The privileges of membership of an active member once initiated may be suspended or revoked by the unanimous vote of the entire chapter. There shall be a Faculty Advisor, who shall be appointed by the Department Chairperson for an indefinite term of office. When vacancies exist, the Departmental Chairperson, with the advice of the political science faculty, may appoint temporary officers who shall serve until a regular or special election is held. All officers, except the Faculty Advisor, shall be elected by majority of those present and voting at the Spring initiation meeting, to be held on or before April 30th of each year. The current president will preside over the elections.
Potential officers can nominate themselves, or can be nominated by other members of the chapter.
Nominees may make brief speeches before the votes are cast. Votes will be cast by secret ballot. The president will cast a vote only in the case of a tie. Officers shall serve a term of one year. The Vice-President shall assist the President and Faculty Advisor in any way possible and fulfill the duties of the President in the President's absence.