4.1     All executive power shall be vested in the Executive Board, including the power to prepare an annual budget for MSP, to interpret and enforce actions of the General Assembly, to name officers and members of committees as provided in these By-Laws, to make such rules as are necessary to govern the everyday affairs of the organization, and to call special meetings of the General Assembly.

4.2     The Executive Board shall consist of the seven officers of MSP, the immediate past President, and eighteen other persons.  At least one seat shall be reserved for each college and school, and for the library.  The eighteen Executive Board members shall be elected for three year over-lapping terms at the Spring Elections, with each seat being filled by the candidate receiving the most votes.  Executive Board members may be recalled from office and replaced in the same manner as provided for officers of the MSP.

4.3     If a member of the Executive Board resigns, the Board shall appoint a replacement to serve until the next election, at which time a replacement shall be elected for the portion of the unexpired term left vacant.

4.4     The Executive Board shall meet in regular session at least once a month during the academic year and at least once over the summer, and at other times on the call of the President, or on signed petition of six members of the Board.

4.5     A quorum for the purposes of conducting business shall consist of nine members of the Board.