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- He is responsible for the general House and Executive Council mailing lists,
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- He is responsible for the general House and Executive Council mailing lists,
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and shall keep graduate members informed of their status on such mailing
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and shall keep graduate members informed of their status on such mailing
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lists.
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lists.
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- At each Chapter Council, the acting Secretary shall read a report of the
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minutes from the previous Chapter Council and of each Executive Council
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meeting since the previous Chapter Council.
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*** Treasurer
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*** Treasurer
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- He shall report directly to the President and shall oversee the Comptroller.
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- He shall report directly to the President and shall oversee the Comptroller.
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- He shall be the chief financial officer of the Chapter and shall be
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- He shall be the chief financial officer of the Chapter and shall be
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according to the Chapter Bylaws.
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according to the Chapter Bylaws.
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- He shall codify and make available to the Chapter the general and permanent
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- He shall codify and make available to the Chapter the general and permanent
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motions, resolutions, and enactments of the Executive and Chapter Councils.
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motions, resolutions, and enactments of the Executive and Chapter Councils.
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- He shall be authorized to correct or modify chapter and section designations,
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punctuation, and cross-references and to make such other technical and
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conforming changes to these Bylaws as may be necessary to reflect the intent
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of the Chapter.
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*** Postulant Leader
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*** Postulant Leader
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- He shall report updates to the Chapter Council and shall be held accountable
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- He shall report updates to the Chapter Council and shall be held accountable
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to the Ritual Officer.
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to the Ritual Officer.
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- It shall formulate and enforce the policies of the Chapter and submit all
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- It shall formulate and enforce the policies of the Chapter and submit all
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findings and recommendations to the Brotherhood.
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findings and recommendations to the Brotherhood.
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- Any decision made by the Executive Council may be overturned by a two-thirds
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- Any decision made by the Executive Council may be overturned by a two-thirds
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(2/3) vote of the Brotherhood. A motion to overturn must be presented in
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(2/3) vote of the Brotherhood.
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writing at Chapter Council and voted upon at the following Chapter Council.
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The motion may not be presented later than the next two Chapter Councils after
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the decision has been announced to the Brotherhood, unless based on new
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evidence.
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- The Executive Council will review all fines.
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- The Executive Council will review all fines.
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- A quorum of six-sevenths (6/7) of the voting members of the Council must be
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- A quorum of six-sevenths (6/7) of the voting members of the Council must be
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reached before an official meeting may begin.
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reached before an official meeting may begin.
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longer be considered in attendance, and he shall be fined accordingly.
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longer be considered in attendance, and he shall be fined accordingly.
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- During a Ritual meeting, no outsider of the Fraternity shall be allowed in the
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- During a Ritual meeting, no outsider of the Fraternity shall be allowed in the
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house beginning 30 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
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house beginning 30 minutes prior to the start of the meeting.
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- At every Chapter Council, a report of the minutes from the previous Chapter
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Council, and the minutes of all Executive Council meetings since the previous
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Chapter Council shall be read.
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- No eating, drinking, or smoking will be permitted in Chapter Council or
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- No eating, drinking, or smoking will be permitted in Chapter Council or
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Executive Council meetings, except by special permission of the President, or
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Executive Council meetings, except by special permission of the President, or
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Ritual Officer under ritual conditions.
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Ritual Officer under ritual conditions.
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available rooms, they must fill all spaces according to ascending scroll
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available rooms, they must fill all spaces according to ascending scroll
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number, and the remainder will live in alternative housing provided by the
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number, and the remainder will live in alternative housing provided by the
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Chapter.
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Chapter.
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- When there is secondary Chapter housing the following Brothers are required
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- When there is secondary Chapter housing, two Executive Council members are
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to live in the secondary house containing the largest concentration of
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required to live in secondary housing containing the largest concentration of
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undergraduate brothers for the academic year following their election and
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undergraduate Brothers for the academic year following their election and
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will not be allowed to petition off of housing:
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will not be allowed to petition off of housing. Unless replacements are
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found, the following Brothers will not be allowed to petition off:
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- Vice President
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- Vice President
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- Secretary
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- Secretary
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- The following order shall be used for individual house selection:
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- The following order shall be used for individual house selection:
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- President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, House Manager, Steward,
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- President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, House Manager, Steward,
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Comptroller.
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Comptroller.
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- Newly initiated Brothers by ascending scroll order.
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- Newly initiated Brothers. This shall be in ascending scroll order unless
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- Risk Management Officer, Sergeant-at-Arms, Social Officer, Ritual Officer,
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otherwise specified by the Chapter Council.
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Chaplain, Member-at-Large, Chapter Correspondent, Postulant Leader.
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- Remaining Brothers. This shall be in ascending scroll order unless otherwise
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- Remaining Brothers by ascending scroll number.
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specified by the Chapter Council.
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- The following order shall be used for individual room selection:
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- The following order shall be used for individual room selection:
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- President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, House Manager, Steward.
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- President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, House Manager, Steward.
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- Remaining officers by rank of election followed by Comptroller.
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- Remaining Brothers. This shall be in ascending scroll order unless otherwise
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- Remaining Brothers by ascending scroll number.
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specified by regulations passed by the Brotherhood.
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- In the case that there are more Brothers than beds available in Chapter
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- In the case that there are more Brothers than beds available in Chapter
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housing, any Brother not signing his housing contract for more than a
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housing, any Brother not signing his housing contract for more than a
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semester or any Brother who has lived in Chapter housing for three years,
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semester or any Brother who has lived in Chapter housing for three years,
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- Payment of at least 1/2 of all anticipated fees in advance.
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- Payment of at least 1/2 of all anticipated fees in advance.
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- Approval by the Executive Council to allow said Brother into Housing,
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- Approval by the Executive Council to allow said Brother into Housing,
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Membership, and Board.
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Membership, and Board.
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- There shall be unlimited parietal hours.
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** Status
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** Status
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- Any Brother no longer enrolled or pursuing an undergraduate degree at WPI will
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- Any Brother no longer enrolled or pursuing an undergraduate degree at WPI will
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be considered to be on graduate status.
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be considered to be on graduate status.
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in Bad Standing with the Chapter.
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in Bad Standing with the Chapter.
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- A Brother who has attended less than 50% of Alpha designated events or less
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- A Brother who has attended less than 50% of Alpha designated events or less
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than 25% of Chi designated events in a given term without valid excuse shall
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than 25% of Chi designated events in a given term without valid excuse shall
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be considered in Bad Standing the following term. See [[Attendance]]
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be considered in Bad Standing the following term. See [[Attendance][Article IV, Section 10]]
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for definitions of Alpha and Chi events.
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for definitions of Alpha and Chi events.
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- A Brother in Bad Standing for reasons not relating to payment of house bills
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- A Brother in Bad Standing for reasons not relating to payment of house bills
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or academic probation may be removed from Bad Standing by a majority vote of
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or academic probation may be removed from Bad Standing by a majority vote of
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either the Executive Council or Chapter Council.
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either the Executive Council or Chapter Council.
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- Resignations are automatically and immediately accepted.
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** General
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** General
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- Secretarial notes shall be kept on file for ten years. No one shall be allowed
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- Secretarial notes shall be kept on file for ten years. No one shall be allowed
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to see the minutes of Chapter Council with the exception of Brothers, members
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to see the minutes of Chapter Council with the exception of Brothers, members
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of the Board of Directors, and those required to do so by law.
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of the Board of Directors, and those required to do so by law.
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- An appointed faculty advisor may be removed by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the
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- An appointed faculty advisor may be removed by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the
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Brotherhood. Reasons for removal of a faculty advisor shall include:
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Brotherhood. Reasons for removal of a faculty advisor shall include:
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1. Failure to meet the requirements as put forth by the fraternity.
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- Failure to meet the requirements as put forth by the fraternity.
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2. Failure to uphold the best interests of the fraternity in any dealings.
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- Failure to uphold the best interests of the fraternity in any dealings.
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- Attached as an appendix to these bylaws shall be:
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- Attached as an appendix to these bylaws shall be:
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1. Glossary of terms specific to these bylaws
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- Glossary of terms specific to these bylaws
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2. Housing Contract
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- Housing Contract
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3. Membership Contract
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- Membership Contract
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4. Meal Plan Contract
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- Meal Plan Contract
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** Amendments
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** Amendments
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- Amendments to these bylaws may be presented to the Chapter by any member of
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- Amendments to these bylaws may be presented to the Chapter by any member of
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the Brotherhood.
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the Brotherhood.
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the vote.
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the vote.
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- A three-fourths (3/4) vote of the Brotherhood currently not in Bad Standing
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- A three-fourths (3/4) vote of the Brotherhood currently not in Bad Standing
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and the approval of the Board of Directors is required to amend these bylaws.
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and the approval of the Board of Directors is required to amend these bylaws.
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- Suspending these bylaws during any meeting will be accomplished according to
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- Suspending these bylaws during any meeting will be accomplished by a motion to
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Robert’s Rules of Order.
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suspend the rules.
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** Petitions
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** Petitions
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- Petitions must be submitted to the Secretary in writing at least one week
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- Petitions must be submitted to the Secretary in writing at least one week
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prior to the Executive Council in which the petition will be brought up.
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prior to the Executive Council in which the petition will be brought up.
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- Petitions must include:
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- Petitions must include:
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1. A description of what the petitioner wishes to petition.
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- A description of what the petitioner wishes to petition.
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2. A brief description of the petitioner’s reasons for petitioning.
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- A brief description of the petitioner’s reasons for petitioning.
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- Petitions will be considered by the Executive Council on a case by case
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- Petitions will be considered by the Executive Council on a case by case
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basis.
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basis.
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- Housing petitions must be considered before entering into any binding
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- Housing petitions must be considered before entering into any binding
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obligations of housing organizations other than Alpha Chi Rho.
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obligations of housing organizations other than Alpha Chi Rho.
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** Fines
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** Fines
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- Penalties associated with standard fines are to be set and approved by the
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Executive Council. Suggested penalties are outlined in Article V.
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- All fines are to be reviewed by the Executive Council for approval.
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- All fines are to be reviewed by the Executive Council for approval.
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- Any Brother may recommend fines to the Executive Council, through the
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- Any Brother may recommend fines to the Executive Council, through the
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Member-at-Large.
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Member-at-Large.
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responsibility, attendance, or other standards set forth by the Brotherhood;
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responsibility, attendance, or other standards set forth by the Brotherhood;
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Specific criteria stated in Article IV, Section 5, Subsections C, D, and E.
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Specific criteria stated in Article IV, Section 5, Subsections C, D, and E.
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- The Board of Directors :: The Board of Directors of the Delta Sigma Phi
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- The Board of Directors :: The Board of Directors of the Delta Sigma Phi
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Building Association of Alpha Chi Rho
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Building Association of Alpha Chi Rho.
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- Cash Box :: A secure container possessed by the Comptroller; It shall
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- Cash Box :: A secure container possessed by the Comptroller; It shall
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contain Petty Cash to be used for reimbursements; Both the Treasurer and
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contain Petty Cash to be used for reimbursements; Both the Treasurer and
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Comptroller shall have access to it and its contents
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Comptroller shall have access to it and its contents.
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- Chaplains Box :: Any method of collecting anonymous thoughts or opinions
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- Chaplain's Box :: Any method of collecting anonymous thoughts or opinions
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of the Brotherhood.
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of the Brotherhood.
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- Chapter :: Where not specified otherwise, the Delta Sigma Phi Chapter of
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- Chapter :: Where not specified otherwise, the Delta Sigma Phi Chapter of
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Alpha Chi Rho
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Alpha Chi Rho.
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- Fraternity :: The national fraternity of Alpha Chi Rho
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- Fraternity :: The national fraternity of Alpha Chi Rho.
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- Petty Cash :: Less than $100.00 in cash
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- Primary Housing / the House :: The house at 8 Boynton Street
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- Major alterations to the House :: Include, but are not limited to, painting,
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- Major alterations to the House :: Include, but are not limited to, painting,
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building of lofts, removal of lofts, building of desks, removal of desks,
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building of lofts, removal of lofts, building of desks, removal of desks,
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changing of light fixtures, etc.; Any irreversible or difficult to undo
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changing of light fixtures, etc.; Any irreversible or difficult to undo
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modifications to the House or furniture attached to it
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modifications to the House or furniture attached to it.
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- Parietal Hours :: Times at which members of the opposite sex are allowed to be present, and are under the same rules and requirements as other guests.
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- Petty Cash :: Less than $100.00 in cash.
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- Primary Housing / the House :: The house at 8 Boynton Street.
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- Secondary Housing :: Any Alpha Chi Rho property being used to house current
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- Secondary Housing :: Any Alpha Chi Rho property being used to house current
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undergraduate Brothers under the Housing Contract that is not Primary Housing
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undergraduate Brothers under the Housing Contract that is not Primary Housing.
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- Vote of the Brotherhood :: A vote of the Brotherhood is a vote in Chapter Council where a certain threshold of all active undergraduate Brothers needs to be met. For example, a vote of 3/4ths of the Brotherhood requries 3/4ths of all active undergraduate Brothers to vote for it in the Chapter Council meeting, and not just 3/4ths of Brothers there.
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* Links
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- Housing Contract :: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SblLNZ8Db30j_H2nYKN5otYSnvr6b1YHfRXvvEfL_wY
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- Meal Plan Contract :: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jQzESUqY42DxdV3DmSihtelb0QQjgGaplFiKhPepU0c
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- Membership Contract :: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rIM84xtwTShzrhAoY80WEIl7qzkU_PJqvDzj4ZhQ198
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\pagebreak
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\pagebreak
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#+begin_example
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#+begin_example
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@ -1029,4 +1036,5 @@ UPDATED 04/09/2015 - A. DAVIS
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UPDATED 08/16/2017 - J. REMZ
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UPDATED 08/16/2017 - J. REMZ
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UPDATED 2021-09-28 - R. SIEGEL
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UPDATED 2021-09-28 - R. SIEGEL
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UPDATED 2022-09-13 - R. SIEGEL
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UPDATED 2022-09-13 - R. SIEGEL
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UPDATED 2023-01-17 - R. SAKLAD
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#+end_example
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#+end_example
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