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Article IV: Bylaw Interpretation
These bylaws and any future amendments thereof shall be consistent with and no less restrictive than the Constitution and Bylaws and Policies & Procedures of the Alpha Phi International Fraternity, Inc. and shall be in conformity with all other regulations and policies of the Fraternity.
In any cases where there may be doubt concerning the meaning or effect of a provision of these bylaws, the question shall be referred to the Executive Council. The decision of the Executive Council, after consultation with the Bylaws Committee and the Chapter Advisor, shall be final and binding upon all members of this chapter.
Article V: Amendments
Section 1: Method of Amending
1. Chapter Vote
a. These bylaws may be amended by two-thirds affirmative vote of the eligible members present at any chapter meeting,
provided a quorum is present
2. Automatic
a. These bylaws shall be brought immediately into conformity with the changes in the Constitution and Bylaws, Policies &
Procedures of the Alpha Phi International Fraternity, Inc., and directives issued by the International Executive Board
b. Such amendments shall be automatic and shall not require action by the chapter
Section 2: Procedure for Amending
1. Proposing Amendments
a. The Bylaws Committee or any member of this chapter who is eligible to vote may propose amendments to these bylaws
b. Amendments proposed by members shall be in writing and sent to the Bylaws Committee
2. Review by Executive Council
a. All proposed amendments shall be presented by the Bylaws Committee to the Executive Council for review
3. Approval of Chapter Advisor
a. All proposed amendments shall be sent to the Chapter Advisor for approval
b. If a proposed amendment is not approved, it will not be considered by the chapter for action
4. Presentation to the Chapter
a. Proposed amendments approved by the Chapter Advisor shall be presented to the chapter by the Chair of the Bylaws
Committee
b. This must occur at least one week prior to action by this chapter and a written copy given to the Director of
Administration
5. Action by Chapter
a. The chapter may adopt, reject, or amend (pending approval of the Chapter Advisor) any proposed amendment
6. Record in Chapter Minutes
a. All adopted amendments shall be recorded in the official minutes by the Director of Administration
7. Corrected Copy of the Bylaws
a. Upon adoption of any amendment(s), the Chair of the Bylaws Committee shall:
i. Correct the official copy in the bylaws notebook and all other copies, noting the date of adoption beside each new
or amended bylaw
ii. Give a copy of adopted amendments to the Chapter Advisor
iii. Distribute the amended bylaws to all members of the chapter
Article VI: Voting Requirements and Methods
Section 1: Eligibility
All initiated collegiate members not under: automatic suspension, probation, associate status, or otherwise restricted and who have met the scholastic requirements of the chapter during the preceding academic period, shall be eligible to vote.
Section 2: Quorum
Two-thirds of the collegiate members eligible to vote shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. If quorum is not present, the chapter may not conduct business.
Article IV: Bylaw Interpretation
These bylaws and any future amendments thereof shall be consistent with and no less restrictive than the Constitution and Bylaws and Policies & Procedures of the Alpha Phi International Fraternity, Inc. and shall be in conformity with all other regulations and policies of the Fraternity.
In any cases where there may be doubt concerning the meaning or effect of a provision of these bylaws, the question shall be referred to the Executive Council. The decision of the Executive Council, after consultation with the Bylaws Committee and the Chapter Advisor, shall be final and binding upon all members of this chapter.
Article V: Amendments
Section 1: Method of Amending
1. Chapter Vote
a. These bylaws may be amended by two-thirds affirmative vote of the eligible members present at any chapter meeting,
provided a quorum is present
2. Automatic
a. These bylaws shall be brought immediately into conformity with the changes in the Constitution and Bylaws, Policies &
Procedures of the Alpha Phi International Fraternity, Inc., and directives issued by the International Executive Board
b. Such amendments shall be automatic and shall not require action by the chapter
Section 2: Procedure for Amending
1. Proposing Amendments
a. The Bylaws Committee or any member of this chapter who is eligible to vote may propose amendments to these bylaws
b. Amendments proposed by members shall be in writing and sent to the Bylaws Committee
2. Review by Executive Council
a. All proposed amendments shall be presented by the Bylaws Committee to the Executive Council for review
3. Approval of Chapter Advisor
a. All proposed amendments shall be sent to the Chapter Advisor for approval
b. If a proposed amendment is not approved, it will not be considered by the chapter for action
4. Presentation to the Chapter
a. Proposed amendments approved by the Chapter Advisor shall be presented to the chapter by the Chair of the Bylaws
Committee
b. This must occur at least one week prior to action by this chapter and a written copy given to the Director of
Administration
5. Action by Chapter
a. The chapter may adopt, reject, or amend (pending approval of the Chapter Advisor) any proposed amendment
6. Record in Chapter Minutes
a. All adopted amendments shall be recorded in the official minutes by the Director of Administration
7. Corrected Copy of the Bylaws
a. Upon adoption of any amendment(s), the Chair of the Bylaws Committee shall:
i. Correct the official copy in the bylaws notebook and all other copies, noting the date of adoption beside each new
or amended bylaw
ii. Give a copy of adopted amendments to the Chapter Advisor
iii. Distribute the amended bylaws to all members of the chapter
Article VI: Voting Requirements and Methods
Section 1: Eligibility
All initiated collegiate members not under: automatic suspension, probation, associate status, or otherwise restricted and who have met the scholastic requirements of the chapter during the preceding academic period, shall be eligible to vote.
Section 2: Quorum
Two-thirds of the collegiate members eligible to vote shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. If quorum is not present, the chapter may not conduct business.