If the member attends all events in this time period then the member will be removed from probation, else the member will be declared inactive. Members that stay inactive for more than 2 quarters will be removed from SME Student Chapter 18. Members on cooperative education shall be considered active and eligible to vote, unless the member was inactive before leaving for co-op. To meet SME International Guidelines, SME Student Chapter 18 officers must be National SME Members enrolled in an engineering technology or engineering major related to manufacturing. The officers shall be elected in the manner provided in the constitution and shall serve one calendar year beginning after elections.
Officers are eligible for re-election.
Elections shall be held on the last Tuesday of September each year. Officers are replaced if they leave for co-op. They are replaced until the end of their co-op or until the next regular election, whichever is sooner. No officer may hold more than one office simultaneously with the exception of student liaison to SME Chapter 16. An officer may resign from office by submitting the intention in writing to the Executive Board.