In the event of a vacancy in the position of President, President-Elect, Secretary, or Treasurer, an alternate shall be appointed by a majority vote of the Leadership. The appointee shall hold the office until the next regularly scheduled election for that office.

Elections will be held once a year before school starts in the Fall.The following officer will be elected annually: President-Elect. The following officers will be elected on a two-year schedule: Secretary, Treasurer with the Secretary on odd numbered years and the Treasurer on even numbered years.

The President-Elect will hold a one-year term, moving to President the following year. The President will hold a one-year term, moving to Past-President the following year. The Secretary and Treasurer will be elected for two-year terms on opposite years.

Section 2: Duties of the Leadership

The Past-President of the Chapter is responsible for ensuring a smooth transition in leadership. This individual provides guidance to the President and President-Elect on all issues relating to Governance.The Past-President will assist in setting the agenda for meetings.

The President of the Chapter is responsible for scheduling and chairing leadership meetings, meetings of the membership, and communicating with the CSTA Chapter Liaison. The President is responsible for setting the agenda for meetings. The President is also responsible for planning regular general membership meetings, including location, agenda, speakers, and other related activities.The President is also responsible for setting a plan for the Chapter activities for the coming year.

The Vice-President President Elect of the Chapter is responsible for chairing meetings of the membership in the President’s absence. The President Elect will assist in the setting of the agenda for meetings, planning regular general membership meetings, including location, agenda, speakers, and other related activities.

The Secretary of the Chapter is responsible for sending out meeting notices and maintaining meeting minutes and the membership roster. The Secretary is also responsible for keeping a record/history of all of the Chapter’s activities.

The Treasurer of the Chapter is responsible for the financial management of the Chapter.

Section 3: Meetings.

The Chapter shall hold regular membership meetings. One meeting per year shall include election of the Chapter leadership. (Possible meetings could include: CSTA Utah Conference, CS Education Week, Winter UACTE Conference, UCET Conference, Summer CTE Pathway conferences, webinars, regional meetups, CS training workshops, etc.)

Section 4: Appointed advisors

The following advisors can be appointed by the leadership of the Chapter to help with the running of the Chapter. 

A Publicist for the Chapter who is responsible for coordinating public media coverage, social media, member notification of events, and can be spokesperson for the chapter.

All appointed advisors will be non-voting members of the leadership. Possible other positions could include: elementary CS teacher, middle school or junior high CS teacher, high school CS teacher, college or university CS teacher, webmaster, USBE CS specialists, conference organizing member(s), etc. Duties for appointed advisors will be as assigned the Chapter leadership.

Article V: Chapter Obligations

Section 1: Annual Report

The Chapter shall submit an annual report to the CSTA consisting of the activities of the Chapter during the preceding year and the proposed plan for the Chapter for the upcoming year.

Section 2: Membership Roster

The Chapter shall submit a complete membership roster (including contact information) to the CSTA at least semi-annually. (June & December) 

Section 3: Leadership Roster

The Chapter shall submit a complete roster of the Chapter leadership (including contact information) to the CSTA annually and whenever changes occur in leadership or contact information. 

Section 4: Other Obligations

The Chapter shall promptly provide other information to CSTA as requested.

Article VI: Amendments

These Bylaws may be amended by a vote of 2/3 of the Chapter membership and approval of the CSTA Board of Directors.

Article VII: Dissolution

The Chapter may be dissolved by a vote of 2/3 of the Chapter membership or by the CSTA Board of Directors. Any funds remaining for the Chapter upon dissolution and after the payment of legitimate debts shall revert to CSTA.

Historical

First organizing meeting: 19 May 2011 at Westminster College in Salt Lake City, UT