Preamble and Identity
The University of Waterloo Aerial Robotics Group (abbreviated as ‘WARG’) is a student design team affiliated with the Sedra Student Design Centre at the University of Waterloo. The following document outlines the basic principles, values, and administration of this design team. This document was formally adopted by the team effective INSERT DAY HERENov 23, 2021.
The team name may be abbreviated to ‘Waterloo Aerial Robotics Group’ without loss of effect.
Purpose
The principal objectives of WARG are:
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These objectives are typically met through a student competition that focuses on custom aerial robotic solutions.
Membership
WARG membership is open to any person from the University of Waterloo. The specifics as to how a member can become part of WARG are left to the direction of the leadership team.
Admission and continued participation as a full member of WARG is contingent upon constructive contribution and good character as evaluated by the leadership team.
Leadership Team
It is recommended that the leadership team’s membership be limited to the following limits
4 terms maximum
2 term minimum (Terms spent co-leading a sub-team included)
Team Lead(s)
The team lead(s) directs the day-to-day operations of WARG. They are responsible for maintaining and managing WARG’s professional relationships, speaking on behalf of the team, and verifying that high-level tasks are on track.
This position shall be appointed by the existing membership of the leadership team by a 2/3-majority vote.
The position of team lead may be split among 2 people.
Note: this STEMS from the SDC requirement to have a team lead on-stream.
Sub-team Lead(s)
Sub-team leads to manage the various departments in WARG. Sub-team leads are experts in their department and can provide in-depth knowledge to their department. They are responsible for the progress of their department and are responsible for implementing the high-level tasks with respect to their subteam.
This position shall be appointed by the existing membership of the leadership team by a 2/3-majority vote.
The position of sub-team lead may be split among 2 people.
Equipment
All supplies and equipment purchased by or donated to WARG are property of this team unless alternate terms have been agreed upon with the leadership team.
The leadership team can determine equipment to be no longer of value to the team and can be divested in a manner decided by the leadership team.
Finances
The team lead or appropriate designate (i.e. finance lead or similar) is responsible for the financials of WARG. They shall maintain a ledger of all financial transactions and protocols associated with purchasing items for the team.
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