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| − | == ARTICLE XXII: PROHIBITIONS ==
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| − | Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity neither approves of nor shall be responsible for actions of Members which may result in injury to persons or damage to property (i.e., "hazing"). Hazing shall be defined as, but not limited to, any action taken or situation created, intentionally, to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment and ridicule. These actions and situations include, but are not limited to: paddling in any form, creation of excessive fatigue, physical and psychological shock, scavenger hunts which involve illegal activities, one-way road trips which leave an individual to find return transportation, wearing apparel at any time or location which is not appropriate, required engagement in public stunts or buffoonery, morally degrading games or humiliating activities, compulsory consumption of any
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| − | alcoholic beverages or controlled substances or non-controlled substances, and any other activities which are not consistent with the regulations and policies of the sheltering institution, or behavior considered as unbecoming of a Member of Phi Sigma Pi. The National Council shall investigate any Chapter or Member accused of hazing. A Chapter or Member found guilty of hazing shall be disciplined in accordance with ARTICLE
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| − | XVIII, Sections 2 and 3 of the National Constitution, if the investigation conducted by the National Council (or designee) determines that there shall be a reasonable basis that violation of this Article has occurred. Additionally, Chapters and Members are criminally and personally liable for the respective actions taken. The National Council may pursue the appropriate legal action against any Chapter or Member that hazes.
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| − | Alcohol and/or illicit use of controlled substances shall be strictly prohibited at any Collegiate Chapter membership drive event. Any Chapter that shall be reasonably believed to have violated this section following an investigation by the National Council (or designee), shall be disciplined in accordance with ARTICLE XVIII, Sections 2 and 3 of the National Constitution. A membership drive event is interpreted as any rush or initiation event that is organized for or by the rushees or initiates or requires their attendance for part or all of the time.
| + | '''''Article Summary:''' Article XXII of the National Constitution defines Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised as the Parliamentary Authority of the National Fraternity.'' |
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| − | === Section 3 === | + | == ARTICLE XXII: PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY == |
| − | Collegiate Chapters are strictly prohibited from using Official Collegiate Chapter moneys for the purchase and consumption of alcohol and/or controlled substances at any Phi Sigma Pi function. Any Collegiate Chapter determined by the National Council to have violated this section, shall be disciplined in accordance with ARTICLE XVIII, Sections 2 and 3 of the National Constitution.
| + | The rules contained in the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern Phi Sigma Pi in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with the National Constitution and any special rules of order Phi Sigma Pi may adopt. |
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| − | === Section 4 ===
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| − | <li>Phi Sigma Pi prohibits the illicit use of controlled substances as defined by state and federal laws at any Phi Sigma Pi sponsored event, function, or meeting.</li>
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| − | <li>Each Chapter shall develop a Risk Management Program, taking into consideration any risk management program already instituted at the sheltering institution, that highlights the issue of hazing, the responsibilities and liabilities of alcoholic beverages, and illicit controlled substance possession, consumption, and distribution.
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| − | # This program must be in compliance with all regulations set forth by the sheltering institution, the National Constitution, as well as all federal, state, and local laws.
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| − | # Each chapter shall be required to hold or attend a minimum of two (2) programs per academic year to further educate Members and Initiates on its Risk Management Policy.</li>
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| − | <li>Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity discourages, but does not prohibit, the use of alcoholic beverages at any Phi Sigma Pi sponsored event, function, or meeting, except as otherwise provided herein.</li>
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| − | === Section 5 ===
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| − | No provision of the National Constitution, the National Initiation Manual or Program shall be interpreted as mandating any action which threatens the well-being or existence of Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity. The National Council shall be charged with monitoring all programs of Phi Sigma Pi and with exercising the National Council's judgment to halt any and all activities that threaten the fiscal and/or legal wellbeing of Phi Sigma Pi.
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| − | The effect of the National Constitution upon an individual Chapter may be altered to conform to any sheltering institution regulations to which the Chapter shall be subject. Any such alteration shall be incorporated as an integral part of the Chapter's Bylaws, which are subject to review and approval by the National Council. The National Council shall not approve any such alteration unless the National Council has received proof that the contested part of the National Constitution does in fact conflict with the official sheltering institution regulations to which the Chapter shall be subject.
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| − | === Section 7 ===
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| − | A Collegiate Chapter or an Alumni Chapter shall not own or lease real property in the name of Phi Sigma Pi or in the Chapter's name, except by means of a house corporation. Title to real property shall be acquired only by an incorporated Collegiate Chapter or an Alumni Chapter in the state in which the property shall be located.
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| − | === Section 8 ===
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| − | No Member or component of Phi Sigma Pi shall circularize the Membership of Phi Sigma Pi or any part thereof without first obtaining the consent of the National Council. Phi Sigma Pi communications, approved Collegiate or Alumni publications, and business discussions shall not be affected by this section.
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