V.BOARD OF DIRECTORS - Revision history

Boardaa: /* Removed the addendum to Article V, Section V.A.5. Membership. It was passed at Cabinet on 4/27/2023 and not by Board. Per Christina O. only the Board could amend the Bylaws. */

2025-06-04T22:37:38Z

Removed the addendum to Article V, Section V.A.5. Membership. It was passed at Cabinet on 4/27/2023 and not by Board. Per Christina O. only the Board could amend the Bylaws.

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	4. The remaining members of the Board of Directors shall be elected by the members of the several units. Each unit shall elect one director for each seventy members, or fraction thereof, in the residential capacity of the unit. Only individuals with a current signed contract for the academic year in a specific unit are eligible to be Directors seated by that unit. A Director’s position will immediately become vacant upon the cancellation or termination of their contract or upon the transfer of their contract to another unit.		4. The remaining members of the Board of Directors shall be elected by the members of the several units. Each unit shall elect one director for each seventy members, or fraction thereof, in the residential capacity of the unit. Only individuals with a current signed contract for the academic year in a specific unit are eligible to be Directors seated by that unit. A Director’s position will immediately become vacant upon the cancellation or termination of their contract or upon the transfer of their contract to another unit.

	~~'''Addendum:'''~~
	Board Reps who are temporarily incapacitated due to physical disability, injury, or accident and are thus temporarily unable to reside at the unit in which they were elected are allowed to retain their employment and source of income as members of the BSC Board while living elsewhere if advised to do so by medical guidance provided: 1) They are able to successfully complete their jobs virtually 2) Their units are aware and 3) They are re-elected in the 2nd term of the year if their physical absence from their unit lasts more than one semester.

	~~''[Updated as per approval at Cabinet #11 Meeting (4.27.23)]''~~

	5. Whenever possible, Directors are expected to personally attend all meetings. However, in the event that the Director is unable to physically attend a meeting, the Director may participate and vote in a meeting remotely through the use of electronic communication technologies. Electronic participation must ensure that the Director remains actively informed and engaged throughout the duration of the meeting. Electronic participation in a meeting should occur only in the presence of extenuating circumstances for a Director. The President may request up to 48 hours notice and pre-approval of extenuating circumstances for the use of electronic participation.		5. Whenever possible, Directors are expected to personally attend all meetings. However, in the event that the Director is unable to physically attend a meeting, the Director may participate and vote in a meeting remotely through the use of electronic communication technologies. Electronic participation must ensure that the Director remains actively informed and engaged throughout the duration of the meeting. Electronic participation in a meeting should occur only in the presence of extenuating circumstances for a Director. The President may request up to 48 hours notice and pre-approval of extenuating circumstances for the use of electronic participation.

Boardaa: /* Updated as per approval at Cabinet #11 Meeting (4.27.23) */

2023-05-08T15:49:27Z

Updated as per approval at Cabinet #11 Meeting (4.27.23)

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	4. The remaining members of the Board of Directors shall be elected by the members of the several units. Each unit shall elect one director for each seventy members, or fraction thereof, in the residential capacity of the unit. Only individuals with a current signed contract for the academic year in a specific unit are eligible to be Directors seated by that unit. A Director’s position will immediately become vacant upon the cancellation or termination of their contract or upon the transfer of their contract to another unit.		4. The remaining members of the Board of Directors shall be elected by the members of the several units. Each unit shall elect one director for each seventy members, or fraction thereof, in the residential capacity of the unit. Only individuals with a current signed contract for the academic year in a specific unit are eligible to be Directors seated by that unit. A Director’s position will immediately become vacant upon the cancellation or termination of their contract or upon the transfer of their contract to another unit.

			'''Addendum:'''
			Board Reps who are temporarily incapacitated due to physical disability, injury, or accident and are thus temporarily unable to reside at the unit in which they were elected are allowed to retain their employment and source of income as members of the BSC Board while living elsewhere if advised to do so by medical guidance provided: 1) They are able to successfully complete their jobs virtually 2) Their units are aware and 3) They are re-elected in the 2nd term of the year if their physical absence from their unit lasts more than one semester.

			''[Updated as per approval at Cabinet #11 Meeting (4.27.23)]''

	5. Whenever possible, Directors are expected to personally attend all meetings. However, in the event that the Director is unable to physically attend a meeting, the Director may participate and vote in a meeting remotely through the use of electronic communication technologies. Electronic participation must ensure that the Director remains actively informed and engaged throughout the duration of the meeting. Electronic participation in a meeting should occur only in the presence of extenuating circumstances for a Director. The President may request up to 48 hours notice and pre-approval of extenuating circumstances for the use of electronic participation.		5. Whenever possible, Directors are expected to personally attend all meetings. However, in the event that the Director is unable to physically attend a meeting, the Director may participate and vote in a meeting remotely through the use of electronic communication technologies. Electronic participation must ensure that the Director remains actively informed and engaged throughout the duration of the meeting. Electronic participation in a meeting should occur only in the presence of extenuating circumstances for a Director. The President may request up to 48 hours notice and pre-approval of extenuating circumstances for the use of electronic participation.
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	8. All Directors are required to attend and complete Board Training prior to voting or otherwise acting as a fiduciary for the BSC.		8. All Directors are required to attend and complete Board Training prior to voting or otherwise acting as a fiduciary for the BSC.


	==V.B. TIME OF ELECTION AND DETERMINATION PROCEDURES==		==V.B. TIME OF ELECTION AND DETERMINATION PROCEDURES==

Ellie: Restore amended date.

2021-07-28T04:48:59Z

Restore amended date.

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	[''Membership approved 3/19/15.'']		[''Membership approved 3/19/15. Amended 5/9/19'']

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Zoewan: /* corrected error in recording by-law change as approved on 5-9-2019 board meeting */

2021-04-06T23:23:07Z

corrected error in recording by-law change as approved on 5-9-2019 board meeting

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	2. The BSC Employee Association contract may include a provision for the designation of a Director from among members of the Employee Association. If applicable, this Director will serve at the pleasure of the Employee Association.		2. The BSC Employee Association contract may include a provision for the designation of a Director from among members of the Employee Association. If applicable, this Director will serve at the pleasure of the Employee Association.

	3. The President may recommend to the Board for approval two additional non~~-student~~ directors from the BSC Alumni Association and/or the University of California, Berkeley faculty. The terms of office of these directors shall be at the pleasure of the Board of Directors.		3. The President may recommend to the Board for approval two additional non member directors from the BSC Alumni Association and/or the University of California, Berkeley faculty. The terms of office of these directors shall be at the pleasure of the Board of Directors.

	4. The remaining members of the Board of Directors shall be elected by the members of the several units. Each unit shall elect one director for each seventy members, or fraction thereof, in the residential capacity of the unit. Only individuals with a current signed contract for the academic year in a specific unit are eligible to be Directors seated by that unit. A Director’s position will immediately become vacant upon the cancellation or termination of their contract or upon the transfer of their contract to another unit.		4. The remaining members of the Board of Directors shall be elected by the members of the several units. Each unit shall elect one director for each seventy members, or fraction thereof, in the residential capacity of the unit. Only individuals with a current signed contract for the academic year in a specific unit are eligible to be Directors seated by that unit. A Director’s position will immediately become vacant upon the cancellation or termination of their contract or upon the transfer of their contract to another unit.
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	6. No individual employed by the BSC shall concurrently serve as a director, except any Director appointed by the BSCEA. This Director may be excluded from executive sessions in which negotiations or re-negotiations of the BSCEA contract are being discussed. This provision shall not apply to member employees of units of the corporation or to students hired for short-term employment pursuant to the Personnel Code8.		6. No individual employed by the BSC shall concurrently serve as a director, except any Director appointed by the BSCEA. This Director may be excluded from executive sessions in which negotiations or re-negotiations of the BSCEA contract are being discussed. This provision shall not apply to member employees of units of the corporation or to students hired for short-term employment pursuant to the Personnel Code8.

	7. ~~Each student director is~~ required to attend Board meetings and the meetings of at least one committee or task force of the Board. The President and committee and task force chairs determine, considering the preferences of the directors, committee assignments no later than the first board meeting of a given semester. Each ~~student~~ executive is required to attend all Board and Cabinet meetings, and any other meeting specified under their job description.		7. No Director or executive may miss two consecutive meetings for which they are required to attend. All Directors are required to attend Board meetings and Board elections. Member directors are required to attend the meetings of at least one committee or task force of the Board. The President and committee and task force chairs determine, considering the preferences of the directors, committee assignments no later than the first board meeting of a given semester. Each executive is required to attend all Board and Cabinet meetings, and any other meeting specified under their job description.

			:a. As soon as a Director has missed two consecutive meetings, the President shall inform the appropriate House President, if applicable, that the Director will be removed at the beginning of the next meeting, pending a vote of the Board. Should a Director be removed, the President shall inform the Director’s unit, if applicable, which will fill the vacancy according to the unit’s election procedure.

	8. Student Directors and executives may not miss any two consecutive Board meetings or required committee meetings. Nor a Board meeting and a required committee or task force meeting in succession. The President shall inform the Board of Directors at the beginning of each meeting when Directors or executives have missed two or more meetings consecutively. Such Directors or executives shall be removed from the Board unless the Board votes otherwise by a simple majority.
	:a. As soon as a Director has missed two consecutive meetings, the President shall inform the appropriate house president that the Director will be removed at the beginning of the next meeting, pending a vote of the Board. Should a Director be removed, the President shall inform the Director’s unit, which will fill the vacancy according to the unit’s election procedure.
	:b. As soon as an executive has missed two consecutive meetings, the President shall inform Cabinet that the executive will be dismissed, unless the Cabinet votes otherwise by a simple majority. An executive who has missed two consecutive meetings including Cabinet will be removed from their executive position but retain their Board position as long as they have fulfilled the meeting requirements of Directors. Vacant executive seats are treated pursuant to VI.C.3. of the Bylaws.		:b. As soon as an executive has missed two consecutive meetings, the President shall inform Cabinet that the executive will be dismissed, unless the Cabinet votes otherwise by a simple majority. An executive who has missed two consecutive meetings including Cabinet will be removed from their executive position but retain their Board position as long as they have fulfilled the meeting requirements of Directors. Vacant executive seats are treated pursuant to VI.C.3. of the Bylaws.

			8. All Directors are required to attend and complete Board Training prior to voting or otherwise acting as a fiduciary for the BSC.


	==V.B. TIME OF ELECTION AND DETERMINATION PROCEDURES==		==V.B. TIME OF ELECTION AND DETERMINATION PROCEDURES==

Zoewan: /* Undoing V.B.2 about removal of Directors as per Ellie Cawthorn */

2021-04-06T19:46:29Z

Undoing V.B.2 about removal of Directors as per Ellie Cawthorn

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	2. The BSC Employee Association contract may include a provision for the designation of a Director from among members of the Employee Association. If applicable, this Director will serve at the pleasure of the Employee Association.		2. The BSC Employee Association contract may include a provision for the designation of a Director from among members of the Employee Association. If applicable, this Director will serve at the pleasure of the Employee Association.

	3. The President may recommend to the Board for approval two additional non-~~member~~ directors from the BSC Alumni Association and/or the University of California, Berkeley faculty. The terms of office of these directors shall be at the pleasure of the Board of Directors.		3. The President may recommend to the Board for approval two additional non-student directors from the BSC Alumni Association and/or the University of California, Berkeley faculty. The terms of office of these directors shall be at the pleasure of the Board of Directors.

	4. The remaining members of the Board of Directors shall be elected by the members of the several units. Each unit shall elect one director for each seventy members, or fraction thereof, in the residential capacity of the unit. Only individuals with a current signed contract for the academic year in a specific unit are eligible to be Directors seated by that unit. A Director’s position will immediately become vacant upon the cancellation or termination of their contract or upon the transfer of their contract to another unit.		4. The remaining members of the Board of Directors shall be elected by the members of the several units. Each unit shall elect one director for each seventy members, or fraction thereof, in the residential capacity of the unit. Only individuals with a current signed contract for the academic year in a specific unit are eligible to be Directors seated by that unit. A Director’s position will immediately become vacant upon the cancellation or termination of their contract or upon the transfer of their contract to another unit.
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	5. Whenever possible, Directors are expected to personally attend all meetings. However, in the event that the Director is unable to physically attend a meeting, the Director may participate and vote in a meeting remotely through the use of electronic communication technologies. Electronic participation must ensure that the Director remains actively informed and engaged throughout the duration of the meeting. Electronic participation in a meeting should occur only in the presence of extenuating circumstances for a Director. The President may request up to 48 hours notice and pre-approval of extenuating circumstances for the use of electronic participation.		5. Whenever possible, Directors are expected to personally attend all meetings. However, in the event that the Director is unable to physically attend a meeting, the Director may participate and vote in a meeting remotely through the use of electronic communication technologies. Electronic participation must ensure that the Director remains actively informed and engaged throughout the duration of the meeting. Electronic participation in a meeting should occur only in the presence of extenuating circumstances for a Director. The President may request up to 48 hours notice and pre-approval of extenuating circumstances for the use of electronic participation.

	6. No individual employed by the BSC shall concurrently serve as a director, except any Director appointed by the BSCEA. This Director may be excluded from executive sessions in which negotiations or re-negotiations of the BSCEA contract are being discussed. This provision shall not apply to member employees of units of the corporation or to students hired for short-term employment pursuant to the Personnel ~~Code~~.		6. No individual employed by the BSC shall concurrently serve as a director, except any Director appointed by the BSCEA. This Director may be excluded from executive sessions in which negotiations or re-negotiations of the BSCEA contract are being discussed. This provision shall not apply to member employees of units of the corporation or to students hired for short-term employment pursuant to the Personnel Code8.

	7. ~~No Director or executive may miss two consecutive meetings for which they are required to attend. All Directors are~~ required to attend Board meetings and ~~Board elections. Member directors are required to attend~~ the meetings of at least one committee or task force of the Board. The President and committee and task force chairs determine, considering the preferences of the directors, committee assignments no later than the first board meeting of a given semester. Each student executive is required to attend all Board and Cabinet meetings, and any other meeting specified under their job description.		7. Each student director is required to attend Board meetings and the meetings of at least one committee or task force of the Board. The President and committee and task force chairs determine, considering the preferences of the directors, committee assignments no later than the first board meeting of a given semester. Each student executive is required to attend all Board and Cabinet meetings, and any other meeting specified under their job description.
	:a. As soon as a Director has missed two consecutive meetings, the President shall inform the appropriate ~~House President, if applicable,~~ that the Director will be removed at the beginning of the next meeting, pending a vote of the Board. Should a Director be removed, the President shall inform the Director’s unit~~, if applicable~~, which will fill the vacancy according to the unit’s election procedure.
			8. Student Directors and executives may not miss any two consecutive Board meetings or required committee meetings. Nor a Board meeting and a required committee or task force meeting in succession. The President shall inform the Board of Directors at the beginning of each meeting when Directors or executives have missed two or more meetings consecutively. Such Directors or executives shall be removed from the Board unless the Board votes otherwise by a simple majority.
			:a. As soon as a Director has missed two consecutive meetings, the President shall inform the appropriate house president that the Director will be removed at the beginning of the next meeting, pending a vote of the Board. Should a Director be removed, the President shall inform the Director’s unit, which will fill the vacancy according to the unit’s election procedure.
	:b. As soon as an executive has missed two consecutive meetings, the President shall inform Cabinet that the executive will be dismissed, unless the Cabinet votes otherwise by a simple majority. An executive who has missed two consecutive meetings including Cabinet will be removed from their executive position but retain their Board position as long as they have fulfilled the meeting requirements of Directors. Vacant executive seats are treated pursuant to VI.C.3. of the Bylaws.		:b. As soon as an executive has missed two consecutive meetings, the President shall inform Cabinet that the executive will be dismissed, unless the Cabinet votes otherwise by a simple majority. An executive who has missed two consecutive meetings including Cabinet will be removed from their executive position but retain their Board position as long as they have fulfilled the meeting requirements of Directors. Vacant executive seats are treated pursuant to VI.C.3. of the Bylaws.

			==V.B. TIME OF ELECTION AND DETERMINATION PROCEDURES==
			1. Directors shall be elected by their units during the Spring contract period and shall take office at 12:00 a.m. on the day following the final day of the Spring contract period. Directors shall leave office at 11:59 p.m. on the final day of the subsequent Spring contract period.

	~~8. All Directors are required to attend and complete Board Training prior to voting or otherwise acting as a fiduciary for the BSC.~~		2. Directors shall be elected by the current Membership of their units via a minimum one week online election under oversight of the BSC President.

	~~==V.B. TIME OF ELECTION AND REMOVAL PROCEDURES==~~
	1. Student Directors shall be elected by their units during the Spring contract period and shall take office at 12:00 a.m. on the day following the final day of the Spring contract period. Directors shall leave office at 11:59 p.m. on the final day of the subsequent Spring contract period.

	2. ~~Student~~ Directors shall be elected by the current Membership of their units via a minimum one week online election under oversight of the BSC President.

	3. Any unit may request a determination of its membership. The unit shall then elect, or seat if previously elected, any additional Directors that such a determination shows that it is entitled to elect. Such directors shall take office immediately.		3. Any unit may request a determination of its membership. The unit shall then elect, or seat if previously elected, any additional Directors that such a determination shows that it is entitled to elect. Such directors shall take office immediately.

	4. The BSC Board of Directors may vote to remove any individual Board Director that has not fulfilled their fiduciary duties (which may include but is not limited to undisclosed conflicts of interest, substantial negligence or lack of attendance), or has not fulfilled the roles and responsibilities written in this section, V.A. and V.B., of the BSC Bylaws. Director removal may only be considered if: cabinet places it on the board agenda and the agenda is approved by a simple majority, OR if the Board of Directors places it on the agenda by a two-thirds vote.
	::a. The Board of Directors must be given two weeks notice before the vote to remove ensues. If the Director being considered for removal is a Student Director, their unit must also be given two weeks notice of the vote.
	~~::b. The individual Board Director under consideration for removal must be given voice in person or in writing, prior to the vote, to offer their circumstance and plea on their behalf.~~
	~~::c. The motion to remove a board director may only be passed by a simple two-thirds majority.~~


	==V.C. EXPENDITURES==		==V.C. EXPENDITURES==
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	[''Membership approved 3/19/15. ~~Amended 5/9/19~~'']		[''Membership approved 3/19/15.'']

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Boardaa at 07:35, 27 November 2019

2019-11-27T07:35:11Z

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	==V.A. MEMBERSHIP==		==V.A. MEMBERSHIP==
	1. The BSC ~~Employee~~ Association ~~contract~~ may ~~include a provision for~~ the ~~designation of~~ a Director ~~from among members~~ of the ~~Employee~~ Association~~. If applicable, this Director will serve~~ at the pleasure of the ~~Employee~~ Association.		1. The President of the BSC Alumni Association may appoint one member of the Alumni Association as a Director. The term of office of the Alumni Association member shall be at the pleasure of the President of the BSC Alumni Association.

	2. ~~One alumni Board Director shall be elected by~~ the ~~Board~~ of ~~Directors at the end~~ of ~~each spring semester during cabinet elections. All alumni are eligible to run for~~ the ~~position~~. ~~The term of office of~~ this Director ~~is from~~ the ~~day after the Spring semester contract ends to~~ the ~~end of following Spring semester contract.~~		2. The BSC Employee Association contract may include a provision for the designation of a Director from among members of the Employee Association. If applicable, this Director will serve at the pleasure of the Employee Association.
	::a. The potential alumni Board Director shall work with Cabinet to create a plan to ensure their ample and effective participation in Board’s ongoings; this participation plan will be voted on during their election to board.

	3. ~~Cabinet~~ may recommend to the Board for approval ~~up to~~ two additional non-member directors~~. Note~~, ~~that any Board Director can suggest candidates to Cabinet to be vetted as a recommendation to Board~~. The ~~term~~ of office of these ~~Directors is from the day after the Spring semester contract ends to the end of following Spring semester contract, to~~ be ~~voted in by the previous year’s Board~~ at the ~~end~~ of ~~the Spring semester.~~		3. The President may recommend to the Board for approval two additional non-member directors from the BSC Alumni Association and/or the University of California, Berkeley faculty. The terms of office of these directors shall be at the pleasure of the Board of Directors.
	~~::a. Cabinet should give ample thought and consideration to~~ the Board~~'s needs – such as cultural competency, expertise, and governance philosophy – and current goals before recommending any additional external Board~~ Directors.
	::b. The external Board Director shall work with Cabinet to create a plan to ensure their ample and effective participation in Board’s ongoings. The participation plan shall be approved by Board during the vote to instate the external Board Director.

	4. The remaining members of the Board of Directors shall be elected by the members of the several units. Each unit shall elect one director for each seventy members, or fraction thereof, in the residential capacity of the unit. Only individuals with a current signed contract for the academic year in a specific unit are eligible to be Directors seated by that unit. A Director’s position will immediately become vacant upon the cancellation or termination of their contract or upon the transfer of their contract to another unit.		4. The remaining members of the Board of Directors shall be elected by the members of the several units. Each unit shall elect one director for each seventy members, or fraction thereof, in the residential capacity of the unit. Only individuals with a current signed contract for the academic year in a specific unit are eligible to be Directors seated by that unit. A Director’s position will immediately become vacant upon the cancellation or termination of their contract or upon the transfer of their contract to another unit.

	5. ~~All~~ Directors are expected to personally attend all meetings. However, in the event that the Director is unable to physically attend a meeting, the Director may participate and vote in a meeting remotely through the use of electronic communication technologies. Electronic participation must ensure that the Director remains actively informed and engaged throughout the duration of the meeting. Electronic participation in a meeting should occur only in the presence of extenuating circumstances for a Director. The President may request up to 48 hours notice and pre-approval of extenuating circumstances for the use of electronic participation.		5. Whenever possible, Directors are expected to personally attend all meetings. However, in the event that the Director is unable to physically attend a meeting, the Director may participate and vote in a meeting remotely through the use of electronic communication technologies. Electronic participation must ensure that the Director remains actively informed and engaged throughout the duration of the meeting. Electronic participation in a meeting should occur only in the presence of extenuating circumstances for a Director. The President may request up to 48 hours notice and pre-approval of extenuating circumstances for the use of electronic participation.

	6. No individual employed by the BSC shall concurrently serve as a director, except any Director appointed by the BSCEA. This Director may be excluded from executive sessions in which negotiations or re-negotiations of the BSCEA contract are being discussed. This provision shall not apply to member employees of units of the corporation or to students hired for short-term employment pursuant to the Personnel Code.		6. No individual employed by the BSC shall concurrently serve as a director, except any Director appointed by the BSCEA. This Director may be excluded from executive sessions in which negotiations or re-negotiations of the BSCEA contract are being discussed. This provision shall not apply to member employees of units of the corporation or to students hired for short-term employment pursuant to the Personnel Code.

Boardaa: /* V.A. MEMBERSHIP */

2019-11-19T18:08:10Z

V.A. MEMBERSHIP

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	::a. The potential alumni Board Director shall work with Cabinet to create a plan to ensure their ample and effective participation in Board’s ongoings; this participation plan will be voted on during their election to board.		::a. The potential alumni Board Director shall work with Cabinet to create a plan to ensure their ample and effective participation in Board’s ongoings; this participation plan will be voted on during their election to board.

	3. Cabinet may recommend to the Board for approval up to two additional non-~~student~~ directors. Note, that any Board Director can suggest candidates to Cabinet to be vetted as a recommendation to Board. The term of office of these Directors is from the day after the Spring semester contract ends to the end of following Spring semester contract, to be voted in by the previous year’s Board at the end of the Spring semester.		3. Cabinet may recommend to the Board for approval up to two additional non-member directors. Note, that any Board Director can suggest candidates to Cabinet to be vetted as a recommendation to Board. The term of office of these Directors is from the day after the Spring semester contract ends to the end of following Spring semester contract, to be voted in by the previous year’s Board at the end of the Spring semester.
	::a. Cabinet should give ample thought and consideration to the Board's needs – such as cultural competency, expertise, and governance philosophy – and current goals before recommending any additional external Board Directors.		::a. Cabinet should give ample thought and consideration to the Board's needs – such as cultural competency, expertise, and governance philosophy – and current goals before recommending any additional external Board Directors.
	::b. The external Board Director shall work with Cabinet to create a plan to ensure their ample and effective participation in Board’s ongoings. The participation plan shall be approved by Board during the vote to instate the external Board Director.		::b. The external Board Director shall work with Cabinet to create a plan to ensure their ample and effective participation in Board’s ongoings. The participation plan shall be approved by Board during the vote to instate the external Board Director.
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	6. No individual employed by the BSC shall concurrently serve as a director, except any Director appointed by the BSCEA. This Director may be excluded from executive sessions in which negotiations or re-negotiations of the BSCEA contract are being discussed. This provision shall not apply to member employees of units of the corporation or to students hired for short-term employment pursuant to the Personnel Code.		6. No individual employed by the BSC shall concurrently serve as a director, except any Director appointed by the BSCEA. This Director may be excluded from executive sessions in which negotiations or re-negotiations of the BSCEA contract are being discussed. This provision shall not apply to member employees of units of the corporation or to students hired for short-term employment pursuant to the Personnel Code.

	7. All Directors are required to attend and ~~complete~~ Board ~~Training prior~~ to ~~voting~~ or otherwise ~~acting~~ as ~~a fiduciary for~~ the ~~BSC~~.		7. No Director or executive may miss two consecutive meetings for which they are required to attend. All Directors are required to attend Board meetings and Board elections. Member directors are required to attend the meetings of at least one committee or task force of the Board. The President and committee and task force chairs determine, considering the preferences of the directors, committee assignments no later than the first board meeting of a given semester. Each student executive is required to attend all Board and Cabinet meetings, and any other meeting specified under their job description.
			:a. As soon as a Director has missed two consecutive meetings, the President shall inform the appropriate House President, if applicable, that the Director will be removed at the beginning of the next meeting, pending a vote of the Board. Should a Director be removed, the President shall inform the Director’s unit, if applicable, which will fill the vacancy according to the unit’s election procedure.
			:b. As soon as an executive has missed two consecutive meetings, the President shall inform Cabinet that the executive will be dismissed, unless the Cabinet votes otherwise by a simple majority. An executive who has missed two consecutive meetings including Cabinet will be removed from their executive position but retain their Board position as long as they have fulfilled the meeting requirements of Directors. Vacant executive seats are treated pursuant to VI.C.3. of the Bylaws.

	8. All Directors are required to attend Board meetings. Student directors are required to attend the meetings of at least one committee or task force of the Board. The President and committee and task force chairs determine, considering the preferences of the directors, committee assignments no later than the first board meeting of a given semester. Each student executive is required to attend all Board and Cabinet meetings, and any other meeting specified under their job description.

			8. All Directors are required to attend and complete Board Training prior to voting or otherwise acting as a fiduciary for the BSC.

	==V.B. TIME OF ELECTION AND REMOVAL PROCEDURES==		==V.B. TIME OF ELECTION AND REMOVAL PROCEDURES==

Boardaa at 16:23, 8 August 2019

2019-08-08T16:23:29Z

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	2. One alumni Board Director shall be elected by the Board of Directors at the end of each spring semester during cabinet elections. All alumni are eligible to run for the position. The term of office of this Director is from the day after the Spring semester contract ends to the end of following Spring semester contract.		2. One alumni Board Director shall be elected by the Board of Directors at the end of each spring semester during cabinet elections. All alumni are eligible to run for the position. The term of office of this Director is from the day after the Spring semester contract ends to the end of following Spring semester contract.
	::~~aThe~~ potential alumni Board Director shall work with Cabinet to create a plan to ensure their ample and effective participation in Board’s ongoings; this participation plan will be voted on during their election to board.		::a. The potential alumni Board Director shall work with Cabinet to create a plan to ensure their ample and effective participation in Board’s ongoings; this participation plan will be voted on during their election to board.

	3. Cabinet may recommend to the Board for approval up to two additional non-student directors. Note, that any Board Director can suggest candidates to Cabinet to be vetted as a recommendation to Board. The term of office of these Directors is from the day after the Spring semester contract ends to the end of following Spring semester contract, to be voted in by the previous year’s Board at the end of the Spring semester.		3. Cabinet may recommend to the Board for approval up to two additional non-student directors. Note, that any Board Director can suggest candidates to Cabinet to be vetted as a recommendation to Board. The term of office of these Directors is from the day after the Spring semester contract ends to the end of following Spring semester contract, to be voted in by the previous year’s Board at the end of the Spring semester.
	::a Cabinet should give ample thought and consideration to the Board's needs – such as cultural competency, expertise, and governance philosophy – and current goals before recommending any additional external Board Directors.		::a. Cabinet should give ample thought and consideration to the Board's needs – such as cultural competency, expertise, and governance philosophy – and current goals before recommending any additional external Board Directors.
	::b The external Board Director shall work with Cabinet to create a plan to ensure their ample and effective participation in Board’s ongoings. The participation plan shall be approved by Board during the vote to instate the external Board Director.		::b. The external Board Director shall work with Cabinet to create a plan to ensure their ample and effective participation in Board’s ongoings. The participation plan shall be approved by Board during the vote to instate the external Board Director.

	4. The remaining members of the Board of Directors shall be elected by the members of the several units. Each unit shall elect one director for each seventy members, or fraction thereof, in the residential capacity of the unit. Only individuals with a current signed contract for the academic year in a specific unit are eligible to be Directors seated by that unit. A Director’s position will immediately become vacant upon the cancellation or termination of their contract or upon the transfer of their contract to another unit.		4. The remaining members of the Board of Directors shall be elected by the members of the several units. Each unit shall elect one director for each seventy members, or fraction thereof, in the residential capacity of the unit. Only individuals with a current signed contract for the academic year in a specific unit are eligible to be Directors seated by that unit. A Director’s position will immediately become vacant upon the cancellation or termination of their contract or upon the transfer of their contract to another unit.
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	4. The BSC Board of Directors may vote to remove any individual Board Director that has not fulfilled their fiduciary duties (which may include but is not limited to undisclosed conflicts of interest, substantial negligence or lack of attendance), or has not fulfilled the roles and responsibilities written in this section, V.A. and V.B., of the BSC Bylaws. Director removal may only be considered if: cabinet places it on the board agenda and the agenda is approved by a simple majority, OR if the Board of Directors places it on the agenda by a two-thirds vote.		4. The BSC Board of Directors may vote to remove any individual Board Director that has not fulfilled their fiduciary duties (which may include but is not limited to undisclosed conflicts of interest, substantial negligence or lack of attendance), or has not fulfilled the roles and responsibilities written in this section, V.A. and V.B., of the BSC Bylaws. Director removal may only be considered if: cabinet places it on the board agenda and the agenda is approved by a simple majority, OR if the Board of Directors places it on the agenda by a two-thirds vote.
	::a The Board of Directors must be given two weeks notice before the vote to remove ensues. If the Director being considered for removal is a Student Director, their unit must also be given two weeks notice of the vote.		::a. The Board of Directors must be given two weeks notice before the vote to remove ensues. If the Director being considered for removal is a Student Director, their unit must also be given two weeks notice of the vote.
	::b The individual Board Director under consideration for removal must be given voice in person or in writing, prior to the vote, to offer their circumstance and plea on their behalf.		::b. The individual Board Director under consideration for removal must be given voice in person or in writing, prior to the vote, to offer their circumstance and plea on their behalf.
	::c The motion to remove a board director may only be passed by a simple two-thirds majority.		::c. The motion to remove a board director may only be passed by a simple two-thirds majority.

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	==V.A. MEMBERSHIP==		==V.A. MEMBERSHIP==
	1. The ~~President of the~~ BSC ~~Alumni~~ Association may ~~appoint one member~~ of ~~the Alumni Association as~~ a Director~~. The term of office~~ of the ~~Alumni~~ Association ~~member shall be~~ at the pleasure of the ~~President of the BSC Alumni~~ Association.		1. The BSC Employee Association contract may include a provision for the designation of a Director from among members of the Employee Association. If applicable, this Director will serve at the pleasure of the Employee Association.

	2. ~~The BSC Employee Association contract may include a provision~~ for the ~~designation~~ of a Director from ~~among members~~ of ~~the Employee Association~~. ~~If applicable,~~ this ~~Director~~ will ~~serve at the pleasure of the Employee Association~~.		2. One alumni Board Director shall be elected by the Board of Directors at the end of each spring semester during cabinet elections. All alumni are eligible to run for the position. The term of office of this Director is from the day after the Spring semester contract ends to the end of following Spring semester contract.
			::aThe potential alumni Board Director shall work with Cabinet to create a plan to ensure their ample and effective participation in Board’s ongoings; this participation plan will be voted on during their election to board.

	3. ~~The President~~ may recommend to the Board for approval two additional non-student directors ~~from the BSC Alumni Association and/or the University of California~~, ~~Berkeley faculty~~. The ~~terms~~ of office of these ~~directors shall~~ be at the ~~pleasure~~ of the Board of Directors.		3. Cabinet may recommend to the Board for approval up to two additional non-student directors. Note, that any Board Director can suggest candidates to Cabinet to be vetted as a recommendation to Board. The term of office of these Directors is from the day after the Spring semester contract ends to the end of following Spring semester contract, to be voted in by the previous year’s Board at the end of the Spring semester.
			::a Cabinet should give ample thought and consideration to the Board's needs – such as cultural competency, expertise, and governance philosophy – and current goals before recommending any additional external Board Directors.
			::b The external Board Director shall work with Cabinet to create a plan to ensure their ample and effective participation in Board’s ongoings. The participation plan shall be approved by Board during the vote to instate the external Board Director.

	4. The remaining members of the Board of Directors shall be elected by the members of the several units. Each unit shall elect one director for each seventy members, or fraction thereof, in the residential capacity of the unit. Only individuals with a current signed contract for the academic year in a specific unit are eligible to be Directors seated by that unit. A Director’s position will immediately become vacant upon the cancellation or termination of their contract or upon the transfer of their contract to another unit.		4. The remaining members of the Board of Directors shall be elected by the members of the several units. Each unit shall elect one director for each seventy members, or fraction thereof, in the residential capacity of the unit. Only individuals with a current signed contract for the academic year in a specific unit are eligible to be Directors seated by that unit. A Director’s position will immediately become vacant upon the cancellation or termination of their contract or upon the transfer of their contract to another unit.

	5. ~~Whenever possible,~~ Directors are expected to personally attend all meetings. However, in the event that the Director is unable to physically attend a meeting, the Director may participate and vote in a meeting remotely through the use of electronic communication technologies. Electronic participation must ensure that the Director remains actively informed and engaged throughout the duration of the meeting. Electronic participation in a meeting should occur only in the presence of extenuating circumstances for a Director. The President may request up to 48 hours notice and pre-approval of extenuating circumstances for the use of electronic participation.		5. All Directors are expected to personally attend all meetings. However, in the event that the Director is unable to physically attend a meeting, the Director may participate and vote in a meeting remotely through the use of electronic communication technologies. Electronic participation must ensure that the Director remains actively informed and engaged throughout the duration of the meeting. Electronic participation in a meeting should occur only in the presence of extenuating circumstances for a Director. The President may request up to 48 hours notice and pre-approval of extenuating circumstances for the use of electronic participation.

	6. No individual employed by the BSC shall concurrently serve as a director, except any Director appointed by the BSCEA. This Director may be excluded from executive sessions in which negotiations or re-negotiations of the BSCEA contract are being discussed. This provision shall not apply to member employees of units of the corporation or to students hired for short-term employment pursuant to the Personnel ~~Code8~~.		6. No individual employed by the BSC shall concurrently serve as a director, except any Director appointed by the BSCEA. This Director may be excluded from executive sessions in which negotiations or re-negotiations of the BSCEA contract are being discussed. This provision shall not apply to member employees of units of the corporation or to students hired for short-term employment pursuant to the Personnel Code.

	7. ~~Each student director is~~ required to attend Board ~~meetings and the meetings of at least one committee~~ or ~~task force of the Board. The President and committee and task force chairs determine, considering the preferences of~~ the directors, committee assignments no later than the first board meeting of a given semester. Each student executive is required to attend all Board and Cabinet meetings, and any other meeting specified under their job description.		7. All Directors are required to attend and complete Board Training prior to voting or otherwise acting as a fiduciary for the BSC.

	8. ~~Student~~ Directors ~~and executives may not miss any two consecutive~~ Board meetings or required ~~committee~~ meetings~~. Nor a Board meeting and a required~~ committee or task force ~~meeting in succession~~. The President ~~shall inform the Board of Directors at~~ the ~~beginning~~ of ~~each meeting when Directors or executives have missed two or more meetings consecutively. Such Directors or executives shall be removed from the Board unless~~ the ~~Board votes otherwise by a simple majority.~~		8. All Directors are required to attend Board meetings. Student directors are required to attend the meetings of at least one committee or task force of the Board. The President and committee and task force chairs determine, considering the preferences of the directors, committee assignments no later than the first board meeting of a given semester. Each student executive is required to attend all Board and Cabinet meetings, and any other meeting specified under their job description.
	~~:a. As soon as a Director has missed two consecutive meetings~~, the ~~President shall inform the appropriate house president that the Director will be removed at the beginning of the next~~ meeting~~, pending a vote~~ of ~~the Board. Should~~ a ~~Director be removed, the President shall inform the Director’s unit, which will fill the vacancy according to the unit’s election procedure~~.
	~~:b. As soon as an~~ executive ~~has missed two consecutive~~ meetings, the President shall inform Cabinet that the executive will be dismissed, unless the Cabinet votes otherwise by a simple majority. An executive who has missed two consecutive meetings including Cabinet will be removed from their executive position but retain their ~~Board position as long as they have fulfilled the meeting requirements of Directors. Vacant executive seats are treated pursuant to VI.C.3. of the Bylaws~~.

	~~==V.B. TIME OF ELECTION AND DETERMINATION PROCEDURES==~~
	1. Directors shall be elected by their units during the Spring contract period and shall take office at 12:00 a.m. on the day following the final day of the Spring contract period. Directors shall leave office at 11:59 p.m. on the final day of the subsequent Spring contract period.

	2. Directors shall be elected by the current Membership of their units via a minimum one week online election under oversight of the BSC President.		==V.B. TIME OF ELECTION AND REMOVAL PROCEDURES==
			1. Student Directors shall be elected by their units during the Spring contract period and shall take office at 12:00 a.m. on the day following the final day of the Spring contract period. Directors shall leave office at 11:59 p.m. on the final day of the subsequent Spring contract period.

			2. Student Directors shall be elected by the current Membership of their units via a minimum one week online election under oversight of the BSC President.

	3. Any unit may request a determination of its membership. The unit shall then elect, or seat if previously elected, any additional Directors that such a determination shows that it is entitled to elect. Such directors shall take office immediately.		3. Any unit may request a determination of its membership. The unit shall then elect, or seat if previously elected, any additional Directors that such a determination shows that it is entitled to elect. Such directors shall take office immediately.

			4. The BSC Board of Directors may vote to remove any individual Board Director that has not fulfilled their fiduciary duties (which may include but is not limited to undisclosed conflicts of interest, substantial negligence or lack of attendance), or has not fulfilled the roles and responsibilities written in this section, V.A. and V.B., of the BSC Bylaws. Director removal may only be considered if: cabinet places it on the board agenda and the agenda is approved by a simple majority, OR if the Board of Directors places it on the agenda by a two-thirds vote.
			::a The Board of Directors must be given two weeks notice before the vote to remove ensues. If the Director being considered for removal is a Student Director, their unit must also be given two weeks notice of the vote.
			::b The individual Board Director under consideration for removal must be given voice in person or in writing, prior to the vote, to offer their circumstance and plea on their behalf.
			::c The motion to remove a board director may only be passed by a simple two-thirds majority.


	==V.C. EXPENDITURES==		==V.C. EXPENDITURES==
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