54225 The Stony Brook Center Chapter, comprising West, South, Southampton and Manhattan, of United University Professions structure is based on the UUP Constitution which serves as the foundation of the chapter’s organizational structure. Since its inception in the early 1970’s UUP has been mindful of maintaining equitable representation of its members – academic and professional faculty. To ensure equal representation of the two groups of members, the UUP constitution and UUP chapter by-laws outline the responsibilities of all elected officers, appointed officers, committees and delegates. Each group’s roles and responsibilities are outlined within the chapter’s by-laws.
The current formula used to determine the total number of delegate representatives for academic and professional faculty is one (1) delegate for every seventy-five (75) members; total delegation to the UUP Delegate Assembly is 36-39 members based on total number of members. Dual listings represent the seats held by officers, and their positions as delegates. Delegates positions adjust up or down dependent upon attendance registration at the Delegate Assembly.
Article 7: Delegates to the UUP Delegate Assembly Section
7.1—Definition The first delegate shall be the Chapter President, the second shall be the Vice President of the alternate membership category of the Chapter President, and the third shall be the Vice President of the same membership category as the Chapter President, if the Chapter is entitled to an additional representative from that category. The fourth delegate shall be the Officer for Contingents. The Officer for Contingents shall be an additional delegate regardless of category and shall not affect the delegate allocation for the chapter. Additional delegates shall be elected by and from the membership according to the provisions of the UUP Constitution.
Section 7.2—Duties In addition to serving as voting or ex officio members of the Executive Board, Delegates shall represent the Chapter at the Delegate Assembly of UUP. Delegates shall analyze the business to be conducted at each Delegate Assembly and seek input from the membership on issues of importance to the Chapter. Delegates shall report to the membership on actions taken by the Delegate Assembly.
Section 7.3—Seating at the Delegate Assembly The number of Chapter representatives eligible for seating at the Delegate Assembly shall be determined by UUP, in accordance with the UUP Constitution. Prior to each Delegate Assembly the Chapter President shall ask Delegates, in rank order of their election, their intention to serve at that Delegate Assembly. Delegates who do not so confirm with the Chapter President at least seven days prior to the Delegate Assembly shall be replaced by the next ranking Delegate who so confirms. If a Delegate is so replaced, that Delegate shall not be eligible for seating at the Delegate Assembly in place of any confirmed Delegate who attends the Delegate Assembly.
Section 7.4—Selection and Terms Delegates shall be elected in accordance with the UUP Constitution
Excerpted from the Stony Brook Chapter Bylaws. Adopted May 1985; Revised April 7th, 2017