Resolutions
Tie-Breaking Amendment to the UMEC By-Laws
Sponsor: Jon Gold (goldjon)
Passed: March 14, 2012
Whereas, the UMEC By-Laws do not currently account for the occurrence of a tie in the election of an Executive Board Officer
Let it be amended in the UMEC By-Laws, that
“Section 5: Post Election Procedures
A. Upon receiving the election results, the Election Chairperson must immediately inform the entire student body in the College of Engineering of the election results in a published report no more than three days after the elections. The report shall include:
1. Results of the election including names of the candidates and the number of votes cast for each candidate.”
Be amended to read:
“Section 5: Post Election Procedures
A. Upon receiving the election results, the Election Chairperson must immediately inform the entire student body in the College of Engineering of the election results in a published report no more than three days after the elections. The report shall include:
1. Results of the election including names of the candidates and the number of votes cast for each candidate.
B. If there occurs a first-place tie in the election of an Executive Board officer; then those candidates involved in the tie shall be presented to the General Body, and a series of votes shall be held to determine who is the winner of the election for the position in question. The first vote held shall be a vote among all of the candidates involved in the tie. The candidate with the least number of votes is then removed from consideration from the position. If only one candidate remains, they are considered the winner of the election for the Executive Board position in question. If more than one candidate remains under consideration, then another vote is held to reduce the number of candidates under consideration by one once again. This process is repeated until only one candidate remains, and that candidate is considered the winner of the election for the Executive Board position.
In the event of a tie in the tie-breaking election process within the General Body, the President of the Engineering Council shall determine the appropriate method to select a winner of the election.
Amendment to Update the UMEC By-Laws Where Appropriate
Sponsor: Kyle Lady (kylelady)
Passed: February 15, 2012
Whereas, instances of ambiguity within the UMEC By-Laws leave room for interpretive error.
Whereas, bringing the UMEC By-Laws up-to-date to more-accurately represent the current-day operations of UMEC will increase the clarity of UMEC’s operations.
Let it be amended in the UMEC By-Laws, that
“A. Any engineering society may be recognized by the Council by fulfilling the following requirements:
1. Consisting of at least 50 (fifty) percent College of Engineering students.
2. Holding regular and publicized meetings.
3. Having at least two officers and holding elections at least once per school year.
4. Having a constitution detailing the purpose of the society.
5. Organization registered with SOAR.”
Be amended to read
“A. Any engineering society may be recognized by the Council by fulfilling the following requirements:
1. Consisting of at least 50 (fifty) percent College of Engineering students.
2. Holding regular and publicized meetings.
3. Having at least two officers and holding elections at least once per school year.
4. Having a constitution detailing the purpose of the society. 5. Organization registered with The Center for Campus Involvement.”
Let it be amended in the UMEC By-Laws, that
“Recognized societies are expected to send a Representative to the Treasurers’ Meeting, Presidents’ Meeting, and Engineering Student Leadership Retreat each semester.”
Be amended to read
“Recognized societies are expected to send a Representative to the Engineering Student Organization Retreat each semester.”
Let it be amended in the UMEC By-Laws, that
“The Vice President shall be responsible for organizing the election in conjunction with the MSA Winter elections in the winter term.”
Be amended to read
“The Vice President shall be responsible for organizing the election in conjunction with the MSA Fall Elections in the Fall Term.”
Let it be amended in the UMEC By-Laws, that
“Election Publicity: The Publicity Chair shall be responsible for publicizing the election of the Executive Officers to all students in the College of Engineering at least a week prior to the election. Information to include in publicity is dates of election, candidates running, and website address to visit in order to submit your vote. Methods of publicity can include mass email(s) to the college, flyering North Campus, or using the EECS showcase.”
Be amended to read
“Election Publicity: The Director of Publicity shall be responsible for publicizing the election of the Executive Officers to all students in the College of Engineering at least a week prior to the election. Information to include in publicity is dates of election, candidates running, and website address to visit in order to submit your vote. Methods of publicity can include mass email(s) to the college and/or flyering North Campus.”
Let it be amended in the UMEC By-Laws, that
“If there is no candidate on the ballot for a given Executive Board position, write in votes are welcome.”
Be amended to read
“If there is no candidate on the ballot for a given Executive Board position, write-in votes are welcome.”
Let it be amended in the UMEC By-Laws, that all of Article IV: “SENIOR CLASS ELECTION CODE” be removed and all following Articles have their representative article number adjusted to reflect the removal of Article IV.
Let it be amended in the UMEC By-Laws, that
“Section 11: Director of Honors and Service” Be amended to read
“Section 10: Director of Honors and Service” Let it be amended in the UMEC By-Laws, that
“Section 12: NAESC, Inc. Exec Board Members” Be amended to read
“Section 11: NAESC, Inc. Exec Board Members” Let it be amended in the UMEC By-Laws, that
“E. Shall collaborate with the Student Leadership and Academic Services (SLAS) Office”
Be removed from the responsibilities of the Engineering Leadership Committee.
Let it be amended in the UMEC By-Laws, that
“D. Shall provide a source of information to the Engineering Council and the MSA Engineering Student Representatives, so that they may be aware of prevailing student opinion.”
Be amended to read
“D. Shall provide a source of information to the Engineering Council and the CSG Engineering Student Representatives, so that they may be aware of prevailing student opinion.”
Let it be amended in the UMEC By-Laws, that
“E. Shall provide a source of information to the Engineering Council and the MSA Engineering Student Representatives, so that they may be aware of prevailing student opinion.
F. Shall always be cognizant of the concerns of the engineering student body and shall:”
Be amended to read
“E. Shall provide a source of information to the Engineering Council and the CSG Engineering Student Representatives, so that they may be aware of prevailing student opinion.
F. Shall always be cognizant of the concerns of the engineering student body and shall:”
Let it be amended in the UMEC By-Laws, that
“A. Societies must have a Representative present at every General Body meeting of the current semester, including the President's Retreat and Treasurers’ Retreat and the Allocations meeting.”
Be amended to read
“A. Societies must have a Representative present at every General Body meeting of the current semester, including the Student Organization Retreat.” Let it be amended in the UMEC By-Laws, that all of Article XI, Section 3 of the UMEC By-Laws (“The Allocations Meeting”) be amended to read
“Section 3: The Funding Committee
A. The Director of Finance shall be responsible for forming the Funding Committee at the beginning of each semester and administering its meetings on a regular schedule.
B. All allocations decisions shall be made during Funding Committee meetings and with no fewer than four Funding Committee members participating in the decision.
C. The policies of the Funding Committee and its administration shall be made available, by the Director of Finance, on the UMEC web site. Violations of the funding policy set forth by the Director of Finance shall be considered violations of the By-Laws of the University of Michigan Engineering Council.”
Let it be amended in the UMEC By-Laws, that all of Article XI, Section 4 (“The Treasurer’s Meeting”) be removed.
Let it be amended in the UMEC By-Laws, that
“Should a vacancy occur in one of the MSA positions of the Engineering College, the General Council shall elect, at the UMEC General Body Meeting after notification, a new representative to serve out the rest of the term in the seat vacated. This election shall require a majority vote. Any representative appointed shall be liable to be recalled at any time remaining in that term by a majority vote of the General Council, if he/she is not serving the duties required by their position. The representative must serve on the Student Affairs Committee in the Council during their term as a representative of the Engineering College in MSA.”
Be amended to read
“Should a vacancy occur in one of the CSG positions of the Engineering College, the General Council shall elect, at the UMEC General Body Meeting after notification, a new representative to serve out the rest of the term in the seat vacated. This election shall require a majority vote. Any representative appointed shall be liable to be recalled at any time remaining in that term by a majority vote of the General Council, if he/she is not serving the duties required by their position. The representative must serve on the Student Affairs Committee in the Council during their term as a representative of the Engineering College in CSG.”
Sponsor: Jon Gold (goldjon)
Passed: March 14, 2012
Whereas, the UMEC By-Laws do not currently account for the occurrence of a tie in the election of an Executive Board Officer
Let it be amended in the UMEC By-Laws, that
“Section 5: Post Election Procedures
A. Upon receiving the election results, the Election Chairperson must immediately inform the entire student body in the College of Engineering of the election results in a published report no more than three days after the elections. The report shall include:
1. Results of the election including names of the candidates and the number of votes cast for each candidate.”
Be amended to read:
“Section 5: Post Election Procedures
A. Upon receiving the election results, the Election Chairperson must immediately inform the entire student body in the College of Engineering of the election results in a published report no more than three days after the elections. The report shall include:
1. Results of the election including names of the candidates and the number of votes cast for each candidate.
B. If there occurs a first-place tie in the election of an Executive Board officer; then those candidates involved in the tie shall be presented to the General Body, and a series of votes shall be held to determine who is the winner of the election for the position in question. The first vote held shall be a vote among all of the candidates involved in the tie. The candidate with the least number of votes is then removed from consideration from the position. If only one candidate remains, they are considered the winner of the election for the Executive Board position in question. If more than one candidate remains under consideration, then another vote is held to reduce the number of candidates under consideration by one once again. This process is repeated until only one candidate remains, and that candidate is considered the winner of the election for the Executive Board position.
In the event of a tie in the tie-breaking election process within the General Body, the President of the Engineering Council shall determine the appropriate method to select a winner of the election.
Amendment to Update the UMEC By-Laws Where Appropriate
Sponsor: Kyle Lady (kylelady)
Passed: February 15, 2012
Whereas, instances of ambiguity within the UMEC By-Laws leave room for interpretive error.
Whereas, bringing the UMEC By-Laws up-to-date to more-accurately represent the current-day operations of UMEC will increase the clarity of UMEC’s operations.
Let it be amended in the UMEC By-Laws, that
“A. Any engineering society may be recognized by the Council by fulfilling the following requirements:
1. Consisting of at least 50 (fifty) percent College of Engineering students.
2. Holding regular and publicized meetings.
3. Having at least two officers and holding elections at least once per school year.
4. Having a constitution detailing the purpose of the society.
5. Organization registered with SOAR.”
Be amended to read
“A. Any engineering society may be recognized by the Council by fulfilling the following requirements:
1. Consisting of at least 50 (fifty) percent College of Engineering students.
2. Holding regular and publicized meetings.
3. Having at least two officers and holding elections at least once per school year.
4. Having a constitution detailing the purpose of the society. 5. Organization registered with The Center for Campus Involvement.”
Let it be amended in the UMEC By-Laws, that
“Recognized societies are expected to send a Representative to the Treasurers’ Meeting, Presidents’ Meeting, and Engineering Student Leadership Retreat each semester.”
Be amended to read
“Recognized societies are expected to send a Representative to the Engineering Student Organization Retreat each semester.”
Let it be amended in the UMEC By-Laws, that
“The Vice President shall be responsible for organizing the election in conjunction with the MSA Winter elections in the winter term.”
Be amended to read
“The Vice President shall be responsible for organizing the election in conjunction with the MSA Fall Elections in the Fall Term.”
Let it be amended in the UMEC By-Laws, that
“Election Publicity: The Publicity Chair shall be responsible for publicizing the election of the Executive Officers to all students in the College of Engineering at least a week prior to the election. Information to include in publicity is dates of election, candidates running, and website address to visit in order to submit your vote. Methods of publicity can include mass email(s) to the college, flyering North Campus, or using the EECS showcase.”
Be amended to read
“Election Publicity: The Director of Publicity shall be responsible for publicizing the election of the Executive Officers to all students in the College of Engineering at least a week prior to the election. Information to include in publicity is dates of election, candidates running, and website address to visit in order to submit your vote. Methods of publicity can include mass email(s) to the college and/or flyering North Campus.”
Let it be amended in the UMEC By-Laws, that
“If there is no candidate on the ballot for a given Executive Board position, write in votes are welcome.”
Be amended to read
“If there is no candidate on the ballot for a given Executive Board position, write-in votes are welcome.”
Let it be amended in the UMEC By-Laws, that all of Article IV: “SENIOR CLASS ELECTION CODE” be removed and all following Articles have their representative article number adjusted to reflect the removal of Article IV.
Let it be amended in the UMEC By-Laws, that
“Section 11: Director of Honors and Service” Be amended to read
“Section 10: Director of Honors and Service” Let it be amended in the UMEC By-Laws, that
“Section 12: NAESC, Inc. Exec Board Members” Be amended to read
“Section 11: NAESC, Inc. Exec Board Members” Let it be amended in the UMEC By-Laws, that
“E. Shall collaborate with the Student Leadership and Academic Services (SLAS) Office”
Be removed from the responsibilities of the Engineering Leadership Committee.
Let it be amended in the UMEC By-Laws, that
“D. Shall provide a source of information to the Engineering Council and the MSA Engineering Student Representatives, so that they may be aware of prevailing student opinion.”
Be amended to read
“D. Shall provide a source of information to the Engineering Council and the CSG Engineering Student Representatives, so that they may be aware of prevailing student opinion.”
Let it be amended in the UMEC By-Laws, that
“E. Shall provide a source of information to the Engineering Council and the MSA Engineering Student Representatives, so that they may be aware of prevailing student opinion.
F. Shall always be cognizant of the concerns of the engineering student body and shall:”
Be amended to read
“E. Shall provide a source of information to the Engineering Council and the CSG Engineering Student Representatives, so that they may be aware of prevailing student opinion.
F. Shall always be cognizant of the concerns of the engineering student body and shall:”
Let it be amended in the UMEC By-Laws, that
“A. Societies must have a Representative present at every General Body meeting of the current semester, including the President's Retreat and Treasurers’ Retreat and the Allocations meeting.”
Be amended to read
“A. Societies must have a Representative present at every General Body meeting of the current semester, including the Student Organization Retreat.” Let it be amended in the UMEC By-Laws, that all of Article XI, Section 3 of the UMEC By-Laws (“The Allocations Meeting”) be amended to read
“Section 3: The Funding Committee
A. The Director of Finance shall be responsible for forming the Funding Committee at the beginning of each semester and administering its meetings on a regular schedule.
B. All allocations decisions shall be made during Funding Committee meetings and with no fewer than four Funding Committee members participating in the decision.
C. The policies of the Funding Committee and its administration shall be made available, by the Director of Finance, on the UMEC web site. Violations of the funding policy set forth by the Director of Finance shall be considered violations of the By-Laws of the University of Michigan Engineering Council.”
Let it be amended in the UMEC By-Laws, that all of Article XI, Section 4 (“The Treasurer’s Meeting”) be removed.
Let it be amended in the UMEC By-Laws, that
“Should a vacancy occur in one of the MSA positions of the Engineering College, the General Council shall elect, at the UMEC General Body Meeting after notification, a new representative to serve out the rest of the term in the seat vacated. This election shall require a majority vote. Any representative appointed shall be liable to be recalled at any time remaining in that term by a majority vote of the General Council, if he/she is not serving the duties required by their position. The representative must serve on the Student Affairs Committee in the Council during their term as a representative of the Engineering College in MSA.”
Be amended to read
“Should a vacancy occur in one of the CSG positions of the Engineering College, the General Council shall elect, at the UMEC General Body Meeting after notification, a new representative to serve out the rest of the term in the seat vacated. This election shall require a majority vote. Any representative appointed shall be liable to be recalled at any time remaining in that term by a majority vote of the General Council, if he/she is not serving the duties required by their position. The representative must serve on the Student Affairs Committee in the Council during their term as a representative of the Engineering College in CSG.”
Resolution to Endorse the Reduction of Diesel Emissions from Construction Equipment to be Used in Building the Center of Excellence in Nano Mechanical Science and Engineering
Sponsor: Daniel P. McCarter
Passed: January 12, 2011
Whereas, the University of Michigan Engineering Council (UMEC) and its member society co-curricular organizations in the College of Engineering act as a liaison between the student body and the administration,
Whereas, UMEC and its member societies represent a diverse association of student organizations and opinions from throughout the College of Engineering,
Whereas, University is planning to build a new 3-story lab facility adjacent to the G.G. Brown Building as soon as Fall 2011 or Winter 2012,
Whereas, a construction project of this scale will require significant use of diesel-powered equipment for an extended period of time,
Whereas, fumes from diesel-powered equipment release significant amounts of particulate matter and other pollutants dangerous to human health,
Whereas, a report by the Union of Concerned Scientists found that construction equipment emissions in California alone are responsible every year for 1132 premature deaths, 30,118 asthma and other lower respiratory symptoms, 182,940 lost work days, 331,040 school absences, and over $9 billion in costs,
Whereas, thousands of students, staff, and faculty who study and work on North Campus will be exposed to air pollution from the construction site on an almost daily basis,
Whereas, the use of ultra-low sulfur diesel used in conjunction with certain after-treatment technologies can reduce particulate pollution from construction equipment by 90%,
Whereas, public and private entities across the country have successfully implemented these cost-effective technologies to the well-being of their communities,
Let it be resolved, that UMEC endorses the use of ultra-low sulfur diesel in conjunction with after-treatment technologies to remove the majority of nitrogen oxides and particulate matter emissions from construction equipment used in building the Center of Excellence in Nano Mechanical Science and Engineering.
Let it be resolved, that UMEC urges the University to require companies awarded with construction contracts to implement these measures.
Let it be resolved, that a copy of this resolution be submitted to David Munson, Dean of Engineering, Jack Hu, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, James Holloway, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education, Henry Baier, Associate Vice President for Facilities and Operations, Terry Alexander, Executive Director of the Office of Campus Sustainability, Don Scavia, Special Counsel to the U-M President for Sustainability, and Marina Roelofs, Executive Director of Architecture, Engineering and Construction.
Resolution to Endorse the Creation of Single Credit Mini-Courses in the General Engineering Curriculum
Sponsors: Kevin Lance, Officer of Tau Beta Pi, and Gregory Wagner, President of the Students for the Exploration and Development of Space
Passed: March 24, 2010
Whereas, the University of Michigan Engineering Council (UMEC) and its member society co-curricular organizations in the College of Engineering act as a liaison between the student body and the administration,
Whereas, UMEC and its member societies represent a diverse association of student organizations and opinions from throughout the College of Engineering,
Whereas, UMEC and its member societies recognize the absence of for-credit mini-courses designed to teach practical engineering skills in specific computational tools and programs in the general Engineering curriculum,
Whereas, UMEC and its member societies recognize the absence of for-credit mini-courses designed to teach practical engineering skills in machining and the use of specialized laboratory equipment in the general Engineering curriculum,
Whereas, UMEC and its member societies shall form a committee of students to advise the College of Engineering in the creation of single credit mini-courses,
Therefore Be It Resolved, UMEC and its member societies, desiring to improve the educational curriculum of the College of Engineering, shall endorse the creation of single credit mini-courses in the general Engineering curriculum.
Let It Be Further Resolved that a copy of this resolution be submitted to David Munson, Dean of Engineering, and James Holloway, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education.
Resolution to Increase Funding from the College of Engineering
Sponsor: Courtenay Holscher, UMEC President
Passed: February 6, 2008
Whereas, the University of Michigan Engineering Council (UMEC) and its member society co-curricular organizations in the College of Engineering provide a sense of community and camaraderie to students,
Whereas, UMEC and its member societies provide students leadership opportunities integral to the ideal of a Michigan Engineer,
Whereas, UMEC and its member societies have continued to increase their fundraising through alternate University and corporate sources,
Whereas, UMEC and its member societies provide valuable and worthwhile events and services both to their members and the student body,
Therefore Be It Resolved, UMEC and its member societies, desiring to improve the College of Engineering community, shall work to increase funding from College sources in the 2009 fiscal year.
Let It Be Further Resolved that a copy of this resolution be submitted to James Holloway, Associate Dean, and Jeanne Murabito, Executive Director of Student Affairs, as part of the budget increase request documentation.
