SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SECTION
of the
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICS TEACHERS

CONSTITUTION

Revised 2006

The name of this organization shall be the Southern California Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers (SCAAPT).

ARTICLE II. OBJECTIVES

The objectives of SCAAPT shall be advancing physics teaching and promoting an appreciation of the role of physics in our culture.

ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP

The membership shall consist of three classes: regular members, emeritus members (retired), and sustaining members (corporations and institutions).   The privilege of voting and holding office shall be limited to regular members who have paid dues and emeritus members.

ARTICLE IV. MEETINGS

1. There shall be two meetings each year - one in the Spring and one in the Fall.   SCAAPT shall attempt to hold joint meetings with the Northern California/Nevada Section periodically.  

2. The program of each Spring Meeting shall include a Business Meeting, during which the officers shall report to the membership on the status of the section. Other section business will be carried out as necessary.   A quorum of at least ten voting members will be required for a business meeting.

ARTICLE V. OFFICERS

1. The Executive Committee of SCAAPT shall be a President, a Vice President for High Schools, a Vice President for Two Year Colleges, a Vice President for Universities, a Secretary/Treasurer, a Past President, a Web Manager, and a Section Representative.

2. These officers shall be elected at the Business Meeting in even calendar years. The term of each office shall be two years beginning at the end of the Spring Meeting.  

3. The duties of the officers shall be defined in the by-laws.   The officers shall jointly be responsible for handling the finances, correspondence, and external relations of SCAAPT. They shall make all arrangements for meetings of SCAAPT except such as may be delegated by action of the officers or of the membership.

4. A vacancy in one of the offices shall be filled by majority vote of the Executive Committee, pending the next regular election.

5. The Executive Committee may, by majority vote, appoint ad hoc committees for the purpose of furthering the Section's activities. The ad hoc committees shall be of duration not longer than two years.

ARTICLE VI. DUES

The Section dues shall be set to cover only the necessary expenses and shall be decided upon by vote of the membership as the occasion arises. Dues are normally paid at or before the Fall Meeting for the year beginning January 1.

ARTICLE VII. AMENDMENTS

1. This Constitution may be amended by a two-thirds majority of those present and voting at any Business Meeting.

2. A proposed amendment, recommended by the Executive Committee or by petition signed by at least 5 per cent of the voting membership, must be submitted to vote within twelve months after receipt of the amendment.

ARTICLE VIII. BYLAWS

By-laws may be adopted or amended by a simple majority of those present and voting at any Business Meeting.