Merge branch 'master' into bug_fix_voting_membership_eval

Author: shaeespring

.github/workflows/check.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,17 @@
+name: Makefile CI
+
+on:
+  push:
+    branches: ["master"]
+  pull_request:
+    branches: ["master"]
+
+jobs:
+  build:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+
+      - name: Check build
+        run: docker build .

constitution.tex

@@ -135,6 +135,7 @@ \subsection{Modifying the Constitution}
 Any semantic change to the Constitution requires the change to be proposed in writing for discussion at a House Meeting.
 Any modifications made due to the discussion are added to the written proposal and the modified proposal is posted during the week.
 The final proposal is presented the following week, and ballots are distributed for a Balloted Two-Thirds Vote with two-thirds quorum as described in \ref{Balloted Vote}.
+If two or more modifications would conflict with one another, at the discretion of the Maintainers, ballots are distributed for a Balloted Vote with two-thirds quorum, and a winner is selected as described in \ref{Ranked Choice}.
 The ballots are collected for a minimum of a forty-eight hour period.
 A quorum of two-thirds of Eligible Votes must cast ballots for the vote to be official.
 A vote equaling or exceeding two-thirds of the number of Votes Cast is required for the change to be placed into the Constitution.
@@ -243,6 +244,7 @@ \subsection{Modifying the Constitution}
 
 \asubsection{Introductory Membership Leave of Absence}
 An Intro Member may request a Leave of Absence through the process described in \ref{Leave of Absence}.
+An Intro Member may request their evaluation period to be extended by the duration of the leave or to end of the Standard Operating Session, whichever comes first.
 
 \asubsection{Introductory Membership Resignations}
 Intro Members may resign by submitting a request for termination of membership to the Chair or the Evals Director in writing before the completion of the Intro Process.
@@ -267,10 +269,10 @@ \subsection{Modifying the Constitution}
 Voting Members are expected to meet the requirements defined in \ref{Expectations of Voting Members}.
 
 \asubsubsection{Expectations of Active Members}
-Active Members are required to pay dues as stated in \ref{Collection of Dues}, attend all House Meetings and E-Board candidate speeches, and attend at least fifteen of the directorship meetings for each semester in which they are an Active Member.
+Active Members are required to pay dues as stated in \ref{Collection of Dues}, attend all House Meetings and E-Board candidate speeches, and attend at least fifteen directorship meetings for each semester in which they are an Active Member and not on leave as described in /ref{Active Membership Co-op and Leave of Absence}
 They are also expected to sign a copy of the Membership Agreement.
 \\* \\*
-Active Members must participate in at least one major project during the academic year.
+Active Members must participate in at least one major project.
 Members are required to submit a description for this major project to E-Board for approval.
 As an alternative to this requirement, members may instead assist on a large number of CSH activities and projects.
 However, it is to be understood in advance by the member that this option requires a great deal of participation throughout the year.
@@ -284,8 +286,6 @@ \subsection{Modifying the Constitution}
 	\item Use CSH facilities
 	\item Receive priority for on-floor housing, or apply for On-Floor Status
 \end{enumerate}
-Active Members currently on co-op forfeit their right to vote on house issues, and likewise do not count towards quorum.
-Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Evaluations Director.
 
 \asubsubsection{Expectations of Voting Members}
 \renewcommand{\theenumi}{\arabic{enumi}} % For this section, we want items to use letters
@@ -300,19 +300,20 @@ \subsection{Modifying the Constitution}
 \end{enumerate}
 
 \asubsection{Active Membership Evaluations}
-Active Members are evaluated annually through the Eval Process described below.
+Active Members are evaluated annually through the Membership Eval Process.
 
 % ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP EVALUATIONS
 \asubsubsection{Membership Evaluation}
 The Membership Eval occurs once per academic year, where Active Members are evaluated.
-It is performed as part of the Eval Process that takes place during the spring semester to comply with the RIT Housing deadlines.
-The Membership Eval is responsible for determining individuals who will have the option to continue Active Membership in the following academic year.
+It takes place during the spring semester to comply with the RIT Housing deadlines.
+It is responsible for determining individuals who will have the option to continue Active Membership in the following academic year.
 This meeting is open only to Active Members.
 All Active Members are expected to attend this meeting.
 
-\asubsubsubsection{Voting}
-Any Active Member who has completed all of the requirements as defined in \ref{Expectations of Active Members} at the beginning of the Membership Eval passes their Membership Eval without being voted on.
-All Active Members who have not completed all of the requirements as defined in \ref{Expectations of Active Members} at the beginning of the Membership Eval will be evaluated on a member-by-member basis by Active Members.
+\asubsubsubsection{Membership Evaluation Voting}
+Any Active Member who has completed all the requirements as defined in \ref{Expectations of Active Members} at the beginning of the Membership Eval passes without being voted on.
+Any Active Members who have not completed all the requirements as defined in \ref{Expectations of Active Members} at the beginning of the Membership Eval will be evaluated on a member-by-member basis by Active Members.
+
 The Membership Eval shall hold members to the objective requirements defined in \ref{Expectations of Active Members} and determine which members may continue as an Active Member in the following academic year.
 Exceptions to the requirements may be made, as attending members may choose any of the outcomes for each member, even if the member being evaluated has not completed all of their requirements.
 These requirements must be completed before the Membership Eval occurs.
@@ -322,28 +323,31 @@ \subsection{Modifying the Constitution}
 \asubsubsubsection{Membership Evaluation Outcomes}
 Members who pass the Membership Eval have the option to participate as an Active Member in the following year.
 \\* \\*
-If a member fails and has never passed a Membership Eval in the past, their membership will be revoked upon completion of the Membership Eval
+If a member fails and has never passed a Membership Eval in the past, their membership will be revoked upon completion of the Membership Eval.
 If the member fails, but has previously passed a Membership Eval, they will move to Alumni Membership in bad standing, as defined in \ref{Alumni Membership Selection}, at the end of the Standard Operating Session.
 In either case, the member forfeits their ability to participate as an Active Member in the following year.
 \\* \\*
 A member may be given a conditional to complete as a means of making up for missing requirements.
-A conditional may be proposed by any member present at the Eval.
-If the conditional is approved by the Evals Director, it is then voted on by the attending members as described in \ref{Voting}.
+A conditional may be proposed by any member present at the Membership Eval.
+If the conditional is approved by the Evals Director, it is then voted on by the attending members as described in \ref{Membership Evaluation Voting}.
 Each conditional consists of a set of additional requirements and a deadline for completing them.
-Members who are given a conditional have their Eval decision deferred, and therefore maintain their current membership status until the conditional is resolved.
+Members who are given a conditional have their Membership Eval decision deferred and therefore maintain their current membership status until the conditional is resolved.
 When the deadline expires, the conditional will be brought before E-Board, who will assess its completeness.
-A conditional member who does not meet these additional requirements will have failed the Eval.
+A conditional member who does not meet these additional requirements will have failed the Membership Eval.
 
-\asubsection{Active Membership Leave of Absence}
+\asubsection{Active Membership Co-op and Leave of Absence}
 \renewcommand{\theenumi}{\alph{enumi}} % For this section, we want items to use letters
 
 An Active Member may at any time request a Leave of Absence using the process described in \ref{Leave of Absence}.
-For the duration of an absence, a member:
+An Active Member is recognized as on co-op if they become registered for co-op by RIT.
+For the duration of an approved co-op or an approved Leave of Absence, a member:
 \begin{enumerate}
 	\item Forfeits their right to vote
 	\item Does not count towards quorum
-	\item Will not be required to attend House Meeting
+	\item Will not be required to attend House Meetings or directorship meetings
+	\item Retains Active Membership status and all other privileges under \ref{Active Membership Privileges}
 \end{enumerate}
+Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Evaluations Director to allow a member on an approved co-op to retain privileges and requirements of Active Membership as defined in \ref{Active Membership}.
 
 \asubsection{Active Membership Resignations}
 An Active Member may resign by submitting, in writing, the reason for resignation to the Chair or the Evals Director.
@@ -440,9 +444,6 @@ \subsection{Modifying the Constitution}
 A member may return from a leave of absence whichever they choose to.
 When a member wishes to return, they must in writing notify a staff member of ResLife, excluding student employees, to end their leave of absence.
 
-\asubsection{Modified Evaluations}
-A member may request their evaluation period to be extended by the duration of the leave or to end of the Standard Operating Session, whichever comes first.
-
 \asubsection{Leave of Absence for Executive Board Member}
 The duties and responsibilities of an E-Board member on leave are assumed using the process defined in \ref{Appointment of an Interim Director} until the member returns from their leave.
 If the member returns before the end of the Standard Operation Session in which they started their leave, they may assume their position and the interim director is removed. % someone gets their position back if they come back during the year for which they were elected
@@ -775,12 +776,12 @@ \subsection{Modifying the Constitution}
 \asubsubsection{Qualifications of a Root Type Person}
 Candidates must be Active Members.
 
-\asubsubsection{Prior Root Type Persons}
+\asubsection{Prior Root Type Persons}
 Prior RTPs are those members who are no longer current Active Members and have not been granted an extension by the current RTPs.
 Prior RTPs are not guaranteed access to the current root passwords and other authentication tokens.
 The current RTPs may draft rules and regulations specifying the rights and privileges of Prior RTPs.
 
-\asubsubsection{Creation of Accounts}
+\asubsection{Creation of Accounts}
 RTPs have the authority to manage user accounts for CSH systems.
 Before a member may receive an account they must:
 \renewcommand{\theenumi}{\arabic{enumi}} % For this section, we want items to use letters
@@ -791,13 +792,13 @@ \subsection{Modifying the Constitution}
 \end{enumerate}
 Accounts for Honorary and Advisory Members may be created at the discretion of the RTPs.
 
-\asubsubsection{Code of Conduct}
-The Code of Conduct located at \url{https://github.com/ComputerScienceHouse/CodeOfConduct} is the canonical Code of Conduct for CSH accounts.
+\asubsection{Code of Conduct}
+The Code of Conduct located at \url{https://github.com/ComputerScienceHouse/code-of-conduct} is the canonical Code of Conduct for CSH accounts.
 \\* \\*
 Members are bound to the Code of Conduct revision that they sign when initially creating their account.
 Members may sign a more recent revision of the Code of Conduct to update their agreement.
 
-\asubsubsubsection{Changes}
+\asubsubsection{Changes}
 \renewcommand{\theenumi}{\alph{enumi}} % For this section, we want items to use letters
 The following process is used for making changes to the Code of Conduct document.
 \begin{enumerate}