The Association and the Executive of the Association

2.01.01 The name of the Association shall be the Concurrent Education Students’ Association.

2.01.02 The purpose of the Association shall be:

(a) to cater to the needs and interests of Concurrent Education students and to advocate on their behalf to all external bodies,

(b) to provide services relevant to the needs of Concurrent Education students,

(c) to create opportunities for members to engage not only with the other Concurrent Education students, but also with the greater Queen’s and Kingston communities,

(d) to provide members with professional development opportunities.

2.01.03 The Association is a member of the Alma Mater Society of Queen’s University and recognizes the pre-eminence of that Society and its Constitution.

2.01.04 The Association is a member of the Arts and Science Undergraduate Society of Queen’s University and recognizes the pre-eminence of that Society and its Constitution.

2.02 The Executive of the Association

2.02.01 The Executive of the Association shall consist of:

(a) President,

(b) Vice President (Internal),

(d) Executive Administrator

2.02.02 The members of the Executive shall be ordinary members of the Association.

2.02.03 The members of the Executive are Ex-Officio members of the Council.

2.02.04 The President, Vice President (Internal), and Vice President (External) shall run for office as a team and shall be elected by the members of the Association. The campaign and election shall be held in accordance with Article 4 of this Constitution.

(a) The Executive Administrator shall run for office individually, separate from the other candidates.

2.02.05 Should the position of President become vacant within 60 days of the beginning of fall term, the duties of the President, as defined by Section 2.3, shall be redistributed between the members of the Executive at the discretion of the Executive until a new President is elected through by-election as outlined in Section 4.11.

(a) Should no Association member enter the by-election as a candidate, the procedure as outlined in Subsection 2.02.06 shall be followed.

2.02.06 Should the position of President become vacant after 60 days of the beginning of fall term,

(a) The Council shall elect a member of Council to the position of President by two-thirds majority vote at the nearest Council meeting.

(b) Depending on the nature of the vacant Council position following the appointment, a by-election or re-hire will take place that will be open to the association.

2.02.07 Should the position of Vice President (Internal) or Vice President (External) become vacant within 60 days from the beginning of fall term, a new Vice President shall be elected through by-election as outlined in Section 4.11

(a) During the by-election period, the remaining member(s) of the Executive shall fulfill the duties, as defined by Section 2.3, of the vacated Vice Presidential position(s).

(b) Should no Association member enter the by-election as a candidate, the procedure outlined in Subsection 2.02.08 shall be followed.

2.02.08 Should the Vice Presidential position(s) become vacant after 60 days of the beginning of fall term,

(a) The Council shall elect a member of Council to the vacated position by two-thirds majority vote at the nearest Council meeting,

(b) Depending on the nature of the vacant Council position following the election, a by-election or re-hire will take place that will be open to the Association at the discretion of the Executive

2.02.09 Should all Executive positions become vacant; an Emergency meeting of the Council shall take place within seventy-two (72) hours of the positions becoming vacant.

(a) The Council shall elect an Interim President from members of the Council by two-thirds majority vote at the emergency meeting. The meeting shall last until an Interim President is chosen.

(b) A new Executive shall be elected through by-election as outlined in Section 4.11.

(c) Should no Association member enter the by-election as a candidate for President, the Interim President shall become President.

(d) Should no Association member enter the by-election as a candidate for Vice President (Internal) and/or Vice President (External), the duties of the Vice President (Internal) and/or Vice President (External) shall be redistributed between members of the Council for the remainder of the year, at the discretion of the President.

2.02.10 Should the position of Executive Administrator position become vacant within 60 days from the beginning of the fall term, a new Executive Administrator shall be elected through by-election as outlined in Section 4.11

(a) During the by-election period, the Speaker/CEO remaining member(s) of the Executive shall fulfill the duties, as defined by Section 2.3, of the vacated Executive Administrator position.

(b) Should no Association member enter the by-election as a candidate, the procedure outlined in Subsection 2.02.11 shall be followed.

2.02.11 Should the Executive Administrator position become vacant after 60 days of the beginning of the fall term,

(a) The Council shall elect a member of Council to the vacated positions by two-thirds majority vote at the nearest Council meeting.

(b) Depending on the nature of the vacant Council position following the election, a by-election or re-hire will take place that will be open to the Association.

2.02.12 Subsections 2.02.05, 2.02.06, 2.02.07, 2.02.08, and 2.02.09 operate notwithstanding the requirement of an Executive to run as a team, as outlined in subsection 2.02.04.

2.03 Duties of Executive Members

2.03.01 The duties of the President shall include, but shall not be limited by:

(a) to oversee and supervise the running of all Association affairs,

(b) to represent the interests of Association members to all external bodies,

(c) to be responsible for the administration of the financial affairs in conjunction with the Treasurer of the Association,

(d) to be a non-voting member on any Association committee, except when selected as a voting member,

(e) to represent the Association on social and ceremonial occasions,

(f) to coordinate Association representation to the AMS Assembly,

(g) to be a voting member of the Council and AMS Assembly,

(h) to act as Association contact for Orientation week,

(i) to ensure that all members of the Council are properly supported in their duties and responsibilities.

2.03.02 The duties of the Vice President (Internal) shall include, but shall not be limited by:

(a) to oversee and supervise the internal affairs of the Association,

(b) to represent the Association on Arts and Science Faculty Board,

(d) to be a voting member of the Council and ASUS Assembly,

(e) to support the President in all duties.

2.03.03 The duties of the Vice President (External) shall include, but shall not be limited by:

(a) to represent the Association on Education Faculty Board,

(b) to be a voting member of the Council,

(d) to support the President in all duties.

2.03.04 The Executive shall have the power to appoint committees to report on any matter of interest to the Association.

2.03.05 In the summer months, the Executive shall approve events, policies, expenditures, and any other decision requiring approval of the Association, the Council, or the Executive.

2.04 Honoraria

2.04.01 All positions within the Association are considered to be volunteer positions. Due to the nature of their responsibilities and commitment, the Executive and Executive Administrator of the Association shall be recognized by granting honoraria.

2.04.02 These honoraria are to maintain the accessibility of these positions to all Association members, irrespective of their financial situations and should not be considered salaries.

2.04.03 Honoraria shall be distributed as described in Section 8.03.

2.05 Removal of the Executive

2.05.01 The members of the Executive shall be removed from office separately.

2.05.02 Such a removal shall be effected by a referendum to impeach.

2.05.03 Such a referendum shall be received at any time by the Council and must be

supported by the signatures of twenty (20) percent of the members of the Association.

2.05.04 Such a referendum shall be conducted by the Chief Electoral Officer, on a date selected by the Chief Electoral Officer, separate from any other election or referendum.

2.05.05 At least one (1) week written notice shall be given to all members of the Association by email and a notice on the Association website.

2.05.06 In no instance shall twenty (20) days pass between submission of the impeachment papers and the date of balloting.

2.05.07 The wording of the ballot shall be, “Shall (Name of Executive Member) cease to hold the position of (Executive Position) of the Concurrent Education Students’ Association?”

(a) The ballot must include statements presented from both parties addressing the reasons for removal, which must be reviewed by the Executive Administrator, Chief Electoral Officer and Equity Affairs Commissioner.

2.05.08 For the question to be resolved in the affirmative,

(a) no less than thirty-five (35) percent of Association members shall cast ballots,

(b) no less than two-thirds (2/3) of voting members shall vote in the affirmative.

2.05.09 If a non-confidence vote of an impeachment referendum is resolved in the affirmative, the Council shall proceed under Subsections 2.02.05, 2.02.06, 2.02.07, 2.02.08, 2.02.09 of the Constitution.