National Constitution Article IX

Article Summary: Article IX of the National Constitution defines the duties and responsibilities of the Collegiate Chapter and provides for the petitioning and creation of new Collegiate Chapters.

ARTICLE IX: COLLEGIATE CHAPTERS

Section 1

The Collegiate Chapter shall have the responsibility and authority over all Chapter Members and the administrative operations of the Collegiate Chapter, except where these operations would infringe upon the integrity of Phi Sigma Pi, the Grand Chapter, the National Council, another Collegiate Chapter, an Alumni Association, or an Alumni Chapter.

Section 2

The responsibilities of a Collegiate Chapter are to:

1. Ensure the maintenance of the Chapter's viability and enthusiasm;
2. Plan and complete scholastic, service, fund-raising, and social activities;
3. Improve Chapter image and influence on the campus and in the local community;
4. Properly recruit and educate new Members to ensure the future of the Chapter;
5. Maintain regular contact with the National Office;
6. Define the Chapter Bylaws and Chapter Operating Policies in accordance with the governing documents of Phi Sigma Pi;
7. Correspond with and cultivate the Chapter's Alumni; and
8. Foster knowledge in the future leaders of Phi Sigma Pi and society.

Section 3

Each Collegiate Chapter shall adopt Chapter Bylaws, Chapter Operating Policies (Chapter Dues and Fees, service requirements, Chapter Membership recruitment policies, etc.), and Articles of Incorporation (optional) to provide for the Chapter's own particular needs, consistent with the National Constitution and Phi Sigma Pi National Articles of Incorporation. Each Collegiate Chapter's Bylaws shall be forwarded to the National Office for approval.

Section 4

The Collegiate Chapters shall be named in order of establishment, with the letters of the Greek alphabet being used serially, Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and so on through the alphabet. The succeeding Collegiate Chapters shall be Alpha Alpha, Alpha Beta, and so on; then Beta Alpha, Beta Beta, and so on.

Section 5

If a Collegiate Chapter becomes Inactive, the Chapter's designating letter(s) shall not be used for another Collegiate Chapter at another sheltering institution.

Section 6

The National Council shall have the power to place on probation, suspend, or revoke a charter from a Collegiate Chapter.

Section 7

A Chapter Advisor of the Collegiate Chapter shall be appointed or elected by Members of the Collegiate Chapter in the manner approved by the Collegiate Chapter's sheltering institution. The Chapter Advisor shall be a member of the faculty, staff or administration of the sheltering institution.

Section 8

An Alumni Advisor of the Collegiate Chapter may be appointed or elected by the Members of the Collegiate Chapter in a manner like the Chapter Advisor. The Alumni Advisor shall be an Alumni Member of Phi Sigma Pi. At least one Alumni Advisor shall reside in the vicinity of the sheltering institution.

Section 9

In order for a Collegiate Chapter to remain in good standing with Phi Sigma Pi, the Chapter shall be required to adhere to the National Constitution and to promptly submit all monetary remittance, forms, and reports required by the National Office.

Section 10

An institution desiring to establish a new Collegiate Chapter shall submit a petition signed by all of the students who shall be Inducted as Charter Members to the National Council. The petition shall also be approved and signed by the appropriate administrative officer of the sheltering institution. The National Council shall examine the petition furnished by the proposed Chapter and investigate the sheltering institution. A three-fourths (3/4) vote of the National Council shall be required for approval of a new Collegiate Chapter.

Section 11

The National Council may also establish Collegiate Chapters by selecting a sheltering institution for membership and taking on the responsibility of securing Members and seeking the approval of the sheltering institution for the Collegiate Chapter.

Section 12

Collegiate Chapters shall recognize in some manner the Chapter's Founder's Day.