Constitution

CSters: Rice Society for Women in Computer Science
  1. The name of this organization is: CSters
  2. The purpose and objectives of this organization is as follows:
    • Provide a support network for women in Computer Science
    • Encourage more women to take up Computer Science as a major
    • Provide information and resources about graduate schools and future careers
    • Expand to encourage high-school girls to explore the field of Computer Science
  3. Members of this organization is as follows:
    • Regular members: All students at Rice are eligible
    • Honorary members: All other persons interested in joining the club(i.e. faculty members, alumni, students at other universities etc.) are eligible
    • At least one-half of the members must be members of the Rice undergraduate community. The principal officers of the organization must be currently registered students at Rice University.
  4. New members are incorporated by the submission of an application. (This will ask for general information and provide a means of having up to date contact information on all members and provide a means of keeping count of the actual number of members in the organization.
  5. All decisions will be voted on by the regular members. In order to make a decision, it must be announced on the listserve at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Decisions will be passed by 51% of the members voting in favor of the decision.
  6. The executive committee will consist of the following:
    • Two Co-presidents who shall oversee all the meetings and activities, and who shall make sure that at all times the organization is abiding by the rules and regulations set forth by the Student Association of Rice University. In the case that a representative is needed, either president will represent the organization on its behalf except in the case where another member has been assigned by vote according to the measure described in article 5.
    • The Treasurer who shall maintain a correct balance of the organization's funds, who shall keep track of the checkbook of the organization and who shall regularly make available a written breakdown of the income and expenses of the organization.
    • The Secretary who shall be responsible for keeping minutes of the meetings and reserving rooms for the meetings and other events. They shall also be responsible for advertising and drafting up meeting notices.
    • The presence of at least 2 members of the executive committee is mandatory for all regular meetings.
  7. Members of the executive committee shall be selected by general vote from the pool of candidates every year according to the measures described in article 5.
  8. When necessary, special tasks can be assigned to members by vote according to the measures described in article 5.
  9. All money spent shall be voted on by the regular members. The authority to sign checks shall be given to the members of the executive committee. Two signatures are required for each check.
  10. The selection of the faculty sponsor for the organization must be voted on according to the measures described in article 5.
  11. Amendments to the organization's constitution can only be made by a vote according to the measures described in article 5.