Constitution#
Shortened in some places. The Constitution is published for transparency.
Article I: Name#
Registered Student Organization Constitution of: Interactive Intelligence (i2)
Article II: Group Purpose#
i2 is an environment which aims to create a community of driven, outcome-oriented students interested in the intersections of artificial intelligence and neuroscience. We are interested in how machines can learn like humans.
Article III: Affiliations#
The Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering, The Center for Neurotechnology
Article IV: Membership#
We verify that the majority of the membership of this organization are regularly enrolled University of Washington-Seattle students. The majority of officers within our organization are currently registered UW-Seattle students. By virtue of participating in any i2 event or program, one may consider themselves a member of the Interactive Intelligence RSO.
We verify that selection of members shall not involve hazing of any kind, nor will selection discriminate against others based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Faculty and external, non-UW affiliated experts may be added as advisors to the club.
There are no eligibility requirements.
Article V: Officers#
Officer Descriptions#
| Officer Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| President | Organization logistics, meetings, finances, club vision and purpose, recruiting, final say on use of funds. |
| Operations Leads | Logistics, meetings, finances, member management |
| Technical Leads | Website management, brand design |
| Program Leads | Logistics, curriculum development, marketing, program operations |
| Social Media Leads | Marketing, brand design, social media management |
Term of Office#
| Officer Role | Term Length |
|---|---|
| President | Indefinite unless graduated from UW, inactivity, or voted to be removed by at least half of the leadership executives, or resignation. |
| Leads | Applications open multiple times a year, candidates chosen by the current president(s) or leadership team based on the program. Also subject to removal by termination due to inactivity, president decision, or vote by at least 3 leadership members. |
Removal Provisions#
Inactivity — (lack of communication, meeting participation, and responsibilities) for 1 month or longer automatically invokes a vote of removal. If two or more officers vote for removal the officer’s title is removed.
Article VI: Applications#
Selection of officers occurs by discretion of the leadership team annually, or as new/old roles become vacant.
Acceptance Procedures#
First, officers must apply for positions. Incumbent officers remain in their positions until termination. For the remaining open positions, applications will be released either when the position becomes vacant or along with regular application cycles.
Procedures for Filling Officer Vacancies#
If there is a termination or vacancy more than 1 month before the next election, a new election can be called to fill the vacancy. The same random-selection algorithm from above will be used to fill the vacancy.
Article VII: Meetings#
Calendar#
- Educational, exploratory meetings
- Working / project based meetings
- Events — fundraising, speakers, workshops etc
Members will be informed of meetings through a variety of channels. Meeting times vary based on member availability.
Quorum#
At least 1/2 of all active (have participated in a club event or meeting in the past month of the club’s activity) leadership must be present for all major shifts in club direction or business.
Article VIII: Non-SAO Advisors#
We verify that non-SAO advisors to our organization are selected by our organization’s voting membership, and that they serve ex-officio without voting privileges.
Article IX: Constitutional Amendments#
Process#
To amend the constitution, a quorum should be present at a meeting. All active members should be made aware that the quorum is assembling at least one week prior to the meeting. Any member can propose changes at this meeting, but the majority present must vote and approve the change. If it passes, the constitution can be amended.
Our organization verifies our operating practices are not in conflict with the Registration requirements in Sections in Articles I, IV, and VIII, nor are they in conflict with the SAO Policy Guide and other University of Washington requirements. This constitution is valid until September 2027.