Article 1. Name and Scope
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| 1. This organization shall be called the Research Triangle Special Interest Group on Computer Graphics of the Association for Computing Machinery, also known as the Research Triangle ACM SIGGRAPH, also known as the Triangle SIGGRAPH. In these bylaws it will be referred to as "the Chapter" and the Association for Computing Machinery will be referred to as "ACM".
2. The scope of the Chapter is to promote activities resulting in an increased knowledge in the art and science of computer graphics.
3. The Chapter will support activities complimentary to ACM SIGGRAPH, the ACM, and other ACM activities in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina.
4. The Chapter will serve persons within approximately twenty miles of Research Triangle Park North Carolina |
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Article 2. Purpose
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1. The Chapter is organized and will be operated exclusively for educational and scientific purposes.
Specific objectives are: |
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To promote an increased knowledge of and greater interest in the science, design, development, and
applications of modern computing in graphics.
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To provide a means of communication between persons having an interest in computer graphics.
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2. The activities of this Chapter will include the following:
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Collecting and disseminating information through a newsletter, announcements and other publications.
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Sponsoring meetings, conferences, symposia, discussion groups and workshops. |
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Serving as a Source of information for its members, other ACM units, and the general public.
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Working with other units of the ACM on activities such as lectures, professional development seminars and technical briefings.
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Article 3. Charter
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1. This Chapter is chartered by the ACM. It is formed and will operate under the sponsorship of the ACM, the Local Activities Board, (ACM SIG Graph) and the SIG Board.
2. This Chapter can be dissolved by consent of its members, or by action of the Local Activities Board with the concurrence of the SIG Board.
3. These bylaws neither supersede nor abrogate any of the provisions in the ACM Constitution and Bylaws or Policies and Procedures of the ACM that regulate SIG or chapter affairs.
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Article 4. Membership
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1. Voting membership in the chapter shall be open to all ACM members and ACM SIG members in the locality served by the Chapter upon request and payment of any local dues, as determined by the Executive Committee. Voting membership in the Chapter shall also be open to other interested persons in the locality served by the Chapter upon request and payment of local dues.
2. Non-voting affiliate membership may be granted to other interested persons, upon request and payment of dues.
3. Voting student membership in this chapter is open to all students; student membership dues shall be determined by the Executive Council, but shall not exceed 50 percent of regular membership dues.
4. Members shall have the right to attend and to speak at meetings of the Chapter and of its Executive Council, to receive general membership meeting notices and other local Chapter publications, to be polled, to serve on committees, and (for voting members) to vote.
5. Membership may be terminated at any time by submitting a written resignation to the Secretary. Membership shall be automatically terminated for failure by a member to pay dues. A member may also be expelled or suspended for reasonable cause after a hearing before the Executive Council and by an affirmative vote of at least three-fourths of the entire Executive Council. Termination of membership for any reason forfeits all dues paid.
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Article 5. Officers
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1. The officers of this Chapter shall be: Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer.
2. All officers of the Chapter must be voting Members of ACM and members of ACM SIGGRAPH.
3. Officers shall be elected by a plurality of votes cast by the voting members of the Chapter.
4. The officers shall take office during the Annual Business meeting (June 1) and serve for one year. Any office vacated prior to the end of a term shall be filled by appointment by the Chairman with the advice of the Executive Council.
Note: Candidates for office need not be members of ACM and ACM SIGGRAPH, however, if elected, they must become members of ACM and members of ACM SIGGRAPH. |
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Article 6. Duties of Officers
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1. The Chairperson is the principal officer and is responsible for leading the Chapter and managing its activities in accordance with the policies and procedures of the ACM. The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings of this Chapter and of its Executive Council. With the advice of the Chapter's Executive Council, the Chairperson shall appoint all members of committees of this chapter and all Committee chairmen.
2. The Vice Chairperson shall preside at meetings in the absence of the Chairperson, assist the Chairperson in the management of the Chapter, and perform other duties that may be assigned by the Chairperson.
3. The Program Chairperson shall be responsible for the technical content of regular meetings. Duties of the Program Chairperson include:
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Presiding at all meetings of the Program Committee.
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Responsibility for selection topics, recruiting speakers, and selecting sites (for on-site visits) for the technical portion of regular meetings.
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Responsibility for all arrangements pertaining to technical programs, including but not limited to, facilities, audio/visual equipment, and notification of the membership (via newsletter)
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Polling the membership at regular intervals for ideas and suggestions on future programs.
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4. The Secretary shall keep the minutes of all Chapter and Executive Council meetings. Other duties of the Secretary include:
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Maintaining the records of the Chapter.
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Preparation of the Chapter's Activity Report and submission of this report to ACM Headquarters.
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Notification to ACM Headquarters of any change in the officers of the Chapter
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Submission of any proposed amendment to these bylaws to the Chairperson of the Local Activities
Board and the ACM Constitution and Bylaws Committee for approval.
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Counting of votes
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Performing other duties as may be assigned by the Chairperson.
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| 5. The Treasurer is the chief financial officer of the Chapter. Duties of the Treasurer include: |
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Managing the finances of the Chapter according to the policies and procedures of the ACM, including collecting dues and paying all bills
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Keeping full and accurate accounts of receipts and expenditures of the Chapter
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Completing and submitting the Annual Financial Report to ACM headquarters.
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Performing other duties that may be assigned by the Chairperson
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Article 7. The Executive Council
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The Executive Council shall manage the affairs of the Chapter.
1. The Executive Council shall consist of the present officers of the Chapter, the immediate Past Chairperson, the chairperson of the Chapter's standing committees and up to 2 Members-at-Large.
2. The term of the members of the Council shall be coincident with the terms of the officers.
3. A quorum of the Executive Council shall consist of at least half of its total membership.
4. The Executive Council may have meetings convened by the Chairperson or any two members of the Executive Council. All members of the Executive Council must be informed at least 7 days in advance of such meetings, including time, date, place, and general subject to be considered.
5. The Executive Council shall establish a list of standing rules. The rules shall include, but shall not be limited to, regular meeting dates, annual dues, and meeting procedures. Standing rules shall be established or modified by a majority vote of a quorum of the Executive Council. A copy of the current standing rules shall be maintained by the Secretary.
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Article 8. Standing Committees
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The Standing Committees of the Chapter shall be Program, Membership, and Publicity.
1. The Program Committee shall plan and make arrangements
for the technical programs of the Chapter's meetings in accordance with the membership's interests and the aims of the Chapter as set forth in Article II.
2. The Membership Committee shall maintain an accurate and
up to date database of member information for the purposes of contacting members and determining dues payment status. The Membership Committee shall also perform other duties relating to Chapter membership that may be assigned by the Executive Council.
3. The Publicity Committee shall produce and distribute a quarterly Chapter newsletter. The Publicity Committee shall also perform other duties relating to Chapter publicity that may be assigned by the Executive Council.
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Article 9. Temporary Committees
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1. With the advice of the Chapter Executive Council, the Chairperson may appoint such temporary committees as appropriate.
2. A Nominating Committee. consisting of at least three members of this Chapter, at least two of whom shall not be members of the Executive Council, shall be appointed by the Chairperson at least four months prior to the time the election is to be held. The Past Chairperson, if available, shall chair this committee.
3. An audit Committee shall be appointed by the Chairperson at the close of the fiscal year to assure the accuracy of the accounting of the Chapter's funds for the year. This Committee should also verify the accuracy of the Financial Report prepared by the Treasurer for submission to ACM.
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Article 10. Meetings
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1. Meetings shall be held as planned by the Program Committee. The Chapter will conduct at least two meetings a year for the general membership.
2. Written notices of all meetings (print and/or electronic) shall be distributed to all members at least one week prior to any meeting.
3. The Chapter shall hold meetings only in places that are open and accessible to all members of the Association.
4. The Annual Business meeting shall be held at the first meeting of the program year. At this meeting, the Secretary and Treasurer shall each present a report. Also, the Chairperson shall announce the results of the election of officers for the coming year.
5. No official business of the Chapter shall be conducted unless a quorum of the Chapter is present. A quorum of the Chapter shall be defined as ten percent of the voting membership of the Chapter or at least twenty voting members, which ever is smaller, and at least two members of the Executive Council.
6. A simple majority of the members present and voting shall be required to carry a motion.
7. Meeting protocol shall be at the discretion of those responsible for the meeting. In the event of an unresolved conflict, Robert's Rules of Order shall govern.
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Article 11. Disbursement and Dues
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1. Disbursements from the Treasury for expenditures of the Chapter shall be made by the Treasurer with authorization of the Executive Council and shall be included in the minutes of its meetings.
2. Dues shall be fixed annually by the Executive Council.
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Article 12. Amendments Procedures
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1. Amendments to these Chapter bylaws may be proposed by means of a resolution adopted by the Executive Council or by means of a petition signed by at least 10 voting members or at least five percent of the voting membership, whichever is smaller.
2. All proposed changes to these bylaws shall have been approved by the Chairperson of the Local Activities Board and the ACM Constitution and Bylaws Committee before being presented to the Chapter membership for a vote.
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Article 13. Election Procedures
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1. The Nominating Committee shall elect at least one eligible member who is willing to serve, for each of the elective offices. At a meeting prior to the election, the Nominating Committee shall announce its selections. Additional nominations may be made from the floor at this time, provided prior consent of the nominees has been obtained. The Nominating Committee shall verify the eligibility and consent requirements for all nominees.
2. Officers will be selected by a plurality of votes cast. Elections shall be conducted by mail (and/or email) ballot. Sufficient ballots must be returned to have constituted a quorum. The Secretary shall count the votes. In the case of a tie, the Executive Council shall select the successful issue or candidate.
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Article 14. Dissolution of the Chapter
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1. Dissolution of this Chapter by consent of the members shall consist of unanimous agreement of all its officers together with a majority vote at a meeting which has been publicized in advance to all members of the Chapter for the purpose of taking this vote.
2. Should this Chapter be dissolved, its assets and liabilities shall be transferred to ACM and shall be supervised by the Local Activities Board. |
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