Article I-The Name:
The name of this organization shall be Engineers without Borders at Oklahoma State University and shall be referred to as "EWB-OSU."

Article II -Purpose:
The purpose of this organization shall be as follows:

• Create a sense of excitement and enthusiasm about solving technical development problems within a cultural and social context by bringing together those who are interested and encouraging discussion amongst them to solve the problem together.
• Organize project team(s) to design and implement engineering projects either locally or internationally.
• Publicize research opportunities and encourage students to undertake research on technical development problems, and to ensure that the completed research is returned to the EWB-USA database.
• Collaborate with EWB-USA to ensure the quality and appropriateness of the engineering package and the end product for the community

Article III -Officers:

Section 1.
The officers of this organization shall be President, Vice President, Treasurer, Project Manager, Fundraising chair, Service Chair, StuCo Representative and Webmaster. Other officer position may be added as needed. The line of succession shall be the order that the officers are discussed in Article III, section 3.

Section 2.
Qualifications for officers in this organization shall be -

• To support the values and mission of EWB-USA.

• Be aware of the risks and dangers of the projects in which they are involved.
• Realize that they will have no compensation for themselves or from their beneficiaries for their participation in such projects.
• Work within the project framework and be an integral part of the design team. Be responsible for those tasks for which they have volunteered.
• Be aware of the cultural and social implications of the proposed technological changes brought about by the implementation of a project.
• Meet the qualifications for student officer as set by Oklahoma State University which are full time student, GPA of at least 2.0, and in good standing with the organization.

Section 3
Duties of the officers as stated for each position-

• Give reminders of the meeting time to all members.

President:

• Responsible for the activities and actions of the organization.
• Represent or choose a representative for the organization for any necessary functions.
• Set the agenda and connected the meetings.
• Give reminders of the meeting time to all members.

Vice President:

• Assist the President in any necessary manner profiting the chapter.
• Preside as President in the absence of the president.
• Keep and distribute the minutes of each meeting.
• Present the minutes from the previous meeting for approval and revision.
• File any paperwork with Engineers without Borders-USA or with OSU.

Treasurer:

• Keep records of the financial transactions.
• Disburse funds under the approval of the advisor and acting President.
• Update the chapter of the current financial status, and keep record of membership.
• Pays national dues on time to EWB International.
• Remain in contact and keep the account in good standing with EWB International.
• File for AFAP, CEAT Rainy Day, and SGA Co-sponsorship.

Project Manager

• Complete project forms for EWB and send them in a timely manner.
• Set a plan of action to follow for projects.
• Encouraged participation in the projects
• Organized the team and communicate with the regularly. 
• Communicating with the local contacts about the status and development of the project.
• Gathered information on traveling.
• Establish equipment and material needs for the project.

Fundraising Chair

• Coordinates and organizes fundraising activities, including publicizing activities when applicable.
• Creates promotional material to distribute to potential donors.
• Corresponds with corporate sponsors to establish and continue a working relationship.

Service Chair

• Coordinates and organizes local service activities or projects.
• Keeps track of member involvement in activities and creates documentation.
• Publicizes service activities on campus and in the community.

StuCo Representative

• Attend ALL CEAT Student Council meetings.
• Responsible for finding a proxy and making sure the proxy attends meetings if unavailable.
• Work as many events as needed to ensure the 50 points required by CEAT Student Council are earned.

Webmaster:

• Keep the chapter website current.

• Post any announcement, information, and activities under the approval of the advisor and the president.
• Start and end each meeting according at established time.
• Keep a record of the chapters activities.

Section 4

The elections of this organization shall be the third to last official meeting of the spring semester.

Nominations for office will be open until the time of the vote, and a vote shall be cast before the end of the meeting. In the event that an office is not filled, a special election may be held throughout the school year. If an officer becomes unable to fulfill the duties of office, the officer may resign at the next meeting.  Newly elected officers will perform one meeting in tandem with the current officers and one meeting on their own before the end of the spring semester.

If an officer neglects the duties of office, the matter must be discussed during the meeting, and a vote to remove the officer from office shall be taken. The vote must have a two-thirds majority of those in attendance. In the event of a tie, the highest officer present may cast a deciding vote. Neglecting duties is constituted by missing two consecutive meetings, not fulfilling the duties as stated in the constitution, or failing to meet the qualifications as stated in the constitution.

Section 5

This organization must have at least one advisor. In the event that an advisor is no longer willing to be apart of EWB-OSU, the advisor must resign at the next meeting. The advisor must be from an engineering field or related area and a full time faculty or staff member. An advisor must be in attendance at all meetings. Any time the advisor needs to give a decision to approve or reject an item, it must be done in a timely manner, and guided the chapter in decisions, but can not submit a ballot.  The Faculty Advisor for the student chapter is the university’s point of contact with EWB-USA, and will support the student chapter in its project endeavors.

 

Article IV -Quorum

To hold a meeting there must be at least 50% + 1 of membership, one officer, and an advisor present.  However, subsequent officers may be counted in deciding quorum.

Article V -Membership

Each member must have an interest in helping the community, in technology, and a willingness to fulfill their assignments. Each student must full fill the requirements to become a national member, and pay dues to the Engineers Without Borders at Oklahoma State University chapter.

Article VI -Dues

The dues will be a percentage of the EWB-USA chapter fee as set at the beginning of the school year by the officers and advisor.

Article VII -By-laws

A by-law may be passed at any regular meeting of the organization by a majority vote of those in attendance provided a quorum is present.

Article VIII- reports to campus life office

Section 1

At the beginning of the fall semester, EWB-OSU, shall report the name of its officers and advisors to the Department of Campus Life, and shall promptly report any changes that occur during the school year.

Section 2

At the beginning of the fall semester, EWB-OSU will file with the Department of Campus Life a signed “Affirmation of Compliance.”

Section 3

The funds of EWB-OSU will be deposited with the university banking services, including the OSU Foundation or EWB International.  These funds will be audited yearly, preferably at the time a new treasure is elected.

Section 4

It is understood that failure to submit such materials, either through continued negligence or willful omission, may result in suspension of the charter of the organization by the Committee on Student Organizations.