Article III: Executive

1. Composition. The Executives consist of the Elected and Appointed Executives. Positions with generic responsibilities are elected to ensure representation of the general members, while specialized positions are appointed by the Elected Executives to best select candidates.
2. Admonishment. General members not enrolled in a Double Degree program are strongly discouraged from applying for the Executives.
3. Restrictions. Overriding the candidacy rights of general members,
   1. no person can hold multiple Executive seats; and
   2. candidates can only run for First Year Representative in their first three terms enrolled in the respective Double Degree program.
4. Term. Membership of all Executives ends when an election of Elected Executives is completed.
5. Elected Executives.
   1. Election. Elected Executives are elected pursuant to Article IV.
   2. Positions. Elected Executives consist of the following positions:
      1. President;
      2. Vice President, University of Waterloo Affairs;
      3. Vice President, Wilfrid Laurier University Affairs;
      4. BMath/BBA First Year Representative; and
      5. BCS/BBA First Year Representative.
   3. Duties of the President. The President has the power and duty to:
      1. oversee the activities of the DDC, ensuring it fulfils its mandate;
      2. call and preside over meetings of general members and of the Executive;
      3. build academic relationships with faculty members at the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University; and
      4. lead the planning and execution of club activities.
   4. Duties of the Vice Presidents. The Vice Presidents have the power and duty to:
      1. manage DDC operations at their university;
      2. liaise with faculty and other student bodies at their university; and
      3. represent the DDC at meetings of Affiliated Associations.
   5. Duties of the First Year Representatives. The First Year Representatives have the power and duty to:
      1. represent the interests of first year students enrolled in their respective programs at meetings of the Executives; and
      2. fully inform first year students of DDC initiatives and activities.
   6. Order of succession. In the event of a vacant Elected Executive position, the remaining members will collectively adopt the powers and duties of the vacant position. If all positions are vacant, the Elections Committee assumes the powers and duties.
6. Appointed Executives.
   1. Appointment. Following an election, the Elected Executives must meet and appoint, by majority vote, the Appointed Executives within the first seven days of assuming their duties.
   2. Composition. The number of positions, precise titles, and specific division of duties of the Appointed Executives are set by the Executives consistent with this Article.
   3. Financial duties. The Appointed Executive must include a position, which may be styled Director of Finance, with the power and duty to:
      1. keep an up-to-date record of all the transactions made and the purpose of all expenditures;
      2. maintain detailed financial records and handing club reimbursements;
      3. ensure that funds provided by either the University of Waterloo or Wilfrid Laurier University be used only to provide services to students of the respective institution; and
      4. construct budgets to be approved by the relevant Affiliated Association and ensure adherence by the club.
   4. Marketing duties. Some Appointed Executives must have the powers and duties to:
      1. establish relations with businesses whose support might be beneficial to Double Degree students, including but not limited to sponsorships;
      2. manage the DDC's online presence, including but not limited to social media and an official website;
      3. promote events to general members, consistent with regulations of Affiliated Associations;
      4. create content on the behalf of the DDC, such as graphics, videos, and other promotional material; and
      5. form and maintain relationships with external parties, such as alumni associations, corporate partners, and other clubs, to facilitate club activities.
   5. Secretarial duties. Some Appointed Executives must have the powers and duties to:
      1. record minutes at meetings of the Executives and of the general members; and
      2. develop meeting agendas, event calendars, and other documentation as necessary.
7. Powers. The Executives have the power to take actions and make decisions on the behalf of general members.
   1. The Executives may, by majority vote,
      1. enact, amend, and repeal policies;
      2. establish and disestablish positions of the Appointed Executives;
      3. delegate duties from Elected to Appointed Executives; and
      4. empanel, dissolve, appoint members to, and remove members from committees other than the Elections Committee.
   2. The Executives may, by consensus,
      1. appoint and remove members, including the Chair, of the Elections Committee;
      2. appoint and remove Appointed Executives; and
      3. expel a general member from the club.
8. Policymaking. The Executives regulate the long-term functioning and goals of the DDC by passing policies.
   1. Supremacy. Any provision of a policy which contradicts this constitution has no effect. Policies must be consistent with applicable law and the regulations of the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, and the Affiliated Associations.
   2. Procedure. The enactment, amendment, and repeal of policies must occur during meetings of the Executive which are open to attendance by general members with minutes posted to the public.
   3. Public access. All active policies must be made public and the posting must be updated whenever the policy is amended.