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@ -157,7 +157,7 @@ Any member who wishes to resign must do so by giving the Secretary at least four
\subsection{Code of Conduct}\label{subsec:code-of-conduct}
In spaces where UL Computer Society is present, and where members are representing the Society said members are expected to follow any local Rules or Code of Conduct.\\
Failure to do so may bring the name of the Society into disrepute.
Failure to do so will bring the name of the Society/University of Limerick into disrepute which may result in disciplinary action up to and including: removal from committee (if applicable) and/or expulsion from the Society as a whole.
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Examples of such spaces:
@ -176,6 +176,8 @@ Examples of such spaces:
\end{itemize}
\end{itemize}
% Members are bound to teh constitution before tehy even sign up to teh society
% Its a tickbox on signup, but no harm having some redundancy
\subsection{Constitution}\label{subsec:constitution}
All members of the Society are bound by this constitution.
@ -208,12 +210,13 @@ The following roles are considered Core by C\&S shall be the Society's represent
\paragraph{Prior Experience}
\subparagraph{}
Nominees for Core positions are expected to have served in a Computer Society Committee Position for at least one (1) semester beforehand.\\
However, this prerequisite can be waived if none of the nominees put forward have the prior experience.
Nominees for Core positions are preferred to have served in a Computer Society Committee Position for at least one (1) semester beforehand.\\
However, this prerequisite can be waived if none of the nominees put forward have the prior experience.\\
Experiences from other Clubs/Societies or another applicable source
\subparagraph{}
Nominees for Chairperson are expected to have served in a Computer Society Committee Position for at least two (2) semesters beforehand.\\
However, this prerequisite can be reduced if none of the nominees put forward have the two semesters requested..
However, this prerequisite can be reduced if none of the nominees put forward have the two semesters requested.
\subsubsection{The Chairperson}
The Chairperson's duties shall include the day-to-day management of the Society.
@ -253,8 +256,11 @@ Subject to section 4.5, officers shall be elected at the relevant AGM (Annual Ge
\subsection{Resignation of Officers}\label{subsec:resignation-of-officers}
Officers may resign by giving one week's written notice to the Secretary, or in the case of the Secretary, to the Chairperson.
\subsection{Removal of Officers}\label{subsec:removal-of-officers}
Committee members may be removed from the committee through alternative methods in line with the regulations outlined in the Constitution.
%% Not a good thing to do without explicity calling for a vote
%\subsection{Removal of Officers}\label{subsec:removal-of-officers}
%Committee members may be removed from the committee through impeachment.\\
%
%This requires a committee meeting with quorum.\\
\subsection{Retirement of Officers}\label{subsec:retirement-of-officers}
All officers shall retire at the AGM immediately prior to the election of the new Committee and that Committee for the following year shall be elected in accordance with the provisions of section 5.2.
@ -337,6 +343,12 @@ The Secretary shall give at least four (4) days' written notice of any committee
Should a scenario arise where the Committee does not unanimously agree on a course of action, the Committee shall vote on which course of action shall be undertaken.\\
This vote requires a simple majority to pass.
\paragraph{Quorum}
Quorum will be a minimum of four (4) for the five (5) Core committee.\\
For each additional two (2) committee members quorum increases by one (1).\\
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Advisors and Subcommittees are excluded from these calculations.
\paragraph{}
Should a vote on any topic outlined in this constitution (Chair decision override, vote of impeachment, etc.), the voting criteria outlined in this constitution shall be upheld.