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CONSTITUTION OF THE ROCK ISLAND AREA CHAPTER OF THE ILLINOIS COMPUTING EDUCATORS

ARTICLE I. NAME AND DEFINITION
The name of the organization shall be the Rock Island Area Chapter of the Illinois Computing Educators. It shall be referred to as RICE for the remainder of the Constitution. RICE shall be a not-for-profit charitable and educational organization. As an affiliate of the Illinois Computing Educators our organization subscribes to that corporations CONSTITUTION and BY-LAWS.

ARTICLE II. PURPOSE
A. Promote the development, growth, and use of computers and technology in all facets of the educational process.

B. Assist in the professional growth and development of its members and other interested parties in the use of computers and technology.

C. Facilitate the dissemination of information concerning computing and technology.

ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to any person or organization that has an interest in the instructional use of computers and technology and who also subscribes to the stated PURPOSE of RICE.

SECTION 1. CURRENT MEMBERSHIP Active membership shall be limited to those persons whose dues are paid for the current membership year.

SECTION 2. TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP
A. Individual (VOTING)
B. Student (VOTING)
C. Business and Industry (NON-VOTING)

ARTICLE IV. GOVERNANCE
SECTION 1. OFFICERS The officers of RICE shall be President, President-Elect, Immediate Past President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

SECTION 2. EXECUTIVE BOARD The Executive Board shall consist of President, President-Elect, Immediate Past President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Duties as assigned in the RICE By laws.

SECTION 3. GOVERNING BOARD
A.Voting members of the Governing Board shall consist of the Executive Board, the Chairpersons of standing committees, and the Regional Vice President (if present in the Chapter.)

B. Non-voting members by the invitation of the Executive Board may sit with the Governing Board.

SECTION 4. VACANCIES
A.Executive Board

Any Executive Board position, which becomes vacant, will be filled by Executive Board appointment and subject to confirmation of the Governing Board.

B. Governing Board

Any voting position on the Governing Board, with the exception of Executive Board members and Regional Vice Presidents, shall be appointed by the President with the approval of the Executive Board. Regional Vice Presidents shall be replaced by their regions.

ARTICLE V. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Election of the Executive Board will occur annually. It will be accomplished either by mail or at an Annual Meeting as directed by the Governing Board.

ARTICLE VI. AMENDMENT(S)
SECTION 1. PROCESS Amendment(s) to the RICE Constitution must be submitted in writing at least 30 days prior to the next scheduled meeting of the Executive Board. Within 30 days the Executive Board will refer the amendment to acommittee appointed by the Executive Committee for review and recommendation. The Review Committee will report to the Governing Board within 60 days. The Governing Board will vote to either reject or send to the membership for approval the amendment(s).

SECTION 2. NOTICE The Governing Board will notify the voting membership in writing with in 30 days of the Annual Meeting or 45 days if the mail voting procedure is used. The notice will contain both present and proposed language.

SECTION 3. VOTING The Constitution of RICE may be amended by a two-thirds majority of those members voting at an Annual Meeting or if an Annual Meeting is not held, the Constitution may be amended by a two-thirds majority of those members voting by mail.

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