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BYLAWS THE THIS VERSION ADOPTED BY THE CHAPTER December 7, 1996 For most recent version click here TABLE
OF CONTENTS PREAMBLE..............................................................................................................................
2 BYLAW 1 -
NAME....................................................................................................................
2 BYLAW 2 -
OBJECTIVES.......................................................................................................
3 BYLAW 3 -
JURISDICTION.....................................................................................................
4 BYLAW 4 -
MEMBERSHIP.....................................................................................................
4 BYLAW 5 -
DISCIPLINE..........................................................................................................
4 BYLAW 6 - AFFILIATED
GROUPS.......................................................................................
5 BYLAW 7 - FISCAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE YEARS.........................................................
5 BYLAW 8 - DUES AND
ASSESSMENTS............................................................................
5 BYLAW 9 - BOARD OF
DIRECTORS...................................................................................
6 BYLAW 10 - LETTER BALLOTS OF THE
BOARD............................................................. 7 BYLAW 11 - OFFICERS AND
DIRECTORS........................................................................
8 BYLAW 12 - NOMINATION
AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.......... 10 BYLAW 13 -
LIMITATIONS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES........................................................ 12 BYLAW 14 -
HEADQUARTERS............................................................................................
12 BYLAW 15 -
COMMITTEES...................................................................................................
13 BYLAW 16 - PRACTICE
DIVISIONS.....................................................................................
14 BYLAW 17 -
MEETINGS.........................................................................................................
15 BYLAW 18 -
PARLIAMENTARY
PROCEDURE.................................................................. 15 BYLAW 19 - OFFICIAL
PERIODICAL...................................................................................
16 BYLAW 20 - THE BYLAW 21 -
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE.................................................................................
17 BYLAW 22 -
AMENDMENTS.................................................................................................
17 BYLAW 23 -
EFFECTIVE DATE............................................................................................
17 CHAPTER BYLAWS PREAMBLE WHEREAS,
certain Professional Engineers residing in the general vicinity of the City
of Philadelphia in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, who have been duly
registered according to law by the State Registration Board for Professional
Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
have applied for a Charter giving authority to organize a local Chapter of
the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers, and WHEREAS,
the aforesaid Charter giving authority to so organize has been granted by the
Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, under date of April 2,1934, THEREFORE,
recognizing that service to the public and to the profession is a fundamental
obligation of the professional engineer, the Philadelphia Chapter of the
Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers does hereby dedicate itself to
the promotion and protection of the profession of engineering as a social and
economic influence vital to the welfare of the community, the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, the United States of America and all mankind, and THEREFORE,
in accordance with the aforesaid Charter, the Philadelphia Chapter of the
Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers does hereby adopt these Bylaws
of operation. BYLAW 1 -- NAME SECTION 1. The name of this
organization shall be the Philadelphia Chapter of the Pennsylvania Society of
Professional Engineers, hereinafter called the Chapter. SECTION 2. The Chapter shall
be a member Chapter of the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers
which is incorporated as a nonprofit organization under the laws of the SECTION 3. The State Society and its chapters are members of the National
Society of Professional Engineers, a national organization of like aims and
purposes, hereinafter called the National Society or NSPE. SECTION 4. The Chapter subscribes to and supports the State Society
“CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS” and the Code of Ethics of the State
Society and the National Society. BYLAW 2 -- OBJECTIVES SECTION 1. The objectives of the Chapter shall be in harmony with and
support of those objectives of the State Society and NSPE and include, but
are not limited to, the following: a.
Advance and promote the public welfare. b.
Advance the professional, social, and economic interests of the profession. c. Strive throughout the profession to make
licensure a more meaningful acknowledgment of individual achievement
reflected by education and practice, and encourage all qualified engineers to
seek the legal status of licensure. d. Endeavor to unite
all qualified engineers in the Chapter area in one organization. e.
Stimulate and develop professional concepts among all engineers. f. Advance self-education and
self-improvement, and motivate practicing engineers to upgrade and expand
their competence through continuing study. g. Develop the civic consciousness in
members of the engineering profession, and serve the public good by support
of and cooperation with local and other public officials. h. Represent the engineering profession in
civic matters of interest to the Chapter and the profession. i. Promote high
standards of engineering education j. Cultivate public
appreciation for the work of the engineer through improved public relations. k.
Provide a forum for effective exchange and advancement of knowledge of
matters of concern to the profession. l. Assist
well-qualified and properly-motivated young people in obtaining reliable
information concerning the profession of engineering. m Establish and preserve high standards of ethical
conduct and practice by members of the profession. SECTION 2. These objectives
are to be accomplished by encouraging members to: confer and make suggestions
regarding matters of policy; cooperate with other chapters, local engineering
societies, and civic associations in matters of common interest and public
concern; initiate studies of local engineering problems; and foster closer
personal acquaintance and a spirit of cooperation amongst engineers and
between the engineers and the local community. BYLAW 3 -- JURISDICTION SECTION 1. The jurisdiction of
this Chapter shall extend over and embrace the County and City of BYLAW 4 -- MEMBERSHIP SECTION 1. Criteria for
membership shall be prescribed by the “CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS”
of the State Society. BYLAW 5 -- DISCIPLINE SECTION 1. Charges or
complaints of alleged violations of the Code of Ethics or of laws and
regulations governing the profession may be filed in writing by anyone having
factual knowledge of the matters; charges concerning the Bylaws shall be
filed by a member in good standing. Each member is responsible to render
written reports of factual knowledge of alleged violations of the Code of
Ethics. All charges must be filed with the Secretary of the State Society or
the Chapter or with the chair of the Ethical Practices Committee of the State
Society or the Chapter. SECTION 2. An initial informal
investigation of alleged violations should be made by the Ethical Practices
Committee of the Chapter. When such informal investigation indicates that a
formal investigation is warranted, the matter shall be promptly directed to
the attention of the State Society President for appropriate action. BYLAW 6 -- AFFILIATED GROUPS SECTION 1. A Chapter Auxiliary
may be established with approval of the Chapter Board of Directors. The
purposes of an Auxiliary shall be to assist in promoting the best interests
of the professional engineer and the Society. The Auxiliary shall be
responsible to the Chapter for its policies including ratification of
Operating Rules and Procedures. BYLAW 7 -- FISCAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE YEARS SECTION 1. The fiscal year of
the Chapter shall be from June 1 through May 31. SECTION 2. The administrative
year of the Chapter shall be from Annual Meeting to Annual Meeting. BYLAW 8 -- DUES AND ASSESSMENTS SECTION 1. The Chapter dues
shall be annually determined by the Chapter's Board of Directors. Dues shall
be in addition to those of the State and National Societies and shall include
subscription to the Chapter publication. SECTION 2. The Chapter's
portion of the dues collected by the collecting agents will be returned to
the Chapter Treasurer. SECTION 3. The schedule and
conditions for dues payment, delinquency, dropping from membership,
reinstatement to membership, and full or partial waiver of dues shall be as
prescribed by the “CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS” of the State Society. SECTION 4. Assessments may be
authorized only by vote of the membership. Assessments will only be
considered upon a majority vote of the Board or upon petition by 15 Chapter
members. Authorization requires a three-fourths vote of Chapter members
present at a Chapter meeting, called after approval by the Board, with notice
of proposed action being presented at a prior meeting and written notice of
the intent published in the Chapter's official periodical. BYLAW 9 -- BOARD OF DIRECTORS SECTION 1. The Chapter shall
be administered by a Board of Directors, hereinafter called the Board, which
shall consist of the two living most recent Past-Presidents holding current
membership in the Chapter, the officers of the Chapter, Chapter Directors,
State Director, and the Alternate State Director. A majority of the Board
shall constitute a quorum, provided at least four officers and four Directors
are present at any regular or duly called meeting. An affirmative vote of a
majority of the Board members present at any regular or duly called meeting
shall be required to pass any motion consistent with this or any other
provisions of the Chapter Bylaws unless otherwise provided in these Bylaws.
Voting shall be limited to one vote per Board member regardless of the number
of Board positions any one member may hold. No person shall be nominated,
elected or allowed to serve on the Board unless he or she holds current
membership in good standing in the Chapter, State Society, and NSPE National
Society. SECTION 2. The Board shall
have full authority to carry on the business of the Chapter. It shall be
responsible for the direction and general supervision of all matters
pertaining to the Chapter. It shall adopt and monitor a budget and cause the
accounts of the Treasurer to be audited not less than once a year. SECTION 3. The Board shall
provide for and superintend the publication and distribution of all
proceedings or transactions of the Chapter and shall appoint an editor and
publish an official periodical for the Chapter. SECTION 4. The Board shall be
empowered to transfer such funds as may be advisable for the development of
The Philadelphia Chapter Fund. A two-thirds vote of the total Board shall be
required to authorize expenditures from this Fund for other than investment
or reinvestment. SECTION 5. The Board shall be
convened prior to the first Chapter meeting of each administrative year and
on the first Thursday of each month from October to May inclusive, except as
otherwise directed by the President. The Board shall hold at least eight
regularly scheduled meetings annually. The Board shall hold special meetings
at the call of the President or by request of at least five members of the
Board. SECTION 6. A notice of any
special meeting of the Board shall be mailed to reach each member of the
Board, or each member of the Board shall otherwise be notified, at least five
days prior to the scheduled date thereof. An agenda and copy of each report
and resolution, or other notification or action to be considered at such
meeting, shall accompany the notice of the meeting and no other matters shall
be considered at such meeting. SECTION 7. The Board may, at its discretion, authorize the appointment of
assistant officers. Such appointees, unless already members of the Board,
shall not be considered as members of the Board and shall not be entitled to
vote as such. SECTION 8. In case of the disability or neglect in the performance of duty
by any officer or Director of the Chapter, the Board shall have the power by
a three-fourths vote of its members to declare the office vacant and shall
fill the vacancy as provided in Bylaws 11 and 12. SECTION 9. An Executive Committee, consisting of the officers, the State
Director, and the Immediate Past President serving on the Board, shall be
empowered to carry on such business between meetings of the Board as may be
urgent, with such actions subject to formal ratification at the succeeding
meeting of the Board. The Executive Committee may, as a matter of continuing
responsibility, process all routine matters to facilitate the efficient
operation of the full Board. It shall meet at the call of the President or on
request of the members of the Committee. BYLAW 10 -- LETTER BALLOTS OF THE BOARD SECTION 1. The President may
at any time direct the Secretary to submit any question to the members of the
Board by means of a letter ballot. SECTION 2. Upon direction of the majority of the members of the Board
present at any meeting, where less than all members of the Board are present,
the Secretary shall submit any question to the members of the Board by means
of a letter ballot. SECTION 3. A majority of all votes received within 15 days of the mailing
of the ballots shall decide the question, provided votes are received from at
least two-thirds of the total membership of the Board. SECTION 4. The Secretary shall record, as part of the minutes of the Board
meeting immediately following the date of the close of the balloting
question, the date of the mailing and return date of the ballots and the
names and votes of all Board members. BYLAW 11 -- OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS SECTION 1. The Chapter shall have as officers, a President, a
President-Elect, two Vice Presidents, a Secretary, a Membership Secretary,
and a Treasurer. Vice-Presidents, Secretary, Membership Secretary, and
Treasurer may succeed themselves in office. SECTION 2. President -- The
President shall have the following duties: a Preside at the
meetings of the Chapter and of the Board of Directors. b. Be ex officio, a
member of all committees. c. Appoint the chair and members of all
committees. d. Have general direction of the business of
the Chapter. SECTION 3. President-Elect -- The President-Elect, who shall have
previously served as an officer or Director, shall be elected annually and
shall have the following duties: a.
Shall act for the President in the President's absence or when the President
is unable to perform the duties of the office as determined by the Board. b.
Shall undertake assignments at the request of the President or the Board of
Directors. c.
Prepare programs for the next administrative year and serve as Chair of the
Chapter Planning and Development Committee. d.
Shall assume the office of President upon the completion of the term of
office as President-Elect and serve as President for one year. e. Shall automatically
assume the office of President in the event of a vacancy in the office of the
President. SECTION 4. Vice Presidents --
Two Vice Presidents, who shall have served previously as an officer or
Director, shall be elected annually. In order of precedence established by
the Board, they may act for the President and/or the President-Elect in their
absences. In case of the inability of the President and/or the
President-Elect to perform their duties, as determined by the Board, it shall
be the duty of the Vice President so designated to act. The Vice Presidents
shall coordinate the work of the various committees as may be assigned by the
President. SECTION 5. Secretary -- The
Secretary shall be elected annually and shall perform such duties as are
required by law or as assigned by the Board. The Secretary shall prepare a
written record of the proceedings of the Chapter and the Board and shall act
as the administrative officer of the Chapter. At the conclusion of the term
of office, the Secretary shall turn over to the Secretary’s successor,
all books, records, documents, and other property of the Chapter in custody.
In extenuating circumstances, checks may be drawn by the Secretary against
funds of the Chapter, if countersigned by the President or President-Elect,
when such payments are known to be proper and authorized by the Board. The
Secretary shall be bonded if so required by the Board with the fee being paid
by the Chapter. SECTION 6. Membership
Secretary -- The Membership Secretary shall be responsible for the membership
and dues records of all Chapter members, with a current roster maintained. At
the conclusion of the term of office, the Membership Secretary shall turn
over to the Membership Secretary's successor, all books, records, documents
and other property of the Chapter in custody. SECTION 7. Treasurer -- The
Treasurer, who shall be bonded if so directed by the Board with the fee being
paid by the Chapter, shall be the custodian of all funds and assets of the
Chapter, utilizing approved depositories for the protection thereof.
Disbursements approved by the Board shall be made by the Treasurer, but in
the Treasurer’s absence or incapacity, checks may be drawn by the
Secretary if countersigned by the President or President-Elect. The Treasurer
shall make an annual report of the receipts and disbursements to the Chapter.
Funds not needed for current requirements shall be invested by the Treasurer
as ordered by the Board. A full record of the accounts shall be maintained
and the status reported to the Board periodically, with a full accounting as
well as an audit report by the Audit Committee provided for each fiscal year.
The Treasurer shall serve, ex officio without vote, as a member of the
Philadelphia Chapter Fund Committee and shall arrange for the execution of
all transactions of the Fund as directed by the Trustees. On expiration of
the term of office, the Treasurer shall turn over to the Treasurers
successor, all journals, financial records, monies, securities, and other
assets of the Chapter, taking a receipt therefor. SECTION 8. State Director --
The State Director shall be elected for a three-year term and shall attend,
as the delegate of the Chapter, all State Society meetings and all meetings
of the Board of Directors of the State Society for the purpose of officially
participating in the business of the State Society to improve communication
between the Chapter membership and the State or National Society. The State
Director shall report to the Chapter on activities of the State Society. SECTION 9. SECTION 10. Directors -- Nine
Chapter Directors shall be elected for three-year terms, three Chapter Directors
being elected each year. Directors shall attend all Chapter and Board
meetings and shall, in addition to participating in Board duties, undertake
other assignments as requested or directed by the President. Chapter
Directors are not eligible for re-election until at least one year after the
expiration of their full term in office. Such former Directors may be
appointed by the President to fulfill the unexpired term of a vacancy on the
Board. SECTION 11. Past Presidents --
The two living, most recent Past Presidents currently in the Chapter shall
serve as members of the Board and shall also serve in an advisory capacity to
the President and the Board. It shall be the duty of one of the Past
Presidents, in order of precedence, to preside at Chapter and Board meetings
in the absence of the President, President-Elect and Vice Presidents. SECTION 12. All Chapter
officers, except as otherwise provided, shall serve for one year or until
their successors are elected and installed. The terms of office shall begin
at the close of the first Annual Meeting occurring after their
election/induction. All other officers and employees shall hold office or
position at the pleasure of the Board. BYLAW 12 --
NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS SECTION 1. The nomination of officers and Directors shall be made by a
Nominating Committee. This committee shall be appointed by the President
early in the administrative year, and shall consist of at least five members
of the Chapter, in good standing, one of whom shall be the living most recent
Past President currently on the rolls of the Chapter, who shall serve as
chair of the Committee. SECTION 2. Only members may hold the offices of President and President-
Elect; only members and Surveyor members may hold other elected offices. SECTION 3. The Nominating Committee shall report the names of its nominees
for each open position to the Board at its January meeting. No persons
serving on the Nominating Committee shall be eligible for nomination except
by petition or as otherwise provided. Membership on the Nominating Committee
does not preclude nomination by petition. Acceptance of nomination must be
assured by a nominee before the name may be placed on the ballot. If any
person nominated by the Nominating Committee declines or is found to be
ineligible by the Board, or should the Nominating Committee fail to provide a
nominee, the Board will select a nominee to fill the void. SECTION 4. The Nominating Committee shall endeavor to establish a policy
of maintaining reasonable balance among the various branches of engineering
and types of employment in selecting nominees for the Board. SECTION 5. Final nominations as approved by the Board will be reported to
the membership at the February Chapter meeting. Additional nominations may be
made by petition, provided such petition is signed by an eligible nominee,
carries the names of 25 Chapter members in good standing, and is delivered to
the Secretary prior to the March meeting of the Board, at the conclusion of
which the nomination process shall be terminated. SECTION 6. A ballot suitable for publishing in the April issue of the
Chapter publication bearing the names of all nominees, positioning of which
shall be determined by lot, shall be prepared by the Secretary, along with
voting instructions, how and by when to return the ballot to the Secretary
and including a means of validating eligible votes. Ballots shall be due
April 30th, validated and turned over to the Tellers Committee in sufficient
time to permit counting prior to the May meeting of the Chapter. SECTION 7. A Tellers Committee, appointed by the President and consisting
of five Chapter members in good standing neither candidates nor officers,
shall count the ballots and determine the results by simple majority. In case
of a tie, the earliest location on the ballot shall determine the winner. The
Chair of the Tellers Committee shall report the results to the Board and the
membership at the May meeting. SECTION 8. In the event there is only one candidate for each office, no
ballot -shall be sent out to the membership and the Secretary will be
instructed to cast one ballot at the close of the April Chapter meeting to
elect the slate of the Nominating Committee. SECTION 9. A vacancy in the office of Vice President, Secretary,
Treasurer, Membership Secretary, or of a Chapter Director shall be filled by
elective appointment of the Board. Officers or Directors so appointed shall
hold office only for the unexpired term of the office vacated. Such tenure
shall not preclude nomination for this office at the next election. SECTION 10. If a vacancy occurs in the office of President-Elect,
other than by filling the unexpired term of the President, the office shall
remain vacant until the next regular election, at which time both a President
and a President-Elect will be elected. BYLAW 13 -- LIMITATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION 1. The official business of this Chapter shall be transacted in
the Chapter's territory in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; however, this
shall not render invalid the proceedings of any meeting that may be
authorized by the President of the Chapter, or by a vote of the Board to be
held at any other place within the jurisdiction of the State Society,
provided said proceedings do not conflict with the provisions of these Bylaws. SECTION 2. The Chapter shall engage only in such activities as are
consistent with professional ideas and ethics. Such activities shall be
restricted to the geographic area for which this Chapter is chartered, or as
the State Society Board may authorize. SECTION 3. In all matters of
local concern, the Chapter shall retain full autonomy but may call upon the
State and National Societies for advice, counsel, and assistance. SECTION 4. The Chapter shall
be represented on the Board of Directors and committees of the State Society
as provided in the “CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS” of the State Society. SECTION 5. The Chapter shall
not contract any debt or obligation on behalf of the State Society, unless
expressly authorized by the State Board of Directors. BYLAW 14 -- HEADQUARTERS SECTION 1. The Headquarters of
the Chapter shall be established in the office or residence of the Secretary
or as otherwise designated by the Board BYLAW 15 -- COMMITTEES SECTION 1. Standing Committees
and/or Special Committees will be designated by each President to encompass
the subject areas included but not limited to those listed below, either
individually or grouped to interface as appropriate with comparable
committees of the State Society. a.
Attendance and Hospitality b.
Audit c.
Awards d.
Budget e.
Bylaws f.
Chapter Activities and Meetings g.
Chapter Planning and Development h.
Engineers’ Week i. Engineering Technicians Ethical Practices k
Executive l. Interprofessional Relations m.
Legislative and Government Affairs n.
MathCounts 0.
Media Relations p.
Membership q.
Nominating r.
Publications and publicity s.
Registration t.
Scholarship u.
Young Engineers SECTION 2. Each of the standing committees shall consist of members
appointed annually by the President, who shall also designate the chair of each
committee. The Practice Divisions may appoint such committees as are
necessary to carry on their specific activities. SECTION 3. Each standing committee shall report to the Board its
activities at least once each year, or as otherwise directed by the President
of the Board. SECTION 4. The President may appoint, limited to the administrative year,
other special committees or liaison appointments as may be desirable for the
conduct of the business of the Chapter. A liaison representative shall be
appointed to any Student Chapter in the Chapter area chartered by the State
Society. SECTION 5. No committee shall commit the Chapter or issue a public
proclamation or policy news release without specific authorization from the
Board. SECTION 6. Duties and responsibilities of all standing committees shall be
delineated in an addendum to these Bylaws and maintained current by the
Bylaws Committee. SECTION 7. Committees exist for the purpose of implementing the objectives
of the Chapter. While it is expected that the leadership and membership of
such committees will be members of the Chapter, the inclusion of non-members
in some circumstances may be appropriate. Effective control of the committee
shall be retained by the Board through the chair. BYLAW 16 -- PRACTICE DIVISIONS SECTION 1. Upon written petition of a group of persons holding membership
in the Chapter who have common professional problems and interests, the Board
may grant permission to such persons to organize as a Chapter Practice
Division corresponding to that of the State Society. SECTION 2. Practice Divisions may elect as officers a chair, vice chair,
and -secretary. The chair of any Practice Division may appoint committees
necessary for the activities of the division. The chair of any Practice
Division will file with the President of the Chapter and submit a copy to the
Secretary of the Chapter and the State Practice Division Chair, the minutes
of any meeting of such division or of the officers thereof. SECTION 3. Practice Divisions shall operate under these bylaws and the
appropriate State Society Practice Division Rules of Practice. Local
operating rules may be developed for approval by the Board. The Board may
dissolve a Practice Division after conducting a hearing as to the necessity
for such action. SECTION 4. All actions by practice divisions shall be consistent with the
policies of the Chapter State Society and National Society and the respective
practice divisions. SECTION 5. Practice Divisions
serving the Chapter may be as follows: a.
Professional Engineers in Private Practice (PEPP) b.
Professional Engineers in Industry ( c.
Professional Engineers in Government (PEG) d.
Professional Engineers in Education (PEE) e.
Professional Engineers in Construction (PEC) BYLAW I7 -- MEETINGS SECTION 1. Regular monthly meetings of the Chapter shall be held on the
first Thursday of each month from October to May inclusive, except as
otherwise directed by the Board. The May meeting shall be the Annual Meeting
of the Chapter and will include the induction of officers for the forthcoming
year. The President will preside over Chapter meetings. SECTION 2. Special Chapter meetings for the transaction of business of the
Chapter may be called by the President upon the President's own volition,
upon request by the Board, or upon the written request of 15 members in good
standing of the Chapter. Notice of such special meeting must be published a
minimum of 15 days in advance, setting forth the specific purpose, the
agenda, and noting that no other business will be transacted. A quorum of 25
members in good standing, of which no more than ten are Officers or
Directors, is required to transact business. BYLAW 18 -- PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE SECTION 1. The rules contained in the current edition of Robert’s
Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the Parliamentary Procedure of the
Chapter in all cases in which they are applicable and in which they are not
inconsistent with these Bylaws and any special rules of order this Chapter
may adopt. The Secretary shall have in his or her possession at every
meeting, a copy of the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly
Revised. SECTION 2. The order of
business at meetings of the Board or Chapter shall be: a.
Call to order and introductory remarks b.
Approval of minutes of previous meeting c.
Communications d.
Reports of officers Reports
of committees Unfinished
business g.
New business h. Announcements and notice of
schedule of next meeting i. Program (if any) j.
Adjournment SECTION 3. The order of
business at the Annual Meeting shall be: a.
Opening ceremonies b.
Approval of the minutes of the previous Annual Meeting c.
Reports of officers d.
Reports of committees e.
Unfinished business f.
New business g.
Report of the Tellers Committee h.
Introduction of officers elected and installation ceremony i. Program (if any) j.
Adjournment BYLAW 19 -- OFFICIAL PERIODICAL SECTION 1. The Chapter shall
publish an official periodical to be known as “THE PHILADELPHIA
ENGINEER.” BYLAW 20 -- THE SECTION 1. The Philadelphia
Chapter Fund, hereinafter called the Fund, has been established by the Board
for the purpose of investing Chapter funds not required for current
operations of the Chapter as determined by the Board. The Fund shall be
supervised by three Trustees with the Treasurer serving as advisor and
executor of transactions as ordered by the Fund. SECTION 2. Trustees are appointed
by the President to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis starting with
the initial appointments in May 1957. SECTION 3. The Trustees, by
agreement, shall manage the investment of all assets in the Fund, directing
the purchase, sale, or exchange of securities in the Fund, the reinvestment
of the proceeds of any sale, and the investment of interest income or other
monies made available to the Fund. They shall maintain a complete record of
the Fund's assets and any transactions related thereto, submitting reports
periodically or as directed by the Board. SECTION 4. Authorization by
the Board for any withdrawal of principal from the Fund shall be implemented
only after such motion is carried at two successive regular meetings of the
Board with notification of the contemplated action to the membership at the
next Chapter meeting following first passage of the motion. SECTION 5. The execution of
any transaction for the Fund directed by the Trustees shall be arranged by
the Treasurer or an authorized deputy. BYLAW 21 --
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
SECTION 1. Any article or section of these Bylaws found to be in conflict
with the State Society or NSPE Constitution or Bylaws shall be null and void.
However, this shall in no way invalidate the remaining articles and sections
of these Bylaws. BYLAW 22 -- AMENDMENTS SECTION 1. These Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the Board
provided that the text of the proposed amendment shall have been mailed or
otherwise delivered to each member of the Board at least 20 days before the
meeting at which the vote on the amendment will be taken. Letter ballots of
the Board are permitted in accord with Bylaw 10. Amendments shall become
effective as of the date of adoption by the Chapter and approval of the State
Society Board of Directors. SECTION 2. Amendments proposed by the membership must be considered by the
Board when presented to the Secretary in writing and signed by at least five
percent of the eligible voting membership as of the end of the prior month. BYLAW 23 -- EFFECTIVE DATE SECTION 1. These Bylaws shall
become effective upon their adoption by the Chapter and the approval of the
State Society Board of Directors and thereupon, any previous Constitution and
Bylaws and any prior amendments thereto are repealed. Thereafter, these
Bylaws may be amended in the manner prescribed in Bylaw 22. Written and Adopted -- May 4,1950 Amended - May 6,1954 Amended - April 5,1956 Amended - April 4,1957 Amended - April 3,1958 Amended - April 2,1959 Amended - April, 1964 Amended - April 17,1973 Amended - January, 1981 Amended - April 5,1984 Amended - December 4,1986 Rewritten and Adopted -- October 5,1989;
Approved by PSPE Board -- January 20,1990 Rewritten and Adopted - December 7, 1996,
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