Termination Any non-elected Officer may be terminated and removed from office for failure to perform their duties as described in this Constitution and its Bylaws or by violating the Student Conduct Code. Termination and removal shall be effected by a unanimous decision between both President and Vice President, unless one of these positions is up for termination then another executive officer (as selected by the advisors) will vote in their place. A letter, giving arguments for the officer’s removal, must be provided to the officer being removed and to the remaining ASOIT Officers. The letter must be sent to ASOIT 3 days before the next General Meeting. Terminations are subject to the approval of the ASOIT Advisors. Penalty Any ASOIT Officer may be penalized by written warning from the ASOIT Advisors for failure to perform duties as outlined in the Bylaws. Failure to comply may result in further disciplinary action. (See article IV, sections: VI, VII, VIII) Absences Any ASOIT Officer will be removed from office after their second unexcused absence from a regularly scheduled meeting in any academic term or after the third unexcused absence during their term of office (see article IV, sections: VI, VII, VIII). Excused absences consist of a valid reason and advanced notification, at least six hours prior, given to, and approved by, the President or an ASOIT Advisor. In the event that the President is absent, the officer needs to be excused by an ASOIT Advisor. Article IV: Officer Elections Any currently enrolled student at Oregon Tech is eligible to vote in the Election for the officers that serve at their respective campus. The general elections is the responsibility of the Election Committee. The Election Committee is responsible for holding ASOIT Elections in a timely and proper manner including organizing applications, publicity, election material, election booths, ballot counting, etc. The Election Committee shall consist of any interested ASOIT Officers not seeking office. The Election Committee shall consist of at least four members. If needed, may be added with the approval of the remainder of the Election Committee. Open positions and application deadlines shall be posted for a minimum of two weeks prior to the application deadlines. Applicants must submit an official application by the posted application deadline to be eligible to run for office. The Elections will function in accordance with the appropriate campus ASOIT policy.
Article V: Meetings Meeting Roles and ASOIT Officer Attendance The President, or an ASOIT Officer designated by the President shall act as chair. The President votes only in the event of a tie. Officers are required to attend all General and Executive Meetings unless a justifiable reason and advanced notification is given to, and approved by, the President, or an ASOIT Advisor. General Meetings General Meetings shall be held twice a month during the academic year. The President may change General Meeting dates with notice posted at least one week prior to the earlier of either the original meeting date or the new meeting date. Quorum shall consist of at least two thirds of the ASOIT Officers, and at least half of all RSO, not including any inactive or frozen RSOs. This body shall be named “The Parliament of Owls.” All RSOs are required to have a representative present at one of the bimonthly General Meetings, unless a valid reason, and an advanced notification of at least 24 hours, is given to, and approved by, the President, or the Administrative Officer. Students may not represent more than one organization. ASOIT Officers can not represent RSOs. Any interested party may request to speak at a General Meeting by submitting a written request to the ASOIT President or an ASOIT Advisor. General Meetings are open meetings, and conform with Oregon's laws and regulations pertaining to public meetings including, but not limited to, ORS 192.610 to 192.690. Executive Meetings Any interested party may request to speak at an Executive Meeting by submitting a written or oral request to the ASOIT President, or an ASOIT Advisor. Article VI: Advisors ASOIT Advisors in Klamath Falls will be the Vice President for Student Affairs and the Director of Campus Life and in Wilsonville will be the Director of Student Services and a second faculty or staff member selected by the Director of Student Services. If significant issues arise about an advisor’s performance, the executive officers should discuss the concerns with the Vice President for Student Affairs. If the concerns are about the VPSA, the officers should speak with the President of the university. The role of advisors is to: Attend meetings and support ASOIT’s goals, activities, and projects; Assist with budget development and approve expenditures; Provide interpretation of university policies, procedures, rules, regulations, etc.; and Provide support and consultation to the officers, holding the officers