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Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity

Constitution & Statutory Code

2006–2008 Thirty-Ninth Edition

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Table of Contents Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Certification............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12 Preamble .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12

Note from Grand High Pi on Construction (Chapter/Colony).......................................................................................................................... 12 Constitution and Statutory Code........................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Article I ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 13

Name, Incorporation, and Laws ....................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Sec. 1. Name ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13 Sec. 2. Incorporation ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Sec. 3. Laws .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Article II............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Objects .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14 Sec. 1. Objects............................................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Sec. 2. Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Foundation..................................................................................................................................... 15 Sec. 3. Lambda Chi Alpha Properties Corporation....................................................................................................................................... 16

Article III ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 17

Organization and Officers of the General Fraternity....................................................................................................................................... 17 Sec. 1. General Assembly ............................................................................................................................................................................. 17 Code III-1. Frequency of Meeting ................................................................................................................................................................ 17 Code III-2. Notice of Sessions ...................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Code III-3. Time and Place of Meeting ........................................................................................................................................................ 17 Code III-4. Postponement of Meetings......................................................................................................................................................... 17 Code III-5. Delegates’ Credentials ............................................................................................................................................................... 17 Code III-6. Delegates’ Qualifications ........................................................................................................................................................... 18 Code III-7. Duties of the Official Delegate .................................................................................................................................................. 18 Code III-8. General Assembly and Leadership Seminar Representation Required...................................................................................... 18



Sec. 2. Action by Referendum ...................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Sec. 3. Alumni Conference ........................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Sec. 4. The Grand High Zeta ........................................................................................................................................................................ 20 Code III-9. Nominating Committee.............................................................................................................................................................. 20 Code III-10. Nominations ............................................................................................................................................................................. 22 Sec. 5. The Board of Councilors................................................................................................................................................................... 28

Standing Committees of the General Fraternity ............................................................................................................................................... 29

Code III-11. Standing Committees ............................................................................................................................................................... 29 Code III-12. Committee on Constitution ...................................................................................................................................................... 29 Code III-13. Committee on Emblems and Ritual ......................................................................................................................................... 29 Code III-14. Committee on Education.......................................................................................................................................................... 29 Code III-15. Alumni Advisory Committee................................................................................................................................................... 30 Code III-16. Committee on Graduate Scholarships...................................................................................................................................... 30 Code III-17. Committee on Housing ............................................................................................................................................................ 30 Code III-18. Student Advisory Committee................................................................................................................................................... 30 Code III-19. Council of Presidents ............................................................................................................................................................... 31 Code III-20. General Educational Adviser ................................................................................................................................................... 32 Code III-21. Financial Adviser ..................................................................................................................................................................... 33 Sec. 6. Administrative Officers..................................................................................................................................................................... 33 Code III-22. Official Correspondence .......................................................................................................................................................... 33 Code III-23. Bulletins and Reports ............................................................................................................................................................... 33 Code III-24. Standard Operating Systems .................................................................................................................................................... 33 Code III-25. Visitation Service ..................................................................................................................................................................... 33

Regional Meetings and Representatives ........................................................................................................................................................... 35

Code III-26. Rules for Holding Area Conclaves .......................................................................................................................................... 35 Code III-27. Regional Management Conferences ........................................................................................................................................ 35

Article IV ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 36

The Subordinate Zeta ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 36 Sec. 1. Definition .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 36 Sec. 2. Organization...................................................................................................................................................................................... 36 Sec. 3. Chapter Operating Standards ............................................................................................................................................................ 36 Sec. 4. Installation......................................................................................................................................................................................... 38



Code IV-1. Date of Installation..................................................................................................................................................................... 38 Sec. 5. Name ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 38 Sec. 6. Precedence......................................................................................................................................................................................... 39 Sec. 7. Revival of Dormant Zeta................................................................................................................................................................... 39 Code IV-2. Preparation and Approval of Bylaws......................................................................................................................................... 39 Code IV-3. High Zeta ................................................................................................................................................................................... 39 Code IV-4. Rank of Officers......................................................................................................................................................................... 40 Code IV-5. Eligibility to Hold Office ........................................................................................................................................................... 40 Code IV-6. Limit on Number of Offices Held.............................................................................................................................................. 40 Code IV-7. Disability of High Alpha............................................................................................................................................................ 40 Code IV-8. Chapter Editor and Correspondent............................................................................................................................................. 41 Code IV-9. Time and Frequency of Election................................................................................................................................................ 41 Code IV-10. Installation of Officers ............................................................................................................................................................. 41 Code IV-11. Removal From Office .............................................................................................................................................................. 41 Code IV-12. Report of Election .................................................................................................................................................................... 42 Code IV-13. High Pi—Qualifications and Appointment.............................................................................................................................. 42 Code IV-14. Duties of the High Pi................................................................................................................................................................ 43 Code IV-15. Educational Adviser................................................................................................................................................................. 43 Code IV-16. Duties of the High Alpha ......................................................................................................................................................... 43 Code IV-17. Duties of the High Beta and High Theta.................................................................................................................................. 44 Code IV-18. Duties of the High Gamma ...................................................................................................................................................... 46 Code IV-19. Duties of the High Tau............................................................................................................................................................. 46 Code IV-20. Duties of the High Iota............................................................................................................................................................. 47 Code IV-21. Duties of the High Epsilon....................................................................................................................................................... 47 Code IV-22. Duties of the High Phi.............................................................................................................................................................. 47 Code IV-23. Duties of the High Delta .......................................................................................................................................................... 48 Code IV-24. Duties of the High Kappa ........................................................................................................................................................ 48 Code IV-25. Duties of the High Rho ............................................................................................................................................................ 48 Code IV-26. Duties of the High Sigma......................................................................................................................................................... 49 Code IV-27. Duties of the Fire Marshal ....................................................................................................................................................... 49 Code IV-28. Duties of the Student Advisory Committee Correspondent .................................................................................................... 50 Code IV-29. Duties of the Historian ............................................................................................................................................................. 50 Code IV-30. Executive Committee............................................................................................................................................................... 51 Code IV-31. Powers and Duties of the Executive Committee...................................................................................................................... 51 Code IV-32. Committee on Membership Involvement ................................................................................................................................ 52



Code IV-33. Formula for Conducting Meetings........................................................................................................................................... 53 Code IV-34. Frequency of Meetings ............................................................................................................................................................ 53 Code IV-35. Quorum .................................................................................................................................................................................... 53 Code IV-36. Examination of Visitors ........................................................................................................................................................... 53 Code IV-37. Status of Associate Members in Business Meetings................................................................................................................ 54

The Chapter Alumni Organization, Duties and Powers ................................................................................................................................... 55

Code IV-38. Membership in the Chapter Alumni Organization................................................................................................................... 55 Code IV-39. Purposes of the Chapter Alumni Organization ........................................................................................................................ 55 Code IV-40. Incorporation of the Chapter Alumni Organization................................................................................................................. 55 Code IV-41. Preparation and Approval of Bylaws....................................................................................................................................... 55 Code IV-42. The Board of Directors of the Chapter Alumni Organization ................................................................................................. 56 Code IV-43. Official Recognition................................................................................................................................................................. 56 Code IV-44. Frequency of Meetings ............................................................................................................................................................ 56 Code IV-45. Emergency Authority............................................................................................................................................................... 56 Code IV-46. Alumni Advisory Board........................................................................................................................................................... 57

Article V ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 58

City or Area Alumni Association ...................................................................................................................................................................... 58 Sec. 1. Definition .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 58

Article VI ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 59

Membership and Initiation................................................................................................................................................................................ 59 Sec. 1. Classes............................................................................................................................................................................................... 59 Sec. 2. Manner of Association ...................................................................................................................................................................... 60 Code VI-1. Voting on Prospective Associate Members ............................................................................................................................... 60 Code VI-2. Scholastic Requirements of Associate Membership and Initiation ........................................................................................... 61 Code VI-3. Special Powers and Limitations of the Committee on Membership.......................................................................................... 61 Code VI-4. Notification of Parents ............................................................................................................................................................... 62 Code VI-5. Long-term Associate Membership Not Permitted ..................................................................................................................... 62 Code VI-6. Termination of Associate Membership...................................................................................................................................... 62 Code VI-7. Reassociation ............................................................................................................................................................................. 63 Code VI-8. Transfer of Associate Membership............................................................................................................................................ 63 Code VI-9. Instruction of Associate Members and Initiates......................................................................................................................... 63 Code VI-10. Hazing of Associate Members and Initiates ............................................................................................................................ 64



Code VI-11. Voting on Candidates for Initiation ......................................................................................................................................... 64 Code VI-12. Official Authorization Required to Initiate.............................................................................................................................. 65 Sec. 3. Membership Requirements for All Initiates...................................................................................................................................... 65 Sec. 4. Honorary and Faculty Membership .................................................................................................................................................. 66 Sec. 5. Methods of Initiation......................................................................................................................................................................... 67 Sec. 6. Rights and Duties of Members.......................................................................................................................................................... 67 Code VI-13. Certificates of Membership...................................................................................................................................................... 67 Code VI-14. Membership Card..................................................................................................................................................................... 68 Code VI-15. Certificate of Transfer.............................................................................................................................................................. 68 Code VI-16. Termination of Period of Affiliation........................................................................................................................................ 68 Code VI-17. Status of Recent Graduates ...................................................................................................................................................... 68 Sec. 7. Active and Associate Member Dues Requirements; Provisions for Inactive Status ........................................................................ 69 Sec. 8. Housing Requirements ...................................................................................................................................................................... 70 Sec. 9. Registration of Members................................................................................................................................................................... 70 Code VI-21. Registration of Initiates............................................................................................................................................................ 70 Code VI-22. Numbering of Initiates ............................................................................................................................................................. 70 Code VI-23. Definition of Good Standing.................................................................................................................................................... 70 Code VI-24. Members in Good Standing at Time of Revocation ................................................................................................................ 71

Article VII............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 72

Finances ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 72 Sec. 1. Taxation............................................................................................................................................................................................. 72 Sec. 2. Fiscal Year ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 72

Funds, Allocations, and Procedures ................................................................................................................................................................. 73

Sec. 3. Funds ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 73 Code VII-1. Preparation of Budget............................................................................................................................................................... 73 Code VII-2. Charter Fee ............................................................................................................................................................................... 73 Code VII-3. General Fraternity Associate Member Fee—Amount and Allocation ..................................................................................... 73 Code VII-4. General Fraternity Initiation Fee—Amount and Allocation..................................................................................................... 73 Code VII-5. Associate Member and Initiation Fees Must be Paid in Cash .................................................................................................. 73 Code VII-6. General Fraternity Active Dues................................................................................................................................................ 74 Code VII-7. Chapter Regulation of Dues ..................................................................................................................................................... 74 Code VII-8. Basic Chapter Fee..................................................................................................................................................................... 74 Code VII-9. Accrual of Dues During Suspension ........................................................................................................................................ 75



Code VII-10. General Operating Fund ......................................................................................................................................................... 75 Code VII-11. [Open]..................................................................................................................................................................................... 78 Code VII-12. [Open]..................................................................................................................................................................................... 78 Code VII-13. Contingency Fund................................................................................................................................................................... 78 Code VII-14. General Fraternity Headquarters Building Fund .................................................................................................................... 78 Code VII-15. Rehabilitation Reserve............................................................................................................................................................ 79 Code VII-16. General Endowment Fund ...................................................................................................................................................... 80 Code VII-17. Unused Dues and Fees............................................................................................................................................................ 81 Code VII-18. Alumni Contributions ............................................................................................................................................................. 81 Code VII-19. Depositing and Investing Funds ............................................................................................................................................. 81

Chapter Financial Operations .......................................................................................................................................................................... 82

Code VII-20. Chapter Financial Reports and Control .................................................................................................................................. 82 Code VII-21. Uniform Chapter Accounting ................................................................................................................................................. 82 Code VII-22. Reserve Fund Required .......................................................................................................................................................... 82 Code VII-23. Compulsory Plans of Chapter Financing................................................................................................................................ 83

House Corporation Operations ........................................................................................................................................................................ 85

Code VII-24. Incorporation .......................................................................................................................................................................... 85 Code VII-25. Annual Report of House Corporation..................................................................................................................................... 85 Code VII-26. Insurance of Chapter Property................................................................................................................................................ 85

Loans to Aid Chapters ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 86

Code VII-27. Application for Loans for House Building or Real Estate Improvement ............................................................................... 86 Code VII-28. Real Estate Loans to Chapters ................................................................................................................................................ 86 Code VII-29. Administration of Loans......................................................................................................................................................... 88 Code VII-30. Chattel Mortgage Loans ......................................................................................................................................................... 88 Code VII-31. Emergency Loans to Chapters................................................................................................................................................ 89 Code VII-32. Requisitions for Expenses ...................................................................................................................................................... 90 Code VII-33. Bonding of Financial Officers ................................................................................................................................................ 90 Code VII-34. Auditing Books....................................................................................................................................................................... 90 Code VII-35. General Liability Coverage .................................................................................................................................................... 91



Article VIII .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 92 Emblems, Ritual, Regalia, and Awards ............................................................................................................................................................ 92

Sec. 1. Description ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 92 Code VIII-1. Rituals...................................................................................................................................................................................... 92 Code VIII-2. Memorial Ritual and Funeral Service ..................................................................................................................................... 92 Code VIII-3. Official Jewelers...................................................................................................................................................................... 92 Code VIII-4. Official Badge ......................................................................................................................................................................... 92 Code VIII-5. Identification of Official Badges............................................................................................................................................. 93 Code VIII-6. Right to Wear Official Badge.................................................................................................................................................. 93 Code VIII-7. Surrender of Official Badge .................................................................................................................................................... 93 Code VIII-8. Eligibility to Purchase Jewelry................................................................................................................................................ 94 Code VIII-9. Recovery of Lost or Stolen Official Badges ........................................................................................................................... 94 Code VIII-10. Official Associate Member Pin ............................................................................................................................................. 94 Code VIII-11. Official Recognition Button .................................................................................................................................................. 95 Code VIII-12. Coat of Arms ......................................................................................................................................................................... 95 Code VIII-13. Official Seal........................................................................................................................................................................... 95 Code VIII-14. Official Flag .......................................................................................................................................................................... 95 Code VIII-15. Scholarship and Activity Keys.............................................................................................................................................. 96 Code VIII-16. Fraternity Intellectual Property ............................................................................................................................................. 96 Code VIII-17. Official Graduation Cords..................................................................................................................................................... 96 Sec. 2. Official Flower .................................................................................................................................................................................. 96 Sec. 3. Order of Merit ................................................................................................................................................................................... 97 Sec. 4. Order of Achievement....................................................................................................................................................................... 97 Sec. 5. Order of Interfraternity Service......................................................................................................................................................... 98

Article IX ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 101

Publications .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 101 Sec. 1. Official Publications........................................................................................................................................................................ 101 Code IX-1. Official Exoteric Magazine...................................................................................................................................................... 101 Code IX-2. Free Life Subscriptions ............................................................................................................................................................ 101 Code IX-3. Official History ........................................................................................................................................................................ 101 Code IX-4. Annual Report of the Grand High Alpha................................................................................................................................. 101 Code IX-5. Circularizing the Fraternity...................................................................................................................................................... 102



Chapter Publications ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 103 Code IX-6. Chapter Directory..................................................................................................................................................................... 103 Code IX-7. Frequency of Newsletters ........................................................................................................................................................ 103

Article X ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 104

Discipline of the Individual Member .............................................................................................................................................................. 104 Sec. 1. Jurisdiction ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 104 Sec. 2. Offenses Defined............................................................................................................................................................................. 104 Code X-1. Additional Offenses Enumerated .............................................................................................................................................. 104 Sec. 3. Penalties .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 105 Code X-2. Penalties Defined....................................................................................................................................................................... 105 Code X-3. Disciplinary Powers of Executive Committee .......................................................................................................................... 108 Sec. 4. Dues and Fees During Disciplinary Period..................................................................................................................................... 109 Code X-4. Reinstatement after Penalty....................................................................................................................................................... 109 Sec. 5. Rights of the Accused ..................................................................................................................................................................... 111 Sec. 6. Disciplinary Procedures .................................................................................................................................................................. 112 Code X-5. Preferring Charges..................................................................................................................................................................... 112 Code X-6. Receipt of Charges .................................................................................................................................................................... 113 Code X-7. Executive Committee Meeting on Charges............................................................................................................................... 113 Code X-8. Disqualification of Executive Committee Members................................................................................................................. 114 Code X-9. Selection of Presiding Officer ................................................................................................................................................... 114 Code X-10. Summons................................................................................................................................................................................. 115 Code X-11. Formal Disciplinary Hearing................................................................................................................................................... 115 Code X-12. Appeal from Decision of the Formal Disciplinary Hearing.................................................................................................... 120 Code X-13. Double Jeopardy...................................................................................................................................................................... 122 Code X-14. Hearing Records...................................................................................................................................................................... 122 Sec. 7. Automatic Disciplinary Penalties.................................................................................................................................................... 122 Code X-15. Automatic Suspension for Financial Delinquency.................................................................................................................. 122 Code X-16. Discipline for Scholastic Deficiency....................................................................................................................................... 123 Sec. 8. Resignation...................................................................................................................................................................................... 126 Code X-17. Alumni Members in Arrears ................................................................................................................................................... 127 Sec. 9. Discipline of Members of the Grand High Zeta and Board of Councilors ..................................................................................... 127 Sec. 10. Discipline of Members of the Student Advisory Committee........................................................................................................ 127



Article XI ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 128 Discipline of the Active Chapter ..................................................................................................................................................................... 128

Sec. 1. Probation ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 128 Code XI-1. Penalties ................................................................................................................................................................................... 128 Sec. 2. Suspension for Financial Reasons................................................................................................................................................... 130 Sec. 3. Suspension Other than for Financial Reasons................................................................................................................................. 131 Sec. 4. Revocation....................................................................................................................................................................................... 131 Code XI-2. Termination of a Colony.......................................................................................................................................................... 131 Sec. 5. After Revocation of a Charter or Termination of a Colony ............................................................................................................ 132 Sec. 6. Declaring a Chapter Inactive........................................................................................................................................................... 132 Code XI-2. Gambling.................................................................................................................................................................................. 132 Code XI-3. Hazing of Associate Members and Initiates ............................................................................................................................ 133 Code XI-4. Unauthorized Jewelers ............................................................................................................................................................. 133 Code XI-5. Penalty for Patronizing Unauthorized Jewelers....................................................................................................................... 133

Article XII.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 134

Unification and Absorption............................................................................................................................................................................. 134 Sec. 1. Unification or Absorption Agreement ............................................................................................................................................ 134 Sec. 2. Terms of Agreement ....................................................................................................................................................................... 134

Article XIII ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 135

Amendments to the Laws................................................................................................................................................................................. 135 Sec. 1. Amendments to Constitution or Initiation Ritual............................................................................................................................ 135 Code XIII-1. Proposed Legislation and Resolutions .................................................................................................................................. 135 Sec. 2. Amendments to Statutory Code ...................................................................................................................................................... 135 Sec. 3. Revocation of Orders ...................................................................................................................................................................... 135

Article XIV ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 136

Conflicts with Existing Laws........................................................................................................................................................................... 136 Sec. 1. Annulment of Conflicting Laws...................................................................................................................................................... 136



Resolutions............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 137 A Resolution Regarding the Educational Foundation ........................................................................................................................................ 137 A Resolution Regarding the Installation of Officers .......................................................................................................................................... 137 A Resolution Regarding the Formal Associate Member Ceremony .................................................................................................................. 138 A Mandatory Resolution Regarding Illegal Drugs ............................................................................................................................................. 139 A Resolution Regarding a Code for Chapter Excellence.................................................................................................................................... 140 A Resolution to Adopt a Policy Regarding Legacies ......................................................................................................................................... 142 A Resolution Regarding The Rituals of Lambda Chi Alpha .............................................................................................................................. 143 A Resolution Regarding Academic Achievement .............................................................................................................................................. 145 A Mandatory Resolution on Alcoholic Beverages ............................................................................................................................................. 146 A Mandatory Resolution Regarding Dry Recruitment ....................................................................................................................................... 148 A Mandatory Resolution Regarding Hazing....................................................................................................................................................... 149 A Mandatory Resolution Regarding Sexual Harassment ................................................................................................................................... 150 A Mandatory Resolution Regarding Women’s Auxiliary Organizations........................................................................................................... 151 A Mandatory Resolution to Adopt Basic Membership Expectations................................................................................................................. 152

Oaths Of Membership .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 153

Common Opening (Open)................................................................................................................................................................................... 153 Associate Member Oath (Open) ......................................................................................................................................................................... 154 Graduation and Alumni Ceremony (Open)......................................................................................................................................................... 155 Common Closing (Open).................................................................................................................................................................................... 155 Obligation of Office (Open)................................................................................................................................................................................ 156 Creed (Open)....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 156

Standing Rules & Orders For The Government Of The General Assembly .................................................................................................. 157

Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity ............................................................................................................................................................................. 157

Certification This, the Thirty-Ninth (2006) Edition of the Constitution and Statutory Code of Lambda Chi Alpha, has been examined by the undersigned, and is hereby certified to be an accurate compilation of the Laws of the Frater-nity, excepting the Initiation Ritual and Orders of the Grand High Zeta, as adopted at the Eighth (Indianapolis, 1920) General Assembly and amended at the Ninth and all subsequent General Assemblies and by ac-tions taken by referendum. Lynn Chipperfield Grand High Pi September 21, 2006

Preamble In order to provide better government, to promote more perfect unity, and to encourage and ensure a high standard of intellectual, moral, and social deportment among its members, the General Assembly of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, a general college fraternity founded at Boston University on November 2, 1909, convened in official session at Indianapolis, Indi-ana, on December 28, 1920, hereby adopts this Constitution to become effective on January 3, 1921.

Note from Grand High Pi on Construction (Chapter/Colony) To limit multiple references to “Chapters and Colonies” or “Chap-ters/Colonies,” the use of the words “Chapter” and “Chapters” in both the Constitution and the Statutory Code shall be deemed to refer both to char-tered units (Chapters) and to unchartered units (Colonies) unless the con-text specifically indicates to the contrary. Where a reference only to an unchartered unit (Colony) is intended, the word “Colony” will be used. Where a reference only to a chartered unit (Chapter) is intended, the words “Subordinate Zeta” will be used. The words “Chapter” and “Subordinate Zeta” shall be deemed to include both the Active Chapter and the Alumni Chapter, unless the context specifically indicates to the contrary or unless the words “Alumni Chapter” are used.



Constitution and Statutory Code

Article I

Name, Incorporation, and Laws

Constitution (Article I) Statutory Code (Article I)

Sec. 1. Name. This Fraternity shall be officially known and designated as THE LAMBDA CHI ALPHA FRATERNITY.

Sec. 2. Incorporation. The Fraternity shall be represented legally as Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, a society organized and incorporated under the laws of the State of Indiana as a vol-untary association. The members of the Grand High Zeta shall constitute and also be known as the Board of Directors of said corporation.

Sec. 3. Laws. The Laws of the Fraternity shall consist of the Initiation Ritual of The Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, this Constitution, the Statutory Code, Mandatory Policy Resolutions approved by the General Assembly, and the Orders of the Grand High Zeta as hereinafter described, and such additional regulations as may be enacted in accordance with existing statutes.



Article II

Objects

Constitution (Article II) Statutory Code (Article II)

Sec. 1. Objects. The Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity sets as its supreme goal, contribution in the largest measure possible to the pre-eminence of truth and justice, and the well-being of human kind. Toward this end, it is the aim of Lambda Chi Alpha to develop in its members the highest standards and acts of honor, chivalry, unselfishness, tolerance, and industry and loyalty to Christian principles, the laws and established moral code of the United States of America and Canada, the democratic principles of the North American educational systems, and the Laws, traditions, standards, and practices of this Fraternity. It is a fundamental principle of this Fraternity that no finer means is offered for the achievement of these aims than the brotherly association of men with similar tastes and inclinations.

Founded with abiding faith in the innate honor, justice, social

instincts, and common sense of the normal college man and in the close communion of kindred hearts as an incentive to honor-able action, it is, therefore, the policy of this Fraternity to con-tribute vigorously toward the accomplishment of the following specific purposes:

a. To inspire appreciation for, to encourage the practice of, and to

nurture loyalty and devotion to Christian and other moral or reli-gious principles consistent with the ideals of Lambda Chi Alpha.

b. To encourage and inspire fraternal feeling and cooperation, and

to form unselfish and loyal friendships among its members.

c. To establish and foster the highest ideals of manly character and gentlemanly behavior, to appeal to and develop man’s nobler




sensibilities, and as far as possible, to instill deeply in the hearts and minds of its members such ideas of thought and behavior as will contribute definitely toward these ends.

d. To develop the higher qualities of the mind, to nurture respect

for learning, and to encourage and reward singular achievement in the field of scholarship, working at all times in harmony with the best in the North American educational systems.

e. To provide clean and wholesome homes, and recreation for its

members while in college.

f. To render such other services to its general membership as may seem feasible and as may be in harmony with the other aims of the Fraternity.

g. To contribute definitely toward the spirit of democracy in the

college fraternity system and to operate without offense or injury to anyone, working according to a positive and progressive plan rather than a negative or reactionary program.

h. To encourage its members to carry into their experiences and re-

lationships the objectives herein defined as a means to improving their professional, social, and community environments both during and after their collegiate experience.

i. To maintain an order whose Initiation Ritual and symbolism

shall be secret.

Sec. 2. Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Foundation. The object of the Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Foundation is to support the objects of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity to the greatest extent possible not inconsistent with the maintenance of the tax-exempt status of the Foundation.




Sec. 3. Lambda Chi Alpha Properties Corporation. The object of the Lambda Chi Alpha Properties Corporation is to support the objects of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity to the greatest extent possible not inconsistent with the maintenance of the separate corporate status of the Corporation.



Article III

Organization and Officers of the General Fraternity

Constitution (Article III) Statutory Code (Article III)

Sec. 1. General Assembly.

a. Definition. The General Assembly shall be the chief governing body of the Fraternity. Its membership, with franchise, shall in-clude the following:

1. One Official Delegate representing each Chapter, except

as provided in Article III, Sec. 1-c.

2. Official Delegates from the Alumni Conference as pro-vided in Article III, Sec. 3.

3. All members of the Grand High Zeta.

4. All members of the Board of Councilors.

5. All members in the Order of Merit.

6. All members of the Student Advisory Committee.

b. Powers and Duties. The General Assembly shall have the fol-

lowing powers and duties:

1. Effecting its own organization.

2. Electing the officers of the General Fraternity.

3. Enacting and enforcing Laws and rules governing the entire Fraternity, its Units, or members. Legislation en-acted by the General Assembly shall be in force 60 days

Code III-1. Frequency of Meeting. The General Assembly shall meet biennially.

Code III-2. Notice of Sessions. The Executive Vice President

or the ranking executive officer in the Office of Administra-tion shall send notice of the meeting of the General As-sembly to all Chapters, City or Area Alumni Associations, and Grand High Zeta members at least two months before the date of the opening session.

Code III-3. Time and Place of Meeting. The exact time and

place of meeting, and the duration of the General Assem-bly, shall be determined by the Grand High Zeta. The ac-tion of one General Assembly concerning the time and place of the next General Assembly, or a referendum rec-ommendation of like nature from the Chapters, shall be considered by the Grand High Zeta, but shall be regarded as advisory only.

Code III-4. Postponement of Meetings. A meeting of the

General Assembly may be waived, omitted, or deferred if authorized by the favorable referendum vote of two-thirds of the Chapters.

Code III-5. Delegates’ Credentials. Upon or before their arri-

val at the General Assembly, Official Delegates represent-ing Chapters, in order to be granted a vote at the General Assembly must present credentials in verification of their claim to authority which shall bear the signatures of the




after passage, unless otherwise provided.

4. Approval or disapproval of all policies and practices of the Fraternity and of its Units or members.

5. Granting of charters.

6. Revoking of charters, subject to the provisions of Article

XI, Sec. 4 of this Constitution.

7. Appropriation of the real property and other assets of a defunct Chapter and its House Corporation, or equiva-lent thereof, remaining after the payment of all out-standing liabilities of such Unit.

8. Placing on probation or suspending any Unit of the Fra-

ternity, subject in the case of a Chapter to the provisions of Article XI, Sec. 3 of this Constitution.

9. Penalizing any Unit, officer, or member in such manner

as may be deemed necessary, subject in the case of a Chapter to the provisions of Article XI of this Constitu-tion; and as to a member or officer subject to Article X, Sec. 5 of this Constitution.

10. Provision by statute for the creation or disbursement of

revenues for the Fraternity.

11. Amendment of the Laws of the Fraternity.

12. All other powers necessary for the proper carrying out of the duties and privileges herein provided for.

c. Undergraduate Franchise. In order to have a vote in a ses-

sion of the General Assembly, a Chapter shall send at least one representative to the General Assembly. Such representative

delegate, president, and treasurer of the Unit which he represents, and the Executive Vice President or the rank-ing officer in the Office of Administration.

Code III-6. Delegates’ Qualifications. The Official Delegate

of a Chapter shall have at least one full year of college work before graduation, except in special cases approved by the Grand High Zeta. He shall be an active member in good standing.

Code III-7. Duties of the Official Delegate. The Official

Delegate of the General Assembly shall attend all sessions thereof and serve on committees to which he is appointed. He shall present a complete report of the proceedings at the first regular Chapter meeting following the General As-sembly.

Code III-8. General Assembly and Leadership Seminar

Representation Required. Representation at each General Assembly and Leadership Seminar shall be re-quired for all Chapters unless excused by the Grand High Zeta. Failure to be represented shall cause a charge of $1,000 to be added to the absent Chapter’s account with the General Fraternity. All such charges shall be placed in the General Operating Fund and will be available as scholarship money to send members of the absent Chap-ter to the following General Assembly or Leadership Semi-nar. If the Chapter does not send a representative to the next General Assembly or Leadership Seminar then the $1,000 shall be placed into a General Assem-bly/Leadership Seminar Scholarship Fund available to all Chapters, application to be made to the General Fraternity. Any reasons for not being represented must be submitted by the Chapter in writing to the Office of Administration no later than 120 days after the closing session of the General




shall be known as an Official Delegate. Additional representa-tives may be present and may take part in the discussions, but no Chapter shall be allowed more than one vote in the General As-sembly, except in the case of a Chapter which, by virtue of insti-tutional requirements, consists of two separate and distinct memberships, each governed by their respective High Zetas, in which case each section shall be represented in the General As-sembly by an Official Delegate. No Chapter shall be allowed to vote in the General Assembly if the Chapter, or the Chapter’s House Corporation, is in arrears on the books of the General Fra-ternity, except by vote of the Grand High Zeta.

d. Quorum and Proxy Voting. Representatives from a majority

of the Chapters with franchise shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at a General Assembly. Action by a ma-jority of the votes cast in the General Assembly shall constitute and be binding as the Law of The Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, except in case of amendment to this Constitution, the Initiation Ritual, or decision on petitions for charters, which shall require a three-fourths vote. There shall be no voting by proxy in the Gen-eral Assembly.

e. Special Sessions. A special session of the General Assembly

may be called for stated purposes upon 30-days’ notice by regis-tered mail by a majority of the Grand High Zeta or by a three-fourths vote of all Chapters in good standing.

Assembly or Leadership Seminar.

Sec. 2. Action by Referendum. Should conditions arise, during the interim between sessions of the General Assembly, which in the opinion of the Grand High Zeta require immediate action by the General Fraternity, the Grand High Zeta may submit such meas-ures to meet such conditions to a direct vote of the Fraternity. Such direct vote shall be submitted by mail to each member of the Grand High Zeta and each Chapter entitled to representation in a General Assembly at the latest address on record in the Of-




fice of Administration. If any group or Grand High Zeta member fails to vote within 30 days after such submission by mail, the result shall be determined on the basis of those voting. The re-quired majority in each case shall be the same as at a General Assembly.

Sec. 3. Alumni Conference.

a. Purpose. Auxiliary to the General Assembly, there shall be an Alumni Conference made up entirely of alumni members, the purpose of which shall be to elect 18 delegates to the General Assembly, provided that no more than one alumnus of any Chap-ter shall be elected as a delegate from the Alumni Conference. No member of the Grand High Zeta, Board of Councilors, or Or-der of Merit shall serve as a delegate from the Alumni Confer-ence.

b. Organization. An Alumni Conference shall be convened at

each General Assembly, and shall exist only during the time the Alumni Conference is actually in session. The Grand High Alpha shall designate a member of the Fraternity to act as Chairman of the Alumni Conference.

c. Limitation of Alumni Franchise. The combined vote of the

Grand High Zeta, Board of Councilors, Order of Merit, and Alumni Conference delegates shall not exceed one-third of the total number of Chapters.

Sec. 4. The Grand High Zeta.

a. Composition, Election, and Terms of Office. The Grand High Zeta shall consist of the Grand High Alpha and eight mem-bers elected by the General Assembly, each of whom shall serve

Code III-9. Nominating Committee. Each year in which the General Assembly is scheduled to elect members to the Grand High Zeta, the Grand High Alpha shall appoint a Nominating Committee of nine members, of whom five shall be undergraduate delegates to the General Assembly and four shall be alumni members of the Fraternity. Of the




for a full term of four years, or two years, should one or more two-year terms become available through resignation from the Grand High Zeta or by election to the office of Grand High Al-pha. The Grand High Zeta shall also include the Chairman of the Student Advisory Committee, who shall serve for a term of one year as the Grand High Sigma, and the Vice Chairman of the Student Advisory Committee, who shall serve for a term of one year as the Grand High Theta. The Grand High Zeta shall also include the Chairman of the Council of Presidents, who shall serve for a term of one year as the Grand High Nu, and the Vice Chairman of the Council of Presidents, who shall serve for a term of one year as the Grand High Psi. The Grand High Alpha shall be elected at every second General Assembly. Two addi-tional members may be elected to the Grand High Zeta by the current Grand High Zeta within 120 days after every General Assembly to serve through the next General Assembly. How-ever, past members of the Grand High Zeta are ineligible except those members whose only service on the Grand High Zeta has been Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Student Advisory Committee, Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Council of Presi-dents, or as one elected by the Grand High Zeta. Members elected to the Grand High Zeta may serve for no more than a total of ten (10) years, whether consecutive or not, not in-cluding service as Grand High Alpha or as a student. After com-pleting ten (10) years of service, a member must wait nine (9) years to again be eligible to serve on the Grand High Zeta. Election to the office of Grand High Alpha or as a member of the Grand High Zeta shall require a majority of the votes cast in the General Assembly. Should there fail to be a majority for a candi-date on any ballot, the presiding officer shall call for a second ballot, from which the name of the candidate polling the lowest vote on the first ballot shall be dropped. Should the second ballot likewise fail to produce a majority for any candidate, subsequent ballots shall be called for until such a majority vote is secured

alumni members, at the discretion of the Grand High Al-pha, one or two shall be past members of the Grand High Zeta and two or three shall be alumni members who have distinguished themselves in alumni activity or service to the Fraternity but have not held elective office in the General Fraternity. At least one alumnus on the Nominating Com-mittee must be currently serving as a High Pi but shall not have ever served on the Grand High Zeta. Any alumnus who serves on the Nominating Committee is ineligible to serve on the Grand High Zeta for three years from the end of his Committee service. An alumnus may serve on two Nominating Committees, including any service as chair-man, whether or not serving in consecutive General As-semblies, and then must wait five years before again serv-ing on the Nominating Committee. The Grand High Alpha shall name as Chairman of the Nominating Committee a past Grand High Zeta member or other distinguished alumnus. After a member has served as Chairman, he may not serve again until nine (9) years have elapsed. This committee shall meet a day prior to the General Assembly. The selection criteria used by the Nominating Committee in choosing nominees must be finalized and provided to can-didates as well as distributed to delegates prior to the elec-tion.

Each year, the Grand High Alpha shall appoint a Student

Advisory Selection Committee of nine members, six of whom shall be undergraduate delegates to the General Assembly or Leadership Seminar, and three of whom shall be alumni members of the Fraternity. Of the alumni mem-bers, one shall be a former student member of the Grand High Zeta, one shall be a former member of a past Student Advisory Committee, and one shall be an active High Pi who has never served on the Grand High Zeta. Service on the Student Advisory Selection Committee shall not limit a member’s ability to serve as a student or alumni member




and on each subsequent ballot the candidate polling the lowest vote on the preceding ballot shall be dropped. The presiding of-ficer of the General Assembly shall vote only to break a tie on any ballot. The Chairman and the Vice Chairman of the Student Advisory Committee shall be elected by a majority vote of the Student Advisory Committee, and the Chairman and the Vice Chairman of the Council of Presidents shall be elected by a majority vote of the Council of Presidents. The Grand High Alpha and each member of the Grand High Zeta shall assume his duties at the conclusion of the General Assem-bly at which he was elected. The Chairman and the Vice Chair-man of the Student Advisory Committee shall each assume his duties at the end of the Student Advisory Committee meeting at which he was elected, and the Chairman and the Vice Chairman of the Council of Presidents shall each assume his duties at the end of the Council of Presidents meeting at which he was elected. The Grand High Alpha must be elected from the membership of the Grand High Zeta or the Board of Councilors. He shall not be eligible to succeed himself in the office of Grand High Alpha, except in case his service as Grand High Alpha resulted solely from filling the unexpired portion of the previous Grand High Alpha’s term. No member may hold the office of Grand High Alpha or member of the Grand High Zeta and an administrative office at any one time.

b. Powers and Duties of Grand High Zeta. The Grand High

Zeta shall be the supreme executive, legislative, and judicial body of the Fraternity during the interim between sessions of the General Assembly, and shall have the following specific powers and duties:

of future Nominating Committees that consider members for service on the Grand High Zeta. The Student Advisory Selection Committee may begin meeting two days prior to the start of the General Assembly or Leadership Seminar where candidates will be chosen for service on the Student Advisory Committee. Any member of the Student Advisory Selection Committee is eligible to serve as Chairman of the Student Advisory Selection Committee. Current members of the Student Advisory Committee and the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Council of Presidents are not eligible to serve on the Student Advisory Selection Committee.

Code III-10. Nominations. All nominations for positions on the

Grand High Zeta elected by the General Assembly and for the office of Grand High Alpha must be submitted to the Nominating Committee. Each member and each Unit of the Fraternity entitled to vote at the next General Assembly may submit names of candidates recommended for nomi-nation to those positions being vacated at the General As-sembly, with supporting biographical information. From the candidates so recommended, the Nominating Committee shall nominate one member for election to each position to be filled. In addition to those nominations made by the Nominating Committee, nominations may be made at the first session of the General Assembly on the day following the presentation of the names of the nominees of said committee, provided (1) they are made in writing, (2) they are supported by a biographical resume, (3) their presenta-tion is accompanied by signatures of at least 20 percent of the members who are present and authorized to vote at the General Assembly and (4) they were first presented to the Nominating Committee, in session, prior to the an-nouncement of its slate.

No member of the Fraternity shall be nominated to any po-

sition either by the Nominating Committee or from the floor




1. Suspension or revocation of the charter of any Unit which, in the judgment of the Grand High Zeta, is un-worthy longer to retain such charter, subject to the provi-sions of Article XI.

2. Determination of the good standing of members of a

Unit the charter of which has been revoked.

3. Granting of City or Area Alumni Association charters.

4. Assumption of complete direction over all affairs of any Unit, which in the judgment of the Grand High Zeta, shall have proved incompetent to handle its own busi-ness and conduct its organization in keeping with the general standards of the Fraternity.

5. Imposition of fines, or other penalties upon any Unit when, in the judgment of the Grand High Zeta, such dis-cipline is deemed advisable or necessary, subject to the provisions of Article XI.

6. Expulsion, suspension, reprimand, fine, or other lawful

penalty of a member of any Unit for any violation of the Laws of the Fraternity sufficient to justify such penalty by a Chapter, subject, however, to the rights of the ac-cused specified in Article X, Sec. 5.

7. Hiring and fixing salaries of and directing administrative

officers in accordance with existing laws and general su-pervision over the administration of the Fraternity by these officers.

8. Supervision over and responsibility for the general fi-

nancial acts and policies of the Fraternity as adminis-tered by the Grand High Tau and administrative officers.

of the General Assembly unless his consent shall first have been secured.

Any undergraduate member with at least one full academic

year remaining is eligible to be nominated for the Student Advisory Committee. Nominations for the Student Advisory Committee are due at least 21 days prior to the General Assembly or Leadership Seminar and must include bio-graphical information from the student and a personal statement of his goals in serving on the Student Advisory Committee. Any member may complete a form nominating an undergraduate to serve on the Student Advisory Com-mittee. From the candidates so recommended, the Student Advisory Selection Committee shall select the ten most outstanding students to serve one year terms of office on the Student Advisory Committee. As part of the process, the Student Advisory Selection Committee may, in its sole discretion, choose to interview some or all Student Advi-sory Committee candidates present at the General As-sembly or Leadership Seminar, though such interviews are not required for a candidate to be considered. The Student Advisory Selection Committee may, in its sole discretion, choose to establish minimum selection criteria that reduce the field of potential candidates to a smaller group of no less than 15 finalists before scheduling any interviews.




9. Planning for the advancement and improvement of the Fraternity and, in general, direction and control of the af-fairs of the Fraternity so that its aims, ideals, traditions, and standards may be preserved and their perpetuation ensured.

10. Formulation and enforcement of new legislation during

the interim between General Assemblies through the is-suance of serially-numbered Orders, provided that such Orders shall be strictly in accordance with the Laws of the Fraternity.

11. Supervision, direction, and control over the Fraternity

during the interim between General Assemblies with all powers of the General Assembly except that of altering or amending the Laws of the Fraternity.

12. Filling of vacancies in the Grand High Zeta, which may

occur for any cause, during the interim between sessions of the General Assembly. A member accepting an office in such an event shall serve in such office only until the next General Assembly.

13. Establishing colonies and granting charters to Subordi-

nate Zetas.

14. Authorizing the budget of the General Fraternity.

15. Allowing the transfer to a Grand High Zeta member the duties of any officer of the Fraternity, except the duties of the Grand High Alpha and the Grand High Pi, by af-firmative vote of all but two of its members.

16. Investing of the funds of the Fraternity as elsewhere

provided in this Constitution and Statutory Code.




17. Granting members of the Grand High Zeta in attendance at a General Assembly to have franchise therein.

c. Quorum. A majority of the members of the Grand High Zeta

shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business during the interim between sessions of the General Assembly. A major-ity of those present and voting shall be necessary for action at a meeting of the Grand High Zeta.

d. Normal Action by Mail. The Grand High Zeta may act on

any question by mail, but in such a case the concurrence of at least a majority of the members shall be necessary. A vote taken by mail shall have the same force and effect as if taken in regular session.

e. Composition, Powers, and Duties of the Executive

Committee. The Grand High Zeta shall designate an Executive Committee, of which the Grand High Alpha, Grand High Tau, Grand High Sigma, and Grand High Nu shall be members, but of which the Grand High Pi shall not be a member, to act for it in the performance of any of its powers, functions, and duties. The Grand High Zeta shall also select two additional members to serve on the Executive Committee. Any act of the Executive Committee generally or specifically authorized or approved by the Grand High Zeta shall be considered as the act of the Grand High Zeta. The Executive Committee shall keep minutes of all its meetings which shall be included with minutes of Grand High Zeta meetings and shall be available to members in the same manner that Grand High Zeta minutes are available.

f. Officers Selected by the Grand High Zeta. Prior to the

conclusion of each General Assembly, the Grand High Zeta members, including the Grand High Alpha, who shall constitute the Grand High Zeta following the close of the General Assem-bly, shall meet and mutually select the Grand High Zeta member,




excepting the Grand High Alpha, Grand High Sigma, Grand High Theta, Grand High Epsilon, and Grand High Rho, who shall fill each of the other offices described in Article III, Sec. 4-h. Announcements of such selections shall be made by the pre-siding officer prior to the adjournment of the General Assembly. Announcements of the appointments of the Grand High Epsilon and/or Grand High Rho will be made in writing within 30 days of the selection to all Chapters.

g. Eligibility to Hold Office. Any member of the Fraternity in

good standing may be eligible to hold elective office in the Gen-eral Fraternity, excepting full-time or former full-time employees of the General Fraternity during a period extending to three years following the cessation of their employment.

h. Powers and Duties of Officers.

1. Chairman of the Board. The Grand High Alpha shall

also be known as the Chairman of the Board of the Fra-ternity. He shall be the presiding officer at all General Assembly meetings and all sessions of the Grand High Zeta. It shall be his duty to see that officers of the Fra-ternity discharge their duties faithfully, impartially, ac-curately, and promptly. He shall submit a business report at the General Assembly, incorporating therein essential points in the reports of all officers of the Fraternity. He shall have power to appoint all committees, subject to approval by the Grand High Zeta, which may be deemed advisable at any time for carrying out the work of the Grand High Zeta, with the exception of standing com-mittees otherwise provided for in the Laws of the Frater-nity. He shall have such further powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Laws of the Fraternity.

2. Vice-Chairman of the Board. The Grand High Beta




shall also be known as the Vice-Chairman of the Board of the Fraternity. He shall perform the duties of the Grand High Alpha in the event of the absence or tempo-rary inability of the Grand High Alpha to serve. In the event of the death, resignation, or permanent inability of the Grand High Alpha to serve, he shall succeed to the Chairmanship until the next General Assembly, at which time a Grand High Alpha shall be elected to fill the original unexpired term or to a new term if the original term has expired.

3. Chancellor. The Grand High Pi shall also be known as

the Chancellor of the Fraternity. He shall be the chief ju-dicial officer of the Fraternity, and in that capacity, shall rule on all disciplinary hearings held by any Unit of the Fraternity as provided for in Code X-12. He shall preside at any trial affecting any member of the Grand High Zeta other than the Grand High Pi. He shall interpret the Laws of the Fraternity through official rulings when re-quested to do so. He shall have such further powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Laws of the Frater-nity.

4. Secretary. The Grand High Gamma shall also be

known as the Secretary of the Fraternity. He shall certify the official actions of the General Assembly and the Grand High Zeta and shall execute such legal instru-ments as are designated by the Grand High Zeta. He shall have such further powers and duties as may be pre-scribed by the Laws of the Fraternity.

5. Treasurer. The Grand High Tau shall also be known as

the Treasurer of the Fraternity. He shall serve as adviser to the Grand High Zeta and the Office of Administration on financial and budgetary matters. He shall have such




further powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Laws of the Fraternity.

6. Directors. The Grand High Iota, Grand High Kappa,

Grand High Delta, Grand High Phi, Grand High Sigma, and the Grand High Theta shall be known as Directors of the Fraternity. The Grand High Epsilon and Grand High Rho, if elected by the Grand High Zeta pursuant to Arti-cle III, Sec. 4-a herein, shall also be Directors of the Fra-ternity. All Directors shall have such powers and duties as may be designated by the Grand High Zeta.

Sec. 5. The Board of Councilors. The Board of Councilors shall con-sist of all past members of the Grand High Zeta and all past members of the Grand Council of Theta Kappa Nu Fraternity. The right and duty of the Board of Councilors shall be to make recommendations to the General Assembly and to the Grand High Zeta on matters of policy for the governance of the Frater-nity, and the Grand High Zeta may refer subjects for investiga-tion to the Board of Councilors for reports thereon. The Grand High Alpha may appoint committees from the Board of Council-ors to advise him on any subject he sees fit. Members of the Board of Councilors in attendance at a General Assembly shall have franchise therein.



Standing Committees of the General Fraternity


Code III-11. Standing Committees. There shall be the follow-ing standing committees of the General Fraternity: Com-mittee on Constitution, Committee on Emblems and Ritual, Committee on Education, Committee on Graduate Schol-arships, Committee on Housing, Alumni Advisory Commit-tee, and Student Advisory Committee. These committees shall be appointed by the Grand High Alpha and their terms shall be determined by the Grand High Zeta unless otherwise provided in the Laws of the Fraternity. Standing committees shall report to the Grand High Zeta.

Code III-12. Committee on Constitution. It shall be the duty of the Committee on Constitution constantly to investigate and consider possible improvement of the Constitution and to make recommendations to the General Assembly for its revision when changes are deemed advisable.

Code III-13. Committee on Emblems and Ritual. It shall be the duty of the Committee on Emblems and Ritual to con-duct research and to make inquiry for the purpose of im-proving its emblems and Rituals, to recommend specifica-tions for and regulations governing the use of all Fraternity emblems, regalia, and ceremonies, and to make recom-mendations when changes are deemed advisable.

Code III-14. Committee on Education. It shall be the duty of the Committee on Education to work with the General Educational Adviser to supervise and regularly update the educational and cultural programs of the Fraternity.




Code III-15. Alumni Advisory Committee.

a. Selection. There shall be an Alumni Advisory Committee of the Fraternity to be selected by the Grand High Alpha, who shall consider the following factors in his selection: experience as Chapter advisers, in Chapter Alumni Or-ganizations, House Corporations, and/or alumni associa-tions, in fundraising, public relations, college administra-tion, management and business affairs, or other occupa-tional areas.

b. Duties. It shall be the duty of the Alumni Advisory Com-mittee to assist and advise the Grand High Zeta and the Administrative Staff as requested, and to attend Grand High Zeta and other meetings at the invitation of the Grand High Alpha.

Code III-16. Committee on Graduate Scholarships. It shall be the duty of the Committee on Graduate Scholarships to study all applications for the Graduate Scholarships pro-vided by the Fraternity and to select the winners of said scholarships.

Code III-17. Committee on Housing. It shall be the duty of the Committee on Housing to assist and advise the Grand High Zeta and the Administrative Staff on matters relating to housing.

Code III-18. Student Advisory Committee.




a. Selection. There shall be a Student Advisory Committee, which shall consist of ten outstanding undergraduates se-lected annually by the Student Advisory Selection Commit-tee. Each member shall serve a term of one year, but may be selected for a position on the Student Advisory Commit-tee for a second year.

b. Duties. It shall be the duty of the Student Advisory Com-

mittee to elect from its members a Chairman and a Vice-Chairman; to attend the General Assembly or Leadership Seminar; to serve as an advisory committee for the Lead-ership Seminar; to propose legislation to each General As-sembly; to attend Grand High Zeta meetings, it being the duty of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman to attend all Grand High Zeta meetings, and it being the responsibility of the Grand High Alpha to invite not less than three other members of the Student Advisory Committee, who, out of the total number available, will be able to attend the desig-nated Grand High Zeta meeting scheduled; and to act in any advisory capacity deemed necessary by the Grand High Zeta.

c. Ex-Officio on Council of Presidents. The Chairman

and Vice-Chairman of the Student Advisory Committee shall serve as ex-officio members of the Council of Presi-dents and shall attend its meetings.

d. Frequency of Meetings. The Committee shall meet at

least once during each academic year, and at least once during the General Assembly and Leadership Seminar. The Grand High Zeta may call special meetings when deemed necessary.

Code III-19. Council of Presidents.




a. Selection. There shall be a Council of Presidents, which

shall consist of the High Alpha from each Chapter. Each member shall serve a term on the Council of Presidents concurrent with his term as High Alpha of his Chapter.

b. Duties. It shall be the duty of the Council of Presidents to

assist the Grand High Zeta in maintaining effective com-munication among the Chapters and between the Chap-ters on the one hand and the Grand High Zeta and Office of Administration on the other; to elect from its members a Chairman and a Vice-Chairman who shall attend all Grand High Zeta meetings; to attend the General Assembly or Leadership Seminar; to propose legislation to each Gen-eral Assembly; and to act in any other capacity deemed necessary by the Grand High Zeta.

c. Ex-Officio on Student Advisory Committee. The

Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Council of Presidents shall serve as ex-officio members of the Student Advisory Committee and shall attend its meetings.

d. Frequency of Meetings. The Council of Presidents

shall meet at least once during each academic year and at least once during the General Assembly and Leadership Seminar. The Grand High Zeta may call special meetings when deemed necessary.

Code III-20. General Educational Adviser. The Grand High Zeta shall have the authority to appoint a General Educa-tional Adviser whose duty shall be to design educational programs aimed at furthering cultural, intellectual, and scholastic achievement. He shall have such other duties as may be designated by the Grand High Zeta.




Code III-21. Financial Adviser. The Grand High Zeta shall have authority to appoint a Financial Adviser whose duty shall be to render financial counsel to the Grand High Zeta and the Office of Administration. He shall have such other duties as may be designated by the Grand High Zeta.

Sec. 6. Administrative Officers.

a. Office of Administration. There shall be an Office of Ad-ministration through which shall be conducted all routine work of the Fraternity and which shall be devoted solely to the service and promotion of the interests of Lambda Chi Alpha, its Units, and members.

b. Executive and Administrative Personnel. The Grand High

Zeta shall appoint an Executive Vice President or an executive officer who shall have charge of the Office of Administration. The Grand High Zeta shall also have authority to appoint other executive and administrative personnel as it may deem advisable for the welfare of the Fraternity, or as may be directed by the General Assembly. The executive and administrative personnel shall receive such compensation as the Grand High Zeta may de-termine, and their duties shall be those specified in the Laws of the Fraternity or assigned by the Grand High Zeta.

c. Clerical Personnel. The Executive Vice President or an execu-

tive officer appointed in Article III, Section 6(b) shall have au-thority to employ, fix compensation for, and dismiss clerical per-sonnel within limitations fixed by the Grand High Zeta.

d. Influence of Full-Time Employees. No full-time employee

during his term of employment shall endeavor to influence in

Code III-22. Official Correspondence. The Office of Admini-stration shall be responsible for the mailing of important original documents to the proper members of the Grand High Zeta for consideration and for signature, and the cir-culation of such official orders, correspondence, and re-ports as may be required by the Grand High Zeta and the General Assembly.

Code III-23. Bulletins and Reports. The Office of Administra-

tion shall circulate among the official Units or members of the Fraternity such bulletins and reports as may be re-quested by the Grand High Zeta or the General Assembly.

Code III-24. Standard Operating Systems. The Office of

Administration shall provide or approve the forms and sys-tems used in the administration of the Chapters.

Code III-25. Visitation Service. The Office of Administration

shall provide such visitation service among the Units of the Fraternity, or for the benefit of the Fraternity, as may be requested by the Grand High Zeta or the General Assem-bly.




any way the election of any person to membership on the Grand High Zeta.

e. Eligibility to Hold Office. Full-time or former full-time em-

ployees shall not be eligible to hold elective office in the General Fraternity during a period extending to three years following the cessation of their employment.



Regional Meetings and Representatives


Code III-26. Rules for Holding Area Conclaves.

a. The Grand High Zeta shall designate certain geographic areas as Conclave Areas, such that each and every Chap-ter is included in one of these Conclave Areas.

b. Area Conclave plans shall be submitted in advance for ap-

proval of the Grand High Zeta.

c. A member of the Grand High Zeta, or a duly appointed rep-resentative thereof, shall attend each Area Conclave.

d. No Area Conclave shall have legislative powers within the

General Fraternity, but may make recommendations for the betterment of the Fraternity to the Grand High Zeta or the General Assembly.

e. Full reports of Conclave meetings shall be kept and for-

warded to participating Chapters, the Office of Administra-tion, and the Grand High Zeta.

Code III-27. Regional Management Conferences. There shall be held such periodic regional management confer-ences of the members of the Alumni Advisory Boards or their representatives, Coordinators, and High Pis as the Grand High Zeta shall determine.



Article IV

The Subordinate Zeta

Constitution (Article IV) Statutory Code (Article IV)

Sec. 1. Definition. A Subordinate Zeta shall consist of associate mem-bers, duly initiated students, or former students of any college or university, together with such faculty members as they may re-ceive into membership after such students and their associates have been granted a charter as a Subordinate Zeta of The Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. Each Subordinate Zeta shall con-sist of two divisions: The Active Chapter, which shall include those members who are actively interested in the affairs of the Zeta; and the Alumni Chapter, which shall include those mem-bers who are no longer engaged in the activities of the Active Chapter. Subordinate Zetas shall at all times be controlled by the Laws of the Fraternity but may enact Bylaws not inconsistent therewith.

Sec. 2. Organization. The Grand High Zeta may establish a Colony at any college or university and may, with the favorable endorse-ment of the High Zetas of three Active Chapters within that Col-ony’s conclave or adjacent conclave area, provided the Colony has on hand sufficient funds for anticipated expense of future in-stallation as a Chapter, and has submitted monthly progress re-ports to the Office of Administration throughout the colonization period, grant a charter to such Colony after it has successfully achieved the Chapter Operating Standards enumerated in Article IV, Sec. 3.

Sec. 3. Chapter Operating Standards. The Grand High Zeta may establish Operating Standards for Chapters. All Chapters are re-sponsible for full implementation of these Operating Standards




effective January 1, 1995. Chapters will be evaluated regularly and will be subject to review by the General Fraternity. A Chap-ter in good standing with the General Fraternity has successfully achieved the following Operating Standards:

a. Membership, active and associate, must be equal in number to

the campus average for fraternities, or 40, whichever is smaller, but in no event fewer than 20.

b. The Chapter must achieve an annual cumulative scholastic grade

point average of not less than a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or the all men’s average for the campus (if this information is available), whichever is the lesser, but in any event not less than the scho-lastic average required for graduation. The Chapter must enforce the academic standards as stated in the Laws of the Fraternity.

c. At least 80 percent of the members must be engaged in extracur-

ricular activities.

d. The Chapter must be financially solvent, have an adequate ac-counting system, and operate under an approved budget. Monthly financial statements and the budget must be sent to the Office of Administration.

e. A Reserve Fund, accumulated through payments of at least $2.50

per month per member ($4 for Chapters with houses) must be es-tablished and maintained, and be held and controlled by the offi-cial Chapter Alumni Organization or the General Fraternity.

f. The Chapter must have possession and ownership of a complete

set of Ritual equipment.

g. The Chapter must have an officially appointed High Pi and an established Chapter Alumni Organization formed and function-ing of at least three members.




h. The Chapter must operate under a set of bylaws, updated every two years and approved by the General Fraternity, and enforce all Laws of the Fraternity.

i. The Chapter must have at least one High Zeta member and an-

other undergraduate member present at every General Assembly and Leadership Seminar.

j. The Chapter must have at least one High Zeta member and two

other undergraduate members present at all regional meetings in its Conclave area.

k. The Chapter must have its house or lodge inspected annually by

a professionally certified Fire Marshal.

l. The Chapter must implement and maintain the Standards for Chapter Excellence program of the General Fraternity. In addi-tion, the Chapter must have an appointed or elected Chairman of Committees who oversees implementation of these Standards for Chapter Excellence.

Sec. 4. Installation. A new Subordinate Zeta shall be installed by a member of the Fraternity duly authorized by the Grand High Zeta to perform this duty. A Subordinate Zeta, upon being in-stalled, shall be presented with a charter signed by the Grand High Alpha, Grand High Pi, and Grand High Gamma, and bear-ing the seal and coat of arms of the Fraternity.

Code IV-1. Date of Installation. The date of installation of a new Subordinate Zeta shall be determined by the Grand High Zeta.

Sec. 5. Name. Each Subordinate Zeta shall be officially designated by a name consisting of Greek letter initials which shall be assigned by the Grand High Zeta and recorded on the Subordinate Zeta’s charter.




Sec. 6. Precedence. Precedence of Subordinate Zetas shall be deter-mined by the order of issuance of their charters.

Sec. 7. Revival of Dormant Zeta. A Subordinate Zeta whose charter has been suspended, revoked, or declared inactive may become recognized as a Subordinate Zeta in good standing upon the ap-proval of the Grand High Zeta. No charter fee shall be required in such cases and the original charter with the funds and other property of the original Zeta, which may not have been disposed of, shall be given to the succeeding Unit and the date of installa-tion of the original Subordinate Zeta shall be regarded as the date of the founding of the restored Unit.

Code IV-2. Preparation and Approval of Bylaws. Each Chapter shall enact Bylaws consistent with the Laws of the Fraternity. Such regulations shall be prepared in triplicate and presented for the approval of the Grand High Alpha and Grand High Pi before being adopted. One copy of the approved Bylaws shall be retained by the Grand High Pi, one turned over to the Office of Administration, and the third returned to the Chapter for its reference.

Code IV-3. High Zeta. The High Zeta of a Chapter shall include the High Pi, who is appointed by the Grand High Pi, and the following elected officers: President, High Alpha; Vice President, High Beta; 2nd Vice President (if determined by the Chapter Bylaws), High Theta; Secretary, High Gamma; Treasurer, High Tau; Risk Manager, High Iota; Fraternity Educator, High Kappa; Recruitment Chairman, High Delta; Ritualist, High Phi; Educational Chairman, High Sigma; Social Chairman, High Epsilon; and Alumni Secretary, High Rho.




Code IV-4. Rank of Officers. Elected officers shall rank in the following order: High Alpha, High Beta, High Theta (if de-termined by the Chapter Bylaws), High Gamma, High Tau, High Iota, High Kappa, High Delta, High Phi, High Sigma, High Epsilon, and High Rho. Other elected officers other than the High Theta, as determined by the Chapter in its Bylaws, pursuant to Code IV-3, will be ranked after the High Rho.

Code IV-5. Eligibility to Hold Office. Except as authorized by the Grand High Zeta, no member may hold a High Zeta of-fice unless he shall be an active member in good standing or an associate member and meets the requirements of Code X-16. Except as authorized by the Grand High Zeta, an associate member shall not hold the office of High Phi.

Code IV-6. Limit on Number of Offices Held. Not more than one of the High Zeta offices as listed in Code IV-3, or elected offices as determined by the Chapter in its Bylaws pursuant to Code IV-3, shall be held or exercised simulta-neously by an individual.

Code IV-7. Disability of High Alpha. In case of the absence or disability of the High Alpha, the High Beta shall succeed to his powers and duties until his absence or disability is terminated. Further succession shall be in the order of rank, as specified in Code IV-4. In the event of permanent disability, resignation or removal of the High Alpha, the of-fice shall be filled by regular nomination and special elec-tion held at the earliest possible date, said election to be called by the highest-ranking officer remaining.




Code IV-8. Chapter Editor and Correspondent. The High Alpha shall appoint a member to be editor of the Chapter publication and correspondent to the Cross & Crescent. It shall be his duty to edit the Chapter publication and to fur-nish for publication in the Cross & Crescent such material as shall be requested.

Code IV-9. Time and Frequency of Election. Regular elec-tion to Chapter offices shall be held annually. Elective offi-cers shall be nominated no earlier than four weeks after classes begin for an academic year and no later than four weeks before classes adjourn. Additional nominations may be made and the officers shall be balloted upon by no later than the second regular meeting thereafter. The time and frequency of elections may be altered by the Grand High Zeta upon petition of a Chapter.

Code IV-10. Installation of Officers. Officers shall assume their duties at the next regular meeting following their elec-tion. Within thirty days from date of election, all duly elected officers of the Chapter shall be installed in accor-dance with the Installation of Officers, which said installa-tion may be a non-secret ceremony, exoteric in nature within the provision of Article VIII, Sec. 1 of the Constitu-tion.

Code IV-11. Removal From Office. An elected officer may be removed from office by a two-thirds majority vote of a quo-rum of the Chapter at any regular meeting provided that the motion to remove shall have laid on the table for one week. An appointed officer may be removed at any time by the Officer or Committee having appointed him. However, this section shall not limit the powers of the Executive




Committee pursuant to Code IV-31- c.

Code IV-12. Report of Election. Within five days after the election of an officer, the High Gamma shall notify the Of-fice of Administration of the Chapter’s action.

Code IV-13. High Pi—Qualifications and Appointment. The High Pi shall be the Chancellor of the Chapter. He shall be appointed by the Grand High Pi upon the recom-mendation of the Executive Committee of the Chapter or upon the initiative of the Grand High Pi where circum-stances warrant, taking into consideration the interests and welfare of the Chapter and the probable compatibility of the proposed individual in relation to the personnel of the Chapter. He shall be an alumnus of at least two years or a faculty or honorary member. He shall be a member in good standing and need not be an initiate of the Chapter he serves. Under unusual circumstances the Grand High Pi may waive the provision requiring a prospective High Pi who is an alumnus to have had alumni status for two years prior to the appointment. This provision does not prohibit an alumnus of less than two years from serving in other advisory capacities. The term of each High Pi shall expire two years after the date of his appointment, but upon the recommendation of the Executive Committee of the Chap-ter, he may be reappointed by the Grand High Pi for suc-cessive terms of two years each. The Grand High Zeta may terminate the office of a High Pi at any time such ac-tion, in its judgment, is advisable. No Chapter shall pay a High Pi for his services and a High Pi, by accepting pay-ment for any services to the Fraternity, shall automatically disqualify himself from holding that position.




Code IV-14. Duties of the High Pi. The High Pi shall be the chief judicial officer and the representative of the Grand High Zeta in the Chapter. Appeals from decisions of Chap-ter officers, complaints, etc., shall be made through him to the Grand High Zeta when necessary. In his advisory and representative capacity, it shall be his duty to report to the Grand High Pi any violation of the Laws or policies of the Fraternity within the Chapter. He should attend the majority of Chapter meetings. He shall furnish such reports as may be requested of him by the Grand High Zeta or the Office of Administration, and he shall have such further powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Laws of the Fra-ternity or delegated by the Grand High Zeta. The High Pi shall also appoint and serve as Chairman of the Chapter’s Alumni Advisory Board as provided in Code IV-46.

Code IV-15. Educational Adviser. Each Chapter shall be en-couraged to appoint an Educational Adviser who is not a member of such Chapter, and whose duties shall be to (1) supervise the cultural, intellectual, and educational pro-grams of the Chapter, (2) counsel the High Sigma and Educational Committee in the performance of their duties, (3) furnish such reports as may be requested of him by the Grand High Zeta, the Office of Administration, or the Gen-eral Educational Adviser. He shall have further powers and duties as may be delegated by the Grand High Zeta. The Educational Adviser shall be a member of the faculty whenever possible.

Code IV-16. Duties of the High Alpha. The High Alpha shall be the executive head of the Chapter and shall preside over its meetings. He shall have power to call extra or spe-cial meetings when he considers it necessary, provided that in such case every member of the Chapter shall be




duly notified. He shall issue signed vouchers to the High Tau for each and every liability of his Chapter. He shall countersign all checks or requisitions for checks or cash issued from Chapter funds. He shall see that the officers of the Chapter discharge their duties faithfully, impartially, ac-curately, and promptly, and shall enforce strict observance of the Laws and policies of the Fraternity. He shall decide points of order. He shall have the power to appoint any of-ficers or committees not provided for by the Laws of the Fraternity or the action of his Chapter. He shall be an ex-officio member of all committees, and shall have a vote in each committee. He shall not be entitled to vote within the Chapter except in event of a tie or when his vote could change the outcome of the vote, in electing the Chapter’s Official Delegate, in balloting on candidates for admission into the Fraternity, and in deciding upon the advisability of granting a charter. He shall have such further powers and duties as may be prescribed in the Laws of the Fraternity.

Code IV-17. Duties of the High Beta and High Theta (if de-termined by the Chapter Bylaws).

a. The High Beta shall serve as Vice President of the Chapter

and shall assist the High Alpha in the performance of his duties, and in the absence or disability of the High Alpha, he shall succeed to his powers and duties. He shall be Chairman of the Committee on Membership Involvement of his Chapter. He shall be an ex-officio member of all other committees of the Chapter, including the Executive Com-mittee, without a vote, except that he shall have a vote on the Executive Committee if he has been elected as one of the two active members or as the alternate member as provided for in Code IV-30.

b. If an Chapter determines in its Bylaws to split the office of




High Beta into two separate offices, their titles and duties shall be as follows:

1. High Beta. He shall serve as Vice President of the

Chapter and shall assist the High Alpha in the per-formance of his duties, and in the absence or dis-ability of the High Alpha, he shall succeed to his powers and duties pursuant to Code IV-7. He shall be Chairman of the Committee on Internal Mem-bership Involvement of his Chapter. He shall be re-sponsible for areas in the Standards for Chapter Excellence that deal with individual involvement and campus involvement. He shall have such fur-ther powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Chapter in its Bylaws. He shall be an ex-officio member of all other committees of the Chapter, in-cluding the Executive Committee if he has been elected as one of the two active members or as the alternate member as provided for in Code IV-30.

2. High Theta. He shall serve as Second Vice Presi-

dent of the Chapter and shall assist the High Beta in the performance of his duties, and in the ab-sence or disability of the High Beta, he shall suc-ceed to his powers and duties. He shall be Chair-man of the Committee on Public Relations to his Chapter. He shall be responsible for areas in the Standards for Chapter Excellence that deal with public relations and community service. He shall have such further powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Chapter in its Bylaws. He shall be an ex-officio member of the Executive Committee, without a vote, except that he shall have a vote on the Executive Committee, if he has been elected as one of the two active members or as the alternate member provided for in Code IV-30.




Code IV-18. Duties of the High Gamma. The High Gamma shall act as Secretary of the Chapter. He shall keep accu-rate and complete minutes of all meetings of the Chapter. He shall be the custodian of all records of the Chapter, in-cluding such documents as are entrusted to his care by the Office of Administration. He shall be responsible for the general correspondence of the Chapter. He shall keep a record of all proposals for membership. He shall keep a biographical record of every initiate into his Chapter and shall keep a separate record of all suspensions, resigna-tions, expulsions, and deaths within the Chapter and shall send duplicates of such records to the Office of Administra-tion, using for the purpose blank forms provided by the Of-fice of Administration. Records of initiates and associate members shall be forwarded to the Office of Administration within five days, respectively after initiation or association. He shall supply such reports as may be requested of him by Office of Administration, not delaying more than five days in acknowledging receipts of such requests and fur-nishing the information desired as soon as possible. He shall have such further powers and duties as may be pre-scribed by the Laws of the Fraternity.

Code IV-19. Duties of the High Tau. The High Tau shall be the Treasurer of the Chapter. He shall collect dues, fees and assessments duly imposed upon the members; de-posit all funds so collected, recording amounts collected for the General Fraternity in a separate bookkeeping account and shall remit such amounts promptly to the Office of Administration as they are collected or become due. Funds collected for the General Fraternity shall not, under any circumstances, be used for local Chapter purposes. The High Tau shall pay all duly authorized Chapter bills, keep a




full and accurate record of all transactions, and make a monthly report to the Chapter, to the Chapter Alumni Or-ganization, and to the Office of Administration, which will provide a form for this purpose. The High Tau shall report to the proper college or university official regularly and without exception the names of all undergraduates owing bills to the Chapter at institutions where the withholding of credits or degrees or any other system of collection is sponsored or conducted by the institution. This shall not prohibit the Chapter from retaining professional accounting and auditing services.

Code IV-20. Duties of the High Iota. The High Iota shall be the Chairman of the Risk Management Task Force, which shall be comprised of the following members: High Alpha, High Beta, High Epsilon, House Manager, and any other members to be elected in a manner defined in the Chapter Bylaws. The High Pi shall be an ex-officio member. The High Iota may also appoint other ex-officio members as he deems appropriate. He shall be responsible for coordinat-ing the implementation of safety measures for all social events, philanthropic and community service events, rec-reational functions, kitchen operations, house manage-ment, and fire safety. He shall have such further powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Laws of the Fra-ternity.

Code IV-21. Duties of the High Epsilon. The High Epsilon shall be the Chairman of the Committee on Social Affairs. He shall have such further powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Laws of the Fraternity.

Code IV-22. Duties of the High Phi. The High Phi shall be




Chairman of the Committee on Ceremonies and Rituals. He shall plan and supervise a program involving the Instal-lation of Officers, Ritual for Conducting Business Meetings, Associate Member Ceremony, Graduation and Alumni Ceremony, and Initiation Ritual. He shall work with other elected or appointed officers of the Chapter in a program of member education regarding the ceremonies of the Fra-ternity. He shall have such further powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Laws of the Fraternity.

Code IV-23. Duties of the High Delta. The High Delta shall be Chairman of the Membership Committee. He shall have such further powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Laws of the Fraternity.

Code IV-24. Duties of the High Kappa. The High Kappa shall be Chairman of the Committee on Fraternity Education. He shall plan and supervise a course of Fraternity education for all members based on the history, aims, ideals, Laws, programs, policies, and traditions of the institution, the General Fraternity, and the Chapter.

Code IV-25. Duties of the High Rho. The High Rho shall serve as the Alumni Secretary of the Chapter and shall act as the liaison between the Chapter and the alumni mem-bers. He shall be Chairman of a Committee on Alumni Af-fairs, and shall be responsible for the development of an alumni program and the alumni records of the Chapter. It shall be his general duty to work with the Alumni Director of the General Fraternity and with his Chapter in:

a. Soliciting news notes from his Chapter’s alumni members,

to be given to his Chapter’s Editor and Correspondent for




inclusion in the Chapter’s newsletters, and the Cross & Crescent.

b. Keeping an up-to-date address file of his Chapter’s alumni

membership.

c. Working with other elected or appointed officers of the Chapter, in contacting, planning, and preparing for alumni functions such as homecoming, alumni weekend, Foun-der’s Day, and commencement, and working with the offi-cers of the Chapter Alumni Organization, House Corpora-tion Board of Directors, and the members of the Alumni Advisory Board.

Code IV-26. Duties of the High Sigma. The High Sigma shall be Chairman of the Educational Committee. The members of the Committee shall be responsible for developing and implementing educational programs for the Chapter. They shall encourage the best possible scholarship as well as the broadest possible cultural and intellectual experience for the Chapter. They shall obtain information for the mem-bers concerning scholarships, grants, and loans, and they shall supply such information as may be requested by the General Educational Adviser, the Committee on Education, and the Office of Administration. They shall also recom-mend to the Executive Committee the administration of disciplinary provisions with regard to scholastic deficiency. The High Sigma shall be an ex-officio member of the Ex-ecutive Committee, without a vote unless he has been elected as one of the two active members or as the alter-nate member as provided in Code IV-30.

Code IV-27. Duties of the Fire Marshal. The High Alpha of each Chapter that operates a house or lodge shall appoint




a member who shall serve as Fire Marshal. It shall be his duty to work with the House Manager and the House Cor-poration to fulfill the following objectives:

a. To see that effective fire prevention measures are adopted

and enforced by the Chapter.

b. To conduct a program of education for the Chapter in the areas of fire prevention, safety measures, and emergency procedures in the event of a fire.

c. To see that adequate insurance is provided in the following

areas: fire and extended coverage on the building and con-tents, loss of rent, and liability.

Code IV-28. Duties of the Student Advisory Committee Correspondent. The High Alpha shall appoint a Student Advisory Committee Correspondent whose duty shall be to maintain liaison between his Chapter and the Student Ad-visory Committee member in his area.

Code IV-29. Duties of the Historian. The Historian shall be appointed by the High Alpha and shall be responsible not only for maintaining the history of the Chapter, but also for ensuring that all members are educated enough about the business of the Fraternity to ensure the survival of the Chapter. The Historian may form a Committee on Chapter History, members of which would be appointed according to the Chapter’s Bylaws. The Historian and, if formed, the Committee on Chapter History shall also work in coopera-tion with all officers in the implementation of the Standards for Chapter Excellence.




Code IV-30. Executive Committee. The High Alpha, High Pi, High Tau, and two active members elected in a manner to be defined in the Chapter Bylaws shall constitute the Ex-ecutive Committee of the Chapter. The Chapter shall also elect an alternate member who is authorized to exercise full voting privileges in the absence of any member of the committee. The High Beta and High Sigma shall be ex-officio members of the committee without a vote unless they have been elected as active or alternate members. The High Beta shall exercise full voting privileges in the absence of the High Alpha.

Code IV-31. Powers and Duties of the Executive Commit-tee. The Executive Committee shall act for the Chapter in all matters not requiring the vote of the entire membership and not otherwise provided for in the Laws of the Fraternity or the Bylaws of the Chapter. It shall have the following specific powers and duties:

a. Preparation of the annual budget of the Chapter to be ap-

proved by a majority vote of the Chapter. The budget shall likewise receive the full endorsement and approval of the House Corporation, the Alumni Control Board, or other duly authorized agency of financial supervision. Any mo-tion or action to alter the provisions of this budget must originate with the Executive Committee or from one of the aforementioned agencies.

b. Sole authority in the hiring, dismissing, and determining of

salaries for all regular compensated employees of the Chapter with the approval of whatever agency of financial supervision may have been duly authorized, granting the right of any member of the Chapter to request a vote of the Chapter to confirm such action.




c. Declaring a vacancy in the High Zeta or other elective and

appointive offices caused by permanent disability, resigna-tion, or removal from office, and filling such vacancy, other than High Alpha, by appointment or special election when necessary, granting the right of any member to request a majority vote of the Chapter on the dismissal, the new ap-pointment, or both. Code IV-7 shall apply in the case of re-placing the High Alpha.

d. Authority to impose any penalty in a private informal hear-

ing for cause, granting the right of any active, associate, or alumnus member disciplined to demand a formal discipli-nary hearing before the Chapter. The accused shall be en-titled to be present and heard at both the informal discipli-nary hearing as provided in Code X-3 and the formal disci-plinary hearing as provided in Code X-11. If no hearing is demanded, the finding and sentence of the Executive Committee shall be deemed as final, official, and binding. A full record of the proceedings shall be kept, which must show briefly the charges, the evidence, and the punish-ment imposed.

e. Representing the Chapter in all transactions with the

House Corporation.

Code IV-32. Committee on Membership Involvement. There shall be a committee on Membership Involvement, with the High Beta as Chairman. The said committee shall be primarily responsible for planning and coordinating an effective program of membership involvement through ap-propriate Chapter, campus, and community service and activities.




Code IV-33. Formula for Conducting Meetings. All Chap-ters shall be encouraged to use the Ritual for Conducting Business Meetings for conducting regular Chapter busi-ness meetings.

Code IV-34. Frequency of Meetings. Each Chapter shall hold at least two business meetings at which a quorum shall be present each month of the college year.

Code IV-35. Quorum. A majority of the members in good stand-ing of an Chapter shall constitute a quorum. There shall be no voting by proxy. Absentee ballots may be cast only in elections of Chapter officers and on candidates for initia-tion. Absentee ballots may be cast in the case of absences that are deemed unavoidable by a unanimous vote of the Executive Committee or, in the case of Chapters at schools that, as a feature of the curriculum, require their students to be off campus. Active members so voting on candidates for initiation shall have been on campus during a portion of the associate period, which portion shall be de-termined by the Chapter.

Code IV-36. Examination of Visitors. Every person who claims to be a member of Lambda Chi Alpha, but who cannot be vouched for by an active member of the Chap-ter, shall be courteously but firmly challenged by the rank-ing officer or oldest initiate present in the Chapter, and the following shall be required to prove his membership: Sub-mission of Card of Good Standing for social visitation; for admission to a business or Initiation Ritual meeting, an in-formal but adequate explanation of the more important events in the initiation for all three degrees.




Code IV-37. Status of Associate Members in Business Meetings. Associate members shall attend Chapter busi-ness meetings and shall have the right to vote on all mat-ters except on candidates for initiation, on termination of associate membership, or on matters concerned with the Initiation Ritual.



The Chapter Alumni Organization, Duties and Powers


Code IV-38. Membership in the Chapter Alumni Organi-zation. The Chapter Alumni Organization of each Subor-dinate Zeta should include the following persons: (1) alumni members of the Subordinate Zeta as defined in Ar-ticle VI, Sec. 1-d; (2) members of the Subordinate Zeta; and (3) alumni members of other Subordinate Zetas who affiliate with the Chapter Alumni Organization.

Code IV-39. Purposes of the Chapter Alumni Organiza-tion. The purposes of the Chapter Alumni Organization shall include (1) the encouragement of sound Chapter management through advice and counsel, and provision for continuity of Chapter operations; (2) provision and maintenance of a Chapter house and incorporated body, except where local circumstances prevent fraternity hous-ing; and (3) coordination of all Chapter alumni activities and communications, and stimulation of alumni interest.

Code IV-40. Incorporation of the Chapter Alumni Organi-zation. The Chapter Alumni Organization should include within its structure legal authority to provide for a corporate entity to function as a House Corporation, as provided herein (Code VII-24 to VII-26).

Code IV-41. Preparation and Approval of Bylaws. The Chapter Alumni Organization of a Subordinate Zeta shall formulate Bylaws consistent with the Laws of the Frater-nity, which shall be presented for approval by the Grand High Alpha and Grand High Pi of the Fraternity.




Code IV-42. The Board of Directors of the Chapter Alumni Organization. The officers of the Chapter Alumni Organization shall be the Board of Directors, which shall be specified in the Bylaws of the organization. The Board shall include as fully participating, voting members, the High Alpha, High Tau, and High Rho of the Chapter, and the High Pi.

Code IV-43. Official Recognition. After due investigation, the Grand High Zeta shall have the power to grant recognition to a petitioning alumni body as the official Chapter Alumni Organization.

Code IV-44. Frequency of Meetings. The Chapter Alumni Organization of the Subordinate Zeta shall hold meetings at least once annually. The Board of Directors shall meet at least twice during any academic term (quarter or semes-ter).

Code IV-45. Emergency Authority. The Grand High Zeta shall have the right to delegate to the Board of Directors of the Chapter Alumni Organization, or any other group of alumni members, whatever emergency authority may be-come necessary for the preservation of the Chapter. Any discipline of members undertaken by such group shall be subject to the provisions of Article X, Sec. 5 of the Consti-tution and the approval of the Grand High Pi. The Grand High Zeta will establish procedures and guidelines for the actions of such groups, which take into account due proc-ess.




Code IV-46. Alumni Advisory Board. The High Pi shall ap-point and serve as Chairman of an Alumni Advisory Board whose purpose is to advise the local Chapter in sound Chapter management and to provide for continuity of Chapter operations, where such advisory functions are not already provided for within the Chapter’s Alumni Organiza-tion. All members of the Alumni Advisory Board shall be alumni members in good standing.



Article V

City or Area Alumni Association

Constitution (Article V) Statutory Code (Article V)

Sec. 1. Definition. A City or Area Alumni Association shall consist of such members of the Fraternity who shall voluntarily agree to af-filiate in any city or geographical section for the advancement of the Fraternity, provided they conduct their organization in strict accord with the Laws of the Fraternity and guidelines established by the Grand High Zeta.



Article VI

Membership and Initiation

Constitution (Article VI) Statutory Code (Article VI)

Sec. 1. Classes. The following terms shall be used in describing mem-bers: Active, Inactive, Faculty, Alumni, Honorary, and Associ-ate.

a. Active members are those initiates of a Chapter who are under-

graduate or graduate students at the institution where that Chap-ter is established and who contribute to the support of the Chap-ter in the form of regular dues.

b. Inactive members are those initiates of a Chapter who are under-

graduate students at an institution other than that at which they were initiated and who do not contribute to the support of a Chapter in the form of regular dues; those undergraduate stu-dents who have been granted inactive status by the Grand High Zeta; and those undergraduate students who will qualify for inac-tive status within the provisions of Article VI, Sec. 7-c.

c. Faculty members are those initiates of a Chapter who, at the time

of their initiation, are members of a college or university admini-stration, as trustees, officials, or members of the teaching staff.

d. Alumni members are those initiates of a Chapter who were ac-

tive or inactive members but who are no longer undergraduate students, or who are no longer graduate students contributing to support the Chapter in the form of regular dues. Faculty and honorary members shall also be considered alumni members.

e. Honorary members are those elected to such membership by the

Chapter with the approval of the Grand High Zeta as provided in Article VI, Sec. 4.




f. Associate members are those students who have been accepted

for association by a Chapter but who have not participated in the Initiation Ritual.

Sec. 2. Manner of Association. Chapters shall associate, initiate, and educate men only in strict accordance with the Laws of the Fra-ternity.

Code VI-1. Voting on Prospective Associate Members. A vote for the association of a man to the Fraternity may be taken at any scheduled meeting, provided a quorum of ac-tive members and associate members is present. A pro-spective associate member’s name must be proposed by one active member of the Chapter and the proposal sec-onded by another. The number of favorable votes neces-sary to accept a prospective associate member shall be determined by the Chapter in its Bylaws provided that no Chapter shall require less than 66 percent favorable vote nor more than 87 percent favorable vote of those present and voting. The Chapter may set a minimum favorable vote as low as 51percent on association if the institution so requires. A member abstaining is not counted as having voted favorably or unfavorably on the candidate.

A Chapter, in its bylaws, may provide that a minimum per-

centage of those present shall vote before the prospective associate member is accepted. This percentage shall not exceed 50 percent. Where only the minimum number of unfavorable votes is cast, the member or members voting negatively, whether or not a secret ballot has been cast, shall, upon request of any member, declare themselves and give reasons for so voting. Whereupon another vote shall be taken on the prospective associate member in which at least one unfavorable vote over the minimum number above specified shall be required to reject the pro-spective associate member. A member voting unfavorably who, under the above circumstances, refuses to declare his reason for voting negatively shall be regarded as hav-




ing surrendered his original ballot as if he had never voted. Code VI-2. Scholastic Requirements of Associate Mem-

bership and Initiation. To be eligible for associate membership or initiation, a man must have been granted unconditional admission to the institution, unless he has completed one or more terms of college work in which case he must have achieved both during the previous grading period and by cumulative average, a scholastic average which shall be determined by the Chapter in its Bylaws, but which shall not be less than a 2.25 (on a 4.0 scale) or the all-men’s average (if this information is avail-able), whichever is the lesser, but in any event not less than the scholastic average required for graduation. In no case shall any Chapter be authorized to waive existing col-lege or university requirements for association or initiation. The Grand High Zeta shall be empowered by petition to adjust academic requirements on certain campuses.

To be eligible for association or initiation, each prospective

associate member or candidate shall be required to author-ize the college or university to inform the High Sigma whether or not that person’s scholastic average meets the requirements of this section.

Code VI-3. Special Powers and Limitations of the Com-

mittee on Membership. Should it be deemed necessary by the vote of the Chapter, that body, during the “recruit-ment season,” may grant to the Committee on Membership (or Recruitment) the absolute right to offer or decline to of-fer associate membership, or order some member or members to offer associate membership, to any individual deemed worthy of association by the Committee on Mem-bership. Should such powers be granted to the Committee on Membership, a subsequent vote must be taken prior to




initiation, according to the method of voting as outlined in Code VI-11.

Code VI-4. Notification of Parents. At the time a man is as-

sociated he shall be given a written statement, standard-ized by each Chapter for its own use, a copy of which shall be sent to his parents or guardian, outlining fully the finan-cial and moral obligations of an associate member, the costs of membership, and the duties and responsibilities of his affiliation.

Code VI-5. Long-term Associate Membership Not Permit-

ted. Associate membership in a Chapter shall be termi-nated automatically after the expiration of 15 calendar months, whether consecutive or not, providing that at least two regular initiations shall have been held during such pe-riod. If not more than one regular initiation shall have been held during the 15- month period, the associate member-ship shall be terminated automatically upon the holding of the first regular initiation following the 15-month period of associate membership. A person whose associate mem-bership has been terminated pursuant to the provisions of this section shall not thereafter be initiated unless authori-zation therefor is given by the Grand High Zeta.

Code VI-6. Termination of Associate Membership. Asso-

ciate membership may be terminated at any time by a vote of the active members present and voting, provided the ac-tion on such motion lies on the table for one week prior to termination. The number of votes necessary to continue associate membership shall be the same as the number required by the Chapter Bylaws to accept a candidate for initiation at the time of the final vote for initiation. Associate membership shall be automatically terminated if an associ-ate member shall have failed for each of two successive




semesters or three successive quarters to maintain the scholastic average required for graduation by the institu-tion. An associate member who is disassociated for scho-lastic reasons may be reassociated in the manner provided in Code VI-1 if he achieves during any subsequent grading period the scholastic average for graduation.

Code VI-7. Reassociation. A former associate member may be

reassociated only in the manner provided in Code VI-1. A former associate member who is reassociated shall be subject to all requirements of the Laws of the Fraternity and the Chapter, except that he shall not be required to pay the General Fraternity Associate Member Fee a sec-ond time. The prohibition against long-term associate membership contained in Code VI-5 shall not be extended by virtue of the provisions hereof. A former associate member who is reassociated must be approved for initia-tion in the manner prescribed in Code VI-11 following his reassociation, notwithstanding the fact that he may have been approved for initiation prior to being disassociated.

Code VI-8. Transfer of Associate Membership. An associ-

ate member who transfers to another college or university shall not automatically be entitled to transfer his associate membership. Such transfer student, however, may be as-sociated by the Chapter located at the new institution pro-vided he meets all the requirements of the Chapter and the General Fraternity. The General Fraternity Associate Member Fee shall not be payable again in the event of the reassociation under these circumstances.

Code VI-9. Instruction of Associate Members and Initi-

ates. Each Chapter shall adopt a definite program of study on the history, organization, administration, and ideals of Lambda Chi Alpha, minimum requirements for which shall




be formulated under the direction of the Grand High Zeta. This course of study shall be provided for the particular benefit of associate members and initiates.

Code VI-10. Hazing of Associate Members and Initiates.

Hazing of associate members and initiates shall not be permitted at any time, whether on or off Fraternity prem-ises. Hazing is defined as any action taken or situation created intentionally to produce physical discomfort or mental discomfort by embarrassment, harassment, or ridi-cule.

Code VI-11. Voting on Candidates for Initiation. A vote for

membership may be taken at any meeting of the Chapter, provided a majority of the active initiated members are present. A candidate’s name must be proposed by one ac-tive member of the Chapter and the proposal seconded by another. The final vote on a candidate for initiation shall be held at a time to be determined by the Chapter. The num-ber of favorable votes necessary to accept a candidate for initiation shall be determined by the Chapter in its Bylaws, provided that no Chapter shall require less than 66 percent favorable vote nor more than 87 percent favorable vote of those present and voting. A Chapter may set a minimum favorable vote as low as 51 percent if the institution so re-quires. A member abstaining is not counted as having voted favorably or unfavorably on the candidate for initia-tion.

A Chapter, in its Bylaws, may provide that a minimum per-

centage of votes be cast by those present at the meeting before the candidate for initiation is accepted. This per-centage shall not exceed 50 percent. Where only the minimum number of unfavorable votes is cast, the active member or members voting negatively, whether or not a secret ballot has been cast, shall, upon request of any




member, declare themselves and give reasons for so vot-ing. Whereupon another vote shall be taken on the candi-date for initiation, in which at least one unfavorable vote over the minimum number above specified shall be re-quired to reject the candidate for initiation. A member vot-ing unfavorably who under the above circumstances re-fuses to declare his reason for voting negatively shall be regarded as having surrendered his original ballot as if he had not voted.

Code VI-12. Official Authorization Required to Initiate. No

Chapter or any other group now authorized or to be au-thorized to perform initiations, shall be free to proceed with an initiation, even if in all other respects it is fully author-ized, unless first it shall have obtained from the Office of Administration a written or telegraphic Authorization to Ini-tiate bearing the signature of the Executive Vice President or the ranking officer in the Office of Administration and at-testing to the fact that the candidate’s General Fraternity Associate Member and Initiation Fees have been received by the Office of Administration.

Sec. 3. Membership Requirements for All Initiates. The General Fraternity is and shall remain the sole and final authority with re-spect to the requisites for membership in Lambda Chi Alpha. Only the following shall be eligible for membership in Lambda Chi Alpha: College men of good moral character whose ideals, characteristics, and attainments are such as will make them com-patible, congenial, and worthy members of the Fraternity, who comply with the Laws of the Fraternity, and who are not mem-bers of any unit of any similar national general social college fra-ternity or any similar local general social college fraternities, clubs, or other groups of like character at the college or univer-sity at which the Chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha initiating them is situated.




All initiates, except honorary and faculty members at the time of

initiation, shall be either students at the college or university where a Chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha is established or former active members of a local society to which a Lambda Chi Alpha charter has been granted, except that, in unusual cases, students or instructors otherwise meeting the regular requirements for membership may be initiated with the special permission of the Grand High Zeta.

No candidate of whatever membership classification shall be

initiated unless he shall have paid in full, in cash, in advance, the Initiation Fee of the Chapter into which he is received.

Sec. 4. Honorary and Faculty Membership. The Grand High Zeta shall have the authority to authorize the initiation of honorary and faculty members who have been nominated by a Chapter, pursuant to the following provisions and procedures:

a. Method of Selection. Balloting on candidates for honorary or

faculty membership by a Chapter shall be conducted in the same manner as provided in Code VI-11. Balloting must be planned at least 45 days prior to the scheduled initiation date and voting shall be by written ballot.

b. Method of Recommendation. Chapters shall recommend

candidates for honorary or faculty membership by petition on a form provided by the Office of Administration. The petition must be supported by at least three letters of recommendation that attest to the character of the candidate and indicate evidence of his demonstrated interest in and service to the Fraternity.

c. Petition. A petition for honorary or faculty membership shall be

submitted to the Office of Administration at least 30 days prior




to the proposed initiation date for the candidate.

d. Use of Discretion. Chapters should use discretion when dis-cussing with possible candidates the question of membership, since the final authorization for approval of honorary and faculty initiations rests with the Grand High Zeta.

Sec. 5. Methods of Initiation. Under normal conditions, a member shall be initiated by taking part in the Initiation Ritual. Excep-tions shall be permitted only in the following cases:

a. Initiation of an Honorary or Faculty Member. An honor-

ary or faculty member may be initiated by witnessing the exem-plification of the Initiation Ritual in its entirety, and by taking the Oaths.

b. At the Time of the Installation of a Chapter or Estab-

lishment of a Colony. In such a case only one member of the incoming Unit shall take the part of a candidate. All other mem-bers of the incoming Unit shall take the Oaths, however, and shall witness the Initiation Ritual.

c. Unusual Circumstances. Under unusual conditions, such as

in time of war or when the candidate is at the point of death or is suddenly leaving the country or is at such great distance from any Chapter that return for initiation is impracticable, the candi-date may hear the Initiation Ritual read by a duly initiated mem-ber in good standing and shall take the Oaths with said member as a witness. Initiations of this type shall be conducted only with the special authority of the Grand High Pi.

Sec. 6. Rights and Duties of Members. All rights, duties, privileges, and obligations of membership in the Fraternity are reserved and

Code VI-13. Certificates of Membership. Every member ini-tiated into the Fraternity shall receive a Certificate of Mem-




restricted for members of Lambda Chi Alpha unless otherwise provided in the Constitution and Statutory Code. Only duly initi-ated members and associate members who meet the membership requirements specified in Article VI, Sec. 3 of the Constitution shall have any privileges of membership, participation, or asso-ciation except as may be provided in the Laws of the Fraternity or as specifically authorized by the Grand High Zeta. No active member in good standing will be discriminated against, nor shall his right to attend meetings, vote, or hold office be denied or abridged. Faculty members or alumni members may vote or hold office in a Chapter only with the consent of the Chapter and the Grand High Zeta. Cessation of a college course of study shall not be considered as canceling the general fact of membership or re-ducing or modifying the moral obligation of a member to the Fraternity. Membership shall be for life, and shall be terminated only by death, resignation, or expulsion. In addition to these rights and duties, and those included elsewhere in the Laws of the Fraternity, each member shall have the following specific powers and obligations:

a. To abide by the Laws, customs, traditions, and usages of the Fra-

ternity.

b. To pay promptly all legally assessed dues, service charges, and fines.

c. To attend all regular meetings and all official functions of the

Fraternity or its Units when possible.

d. To put forth a definite effort to assist in the acquisition of new members of desirable type.

e. To live in and take all meals at the Chapter house, where these

facilities are provided by the Chapter except as provided in Arti-cle VI, Sec. 7.

bership attesting to his affiliation with Lambda Chi Alpha, bearing the seal of the Fraternity, and the signatures of the Grand High Alpha, Grand High Gamma, and the High Al-pha and High Gamma of the Chapter into which the mem-ber is received.

Code VI-14. Membership Card. Upon initiation, each member

shall be sent from the Office of Administration a member-ship card attesting to his initiation in the Fraternity.

Code VI-15. Certificate of Transfer. An active member who

transfers to a college or university other than the one at which he was initiated may affiliate with the Chapter lo-cated at such institution provided he presents a Certificate of Transfer from his initiating Chapter attesting to his good standing with his Chapter.

Code VI-16. Termination of Period of Affiliation. A member

who has affiliated with an a Chapter other than his own may terminate said affiliation at any time provided he is in good standing or is officially released by said Chapter. If a member terminates his affiliation, he may not reaffiliate without approval of a majority vote of said Chapter. Noth-ing further is required if the said member wishes to rein-state his active membership in his own Chapter.

Code VI-17. Status of Recent Graduates. Recent graduates

or others who have permanently left their respective uni-versities, if in good standing at the time, shall be entitled to receive alumni cards certifying to the fact upon request to the Office of Administration.




Sec. 7. Active and Associate Member Dues Requirements; Pro-visions for Inactive Status.

a. Every active and associate member who is an undergraduate stu-

dent at the institution where his Chapter is located shall be re-quired to pay local and General Fraternity dues and fees unless he has been granted inactive status as provided below, or unless Article VI, Sec. 7-c is applicable. An active or associate member who defaults in the payment of dues or other obligations owed by him to his Chapter shall be automatically suspended.

b. An active member may be granted inactive status by the Grand

High Zeta in case of undue financial hardship upon written peti-tion approved by his Chapter and by the Executive Vice Presi-dent or an administrative officer of the Fraternity appointed by the Grand High Zeta. The inactive status is to extend through the end of the academic period for which requested. The inactive member shall not be entitled to vote in Chapter meetings, hold office, represent his Chapter, or exercise other rights and privi-leges reserved for active members, however, he shall retain the right to attend Chapter meetings and initiations.

c. A member who is married, or is classified as a graduate student,

or who has the equivalent professional status at the institution in which he is enrolled, has the option to remain active in the Chap-ter, pay local and General Fraternity dues or fees, and live in or take meals at the Chapter house. A member who is participating in a study abroad program that takes him outside the country of his Chapter for not less than a full semester, or a similar univer-sity-sponsored domestic-based program that removes him from campus for not less than a full semester, shall be deemed an in-active member for that period of time he is so participating in the program, and will not be required to pay General Fraternity dues or fees. Such a member will automatically regain active member status upon completion of the study abroad or domestic-based program. A member who has paid dues and other charges for




each of eight full semesters, 12 full quarters, or the equivalent thereof, shall have the option of declaring himself inactive. Where such a member desires to vote or hold office, he shall pay General Fraternity active dues and Chapter active dues, and ful-fill all other obligations of active membership; or where such a member desires otherwise to represent the Chapter or participate in the social, philanthropic, athletic, or other programming of the Chapter, he shall pay General Fraternity active dues and in addi-tion such proportion of Chapter active dues as the Chapter deems proportionate to the member’s participation in Fraternity activi-ties.

Sec. 8. Housing Requirements. Every active and associate member shall be required to live in and take meals at the Chapter house where such facilities are provided, unless excused by the Execu-tive Committee or Article VI, Sec. 7-c is applicable.

Sec. 9. Registration of Members. Chapters, in recording data con-cerning initiates, shall use only the system devised for this pur-pose by the Laws of the Fraternity.

Code VI-21. Registration of Initiates. There shall be kept in the Office of Administration a record of every initiate, show-ing his full name, home address, present address, Chapter designation, date of initiation, course, and class.

Code VI-22. Numbering of Initiates. Each initiate shall be as-

signed a Zeta number upon completion of initiation. The series of Zeta numbers for each Chapter shall start with one and continue upward regularly without interruption. There shall be no changing of Zeta numbers after they have been reported to the Office of Administration as a part of the initiate’s biographical record, and Zeta numbers shall remain on the roll of the Chapter in cases of death, resignation, and expulsion and never be reassigned.

Code VI-23. Definition of Good Standing. Any member,




whether an undergraduate or an alumnus, shall be in good standing only if (1) he is a fully initiated member under proper authority, (2) he has fully paid all financial obliga-tions owed for more than 30 days to any Chapter and to the General Fraternity, and (3) he is not suspended or ex-pelled by action of any Unit of the Fraternity, or of any col-lege or university, subject to review by the Grand High Zeta. Except as provided in Code X-16, any active or alumnus member who has been suspended by a Chapter shall not attain good standing until and unless he is re-turned to good standing by such Chapter.

Code VI-24. Members in Good Standing at Time of Revocation. Members of a Chapter in good standing at the time of the revocation of the Chapter’s charter, shall continue to be members in good standing in the General Fraternity.



Article VII

Finances

Constitution (Article VII) Statutory Code (Article VII)

Sec. 1. Taxation. The General Assembly shall have power to levy and regulate the taxation of the membership individually or by groups for the maintenance and development of the Fraternity.

Sec. 2. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Fraternity shall end on June 30.



Funds, Allocations, and Procedures


Sec. 3. Funds. The funds of the Fraternity shall be set aside in such special accounts with such designations and subject to such rules and regulations as shall be provided by the Statutory Code or by action of the General Assembly or Grand High Zeta.

Code VII-1. Preparation of Budget. The Office of Administra-tion shall prepare the financial budget of the Fraternity prior to the beginning of the fiscal year and present the same to the Grand High Zeta for final consideration and adoption. In case of a failure to adopt a new budget before the be-ginning of a new fiscal year, the appropriations of the last preceding regularly adopted budget shall be deemed re-adopted and reappropriated until superseded by a new budget.

Code VII-2. Charter Fee. The charter fee for a Colony shall be

$100, payable by the petitioning body prior to installation and shall be allocated to the General Operating Fund.

Code VII-3. General Fraternity Associate Member Fee—

Amount and Allocation. The General Fraternity Asso-ciate Member Fee shall be $65.00 for each undergraduate associate member and shall not be refundable. It shall be allocated to the General Operating Fund.

Code VII-4. General Fraternity Initiation Fee—Amount

and Allocation.

a. The General Fraternity Initiation Fee for each undergradu-ate or graduate student shall be $170.

b. The General Fraternity Initiation Fee for each faculty, or

honorary initiate shall be $50, payable before initiation. It shall be allocated to the General Operating Fund.

Code VII-5. Associate Member and Initiation Fees Must

be Paid in Cash. Associate Member and Initiation Fees,




both local and General Fraternity, shall be paid in advance in cash, and not by note or any other method. Initiation of those unable to pay their fees shall be delayed until they can pay them. Chapter Bylaws shall include clauses re-peating this requirement.

Code VII-6. General Fraternity Active Dues. On October 15

and February 15 of each year, each Chapter shall pay The Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., General Fraternity Ac-tive Dues for every active member and associate member not initiated during the academic term of his association, said dues to be allocated to the General Operating Fund of the General Fraternity.

Effective October 15, 2006, General Fraternity Active Dues

shall be $60.00. Code VII-7. Chapter Regulation of Dues. A Chapter may

regulate its own dues and fees provided they are not below the amounts herein provided.

Code VII-8. Basic Chapter Fee. On October 15 and February

15 of each year, in addition to those fees described in Code VII-6 hereof, each Chapter shall pay The Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., a Basic Chapter Fee, said fee to be allocated to the General Operating Fund of the General Fraternity.

Effective October 15, 2006, the Basic Chapter Fee shall be

$200.00. Effective October 15, 2007, the Basic Chapter Fee shall be






$800.00. Colonies are exempt from the Basic Chapter Fee. Code VII-9. Accrual of Dues During Suspension. Sus-

pended members shall be required to pay, prior to rein-statement, a reinstatement fee at least equal to the regular Chapter dues and the General Fraternity Active Dues ac-crued during the term of suspension. The High Tau shall remit to the Office of Administration any General Fraternity Active Dues so collected.

Code VII-10. General Operating Fund.

a. There shall be a General Operating Fund to which shall be charged all of the expenses of maintaining the administra-tion of the General Fraternity, including, but without re-stricting, the generality of the following:

1. Inspection of, and service to, Chapters.

2. Instruction of Chapter officers.

3. Publication of a magazine and other periodicals.

The provision for subscriptions to the magazine of not less than 30 years’ duration to those members who contributed to this purpose in their General Fraternity Initiation Fees prior to June 30, 1952, and of life subscriptions to members who pur-chased them, shall be a primary charge against the Fund.




4. Maintenance of membership rolls and other re-cords.

5. Salaries of Administrative Staff.

6. Retirement fund for employees.

7. Maintenance of a headquarters building.

8. Taxes and insurance.

9. Maintenance of an alumni relations program.

10. Relations with other general fraternities and the

general public.

11. Holding of General Assemblies, except that a sepa-rate accounting of the expenditures pertaining thereto shall be kept.

12. Depreciation of headquarters furnishings and

equipment on a basis determined by the Grand High Zeta, and allocating such amounts to the General Fraternity Headquarters Building Fund as a reserve for the replacement of such furnishings and equipment.

b. The Fund shall be charged with all the direct expenses of

the General Assembly, including the following items:

1. Expenses incurred by members of the Grand High Zeta in connection with their attendance at, and their transportation to and from, the General As-sembly.




2. Expense allowance for Official Delegates of Chap-ters in attendance at a General Assembly.

c. Prior to each General Assembly, the Grand High Zeta shall

determine the basis on which expenses of the Grand High Zeta members, Official Delegates of Chapters, other rep-resentatives, guests, and officials shall be paid, provided that a transportation allowance shall be supplied to the Of-ficial Delegates of Chapters of not less than that of round-trip fare by common carrier, between the city in which the Chapter is located and the city in which the General As-sembly is held, provided such Delegates are in atten-dance.

d. The Fund shall be credited with revenue from the following

sources:

1. General Fraternity Associate Member Fees as set forth in Code VII-3.

2. A proportion of General Fraternity Initiation Fees as

set forth in Code VII-4.

3. General Fraternity Active Dues as set forth in Code VII-6.

4. Alumni contributions to the extent set forth in Code

VII-18.

5. Income from the sale of supplies.

6. Colony charter fees.

e. Emergency and chattel mortgage loans may be made from the Fund to Chapters and House Corporations in accor-




dance with the provisions of Code VII-30 and Code VII-31.

f. Income from investments of the Fund shall be allocated to the General Endowment Fund to be used for tax-exempt purposes.

Code VII-11. [Open] Code VII-12. [Open] Code VII-13. Contingency Fund.

a. There shall be a Contingency Fund to which shall be cred-ited such amounts as the Grand High Zeta may, from time to time, transfer from balances in the General Operating Fund or the General Endowment Fund.

b. The assets of the Fund shall be invested in cash and secu-

rities of the type specified in Code VII-19.

c. The purpose of the Fund is to provide for deficits and con-tingencies in the operations of the General Fraternity dur-ing a period of economic recession or other emergency pe-riod.

d. Investment income from the Fund shall be allocated to the

General Endowment Fund to be used for tax-exempt pur-poses.

Code VII-14. General Fraternity Headquarters Building

Fund.

a. There shall be a Headquarters Building Fund that shall in-dicate the cost of the land and buildings acquired for the headquarters of the General Fraternity, together with the




provision for depreciation pertaining thereto.

b. Investment income from the Fund shall be allocated to the General Endowment Fund to be used for tax-exempt pur-poses.

c. The depreciation expense of headquarters furnishings and

equipment of the General Operating Fund shall be allo-cated to the General Fraternity Headquarters Building Fund as a reserve for the replacement of such furnishings and equipment.

Code VII-15. Rehabilitation Reserve.

a. There shall be a Rehabilitation Reserve as part of the General Endowment Fund, to which shall be credited:

1. The net assets received from any inactive Chapter

or House Corporation.

2. Donations for the revival of a designated Chapter (hereafter referred to as designated assets), or for any Chapter (hereafter referred to as non-designated assets).

b. Such assets or donations shall be accounted for sepa-

rately from the funds of the General Fraternity and shall be invested within the investment guidelines approved by the Grand High Zeta.

c. The investment income from said Rehabilitation Reserve

shall be allocated to the General Endowment Fund to be used for tax-exempt purposes.

d. The Grand High Zeta, upon request from members whom

it deems to be invested with the proper authority, shall re-




mit to a reactivated Chapter or House Corporation such designated assets as may have been placed to its credit. The Grand High Zeta may also remit to any reactivated Chapter such amounts from the non-designated assets as it deems desirable.

Code VII-16. General Endowment Fund.

a. There shall be a General Endowment Fund to which shall be allocated:

1. All investment income from the Endowment Fund,

Contingency Fund, General Operating Fund, and General Fraternity Headquarters Building Fund.

2. Investment income from the Rehabilitation Reserve

as provided in Code VII-15(c).

3. Such amounts as the Grand High Zeta may from time to time transfer from balances in the General Operating Fund or the Contingency Fund.

b. The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide a capital sum

for investment. Effective July 1, 1970, all investment in-come received or earned after that date is to be retained by the Fund and used or set aside for the following pur-poses:

1. Scholarships.

2. Loans on local Chapter housing.

3. Leadership and citizenship schools and services.

4. Any other educational or charitable activities ex-




empt from taxation under the provisions of the In-ternal Revenue Code and amendments thereto.

b. The composition of the assets of the Fund shall be in cash

and investments of the type set forth in Code VII-19. Code VII-17. Unused Dues and Fees. Unused money paid to

the treasury of the General Fraternity as dues or fees shall not be refunded in cases of resignation or expulsion, but shall inure to the permanent benefit of the fund for which collected.

Code VII-18. Alumni Contributions.

a. The Grand High Zeta may, in its discretion, solicit contribu-tions from alumni members for the maintenance or en-dowment of the General Fraternity.

b. The Office of Administration is authorized on behalf of the

General Fraternity to accept contributions and gifts from any source, either for specific or for general purposes, which are not contrary to the best interests of the Frater-nity.

Code VII-19. Depositing and Investing Funds. Investment

of Fraternity funds shall be made within the investment guidelines approved by the Grand High Zeta. The Grand High Zeta may hire qualified agents in the management of the investments.



Chapter Financial Operations


Code VII-20. Chapter Financial Reports and Control. Each Chapter shall provide to the Office of Administration a fi-nancial report for each month of the school year. Except as authorized by the Grand High Zeta, each Chapter owning real property shall employ a professional accounting ser-vice in rendering its reports, or shall have its reports au-dited by an alumnus or faculty member approved by the Office of Administration.

Code VII-21. Uniform Chapter Accounting. The Grand High Zeta may organize and enforce a uniform system of book-keeping for the Chapters, Chapter Alumni Organizations, and City or Area Alumni Associations.

Code VII-22. Reserve Fund Required. Each Chapter shall maintain a Reserve Fund to be used for furnishing or re-furnishing, repairs, improvements, construction, and/or purchase of a housing facility. Throughout the academic year, the regular dues of every undergraduate member, both associate and active member, shall include an amount for said fund of not less than $4 per month for Chapters owning or renting houses, and $2.50 per month for Chapters which are not housed or which occupy college or university housing. Such money shall be turned over to the Chapter House Corporation or, if no House Corporation exists, to the treasurer of the Chapter Alumni Organization or to a bonded alumni trustee for safekeeping and invest-ment, and shall not be commingled with Chapter funds or used for any purpose whatever except as above stated, and then only through the agency holding such funds. In




case of a Chapter where the Grand High Zeta believes special conditions exist, which render strict application of the above provisions unnecessary or unfair, it may author-ize such exceptions as to the amount, purpose, and use of such funds as it considers desirable.

Code VII-23. Compulsory Plans of Chapter Financing. The Grand High Zeta may require any Chapter to adopt a funding, endowment, or building plan, whereby the Chap-ter may develop more substantial financial support by alumni members and a more stable scheme for house management and ownership. Before any Chapter or any group of individuals acting for it may buy or build a Chapter house, the Chapter concerned shall make a report to the Grand High Zeta certifying to its having complied with the following provisions:

a. The Chapter shall be prepared to handle the transaction

through a House Corporation composed of its own mem-bers, and the majority of the directors of this House Corpo-ration shall be alumni members. This provision in an ex-ceptional case may be waived by the Grand High Zeta.

b. Before contracting for the new house, the Chapter shall

possess liquid assets or a building lot valued at least one-fifth of the cost of the new property.

c. The Chapter must be prepared to operate on a budget es-

tablished by a contractual agreement between the House Corporation and the Chapter.

d. The Chapter must have adopted a plan whereby every

member initiated thereafter shall become obligated to con-tribute to a house purchase fund as an active member and as an alumnus.




e. The Chapter must have in operation a clause providing for

automatic suspension for nonpayment of bills and provid-ing further for a hearing for expulsion where suspension proves ineffective.



House Corporation Operations


Code VII-24. Incorporation. Each Chapter, before purchasing any real property, shall cause to be formed a House Cor-poration incorporated under the laws of the state or prov-ince in which the property is located to hold title to such property.

Code VII-25. Annual Report of House Corporation. Each House Corporation shall be required to file in duplicate an annual financial report on a form provided by the Office of Administration. One copy shall be filed with the Office of Administration and the other with the High Tau of the Chapter. Such report shall record the disposition of funds collected from the Chapter during the year and shall in-clude a balance sheet of assets and liabilities. The Bylaws of each House Corporation shall include these provisions.

Code VII-26. Insurance of Chapter Property. Each Chapter owning property shall insure its real property and house-hold goods against destruction, natural damage, theft and vandalism, for a minimum of 80 percent of its replacement value, except where such coverage for theft and/or vandal-ism is prohibitively expensive, in which case large deducti-bles for the perils of theft and/or vandalism may be pur-chased where feasible. Chapters shall present satisfactory evidence of such insurance to the Office of Administration. Exceptions to the above shall be submitted to the Grand High Zeta for approval.



Loans to Aid Chapters


Code VII-27. Application for Loans for House Building or Real Estate Improvement. Chapters that have already complied with the foregoing provisions herein may file ap-plications for loans from General Fraternity funds for the purpose of assisting in the financing of Chapter homes. Such applications shall be made in writing according to forms adopted and provided by the Grand High Zeta. To the extent provided in Code VII-28, the Grand High Zeta shall have power to approve loans upon proper applica-tions and authorize the advancement of Fraternity funds thereupon, provided that such loans, the security therefor, and the terms and conditions thereof shall have been made in compliance with the minimum requirements of the Statutory Code and with rules and regulations by the Grand High Zeta not inconsistent therewith.

Code VII-28. Real Estate Loans to Chapters. Loans for the building, purchase, and improvement of real estate and houses for the benefit of undergraduate Chapters may be made by action of the Grand High Zeta if the security therefore is to be a first mortgage, first trust deed, second mortgage, second trust deed, third mortgage, third trust deed, or assigned lease. However, all such loans shall be made under the following conditions:

a. The borrower shall be a House Corporation formed under

the laws of the state or province in which the Chapter is lo-cated.

b. No first mortgage or first trust deed loan shall exceed 60

percent of the reasonable market value of that property. No




loan secured by a second mortgage, second trust deed, third mortgage, third trust deed, or assigned lease shall exceed 20 percent of the reasonable market value of that property. Reasonable market value shall be determined in every case upon a thorough knowledge of both the as-sessed and appraised values.

c. The total unpaid amounts of all loans and liens on any one

property shall not exceed 100 percent of the reasonable market value of such property.

d. It shall be required that title to the real property involved be

vested in the Fraternity, one of its Units, or the House Cor-poration of one of its Units unless title is vested in the insti-tution at which the Chapter is located, or in the city, state or province, or agency thereof, wherein such institution is located, and there exists a lease with, or for the borrower with, at least 25 years unexpired at the time of such loan. In the latter instance, precaution shall be taken to afford every possible protection to the Fraternity to assure the re-payment of its loan. The interest rate on a loan in such in-stance shall be a minimum of five percent per annum.

e. The interest rate shall be that deemed reasonable by the

Grand High Zeta.

f. The period of amortization shall not exceed 25 years.

g. Interest and amortization payments shall be made in eight installments each year according to a stipulated schedule, provided, however, that any installment may be paid before it becomes due with proper adjustments in interest.

h. The Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the House

Corporation requesting a loan shall include, or shall be amended to include, a provision which specifies that, in the




event the charter of the Chapter for whose benefit the loan is granted is suspended or revoked, all assets of the Chap-ter and the House Corporation remaining after the payment of debts shall become the property of the General Frater-nity to be held in trust for said Chapter should it be reacti-vated. Such funds shall be allocated to the Rehabilitation Reserve of the General Endowment Fund as provided in Code VII-15.

Code VII-29. Administration of Loans. In case of default in the payment of any such loan or any interest due thereon, or in case the Chapter house shall be destroyed or not maintained in good condition and repair, or in case of waste or failure to pay taxes or assessments, or failure to procure or renew insurance, or in case of the breach of any of the terms and conditions of such loan agreement, then and thereafter it shall be the duty of the proper officers of the Fraternity to exercise all legal or equitable rights it may have in respect thereto. It shall be the duty of the Grand High Zeta to adopt a set of reasonable rules and regula-tions and forms for the administration of Chapter loans which shall not be inconsistent with any of the provisions hereof.

Code VII-30. Chattel Mortgage Loans. Loans for the pur-chase of furniture, fixtures, and appliances for Chapters may be made by action of the Grand High Zeta. The secu-rity therefor shall be a chattel mortgage. All such loans shall be made under the following conditions:

a. Such chattels shall be purchased exclusively for use in or

upon the premises occupied by or used as the headquar-ters of the Chapter.




b. The borrower shall be a House Corporation under the laws of the state or province in which the Chapter is located.

c. No chattel mortgage shall exceed $15,000.

d. No chattel mortgage shall exceed 60 percent of the pur-

chase price of the chattels.

e. The interest rate on chattel mortgage loans shall be deter-mined by the Grand High Zeta.

f. The period of amortization shall not exceed five years.

g. Interest and amortization payments shall be made in eight

installments each year according to a stipulated schedule, provided, however, that any installment may be paid before it becomes due with proper adjustments in interest.

Code VII-31. Emergency Loans to Chapters. Loans for re-habilitation of the undergraduate Chapters, including sus-pended Chapters, may be made by the Grand High Zeta provided, however, that at no time shall the unamortized total of all such loans exceed five percent of the investment funds described in Article III, Section 6-d of the Constitu-tion. All such loans shall be made under the following con-ditions:

a. No loan to any Chapter shall exceed $10,000.

b. Security shall consist of a resolution from the Chapter Ex-

ecutive Committee and signed by the High Pi authorizing the borrowing of the funds, as well as a promissory note executed by the High Alpha of the Chapter and approved by the Executive Vice President of the Fraternity or the ranking executive officer in the Office of Administration.




c. The interest rates charged on such loans shall be deter-

mined by the Grand High Zeta.

d. Interest and amortization payments shall be made in eight installments each year according to a stipulated schedule, provided, however, that any installment may be paid before it becomes due with proper adjustments in interest.

Code VII-32. Requisitions for Expenses. All purchases and expenditures of the General Fraternity in excess of $3,000 shall be made only upon requisitions regularly approved by a member of the Grand High Zeta provided that no mem-ber of that body may approve his own requisition, unless said purchase and/or expenditure has previously been ap-proved by the Grand High Zeta. This statute shall not apply to any expenditure regularly provided for by law.

Code VII-33. Bonding of Financial Officers. All elected or appointed officers and employees of the General Fraternity and of its Chapters, including financial advisers, fiscal agents, accountants, and purchasing agents, and all offi-cers of House Corporations, shall be bonded for a mini-mum of $5,000 each by a reputable security company se-lected by the Grand High Zeta. The Executive Vice Presi-dent or the ranking officer in the Office of Administration shall be and hereby is authorized to contract for all bonds for the Fraternity or its Units, and shall bill them at the regular rate according to the amount of the bonds sub-scribed for.

Code VII-34. Auditing Books. The books of the General Fra-ternity shall be audited at the end of each fiscal year by a




certified public accountant selected by the Grand High Zeta.

Code VII-35. General Liability Coverage. The Grand High Zeta shall be authorized to secure comprehensive liability insurance and additional umbrella liability coverage for each Chapter, the premiums for which shall be paid semi-annually by the Chapters based on the number of under-graduate members reported on October 1 and February 1 of each year.



Article VIII

Emblems, Ritual, Regalia, and Awards

Constitution (Article VIII) Statutory Code (Article VIII)

Sec. 1. Description. The emblems and regalia of the Fraternity shall be such as are provided for in the Statutory Code. The complete contents of the Rituals of the Fraternity shall be kept strictly se-cret, except in cases where said Rituals are officially declared to be non-secret. Neither the contents nor any part of the Rituals not officially declared to be non-secret shall be divulged to any non-initiated member, nor shall any non-initiated member be permit-ted to witness its exemplification or any part of the Initiation Ritual, unless he be a legally associated candidate for initiation.

Code VIII-1. Rituals. The Rituals of the Fraternity shall be printed in loose leaf book form and shall be altered as conditions demand in accordance with the recommenda-tions of the Committee on Emblems and Ritual.

Code VIII-2. Memorial Ritual and Funeral Service. The

Memorial Ritual and Funeral Service shall be used at such times and in such manner as shall be recommended by the Committee on Emblems and Ritual.

Code VIII-3. Official Jewelers. The Grand High Zeta may se-

lect Official Jewelers based on quality of workmanship, costs, protection of copyrights, and service to Chapters and members of the Fraternity. Copies of the official Fra-ternity dies and patterns of insignia shall be placed in the custody of the Official Jewelers who shall cast and use of-ficial insignia of the Fraternity as provided by the Laws and practices of Lambda Chi Alpha. The Office of Administra-tion shall supervise the distribution of official jewelry under the contract of the Fraternity with the Official Jewelers. The Office of Administration shall authorize the Official Jewel-ers to deliver an Official Badge only to a member whose General Fraternity Initiation Fee has been paid in the Of-fice of Administration.

Code VIII-4. Official Badge. Every initiate of Lambda Chi Al-

pha is encouraged to obtain and wear an Official Badge. The Official Badge is worn over the heart by initiated members in good standing on the outermost layer of cloth-




ing that is not normally removed, i.e., pull-over sweater, vest, or shirt (when neither of the former is worn). It is worn only on a collared shirt. It is not worn on a jacket of any type including the coat-style sweater. It may also be worn in similar fashion, usually in the miniature or medium size, by a fiancée, wife, mother, or sister of a member in good standing. In unusual cases the badge may be worn by a housemother. The badge guard normally is the Greek let-ter(s) designating the Zeta; without exception the guard is worn by all members so that the guard is clearly below the Delta Pi on the badge. The one authorized variation is that charter members of a chapter may wear the badge of the preceding well-established local society in place of the Zeta designation. The badge is never appropriate on sta-tionery or for similar decorative purposes. The coat of arms, the crucicrescent, or possibly the seal should be used instead.

Code VIII-5. Identification of Official Badges. All Official

Badges hereafter issued to members of the Fraternity shall be engraved with the Greek letter initials of the Subordi-nate Zeta and the Zeta number of the initiate, or other ap-propriate means of specific identification.

Code VIII-6. Right to Wear Official Badge. The Official

Badge of the Fraternity shall be worn only by a fully initi-ated member in good standing or by his mother, sister, wife, or fiancée. This statute shall apply equally to all sizes of the Official Badge.

Code VIII-7. Surrender of Official Badge. Each Official

Badge is the sole property of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fra-ternity and shall be accepted by a member on the condi-tion that he shall not part with it, except as specified in the Laws of the Fraternity. A member shall, without questions,




surrender his Official Badge in cases of suspension, expul-sion, resignation, or at such time and place as the Office of Administration shall designate, being credited with the pur-chase price of the same.

Code VIII-8. Eligibility to Purchase Jewelry. No member or

prospective member or agent thereof shall purchase or at-tempt to purchase an Official Badge until after he has paid his Initiation Fee, both local and General Fraternity, in cash to the High Tau of his initiating Chapter nor until the remit-tance of his General Fraternity Initiation Fee by the High Tau to the Office of Administration.

Code VIII-9. Recovery of Lost or Stolen Official Badges.

It shall be the duty of every member of the Fraternity to re-cover lost or stolen Official Badges from non-members, and the General Fraternity shall reimburse members for amounts expended in the recovery of such Official Badges, provided they are not in excess of the actual value of the Official Badges.

Code VIII-10. Official Associate Member Pin. Every associ-

ate member shall be presented with an Official Associate Member Pin, which shall be worn on apparel deemed ap-propriate by the Chapter. The Official Associate Member Pin is worn by associate members in the same fashion that the Official Badge is worn by initiated members. It never has a guard, however. A chapter may require associate members to wear the Official Associate Member Pin only on occasions at which all initiated members are required to wear the Official Badge. The Official Associate Member Pin should be given the same respect by the wearer as the Official Badge of Lambda Chi Alpha; it is worn only on a collared shirt, vest or pull-over sweater.




Code VIII-11. Official Recognition Button. Every initiate of the Fraternity is entitled to wear an Official Recognition Button on his left coat lapel. The Official Recognition But-ton is in the form of a crucicrescent and is worn only on the left lapel of a suit jacket or sports jacket. It is generally worn by alumni members, by undergraduate members on occasions when the badge would be too formal, or by members who have not purchased a badge. Given the casual purpose of its origin, combined with the goal that all members should be constantly striving for improvement, the crucicrescent may be worn by associate as well as ini-tiated members.

Code VIII-12. Coat of Arms. The Coat of Arms may be used as

a motif for the decoration of stationery, jewelry, silverware, etc. but under no circumstances shall it be applied without the sign of copyright as part of the design, nor shall it be so used without the permission of the Committee on Emblems and Ritual. The Coat of Arms shall be engraved on all Cer-tificates of Membership and all charters. Any reproduction of the Coat of Arms should be of sufficient size that the major components are clearly present. Associate Members are permitted to use the Coat of Arms.

Code VIII-13. Official Seal. The Official Seal of the Fraternity is

restricted to documents of an official nature, and shall ap-pear on all Certificates of Membership and all charters, but shall not be used as a motif for the decoration of station-ery, jewelry, silverware, etc.

Code VIII-14. Official Flag. There shall be an Official Flag of

the Fraternity. The flag may be flown on appropriate occa-sions or placed upon a wall. No special customs exist for its display alone. When the fraternity flag is displayed with the flags of one or more countries, the rules governing the




display of national flags should be consulted. Code VIII-15. Scholarship and Activity Keys. Recognition

keys are authorized as official insignia for the recognition of excellence in scholarship and extracurricular activity. The Office of Administration is authorized to establish rules of eligibility and procedures for wearing these keys.

Code VIII-16. Fraternity Intellectual Property. Any intellec-

tual property of the Fraternity, including all names, mottoes or symbols that are patented, trademarked or copyrighted by the Fraternity, shall only be used in such ways that are approved by the Office of Administration. The Office of Administration shall supervise the use of Fraternity intellec-tual property and shall take appropriate action against any member of the Fraternity, any Unit of the Fraternity, or any other person or organization that may use any Fraternity intellectual property in a way considered improper or offen-sive in the discretion of the Office of Administration.

Code VIII-17. Official Graduation Cords. Where permitted by

the host institution, every member in good standing of Lambda Chi Alpha is entitled to wear Official Graduation Cords emblematic of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity in the colors purple, green and gold. Members may wear only the Official Graduation Cords sponsored by and made available to members by the Fraternity for purchase from approved vendors. A member may wear Official Gradua-tion Cords only during his commencement exercises, or otherwise when he is wearing appropriate graduation rega-lia, and the Cords must be worn about the neck in the tra-ditional and appropriate manner.

Sec. 2. Official Flower. The official flower of the Lambda Chi Alpha




Fraternity shall be the white rose.

Sec. 3. Order of Merit. The Lambda Chi Alpha Order of Merit shall consist of alumni members who have distinguished themselves in service to the Fraternity. They shall be elected and governed by the following regulations:

a. No later than March 1 of each year in which the General Assem-

bly convenes, the Grand High Zeta may elect up to 10 out-standing alumni members to the Lambda Chi Alpha Order of Merit. The Grand High Zeta shall circularize all Subordinate Zetas, all chartered City or Area Alumni Associations, and past and present members of the Grand High Zeta for information and suggestions for nominations to said Order no later than January 1 in a General Assembly year.

b. The distinction of membership in the Order of Merit shall be

conferred upon those elected, either at a General Assembly or elsewhere as the Grand High Zeta may direct.

c. Members in the Order of Merit shall have a vote in the General

Assembly when present at its meetings.

d. Members of the Grand High Zeta and members of the Board of Councilors shall not be eligible for membership in the Order of Merit, except those members whose only service on the Grand High Zeta has been as Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Stu-dent Advisory Committee or as Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Council of Presidents.

Sec. 4. Order of Achievement. The Lambda Chi Alpha Order of Achievement shall consist of alumni members who have distin-guished themselves by outstanding success in the fields of busi-ness, industry, the arts, science, or the professions and thereby




have brought honor and respect to the Fraternity. They shall be elected and governed by the following regulations:

a. On or before January 1 of each college year prior to the conven-

ing of the General Assembly, the Grand High Zeta shall circular-ize all Chapters and their High Pis, all chartered City or Area Alumni Associations, past and present members of the Grand High Zeta, members in the Order of Merit, and members of the Order of Achievement, for information and suggestions on the election of outstanding alumni members to the Order of Achievement. On or before March 15 of that year, the Grand High Zeta may elect up to 10 outstanding alumni members to the Order of Achievement and notify the alumni members elected.

b. The distinction of membership in the Order of Achievement

shall be conferred upon those elected, either at a General As-sembly or elsewhere as the Grand High Zeta may direct.

c. Members shall be presented to the General Assembly when pre-

sent at its meetings.

d. Members of the Grand High Zeta shall not be eligible for mem-bership in the Order of Achievement during their term of service on the Grand High Zeta.

Sec. 5. Order of Interfraternity Service.

a. The Order of Interfraternity Service shall be conferred upon per-sons who have contributed outstanding service in the betterment of all college fraternal organizations by such accomplishments as:

1. Sustained and successful leadership in interfraternity af-

fairs.




2. Significant leadership among educators in the develop-ment of the best relations between college and university administrators and general social fraternities and sorori-ties.

3. Noteworthy contributions in the fields of public and

community relations between fraternities and the com-munities of which they are an integral part.

4. Respected counselors and spokesmen for the important

cause of fraternal ideals to which we all subscribe.

5. Fraternity and sorority members whose unselfish devo-tion to the teachings of their organizations exemplify the finest traditions and concept of fraternal service.

b. Persons upon whom this distinguished award shall be conferred

will be selected and honored in the following manner:

1. The Grand High Zeta shall circularize all Chapters, all past and present members of the Grand High Zeta, all members of the Order of Merit, and all members of the Student Advisory Committee not later than three months prior to each General Assembly for suggestions and rec-ommendations of persons to be considered for the Order of Interfraternity Service.

2. The Grand High Zeta may also secure additional sugges-

tions and recommendations from nonmembers of the Fraternity.

3. Not later than one month prior to each General Assem-

bly, the Grand High Zeta may elect not more than five recipients of the Order of Interfraternity Service.

4. The Order of Interfraternity Service shall be conferred at




the General Assembly or by a member of the Grand High Zeta at a time and place specified by the Grand High Zeta.

5. Recipients of the Order of Interfraternity Service shall be

awarded a suitable medallion, approved by the Commit-tee on Emblems and Ritual, and a certificate approved by the Grand High Zeta.



Article IX

Publications

Constitution (Article IX) Statutory Code (Article IX)

Sec. 1. Official Publications. The Fraternity shall publish an official magazine, to be known as the Cross & Crescent, and such other literature as may from time to time be deemed advisable.

Code IX-1. Official Exoteric Magazine. The Official Exoteric Magazine of the Fraternity shall be officially known and designated as the Cross & Crescent. The frequency of publication of the magazine shall be determined by the Grand High Zeta, provided that the magazine shall not ap-pear less frequently than quarterly. Publication shall be deemed to include electronic posting on the Fraternity's web-based or other similar site.

Code IX-2. Free Life Subscriptions for Ex-Members of

Grand High Zeta. Every officer of the Grand High Zeta having served therein faithfully for a period of at least six months, shall be entitled to receive the Official Exoteric Magazine throughout the remainder of his life in recogni-tion of his services, and the Office of Administration shall enter the names of such members on the list of life sub-scribers.

Code IX-3. Official History. An Official History of the Fraternity

shall be published and periodically extended by the Board of Historians appointed by the Grand High Alpha. The du-ties of this board shall be to gather data and prepare mate-rial for the production of an Official History of The Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. Publication shall be deemed to in-clude electronic posting on the Fraternity's web-based or other similar site.

Code IX-4. Annual Report of the Grand High Alpha. The

Grand High Alpha shall prepare and have distributed an-




nually to all Chapters, all past and present members of the Grand High Zeta, all members of the Order of Merit, and all members of the Student Advisory Committee a report on the state of the General Fraternity.

Code IX-5. Circularizing the Fraternity. No member or Unit

of the Fraternity shall circularize the membership of the Fraternity, or any part thereof, for any reason, business, personal, or otherwise, without first obtaining the consent of the Grand High Zeta. General Fraternity executive or administrative communications, regular Alumni Association communications, or approved Chapter publications shall not be affected by this section.



Chapter Publications


Code IX-6. Chapter Directory. Each Chapter shall be encour-aged to publish every three years a directory of its initiates for distribution to its members. Publication shall be deemed to include electronic posting on the Chapter's web-based or other similar site.

Code IX-7. Frequency of Newsletters. Each Chapter shall prepare and publish at least annually a typewritten, mimeographed, or printed circular or periodical which shall be distributed to all members thereof and to all Chapters, chartered City or Area Alumni Associations, the Executive Vice President, and all members of the Grand High Zeta. All such publications shall at all times be subject to the control of the Grand High Zeta. Publication shall be deemed to include electronic posting on the Chapter's web-based or other similar site.



Article X

Discipline of the Individual Member

Constitution (Article X) Statutory Code (Article X)

Sec. 1. Jurisdiction. Each Unit of the Fraternity, i.e., the Grand High Zeta, the Subordinate Zetas and Colonies, and the City or Area Alumni Associations, shall judge the qualifications and status of its respective members. Each Unit may discipline its members as herein provided and such disciplinary action when properly im-posed upon its members shall be honored and held binding by all other Units and members of the Fraternity. In addition, the Gen-eral Assembly or the Grand High Zeta may judge the qualifica-tions and status of any member or Unit. All disciplinary acts of each Unit shall be in conformity with the Laws of the Fraternity and of the Unit. The Grand High Zeta may review the discipli-nary action of any Unit upon proper appeal or upon its own ini-tiative as outlined in the remainder of Article X. The Grand High Zeta shall serve as the final appeal body of the Fraternity.

Sec. 2. Offenses Defined. Each member shall abide by the Laws of the Fraternity as defined in Article I, Sec. 3 of the Constitution, the Bylaws of his Unit, acts of his Unit, and acts of his Unit’s Ex-ecutive Committee and Officers as provided for by said Laws. A member in violation of any of these Laws is subject to discipli-nary procedures and penalty as set forth herein.

Code X-1. Additional Offenses Enumerated. In addition to general offenses cited in the Constitution, Article X, Sec. 2 above, other specific offenses are:

a. Conduct unbecoming a gentleman.

b. Slander or libel of the Fraternity, a Unit, or another mem-

ber.

c. Failing to act for the good of the Fraternity or committing an act detrimental to the Fraternity.

d. Violation of an oath of membership.




e. Conviction of a criminal offense which reflects upon the Fraternity.

f. An offense, criminal in nature, against another member, a

Unit of the Fraternity, the University, or the community.

g. Violation of a Mandatory Policy Resolution approved by the General Assembly of the Fraternity.

Sec. 3. Penalties. A member found guilty of any of the above offenses shall upon conviction be subject to one or more of the following penalties:

a. Expulsion (not applicable to an associate member).

b. Suspension.

1. Indefinite period.

2. Designated period.

c. Probation.

d. Fine.

e. Censure.

f. Other lawful penalty.

g. Disassociation from the Fraternity (applicable only to an associ-

ate member). When these penalties are properly imposed upon a member they

shall be honored and held binding by all Units and members of the Fraternity.

Code X-2. Penalties Defined.

a. Expulsion. An expelled member shall:

1. Surrender to the highest ranking Zeta officer of the Unit his official membership certificate, membership card, and his Official Badge, along with all regalia, insignia, clothing, or jewelry bearing any identity with the Fraternity, for which the member shall be justly compensated from Unit funds or for which credit shall be applied to the member’s financial ac-count should he be in arrears to the Unit or the General Fraternity.

2. Remove himself and his personal effects from the

property of the Unit and he may not return on any occasion.

3. Cease to identify himself with the Fraternity, in any

manner, on or off campus.

4. Pay all dues, assessments, and fines or other sums due prior to or at the time of his expulsion.

Any violation by an expelled member of the foregoing provi-sions shall subject him to appropriate civil court action by a




Unit of the Fraternity.

b. Suspension. A member may be suspended for:

1. Indefinite period. A member suspended for an in-definite period shall:

(a) Remove himself and his personal effects

from the Unit’s property and he shall not re-turn for any purpose unless expressly per-mitted to do so by the Executive Committee.

(b) Not attend Fraternity meetings, vote, or hold

office, nor shall he attend any Fraternity so-cial, alumni, or other gathering not attended by the public in general.

(c) Make no application to affiliate with any

other Unit, undergraduate or alumni, of the Fraternity, nor shall he have any more con-tact with any other Unit than he would have with his own Unit as a suspended member.

(d) Pay all dues, assessments, fines, or other

sums due to the Unit prior to or at the time of his suspension.

2. Definite period. A member suspended for a definite

period shall:

(a) Abide by the provisions of Code X-2-b-1 above.

(b) Be entitled to return to good standing at the

end of the designated period of suspension unless he is in violation of said suspension.




(c) Be automatically returned to good standing

unless the Unit’s Executive Committee pro-ceeds with further disciplinary action.

Any violation by the suspended member of any of the forego-ing provisions shall subject him to further appropriate action by the Unit and/or to appropriate civil court action.

c. Probation. A member on probation shall:

1. Follow the limitations, restrictions, and terms of his

probation as set by the Unit.

2. Pay all dues, fees, and assessments taxed against members in good standing by the Unit unless ex-cepted therefrom by the terms of his probation.

3. Pay all General Fraternity dues.

Unless the member on probation is in violation of his proba-tion, he shall be entitled to resume full active status and good standing at the end of his designated period of probation.

d. Fine. A member fined shall, within the time prescribed, pay

his fine to the Unit. Failure to pay a fine shall subject the member to automatic suspension for financial delinquency (Code X-15) or such other action as the Unit may deter-mine.

e. Censure. A member censured shall cease and desist from

the action, conduct, or behavior bringing about the cen-sure. Failure to do so shall subject the censured member to such other action, consistent with Article X, as the Unit may determine.




f. Other Lawful Penalty. The Unit may determine other lawful penalty not in conflict with the Laws of the Fraternity, the University, or society.

g. Disassociation from the Fraternity. A disassociated associ-

ate member shall:

1. Surrender to the chief officer of the Unit all of his regalia, insignia, clothing, or jewelry bearing any identity with the Fraternity, for which the associate member shall be justly compensated from Unit funds or for which credit shall be applied to the as-sociate member’s financial account should he be in arrears to the Unit or the General Fraternity.

2. Remove himself and his personal effects from the

property of the Unit and he may not return on any occasion.

3. Cease to identify himself with the Fraternity, in any

manner, on or off campus.

4. Pay all dues, assessments, and fines or other sums due prior to or at the time of his disassociation.

Any violation by a disassociated associate member of any of the foregoing provisions shall subject him to appropriate civil court action by a Unit of the Fraternity.

Code X-3. Disciplinary Powers of Executive Committee.

The Executive Committee may impose, for cause, any penalty in a private, informal disciplinary hearing at which a member charged shall be entitled to be present and heard. Any member penalized in this manner may appeal the de-cision of the Executive Committee to the Unit. The appeal must be in writing and delivered to the chief officer of the




Unit within ten (10) regular business days (in the case of Chapters ten (10) regular school days) of the Executive Committee’s action. In the interim between the decision of the Executive Committee and the formal disciplinary hear-ing, the status of the accused shall be in accordance with the penalty imposed by the Executive Committee, except that the Executive Committee may, in its discretion, stay the execution of any penalty during said period. In the event of appeal, the Executive Committee shall prepare charges in accordance with the Laws of the Fraternity. If no appeal is made, the finding and sentence of the Executive Committee shall be deemed as final, official, and binding. A full record of the Executive Committee proceedings shall be maintained only as established in Code X-14.

Sec. 4. Dues and Fees During Disciplinary Period. A disciplined member, except one expelled, disassociated, or resigned, shall be required to pay, prior to reinstatement (if reinstated) a fee at least equal to the regular dues of the Unit and any General Fraternity dues accrued during the disciplinary period, unless excepted therefrom by the terms of his probation.

Code X-4. Reinstatement after Penalty.

a. Expulsion. In order to be reinstated after expulsion, the expelled member must present a petition for reinstatement to the Unit that expelled him. This petition shall contain a narrative history of the member, his association with the Fraternity, circumstances of expulsion, and reasons for application of reinstatement. Upon receipt of a petition for reinstatement, the Executive Committee of the Unit shall within 10 days (in the case of Chapters ten (10) regular school days) present to the Unit:

1. The petition.

2. The original transcript from the High Pi’s files or a

copy secured from the General Fraternity.

3. A report on whether or not the member has abided by the penalty imposed (Code X-2-a).




The Unit may then hear statements from members, active or alumni, knowledgeable about facts of the case. The ex-pelled member shall be allowed to attend the hearing and orally present his petition; however, he shall not be present during the voting. A three-fourths favorable vote of a quo-rum of the Unit is necessary for reinstatement either in full or for a lesser disciplinary status. The decision of the Unit, whether favorable or unfavorable, along with a copy of the petition, shall be provided the Unit’s High Pi (or the Grand High Pi, as appropriate—See Code X-14) and one copy shall be forwarded to the General Fraternity by the Unit’s secretary. The Unit may vote to restore the expelled mem-ber to full membership in good standing, restore him to membership on a lesser disciplinary status, or deny his pe-tition. If the vote is unfavorable, the expelled member may not re-present his petition for a period of at least one cal-endar year. The Grand High Zeta may order any expelled member reinstated in full or reinstated and placed on a lesser disciplinary status.

b. Indefinite Suspension. In order to be reinstated, a sus-

pended member shall, in writing, request reinstatement. The written request will be delivered to the Unit’s chief offi-cer. The request shall recite the substance of the factors of the petition described in Code X-4, as above, and the Unit shall also consider the original transcript or charges and whether or not the suspended member has abided by the Penalty (Code X-2-b). The Unit may then hear statements from members, active or alumni, with knowledge of the facts of the case and the Unit may hear from the sus-pended member. The suspended member has the right to be present for this discussion if he so wishes but, he shall not be present during the voting. A majority vote at a meet-ing of the Unit at which a quorum is present is necessary to remove the suspension. The Unit, by a majority vote at a meeting at which a quorum is present, may vote a lesser




penalty in lieu of complete return to good standing. The decision of the Unit shall be communicated, in writing, to the Unit’s High Pi (or the Grand High Pi, as appropriate—See Code X-14) and one copy shall be forwarded to the General Fraternity by the Unit’s secretary. If the vote is un-favorable and the suspension continues, he may not again request reinstatement for a period of sixty calendar days. The Grand High Zeta, in extraordinary circumstances, may order any suspended member reinstated in full or rein-stated and placed on a lesser disciplinary status.

c. Probation. A member on probation may be removed from

probation at any time by a majority vote at a meeting at which a quorum of the Unit is present.

d. Disassociation from the Fraternity. An associate

member disassociated from the Fraternity may be reasso-ciated only as provided for in Code VI-1 and subject to conditions in Code VI-6 and Code VI-7.

e. Dues and Fees During Disciplinary Period. A disci-

plined member shall, prior to any reinstatement to good standing, pay all regular fees and dues incurred prior to and during the disciplinary period, including General Fra-ternity fees and dues, unless excepted therefrom by the terms of his probation.

Sec. 5. Rights of the Accused.

a. Any member charged with an offense shall have the right to a hearing before the Unit to which the charge is referred.

b. The accused member shall have the right of timely notice of




hearing, as hereinafter provided.

c. The accused member has the right to be present and to be heard at any hearing.

d. The accused member shall have the right to see the written

charges prior to any hearing.

e. The accused member has the right of appeal as provided in Code X-12 of the Statutory Code.

f. The accused member shall have the right to select his own coun-

sel from the membership of the Fraternity, but it is emphasized that the disciplinary hearing procedures are those of a fraternity and are not necessarily the procedures used in a court of law. Counsel for the accused must be informed of the above and ad-monished to follow the parliamentary procedures under which the hearing functions. Counsel may be ordered to leave the hear-ing by the presiding officer if, in the judgment of the presiding officer, counsel is disrupting the hearing.

Sec. 6. Disciplinary Procedures. The procedures set forth in Code X-5 through Code X-14 of the Statutory Code are written for the Chapter. When applied to other Units of the Fraternity, they serve as guidelines, with final determination as to procedures resting with the Grand High Pi.

Code X-5. Preferring Charges. A member preferring charges against a member shall, within 45 calendar days of the dis-covery of the offense, submit said charges in writing to the chief officer of the Unit, specifying the particular offense or offenses in detail, the dates, places, documents, and the names of witnesses he expects to testify. A Unit preferring charges against a member shall, within ninety (90) calen-dar days of discovery of the offense, submit said charges in writing to the chief officer of the Unit specifying the par-ticular offense or offenses in detail, the dates, places, documents, and the names of witnesses he expects to tes-tify. The charge shall be signed by the individual mem-ber(s) making the charge, or by the chief officer of the Unit when the Unit is bringing the charge.




Code X-6. Receipt of Charges. The chief officer of the Unit,

upon receiving said written charges, shall, within 12 regular school days, hold a meeting of the Unit’s Executive Com-mittee. The date, time, and place of the Executive Commit-tee meeting, along with a copy of the charges, shall be hand delivered to the accused member or sent to him by Certified Mail with return receipt requested at least five days prior to the date of the meeting. If the accused mem-ber’s location is unknown, a copy of the charges shall be mailed to his last known address. The Executive Commit-tee shall also inform the member preferring the charges of the date, time, and place of the Executive Committee meeting.

Code X-7. Executive Committee Meeting on Charges. At

the Executive Committee meeting, the accused member may be present and whether present or not, may be repre-sented by another member. The member preferring charges must be present. No other members shall be pre-sent unless authorized by the Executive Committee. The member preferring the charges shall describe the alleged offense. The accused member or his representative shall be allowed, but not required, to respond. In addition, the Executive Committee may request testimony from other members or non-members who have knowledge of the facts of the charges. Thereafter, all persons except mem-bers of the Executive Committee shall be excused. The Executive Committee may then act pursuant to Code X-3 and assess any penalty by majority vote, except expulsion, which shall require a two-thirds vote. Thereafter, the ac-cused member may appeal the decision of the Executive Committee and request a formal disciplinary hearing by the Unit.

a. If the decision of the Executive Committee is not appealed




in writing to the chief officer of the Unit within 10 regular school days of notification of the Executive Committee de-cision, the decision is final and at the next regularly sched-uled meeting of the Unit, the chief officer shall announce the nature of the charges, the decision, and that no appeal has been made.

b. If an appeal is taken from the decision of the Executive

Committee, the chief officer shall promptly set the charges for a formal disciplinary hearing before the Unit. The hear-ing shall be held no less than seven nor more than 30 cal-endar days following said written appeal. Only the accused member may appeal.

Code X-8. Disqualification of Executive Committee

Members. If charges are initiated by or brought against an Executive Committee member, he shall relinquish his membership on the committee immediately upon receipt of charges and remain inactive from the committee until the final disposition of the case. In his place the elected alter-nate shall serve as acting Executive Committee member. If additional Executive Committee members or the alternate also have charges initiated by them or made against them, the Unit shall hold a special election for alternate Executive Committee members as described in Code IV-30 within seven regular school days to elect temporary Executive Committee members. If charges are initiated by or im-posed against the High Alpha, the High Beta rather than the alternate shall become the temporary member of the Executive Committee.

Code X-9. Selection of Presiding Officer. If there is an ap-

peal, the President shall contact the High Pi who shall pre-side at the hearing. In the absence, disability, or unwilling-ness of the High Pi to serve, the Executive Committee




shall select another alumnus, faculty, or honorary member, preferably a lawyer, to preside at the hearing.

Code X-10. Summons. The presiding officer shall, within 10

calendar days, set the date, time, and place of the formal disciplinary hearing before the Unit and so notify the ac-cused member and the member filing the charges. A copy of the charges, the name of the accused member, the name of the member bringing the charges, and the date, time, and place of the hearing shall be posted on the Unit’s bulletin board or other place used for private notices to the Unit.

Code X-11. Formal Disciplinary Hearing.

a. Quorum and Attendance. A majority of the active initi-ated members of the Unit in good standing shall constitute a quorum and be entitled to vote at the hearing. Alumni, faculty, and honorary members may attend and participate in the hearing procedures but they shall not be entitled to vote. Associate members of the Chapter may attend the hearing except when the Initiation Ritual is involved, but they have no vote.

b. Required Vote. A majority vote shall decide all questions

of guilt and penalty. There shall be no voting by proxy. The member bringing charges and the accused member (if execution of the accused member’s penalty is stayed by the Executive Committee) shall be entitled to vote on all questions of guilt or innocence; however, if found guilty, the accused member shall not be entitled to vote on his penalty or on any other questions presented thereafter at his hearing or the hearing of any other member held in conjunction therewith. The Presiding Officer shall vote only in the event of a tie.




c. Counsel.

1. Each accused member shall be entitled to repre-

sent himself or to designate a member to represent him as provided in Article X, Sec. 5. The accused member and his counsel shall be referred to as the Defense. In the absence of the accused or his des-ignated representative, the Presiding Officer shall appoint a qualified member having specific knowl-edge of the case and of the proceedings to repre-sent the accused during the hearing.

2. The member(s) filing the charges shall be entitled

to designate one member to represent him (them) in bringing the charges (a counsel). They shall be referred to as the Prosecution. In the absence of the member(s) filing the charges or his (their) des-ignated representative, the Presiding Officer shall dismiss the charges and adjourn the hearing.

d. Record. The Secretary of the Unit, or in his absence a

person designated by the Presiding Officer, shall keep a full record of all proceedings, including:

1. A copy of the charges.

2. A copy of the summons.

3. Hearing proceedings, including:

(a) Date, time, and place.

(b) Presence of a quorum.

(c) Presiding Officer’s name, address, and Zeta




number.

(d) Names, addresses, and Zeta numbers of counsel.

(e) Notation as to presence or absence of the

accused and his counsel.

(f) Names, addresses, and Zeta numbers of all witnesses testifying and a summary of the testimony of each.

(g) All documents introduced into evidence.

(h) Decisions of the hearing, including vote(s)

on offense(s) and vote(s) on penalty(s).

(i) All rulings, questions of testimony, evi-dence, and motions as made by the presid-ing officer.

(j) Notice of appeal (if given by the accused).

A full record of the formal disciplinary hearing proceeding shall be maintained only as established in Code X-14.

e. Decorum. The Presiding Officer shall maintain absolute

decorum during the hearing. He shall expel from the hear-ing any member who, in his opinion, does not maintain proper decorum. The Presiding Officer shall remind all in attendance, but specifically the Prosecution and Defense, and any counsel or witnesses in attendance, that the pro-ceedings are a Fraternity hearing and will not be perceived as a formal, legal hearing. Parliamentary procedure will be followed; neither the Prosecution nor the Defense shall speak at any time or ask questions of a witness or any




other individual until recognized by the Presiding Officer. The Presiding Officer shall have the responsibility to see that all rights are protected for the accused, the member bringing the charges, the Unit, and the Fraternity. The Pre-siding Officer shall rule on all questions of testimony, evi-dence, and motions. All rulings of the Presiding Officer are final and subject to review only if the case is appealed as provided by Code X-12.

f. Evidence. The order of presentation shall be as follows:

1. The Presiding Officer shall call the hearing to order.

2. The Prosecution shall read the charges and make a

brief opening statement.

3. The Defense shall make a brief opening statement in response to the charges.

4. The Prosecution shall present evidence, including

witnesses (cross examination of each witness, by the Defense, shall be allowed).

5. The Defense shall present its evidence, including

witnesses (cross examination of each witness, by the Prosecution, shall be allowed).

6. The Presiding Officer shall determine the admissi-

bility of all evidence.

7. Witnesses may be questioned only by counsel for the Prosecution, counsel for the Defense, and by the Presiding Officer.

8. The Presiding Officer may allow rebuttal and surre-

buttal testimony at his discretion.




g. Closing Arguments. The Presiding Officer will allocate

equal time for closing arguments to the Prosecution and to the Defense. The Prosecution shall open argument and the Defense shall close argument. There shall be no rebut-tal. The Presiding Officer may then summarize the evi-dence, but his summary shall not be binding on the Unit.

h. Determination.

1. The Presiding Officer shall then call for a vote on

the offense charged. If there is more than one of-fense and/or more than one accused member, the vote shall be taken on each offense and each ac-cused member separately.

2. If the accused member is found not guilty, the hear-

ing shall be adjourned. If the accused member is found guilty, the Prosecution shall propose a pen-alty or penalties. The Defense shall be allowed to reply. A vote shall be taken as to the punishment, beginning in all cases with expulsion and moving downward with penalties as enumerated in Article X, Sec. 3, above, until a majority of the members present and voting have determined a penalty.

3. If the penalty is a suspension or fine, the Prosecu-

tion shall propose the period of suspension or the amount of the fine. The Defense may respond. A vote shall then be taken as to the recommended designated period of suspension or recommended fine. If the recommendation fails, then the Presiding Officer will open the hearing for motions from all members present until a penalty is determined. Parliamentary rules shall be in effect.




4. If the determination is for probation (indefinite or for a designated period of time), the Presiding Officer shall allow the Prosecution to propose the terms (and, if applicable, the time) of the probation. The Defense may respond. A vote shall then be taken on the recommendations. If the recommendations fail, the Presiding Officer shall open the hearing for motions from all members present until a penalty is determined.

5. If the determination is for other lawful penalty, the

same procedures shall be followed beginning with recommendations by the Prosecution.

6. If the penalty is censure, the Presiding Officer shall

censure the accused.

i. Testimony by Non-members. If there is material evi-dence that cannot be secured from testimony of members, non-member testimony may be received at the hearing in the discretion of the Presiding Officer. Non-members may be present at the hearing only while testifying.

j. Non-exclusion Rule. No member of the Unit, in good

standing, shall be excluded from the proceedings during the hearing except as provided in Code X-11-e.

k. Recess. Recess during the hearing shall be had as de-

termined by the Presiding Officer, but no undue or unnec-essary delay should be permitted.

l. Presumption Of Guilt. No presumption of guilt shall be

drawn from the decision of the Executive Committee. Code X-12. Appeal from Decision of the Formal Discipli-




nary Hearing. A member found guilty shall have the right to appeal the conviction and/or the penalty to the Grand High Pi. He shall give written notice of his intention to ap-peal to the Secretary of the Unit and the General Fraternity Office of Administration within 10 calendar days of the de-cision. Thereupon, the Secretary of the Unit shall, within 20 calendar days of the notice, prepare a complete transcript as designated in Code X-11-d, above. The transcript must be approved by the Presiding Officer of the hearing and forwarded, no later than 30 calendar days after the notice, to the General Fraternity Office of Administration. One copy must also be provided the appealing member. One additional copy of the transcript must be provided to the High Pi.

a. Within 10 calendar days after receiving his copy of the

transcript, the convicted member shall file his written ap-peal with the Grand High Pi. He shall set out therein:

1. A statement of the issues presented for review by

the Grand High Pi.

2. A statement of the facts relevant to the issues with appropriate references to where those facts maybe found in the transcript.

3. An argument that will point out each error that

forms the basis of the appeal with citations to those parts of the Constitution and Statutory Code relied upon.

b. The Grand High Pi shall approve or disapprove the deci-

sion of the Unit within 20 calendar days of his receipt of the transcript of proceedings, during which time the penalty imposed by the Unit shall be in force, except that the Pre-siding Officer or the Grand High Pi may suspend the pen-




alty during the pending of the appeal. In case the Grand High Pi shall disapprove the trial proceedings he may, with the approval of the Grand High Zeta, modify the penalty, reverse the decision and/or acquit the accused, or order a new trial.

Code X-13. Double Jeopardy. No member shall be put in

jeopardy twice for the same offense. Code X-14. Hearing Records. The minutes of all hearings

must be deposited with the undergraduate Unit’s High Pi (or in the case of any other Unit, with the Grand High Pi) and with the General Fraternity Office of Administration. Minutes of all disciplinary hearings, deposited with the High Pi or the Grand High Pi, shall be kept for a maximum of three calendar years, at which time they shall be de-stroyed. The General Fraternity shall provide a confidential file of all disciplinary hearing minutes and transcripts for seven calendar years following the latest action, at which time those minutes, except for cases of expulsion, shall be destroyed. In case of reinstatement after expulsion, these minutes shall be destroyed. No minutes of disciplinary hearings shall be kept by any Unit, although all Units must keep in their file a record of the decisions of all hearings and the decisions on appeals to those hearings. The min-utes and transcripts of all hearings shall be available to the accused member at any time within the time constraints defined above.

Sec. 7. Automatic Disciplinary Penalties. The penalties provided for in Code X-15 and Code X-16 shall be effective automatically without hearing, trial, or appeal.

Code X-15. Automatic Suspension for Financial Delin-quency. Any active or associate member who shall not have paid his Chapter bill by the 10th calendar day after such bill is due shall be considered delinquent. The names of all men delinquent and the amount owed by them shall




be posted on the Chapter bulletin board. Any member 20 calendar-days delinquent shall be automatically sus-pended. The Chapter in its Bylaws may provide for shorter time periods.

The General Fraternity shall not sanction the acceptance

of other than valid and negotiable notes by any Chapter in settlement of accounts, or as a means of reinstatement af-ter a period of suspension. Where the Universal Account-ing System or some similar system is in operation, individ-ual ledgers shall be signed at the time the member leaves the Chapter, attesting to the amount of the debt at that time.

Code X-16. Discipline for Scholastic Deficiency.

a. Each active and associate member shall be required to have achieved, both during the previous grading period and cumulatively, a minimum scholastic average which shall be set by the Chapter in its Bylaws, but in any event:

1. The minimum scholastic average for the previous

grading period shall be a 2.25 (on a 4.0 scale) or the all-men’s average (if this information is avail-able), whichever is the lesser, but in any event not less than that required for the individual’s gradua-tion from the institution; and

2. The minimum cumulative scholastic average shall

be a 2.25 (on a 4.0 scale) or the all-men’s average (if this information is available), whichever is the lesser, but in any event not less than that required for the individual’s graduation from the institution.

b. Any member failing to meet the minimum scholastic aver-

ages as set forth in Code X-16-a shall automatically be




placed on scholastic probation.

c. The High Sigma shall report to the Chapter and to the Of-fice of Administration the names of all members on scho-lastic probation.

d. Any member on scholastic probation shall be required to

do all of the following as conditions of probation:

1. To meet regularly with the Executive Commit-tee/High Sigma, Educational Adviser, or other per-son designated by the Executive Committee, to re-view his academic progress and provide academic assistance; and

2. Not to attend Chapter functions that the Executive

Committee feels would interfere with his academic progress; and

3. To furnish proof to the Executive Committee, in the

form of a transcript or other statement from the in-stitution, that his scholastic average entitles him to be removed from probation.

e. A member on scholastic probation shall not hold any elec-

tive or appointive office in the Chapter. A member on scho-lastic probation who has not yet received his grades for the current grading period by the time of Chapter elections for a future term, may be conditionally elected to an office, but he shall be removed from office automatically upon the re-lease of his grades, unless he promptly furnishes to the Executive Committee proof that his scholastic average sat-isfies the requirements of this section and the Chapter By-laws

f. Any member on scholastic probation who fails during the




ensuing term to achieve the scholastic averages as deter-mined by the Chapter Bylaws, as set forth in Code X-16-a, shall automatically be placed on scholastic suspension.

g. At the discretion of the Executive Committee, any member

may have the scholastic suspension enforced in Code X-16-f changed to scholastic probation, as defined in Code X-16-d, if that member’s scholastic average for the ensuing term was at least a 2.5 (on a scale of 4.0), or that required by the Chapter Bylaws, whichever is greater.

h. The High Sigma shall report to the Chapter and to the Of-

fice of Administration the names of all members on scho-lastic suspension.

i. A member on scholastic suspension shall not vote, hold of-

fice, represent the Chapter in any kind of activity, or attend Chapter functions other than Chapter meetings. He shall meet regularly with the Executive Committee, High Sigma, Educational Adviser, or other person designated by the Executive Committee, to review his academic progress and provide academic assistance. He shall pay all financial obligations that were due to the Chapter or General Fra-ternity prior to his suspension.

j. At the discretion of the Executive Committee, any member

on scholastic suspension shall not reside or take meals at the Chapter house.

k. A senior shall not be disciplined during the final term be-

fore graduation if his cumulative average equals or ex-ceeds graduation requirements. A member who is disci-plined solely for scholastic deficiency shall, upon gradua-tion, automatically become an alumnus in good standing. A member who withdraws from college prior to graduation and who is under discipline for scholastic deficiency but is




otherwise in good standing shall automatically become an alumnus in good standing, provided, however, that should he again enroll in college, he shall automatically revert to the same undergraduate membership status as was in ef-fect prior to his withdrawal.

l. A member under scholastic discipline who transfers to an-

other college or university shall be automatically placed on probation for one term by the Chapter with which he affili-ates. If he fails during the ensuing term to achieve the scholastic averages as determined by the Bylaws of the Chapter with which he affiliated, as set forth in Code X-16-a, he shall be placed on scholastic suspension as set forth in Code X-16-f.

m. Each active and associate member shall be required to au-

thorize the college or university to inform the Executive Committee whether or not his scholastic average meets the requirements of this section.

n. The Grand High Zeta may, upon petition from a Chapter,

modify or waive any of the foregoing provisions of this sec-tion provided that such petition be signed and approved by the Chapter’s Educational Adviser.

Sec. 8. Resignation. Any member who presents his resignation from the Fraternity, in writing, to any Unit shall be declared automati-cally expelled from the Fraternity by the Grand High Zeta. The Unit receiving such written resignation shall immediately for-ward the same to the General Fraternity Office of Administra-tion. The Grand High Zeta may make an exception in the case of religious principles or other valid reasons for resignation and al-low the member to resign. Any member automatically expelled or allowed to resign shall not be reinstated into the Fraternity ex-cept as provided in Code X-4, and with the approval of the




Grand High Zeta.

Code X-17. Alumni Members in Arrears. At the end of each school year, High Taus shall report to the Office of Admini-stration the names of all alumni members of their Chapters who are in arrears, accompanying their reports with de-tailed statements of such members’ unpaid obligations and any recommendations with regard thereto, for such action as the Grand High Zeta may deem proper.

Sec. 9. Discipline of Members of the Grand High Zeta and Board of Councilors. Members of the Grand High Zeta and Board of Councilors shall be subject to discipline by the General Assembly or Grand High Zeta only. An officer of the General Fraternity may be impeached upon a motion by any other officer of the General Fraternity, charging improper conduct or failure to perform the duties of his office, provided the accused officer is given due notice of the charges.

Sec. 10. Discipline of Members of the Student Advisory Com-mittee. Members of the Student Advisory Committee shall be subject to discipline by the General Assembly or Grand High Zeta for infractions relating to the performance of duties, or for improper conduct or failure to properly perform the responsibili-ties expected by membership on this committee. Violation of Fraternity Law that may not be directly related to responsibilities demanded by membership on this committee may be heard by another appropriate Unit as herein defined. When questions of jurisdiction arise, the Grand High Pi shall make the final deter-mination. The accused must be provided due notice of all charges.



Article XI

Discipline of the Active Chapter

Constitution (Article XI) Statutory Code (Article XI)

Sec. 1. Probation. The Grand High Zeta may at any time place any Chapter on probation if, in the judgment of the Grand High Zeta, such action is necessary for disciplinary reasons.

Code XI-1. Penalties. There shall be two kinds of penalties for delinquent Chapters, which shall be known as primary and secondary.

a. Primary penalties shall be as follows:

1. Discipline.

2. Probation.

3. Suspension.

4. Revocation of charter.

Primary penalties may be augmented by secondary penal-

ties at the discretion of the Grand High Zeta.

b. Secondary penalties shall be as follows:

1. In cases of simple discipline:

(a) Self-analysis.

(b) Fine.

(c) Reprimand.

(d) Publicity in reports to the Alumni Chapter, to college officials, or bulletins to all Units.




(e) Scrutiny by High Pi, alumni committee, edu-cational leadership consultant, or specially assigned officer of the General Fraternity.

(f) Notification of alumni members of the Chap-

ter in question.

2. In cases of probation:

(a) All penalties applicable in cases of simple “discipline.’’

(b) Publicity in the Official Exoteric Magazine.

(c) Hearing before the Grand High Zeta.

(d) Denial of

(1) Right to participate in social affairs.

(2) Right to participate in interfraternity

affairs.

(3) Right to initiate.

(4) Right to control own administration.

(A) By removal of officers or ap-pointees.

(B) By reversal or modification of

Chapter acts.

(C) By disciplining individuals without consulting the Chap-ter.




3. In cases of suspension:

(a) All penalties applicable in cases of simple

“discipline’’ or “probation.’’

(b) Publicity in Official Exoteric Magazine (re-garding disciplinary status only).

(c) Hearing before General Assembly.

(d) Denial of

(1) Recognition in publications.

(2) Receipt of confidential publications.

(3) Voice or vote in General Assembly.

(4) Right to purchase jewelry.

(5) Right to associate new members.

4. In cases of revocation of charter:

(a) Surrender of books, files, and parapherna-

lia.

(b) Surrender of charter.

(c) Surrender of all Rituals and Ritual Equip-ment.

Sec. 2. Suspension for Financial Reasons. Invoices issued by the Office of Administration shall be payable within 30 days. Any




Unit failing to meet its obligations to the General Fraternity within 30 days from the date of charge shall be considered in ar-rears, and shall be notified thereof. When a Chapter is 30 days in arrears, the Office of Administration shall notify that Chapter, and report its case to the Grand High Zeta. If payment is not made within 30 days after the expiration of the second 30 days aforesaid, the Chapter may be suspended by the Grand High Zeta or the General Assembly because of such nonpayment.

Sec. 3. Suspension Other than for Financial Reasons. The Gen-eral Assembly or the Grand High Zeta may suspend a Chapter if, in the judgment of either, such action is necessary for discipli-nary reasons, on 30 days’ notice, provided that charges held against the Chapter shall have been thoroughly investigated.

Sec. 4. Revocation. A Subordinate Zeta’s charter may be revoked by the General Assembly or by a referendum vote of the Chapters if, after due investigation and hearing, this shall be deemed nec-essary for the good of the Fraternity. Revocation of a charter shall require a three-fourths majority vote of those present and voting. No charter shall be revoked, except as hereunder pro-vided, unless a prior investigation and hearing shall have been directed by and made on behalf of the Grand High Zeta and a re-port thereof made at the General Assembly or to all Chapters. Said report shall state fully the charges against the Subordinate Zeta in question. A charter of a Subordinate Zeta may be re-voked for any one or more of the following reasons:

a. With favorable conditions of operation, a Subordinate Zeta has

failed to maintain a membership of at least eight active members.

b. With favorable conditions of operation, a Subordinate Zeta has failed or refuses to discharge its current financial obligations lo-cally and/or to the General Fraternity in an amount of at least

Code XI-2. Termination of a Colony. Any Colony established after September 21, 2006, must meet the standards for chartering set forth in Article IV, Sections 2 and 3 within two years after the date of colonization, which shall be the date of the first Associate Member Ceremony performed by or for the Colony. If a Colony created during a spring term reaches its second anniversary of the colonization without having met the standards for chartering, the Colony shall be brought before the Status of Chapters Committee at the General Assembly or Leadership Seminar next fol-lowing that two-year anniversary to show cause why the Colony shall not be terminated. If a Colony created during a fall or summer term reaches its second anniversary of colonization without having met the standards for charter-ing, the colony’s case shall be brought before the Grand High Zeta at its next scheduled meeting. If the Status of Chapters Committee or Grand High Zeta elects not to ter-minate the Colony at that time and if the Colony fails to meet the standards for chartering within the ensuing year




$500.

c. A Subordinate Zeta knowingly permits or encourages a degrada-tion of its moral standards and those of its members.

d. A Subordinate Zeta knowingly violates, and continues to violate,

the Laws of the Fraternity and the rulings of its officers. Should conditions arise that require the immediate revocation of

a Subordinate Zeta’s charter, the Grand High Zeta may declare the existence of an emergency and revoke said charter, provided such revocation shall thereafter be ratified by a three-fourths vote of the Chapters of those voting as herein provided.

then the Colony, unless the Grand High Zeta determines otherwise, shall be terminated at the end of that one-year period.

Sec. 5. After Revocation of a Charter or Termination of a Col-ony. A Subordinate Zeta whose charter is revoked, or a Colony that has been terminated, shall return the charter and all property of the Fraternity, and shall deliver up all of its books, files, para-phernalia, copies of Initiation Ritual, all ritual equipment, etc., to a representative of the General Fraternity delegated to receive these things. All property of a defunct Chapter and its House Corporation, or equivalent thereof, remaining after the payment of all outstanding liabilities, at the time its charter is revoked or surrendered or its existence as a Colony is terminated shall pass into the custody of the Grand High Zeta to be held in trust or sold, and the proceeds to be held in trust by the Grand High Tau for the benefit of the Chapter should it be reorganized, and these provisions shall be specified in the charter or articles of incorpo-ration of each House Corporation hereinafter organized and in the Bylaws of each existing House Corporation and shall not thereafter be removed therefrom.

Sec. 6. Declaring a Chapter Inactive. The Grand High Zeta may declare a Chapter to be inactive where local conditions are such

Code XI-2. Gambling. There shall be no gambling on the prem-ises of any Chapter or at any gathering held in the name of




as to render the continuance of the Chapter questionable or im-possible for a period of time, but where there is the intention of re-establishing operations when such unfavorable conditions are removed or are improved sufficiently to justify reactivation of the Chapter.

or for the benefit of The Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. Code XI-3. Hazing of Associate Members and Initiates.

Hazing of associate members or initiates shall not be per-mitted at any time whether on or off Fraternity premises. Hazing is defined as any action or situation created inten-tionally to produce physical discomfort or mental discom-fort by embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule.

Code XI-4. Unauthorized Jewelers. It shall be unlawful for

any Chapter or any member to procure an Official Badge or any Fraternity jewelry bearing Lambda Chi Alpha insig-nia from any jeweler except a duly authorized representa-tive of the Official Jewelers, and it shall further be unlawful for any Chapter to permit the representative of any unau-thorized jeweler to remain in its Chapter house for the pur-pose of making sales of jewelry or taking orders for the same.

Code XI-5. Penalty for Patronizing Unauthorized Jewel-

ers. Any Chapter or any member violating Code VIII-3 shall, upon conviction, be fined not less than $10 nor more than $50 for each offense.



Article XII

Unification and Absorption

Constitution (Article XII) Statutory Code (Article XII)

Sec. 1. Unification or Absorption Agreement. The Grand High Zeta may enter into an agreement with the duly constituted offi-cials of any other general social college fraternity for unification with or the absorption of such fraternity by The Lambda Chi Al-pha Fraternity, but such agreement shall not become effective until ratified by a vote of three-fourths of all votes cast at a Gen-eral Assembly of the Fraternity, or upon a referendum thereon ordered by the Grand High Zeta.

Sec. 2. Terms of Agreement. A unification or absorption agreement entered into and ratified in accordance with Article XII, Sec. 1 may prescribe the terms and conditions upon which Units of such fraternity to be absorbed by or united with The Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity may become Chapters or associations of The Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, and the terms and conditions upon which members of such fraternity to be absorbed by or united with The Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity may become members of The Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity.



Article XIII

Amendments to the Laws

Constitution (Article XIII) Statutory Code (Article XIII)

Sec. 1. Amendments to Constitution or Initiation Ritual. A three-fourths vote of the General Assembly shall be required for amending the Initiation Ritual or this Constitution.

Code XIII-1. Proposed Legislation and Resolutions. No proposed legislation that would affect the Constitution, Statutory Code, or Initiation Ritual, and no proposed Man-datory Policy Resolution may be submitted unless said proposed legislation or proposed Mandatory Policy Resolu-tion is received by the Office of Administration at least 45 days prior to the opening of the General Assembly. In case of emergency, the Grand High Zeta may extend the time allowed for the submission of proposed legislation or a proposed Mandatory Policy Resolution.

Sec. 2. Amendments to Statutory Code. A majority vote of the General Assembly shall be required for amending the Statutory Code.

Sec. 3. Revocation of Orders. Orders of the Grand High Zeta may be revoked by a majority vote of the General Assembly.



Article XIV

Conflicts with Existing Laws

Constitution (Article XIV) Statutory Code (Article XIV)

Sec. 1. Annulment of Conflicting Laws. All Constitutions or parts of Constitutions or Laws or parts of Laws in conflict herewith are annulled and repealed.



Resolutions

Resolution Approved by the 21st General Assembly—Asheville, NC, 1948

A Resolution Regarding the Educational Foundation Be It Resolved that the Grand High Zeta is hereby authorized and directed to make the necessary arrangements and take all appropriate action for the establishment of a trust to be known as “The John E. Mason Foundation” and to be operated exclusively for beneficent, charitable, literary, and edu-cational purposes. (In 1968, the name of the Foundation was changed to Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Foundation, Inc.)

Resolution Approved by the 29th General Assembly—Miami Beach, FL, 1964

A Resolution Regarding the Installation of Officers Be It Resolved by Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, duly convened at the 1964 General Assembly, that the ceremony of installing Chapter officers be made an open ceremony to which are invited parents and families of the officers of members, local alumni members, associate members, and all Chapter members, and that, whenever possible, the ceremony of instal-lation be followed by an installation banquet, reception, or other appropri-ate activity.



Resolution Approved by the 31st General Assembly—Dallas, TX, 1968

A Resolution Regarding the Formal Associate Member Ceremony Be It Resolved by Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, duly convened at the 1968 General Assembly, that the Associate Member Ceremony be made an open ceremony to which are invited parents and families of the associ-ate members, initiates, and alumni.

Resolution Approved by the 32nd General Assembly—Grand Bahama Island, 1970 as Amended at the 49th General Assembly—Denver, CO, 2002 A Mandatory Resolution Regarding Discrimination Be It Resolved that membership selection on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability has no place within Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. The Lambda Chi Alpha Fra-ternity, therefore, condemns all discrimination and will actively seek to prevent it in all of its Chapters.



Resolution Approved by the 39th General Assembly—Nashville, TN, 1982

A Mandatory Resolution Regarding Illegal Drugs Be It Resolved by Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, duly convened at the 1982 General Assembly, that the following be adopted as the official pol-icy of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity:

Policy on Illegal Drugs Recognizing that the use of illegal drugs has adversely affected the mo-rale, operations, and standards of its collegiate Chapters, Lambda Chi Al-pha Fraternity adopts this policy related to the use of such drugs within the Fraternity.

1. There shall be no possession or use of illegal drugs, including related paraphernalia, in Chapter houses, on Fraternity premises, at Fraternity functions wherever held, or in any other fashion that would be connected in any way with the Fraternity. Viola-tion by a member or a Chapter is an offense against the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, which shall not be tolerated.

2. Chapters are to strictly enforce this policy as prescribed in Arti-

cle X of the Constitution, as well as to take a positive educa-tional approach on illegal drugs in preventing problems affecting a Chapter.

3. The Grand High Zeta is directed to take the necessary action,

where warranted, to enforce this policy as to individual members and Chapters.

4. The Administrative Staff is further directed to obtain and/or de-

velop appropriate materials for an educational program dealing

with drug usage. The materials should be appropriate whether or not a Chapter currently has a drug problem.

5. The Fraternity encourages each Chapter to implement a compre-

hensive educational program dealing with drug usage and its in-jurious effects on the individual member and on the well-being of our Chapters.

6. The Fraternity’s position is based upon the recognition that clear

evidence exists that the use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, is both injurious to the individual member and detrimental to the well-being of its Chapters.



Resolution Approved by the 40th General Assembly—New Orleans, LA, 1984

A Resolution Regarding a Code for Chapter Excellence Recognizing the enriching experiences which Lambda Chi Alpha men can receive in return for uniting to better serve humanity and to strive toward the highest ideals of which they may be capable; and Recognizing the opportunity for unlimited accomplishment through the application of high standards, honorable leadership, and the promotion of genuine brotherhood, We, the Brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity convened at the 40th General Assembly in the 75th year of our founding, rededicate ourselves to the attainment of excellence in all our Chapters; and furthermore, We commit ourselves to bring into harmony both the vital and spiritual resources of our individual Units in the pursuit of Chapter excellence. Therefore, Be It Resolved that we, in communion with the spirit and vital-ity of our undergraduate and alumni brothers in Chapters represented at colleges and universities throughout the world, do this day reaffirm these statements of intention to the educational community and to the public at large:

1. That we intend to strengthen our resolve and commitment to the overall development of Chapter excellence.

2. That we intend to pursue the highest possible academic

achievement, both individually and collectively.

3. That we intend to nurture among our alumni members a lifelong relationship with the Chapter and with the International Frater-nity as a whole.

4. That we intend to perpetuate an open, honest, and energetic ap-

proach to membership recruitment.

5. That we intend to develop fully the four aspects of Fraternity education: Chapter, member, personal, and interpersonal.

6. That we intend to live our lives in accordance with the timeless

principles of our Rituals and to ensure that our ceremonies are properly conducted.

7. That we intend to build financial operations based on sensible

budgeting and prudent fiscal responsibility.

8. That we intend to exercise promptness, accuracy, and responsi-bility in record keeping and in correspondence and communica-tion with the educational institution, the General Fraternity, our alumni members, and the public.

9. That we intend to provide a positive and balanced living envi-

ronment for our members.

10. That we intend to create a pleasant atmosphere for and sound management of our dining operations.

11. That we intend to participate unselfishly in service to the campus

and the community.

12. That we intend to promote creativity in social programming and to inspire an abiding sense of social responsibility.

13. And finally, that we intend to enlist our alumni members and

college or university advisers for their guidance and counsel in the pursuit of excellence.

Be It Further Resolved that we, as Brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha Frater-nity, will strive diligently to achieve the highest level of performance in each of the Standards for Chapter Excellence and its prerequisites; and



that we shall seek to broaden the dimension of our Chapters, to foster the finest qualities of mind and body, and to encourage an ongoing evaluation of our performance relative to the Standards for Chapter Excellence.



Resolution Approved by the 40th General Assembly—New Orleans, LA, 1984

A Resolution to Adopt a Policy Regarding Legacies Be It Resolved by the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, duly convened at the 1984 General Assembly, that the following policy be adopted:

Policy on Legacies A “legacy” is defined, in the context of this policy, as “the relative of a member of the Fraternity in good standing.” A Chapter should not assume that a legacy prospect will automatically accept an invitation to membership because of his relative’s membership in the Fraternity, nor should an individual automatically be entitled to membership on the basis of such a relationship. The Fraternity recognizes, however, that the most interested candidates for associate membership are often those who are legacies or who have been recommended for associate membership by alumni members. Although these persons should not be granted special privileges by the Chapter dur-ing the recruitment period, they should be given the utmost careful consid-eration and attention as prospective members. Where a legacy candidate or candidate recommended by an alumnus has been brought to the attention of the Chapter, the members have an obliga-tion to introduce themselves to the candidate and to investigate the possi-bility of associating him. It is the responsibility of the alumnus to make sure the recommendation is in fact received by the Chapter and not merely by an individual. To effectively ensure this, it is recommended that the alumnus contact either the Chapter president or recruitment chairman, or

to channel the recommendation through the Office of Administration for forwarding to the Chapter. Letters of recommendation submitted to the Chapter by an alumnus on behalf of a prospective member should be courteously acknowledged by the recruitment chairman. It is then the responsibility of the recruitment chairman to notify the alum-nus of the outcome of the recruitment period.



Resolution Approved by the 40th General Assembly–New Orleans, LA, 1984 as Amended at the 49th General Assembly–Denver, CO, 2002

A Resolution Regarding The Rituals of Lambda Chi Alpha WHEREAS, the Rituals of Lambda Chi Alpha consist of the Associate

Member Ceremony, the Ritual for Conducting Business Meetings, the Installation of Officers, the Initiation Ritual, and the Gradua-tion and Alumni Ceremony; and

WHEREAS, these Rituals form the basis of our brotherhood, the common

denominator which binds more than 150,000 different men into one brotherhood; and

WHEREAS, these Rituals must be conducted in a timely and effective

manner so as to have the maximum impact on both the associate members and brothers; and

WHEREAS, these Rituals are an exemplification of the ideals of Lambda

Chi Alpha; and WHEREAS, these Rituals teach a system of values that all associate

members, brothers, and Chapters will strive to achieve; and none of these Rituals espouse specific religious beliefs or teachings; therefore

BE IT RESOLVED that each of these Rituals will be presented in the

manner prescribed and with the decorum required to reflect the ideals of Lambda Chi Alpha; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Associate Member Ceremony will

be conducted as soon after recruitment as possible, and that it will

be a public ceremony with invitations extended to the appropriate individuals; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Initiation Ritual will be conducted

within six to eight weeks after association, or as soon as possible after the associates meet scholastic requirements; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Graduation and Alumni Cere-

mony is an optional ceremony performed for graduating members voluntarily by their chapters and that the scheduling of the cere-mony is at the discretion of individual chapters. In addition, the Graduation and Alumni Ceremony may be performed by recog-nized alumni organizations of the Fraternity and scheduled at their discretion. Chapters and alumni organizations may perform either the open or the closed versions of the Graduation and Alumni Ceremony, whichever suits their needs.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that on each gathering of the membership

for conducting business other than these four Rituals, the agenda will include the Ritual for Conducting Business Meetings; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that every member of Lambda Chi Alpha

shall memorize the Creed and put its ideals into action; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Creed be recited at each formal

gathering of the membership; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that due to the importance of these Rituals

in Lambda Chi Alpha and in our daily lives, all members—both associates and brothers—will be instructed in the teachings of our Rituals and the system of values which we espouse through Fra-ternity Education, Zeta Alpha Chi sessions, Conclaves, and Lead-ership Seminars; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the teachings of our Rituals and the

system of values be clearly conveyed to potential members during the recruitment process in a manner consistent with the oath of se-crecy; and



BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Fraternity will continue

to support, explore, and develop ways of enhancing Ritual aware-ness in potential members, associate members, and brothers through officer manuals, circulars, workshops, and other appropri-ate means.



Resolution Approved by the 41st General Assembly—St. Louis, MO, 1986

A Resolution Regarding Academic Achievement Be It Resolved by the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, duly convened at the 1986 General Assembly, that the following policy be adopted:

Policy on Academic Achievement All members of Lambda Chi Alpha are reminded that we should ever strive to attain knowledge, understanding, and wisdom for the good of our brothers. It is this goal which we should have in mind as we prepare our-selves for life. We are indeed men among men by the way we make use of the educational advantages that have been bestowed upon us. Lambda Chi Alpha, therefore, adopts this policy and reaffirms its dedica-tion to the principles of academic achievement by encouraging each Chap-ter to:

1. Establish an academic criterion as part of the membership re-cruitment process.

2. Establish an academic criterion as part of the selection process for

the designation of Big Brothers.

3. Establish an academic criterion for eligibility to serve on the High Zeta.

4. Establish an atmosphere and environment conducive to academic

prosperity.

5. Establish an academic achievement program for all members.

6. Appoint an Educational Adviser, either faculty or alumnus, to work with individual members and the High Sigma.



Resolution Approved by the 42nd General Assembly—Scottsdale, AZ, 1988

A Mandatory Resolution on Alcoholic Beverages Be It Resolved by Lambda Chi Alpha, duly convened at the 1988 General Assembly, that the following policy be adopted as official policy of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity (Amended by the 1992 General Assembly):

Policy on Alcoholic Beverages Recognizing its responsibility for the social well-being and welfare of its members; and with the objective that the social atmosphere and environ-ment of its Chapters be one in harmony with the spirit and ideals of this Fraternity; Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity adopts this policy related to al-coholic beverages.

1. The possession, consumption, and distribution of alcoholic bev-erages on the premises of any Chapter or at any entertainment or function given in the name of, or for the benefit of, Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity shall not be in conflict with institutional, state, provincial, or local regulations and policies.

2. There shall be no sale of alcoholic beverages by a Chapter.

3. Chapter funds shall not be used to purchase alcohol.

4. No Chapter shall sponsor or co-sponsor any activity that is classi-

fied as an “open party” that is characterized by unrestricted and/or public access to alcoholic beverages.

5. No Chapter may co-sponsor an event with an alcohol distributor,

charitable organization or tavern (tavern defined as an establish-ment generating more than half of annual gross sales from alco-

hol) where alcohol is given away, sold, or otherwise provided to those present.

6. No member shall permit, tolerate, encourage, or participate in

“drinking games” on Chapter premises or at any Chapter activity or function.

7. No alcohol shall be present at any associate member pre-

initiation, or initiation activity of the Chapter.

8. Designated drivers shall be available in sufficient numbers at any function where alcoholic beverages are present.

9. Adequate procedures shall be used to admit only invited guests to

Chapter events.

10. The presence of alcoholic beverages shall be monitored in an ap-propriate manner to assure compliance with the risk management guidelines of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity.

11. The Fraternity directs its Chapters to implement a membership

recruitment program that eliminates the use of alcoholic bever-ages.

12. Chapters are directed to develop a comprehensive alcohol aware-

ness program of education on the responsibilities and liabilities of alcohol possession, consumption, and distribution.

13. The Fraternity directs its Chapters to develop a balanced social

program that incorporates creative, non-alcoholic oriented pro-gramming.

14. The Chapter Executive Committee is directed to supervise the de-

sign and implementation of the Chapter’s social program so that it conforms to the spirit of this policy. It is further directed to take corrective and/or disciplinary measures when warranted on any individual who negatively affects the well-being of a Chapter through misuse or over- indulgence of alcoholic beverages.



The Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity bases its position upon recognition that clear evidence exists that the misuse of alcoholic beverages can erode the foundation of fraternalism and diminish the complete attainment of the goals and objectives of Lambda Chi Alpha and the educational commu-nity.




A Mandatory Resolution Regarding Dry Recruitment WHEREAS, the excessive use and abuse of alcoholic beverages is widely

recognized as a major problem in our society; and WHEREAS, the period of membership recruitment is the first substantive

contact a prospective member has with Lambda Chi Alpha; and WHEREAS, the use of alcohol to attract young men to membership is

held to be counterproductive to introducing and developing true brotherhood; and

WHEREAS, due to the trend of the rising legal drinking age, the majority

of prospective members are under legal age; and WHEREAS, there has been an alarming rise in the number of liability

cases involving the illegal use of alcohol with prospective mem-bers; and

WHEREAS, a recruitment program based upon the development of honest

interpersonal relationships has been proven more effective, and that the presence of alcohol inhibits this development; and

WHEREAS, The Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity requires “dry recruitment”

in its policy on alcoholic beverages; therefore BE IT RESOLVED by The Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity in the 1988

General Assembly duly convened that we, in communion with the spirit of our undergraduate and alumni brothers in Chapters repre-sented at colleges and universities throughout the world, do this day direct all Chapters to implement a membership recruitment

program that eliminates the use of alcoholic beverages during any and all membership recruitment activities and functions.

In so doing, it is our distinct belief that:

1. We will attract a greater number of high-quality prospective members.

2. We will improve the retention ratio of new members.

3. We will enhance public support of fraternity membership.

4. We will diminish the risk of legal liability and violation of liquor

laws.

5. We will develop more fully the interpersonal skills of our mem-bers.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we, as Brothers of Lambda Chi Al-

pha, will strive diligently to promote dry recruitment on our cam-puses by encouraging our respective interfraternity councils and member fraternities to move immediately toward the elimination of alcohol in all recruitment programs.




A Mandatory Resolution Regarding Hazing WHEREAS, the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, in accordance with Code

VI-10 (also Code XI-3), has taken the position that “hazing of as-sociate members and initiates shall not be permitted at any time whether on or off Fraternity premises. Hazing is defined as “any action taken or situation created intentionally to produce physical discomfort or mental discomfort by embarrassment, harassment, or ridicule;” and

WHEREAS, the Fraternity has, through its Laws and policies, developed

and supported constructive educational and inspirational programs to provide every opportunity to eradicate such practices and to preserve the human dignity of its members; and

WHEREAS, the Fraternity espouses the belief that true fraternalism is

nurtured in an atmosphere of social and moral responsibility and loyalty to the principles of higher education; and the Fraternity further believes it is essential that the precepts embodied in the Laws of the Fraternity are such as will ensure an experience which will be a constructive influence upon college men; and

WHEREAS, the Fraternity further believes that it has a solemn obligation

to the development of its members, and that this responsibility ex-tends alike to the institutions where Lambda Chi Alpha is repre-sented, to parents and others who make possible the education of these men, to the communities in which its Chapters should en-deavor to be good citizens, and to the college fraternity system of which it is a part; and

WHEREAS, the Fraternity further believes, despite the fact that much

progress has been made, that one of the most damaging instru-ments to true fraternalism is the employment of a program of edu-

cation which includes hazing, and that this unproductive, demean-ing, and hazardous custom has no rightful place in Lambda Chi Alpha; and

WHEREAS, the Fraternity further believes its members to be mature, in-

telligent, and self-governing men, and that they alone can eradi-cate hazing in all its varied forms; therefore

BE IT RESOLVED that the 1988 General Assembly of Lambda Chi Al-

pha duly convened directs all members of the Fraternity, under-graduates and alumni alike, to eliminate entirely any and all haz-ing practices and to continue to implement positive and construc-tive educational programs; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fraternity encourage its members

to work together with college administrators to rid the campuses of any lingering evidence of hazing and other injurious practices; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Fraternity endeavor to

broaden and strengthen its programs for the development in mem-bers of leadership responsibility and the appreciation of moral, spiritual, and intellectual values consistent with the ideals and teachings of Lambda Chi Alpha.




A Mandatory Resolution Regarding Sexual Harassment WHEREAS, The Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity recognizes that sexual

harassment is a problem throughout our society; and WHEREAS, sexual harassment is a form of discrimination that violates

the principles, traditions, and ideals of Lambda Chi Alpha Frater-nity; and

WHEREAS, sexual harassment reflects poorly on our society, particularly

our educational institutions, and deprives the victims of the re-spect and dignity due all human beings; and

WHEREAS, The Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity further believes that it is

essential that the Fraternity continue to promote the refinement of manly character; therefore

BE IT RESOLVED by The Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity in the 1988

General Assembly duly convened that the Brothers of this Frater-nity firmly condemn deliberate or repeated offensive comments, gestures or contact of a sexual nature, as well as date rape, gang rape, and any other form of sexual violence or harassment; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we affirm our support of the Objects

of the Fraternity as stated in the Constitution of Lambda Chi Al-pha, that we rededicate ourselves to the well-being of humankind, and to the highest standards of honor and gentlemanly conduct; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we will work diligently to educate

our members through programming and workshops by and through the General Fraternity and our Chapters, to help prevent

any acts of sexual harassment, and to heighten awareness of this problem within our membership.



Resolution Approved by the 43rd General Assembly—Memphis, TN, 1990

A Mandatory Resolution Regarding Women’s Auxiliary Organizations WHEREAS, membership in Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity is extended to

men in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and Statutory Code; and

WHEREAS, the existence of women’s auxiliary organizations, commonly

referred to as “little sisters,” within some Chapters constitutes a threat to the single-sex status of Lambda Chi Alpha; and

WHEREAS, the existence of women’s auxiliary groups within the Frater-

nity can be construed by the courts as offering “second class” membership to women; and

WHEREAS, the activities of women’s auxiliary groups in men’s fraterni-

ties are often demeaning and negatively demanding of women; and

WHEREAS, the time spent dealing with aspects concerning women’s aux-

iliary activities could be better spent in achieving the goals and standards of Lambda Chi Alpha to the benefit of the Fraternity and the entire fraternity system; therefore

BE IT RESOLVED by the 1990 General Assembly of Lambda Chi Alpha

duly convened that women’s auxiliary organizations are not desir-able nor beneficial to men’s and women’s fraternities; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity hereby

disallows any type of women’s auxiliary organizations perceived as or resembling “little sister” groups to exist within the Frater-nity.



Resolution Approved by the 44th General Assembly—Orlando, FL, 1992

A Mandatory Resolution to Adopt Basic Membership Expectations Be It Resolved by the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, duly convened at the 1992 General Assembly, that the following be adopted:

Lambda Chi Alpha Basic Membership Expectations In an effort to lessen the disparity between our fraternal ideals and indi-vidual behavior, and to personalize these ideals in the daily undergraduate experience, Lambda Chi Alpha adopts the following Basic Expectations of Fraternity Membership:

1. I will know and understand the ideals expressed by my Frater-nity’s Rituals and will strive to incorporate these ideals in my daily life.

2. I will respect and abide by all Fraternity Laws, regulations, and

policies.

3. I will respect the dignity of all persons; therefore, I will not physically, mentally, psychologically, or sexually abuse or haze any human being.

4. I will strive for the highest academic achievement possible and

practice academic integrity.

5. I will be active in all aspects of the Fraternity and the institution.

6. I will always meet my financial obligations in a timely manner.

7. I will strive to bring into the Fraternity any man who would bene-

fit from an enriching fraternal experience and who would strengthen the Fraternity.

8. I will neither use nor support the use of illegal drugs; I will nei-

ther misuse nor support the misuse of alcohol.

9. I will protect the health and safety of myself and other human be-ings.

10. I will at all times conduct myself as a gentleman and as a respon-

sible citizen, and will hold members accountable for their con-duct.

11. I will respect my property and the property of others; therefore, I

will neither abuse nor tolerate the abuse of property.

12. I acknowledge that a clean and attractive environment is essential to both physical and mental health; therefore, I will do all in my power to see that the Chapter property is properly cleaned and maintained.

13. I will try to enhance every Fraternity member’s experience in any

way possible. I will challenge all my Fraternity members to abide by these fraternal expectations, and I will confront those who vio-late them.



Oaths Of Membership

Common Opening (Open) Of my own free will, I [state your full name], do promise and swear, be-fore Goad and before the brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha, that I will for the rest of my life abide by these solemn pledges:



Associate Member Oath (Open) I will never divulge any of the secrets of Lambda Chi Alpha which I shall learn now or hereafter to any person who is not a member of the Frater-nity. I accept the obligations with which I was charged before I entered the chapter room without reservation or evasion. I will strive with the help of God to be true to the ideals and objectives of Lambda Chi Alpha. Associate Member Obligations (Contained in Form 600A – Report of As-sociate Membership) Being convinced of the value and desirability of membership in the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, I hereby, of my own free will, offer myself as a candidate for initiation in due form into the Fraternity, pledging upon my honor that:

(1) I am not a member of and I hereby agree not to affiliate with any other national general fraternity at any institution or any local general fraternity at this institution.

(2) I am confident I will have the time and means to meet my Fra-

ternity obligations.

(3) I regard the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity in the spirit of sin-cerity and respect, with a desire to give its teachings my ear-nest consideration and with the intention to perform cheerfully whatever tasks I may be assigned for the good of the Frater-nity.

(4) I understand that the Lambda Chi Alpha ritual is based in part upon the moral and ethical teachings of the Holy Bible, and I can accept membership without reservation.

(5) I promise to conduct myself at all times as a gentleman, show-

ing courtesy to all; to avoid unnecessary display of my affilia-tion with Lambda Chi Alpha; to support the interests of the Fraternity; to labor with diligence to maintain my scholarship,

activity in college affairs and other pursuits; and I furthermore promise to receive every member of this chapter as a brother without reservation or evasion.



Graduation and Alumni Ceremony (Open) I will always observe the commitments and obligations I have freely un-dertaken during the rituals of our Fraternity and I will work diligently to-ward the realization of a life built upon the principles and ideals of Lambda Chi Alpha. I will be ever mindful of the Creed of Lambda Chi Alpha and will at all times try to foster the attributes of faith, hope and love and cultivate the virtues of passion, strength and purity. These ideals, like the three flames of the Delta shall burn eternally within my heart and within the hearts of all who remain faithful Brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha. I will continue to be involved with Lambda Chi Alpha at the international and local levels be it in spirit, with volunteer work, or with other resources I possess, so much as it may be possible without serious sacrifice to my-self or to those dependent upon me. Finally, I will strive always for the advancement of Lambda Chi Alpha that it may be forever a shining exam-ple to all its undergraduate and alumni members.

Common Closing (Open) To which I pledge my oath and faith, in accordance with the Christian teachings of this Ritual and as a gentleman. For the least violation I invoke upon myself expulsion, suspension, or other lawful penalty. So help me God!



Obligation of Office (Open) In the presence of Almighty God and before the brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha here assembled I [state your full name], do solemnly promise and swear that, to the best of my ability, I will at all times faithfully, honora-bly, and impartially perform the duties of my office as prescribed by the Laws of the Fraternity. So help me God.

Creed (Open) We believe in Lambda Chi Alpha, and its traditions, principles and ideals. The crescent is our symbol; pure, high and ever growing, and the cross is our guide; denoting service, sacrifice, and even suffering and humiliation before the world, bravely endured if need be, in following that ideal. May we have faith in Lambda Chi Alpha and passion for its welfare. May we have hope for the future of Lambda Chi Alpha and strength to fight for its teachings. May we have pure hearts that we may approach the ideal of perfect brotherly love.



Standing Rules & Orders For The Government Of The General Assembly

Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity

I. Opening Formalities

a. Seating in the Assembly shall be as follows: The Grand High Alpha, Grand High Gamma, Parliamen-tarian and Clerks of the Assembly shall be seated on the platform. Facing the platform shall be the remain-ing members of the Grand High Zeta, the Board of Councilors, members of the Student Advisory Com-mittee, members of the Order of Merit, delegates of the chapters in the order of their installation, colonies, delegates of the Alumni Conference, then all others.

b. Members of the Administrative Staff shall serve as

Clerks of the Assembly, and shall direct the seating of delegates.

c. The Grand High Alpha or, in his absence, the ranking

Grand High Zeta member shall serve as chairman and shall call the Assembly to order.

II. Powers and Duties of Officers

a. The chairman may speak to points of order in prefer-

ence to other members, and shall decide questions of order, subject to an appeal to the Assembly by any two members.

b. Questions shall be put substantially in this form:

"Those in favor of (the bill, resolution, committee re-port, etc.) say 'aye'," and after the affirmative vote is taken, Those opposed, say 'no'." If the chairman is in

doubt of the outcome of the vote, or if a division is called for, the Assembly shall divide; those in the af-firmative are asked to rise and remain standing until they are counted by the clerks, followed by those in the negative. The chairman shall than report the vote to the Assembly. A motion for a roll call vote may be made and seconded by any voting members, either be-fore or after a voice vote or a division, such motion being not debatable and requiring a majority vote for adoption.

c. Upon all questions on which the Assembly is equally

divided, the chairman shall cast the deciding vote. Except in Grand High Zeta elections, he shall also be entitled to vote when his vote could make an equal division, and if he so votes, the questions shall be lost.

d. The Grand High Gamma and Clerk of the Assembly

shall sign all bills, resolutions or other acts of the As-sembly.

e. In case of any disturbance or disorderly conduct, the

chairman shall have the power to order the same to be discontinued or the offending persons removed.

f. Every motion shall be presented in writing if the

chairman or the members request it.

g. When a motion is made and seconded, it shall be stated by the chairman before it shall be debated and may be withdrawn at any time before a decision or



amendment with the approval of the mover and sec-onder.

h. A record shall be kept of all decisions of the chair-

man.

i. It shall be the duty of the marshals to attend the door during all sessions of the Assembly, and to see that none but members of Lambda Chi Alpha are admit-ted, except by consent of the Assembly or for cere-monial functions.

III. Rights and Duties of Members

a. Only the following shall have franchise in the General

Assembly:

i. Delegates of Chapters and Colonies in good standing

ii. Members of the Grand High Zeta

iii. Members of the Board of Councilors

iv. Members of the Order of Merit

v. Delegates from the Alumni Conference elected in

accordance with the provisions of the Constitu-tion.

vi. Members of the Student Advisory Committee

b. No member shall absent himself from any session of

the Assembly unless he has leave, or is sick or unable to attend.

c. When any member wishes to speak to the Assembly,

he shall rise and address "Brother Grand High Alpha,"

but shall not proceed until recognized by the chair-man. He shall confine his remarks to the question un-der consideration, avoiding personality, and he shall not impeach the motive of any member's vote or ar-gument.

d. If any member, in speaking or otherwise, violates the

rules of the Assembly, the chairman or any other member may call him to order, in which case he shall immediately be seated, unless permitted to explain, and the Assembly, if appealed to, shall decide on the case. If there is no appeal, the decision of the chair-man shall be final. If the decision is in favor of the member called to order, he shall be permitted to pro-ceed.

e. Every voting member in attendance when the question

is put shall vote unless the Assembly, for special rea-son, shall excuse him. All motions to excuse a mem-ber from voting shall be made before the Assembly vote is taken on any matter. Any member requesting to be excused from voting may make a brief verbal statement of the reasons for making his request, and the question is then taken without further debate. The refusal to vote by a member who is present and has not been excused from voting will be a high breach of decorum, and will subject the person so offending to a reprimand or such other punishment as the Assembly may order and impose.

f. No member shall vote on any question in the result of

which he is immediately and particularly involved, or in any case when he was not within the Assembly room pending roll call, unless by consent of the As-sembly. In no case shall such absent member be al-lowed to vote after the result has been announced, when his vote will change the decision of the ques-tion.



g. When two or more members arise at once, the chair-

man shall recognize the member who is to speak first.

h. No member shall speak more than twice on the same question without the consent of the Assembly, nor more than once until every member choosing to speak shall have spoken. If a question be undisposed of by adjournment, when the Assembly is resumed at the next session, no member who had spoken twice at the preceding session shall be permitted to speak again without the consent of the Assembly.

i. The member who introduces a bill or resolution shall

have the right to five minutes to close debate on it when it shall be under final consideration. This right shall not be denied, even after a demand for the previ-ous question, but shall be in full force at all times.

j. Any member presenting any bill, resolution, motion,

or other matter shall have the right to meet with the committee considering such matter, except that he shall not have the right to vote in said committee unless he is a regular member thereof.

k. Any non-voting member present may be given the

privileges of the floor on a given matter before the Assembly upon unanimous consent of the Assembly.

IV. Order of Business

a. Upon completion of the unfinished business from a

preceding session, the chairman shall call for reports of committees and action on bills and resolutions.

b. Reports from committees having been presented and

acted upon, the chairman shall call for the introduc-tion of resolutions and motions.

c. After ample time shall have been devoted to the filing

of reports from committees and the introduction of resolutions, the chairman shall dispose of other busi-ness.

V. Committees of the General Assembly

a. The Grand High Alpha shall designate the committees

of the General Assembly, and he may divide commit-tees into subdivisions as deemed necessary for the completion of committee business.

b. The membership of all Assembly committees shall be

appointed by the Grand High Alpha.

c. It shall be the duty of the Assembly committees to ex-amine and report upon all matters that properly relate to them, and all matters that may be referred to them by bill, resolution, or otherwise.

d. No committee shall meet while the Assembly is in

session without special leave.

VI. Action on Bills and Resolutions

a. Every bill and resolution presented to the Assembly shall be presented in writing and shall be signed by the member offering it.

b. Bills shall be printed under the direction of the chair-

man and the clerk.

c. When a bill or resolution is written to amend any ex-isting portion of the Constitution and Statutory Code, Ritual, or any other accepted statement of policy or regulation, said bill or resolution shall incorporate the



matter as it read before amendment and then sepa-rately as amended.

d. Each bill and resolution shall be assigned a number by

the clerk of the Assembly.

e. A bill may be amended, either by the committee to which it has been assigned, or on the Assembly floor.

f. A committee to which a bill has been referred may:

i. Report on the original bill favorably;

ii. Report on the bill as amended by the Committee,

favorably;

iii. Report on a substitute bill;

iv. Report on the bill unfavorably;

v. Report that the committee makes no recommen-dation on the bill;

vi. Recommend that the bill be referred (to the Grand

High Zeta or to the next Assembly). The report or recommendation of a majority of a committee shall be considered as a report of such committee.

vii. A committee reporting a bill favorably, whether

or not it has been amended by the committee, shall move its adoption (as proposed, or as amended), and the motion shall not require a sec-ond.

g. If the committee reports on a bill unfavorably, the

chairman shall move the adoption of the bill, "the rec-ommendation of the committee to the contrary not-withstanding," and the motion shall require a second.

h. If the committee makes no recommendation on a bill,

the chairman shall move the adoption of the bill, "upon which the committee makes no recommenda-tion," and the motion shall require a second.

i. A minority of a committee may submit a report or

recommendation on any bill or resolution, but such report or recommendation shall be acted upon by the Assembly only if the report of the committee (major-ity) fails passage or the minority reports on a bill fa-vorably.

j. The Assembly has the authority to adopt, reject,

amend, recommit or refer any bill presented for con-sideration.

k. The bill may be recommitted to the same or any other

committee, either with or without instruction.

VII. Nomination and Election of Officers

a. The Committee on Nominations shall nominate one member for the election to each office to be filled. In addition, nominations may be made at the first session of the General Assembly on the day following the presentation of the names of the nominees of said committee, provided (1) they are made in writing, (2) they are supported by a biographical resume, (3) their presentation is accompanied by signatures of at least 20% of the members who are present and authorized to vote at the Assembly, and (4) they were first pre-sented to the Nominating Committee, in session, prior to the announcement of its slate. No member of the Fraternity shall be nominated to any office either by the Nominating Committee or from the floor of the General Assembly unless his consent shall first have been secured.



b. Any member of the Fraternity in good standing may

be eligible to hold elective office in the General Fra-ternity with the exception of full-time or former full-time employees during a period extending to three years following the cessation of their employment.

c. The Grand High Alpha must be elected from the

membership of the Grand High Zeta or the Board of Councilors and shall not be eligible to succeed him-self in the office of Grand High Alpha.

d. In the event there are more nominees than offices to

be filled, a ballot shall be printed listing all nominees in alphabetical order and election shall be by secret ballot. The ballots are first distributed and afterwards collected by having each member come to the ballot box and hand his folded ballot to a clerk as his name is called, the ballots being deposited in the ballot box by the clerk. The ballots shall be folded twice to as-sure secrecy. If in counting the ballots it is found that two have been folded together, both shall be rejected as fraudulent.

e. The chairman shall appoint the Clerk of the Assembly

and no less than four additional tellers who shall count the ballots and report the results to the chair-man. The number of ballots shall coincide with the roll call tally. In the event they do not coincide,

i. If the number of ballots shall be less than the roll

call tally, the election shall be declared valid.

ii. If the number of ballots shall exceed the roll call tally, the election shall be declared invalid and the chairman shall order a new ballot taken.

f. A valid election having been held, the chairman shall announce the results to the Assembly.

g. Election to the office of Grand High Alpha or as a

member of the Grand High Zeta shall require a major-ity of votes cast in the Assembly. Should there fail to be a majority for a candidate on any ballot the chair-man shall call for a second ballot, from which the name of the candidate polling the lowest vote on the first ballot shall be dropped. Should the second ballot likewise fail to produce a majority for any candidate, subsequent ballots shall be called for until a majority vote is secured, and on each subsequent ballot the candidate polling the lowest vote on the preceding ballot shall be dropped. The chairman shall vote only to break a tie on any ballot.

h. Prior to the conclusion of the General Assembly the

members who shall constitute the Grand High Zeta following the close of the Assembly shall meet and mutually select the Grand High Zeta member, except-ing the Grand High Alpha, Grand High Epsilon, Grand High Rho, and Grand High Sigma, who shall fill each of the offices on the Grand High Zeta, and announcement of such selections shall be made by the presiding officer prior to adjournment of the Assem-bly.

i. No full-time employee of the Fraternity shall en-

deavor to influence in any way the election of any person to membership on the Grand High Zeta.

VIII. Parliamentary Guide

a. Robert's Rules of Order shall be the parliamentary

guide of the Assembly on all matters not provided by these rules.

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