The purpose of the Barton Office Professionals of Barton Community College is to develop better campus-wide communication and cooperation; to promote professionalism; and assist with campus service projects.
The membership of Barton Office Professionals shall consist of employees whose primary work assignments are non-instructional. All members in good standing shall have full voting rights.
Dues are $10 per year and are due on the last working day of September.
All members are entitled to be members of the Association of Kansas Community College Occupational Professionals. With such membership comes the opportunity to attend the State AKCCOP Conference, serve on boards and committees, and serve as officers. Members are also eligible to apply for AKCCOP scholarships.
Meetings shall be held at an appointed day and time as agreed and voted upon by the organization.
Recommended order for transaction of business for regular meetings shall be:
The Executive Board shall be composed of four elected officers: President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Reporter.
The Executive Board shall have general supervision of the organization between business meetings, shall give approval to the committee appointments made by the President, shall make recommendations to the organization, and shall serve as standing committee facilitators.
Election of Officers shall be held at the April meeting by members present with nominations from the floor being accepted. Installation of Officers shall be held at the May meeting.
The PRESIDENT shall
1. Preside at all meetings of the organization and of the Executive Board
2. Call special meetings at her/his discretion
3. Appoint the webmaster, committees, and committee members as deemed necessary
4. Be a liaison between our organization and the Barton Family
5. Attend the Presidents' Meeting at Annual Conference, if possible
6. Serve as facilitator of Professionalism (Meetings & Officers)
The SECRTARY shall
1. Take minutes at meetings and post them electronically
2. Keep the by-laws and other reports of the association on our website updated and accurate
3. Work with the Webmaster to keep B-OP webpages updated
4. Serve as facilitator of Service (Projects)
The TREASURER shall
1. Collect dues
2. Keep an updated and accurate membership list posted electronically
3. Submit receipts and requisitions for prompt payment of bills
4. Keep an updated and accurate financial report posted electronically
5. Serve as facilitator of Cooperation (Fundraising)
The REPORTER shall
1. Represent our organization and campus through articles in the AKCCOP Kansas Kollator
2. Attend the Reporters' Meeting at Annual Conference, if possible
3. Serve as facilitator of Communication (Membership)
Work areas ideally will have 3-5 members, including any area project coordinators and the designated Executive Committee facilitator. The President may make appointments to those areas which are not adequately filled by volunteers.
COMMUNICATION WORK AREA
– Reporter is facilitator
Promotes Barton Office Professionals image both on campus and within our organization by
COOPERATION WORK AREA
– Treasurer is facilitator
Coordinates fundraising projects by
PROFESSIONALISM WORK AREA
– President is facilitator
Assures that our gatherings throughout the year are well organized and productive by
SERVICE WORK AREA
– Secretary is facilitator
Demonstrates our commitment to Barton Students, Faculty and Staff through our Projects
Amendments to the by-laws shall be submitted in writing to the President. The proposed amendment(s) shall be submitted to the entire membership prior to the meeting. A vote will be taken at the meeting after open discussion. An affirmative vote by two-thirds of all members present shall be required to adopt an amendement. The amendment(s) shall become effective immediately following its adoption.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE BY-LAWS
The College pays for each office professional’s membership in the Association of Kansas Community College Occupational Professionals. This qualifies the office professional to participate, if designated, as one of B-OP's delegates to the AKCCOP state convention in March/April.
Membership in our organization is open to all Barton employees whose primary work assignments are non-instructional. Supervisors are not excluded from membership. (Per meeting minutes November 2011)
The Barton Office Professionals By-laws shall be reviewed by all members in June.
Updated, ss: May 2012
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