Classified Advisory Committee Bylaws<\/p>\n
4.27.1 – Committee Membership<\/p>\n
4.27.1.1 Eligibility<\/p>\n
Eligible employees include any member of the classified staff employed full time and granted
\npermanent status.
\n4.27.1.2 Representation<\/p>\n
The Committee shall consist of 13 members with representatives from the following areas:
\n\u2022 Mamie Bourgeois Award Recipients (3)
\n\u2022 NSU Outstanding Trades Employee Award Recipients (3)
\n\u2022 Appointed Committee Members (7)<\/p>\n
4.27.1.3 Term<\/p>\n
A term shall be defined as a three-year period beginning on July 1 (or unless otherwise
\namended) and ending on June 30 of the fiscal year.<\/p>\n
Term Limits for Elected Members
\nElected members are limited to one term. After a one-term absence, an employee may
\nbe nominated again. In the event, an elected member becomes an appointed member
\n(award recipient), they will serve on the Committee for three additional years beginning
\nJuly 1.<\/p>\n
Term Limit for Appointed Members<\/p>\n
Appointed members are limited to one term.<\/p>\n
4.27.1.4 Elections<\/p>\n
Elections shall be held as Committee positions for elected members become available. The
\nCommittee Chair will obtain a list of eligible employees from the Human Resource Office to
\npresent at the next meeting and Committee members will nominate employees for each vacant
\nposition. The Committee Chair will forward the list of nominees to the University President for
\napproval.<\/p>\n
4.27.1.5 Vacant Positions for Elected Members<\/p>\n
In the event an elected Committee member should leave the University, resign from their
\nCommittee position, or is otherwise unable to fulfill his\/her duties, the Committee will meet to
\nfill the vacant position. Nominees will be selected and submitted to the University President for
\napproval. As determined by the President, the newly elected member shall complete the term
\nof the exiting member or complete the full term limit assigned to incoming members.<\/p>\n
4.27.1.6 Vacant Positions for Appointed Members<\/p>\n
Appointed members consist of the Mamie Bourgeois Award recipients and the Outstanding
\nTrades Employee Award recipients for the previous three years. In the event an appointed
\nmember should leave the University, resign from the Committee, or is otherwise unable to
\nfulfill his\/her duties, the position will be filled for the remainder of the term by another
\nnominee.<\/p>\n
4.27.2 – Officers<\/p>\n
4.27.2.1 Election of Officers<\/p>\n
The election of officers shall be facilitated by the outgoing Chair. At this meeting, Committee
\nmembers may nominate themselves or any other Committee member for any of the three
\nofficers. Each member present at the meeting shall cast one vote for each office. The votes will
\nbe counted and the unanimous results will be announced immediately.<\/p>\n
4.27.2.2 Term of Officers<\/p>\n
Each officer shall be elected for the duration of their term. If the officer resigns or is otherwise
\nunable to fulfill their duties, the Committee shall meet to elect a replacement for the remainder
\nof the term. Following a one-year absence from an office, a Committee member may serve
\nagain for the same office.<\/p>\n
4.27.2.3 Primary Duties<\/p>\n
The Chair shall:
\n\u2022 Facilitate all meetings;
\n\u2022 Meet with the University President as necessary;
\n\u2022 Submit written reports, responses and recommendations to the University President as
\nnecessary
\n\u2022 Represent the Classified Advisory Committee on other university committees seeking
\nclassified staff representation
\n\u2022 Submit approved minutes to the University President
\nThe Co-Chair shall:
\n\u2022 Fulfill the Chair\u2019s obligations in his\/her absence;
\n\u2022 Assist with the Chair\u2019s duties as requested by the Chair;
\nThe Secretary shall:
\n\u2022 Schedule and create an agenda for all meetings;
\n\u2022 Record minutes of all Committee meetings;
\n\u2022 Keep records of all minutes and election details
\n\u2022 Notify classified employees of meeting dates, times and location
\n\u2022 Send meeting minutes to all classified employees<\/p>\n
4.27.3 \u2013 Meetings<\/p>\n
4.27.3.1 Frequency of Meetings<\/p>\n
A minimum of two (2) meetings shall be held during each of the fall and spring semesters and
\none (1) during the summer session.<\/p>\n
4.27.3.2 Emergency Meetings<\/p>\n
Emergency meetings may be called by the Chair in response to a special request or need from
\nthe University President, or another organization.<\/p>\n
4.27.3.3 Agenda<\/p>\n
An informal meeting agenda will be created by the Secretary prior to each meeting. The
\nagenda will be included in the email giving the date\/time of the next meeting. Committee
\nmembers may submit to the Secretary items to appear on the agenda prior to the meeting
\ndate.<\/p>\n
4.27.3.4 Meeting Format<\/p>\n
All meetings are open to all Classified employees. However, an individual may be invited to the
\nmeeting to provide data or other pertinent information as needed.<\/p>\n
4.27.3.5 Meeting Procedures<\/p>\n
The Chair will call the meeting to order. The Chair may ask the Committee to vote, as
\nnecessary, during meetings. The members present at the meeting will decide the outcome.<\/p>\n
4.27.3.6 Information Submitted by Employees<\/p>\n
If concerns, questions, or recommendations are submitted by an individual to any Committee
\nmember, that member will immediately inform other Committee members of the request by
\nemail. The Chair will respond to that individual by email within 3 business days and state that
\nthe Committee appreciates the input and will address the issue at the next meeting. If the
\nChair is not available, the Co-Chair will respond. If the Co-Chair is not available, the Secretary
\nwill respond.<\/p>\n
4.27.3.7 Minutes<\/p>\n
Meeting minutes shall be sent by email to all classified within five working days of the meeting.
\nCommittee members have five working days to send any corrections by email to the Secretary.<\/p>\n
4.27.4 Amendment of Bylaws<\/p>\n
Bylaws may be amended as needed. The amendment shall be discussed and voted on during a
\nCommittee meeting. The members present at the meeting will decide if the amendment is
\naccepted. New bylaws will be submitted to the University President for approval.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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