail, facsimile or by telephone. C. The Executive Committee of the College of Fellows shall report to the membership of the College of Fellows at each Annual Business Meeting and shall submit a written “informational report” to the CSI Board of Directors at its Annual Meeting. VII. Vacancies in Office A. In the event an Officer cannot or does not fulfill the duties of the Office, the remaining members of the Executive Committee of the College of Fellows shall appoint a member of the College of Fellows to serve out the original elected officer’s term with full rights and title to the office. If the Chancellor’s office become vacant, the Vice Chancellor shall immediately succeed to the unexpired term of the Chancellor, and on completion of that term, shall continue to serve as Chancellor for a full on-year term. The Executive Committee of the College of Fellows shall appoint a new Vice Chancellor who shall complete the term of the original Vice Chancellor but who, unless duly elected as Vice Chancellor, shall not succeed to the Chancellor’s office. All officers shall remain in office until their successors are duly elected and installed. VIII. Annual Business Meeting A. A business meeting of the College of Fellows shall be held annually at the time and place of the CSI meeting at which the “Investiture of Fellows” occurs. Notice of the business meeting shall be sent to all Fellows at least 30 days prior to the meeting. B. A quorum at the Annual Business Meeting shall consist of not less than fifty (50) Fellows representing not less than eight (8) CSI Regions. C. Any motions, resolutions or proposed amendments to these Bylaws must be presented in writing to the Secretary of the College of Fellows not less than six (6) weeks in advance of the Annual Business Meeting in order that the Secretary may properly notify the membership of the College of Fellows at least 30 days prior to the meeting. No actions taken at the Annual Business Meeting shall be in conflict with the Bylaws of CSI. IX. Committees A. The Executive Committee of the College of Fellows shall appoint a Nominating Committee to propose a slate of officers for election by those members present at the Annual Business Meeting. B. Other committees as may be needed may be appointed by the Chancellor or the Executive Committee of the College of Fellows. X. Amendments A. These Bylaws may be amended: (1) at the Annual Business Meeting by a vote of not less than two-third of those present, or (2) by letter ballot by a majority of those voting, provided at least 50 ballots are returned, subject to the limitations set forth in Article XII of the CSI Bylaws. XI. Operating Procedures A. The Executive Committee of the College of Fellows may establish such operating procedures as may be necessary to administer the activities of the College of Fellows, which shall not be in conflict with the Bylaws or operating procedures of CSI. End of Bylaws
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