ARTICLE I

NAME AND OBJECTIVES

Section 1. This organization shall be known as the Iowa State University Council of Extension Professionals, here in after referred to as ISUCEP.

Section 2. The mission of ISUCEP exists to foster professional development among all extension educators and to support the viability of Iowa's Extension system as it faces the future.

Section 3. The objectives of ISUCEP shall be:

*Strengthen and support the Extension professional through professional development, scholarship, recognition, and leadership opportunities.

*Provide a communication mechanism for all ISU Extension professionals.

*Provide a network for ISUCEP members to share ideas, concerns, and programs.

*Enhance the future of Extension.

*Strengthen linkages between member organizations.

ARTICLE II

MEMBERSHIP AND DUES

Section 1. A member is anyone who pays dues for the current year to a member organization of ISUCEP.

ARTICLE III

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 1. The board of Directors shall consist of elected chairs of each member organization and the chairs from each ISUE Area and campus.

Section 2. The term of office for area chairs shall be two years. Unexpired terms of area chairs shall be filled by the respective area.

Section 3. The duties of the Board of Directors shall be:

--to be responsible for activities and business of ISUCEP

--to appoint committees as needed.

Section 4. In addition to the duties named in Section 3, the Area Chairs shall:

--serve as a liaison between the board and the area members

--be responsible for directing ISUCEP activities in their respective areas.

ARTICLE IV

ELECTIONS AND OFFICERS

Section 1. Officers for the Board shall be a chair and a vice-chair who are elected from within the Board of Directors. Terms will be for one year.

Section 2. The Chair shall be elected from the retiring Board to serve the following year.

Section 3. A Vice Chair will be elected at the first meeting of the year from the current board to serve a one-year term during that year.

Section 4. The secretary/treasurer will be appointed annually by the Board.

ARTICLE V

COMMITTEES

Section 1. The committees necessary to carry out the objectives of the ISUCEP are explained in the by-laws.

ARTICLE VI

MEETINGS

Section 1. There shall be an annual meeting of ISUCEP called by the Board of Directors at a time and place determined by the Board of Directors. Membership will be notified of the time and place at least 10 working days prior to said meeting.

Section 2. Special meetings of ISUCEP may be called by the Board of Directors. Membership will be notified of the time and place at least 10 working days before said meeting.

Section 3. The meetings shall be conducted according to the latest edition of Roberts Rules of Order.

Section 4. An opportunity shall be provided for member organizations, as defined in the by-laws, to meet at the annual meeting and other times during the year to conduct affairs of mutual concern as deemed necessary by the member organization chair.

ARTICLE VII

AMENDMENTS

Section 1. This constitution may be amended, revised or repealed by 2/3 vote of the members of ISUCEP present at one of the regular meetings or special meetings, provided a notice of the intended changes or additions is sent to each member at l east ten days prior to said meeting.

Section 2. The By-laws may be amended, revised or repealed by the Board of Directors, as long as they do not conflict with the Constitution. The secretary/treasurer shall maintain an official copy of the Constitution, the By-laws, suggested committe e responsibilities and minutes of