Bylaws
PRESIDENTS’ ASSISTANTS FOR COMMUNITY AND
TECHNICAL COLLEGES
CHARTER & BYLAWS
ARTICLE I - NAME
The name of this organization shall be Presidents’ Assistants for Community and Technical Colleges (PACTC).
ARTICLE II - PURPOSES
The purpose of the PACTC shall be:
Section (1) To enhance and increase effectiveness of presidents’ assistants by holding regular statewide meetings as an avenue to provide professional development and mentoring, networking opportunities, coordination and support.
Section (2) To provide a forum for college and district representatives and State Board for Community and Technical College presidents’ assistants to bring forward major issues and innovative solutions. To provide a venue to identify opportunities which benefit the performance of the presidents’ offices and trustees throughout the system.
Section (3) To provide professional development for members. PACTC will fund registration fees for at least one Charter Member to attend an ACCT national or regional conference. The attending member(s) agrees to present information from the conference at the next regular meeting of PACTC. (approved October 2004)
Section (4) To provide a structure of mutual support for districts and colleges.
ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP
Section (1) The organization shall be comprised of the presidents’ assistants of each Washington State community and technical college district and college, the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges and the Center for Information Services.
Section (2) President’s assistants who have left the Washington State system shall be awarded emeritus membership and shall be welcomed and encouraged by the organization to attend future meetings as ex officio members.
Section (3) Ex officio members and representatives may not vote or hold office.
ARTICLE IV - FINANCE
Section (1) An annual budget will be developed and approved by the organization.
Section (2) An official request for funding shall be submitted to WACTC annually.
Section (3) The fiscal year of the organization shall be July 1 through June 30.
Section (4) The Treasurer will maintain a custodial account. Checks will require approval of the Treasurer. (revised October 2005)
ARTICLE V - MEETINGS
Section (1) The organization will meet at least twice yearly.
Section (2) Written notice of the regular meetings will be sent to all members prior to each meeting. The notice will include the agenda for the meeting, and meetings will be open to all members.
Section (3) A quorum is defined to be one-third of the membership.
ARTICLE VI - OFFICERS
Section (1) The officers of PACTC shall be president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. The officers shall be elected for a one-year term at the fall meeting. Officer positions will be filled by advancement; i.e., vice president advances to president. The secretary and treasurer position will be elected from the membership and will serve a one-year and five-year term respectively. (revised October 2005)
Section (2) Officers shall be active members of the organization.
Section (3) Should for any reason an officer position become vacant, the organization shall elect a member to complete the unexpired term.
ARTICLE VII - COMMITTEES
Section (1) Program/Planning Committee
Section (2) Professional Development/Budget Committee
Section (3) Mentoring/Recognition
Section (4) Ad hoc, as needed
SUBMITTED: MAY 27-28, 1999
REVISED: SEP 29, 2000
ADOPTED: SEP 29, 2000
REVISED and APPROVED: OCTOBER 2004
Revised October 2005 and Approved _____________ 2005