_________Chapter

of
Sigma Nu Fraternity

Constitution and Bylaws

ARTICLE I NAME 3

ARTICLE II MEMBERSHIP 3

Section 1. Eligibility 3
Section 2. Voting on Candidates 3

ARTICLE III ELECTED OFFICERS 3

Section 1. Eligibility Requirements 3

Section 2. Elections 4
Section 3. Installation of Officers 4
Section 4. Vacancies 4
Section 5. Impeachment 4
Section 6. Powers and Duties of the Offices 4
Section 7. Appointed Offices 5

ARTICLE IV STANDING COMMITTEES 5

Section 1. Executive Council 5

Section 2. Finance Committee 5
Section 3. Recruitment Committee 6
Section 4. Social Committee 6
Section 5. Candidate Education Committee 6
Section 6. Public Relations Committee 7
Section 7. Housing Committee 7
Section 8. Activities Committee 7
Section 9. Alumni Committee 8
Section 10. Scholarship Committee 8
Section 11. Bylaws Committee 9

ARTICLE V MEETINGS 13

Section 1. Chapter Meetings 9

Section 2. Executive Council Meetings 9
Section 3. Parliamentary Procedure 9
Section 4. Alcohol and Other Drug Substances 9
Section 5. Quorum 9
Section 6. Attendance Policy 9

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ARTICLE VI INTERNAL DISCIPLINE 10

ARTICLE VII FINANCES 10

ARTICLE VIII HARDSHIP CASES 10

ARTICLE IX AMENDMENTS 11

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ARTICLE I NAME

The name of this organization shall be known as the _______ Chapter of

Sigma Nu Fraternity.

ARTICLE II MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. Eligibility

a. A member must be a good man and have the character

which places him in good standing with both the
______University and his peers.

b. Any individual seeking membership in this Chapter must

have a cumulative grade point average of ___.

c. No man registered at ______ shall be denied membership

in this Chapter on the basis of their culture, pedigree, or
experience.

d. No man shall be elected into this Chapter strictly as an

honorary member.

Section 2. Voting on Candidates

a. All individuals seeking membership in this Chapter having

met the qualifications in Section 1 shall be subject to the
unanimous approval of all current Chapter members.

b. No absentee vote will be permitted when voting to extend

bids for membership.

c. Candidates that have been proposed and rejected may be

proposed again.

ARTICLE III ELECTED OFFICERS

Section 1. Eligibility Requirements

a. To be eligible for a chapter officer position, a member must

be in good standing, academically, financially, and
fraternally, with the Chapter.

b. A member must have a cumulative grade point average of

2.5 or higher.

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Section 2. Elections

a. Elections of officers shall be held __________.

b. Nominations shall be made no less than one week prior to

the set date of elections.

c. Officers will be elected upon receiving a majority vote of

the Chapter. If, in the case of three candidates or more, a
run-off election shall be held between the two candidates
with the highest number of votes.

Section 3. Installation of Officers

a. Installation of officers shall be held no later than two weeks

following the elections of the officers. Officers must
commit to the oath in Article Seven, Section 6.7 of The
Law of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc.

Section 4. Vacancies

a. A formal election for replacement of any vacated office

will be held as soon as possible after the vacancy is created.

Section 5. Impeachment

a. Any officer may be impeached by action taken by active

members in good standing with the Chapter.

b. 51 percent of members must be in support of the

impeachment motion before Chapter voting can take place.

c. If the impeachment motion is carried, a hearing will be held

to discuss charges with a quorum of the Chapter present as
dictated by The Law of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc.

d. A vote will be called and ¾ affirmative vote by the Chapter

is required for an officer to be removed from office.

Section 6. Powers and Duties of the Offices

a. The powers and duties of each officer position are defined

in Article Seven, Section 5 of The Law of Sigma Nu
Fraternity, Inc. [For any officer position not defined in

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 The Law, the chapter should add powers and duties
specific to that position in this section if the bylaws]

Section 7. Appointed Offices

a. All officer positions not recognized in Article Seven,

Section 5 of The Law of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc. shall be
granted through the process of appointment. Appointments
shall be nominated by the Commander and subject to
majority approval of the Chapter.

ARTICLE IV STANDING COMMITTEES

Section 1. Executive Council

a. The Executive Council shall be composed of the

Commander, Lieutenant Commander, Recorder, and
Treasurer serving as permanent voting members, with the
Chapter Advisor as an ex-officio, non-voting member.

b. The Lieutenant Commander shall preside over the

Executive Council and make reports/recommendations to
the Chapter at weekly meetings.

c. The Executive Council shall meet once per week to set the
agenda of the next weekly Chapter meeting.

d. The Executive Council shall perform other duties at the

request of the Chapter.

Section 2. Finance Committee

a. The Finance Committee shall be composed of the Treasurer

as Chairman, Commander, Lieutenant Commander, the
Chapter Advisor, and an Alumni Advisor, if available,
knowledgeable in budgeting and accounting procedures.

b. The Committee shall establish a budget biannually, or

annually, subject to the Chapter’s desire, to be approved by
the Executive Council and the Chapter.

c. The Committee shall be responsible for the implementation

of the Fraternity’s 30/90 day policy pursuant to Article
Seven, Section 8 of The Law of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc.

d. The Committee shall review on a monthly basis the budget

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 and make recommendations for changes as they are needed.

e. The Committee shall propose to the Chapter the dues that

are to be the responsibility of each member. The
Committee is responsible for the adjustment of dues as
required.

f. The Committee shall perform other duties at the request of

the Chapter.

Section 3. Recruitment Committee

a. The Committee shall be chaired by the Recruitment

Chairman.

b. Members serving on the Recruitment Committee will be

appointed by the Recruitment Chairman.

c. This Committee and the Lieutenant Commander, in an ex-

officio capacity, shall be responsible in the design,
implementation, and review of the recruitment program.

d. This Committee shall perform other duties at the request of

the Chapter.

Section 4. Social Committee

a. The Committee shall be composed of a Chairman,

Lieutenant Commander, in an ex-officio capacity, and at
least five members.

b. The Chairman shall be appointed by the Commander and

approved by the Chapter.

c. The Chairman shall select members of this committee.

d. The Committee shall assist and advise the Social Chairman

in the planning, coordinating, and preparation of social
events. The Committee is not authorized to spend monies
without the Social Chairman’s approval and in alignment of
the chapter-approved budget.

e. This Committee shall perform other duties at the request of

the Chapter.

Section 5. Candidate Education Committee

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 a. This Committee shall be chaired by the Marshal.

b. The Marshal shall select the two additional members to this

Committee.

c. This Committee shall be responsible for assisting the

Marshal in design and implementation of the chapter
candidate education program, which is to be based on
Phase I of the Fraternity’s LEAD Program.

d. This Committee shall perform any other duties at the

request of the Chapter.

Section 6. Public Relations Committee

a. This Committee shall be composed of a Chairman, the

Lieutenant Commander, in an ex-officio capacity, and other
members as needed.

b. The Chairman shall be appointed by the Commander and

approved by the Chapter.

c. The Committee shall assist the Public Relations Chairman

in working to promote the Chapter’s image and activities to
the University community.

d. This Committee shall perform other duties at the request of

the Chapter.

Section 7. Housing Committee (if the chapter occupies a chapter facility)

a. This Committee shall be composed of a Chairman and

other members as needed.

b. This Committee, in coordination with the

University/landlord/house corporation, will oversee the
development and implementation of a cleaning and
maintenance schedule for the chapter facility.

c. This Committee shall perform other duties at the request of

the Chapter.

Section 8. Activities Committee

a. This Committee shall be composed of a Chairman,

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 appointed by the Commander and approved by the chapter,
and at least two members, appointed by the Chairman. In
addition, the Lieutenant Commander shall assist in an ex-
officio capacity.

b. The Committee shall be responsible for planning service

projects, philanthropy events, fundraising activities, and
other special projects.

c. This Committee shall perform other duties at the request of

the Chapter.

Section 9. Alumni Committee

a. This Committee shall be composed of the Alumni Relations

Chairman, the Lieutenant Commander, in an ex-officio
capacity, and at least two additional members, appointed by
the Chairman.

b. This Committee shall be responsible for the establishment,

coordination, and administration of the Alumni Program,
Alumni Newsletter, Alumni gatherings, and Alumni and
Parents participation in the Chapter.

c. This Committee shall perform other duties at the request of

the Chapter.

Section 10. Scholarship Committee

a. The Committee shall be composed of a Chairman,

appointed by the Commander and approved by the Chapter,
and at least two other members, appointed by the
Chairman. In addition, the Lieutenant Commander shall
assist in an ex-officio capacity.

b. Each member of the Committee shall be in good standing

academically.

c. The Committee shall develop and implement an academic

support and accountability program.

d. This Committee shall perform other duties at the request of

the Chapter.

Section 11. Bylaws Committee

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 a. This Committee shall be chaired by the Lieutenant
Commander and will be composed of at least two
additional members and the Chapter Advisor.

b. The Committee has the purpose of drafting and/or updating

the bylaws of the Chapter on an annual basis.

ARTICLE V MEETINGS

Section 1. Chapter meetings shall be conducted at least weekly.

Section 2. The Executive Council shall have the power to call

emergency meetings if the need arises.

Section 3. Parliamentary Procedure

a. Meetings will run in accordance with the structure outlined

in Robert’s Rules of Order, Revised.

b. Members must be recognized by the Commander before

speaking in Chapter meetings.

Section 4. Alcohol and Other Drug Substances

a. Any Chapter member who enters a meeting intoxicated or

under the influence of drugs to any degree shall be ejected
from that meeting, escorted home by another member of
the Chapter, and will be subject to penalties and/or fines
under the discretion of the Commander.

b. No alcoholic beverages or tobacco shall be allowed at

business meetings of the Chapter.

Section 5. Quorum

a. 2/3 of the total active membership must be present for a

business meeting of the Chapter to be held.

Section 6. Attendance Policy

a. Members must attend all regular Chapter meetings.

b. A fine or punishment of _____ shall be levied for each

unexcused absence of a regular meeting by a Chapter
member.

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 c. An excused absence shall be defined as [INSERT
DEFINITION].

d. Failure to notify the Commander of a previous engagement

will subject the member to the discipline noted in Article
Five, Section 6.b.

e. In the case of an unscheduled meeting called by the

Executive Council, an excused absence will be defined and
cleared by the Executive Council.

ARTICLE VI INTERNAL DISCIPLINE

Section 1. If a brother does not achieve a grade point average of ____

for any given semester, he will be placed on academic
probation. Further, if a brother’s cumulative GPA average
falls below ____ and he is not doing ____ work by mid-
terms of the following semester, he will be brought before
the Chapter for consideration of expulsion pursuant to the
Trial Code procedures of The Law of Sigma Nu Fraternity,
Inc.

Section 2. Any brother that commits an act that is not in accordance

with the statutes or law of either Sigma Nu Fraternity or the
University, as well as local, state and federal laws, shall be
subject to reprimand and penalties issued by the Chapter
Honor Board.

ARTICLE VII FINANCES

Section 1. A member owing monies 30 days past due will be declared

suspended until such debts are fully paid.

Section 3. If a member is late with monthly dues: _________

Section 4. All financial records, receipts, and logs shall be provided

Certified Public Accountant during the month of
January for audit.

ARTICLE VIII HARDSHIP CASES

Section 1. A member may petition the Chapter for a hardship

extension if he is in good standing and has demonstrated a
legitimate hardship as determined by the Treasurer.

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 Section 2. Having been approved by the Treasurer, the procedure for
obtaining a hardship extension is as follows:

a. Member will present his case before a quorum of the

Chapter.

b. Chapter members then question the petitioner on matters

relating to his financial status.

c. Petitioner then leaves the room and Chapter members may

question the Treasurer on the case.

d. A 2/3 Chapter vote is then required for approval of the

extension.

ARTICLE IX AMENDMENTS

Section 1. Any member in good standing may propose an Amendment

to the Bylaws at regular business meetings of the Chapter.

Section 2. All proposed Amendments shall be read by the Recorder at

three (3) consecutive meetings before being voted upon.

Section 3. Once an Amendment is approved by the majority of the

Chapter, a 2/3 quorum must be present for a vote, the
Amendment will be checked to make sure it abides with
The Law of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc. and the policies of
____________ University.

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