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IX. Systems
 
  Article 85-Building & Construction Systems  
85.1 Building & Construction Systems  
  The buildings and fixed assets represent a critical element of the quality of life for current and future generations. Citizens need homes, places of work, schools, hospitals and many other types of assets.  
  It shall remain a primary object of the Society to ensure the proper construction and safety standards are adopted for all construction so that structures that are built now and in the future are safe from damage and able to withstand the forces of nature.  
85.2 Director-General of Building & Construction Systems  
  The Director-General of Building & Construction Systems shall be vested with the sole authority of the good management of the building & construction standards and systems and the operation of the Building & Construction Agency of the Union.  
  The Director-General of Building & Construction Systems shall be a direct appointment by employment contract of the Secretary-General upon approval of The Senate for whatever term the Secretary-General deems is appropriate.  
  The role of Director-General of Building & Construction Systems of the Union shall hold the dual position as a member of The Senate with all the privileges and power of the role. Tenure as a Senator is determined by the concurrent tenure as a Director-General of Building & Construction Systems of the Union.  
  The Director-General of Building & Construction Systems of the Union shall also be a member of the Board charged with the responsibility of managing the day to day affairs of the Union.  
  As Director-General of Building & Construction Systems of the Union, it is tasked to this person the burden of protecting and ensuring the best possible standards of building and construction for all the citizens of the Union. It is also the primary responsibility of the Director-General of the Director-General of Construction Systems of the Union to manage the Building and Construction Codes which outlines all approved building methods, designs, heritage considerations and rules for construction.  
84.3 Director-General Power  
  Vested by this Charter, the Director-General of Building & Construction System of the Union shall have the following powers and authority:  
  (i) As a sitting Union Senator representing the Society interests in its Building & Construction System and reporting to the Union Senate and Union Council; and  
  (ii) As a Member of the Supreme Board of the Union having the power of one vote and representing the collective executive knowledge and wisdom guiding the Society as a whole; and  
  (iii) As Chairman of the Union Board of Building & Construction Systems of the Society responsible for setting the agenda, vote and minutes of all expert Superior-Generals of the Universities within the Union; and  
  (iv) As the Highest Officer in charge of the Union Building & Construction Agency and all its associated Agencies in being directly responsible for major strategic decisions, plans and actions; and  
  (v) As an Ambassador of the Society in specific respect to any and all media and communication concerning the Building & Construction Systems of the Union; and  
  (vi) As the Architect of the Euro Union Strategic Plan of the Building & Construction Systems of the Union; and  
  (vii) As the highest Project Manager of the Global Projects Plan of the Building & Construction Systems of the Union; and  
  (vii) As the Convener and Host of the Union Building & Construction Systems Exhibition and Conference every four (4) years representing the most important event open to all Society members to attend; and  
  (vii) As the Author of a Primary Master Work of Knowledge about Building & Construction Systems of the Society also being a text that shall be considered a teaching text and permanent standard Primary Text for years to come.  
  (viii) As the Nominator for the annual Union Awards of one Life Award for one man and one woman being members of Office of any Province Society of a University Society of the Union of University Societies; and  
  (ix) As the Nominator for the annual Union Awards of one Union Award for six (6) men and six (6) women being members of Office of any Province Society of a University Society of the Union of University Societies.  
84.4 Director-General Limits of Power of Office  
  Vested by this Charter, the Director-General of Building & Construction System of the Union shall have the following limits placed upon their powers and authority:  
  (i) The Director-General and all Officers of the Union are bound by this Charter and International Treaty to obey all laws, standards, directives and commands given under proper authority of the Globe Union including all Officers holding such authority;and 
  (ii) The Systems and men and women of a free society are sovereign and therefore ultimately holding final authority over any plans, systems, services and support concerning Building & Construction System of their Free Society. Therefore, neither the Director-General nor any Officer of any Union Agency may force the representatives of a University Society to undertake any action they do not so willingly consent as their own; and  
  (iii) The implementation of direct services by any agency under the authority of the Director-General of Building & Construction Systems of the Union shall be limited to expert skills and knowledge, job definitions, job skills and training, research, standards, testing, models, inspection, verification, project management, database management, transaction management, currency management, accounts management, training, analysis, software design, data design, media design, publications, manuals, strategic planning and communication; and  
  (iv) The delivery of any service by any agency under the authority of the Director-General of Building & Construction Systems of the Union shall be limited to those services consented and agreed by the Universities and also their Union.  
84.5 Qualifications of Director-General  
  A Director-General may not be appointed unless the following qualifications are met by the candidate:  
  (i) That the Candidate for Office of Director-General is a Member of a Free Society; and  
  (ii) That the Candidate for Office of Director-General is an existing Member of the Union Council of Building & Construction Systems for not less than twelve (12) months.  
85.3 Building & Construction Code of Rights  
  By this Charter, a Code of Rights shall be formed to summarize all essential knowledge of rights bestowed by the living law regarding Building and Construction may be easily read and recited as an affirmation of rights, or claim of rights as required, by any man or woman from the age of twelve (12) or older.  
  By this Charter, it shall be a requirement for all men, women, corporations and other entities associated with Building and Construction and the Society to demonstrate a regular written and recited understanding and acknowledgment of these rights.  
  As the oath of rights shall represent not only the summary of all unique matters of law but an easy device to learn, any argument based on essential ignorance of the law regarding Building and Construction by a man, woman or corporation associated with Building and Construction shall not be permitted.  
85.4 Building & Construction Code of Conduct  
  By this Charter, a Code of Conduct shall be formed to summarize all essential knowledge of living law regarding Building and Construction may be easily read and recited as oath as required, by any man or woman from the age of twelve (12) or older.  
  By this Charter, it shall be a requirement for all men, women, corporations and other entities associated with Building and Construction and the Society to demonstrate a regular written and recited understanding and acknowledgment of this oath.  
  As the oath shall represent not only the summary of all unique matters of law but an easy device to learn, any argument based on essential ignorance of the law regarding Building and Construction by a man, woman or corporation associated with Building and Construction shall not be permitted.  
85.5 Building & Construction Code  
  By this Charter a Building and Construction Code shall be formed. All existing and new laws providing for building and construction responsibility shall be subject to inclusion in the Building Code.  
85.6 Director-General as Living Ambassador of Building & Construction Laws  
  By this Charter, the Office of Director-General holds an additional and unique honor and responsibility as the Living ambassador of the Building and Construction laws of the Society.  
  The Director-General represents the legal and living embodiment of these laws in person, such that any injury to these body of laws also represents an injury to the person, represented by living flesh and blood.  
  As ambassador and living representative of these laws, the Director-General is bound to protect these laws from injury by their own actions or through any failure of due process or lack of respect of the law.  
85.7 Building & Construction Systems Strategic Plan  
  The Director-General shall be required to publish within the first twelve (12) months of their appointment and thereafter every two (2) years a strategic plan encompassing the next ten (10) years and Building & Construction Planning subject to the approval of the Secretary-General and Senate.  
  The Strategic Plan must include major project development and operational development including detailed financial forecasts and cost/benefit analysis so that the strategic use of the limited resources of the Society and Building & Construction can be clearly comprehended and improved over time.  
85.8 Building & Construction Systems Secretariat  
  The Building & Construction Secretariat of the Union shall be responsible for the administrative duties of the Director-General of Building & Construction Systems of the Union and their reports to the Board and The Senate.  
85.9 Board of Building & Construction Systems  
  To ensure the good conduct of all office bearers and the fulfilment of services consistent with the rules of this Charter a permanent committee known as the Board of Building & Construction Systems of the Union shall be established.  
  The Chairman of this Board shall be the Director-General of Building & Construction Systems of the Union and the remaining members of the Board shall be the appointed Director-Generals of Building & Construction Systems of the Union in the various sovereign Unions for which the Union is established.  
  As Chairman of this Board of Building & Construction Systems, the Director-General of Building & Construction Systems of the Union shall have the power to set all agendas, date for meetings and minutes of meetings. By this Charter, the Board of Building & Construction Systems shall meet not less than four (4) times a year.  
  Vested by this Charter, the Board of Building & Construction Systems of the Union shall have the power to veto the executive orders of the Chairman on a vote of simple majority with each member having one vote. However, the Board shall not have the power to veto motions relating to the payment of expenses and income.  
85.10 Building & Construction Agency of the Union  
  By this Charter, a permanent agency shall be established for the ongoing provision and management of building and construction services for the Union. This agency shall be known as the Building & Construction Agency of the Union.  
  By this Charter the day to day management of the Building & Construction Agency of the Union shall be vested in the sole authority of the Director-General of Building & Construction Systems of the Union upon the approval of major decisions by the Board of Building & Construction Systems of the Union.  
     
     
     
     
 
 

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