BYLAWS OF THE GAMMA ETA CHAPTER OF BETA ALPHA PSI AT THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON LAST UPDATED: AUGUST 2017

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1 BYLAWS OF THE GAMMA ETA CHAPTER OF BETA ALPHA PSI AT THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON LAST UPDATED: AUGUST 2017 ARTICLE I NAME The name of this organization shall be the Gamma Eta Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi at The University of Akron. ARTICLE II PURPOSE Beta Alpha Psi is an honorary and professional organization for students of accountancy, finance, and information systems. Its stated purpose includes: recognition of outstanding academic achievements in the field of accounting, finance, and information systems; promotion of the study and practice of professional fields related to these disciplines; provision of opportunities for self-development and association among members and practicing financial professionals; encouragement of a sense of ethical, social, and public responsibility The organization seeks to develop its members professionalism through careeroriented, social, and community activities. ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP To be admitted to membership in the organization, a student must successfully complete a semester as a candidate and attain minimum academic performance. Chapter Candidate Requirements: 1. Be a matriculated undergraduate or postgraduate student with a concentration in accounting, finance, or information systems. 2. Completed; in addition to two years (64 credit hours) of collegiate courses; at least one upper-level course (300-level or above) beyond the business core in the appropriate major with a 3.0 average or better in all upper-level courses taken in the appropriate major.

2 3. Attain an overall minimum cumulative grade point average of In addition to the above, transfer students must have completed six hours of courses in their declared area of concentration at The University of Akron. The overall grade point average for transfer students will include courses taken at another institution. 5. Declare their candidacy when they have at least the equivalent of one academic year (two semesters) remaining prior to graduation. 6. Payment of candidate fee. The fee includes national dues and may include an organization pin, Induction Banquet, and social recruiting functions. There are two options for paying the fee: a. Payment Option One: One-time payment in full. i. Pay a non-refundable $75 candidate fee due by the end of the fourth Chapter meeting. b. Payment Option Two: Two split payments. i. First Payment: Pay a non-refundable $10 fee due by the end of the fourth Chapter meeting. ii. Second Payment: Pay a non-refundable $75 candidate fee due by the end of the sixth Chapter meeting. 7. Participate and attend the respective Induction Banquet pending faculty advisor's review and approval of academic standing. 8. Throughout the semester, candidates must attend meetings, service events, and fundraising activities. Each of these activities is assigned a point value. You must accumulate 20 points total in your participation between all activities. Candidates must meet all requirements in ONE semester in order to be inducted in that semester. The point requirements are as follows: a. Obtain eight (8) professional points. b. Obtain ten (10) service points. c. Obtain two (2) additional points from any available opportunity (professional, service, or fundraising). 9. Be a person of good moral character. 10. Be in good standing with The University of Akron, defined as: a. At least a 2.0 GPA. b. Being clear of academic probation or suspension. c. Being clear of disciplinary probation or suspension. d. Being clear of unsatisfied financial obligations to the university. e. Being in good standing as defined by the student's academic college or program.

3 Chapter Member Requirements: 1. Maintain an overall minimum cumulative grade point average of Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in the appropriate major. The grade point average from your accounting, finance, or information systems major includes only upper level major courses. 3. Participate in Chapter professional, service, and other activities as organized by the Chapter. 4. Maintain a total of 15 points each subsequent semester in order to remain an active member with the Chapter. Deductions from Points: Points will be deducted under the following circumstances: 1. If any candidate/member wears inappropriate clothing, e.g. jeans or tennis shoes, to a meeting a warning will be given. After one warning, a one (1) point deduction will result per meeting that a member or candidate is improperly dressed. 2. If a candidate/member signs up for an event and does not give proper notification that they will not attend, the number of points for that event will be deducted from that candidate/member. a. If a candidate/member signed up for an event with the Chapter and are unable to attend, they must contact at least one officer by phone, or all officers by , at least 24 hours in advance or points will be deducted accordingly. Extenuating circumstances recognized by The University of Akron policies for excused absences will be taken into account. Superior Member Requirements: The National Beta Alpha Psi Board recognizes those Chapters that are the most involved with making their Chapter a success. This award is called the Superior Chapter Award. The Gamma Eta Chapter strives to achieve this award every year. One of the requirements of the Chapter is to hold an average of 32 hours of involvement per member. In order to achieve this goal, the Chapter needs the help of all the members. The Gamma Eta Chapter has created an award to recognize those members that are the most involved throughout the semester. This award is named the Superior Member Award. The award is open to be achieved by all candidates and members. Upon receiving this award, the candidate/member will be presented with a certificate as well as a Beta Alpha Psi pullover sweatshirt. In order to receive the award, the candidate/member must

4 accumulate 32 total points through involvement. In addition, the candidate/member must meet all of the following point requirements in ONE semester in order to be recognized in that semester: 1. Obtain at least 32 total points. 2. Obtain at least ten (10) professional points. 3. Obtain at least sixteen (16) service points. Active Membership Benefits: 1. Each active member of the Gamma Eta Chapter will receive complimentary Beta Alpha Psi honor chords upon their graduation. (See Chapter Member Requirements for the definition of an active member.) 2. Each candidate and member will have the opportunity to be Beta of the Month. This award will be given every month to a candidate/member that is elected and chosen by the members of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee will take into account factors such as: points earned, participation, and enthusiasm. 3. Each candidate and member who has paid their membership fee will get entry into Evening with the Accountants a half hour before all other students. Member Expulsion: 1. A Chapter member may be expelled for conduct detrimental to the purposes or interests of Beta Alpha Psi. Charges of such conduct must be made in writing to the faculty advisor and signed by a member of Beta Alpha Psi. 2. When such charges have been made against a member, the faculty advisor must make certain that the accused member is given notice and an opportunity to be heard concerning the charges. Notice must be given to the accused member by certified mail at least thirty days before the hearing, and such notice shall include: (1) a copy of the charges made against the member; (2) the time, date, and place of the hearing; (3) an explanation of the expulsion procedures which include automatic review by the Board. 3. A committee of members, including at least two faculty members (exclusive of the faculty advisor of Beta Alpha Psi), is to be selected by the Faculty Advisor and a ranking Chapter officer to investigate the charges and make a determination as to whether or not the accused member should be expelled. The findings should

5 be based on a presentation of the charges by the accusing member and the accused member has the opportunity to appear and explain the actions in question. 4. If expelled, the member may request a hearing before the entire local Chapter in a special meeting called for that specific purpose. A majority vote of the Chapter may reverse the committee's findings. 5. If the local Chapter's decision is to expel the member, details of the procedures followed, the evidence submitted, and the action taken shall be forwarded immediately to the Executive Office. 6. The local Chapter's decision will be reviewed at the next regular meeting of the Board. Both the local Chapter and the accused member shall be notified in writing by the Director of Administration and Development of the approval or disapproval of the expulsion. 7. If expelled by the local Chapter, the member must surrender the membership certificate and other Beta Alpha Psi insignia to the local Chapter. The local Chapter shall forward the membership certificate to the Executive Office. ARTICLE IV - STUDENT OFFICERS The term of office will begin when the officers are sworn in at the Spring Banquet and end the following Spring when the next class of officers is sworn in. Elections are to be held in the Fall Semester prior to the upcoming academic year. One meeting is to be set aside for nominating the candidates. At this meeting, each candidate must be nominated by one member of the Chapter. At the following meeting, each candidate will give a brief speech stating their goals, objectives, and reason for running for office. Then the Chapter members will each be given an election ballot. Each Chapter member will cast one vote which will be collected by the outgoing president. The president and faculty advisor will count the votes; the candidate with a majority of the votes wins. The non-elected candidate(s) will be given the option to drop down in the election sequence. The election process may be altered as deemed necessary by the Chapter, within reason and within the constraints of the constitution and Roberts Rules of Order. The election sequence is as follows: 1. President 2. Vice-President of Coordination 3. Vice-President of Administration 4. Vice-President of Finance

6 5. Vice-President of Alumni Affairs Duties and Responsibilities: President: 1. Reserve meeting room on campus. 2. Reserve room for Game Night. 3. Reserve room for the resume workshop on campus. 4. Assist the VP of Finance in updating the Chapter Bylaws. 5. Organize the summer meeting for all student officers. 6. Organize all recruiting activities. 7. Develop/organize/deliver candidate letters. 8. Determine desirable meeting topics. 9. Plan and implement both the Fall and Spring Semester schedules. 10. Supervise other student officers and ensure they are performing their respective duties. 11. Begin, conduct, and end all meetings. 12. Sit on the board for Finance Day at The University of Akron. Vice-President of Coordination: 1. Assist the president in his/her duties. 2. Coordinate the Annual Beta Alpha Psi Mock Interviews: Schedule the time and place of the event. Contact and correspond with the professionals who will be conducting the interviews. Schedule members in their respective interviewing slots. 3. Assist the President to arrange and coordinate functions. 4. Update CBA Concourse information board with meeting date, firm, and topic the Wednesday or Thursday prior to the meeting. 5. Schedule and coordinate all service events. Vice-President of Administration: 1. Prepare and submit all reports as required by the BAP Executive Office including reports of Chapter activities, reports of initiations, and reports of any change in faculty advisor or student officers. 2. Maintain an updated list of graduated members. 3. Monitor the progress of candidates and members. 4. Prepare and implement the development of the Chapter website.

7 5. Continuously update the Chapter website with current information. Vice-President of Finance: 1. Account for and control all organization financial activity. 2. Maintain all cash receipts: collect and deposit all cash receipts. Maintain appropriate supporting documents and the cash receipts journal. 3. Maintain cash disbursements: prepare cash disbursements and supply proper documentation. Maintain cash disbursement journal. 4. Prepare year-end financial statements. 5. Request funding from the Undergraduate Activity Funds account when necessary. 6. Pay annual Chapter dues to Beta Alpha Psi. 7. Assist the President in updating the Chapter Bylaws. Vice-President of Alumni Affairs: 1. Maintain relationship with Junior Advisory Board. 2. Maintain relationships with The University of Akron alumni who were active members of the Gamma Eta Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi. 3. Maintain and update all social media for the Gamma Eta Chapter. 4. Maintain and update the Gamma Eta Chapter s Weebly website. 5. Schedule/plan/oversee all aspects of the Mentor Program. Active Officer Benefits 1. Each officer of the Gamma Eta Chapter will receive a Beta Alpha Psi pull-over sweatshirt upon being sworn into office. 2. Each active officer of the Gamma Eta Chapter will receive a complimentary Beta Alpha Psi honor stole upon their graduation. Removal of Officers An officer may be discharged if he/she: 1. Is not carrying out the duties of the office; or 2. Is not participating as a member of the Executive Committee; or 3. Does not meet the requirements for membership as outlined in Article III - Membership. An officer shall be discharged by a majority vote (excluding the faculty advisor s and co-

8 faculty advisor s vote) of all other Executive Committee members in the case of suspensions or other disqualifying events. An officer may appeal the decision to the Executive Committee at which time the committee would take a second and final vote. ARTICLE V ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE 1. The Executive Committee shall consist of the following officers: a. President b. Vice President of Coordination (Vice President) c. Vice President of Administration d. Vice President of Finance (Treasurer) e. Vice President of Alumni Affairs 2. The Executive Committee s duties shall consist of duties outlined in Article IV Student Officers. 3. Each committee of the organization will be headed by a chairperson that is appointed by the president. Participation is open to all members and candidates. ARTICLE VI CAMPUS ADVISOR In order to qualify to be the Campus Advisor, the individual must be a full-time faculty or contract professional at The University of Akron. Final approval of the Campus Advisor will rest with the Department of Student Life. The Campus Advisor shall be selected by the Executive Committee. The term of office for the Campus Advisor will be from the time of appointment of until removal or resignation. In the event of a vacancy within the position of Campus Advisor, it is the responsibility of the organization to appoint a new Campus Advisor within five (5) business days. No business shall be conducted until a new Campus Advisor has been appointed and approved through the Department of Student Life (via OrgSync) or before conducting business. ARTICLE VII ORGANIZATIONAL PROCEDURES 1. Attendance Policy requirements for members and candidates is outlined in Article III - Membership. 2. Organizational meetings will be held weekly beginning during the 1 st week of each semester. 3. Actions requiring a vote of the entire membership will require a one week notice of meeting and agenda. Persons may not vote by proxy. Both members and candidates in good standing are eligible to vote. A quorum of 50% of active

9 membership is required to conduct a vote. The final decision will be determined by a majority of the vote. 4. Actions requiring the vote of the Executive Committee, consisting of the elected Chapter officers and faculty advisor, will require a 48-hour notice of meeting and agenda. Persons may not vote by proxy. An Executive Committee vote requires the attendance of at least 25% of the Executive Committee. The final decision will be determined by a majority of the votes. ARTICLE VIII FINANCE 1. Dues for membership to the organization are discussed in Article III - Membership. 2. Other sources of organizational funding, besides university funding, shall be acquired through fundraising, donations, dues, and the School of Accountancy. 3. The organization shall manage its own finances in accordance with the rules and regulations prescribed by The University of Akron. Registered student organizations, with the exception of those under the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life Programs, are not permitted to have outside accounts, other than the provided UAF/EAF and SAF accounts which are administered by the Department of Student Life and the SOuRCe. 4. The fiscal year of the Gamma Eta Chapter will end on April 30th. ARTICLE IX AFFILIATION 1. The organization is an affiliate of: a. Beta Alpha Psi 2. This organization has the following financial requirements to Beta Alpha Psi: a. $65 per member; one-time fee b. $300 annual maintenance fee ARTICLE X - AMENDMENT TO BYLAWS An amendment to the bylaws requires a majority of the membership to cast an affirmative vote in order for an amendment to be passed. Amendments may be proposed by the Executive Committee or membership.

10 ARTICLE XI NONDISCRIMINATION CLAUSE The Gamma Eta Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, military status, or status as a veteran, or on the basis of sexual, racial or ethnic orientation in the selection of its members or in its programs, unless federal or state laws allow for such exceptions. ARTICLE XII STUDENT LIFE CLAUSE The Gamma Eta Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi shall maintain a current registration form, including a list of officers, their addresses, the name of the Campus Advisor, and the most recently amended constitution with the Department of Student Life.

11 CONSTITUTION OF BETA ALPHA PSI Last Updated: August 2015 ARTICLE I - PURPOSE The purposes of Beta Alpha Psi shall be to: recognize outstanding academic achievements in the field of accounting, finance, and information systems; promote the study and practice of professional fields related to these disciplines; provide opportunities for self-development and association among members and practicing financial professionals; encourage a sense of ethical, social, and public responsibilities ARTICLE II - INSIGNIA The seal shall be circular in form with the legend "Beta Alpha Psi" encircling a reproduction of the insignia and the year "1919." ARTICLE III - MEMBERS Section 1. The membership of Beta Alpha Psi shall be limited to those persons who have achieved scholastic and/or professional excellence in the fields of accounting, finance, or information systems. Section 2. The members of Beta Alpha Psi shall be those persons who have been initiated in accordance with the Bylaws of the Organization, have paid the required fees, and are in good standing. Section 3. Membership shall be open to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Section 4. Membership shall be evidenced by a certificate of membership, authenticated by official signatures and the seal of Beta Alpha Psi, that shall be issued to each Student, Faculty, and Honorary initiate upon payment of the candidate fee, as applicable. Section 5. Membership shall consist of four categories: Student, Faculty, Alumnus, and Honorary. Students who have graduated and faculty who have terminated their employment shall become Alumni members. Section 6. Membership may be terminated by resignation or expulsion. ARTICLE IV - ORGANIZATION Section 1. The affairs of Beta Alpha Psi shall be conducted through an Organization wide Board of Directors, an International Chapter, and local Chapters. Section 2. The Board of Directors shall have legislative, administrative, and judicial

12 authority and responsibility for governing the affairs of Beta Alpha Psi. Section 3. The International Chapter shall be convened annually to receive reports and consider such matters as the Board of Directors may bring before it. Section 4. Chapters of Beta Alpha Psi shall be established only at institutions with Business Schools that are accredited members of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) or EFMD/EQUIS. The petitioning process to have a Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi can begin once a business school is in the candidacy process for accreditation. ARTICLE V - DISSOLUTION Upon dissolution, any remaining net assets of Beta Alpha Psi shall be distributed solely to other exempt organizations that qualify under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3), as in effect January 1, 1987, or succeeding statutory provisions. ARTICLE VI - AMENDMENTS Amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws must be voted on during either the August Board meeting or the January Board meeting. Procedures for amendments are set forth in the Policy and Procedures Manual and must be strictly followed. BYLAWS OF BETA ALPHA PSI Last Updated: August 2017 ARTICLE I VISION AND MISSION STATEMENT VISION Beta Alpha Psi will shape the financial and business information professions by developing members into ethical, professional, and confident leaders. MISSION The mission of Beta Alpha Psi, the premier international honor and service organization for financial and business information students and professionals, is to inspire and support excellence by: encouraging the study and practice of accountancy, finance, and information systems; providing opportunities for service, professional development, and interaction among members and financial professionals; and fostering lifelong ethical, social, and public responsibilities. ARTICLE II - CATEGORIES OF MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Membership in Beta Alpha Psi shall be limited to those persons of good moral

13 character who have achieved scholastic and/or professional excellence in the fields of accounting, finance, or information systems; who have been initiated according to the official membership ceremony; and who are in good standing. Section 2. Members of Beta Alpha Psi enrolled as accounting, finance, or information systems students at an institution where there is a Chapter shall be designated as Student members. Section 3. Candidates of Beta Alpha Psi are students who have declared a concentration in accounting, finance, or information systems (or who have indicated an intention to concentrate in accounting, finance, or information systems) but who have not yet met the requirements for the membership ceremony. Section 4. Members of Beta Alpha Psi who are on the faculty of an institution where there is a Chapter shall be designated as Faculty members. Section 5. Members of Beta Alpha Psi, once classified as Student members, who are no longer concentrating in accounting, finance, or information systems or no longer associated with a collegiate institution where there is a Chapter shall be designated as Alumnus members. Section 6. Members of Beta Alpha Psi, once classified as Faculty members, who are no longer associated with a collegiate institution where there is a Chapter shall be designated as Alumnus members. Section 7. Members of Beta Alpha Psi who, at the time of their membership ceremony, are neither students nor faculty at the institution where the initiating Chapter is located shall be designated as Honorary members. Section 8. An individual may be initiated only once as a member of Beta Alpha Psi, but may be an Honorary member of multiple Chapters. ARTICLE III - CANDIDATE STATUS Section 1. Degree seeking undergraduate students and non-degree Post-Baccalaureate students at institutions where a Chapter is located shall be eligible for candidate status after they: have declared a concentration in accounting, finance, or information systems (or have stated an intention to declare a concentration in accounting, finance, or information systems); have matriculated into the undergraduate degree program at the initiating Chapter institution; Section 2. Degree seeking graduate students at institutions where a Chapter is located shall be eligible for candidate status after they, at a minimum: 1. are majoring, concentrating, or have a stated interest in accounting, finance, or information systems; and

14 2. have matriculated into a graduate degree program. Section 3. In order to fully benefit from Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) activities, students seeking to be BAP candidates must declare their candidacy when they have at least the equivalent of one academic year (two semesters) remaining prior to graduation. A student may remain a candidate for no more than one semester or two academic quarters following completion of required major courses prior to induction as a full member; exceptions for special circumstances may be made only with approval of the Chapter's faculty advisor. ARTICLE IV - ELIGIBILITY FOR MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Degree seeking undergraduate and graduate students (e.g. MPA, MACC, MBA, MS, and PhD, etc.) and non-degree Post-Baccalaureate students at institutions where a Chapter is located shall be eligible for election to membership after they: have declared a concentration in accounting, finance, or information systems (or have stated an intention to declare a concentration in accounting, finance, or information systems), are matriculated students at the Chapter university, and; have completed one and one half years of collegiate courses and at least one major course (accounting, finance or information systems corresponding to major area) beyond the principles or introductory level (for transfer students, the most recent qualifying course must be at the initiating institution or another AACSB or EQUIS accredited institution or for those institutions offering 3-year programs, have completed one year of collegiate courses and at least one major course (accounting, finance or information systems corresponding to major area) beyond the principles or introductory level (for transfer students, the most recent qualifying course must be at the initiating institution or another AACSB or EQUIS accredited institution); have attained a cumulative grade average in upper level courses, in their declared area of concentration, beyond the business core of at least 3.0 (where A is equal to 4.0) or the equivalent (for graduate students this GPA should be measured after at least one semester or quarter of academic work); and have attained at least a cumulative grade average of 3.0, or have achieved a rank within the top 35% of their university class, or have attained at least a 3.25 cumulative grade average on the most recently completed 30 semester hours; or have attained an honors distinction utilized by their institution deemed to be equivalent to the above by the BAP Board of Directors

15 ARTICLE V - MEMBERSHIP CEREMONY Candidates who have met the requirements for membership must be present for the member initiation ceremony. A membership ceremony in absentia will be granted only under extreme circumstances and the membership ceremony in absentia must be approved by the BAP Executive Office and the BAP President. The official membership ceremony shall be used. ARTICLE VI - BOARD OF DIRECTORS Section 1. The Board of Directors ( Board ) of Beta Alpha Psi shall consist of the following members: President President-Elect Immediate Past President Third Year Chapter Advocates as defined in the Policy and Procedures Manual Professional Partner Chair Professional Partners Chair-Elect (position exists only during final year of Professional Partners Chair) Alumni Representatives (2) Director of Administration Director of Global Activities Business School Dean AICPA Liaison Section 2. Terms The terms of office are as follows: President One Year President-Elect One Year Immediate Past President One Year 3rd Year Chapter Advocates 1 year (Total Chapter Advocate term is 3 years, but will serve on the Board of Directors only during 3rd year). Professional Partners Chair Two Years unless exercise option to request a one year term. Option for one year term must be communicated to the current Professional Partner Chair and approved by the Professional Partners at the annual August Professional Partner meeting, and communicated to the Board at the annual meeting of the year commencing term as Chair. Professional Partners Chair-Elect One year, running concurrent with final year

16 of Professional Partners Chair Alumni Representatives Two Years Director of Administration Three Years Director of Global Activities Three Years Business School Dean Two Years unless exercise option to request a three-year term. Option for third-year must be communicated to the Nominating Committee no later than the August board meeting between first and second year. AICPA Liaison Serves at the discretion of the AICPA (In the event that Beta Alpha Psi terminates its agreement with the AICPA, the AICPA Liaison position on the Board will be eliminated.) All terms begin immediately following the annual meeting. The Board, at its discretion, may make exceptions to the normal term of office, installation, and eligibility of members of the Board of Directors. Section 3. If after notice, and a fair hearing before the Board, a Board Member is determined by a two-thirds vote of the Board members, eligible to vote, in a secret ballot, to be negligent in the performing of assigned duties, that member shall be removed from the Board. Section 4. No Board member shall serve concurrently as a faculty advisor of a Chapter. Section 5. Retiring Board members are not eligible to immediately succeed themselves on the Board or immediately be elected to another position. Section 6. The Nominations Committee shall be responsible for providing the Board a slate of candidates for Board appointment with the exception of the Alumni representatives. Alumni nominees shall be nominated by their Chapters. Current alumni representatives will present a slate of finalists to the Board for consideration. Section 7. When the term of a Board member is due to expire, the Nominations Committee shall submit to the Board one name for each of the positions as described in the Policy and Procedures Manual. Section 8. The Nominations Committee consists of the following individuals: the immediate Past President, Professional Partner Chair, the President, the President-Elect, the Business School Dean, and the Director of Chapter Advocacy Council. The immediate Past President serves as chair of the nominations committee. The Nominations Committee shall ascertain the extent to which potential nominees meet the eligibility requirements of the Bylaws. The criteria to be followed by the Committee in determining eligibility are detailed in the Policy and Procedures Manual. A member of the Nominations Committee informs each nominee of the responsibilities of that position in order to determine his/her willingness to serve.

17 Section 9. The Finance, Investment, and Audit Committee consists of the following individuals: the immediate Past President, the President, the President-Elect, the Business School Dean, the Professional Partner Chair, and the Director of Administration. The immediate Past President serves as chair of the Finance, Investment, and Audit Committee. The president of Beta Alpha Psi may appoint an audit task force, as necessary. Section 10. The Executive Committee consists of the following individuals: the immediate Past President, the President, the President-Elect, and other members appointed by the president, dependent on the issue(s) to be considered. The President serves as chair of the Executive Committee. Section 11. A quorum shall be constituted when a majority of voting members of the Board of Directors are present at called meetings. Including board conference calls and the August and January board meetings, except as otherwise specifically designed in the Constitution or Bylaws of Beta Alpha Psi. In order for a matter, other than an amendment to the Constitution or Bylaws, to receive approval of the Board, it must be approved by a majority of the Board members entitled to vote. The President is a voting member of the Board. Votes, other than those related to Constitution and Bylaws changes, may be executed by . Section 12. The Board may delegate some of the Board duties and responsibilities to its Executive Director. Section 13. It is the responsibility and duty of each Board member to fulfill the duties as assigned and detailed in the Policies and Procedures manual. ARTICLE VII - INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER Section 1. The International Chapter shall be composed of members of the Board, the Faculty Advisors and Student President (or another elected representative) of each local Chapter. Section 2. The International Chapter shall meet at least annually at the time and place designated by the Board. Section 3. The International Chapter shall advise the Board on matters and present to the Board, for consideration, such proposals as they may consider conducive to the welfare of Beta Alpha Psi. ARTICLE VIII - FINANCIAL AND AUDIT POLICIES Section 1. The financial policies of Beta Alpha Psi are established by the Board and are to be administered by the Director of Administration. Section 2. The Finance, Investment, and Audit Committee will meet as often as deemed necessary by the Chair, but in no event shall they meet less than two times annually.

18 The Committee members may confer by telephone or in order to react to any special or unusual situations. Section 3. The Finance, Investment, and Audit Committee may recommend to the Board the appointment of investment advisors, custodians, trustees, and directed trustees, as needed. ARTICLE IX - ESTABLISHMENT OF LOCAL CHAPTERS Section 1. The Board has the sole right and power to approve the establishment of local Chapters. Section 2. The President, or a Board member designated by the President, shall inform the proposed faculty advisor of the petitioning organization concerning the actions taken relating to the petition. Section 3. After the Board approves the establishment of a Chapter, the President (or designated Board member) presides at the installation of the new Chapter. Section 4. Members of the petitioning group who are no longer enrolled as students at the time a Chapter is installed, but who satisfy other eligibility requirements, may be included in the charter group as student members. Section 5. The Executive Office shall maintain all permanent documentation of all Chapters. ARTICLE X - GOVERNANCE OF LOCAL CHAPTERS Section 1. Local Chapter Voting members Current BAP students and BAP faculty members. Section 2. Local Chapter non-voting members - Honorary members, Candidates, and Alumni members. Section 3. Each Chapter shall enact a constitution appropriate for its own government, provided it does not violate or contradict the Beta Alpha Psi Constitution and Bylaws. Section 4. Each Chapter shall have at a minimum a president, vice-president, faculty advisor, secretary, and treasurer. Chapters may combine the duties of secretary and treasurer into a single office. Additional officers may be elected to meet the needs of the Chapter. All offices shall be held by Student members except that the office of Faculty Advisor which shall be held by a faculty member at the university or college of the Chapter, and who is also not a member of the Board. Section 5. Each Chapter shall adopt a fiscal reporting year of May 1 to April 30. Section 6. Each Chapter is expected to maintain a minimum acceptable level of activity, as defined by the Board, in order to retain its charter. Further, each Chapter not maintaining the minimum acceptable level of activity is subject to provisions concerning probation as provided in Article XV of these bylaws;

19 that minimum acceptable level of activity is determined by a two-thirds vote of the Board members eligible to vote; the policy expressing the minimum acceptable level of activity is to be prominently featured in the annual Program for Chapter Activities. Section 7. Each Chapter, with revenues in excess of an amount designated by the Board, must have financial statements examined by an independent auditor licensed by the state in which the Chapter is located or by a Chapter Audit Committee. The Chapter Audit Committee must consist of not less than three Chapter members. The Chapter Audit Committee members shall not have served as Chapter officers during the fiscal period to be audited. The Audit Committee will conduct an audit of the Chapter's financial statements in compliance with generally accepted auditing standards except for the requirement of independence. Section 8. Chapters not meeting the standards of Section 6 and/or Section 7 shall be placed on probation for a period not exceeding two years. Section 9. If a local Chapter elects to have an Executive Committee, it may have powers to act in all matters except revision of the Chapter constitution and bylaws; election, membership ceremony, expulsion of members; and nomination and election of officers. All actions taken by the Executive Committee shall be reported to the members at the next regular Chapter meeting. Section 10. A Chapter officer may be discharged if he/she: Is not carrying out the duties of the office; or Is not participating as a member of the Executive Committee; or Is not adhering to the high moral and ethical standards of Beta Alpha Psi; or Does not meet the requirements for membership as outlined in Article IV. An officer shall be discharged by a majority vote (excluding the faculty advisor's and cofaculty advisor's vote) of all other Chapter Executive Committee members in the case of suspensions or other disqualifying events. A Chapter officer may appeal the decision to the local Chapter in a special meeting called for that specific purpose. A majority vote of the Chapter may reverse the committee's decision. ARTICLE XI - DUTIES OF CHAPTER OFFICERS Duties of the Chapter officers are set forth in the Policies and Procedures Manual ARTICLE XII - RECOGNITION OF FUNDING FOR LOCAL CHAPTER ACTIVITIES The association of Beta Alpha Psi with persons or organizations providing funds to individual Chapters is restricted to recognizing those persons or organizations as sponsors of a particular event(s) or program(s). The written recognition of sponsors is restricted to simply listing the sponsor names on associated documents such as

20 programs, handouts, newsletters, student rosters and the like. The type size used to list sponsor names is to be consistent with the type size of the document. ARTICLE XIII - RESIGNATION OF MEMBERS Section 1. A member or Candidate may resign from Beta Alpha Psi by notifying, in writing, the Faculty Advisor and the local Chapter president. Section 2. The resigning member shall surrender the membership certificate and other Beta Alpha Psi insignia to the local Chapter. The local Chapter must forward the membership certificate to the Executive Office. Membership ceremony fees and Candidate fees are nonrefundable. ARTICLE XIV - EXPULSION OF MEMBERS Expulsion of a member is a serious matter. A local Chapter has the right to expel a member provided the policies and procedures manual for the expulsion of members is strictly followed. ARTICLE XV - PROBATION, SUSPENSION, AND REVOCATION OF CHARTER The Board may place a Chapter on probation for failure to comply with the Constitution and Bylaws. Criteria for probation, suspension and revocation of Chapter charter are set forth in the Policy and Procedures Manual. ARTICLE XVI- AMENDMENTS Section 1. For purposes of revising the Constitution and the Bylaws, the voting membership shall be defined as all members of the Board. Section 2. Amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws must be voted on during either the August Board meeting or the January Board meeting. Procedures for amendments are set forth in the Policy and Procedures Manual and must be strictly followed. Section 3. Telephone and voting will be allowed on all matters other than Constitution and Bylaws changes.