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'''''Article Summary:''' Article XIII of the National Constitution establishes minimum meeting requirements for the [[Grand Chapter]], [[National Council]], [[Collegiate Chapters]], and [[Alumni Chapters]] and establishes quorum for each. This article also defines official fraternity events.''
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'''''Article Summary:''' Article XIII of the National Constitution defines the National Council Standing Committees, their composition, and their duties and responsibilities.''
 
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''Portions of this Article were amended at the 2015 Grand Chapter Conference but are not currently shown below. Please contact the National Office for the most up to date version of the Consitution.''
 
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== ARTICLE XIII: MEETINGS AND EVENTS ==
 
=== Section 1: Grand Chapter Meetings ===
 
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<li>The regular meetings of the Grand Chapter shall occur at least once every year at the time and place designated by the National Council.</li>
 
<li>The National Council shall issue a call for such meetings to Members and to each Chapter at least one-hundred eighty (180) days before the fixed time of the meeting.</li>
 
<li>A quorum for the transaction of business shall consist of a majority of those entitled to vote in the session of the Grand Chapter.</li>
 
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=== Section 2: National Council Meetings===
 
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<li>The National Council shall hold at least one (1) meeting each year.</li>
 
<li>Quorum for National Council meetings shall be any five (5) of the eight (8) National Officers, each of whom shall be entitled to one (1) vote at meetings of the National Council.</li>
 
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=== Section 3: Collegiate Chapter Meetings ===
 
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<li>There shall be one (1) meeting at least every two (2) weeks during the sheltering institution's academic year.</li>
 
<li>A quorum for a Collegiate Chapter meeting shall consist of at least a majority of the Active Collegiate Members in good standing.</li>
 
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=== Section 4: Alumni Chapter Meetings ===
 
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<li>There shall be a meeting at least two (2) times per calendar year.</li>
 
<li>A quorum for an Alumni Chapter meeting shall consist of a majority of the Alumni Chapter Members.</li>
 
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=== Section 5: Official Events and Activities ===
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== ARTICLE XIII: NATIONAL COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES ==
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=== Section 1: Composition ===
<li>Official Phi Sigma Pi Events shall be events which meets any of the following criteria:
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The Standing Committees of the National Council shall be: Awards, Scholarship & Emblem Committee; Personnel Committee; Constitution & Chapter Standards Committee; and National Development Committee.
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<li>Any event, function, activity or meeting that is organized or sponsored by the Grand Chapter, the National Council or any Chapter</li>
 
<li>Any event, function, activity or meeting that is advertised or for which notice is given and the advertisement or notice contains the words "Phi Sigma Pi", the Greek letters Phi Sigma Pi, or associated logos or insignia.</li>
 
<li>Any event, function, activity or meeting that is organized, sponsored or planned using National or Chapter funds.</li>
 
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<li>National Events<br>
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=== Section 2: Appointment ===
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All Committee membership shall be appointed by the National President, and shall consist of a minimum of three (3) Members.
<li>The National Events shall be the Grand Chapter Conference, National Convention, Alumni Convention and Alternative Break Project.
 
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<li>Collegiate Chapter Events
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=== Section 3: Awards, Scholarship, and Emblem Committee ===
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The Awards, Scholarship & Emblem Committee shall be chaired by the National Secretary and shall include at least one (1) Member of a Collegiate Chapter. The other Committee Members shall include at least one (1) other National Officer and at least one (1) Member of a Collegiate Chapter. The Committee shall be responsible for reviewing the Chapters' scores for the National Awards, recommending recipients of Distinguished Service Keys to the National Council, and recommending candidates for National Honorary membership status. The Committee shall also be responsible for making recommendations to the Grand Chapter when changes are deemed necessary to the emblems, jewelry, insignia and official songs of Phi Sigma Pi.
<li>Any event, function, activity or meeting that is organized or sponsored by any Collegiate Chapter.</li>
 
<li>Any event, function, activity or meeting that is advertised for or by a Collegiate Chapter, for which notice is given and the ad or notice contains the words "Phi Sigma Pi", the Greek letters Phi Sigma Pi, or associated logos or insignia.</li>
 
<li>Any event, function, activity or meeting that is organized, sponsored, or planned using National or Chapter funds.</li>
 
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<li>Nationally Sponsored Activities are any activity, meeting or function at a National Event that meets any of the following criteria:
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=== Section 4: Personnel Committee ===
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The Personnel Committee shall have as Members the National Vice President of Finance, the National President, at least one (1) other National Officer, and designated National Staff Member(s). The Committee shall be responsible for all issues concerning the hiring and reviewing of Phi Sigma Pi employees.
<li>Organized, administered, sponsored or co-sponsored by Phi Sigma Pi;</li>
 
<li>Appears on the National Event Agenda.</li>
 
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=== Section 6: Accessibility ===
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=== Section 5: Constitution and Chapter Standards Committee ===
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The Constitution & Chapter Standards Committee shall be chaired by the National Senior Vice President. The other Committee Members shall include one (1) other National Officer and at least one (1) Member in good standing with current active membership status with a Collegiate Chapter. The Committee shall be responsible to investigate and consider improvement of the National Constitution and to make recommendations to the National Council and Grand Chapter for revision when changes are deemed advisable. The Committee shall explore methods in which Chapters can be educated on Parliamentary Procedure and Phi Sigma Pi governing documents. The Committee shall review all proposed amendments to the National Constitution for consistency in language and format compliance.
<li>For all events which are mandatory for prospective members, Initiates, or Collegiate Chapter Members, the Collegiate Chapter shall provide reasonable accommodations for all attendees with disabilities in accordance with the sheltering institution’s policy.</li>
 
<li>For all events which are mandatory for prospective members or Alumni Chapter Members the Alumni Chapter shall provide reasonable accommodations for all attendees with disabilities.</li>
 
<li>The National Fraternity shall require that the host venue’s meeting rooms for the National Convention be physically accessible to all registered attendees. Any auditory, visual, or additional accessibility needs must be requested through the Phi Sigma Pi National Office by the stated deadline in the registration process.</li>
 
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=== Section 6: National Development Committee ===
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The National Development Committee shall be chaired and administered by the National President. Committee Members shall include Members in good standing who are appointed to the Committee by the National President. The Committee Members shall participate by invitation in actions and research led by National Officers to further the National development of Phi Sigma Pi in accordance with ARTICLE VIII: Duties of the National Officers. Committee Member actions and recommendations shall include improving communications and technology use, National and Chapter fund development, Chapter strength and stability, Alumni development and strengthening membership development and Initiation programs.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 19:39, 17 September 2017


Article Summary: Article XIII of the National Constitution defines the National Council Standing Committees, their composition, and their duties and responsibilities.

ARTICLE XIII: NATIONAL COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES

Section 1: Composition

The Standing Committees of the National Council shall be: Awards, Scholarship & Emblem Committee; Personnel Committee; Constitution & Chapter Standards Committee; and National Development Committee.

Section 2: Appointment

All Committee membership shall be appointed by the National President, and shall consist of a minimum of three (3) Members.

Section 3: Awards, Scholarship, and Emblem Committee

The Awards, Scholarship & Emblem Committee shall be chaired by the National Secretary and shall include at least one (1) Member of a Collegiate Chapter. The other Committee Members shall include at least one (1) other National Officer and at least one (1) Member of a Collegiate Chapter. The Committee shall be responsible for reviewing the Chapters' scores for the National Awards, recommending recipients of Distinguished Service Keys to the National Council, and recommending candidates for National Honorary membership status. The Committee shall also be responsible for making recommendations to the Grand Chapter when changes are deemed necessary to the emblems, jewelry, insignia and official songs of Phi Sigma Pi.

Section 4: Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee shall have as Members the National Vice President of Finance, the National President, at least one (1) other National Officer, and designated National Staff Member(s). The Committee shall be responsible for all issues concerning the hiring and reviewing of Phi Sigma Pi employees.

Section 5: Constitution and Chapter Standards Committee

The Constitution & Chapter Standards Committee shall be chaired by the National Senior Vice President. The other Committee Members shall include one (1) other National Officer and at least one (1) Member in good standing with current active membership status with a Collegiate Chapter. The Committee shall be responsible to investigate and consider improvement of the National Constitution and to make recommendations to the National Council and Grand Chapter for revision when changes are deemed advisable. The Committee shall explore methods in which Chapters can be educated on Parliamentary Procedure and Phi Sigma Pi governing documents. The Committee shall review all proposed amendments to the National Constitution for consistency in language and format compliance.

Section 6: National Development Committee

The National Development Committee shall be chaired and administered by the National President. Committee Members shall include Members in good standing who are appointed to the Committee by the National President. The Committee Members shall participate by invitation in actions and research led by National Officers to further the National development of Phi Sigma Pi in accordance with ARTICLE VIII: Duties of the National Officers. Committee Member actions and recommendations shall include improving communications and technology use, National and Chapter fund development, Chapter strength and stability, Alumni development and strengthening membership development and Initiation programs.


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