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Constitution
This Rules of Procedure (hereinafter called "Rules") apply to the SIAM Student Chapter called “University of Southern California Chapter of SIAM".
The Chapter to which these Rules apply is formed by the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics and shall operate within the Bylaws of the parent organization. The SIAM bylaws specify how Chapters are formed; see the SIAM bylaws for details. The Chapter shall not affiliate with any other organization without first obtaining the written approval of SIAM. Provisions for SIAM Student (University) Chapters are contained in the SIAM Bylaws and are included in these Rules. No provisions of these rules shall be construed so as to contradict the Bylaws of SIAM.
ARTICLE I
PURPOSE
The objectives of SIAM, as established in the Certificate of Incorporation, are:
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To further the application of mathematics to industry and science.
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To promote basic research in mathematics leading to new methods and techniques useful to industry and science.
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To provide media for the exchange of information and ideas between mathematicians and other technical and scientific personnel.
Purposes of the Chapter shall be consistent with the objectives of SIAM.
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To provide opportunities for student forums and presentations.
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To promote interdisciplinary collaboration and interaction among students from applied mathematics, engineering, economics, and other related fields
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To promote networking events to discuss career opportunities in applied mathematics
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To help make USC students aware of prizes, conferences, and meetings offered by SIAM and other applied mathematical professional organizations.
ARTICLE II
ACTIVITIES
Proposed Chapter activities will include an orientation session for incoming graduate students, student-run seminars on topics in applied mathematics and engineering, networking events for students exploring academic and industrial opportunities.
ARTICLE III
INSTITUTION SERVED
The institution served will be the University of Southern California, including undergraduate and graduate students in mathematics, economics, and engineering.
ARTICLE IV
MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Any person engaged or interested in mathematics or computing and their applications shall be eligible for membership in this Chapter. Chapter membership may be interdisciplinary, with members from multiple departments. The Executive Committee reserves the right to restrict the eligibility (e.g. may require Student Membership in SIAM) during an academic year.
Section 2. There is no annual dues for the membership in this SIAM Student Chapter
Section 3. Chapter members shall have the privileges of SIAM membership only if they are regular or student members of SIAM. Complimentary Student memberships are available to students members of the Chapter. Benefits of membership are the same as for Regular Members except that SIAM Review is only provided in electronic format. In addition, students may join one activity group at no charge
Section 4. All members of the chapter who are students enrolled in University of Southern California are eligible for free student memberships in SIAM. Chapter is responsible for providing list of its student members to SIAM so that complimentary student membership in SIAM can be processed.
Section 5. Termination of student membership will take place upon graduation or withdrawal from the university. As being a member of the Executive Committee (see Article VII), the most recent retired president will continue to be a member of the Chapter for one academic year.
ARTICLE V
SPONSORSHIP
Section 1. The Sponsor is the University of Southern California
Section 2. The Sponsor of the Chapter shall appoint a Faculty Advisor for the Chapter. In the event said Advisor relinquishes his/her position, the Sponsor shall appoint a new Advisor. The responsibilities, rights and duties of the Faculty Advisor shall be those normally assigned to the Faculty Advisor of student organizations of the Sponsor, but in addition, the Faculty Advisor is expected to take leading role in the development of the Chapter activities consistent with the objectives of SIAM. If there are more than one faculty advisors, then it is not required to appoint a new Advisor for the position relinquished.
ARTICLE VI
OFFICERS
Section 1. The Chapter shall have a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary and a Treasurer. Additional officers such as External Affairs Officer and a Consultant may be appointed for specific tasks. Officers shall be Regular or Student Members in good standing with SIAM, and shall be chosen from Student Members of the Chapter. The Consultant may be chosen from postdoctoral research associates employed at the University or from recent alumni/ae of the University.
Section 2. The President shall preside at the meetings of the Chapter (and the Chapter Executive Committee (see Article VII below)). In the absence of the President, the Vice-President shall assume the duties of the President. In the absence of the latter, the Secretary shall assume said duties.
Section 3. The Secretary shall keep a record of the affairs of the Chapter, handle correspondence, and submit an annual report of Chapter activities to the Secretary of SIAM, which report shall be suitable for publication in SIAM News or its equivalent.
Section 4. The Treasurer shall receive and take custody of Chapter funds, and shall submit an annual Treasurer's Report and other financial reports, as requested, to the Treasurer of SIAM. The annual Treasurer's Report shall be prepared as of the end of the academic year and shall be transmitted to the Treasurer of SIAM by no later than 30 days following the end of the academic year.
Section 5. The terms of the office is one year for all the officers. Re-election of an officer for additional terms is permissible, however, it is recommended that terms not exceed two years. Elections should be held at the end of each academic year, for terms beginning the next academic year. Nominations for officers shall be received by the incumbent Secretary.
ARTICLE VII
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Section 1. The Chapter is managed by the Executive Committee which consists of the incumbent officers and the most recent retired president. The committee chairperson is the current President of the Chapter. The Executive Committee is responsible for decision making as well as Chapter management.
Section 2. If a member of the Executive Committee relinquishes his/her position before the end of the academic year, then one of the incumbent officers may assume the position or the Committee may appoint a new officer for the vacancy. The chairperson can make this decision if the next meeting of the Committee is not in two weeks following the relinquishment.
ARTICLE VIII
MEETINGS
Section 1. There shall be at least 2 meetings per year (one per semester). After obtaining the requests for the meeting topics from the Committee members, the Secretary forms a temporary agenda. The Chairperson and Secretary finalize the meeting topics. The time for the next meeting is scheduled during each meeting.
Section 2. The Chapter shall conduct a business meeting once per year during the month of May. Other business meetings may be called by the President or the Treasurer on two weeks notice.
ARTICLE XI
CHAPTER FUNDS
Section 1. The Chapter may raise funds in any lawful manner consistent with these Rules and the Bylaws and Certificate of Incorporation of SIAM.
Section 2. The Chapter shall deposit all unused funds to which it has legal title in excess of $200 in an insured savings account, unless current operating commitments are in excess of that amount or unless the Chapter Treasurer obtains a written authorization from the SIAM Treasurer.
Section 3. The Treasurer shall maintain books of account that show income and expense items for all activities and balances for all accounts of the Chapter.
Section 4. The Chapter may request a grant or loan from the Treasurer of SIAM under the provision of Article XIi, Chapter 8 of the Bylaws of SIAM. Such requests shall be made by submission of “Request for Funding” form to SIAM and include a current financial statement for the Chapter and a proposed budget for the requested funds.
Section 5. Other than seeking funds from the sponsoring institutions of the chapter, no officers or member of the Chapter may apply for a grant to support the Chapter activities or enter into any contract to support such activities or provide services, without approval of the President and the Treasurer of SIAM or the Executive Director acting on behalf of the Treasurer.
ARTICLE XII
AMENDMENTS
Section 1. These Rules may be altered or amended with the approval of the SIAM Board of Trustees. Submission to the board of proposal alterations or amendments shall be made only after approval by majority vote of members of the Chapter present (or represented by proxy) at a scheduled meeting.
ARTICLE XIII
TERMINATION OF THE CHAPTER
Section 1. A Chapter may terminate itself by the unanimous vote of the members of the Chapter present (or represented by proxy) at a scheduled meeting, provided that notice of the proposed termination and the meeting at which it is to be considered has been given to all Chapter members at least 30 days in advance.
Section 2. A Chapter may be terminated by the board if there has been no Chapter activity for one year.
Section 3. In the event a Chapter terminates, the funds to which it has legal title shall revert to the account of SIAM
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