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Constitution & Bylaws
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Constitution
of the
Interfraternity Council
of
Central Michigan University
Article I: Name
Article II: Purpose
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To promote the interest
of the fraternities represented.
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To promote interest in
college social fraternities.
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To insure cooperation
between member fraternities and:
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the college
administration;
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the student body;
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the local community.
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To insure cooperation
and coordinate interfraternal affairs among the fraternities
represented.
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To discuss issues of
mutual interest and to present them to the fraternities.
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To foster the
development of scholarship and leadership among member fraternities.
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To uphold and enforce
the policies and regulations of the North-American Interfraternity
Conference (NIC) and Fraternity Insurance & Purchasing Group (FIPG).
Article III: Membership
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Section I. Any
recognized social fraternity, with a designated NIC charter, of
Central Michigan University may belong to the IFC.
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Section II. The IFC
represents the undergraduate and graduate members of Central
Michigan University chapters of recognized fraternities. Alumni
members or members of chapters at other schools have no
representation under this Constitution.
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Section III. Membership
and participation in the IFC shall be to develop, encourage and
promote a positive social environment that enhances the underlying
principles as well as the stated policies of affirmative action,
diversity, and equal access for all, without regard to race, color,
national origin, religion, age, height, weight, marital status,
familial status, disability, veterans status, sexual orientation, or
political persuasion, except where such a distinction is required by
law.
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Section IV. All members
of the Interfraternity Council must be Registered Student
Organizations through the Office of Student Life. Fraternities not
complying with this stipulation will not be recognized by the
Interfraternity Council and immediately be held out of all
Interfraternity Council activities.
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Section V. Two members
shall represent each fraternity: President and Senior
Representative.
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Section VI. Each
fraternity shall be entitled to two votes.
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Section VII. There shall
be three classifications of membership: active member, associate
member, and inactive member.
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Active Member: An
active member shall have all rights and privileges under the
Constitution and By-Laws of the Interfraternity Council of
Central Michigan University, except as limited by the actions of
the Interfraternity Council, Judicial Board, or Central Michigan
University.
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Associate Member: An
associate member is any group of students desiring to form a
chapter of a national or local fraternity at Central Michigan
University, and seeks eventual active membership in the IFC.
Associate members shall have a voice in the legislative body but
are not entitled to a vote.
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Inactive Member:
Inactive members are those fraternities that fail to adhere to
the Constitution and By-Laws of the Interfraternity Council of
Central Michigan University and by decision of the IFC have lost
their good standing. Inactive members shall be required to
fulfill all obligations of active members as outlined in the
By-Laws but are not entitled to a vote.
Article IV: Officers
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Section I. The officers
of the Interfraternity Council shall be President, Executive
Vice-President, Vice-President of External Affairs, Vice-President
of Finance, Vice-President of New Member Education, Vice-President
of Recruitment, Vice-President of Risk Management, and
Vice-President of Athletics.
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Section II. The term of
office, unless otherwise specified, will be one year..
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Section III. The
election of officers will be in accordance with the By-Laws.
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Section IV. No
fraternity shall be represented by more than two members on the IFC
Executive Board.
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Section V. No fraternity
shall hold both President and Vice-President of Finance positions on
the Executive Board.
Article V:
Administrative Body
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Section I. The
administrative body of this organization will be called the
Executive Board.
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Section II. The
Executive Board will include the President, Executive
Vice-President, Vice-President of External Affairs, Vice-President
of Finance, Vice-President of New Member Education, Vice-President
of Recruitment, Vice-President of Risk Management, and
Vice-President of Athletics.
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Section III. The
administrative powers of the IFC lie in the Executive Board, which
shall execute this Constitution and By-Laws and the regulations of
the Legislative Body and shall:
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Facilitate on a
daily basis the smooth operation of the IFC in accordance with
its purpose.
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Oversee the function
of any committee within the Legislative Body or placed into the
custody of the Legislative Body.
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Cooperate with the
Panhellenic Council, Nation Pan-Hellenic Council, Greek Advisor,
Office of Student Life, and Central Michigan University for the
advancement of the IFC.
Article VI: Legislative
Body
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Section I. The
legislative body of this organization will be called the Council of
Fraternities.
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Section II. The Council
of Fraternities will include the Presidents of each member
fraternity and Senior Representatives of each fraternity.
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Section III. All
legislative powers of the IFC lie in the Council of Fraternities.
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Section IV. Each member
fraternity shall be entitled to two votes.
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Section V. The President
of the IFC will vote only in the case of a tie vote in the Council
of Fraternities.
Article VII. Judicial
Body
Article VIII. Amendments
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The By-laws
Of The Interfraternity Council
Of Central Michigan University
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Article I: Membership
Section I. Active Member
- Requirements to be an active member:
- Be fully chartered on Central Michigan University’s campus by the National Interfraternity Council or the National Pan-Hellenic Council.
- Be recognized as a Registered Student Organization by Central Michigan University.
- Maintain a minimum chapter semester GPA of 2.50.
- Have been an Associate Member of the IFC and during that time have met all of the obligations of an Associate Member.
- Receive two-thirds vote of quorum of the Council of Fraternities in a regular meeting by written ballot.
- Privileges of an active member:
- Have all privileges and rights under the Constitution and By-Laws, except as limited by actions of the Executive Board, Judicial Board, or Central Michigan University.
- Participate in all IFC-sponsored programs.
- Vote at meetings of the IFC when properly represented and in good standing.
- Participate in all IFC-sponsored intramural sports.
- Have eligible members hold elective and appointed offices of the IFC.
- Receive IFC-sponsored awards and recognition.
- Utilize the IFC to help coordinate and facilitate chapter events.
- Duties of an active member:
- Pay all dues, fees, and fines owed to the IFC.
- Abide by the Constitution and By-Laws and all regulations adopted by the Council of Fraternities.
- Cooperate with any proceeding of the Judicial Board in which it may be involved and abide by all Judicial Board rulings affecting it.
- Cooperate with all administrative actions of the Executive Board.
- Maintain a list of current officers and advisors with the Vice-President of Finance.
- Maintain a list of current officers and members with the Office of Student Life and the RSO website.
- Abide by all University policies and regulations.
- Appoint a Senior Representative to be a delegate on the Council of Fraternities.
- The Senior Representative must attend all regular meetings of the IFC.
- The President must attend all regular and special meetings of the IFC.
- If either delegate of a fraternity cannot be present at a meeting, it is their responsibility to have a proxy present as their fraternity’s representative.
- Encourage scholarship, leadership, and service among its members.
Section II. Associate Member
- Requirements to be an associate member:
- Be sponsored as a colony or interest group on Central Michigan University’s campus by the National Interfraternity Council or the National Pan-Hellenic Council, or a fraternity represented by the aforementioned organizations.
- Be recognized by the University as a student organization.
- Be in good standing with the University.
- In a petition for associate membership, submit to the Executive Board:
- its name
- the names of their members and their student classifications
- the names of its alumni advisors and patrons
- a statement of its purpose
- a record of its activities since its local inception
- a plan of action for the colonization process including projected plans for scholarship, leadership, and risk management
- Privileges of an associate member:
- Have all privileges and rights under the Constitution and By-Laws, except as limited by actions of the Executive Board, Judicial Board, or Central Michigan University.
- Participate in all IFC-sponsored programs.
- Speak at meetings of the IFC when properly represented and in good standing.
- Participate in all IFC-sponsored intramural sports.
- Receive IFC-sponsored awards and recognition.
- Utilize the IFC to help coordinate and facilitate chapter events.
- Duties of an associate member:
- Abide by the Constitution and By-Laws and all regulations adopted by the Council of Fraternities.
- Cooperate with any proceeding of the Judicial Board in which it may be involved and abide by all Judicial Board rulings affecting it.
- Cooperate with all administrative actions of the Executive Board.
- Abide by all University policies and regulations.
- Appoint a Senior Representative to be a delegate on the Council of Fraternities.
- The Senior Representative must attend all regular meetings of the IFC.
- The President must attend all regular and special meetings of the IFC.
- If either delegate of a fraternity cannot be present at a meeting, it is their responsibility to have a proxy present as their fraternity’s representative.
- Encourage scholarship, leadership, and service among its members.
Section III. Any fraternity may withdraw from the IFC by giving a thirty-day written notice in advance to the
Executive Board. All money owed to the IFC must be paid in full at time of withdrawl.
Article II: Meetings
Section I. Regular meetings of the administrative and legislative bodies of the IFC shall be held at least two times a month.
Section II. Regular meetings of the Executive Board shall be held at least two times a month.
Section III. Special meetings may be called by the President at any time and must be called by the President at the request of any two fraternities.
Section IV. Notice of special meetings shall be given to the President of each fraternity at least forty-eight hours before the meeting is to be held.
Section V. A quorum for conducting business shall consist of two-thirds of the total IFC membership in good standing.
Section VI. Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern all meetings in so far as it does not conflict with the constitution and by-laws or regulations enacted by the IFC.
Section VII. Representation
- Each fraternity shall be represented by two delegates: the President and Senior Representative.
- Any fraternity that is not represented by both of its delegates shall relinquish its voting rights for that meeting.
- Any fraternity that is represented by two proxies shall relinquish its voting rights for that meeting.
- Any Fraternity represented by one (1) recognized delegate, earlier stated in (A) as the President or Senior Representative, and one (1) proxy for either of the above stated, shall retain voting rights for both delegates at that meeting.
Section VIII. The Council of Fraternities, by a three-quarters vote with quorum, has the right to overrule or change any decision made by the Executive Board.
Article III: Officers
Section I. Election of officers
- Candidates will be elected in the following order:
- President
- Executive Vice-President
- Vice-President of External Affairs
- Vice-President of Finance
- Vice-President of Recruitment
- Vice-President of Scholarship
- Vice-President of Athletics
- Vice-President of New Member Education
- Vice-President of Risk Management
- Speeches
- All candidates will speak in alphabetical order
- The speeches for President will not exceed five minutes.
- The speeches for all other offices will not exceed two minutes.
- During the election for each respective office, all candidates running for said office will wait outside the room of elections, entering only to give their speech and answer questions.
- “Pro’s,” “Con’s,” and Question and Answer
- Following each candidate’s speech for each office, there will be a question and answer period by the Council of Fraternities where a maximum of three questions will be taken and given to all of the candidates for that position for them to answer. The questions will be determined by the Council of Fraternities and Executive Board before the speeches for that office begin.
- Following each candidate’s speech for each office, a maximum of four (4) statements, two (2) pros and two (2) con, may be made about the candidate and each will not exceed one minute.
- The Council of Fraternities will vote by secret, written ballot.
- A majority vote of quorum is necessary to elect an officer.
- If this does not happen after the first round, the candidate(s) with the least amount of votes will be dropped and voting will be done again.
- If there are two candidates remaining and the vote is a tie, the IFC President will cast the tie-breaking vote.
- The IFC President and IFC Advisor, so long as the candidate(s) is not from the President’s chapter, will count the votes. Another IFC Executive Board officer will take the place of the President if necessary.
Section II. Qualifications of officers
- Officers must be of active status within their fraternity
- Officers must be full time students at Central Michigan University
- Officers must not have an expected graduation date before the expiration of their term.
- Officers must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.50
Section III. Duties of Officers
- President:
- Main spokesperson for the Interfraternity Council.
- Chairperson for all regular and special Interfraternity Council meetings.
- Promote and encourage communication among fraternities.
- Responsible for all Interfraternity Council officers in fulfillment of their required duties.
- Responsible for appointing officers not covered in the Constitution pending approval of the voting body.
- Cast the deciding vote in the event of a tie.
- One permanent written record of the President’s actions and responsibilities to be submitted at the end of his term to the succeeding President.
- Executive Vice-President:
- Chairperson of all Executive Board Meetings.
- Establish the time and place of all Executive Board meetings.
- Be responsible for the maintaining of Robert’s Rules of Order during all meetings.
- Have available, at all meetings, current copies of the Constitution and By-Laws.
- Maintain updated copies of Constitution and By-Laws in the Office of Student Life.
- If, for any reason, the President cannot be present at an activity or meeting the Executive Vice-President will stand in the President’s place.
- If, for any reason, the President cannot fulfill the duties of his office, the Executive Vice-President will take over his duties and enter his office.
- Vice-President of External Affairs:
- Responsible for designating and developing a proper public relations program to promote the positive aspects of Greek life.
- Responsible for updating Greek News Bulletin board.
- Appoint and support a Greek Marketing Chairman.
- Responsible to meet with the editor of the CM Life.
- Responsible for representing the Interfraternity Council in activities sponsored by the University.
- Types all correspondence of the Interfraternity Council.
- Work with the Panhellenic Council Secretary to coordinate a phone list of the officers from each member of Panhellenic Council and Interfraternity Council.
- Vice-President of Finance
- Keeps a general journal for all Interfraternity Council representatives.
- Records and types the minutes of meetings for all Interfraternity Council meetings.
- Collects dues from all active fraternities.
- Develops a budget for active semester to present to the S.B.A.C. for on campus account funding.
- Establishing due dates and fines for all collectible dues; no later than the second week of the semester.
- To be the primary keeper of the Interfraternity accounts and money distributions.
- Produce copies of all Interfraternity Council monthly bank statements on a semi-annual basis, to be distributed to all member Presidents.
- That the Interfraternity Council’s accounts be audited annually by the internal auditing department at Central Michigan University or by a temporary committee formed if needed, and the results be distributed to all member Presidents.
- Prepare and submit a yearly budget to the general body by the third meeting of the semester.
- Vice-President of Recruitment:
- Responsible for coordinating all sponsored Interfraternity Council Rush programs.
- Responsible to organize and arrange summer Rush committee and its programs.
- Responsible for all pertinent forms for pledge/associate membership to be filled out and turned into the Office of Student Life.
- Responsible to work with Vice President of External Affairs to promote public relations for Rush activities.
- Vice-President of Scholarship
- Responsible for the organizing of Greek Academic Awards Night.
- Responsible for organizing educational seminars or programs available to Greek organizations and the rest of the student body of Central Michigan University.
- Responsible for setting academic goals for the Interfraternity Council.
- Responsible for working with the Interfraternity Council Rush Chairperson to set academic standards for rushees and to see that these standards are met.
- Responsible for keeping Greeks aware of their academic obligations.
- Vice-President of Athletics:
- Develops and promotes athletic programs through the Campus Recreational Services office.
- Helps develop convenient schedules of all athletic events.
- Keeps the fraternities updated on status of standings and concerns effecting Interfraternity Council athletics.
- Helps promote co-recreational athletics for Greeks.
- Vice-President of New Member Education:
- Coordinate a new member camp with the Panhellenic Council.
- Coordinate the Junior Executive Board.
- Maintain an updated roster of all new members.
- Vice-President of Risk Management:
- Coordinate risk management meetings with all chapters.
- Coordinate Greek and campus wide educational seminars.
- Support the G.A.M.M.A. President.
- Serve as the Interfraternity Council representative at all G.A.M.M.A. meetings.
Section IV. The Cabinet members and their responsibilities:
- Brotherhood Development Chair:
- Responsible for promoting and coordinating activities for strictly the membership of the Interfraternity Council.
- Must have two events per semester that brings the fraternities of Central Michigan University together to promote the brotherhood of the Interfraternity Council.
- Historian Chair:
- Responsible for recording the minutes at the Interfraternity Council Cabinet meetings.
- Responsible for establishing goals for the Interfraternity Council’s Historian Committee.
- Responsible for organizing visual displays of Greek activities of the year.
- Responsible for maintaining records (visual, written reports, etc.) of Greek events for the period of his term.
- Responsible for holding meetings with individual fraternity historians to discuss ideas and to maintain records.
- Responsible for producing a monthly newsletter, “The Brick”, with the Panhellenic historian.
- Philanthropic Chair:
- Responsible for being the United Way Chairperson.
- Responsible for establishing goals for the Interfraternity Council’s Philanthropic committee.
- Aid individual chapters in finding philanthropy sources.
- Responsible for holding meetings with each fraternity’s philanthropy chairperson.
- Responsible for informing Interfraternity Council of each fraternity’s philanthropic events for purposes of publicity.
- SGA Caucus Representative:
- Responsible for attending all SGA general and special meetings on behalf of the best interest of the Interfraternity Council.
- Must attend all Cabinet and general meetings of the Interfraternity Council.
- Responsible for bringing pending issues of SGA to a vote of the Interfraternity Council general membership before voting at the SGA meeting on behalf of the Interfraternity Council.
- If, under extraordinary circumstances, the general Interfraternity Council cannot vote on an issue before it is voted upon at SGA, the Executive Board will be called to order to vote on behalf of the best interest of the Interfraternity Council.
- Responsible for keeping a running log of the votes that are made, the percentage of support of that vote by the general Interfraternity Council and all other duties performed while in office.
- Must abide by all rules regarding attendance, office hours, etc. as stipulated by the Student Government Association Constitution, By-Laws and addendum.
- Social Chair:
- Responsible for holding meetings where the Social Chairpersons of individual fraternities can discuss changes in the social and alcohol policies.
- Responsible for maintaining an updated schedule of all social events.
- Responsible for the organization of non-alcohol related events.
- Responsible for establishing goals for the Interfraternity Council Social committee.
- Responsible for organizing an Interfraternity Council Formal and Date Event.
- Responsible for organizing seminars or programs dealing with Alcohol Abuse and responsible social behavior or related topics.
- Greek Marketing Chair:
- Coordinate efforts with the Panhellenic Council towards a Greek newsletter.
- Support the Vice-President of External Affairs or any member fraternity in areas of public relations.
- Fundraiser Chair:
- Coordinate Interfraternity Council fundraisers.
- Assist the member fraternities with fundraising issues.
- Coordinate all Greek fundraising with the Panhellenic Council.
Article IV: Removal and Vacancies
Section I. Removal
- An officer may be removed from office for the following reasons:
- Failure to perform his duties as outlined in the Constitution and By-Laws
- Conduct not befitting a gentleman and officer of the IFC.
- Failure to maintain a 2.70 cumulative GPA.
- Missing two regular meetings without excuse.
- Being elected to his fraternity’s executive board.
- The procedure for removal:
- Notice of the motion to impeach must be presented in writing to the IFC President at least one meeting in advance of the vote.
- The President will notify the officer in question and the Council of Fraternities of the motion to impeach.
- The officer in question will have the opportunity to defend himself at the meeting of the vote.
- A two-thirds vote of quorum by the Council of Fraternities is needed to impeach an officer.
Section II. Vacancies
- If a vacancy should occur in any office, except for President, for any reason, an election process as stated in the By-Laws shall be conducted at the soonest practical time to fill said vacancy.
Article V: Finances
Section I. Chapter Membership Reports
- All member fraternities will submit a current chapter membership report to the Office of Student Life no later than the second meeting of the semester.
- All member fraternities not submitting a current chapter membership report as stated in Article V, Section I, Part A will be assessed a membership report of 100 members.
Section II. Dues
- Dues will be determined by the Executive Board no later than the third meeting of the semester.
- The dues will be collected by each member fraternity and submitted to the Vice-President of Finance no later than fourteen (14) days of billing.
- Those fraternities that do not make payment by fourteen (14) days will relinquish all voting rights until payment has been made.
- Those fraternities that do not make payment by fourteen (14) days will be assessed a $1.00 per day late fee to a maximum of $50.00.
- Those fraternities that do not make payment by thirty (30) days will be referred to the Judicial Board.
- The Vice-President of Finance will have the option of turning dues that are more than sixty (60) days past due over to a collection agency for collection.
Section III. No IFC funds may be used for the purchase of alcohol.
Section IV. The Executive Board may deny payment of a receipt if the merit of the purchase does not support IFC goals or ideals.
Section V. In the event that the IFC becomes inactive or ceases to exist any monies the organization may be entitled to will go to the Mount Pleasant division of United Way.
Article VI: Recruitment
Section I. Non-Alcoholic Rush:
- No fraternity will provide alcohol to a rushee during the specified dates of IFC Rush.
- An individual of suitable age frequenting a bar with a prospective new member will not violate this rule as long as it is not designed or designated a chapter event.
- No fraternity will allow alcohol to be present at any rush event.
- No alcohol may be purchased with Chapter funds or funds pooled together by members of a chapter.
- A rushee may not bring his own alcohol to any designated rush event regardless of age.
- Any fraternity accused of breaking Article VI, Section I, Part A or B shall be brought before the Judicial Board and reported to the Office of Student Life.
Section II. Recruitment Rules
- No member of any fraternity will slander another fraternity
- No member of any fraternity will pressure a prospective new member to commit to membership of a fraternity
- No member of any fraternity will extend bids to prospective new members who have not yet graduated from high school.
- All federal, state, local, University, and IFC laws and/or policies must be observed throughout the fraternity recruitment process.
- In order to obtain a bid to join a fraternity, a prospective new member must have a 3.00 previous cumulative high school GPA or a 2.50 cumulative college GPA.
Article VII: Risk Management
Section I. Alcohol and Drugs
- The possession, sale, use or consumption of alcoholic beverages, while on chapter premises or during a fraternity event or any situation sponsored of endorsed by the chapter, or in any event an observer would associate with a fraternity, must be in compliance with any and all applicable laws of the state, county, city, and institution of higher education.
- No alcoholic beverages may be purchased through chapter funds nor may the purchase of same for members or guests be undertaken or coordinated by any member in the name of, or on behalf of, the chapter. The purchase or use of a bulk quantity of common sources of such alcoholic beverage, e.g. kegs, cases, party balls or punch bowls, is prohibited.
- Open parties, meaning those with unrestricted access by non-members of the fraternity, without specific invitation, where alcohol is present, shall be forbidden.
- No members, collectively or individually, shall purchases for, serve to, or sell alcoholic beverages to any minor )i.e., those under legal “drinking age”).
- The possession, sale or use of any illegal drugs or controlled substances while on chapter premises or during a fraternity event or any event that an observer would associate with the fraternity, is strictly prohibited.
- No chapter may co-sponsor an event with an alcohol distributor, charitable organization or tavern (tavern defined as an establishment generating more than half of annual gross sales from alcohol) where alcohol is given away, sold or otherwise provided to those present.
- No chapter may co-sponsor or co-finance a function where alcohol is purchased by any of the host chapters, groups or organizations.
- All rush activities associated with any chapter will be a dry rush function.
- No member shall permit, tolerate, encourage or participate in “drinking games.”
- No alcohol shall be present at any pledge/associate member/novice program, activity or ritual of the chapter.
Section II. Hazing
- No chapter, colony, student or alumnus shall conduct nor condone hazing activities. Hazing activities are defined as: “Any action taken or situation created, intentionally, whether on or off fraternity premises, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule. Such activities may include but are not limited to the following: use of alcohol; paddling in any form; creation of excessive fatigue; physical and psychological shocks; quests, treasure hunts, scavenger hunts, road trips or any other such activities carried on outside or inside of the confines of the chapter house; wearing of public apparel which is conspicuous and not normally in good taste; engaging in public stunts and buffoonery; morally degrading or humiliating games and activities; and any other activities which are not consistent with academic achievement, fraternal law, ritual or policy or the regulations and policies of the educational institution or applicable state law.”
Section III. Sexual Abuse and Harassment
- No chapter will tolerate or condone any form of sexually abusive behavior on the part of its members, whether physical, mental or emotional. This is to include any actions which are demeaning to women or men including, but not limited to, date rape, gang rape or verbal harassment.
Section IV. Fire, Health and Safety
- All chapter houses should meet all local fire and health codes and standards.
- All chapters should have posted by common phones emergency numbers for fire, police and ambulance and should have posted evacuation routes on the back of the door of each sleeping room.
- All chapters should comply with engineering recommendations as reported by the insurance company.
- The possession and/or use of firearms of explosive devices of any kind within the confines and premises of the chapter house is expressly forbidden.
Article VIII: Chapter Properties
Section I. Appearance
- Items will not be displayed that can be considered as racial, sexist, or insensitive by any minority group. These items include, but are not limited to, banners, billboards, posters, signs, etc.
- All chapter properties will be kept clean. Clean chapter properties include, but are not limited to, cut grass/trees/shrubs, no trash on chapter premises, and no furniture/carpet outdoors.
Section II. All fraternities which occupy a building that is in some manner designated a Chapter House shall submit to the IFC Executive Board the address of the Chapter House to be kept on file in the Office of Student Life, and shall abide by the rules and regulations of the IFC Constitution and By-Laws, the University, and the State of Michigan for any functions that take place on said premises.
Article IX: Scholarship
Section I. Minimum Standards
- Chapters must maintain a minimum 2.50 semester GPA.
- New Member classes must maintain a minimum 2.50 semester GPA.
Section II. Incentives
- Chapters attaining a semester GPA above the All Campus Male average will receive 20% off dues for the following semester.
- Chapters attaining a semester GPA equal to or within 0.05 points of the All Campus Male average will receive 10% off dues for the following semester.
Section III. Sanctions
- Fraternities falling below the minimum standard Chapter GPA shall be reviewed by the Executive Board to determine appropriate action.
- Fraternities falling below the minimum standard Chapter GPA for two or more consecutive semesters will automatically be placed on social suspension until said fraternity is reviewed by the IFC to determine appropriate action.
- Fraternities falling below the minimum standard New Member GPA shall be reviewed by the Executive Board to determine appropriate action.
- Fraternities falling below the minimum standard New Member GPA for two or more consecutive semesters will automatically be suspended from participating in rush until said fraternity is reviewed by the IFC to determine appropriate action.
Article X: Quorum
Section I. A quorum shall exist when two-thirds of the entire voting body of the Council of Fraternities is present.
Article XI: Sanctions
Section I. The following sanctions are reserved by the Executive Board as possible punishments for violation of the Constitution or By-Laws:
- Notification of National Headquarters
- Loss of Intramural Greek sport privileges
- Loss of future rights to participate in rush
- Social probation and/or suspension
- Fines not to exceed $50 per incident, unless otherwise noted
- Mandatory sponsorship of an educational program or activity
- Mandatory participation in a community service activity
Section II. Sanctions imposed by the Executive Board cannot exceed one semester in length.
Article XII: Amendments
Section I. Any Active Member may introduce an amendment to these By-Laws.
Section II. A proposed amendment must be submitted in writing to the Interfraternity Council President or Executive Vice-President at least one meeting in advance of the vote.
Section III. Proposed amendments are adopted as a part of these By-Laws upon receiving three-quarters vote of quorum.
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