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\subsubsection{Full Members}
\paragraph{}
All students currently attending a course at the University of Limerick and all current staff [permanent and part-time] and alumni of the University of Limerick and UL Students’ Union are eligible to be Full Members of the Society.\\
All students currently attending a course at the University of Limerick and all current staff [permanent and part-time] and alumni of the University of Limerick and UL Students' Union are eligible to be Full Members of the Society.\\
Attending a course for the purpose of the Constitution means pursuing any degree (undergraduate or postgraduate), full-time or part-time and includes time spent on teaching practice, co-operative education, Erasmus and link-in modules.
\paragraph{}
@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ There are three categories of Membership Fees as follows:
\end{enumerate}
\subsubsection{}
The base amount shall be determined by the Society Committee annually, taking into consideration the University’s Student Capitation.\\
The base amount shall be determined by the Society Committee annually, taking into consideration the University's Student Capitation.\\
The base amount is at the discretion of the Society Committee and shall be allocated annually.
\subsubsection{}
@ -123,37 +123,37 @@ The Committee shall be composed of the following officers:
\item Treasurer
\item Safety Officer
\item Public Relations Officer
\item Senior Systems’ Administrator
\item Senior Systems' Administrator
\item Other Officers
\end{enumerate}
of whom the Chairperson, the Secretary and the Treasurer are Core Committee Positions and two of the officers holding a Core Committee Position shall be the Society’s representatives on the Clubs’ and Societies’ Council (``\textbf{CSC}'').
of whom the Chairperson, the Secretary and the Treasurer are Core Committee Positions and two of the officers holding a Core Committee Position shall be the Society's representatives on the Clubs' and Societies' Council (``\textbf{CSC}'').
\subsubsection{The Chairperson}
The Chairperson’s duties shall include the day-to-day management of the Society.
The Chairperson's duties shall include the day-to-day management of the Society.
\subsubsection{The Secretary}
The Secretary’s duties shall include the maintenance of all necessary documentation including the Minutes of all general meetings and committee meetings, and will be responsible for the Handover Documents for the incoming Committee.\\
The Secretary's duties shall include the maintenance of all necessary documentation including the Minutes of all general meetings and committee meetings, and will be responsible for the Handover Documents for the incoming Committee.\\
The Secretary shall be responsible for routine communications within the Committee and the Society.
\subsubsection{The Treasurer}
The Treasurer’s duties shall include the maintenance of the Society’s accounts and the Society’s budget submission.
The Treasurer's duties shall include the maintenance of the Society's accounts and the Society's budget submission.
\subsubsection{The Safety Officer}
The Safety Officer’s duties shall be to ensure that the Society’s Safety Statement is relevant and achievable, that the Society ensures good safety records are kept and that the Society complies with its Safety Statement.
The Safety Officer's duties shall be to ensure that the Society's Safety Statement is relevant and achievable, that the Society ensures good safety records are kept and that the Society complies with its Safety Statement.
\subsubsection{The Public Relations Officers}
There shall be two Public Relations Officers (PRO).\\
One shall be tasked primarily with PR roles to students in computing and related courses while the second shall be responsible for general PR.\\
The PROs shall be responsible for the advertising and organising of all events and functions of the society through all means possible.\\
The publicising of events shall be aimed at the university community as well as the wider community.\\
It is incumbent upon the PROs to report to the Students’ Union newspaper, to local and, where appropriate, national press.\\
It is incumbent upon the PROs to report to the Students' Union newspaper, to local and, where appropriate, national press.\\
The office of PRO shall have the responsibility of organising all receptions held by the society, aided where necessary by other committee members.
\subsubsection{The Senior Systems’ Administrator}
The Senior Systems’ Administrator shall represent the Systems’ Administration team of the Skynet Cluster (``Skynet'') and their interests on the committee.\\
He/she shall also be responsible for conveying committee decisions to the other members of the Systems’ Administration team.\\
Any individual proposed for this role must be an existing member of the Systems’ Administration Team.
\subsubsection{The Senior Systems' Administrator}
The Senior Systems' Administrator shall represent the Systems' Administration team of the Skynet Cluster (``Skynet'') and their interests on the committee.\\
He/she shall also be responsible for conveying committee decisions to the other members of the Systems' Administration team.\\
Any individual proposed for this role must be an existing member of the Systems' Administration Team.
\subsubsection{Other Officers}
The Society may appoint other officers at the discretion of the Committee.\\
@ -165,7 +165,7 @@ Any such additional officers are not permanent officials of the Committee and ne
Subject to section 4.5, officers shall be elected at the relevant AGM (Annual General Meeting) in accordance with the provisions of section 5.2
\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.
Officers may resign by giving one week's written notice to the Secretary, or in the case of the Secretary, to the Chairperson.
\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.
@ -185,7 +185,7 @@ Each outgoing officer of the Committee must present Handover Documents at the en
(Annual General Meeting (AGM) \& Extraordinary General Meetings (EGM))
\subsubsection{}
The Committee shall give fourteen (14) days’ notice of any general meeting to all members along with a call for any submissions and motions to be submitted to the Committee in writing six (6) days in advance of the general meeting.
The Committee shall give fourteen (14) days' notice of any general meeting to all members along with a call for any submissions and motions to be submitted to the Committee in writing six (6) days in advance of the general meeting.
\subsubsection{}
Members shall be notified of general meetings in writing through at least two media (text, email, and/or posters).
@ -242,7 +242,7 @@ If the Society fails to reach quorum at the reconvened general meeting, it will
\subsection{Committee Meetings}\label{subsec:committee-meetings}
The Committee shall meet at least six (6) times per academic year with at least two(2) meetings being held in each semester.\\
Subject to the rules of this Constitution,the Committee shall determine its own quorum on election, and shall regulate its own procedures.\\
The Secretary shall give at least four (4) days’ written notice of any committee meetings.
The Secretary shall give at least four (4) days' written notice of any committee meetings.
\section{Health and Safety}\label{sec:health-and-safety}
@ -256,7 +256,7 @@ This must follow the template provided by the Health \& Safety Consultants for C
This will be available on the Clubs and Societies website.
\subsubsection{}
The Health \& Safety Statement must be reviewed annually by the Committee to ensure it remains relevant to the Society’s activities and is compliant with any legislative changes or directives issued by a governing body.
The Health \& Safety Statement must be reviewed annually by the Committee to ensure it remains relevant to the Society's activities and is compliant with any legislative changes or directives issued by a governing body.
\subsubsection{}
The Committee will inform its members of their obligations under the terms of the Health \& Safety Statement.\\
@ -290,7 +290,7 @@ The Committee and members of the Society shall comply with the disciplinary, gri
\subsection{Funds}\label{subsec:funds}
\subsubsection{}
All funds raised by the Society must be used for the express purpose of the promotion and development of Clubs \& Societies activities under the auspices of the Students’ Union except in the case of funds raised by a charity event.
All funds raised by the Society must be used for the express purpose of the promotion and development of Clubs \& Societies activities under the auspices of the Students' Union except in the case of funds raised by a charity event.
\subsubsection{}
In the event of de-recognition of the Society, any funds remaining shall revert to the Clubs \& Societies to be administered by the CSE\@.
@ -299,7 +299,7 @@ In the event of de-recognition of the Society, any funds remaining shall revert
\subsubsection{}
All accounts operated by the Society must be made known to the CSE in the annual budget.
\subsubsection{}
At least three (3) officers of the Committee, of which one must be the Treasurer,shall be nominated as signatories on the Bank Mandate for the Society’s accounts,and at least two (2) officers of which one must be the Treasurer, is required to sign off on all transactions.
At least three (3) officers of the Committee, of which one must be the Treasurer,shall be nominated as signatories on the Bank Mandate for the Society's accounts,and at least two (2) officers of which one must be the Treasurer, is required to sign off on all transactions.
\section{Equipment}\label{sec:equipment}
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\subsection{Cluster Administration}\label{subsec:cluster-administration}
\subsubsection{}
Skynet is maintained and administered by the Systems’ Administration Team.
Skynet is maintained and administered by the Systems' Administration Team.
\subsubsection{}
The Systems’ Administration Team shall be led by a Senior Systems’ Administrator who shall be elected to the committee as per 4.1.6.
The Systems' Administration Team shall be led by a Senior Systems' Administrator who shall be elected to the committee as per 4.1.6.
\subsubsection{}
Membership of the Administration Team is decided by the Administration Team.
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Members of the Administration Team are subject to the same rules regarding Privilege as regular system users.
\subsubsection{}
The Systems’ Administration Team may take whatever steps they deem necessary to ensure the stability and security of the Skynet Cluster and to ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies and laws.
The Systems' Administration Team may take whatever steps they deem necessary to ensure the stability and security of the Skynet Cluster and to ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies and laws.
\paragraph{}
Any action taken should be the minimum needed to correct the immediate issue.
@ -355,7 +355,7 @@ Any action taken should be the minimum needed to correct the immediate issue.
Any such actions should be reported to the Committee for discussion of disciplinary issues that may arise
\subsubsection{}
Where a member of the Systems’ Administration Team is the subject of a pending disciplinary action, their administrative privileges shall be revoked pending the outcome of the disciplinary action.
Where a member of the Systems' Administration Team is the subject of a pending disciplinary action, their administrative privileges shall be revoked pending the outcome of the disciplinary action.
\subsection{Skynet Accounts}\label{subsec:skynet-accounts}
\subsubsection{}
@ -393,13 +393,13 @@ The Society shall comply with the Clubs and Societies Executive Club and Society
\section{Interpretation}\label{sec:interpretation}
\subsection{Interpretation of the Constitution}\label{subsec:interpretation-of-the-constitution}
Where a dispute arises as to the meaning of this Constitution or a dispute as to a conflict between this Constitution and the Constitution of the University of Limerick Students’ Union, then the dispute shall be referred to an arbitrator to be appointed by the President of the University of Limerick Students’ Union and the arbitrator’s decision is final.
Where a dispute arises as to the meaning of this Constitution or a dispute as to a conflict between this Constitution and the Constitution of the University of Limerick Students' Union, then the dispute shall be referred to an arbitrator to be appointed by the President of the University of Limerick Students' Union and the arbitrator's decision is final.
\section{Privileges Tribunal}\label{sec:privileges-tribunal}
\subsection{Purpose}\label{subsec:purpose}
The tribunal shall be responsible for determining the degree of privileges that Skynet accounts have.\\
When deciding privileges, the tribunal has the power to revoke accounts in cases of serious offences, used at its own discretion.\\The tribunal’s decision is final.
When deciding privileges, the tribunal has the power to revoke accounts in cases of serious offences, used at its own discretion.\\The tribunal's decision is final.
\subsection{Scope}\label{subsec:scope}
The tribunal will only deal with breaches of the AUP or other issues related to the safe and smooth running of the Skynet Cluster
@ -408,11 +408,11 @@ The tribunal will only deal with breaches of the AUP or other issues related to
Society disciplinary issues will be dealt with as outlined in Section 7.
\subsubsection{}
The Privileges Tribunal may refer a case for further disciplinary action in cases where a user’s actions fall under the provisions of Section 7.
The Privileges Tribunal may refer a case for further disciplinary action in cases where a user's actions fall under the provisions of Section 7.
\subsection{Membership}\label{subsec:membership}
The Tribunal shall consist of the elected committee plus two Systems’ Administrators.
The Tribunal shall consist of the elected committee plus two Systems' Administrators.
\subsection{Conflict of Interest}\label{subsec:conflict-of-interest}
Where a member of the Tribunal faces a conflict of interest, they shall declare this conflict of interest and excuse themselves from the Tribunal for that sitting.
@ -444,7 +444,7 @@ The following constitute breaches of discipline:
\item The quorum for a meeting of the Discipline Committee shall be three (3).\\
Voting shall be by secret ballot, and the elected Chairperson of the Discipline Committee shall be entitled to vote and not have a casting vote.\\
A majority of those present and voting shall be required to find a member in breach of discipline.\\
The Discipline Committee shall have power to caution, discipline, and sanction such member in such manner as it considers appropriate, or to suspend the member’s membership for such period as it considers appropriate, or to expel the member from membership of the Society/Club or of any committee thereof, or to impose such condition on members continued membership as the Discipline Committee considers appropriate.
The Discipline Committee shall have power to caution, discipline, and sanction such member in such manner as it considers appropriate, or to suspend the member's membership for such period as it considers appropriate, or to expel the member from membership of the Society/Club or of any committee thereof, or to impose such condition on members continued membership as the Discipline Committee considers appropriate.
\item During a period of suspension, a member shall be denied all rights and privileges of membership.\\
In the event of suspension or expulsion the member shall not be entitled to a refund of the whole or any part of the Membership Fee for the year(s) in which a suspension or expulsion occurs, and any Membership Fee falling due within the period of suspension shall remain due and payable.
\item A member desiring to appeal against the finding of the Discipline Committee and/or against the sanction imposed may within fourteen (14) days of the decision request the CSE to consider the appeal.\\
@ -504,7 +504,7 @@ If an informal approach is inappropriate or if, after the informal stage, the bu
\begin{enumerate}
\item The complainant should make a formal complaint, in writing, to the Club committee detailing precise details of actual incidents of bullying/harassment; for example, state the name of the alleged perpetrator, the nature of the complaint, dates and times of when the incidents occurred, witnesses, and any action that the complainant may already have taken, if any.
\item The alleged perpetrator(s) should be notified in writing that an allegation of bullying has been made against them.\\
They should be given a copy of the complainant’s statement as soon as is practicable and advised that they shall be afforded a fair opportunity to respond to the allegation(s), within specified time limits.\\
They should be given a copy of the complainant's statement as soon as is practicable and advised that they shall be afforded a fair opportunity to respond to the allegation(s), within specified time limits.\\
No outcome regarding the complaint will be made until a full and fair investigation has taken place.
\item Before commencing an investigation, the Club committee may take the decision to exclude the alleged perpetrator from any Club activities while the investigation is ongoing if it is deemed appropriate.\\
This in no way implies any wrong doing on the part of the perpetrator but will be taken as a cautionary measure to prevent exacerbating the situation between the complainant and the alleged perpetrator.
@ -526,7 +526,7 @@ If an informal approach is inappropriate or if, after the informal stage, the bu
\subsection{Appeals Process}\label{subsec:appeals-process}
If either party is unhappy with the outcome of the investigation, both parties have the right to appeal to the Clubs and Societies Executive Committee within 5 working days of the findings being issued.\\
A party, who wishes to appeal the outcome, should put the reason for the appeal in writing and address it to the Students’ Union President.\\
A party, who wishes to appeal the outcome, should put the reason for the appeal in writing and address it to the Students' Union President.\\
Upon receiving the appeal letter, the Clubs and Societies Executive Committee will appoint two members of the Committee to hear the appeal.\\
They may choose to conduct further investigations or implement a new investigation.\\
A decision regarding the outcome should be taken within ten working days of receiving the appeal.
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All involved will be reminded of this throughout the investigation process.
\section{Legal Protocol}\label{sec:legal-protocol2}
Clubs’ and Societies’ Protocol on Legal Proceedings [Passed 24/02/09]
Clubs' and Societies' Protocol on Legal Proceedings [Passed 24/02/09]
\subsection{Step 1}\label{subsec:step-1}
A formal request must be made from a Club or Society to the Clubs \& Societies Executive prior to any legal advises being sought to the Clubs \& Societies Executive.\\
The formal request will be in written form outlining in detail the time line of alleged grievance and how it effects the clubs activities or good name.\\
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\subsection{Step 4}\label{subsec:step-4}
Clubs \& Societies Executive retain the right to sanction or reject the initiation of any legal action or proceeding subject to the legal advises at any time.\\
This shall be on the grounds that no one club or society may unnecessarily expose the level of risk to the overall integrity of the University of Limerick’s Clubs and Societies.
This shall be on the grounds that no one club or society may unnecessarily expose the level of risk to the overall integrity of the University of Limerick's Clubs and Societies.
\end{document}