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The '''National Constitution''' is the supreme [[Governing Documents|Governing Document]] of Phi Sigma Pi. All authority vested in each component of the National Fraternity is derived from this document.  The National Constitution is first adopted in 1922.
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The '''National Constitution''' is the supreme [[Governing Documents|Governing Document]] of Phi Sigma Pi. All authority vested in each component of the National Fraternity is derived from this document.  
  
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== Key Elements ==
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== Document Structure ==
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The National Constitution defines the structure and organization of the National Fraternity, describes the duties and responsibilities as well as the powers and authorities of each component part of Phi Sigma Pi, and defines the purpose of the organization.
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The National Constitution is organized into 25 Articles, containing sections of related material covering virtually all aspects of the structure, organization, and general operations of the National Fraternity.
  
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== Structure and Organization ==
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* [[National Constitution Article I|Article I: Name]]
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Article III of the National Constitution provides a brief overview of the organization of the National Fraternity, describing Phi Sigma Pi as "a collaboration of seven (7) component parts..." (A-III, S2). The "components" enumerated are:
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* [[National Constitution Article II|Article II: Purpose]]
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* [[Grand Chapter]]
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* [[National Constitution Article III|Article III: Organization]]
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* [[National Council]]
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* [[National Constitution Article IV|Article IV: Membership]]
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* [[Collegiate Chapters]]
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* [[National Constitution Article V|Article V: Grand Chapter]]
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* [[Alumni Chapters]]
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* [[National Constitution Article VI|Article VI: National Council]]
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* [[National Alumni Association]] (added in 2007)
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* [[National Constitution Article VII|Article VII: Election of the National Council]]
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* [[Alumni Associations]]
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* [[National Constitution Article VIII|Article VIII: Duties of the National Officers]]
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* [[Regions]] (added in 2007)
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* [[National Constitution Article IX|Article IX: Collegiate Chapters]]
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* [[National Constitution Article X|Article X: Alumni Organizations]]
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* [[National Constitution Article XI|Article XI: Chapter Officers]]
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* [[National Constitution Article XII|Article XII: Regions]]
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* [[National Constitution Article XIII|Article XIII: Meetings and Events]]
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* [[National Constitution Article XIV|Article XIV: National Council Standing Committees]]
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* [[National Constitution Article XV|Article XV: House Corporations]]
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* [[National Constitution Article XVI|Article XVI: National Finances]]
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* [[National Constitution Article XVII|Article XVII: Chapter Finances]]
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* [[National Constitution Article XVIII|Article XVIII: Chapter Records and Reports]]
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* [[National Constitution Article XIX|Article XIX: Disciplinary Actions of the National Council]]
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* [[National Constitution Article XX|Article XX: National Awards]]
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* [[National Constitution Article XXI|Article XXI: Jewelry, Insignia, and The Ritual]]
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* [[National Constitution Article XXII|Article XXII: Prohibitions]]
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* [[National Constitution Article XXIII|Article XXIII: Parliamentary Authority]]
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* [[National Constitution Article XXIV|Article XXIV: Dissolution]]
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* [[National Constitution Article XXV|Article XXV: Amendments]]
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* [[National Constitution Article XXVI|Article XXVI: Scope]]
  
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Further articles of the National Constitution are dedicated to defining and describing in more detail the specific areas of responsibility of the various component parts.
 
  
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* Grand Chapter is the subject of Article V.
 
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* National Council is defined in Article VI, and assigned duties and powers therein. Article VII describes the election of the National Council, and Article VIII details the specific duties of the National Officers who sit as members of the National Council.
 
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* Collegiate Chapters are defined in Article IX, assigned officers in Article XI, and required to maintain finances per Article XVI. Chapter Records and Reports are detailed in Article XVII
 
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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=== Adoption ===
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The National Constitution was first adopted in 1922.
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The National Constitution was adopted in 1990 by the [[Grand Chapter]] as a replacement to the previous [[Governing Documents]] in force, the National Bylaws and the National Constitution. Although it was common practice for organized societies to maintain bylaws separate from a constitution, in more recent decades, the practice has been one of consolidation to avoid unnecessary repetition and potential conflict.
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=== Current Document ===
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The National Constitution was ratified in 1990 by the [[Grand Chapter]] as a replacement to the previous [[Governing Documents]] in force, the National Bylaws and the National Constitution. Although it was common practice for organized societies to maintain bylaws separate from a constitution, in more recent decades, the practice has been one of consolidation to avoid unnecessary repetition and potential conflict.
  
 
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[[Category:National Constitution]]

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The National Constitution is the supreme Governing Document of Phi Sigma Pi. All authority vested in each component of the National Fraternity is derived from this document.

Document Structure

The National Constitution is organized into 25 Articles, containing sections of related material covering virtually all aspects of the structure, organization, and general operations of the National Fraternity.


History

The National Constitution was first adopted in 1922.

Current Document

The National Constitution was ratified in 1990 by the Grand Chapter as a replacement to the previous Governing Documents in force, the National Bylaws and the National Constitution. Although it was common practice for organized societies to maintain bylaws separate from a constitution, in more recent decades, the practice has been one of consolidation to avoid unnecessary repetition and potential conflict.

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