- Article I. Name
- Article II. Purpose
- Article III. Membership
- Article IV. Officers
- Article V. The Executive Committee
- Article VI. Committees
- Article VII. Bylaws
- Article VIII. Amendments to the Constitution & Bylaws
- Article II. Purpose
Constitution
Article I. Name
The name of this organization shall be the Cuyahoga Community College ofthe American Association of University Professors (CCC-AAUP). The Chapter is a local affiliate of the national AAUP.
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Article II. Purpose
The purpose of the organization shall be: To serve as the collective bargaining agent for the faculty of the College in matters relating to wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment and to represent the interests of all members of the bargaining unit without discrimination. To represent the professional interest of the faculty and to advance the standards, ideals, and welfare of the profession.
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Article Ill. Membership
Membership in CCC-AAUP is open to all full-time tenure-track and tenured faculty of Cuyahoga Community College as defined by agreement between the College and CCC-AAUP.
Those electing to join the CCC-AAUP will become members of the State and National AAUP.
Membership is contingent upon completion of an application form provided by CCC/AAUP and payment of all required fees according to the Bylaws.
There shall be two categories of membership: Active and Emeritus. Eligibility requirements and the extent of membership rights for each of these categories are as follows:
Active Member: A member of the Cuyahoga Community College faculty bargaining unit who applies for membership and pays AAUP national, state and local dues. Dues will be collected in accordance with the Chapter Bylaws. All active members have equal rights to nominate, seek office, and vote on any and all issues, as well as to participate in the affairs of the organization.
Emeritus Member: An active member of the Chapter retiring for age or disability may be transferred at his/her own request to Emeritus Membership with the approval of the Executive Committee. Emeritus members shall have no voting rights, shall not hold office, and shall pay no dues.
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Article IV. Officers
The officers of the Chapter shall be President, three (3) Vice Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer, Campus Representatives and other such officers as the Chapter deems necessary. One of the Vice Presidents must come from the Eastern Campus, one from the Metropolitan Campus and one from the Western Campus. The President, Secretary, and Treasurer shall be elected by the entire active membership. Each Vice President shall be elected by the active membership of his/her respective campus. All elections shall be by secret ballot and shall take place as provided in the Bylaws. All officers will be elected to serve a two-year term. Elected officers may be removed and/or replaced in accordance with the Bylaws.
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Article V. The Executive Committee
The Executive Committee shall consist of the President, one (1) Vice President from each campus, Secretary, Treasurer, three (3) Representatives from each campus, and the immediate past President. The immediate past President may serve as an ex officio, nonvoting, member of the Committee. The Executive Committee Representatives shall be elected by the membership of the respective campus and shall serve a term of two (2) years. The Executive Committee shall be responsible for carrying out the general purposes as defined in Article II. The Executive Committee shall be responsible for expenditure of funds for social, cultural, legal and/or professional activities consistent with the purpose of the organization.
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Article VI. Committees
The Executive Committee will determine an appropriate organization of committees and will determine the existence, functions and duties of each committee. Standing committees of the organization shall be Auditing, Constitution/Bylaws and Nominating. Such other committees, standing or special, shall be appointed by the Executive Committee from time to time as deemed necessary to carry on the work of the Chapter. The President shall be an ex officio member of all committees except the Nominating Committee. Members of committees shall be elected or appointed as indicated in the Bylaws. No committee member may enter into binding contractual agreements without approval of the Executive Committee. Representation: The Executive Committee will actively strive to appoint balanced committees.
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Article VII. Bylaws
Matters regarding operating procedures shall be provided in the Bylaws to this Constitution.
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Article VIII. Amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws
Amendments to the Constitution or Bylaws may be proposed by any active member or group of members. The proposed amendment, along with the relevant (if any) article of the Constitution or Bylaws, and the rationale for the amendment will be in writing. The proposed amendment must then be endorsed by 15% of the active membership. It is then submitted to the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee must act upon the amendment within forty (40) working days. If the Executive Committee recommends change or withdrawal of the proposed amendment, the initiating group (petitioners) must then vote on those recommendations. Voting by the petitioners shall occur within fifteen (15) working days after the Executive Committee's action. If two thirds (2/3) of the petitioners vote for withdrawal, the amendment shall be null and void. If two thirds (2/3) of the petitioners vote for the revisions, the revised amendment shall be sent forward to the membership. If two thirds (2/3) of the petitioners do not agree to revision or withdrawal, the amendment with its original wording, shall be sent forward to the membership for voting.
Additionally, the Executive Committee may propose an amendment to the Constitution or Bylaws and submit it to the membership for voting without obtaining the endorsement of 15% of the active membership. To initiate an amendment, two thirds (2/3) of the Executive Committee must endorse the proposed amendment.
The Executive Committee will present the proposed amendment(s) to the Constitution or Bylaws at the next regular or specially called Chapter meeting. Voting on the amendments(s) will be by secret ballot. A majority vote of those members voting shall be required for approval of a proposed amendment(s) to the Constitution or Bylaws.
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