The Delta Eta Chapter of Delta Tau Delta the Shelter Bylaws and Operating Code

THE DELTA ETA CHAPTER

DELTA TAU DELTA

THE SHELTER BYLAWS AND OPERATING CODE

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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

PAGE PREAMBLE 5 ARTICLE I: MISSION STATEMENT 5 ARTICLE II: AUTHORITY 5 SECTION 1: COMPRISING 5 SECTION 2: INVALID 5 SECTION 3: JURISDICTION 5 SECTION 4: EXCEPTIONS 5 ARTICLE III: READING OF BYLAWS 5 ARTICLE IV: MEMBERSHIP 6 SECTION 1: PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS 6 SECTION 2: INITIATION 6 SECTION 3: ACTIVES 6 SECTION 4: ALUMNI 6 SECTION 5: ALUMNI RIGHTS 6 SECTION 6: NON-DISCRIMINATION 6 SECTION 7: MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING 6 SECTION 8: GENERAL VOTING 6 ARTICLE V: CHAPTER OFFICERS 7 SECTION 1: ENTAIL 7 SECTION 2: ELECTIONS 7 SECTION 3: VOTING 7 ARTICLE VI: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 8 SECTION 1: MEMBERS 8 SECTION2: ELIGIBILITY TO HOLD OFFICE 8 SECTION 3: DUTY 8 SECTION 4: GOAL 8 SECTION 5: MEETINGS 8 ARTICLE VII: ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE 9 SECTION 1: MEMBERS 9 SECTION 2: ELIGIBILITY TO HOLD OFFICE 9 SECTION 3: DUTY 9 SECTION 4: FIRST MEETING 9 SECTION 5: MEETINGS 9

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SECTION 6: PROCESS 9 ARTICLE VIII: FINANCE COMMITTEE 10 SECTION 1: MEMBERS 10 SECTION 2: CHAIRMAN 10 SECTION 3: DUTY 10 SECTION 4: AUTHORITY 10 ARTICLE IX: THE HONOR BOARD 11 SECTION 1: MEMBERS 11 SECTION 2: CHAIRMAN 11 SECTION 3: DUTY 11 SECTION 4: BILL OF COMPLAINT 11 SECTION 5: TERM 11 SECTION 6: APPEAL PROCESS 11 ARTICLE X: CHAPTER COMMITTEES 12 SECTION 1: MEMBERS 12 SECTION 2: CHAIRMEN 12 SECTION 3: REMOVAL 12 SECTION 4: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 12 SECTION 5: ALUMNI/PARENTS/COMMUNICATIONS 12 SECTION 6: SHELTER AND GROUNDS 12 SECTION 7: MEMBER EDUCATION 13 SECTION 8: COMMUNITY SERVICE/PHILANTHROPY 13 SECTION 9: NEW MEMBER EDUCATION 13 SECTION 10: RULES 13 SECTION 11: RECRUITMENT 13 SECTION 12: SOCIAL/RISK MANAGEMENT 14 SECTION 13: SPECIAL 14 SECTION 14: MEETINGS 14 ARTICLE XI: SHELTER RULES 15 SECTION 1: GENERAL RULES 15 SECTION 2: STUDY HOURS 16 SECTION 3: DINING ROOM 16 SECTION 4: CHAPTER PROPERTY 17 SECTION 5: SOCIAL RULES 17 SECTION 6: HONOR BOARD 17 ARTICLE XII: MEETINGS 18 SECTION 1: FORMAL MEETINGS 18

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SECTION 2: INFORMAL MEETINGS 18 SECTION 3: REGULAR MEETINGS 18 SECTION 4: SPECIAL MEETINGS 18 SECTION 5: QUORUM 18 SECTION 6: ELECTIONS 18 SECTION 7: CANDIDATES FOR MEMBERSHIP 18 SECTION 8: ABSTAINING 19 SECTION 9: ATTENDANCE 19 SECTION 10: MEETINGS CANCELATION 19 SECTION 11: ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER 19 SECTION 12: INITIATION 19 ARTICLE XIII: CHARGES 20 SECTION 1: ROOM, BOARD, DUES, AND FEES 20 SECTION 2: HOUSE NOTE 20 SECTION 3: INITIATION DUES 20 SECTION 4: SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS 20 SECTION 5: ALUMNI ASSESSMENTS 20 ARTICLE XIV: HOUSE CORPORATION 20 SECTION 1: HOUSE CORPORATION BYLAWS 20 ARTICLE XV: MOTIONS 20 ARTICLE XVI: AMENDMENT 21 SECTION 1: BEGINNING PROCESS 21 SECTION 2: CHECKING PROCESS 21 SECTION 3: CHAPTER VOTE 21 SECTION 4: IF PASSED 21 SECTION 5: IF NOT APPROVED BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 21 CONCLUSION 22

PAGE 4 OF 22 PREAMBLE

We, the members of the Delta Eta Chapter of Delta Tau Delta, desiring to establish an internal organization of efficiency, to adopt a definite system of local government, to locate authority and responsibility in the Chapter, and to establish rules and regulations necessary and proper for the conduct of local affairs, do hereby establish the following Code of Bylaws.

ARTICLE I: MISSION STATEMENT

The members of the Delta Eta Chapter of Delta Tau Delta are committed to being the Lighthouse Fraternity at the University of Alabama to which all Fraternities look on how to live lives of excellence.

ARTICLE II: AUTHORITY

SECTION 1: COMPRISING All provisions of the Constitution and Bylaws of Delta Tau Delta and all provisions Governing Fraternities at The University of Alabama as set forth by the Administration of said Institution form a part of these Bylaws as if hereto attached or herein repeated.

SECTION 2: INVALID If these Bylaws shall be found in any way to be in conﬂict with the Constitution and Bylaws of Delta Tau Delta or to the regulations Governing Fraternities at The University of Alabama, the Article or Section of these Bylaws, which is held to be in conﬂict, shall be void.

SECTION 3: JURISDICTION These Bylaws supersede all prior existing Bylaws of the Delta Eta Chapter of Delta Tau Delta.

SECTION 4: EXCEPTIONS The Chapter cannot vote upon all special assignments of Alumni Advisory Team Members and stated Guidelines/Regulations.

ARTICLE III: READING OF BYLAWS

SECTION 1: AVAILABILITY These Bylaws shall be made available to all members and prospective members and read by the Chairman of the Rules Committee to the Chapter assembled at the second regular meeting of the Chapter following the opening of any school year.

PAGE 5 OF 22 ARTICLE IV: MEMBERSHIP

SECTION 1: PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS Candidates who have complied with the requirements of The University of Alabama, who have assumed the obligations of New Member Education, and who have been accepted by majority vote of the Active Chapter, shall be Prospective Members of the Delta Eta Chapter of Delta Tau Delta.

SECTION 2: INITIATION In addition to the requirements set forth in the Constitution, in order to be eligible for Initiation, the Prospective Member must have satisfactorily completed the program established by the New Member Education Committee, which was in force at the time the Prospective Member started the New Member Education Program.

SECTION 3: ACTIVES Members duly initiated or affiliated in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and Bylaws shall be considered Active Members of the Chapter, so long as they are Undergraduate Students of The University of Alabama. Furthermore, every Active Member must sign the Code of Conduct at the beginning of every semester.

SECTION 4: ALUMNI Members duly initiated or affiliated in the Delta Eta Chapter of Delta Tau Delta, who have graduated from The University of Alabama or who have withdrawn from The University of Alabama, shall be Alumni members of the Delta Eta Chapter of Delta Tau Delta.

SECTION 5: ALUMNI RIGHTS Alumni members of the Delta Eta Chapter of Delta Tau Delta shall be entitled to all of the rights, privileges, and immunities of membership, except those of voting in Active Chapter meetings and holding Elective Offices in the Active Chapter.

SECTION 6: NON-DISCRIMINATION Membership in the Delta Eta Chapter of Delta of Delta Tau Delta shall be open to all students of The University of Alabama, without regard to race, religion, disability, national origin, color, age disability, gender identity or expression, sexual identity, or veteran status.

SECTION 7: MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING Members in good standing are defined as follows: Members who are above the required GPA, that have paid off outstanding dues, including any fines that are oustanding. Also, Inactive Members who have left the University in good standing, which means that the Member in question does not owe the Fraternity outstanding dues or fines and left with the minimum required GPA.

SECTION 8: GENERAL VOTING Those Members who are not in good standing with the Fraternity shall not be allowed to vote on any Fraternity business including but not limited to motions brought up in Chaper and Executive elections.

PAGE 6 OF 22 ARTICLE V: CHAPTER OFFICERS

SECTION 1: ENTAIL The Officers of the Chapter shall be the President, one or more Vice Presidents, the Secretary, the Treasurer, and the Sergeant at Arms.

SECTION 2: ELECTIONS All Officers shall be Elected Annually at the Third Chapter Meeting in November, and shall assume office at the beginning of the following semester.

SECTION 3: VOTING Voting for all Officers shall be by secret ballot.

Section 4: Faculty Advisor Selection The Faculty Advisor must be a full-time faculty, staff, or a full-time employee of The University of Alabama. Selection of a faculty advisor shall be by unanimous vote of the Executive Board, and shall be voted on at the first meeting of the Executive Board each calendar year. There shall be no enforced term limit.

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ARTICLE VI: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

SECTION 1: MEMBERS The Executive Committee shall be composed of the President who shall serve as the chairman, one or more Vice Presidents, the Chapter Advisor, the Secretary, the Treasurer, and the Sergeant at Arms.

SECTION 2: ELIGIBILITY TO HOLD OFFICE Any member of the Executive Committee must have a cumulative grade point average of no lower then a 2.6 in order to be eligible to hold that office.

SECTION 3: DUTY It shall be the duty of the Executive Committee to act as counsel for the President and to assist him in planning, adopting, and executing the policies of the Chapter, to serve as the long range planning Committee for the Chapter, and to assist the President in creating the agenda for Chapter meetings.

SECTION 4: GOAL The Executive Committee shall determine, formulate, and establish policies by which the Chapter shall be guided in its relationships with other Fraternities on The University of Alabama Campus.

SECTION 5: MEETINGS The Executive Committee shall hold weekly meetings throughout the year at a time and place designated by the Chairman. The Secretary shall keep record of the proceedings of the Committee meeting.

PAGE 8 OF 22 ARTICLE VII: ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE

SECTION 1: MEMBERS The Administrative Committee shall be composed of the Vice President who shall serve as the Chairman, the Chapter Advisor or his Designate, the Treasurer, the Director of Academic Affairs, the Secretary, and the Chairmen of all Standing Committees.

SECTION 2: ELIGIBILITY TO HOLD OFFICE Any Chairman or member of the Administrative Committee must have a cumulative grade point average of no lower then a 2.6 in order to be eligible to hold that office.

SECTION 3: DUTY It shall be the duty of the Administrative Committee to execute the programs of the Chapter, and serve as the Legislative Committee where all Committee business must pass before being brought to the Executive Committee.

SECTION 4: FIRST MEETING The ﬁrst regular meeting of the Administrative Committee shall be held within fifteen (15) days after the President assumes Office.

SECTION 5: MEETINGS The Administrative Committee shall hold weekly meetings throughout the year at a time and place designated by the Chairman, and prior to the regular meeting of the Chapter. The Secretary shall keep record of the proceedings of the Committee.

SECTION 6: PROCESS All Proposed Laws, Procedures, Rules, Regulations, and Plans adopted by the Administrative Committee may be submitted first to the Rules Committee for wording and in order to ensure it does not conflict with any current bylaws, then to the Executive Committee for approval, and finally to the Chapter for ﬁnal approval.

PAGE 9 OF 22 ARTICLE VIII: FINANCE COMMITTEE

SECTION 1: MEMBERS The Treasurer shall choose two (2) Members to serve on the Finance Committee with the Treasure and Assistant Treasurer. Appointed Members are subject to a fifty-one (51) percent approval vote by the Chapter.

SECTION 2: CHAIRMAN The Treasurer of the Chapter shall serve as the Chairman of the Finance Committee.

SECTION 3: DUTY It shall be the duty of the Finance Committee to enforce the regulations set forth in the Constitution of Delta Tau Delta regarding Finances, to conduct a monthly audit of the records of the Treasurer of the Chapter, to establish the Chapter Budget, to maintain a sound Credit Rating for the Chapter, to see that all Bills and Charges against the Chapter are paid promptly, to require that the Treasurer report the current ﬁnancial position to the Chapter at regular intervals, to hold meetings at least twice (2) each month, and to keep a record of its proceedings.

SECTION 4: AUTHORITY The Finance Committee shall have the power to authorize the Collection, the Distribution, and the Expenditure of all Chapter Funds, to require reports on the finance from the Treasurer at regular intervals, to employ and discharge all salaried employees and determine their compensation, to require reports from the Steward at regular intervals, to authorize or refuse to authorize extra-budget expenditures of the funds of the Chapter, to make all necessary and proper adjustments of the budget, to require that all ﬁnancial reports of the Chapter be kept current and in an efficient manner, and to institute proceedings for suspension or expulsion against financially delinquent members. In the event that the Delta Eta Chapter of Delta Tau Delta goes defunct or is terminated with The SOURCE , all funds held in active accounts shall be relinquished to the House Corporation of Delta Tau Delta, Delta Eta Chapter.

PAGE 10 OF 22 ARTICLE IX: THE HONOR BOARD

SECTION 1: MEMBERS The Honor Board shall consist of the Sergeant at Arms, the Chairman of the Rules Committee, as well as two (2) members from each initiated Pledge Class in the Chapter. In order to be eligible for an Honor Board position the member must be nominated by their respective Pledge Class and confirmed by a simple majority vote or 51% of the voting members attending Chapter.

SECTION 2: CHAIRMAN The Chairman of the Honor Board shall be the Sergeant at Arms of the Chapter. The Chairman shall not vote in a decision by the board except in the case of a tie.

SECTION 3: DUTY It shall be the duty of the Honor Board to provide a fair and impartial hearing of all violations by members and prospective members of the Chapter Bylaws, the Rules, the Code of Conduct, the Member Responsibility Guidelines, and other established guidelines/regulations as determined by the Alumni Advisory Team. Each case shall be deliberated, and the Honor Board shall hand down appropriate mansions regarding restitution for damage or punitive mansions, as well as require the defendant to participate in certain educational programs. The board may also recommend to the Chapter Suspensions or Expulsions for due cause in accordance with Article XI of the Constitution.

SECTION 4: BILL OF COMPLAINT A Bill of Complaint may be ﬁled by any member against another for due cause. The President of the Chapter or the Chairman of The Honor Board may bring charges against any member or prospective member on behalf of the Chapter if necessary.

SECTION 5: TERM Once appointed to the Honor Board, a member may retain that position until he completes his term of one (1) semester, voluntarily steps down, or is elected to an Executive Committee position. Vacancies shall be ﬁlled in accordance with the above mentioned selection process. A member of the Honor Board may be removed from his position by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Chapter.

SECTION 6: APPEAL PROCESS Any member or members who have been fined or penalized in accordance with this article may register an appeal with the Chapter. They shall bring the appeal to the Chapter at the first regular meeting following the decision of the Honor Board, and the Active Chapter shall have the power to revoke the fine or penalty appealed by a two-thirds (2/3) vote if it was a majority decision by the Honor Board, or by a three-fourths (2/3) vote if it was a unanimous decision by the Honor Board.

PAGE 11 OF 22 ARTICLE X: CHAPTER COMMITTEES

SECTION 1: MEMBERS The Standing Administrative Committees of the Delta Eta Chapter of Delta Tau Delta shall be: Academic Affairs; Alumni/Parents/Communications; Shelter and Grounds; Member Education; Community Service/Philanthropy/Adopt A School; New Member Education; Rules; Recruitment; Social/Risk Management.

SECTION 2: CHAIRMEN The President shall appoint the chairmen of the appointive standing committees within ten (10) days after he assumes office, and such appointments shall be subject to the approval of the Chapter. The respective chairmen shall appoint the members of the committees within ﬁfteen (15) days after the President assumes office, and such appointments shall be subject to the approval of the President. The chairmen and member of the committees shall serve for a period of one (1) semester from the date of their appointment.

SECTION 3: REMOVAL The President shall have the power to remove any committee chairman or member for just cause, which includes, but is not limited to, the violation of any of the Chapter Bylaws, the Rules, the Code of Conduct, the Member Responsibility Guidelines, the failure to perform the duties of the committee in a satisfactory manner, or for conduct detrimental to the best interests of the committee of which he is a chairman or a member.

SECTION 4: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE The Academic Affairs Committee shall consist of not less than three (3) members and the Faculty Academic Advisor of the Alumni Advisory Team. The Director of Academic Affairs shall chair the Academic Affairs Committee. It shall be the duty of the Academic Affairs Committee to formulate a program, which will foster superior academic performance and stimulate intellectual curiosity, and to submit said program to the Administrative Committee for approval. To execute the program after it has been approved by the Administrative Committee, the Executive Committee, and the Chapter, and to submit weekly written reports to the Administrative Committee. The Academic Affairs Committee shall have the power to secure the cooperation of any member or members of the Chapter by any reasonable means.

SECTION 5: ALUMNI/PARENTS/COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE The Alumni/Parents/Communications Committee shall consist of not less than three (3) members and a member of the Alumni Advisory Team. It shall be the duty of The Alumni/Parents/Communications Committee to formulate a program by which the interest and cooperation of the Alumni/Parents may be stimulated, developed, and maintained and submit said program to the Administrative Committee for approval. To execute the program after it has been approved by the Administrative Committee, the Executive Committee, and the Chapter; and to submit weekly written reports to the Administrative Committee. The Committee shall have the power to secure the cooperation of any member or members of the Chapter by any reasonable means.

SECTION 6: SHELTER AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE The Shelter and Grounds Committee shall consist of no less than three (3) members. A member of House Corporation shall be invited to the Committee. It shall be the duty of The Shelter and Grounds Committee to formulate a program for the proper maintenance and repair of the Chapter Shelter and Grounds; to work with the House Corporation in the formulation of the program, to submit said program to the Administrative committee for approval. To execute the program after it has been approved by the Administrative Committee, the Executive Committee, and the Chapter; and to submit weekly written reports to the Administrative Committee. The Shelter and Grounds Committee shall have the power to secure the cooperation of any member or members of the Chapter by any reasonable means.

PAGE 12 OF 22 SECTION 7: MEMBER EDUCTION COMMITTEE It shall be the duty of the Member Education Committee to organize and administer programs for the general education of all active members of the Chapter on topics including, but not limited to: Job Acquisition; Etiquette; and Technology, to submit said programs to the Administrative Committee for approval. To execute the programs after then have been approved by the Administrative Committee, the Executive Committee and the Chapter, and to submit weekly written reports to the Administrative Committee. The Member Education Committee shall have the power to secure the cooperation of any member or members of the chapter by any reasonable means.

SECTION 8: COMMUNITY SERVICE/PHILANTHROPY/ADOPTASCHOOL COMMITIEE The Community Service/Philanthropy/Adopt A School Committee shall consist of not less than two (2) members. It shall be the duty of the Committee to formulate a program to promote Chapter Community Service/Philanthropy/Adopt A School abilities and events and submit it to the Administrative Committee for approval. To execute the program after it has been approved by the Administrative Committee, the Executive Committee, and the Chapter, and to submit weekly reports to the Administrative Committee. The Philanthropy Committee shall have the power to secure the cooperation of any member or members of the chapter by any reasonable means.

SECTION 9: NEW MEMBER EDUCATION COMMITTEE The New Member Education Committee shall consist of not less than two (2) members. The Chapter Advisor or his designate should serve on the Committee. It shall be the duty of the New Member Education Committee to formulate a program, by which the Chapter may instill the prospective members in the History, Traditions, and Organization of the Fraternity, the Chapter, and the Institution and submit it to the Administrative Committee for approval. To execute the program after it has been approved by the Administrative Committee, the Executive Committee, and the Chapter, and to submit weekly written reports to the Administrative Committee. The New Member Education Committee shall have the power to recommend penalties to the Honor Board to be imposed upon any member or members for failure or refusal to comply with the adopted New Member Education Program. The New Member Education Committee shall have the power and authority to develop the Big Brother/Little Brother program including the criteria for obtaining Big Brother status.

SECTION 10: RULES COMMITTEE The Rules Committee shall consist of not less than two (2) members. The Chairman shall act as Parliamentarian of the Chapter and Honor Board. It shall be the duty of the Committee to make necessary any reasonable revisions of these Bylaws and Shelter Rules, and to inform all members of the Chapter of the current Bylaws and Shelter Rules. All Amendments to the Bylaws or Rules of the Chapter shall be submitted to the Rules Committee for approval and clarity of wording to ensure that the motion does not conflict with the Constitution and Bylaws of Delta Tau Delta, then to the Executive Committee for approval. After which the Rules Committee will present the motion in front of the Chapter for final approval. The Rules Committee shall submit weekly written reports to the Administrative Committee.

SECTION 11: RECRUITMENT COMMITTEE The Recruitment Committee shall consist of not less than three (3) members. It shall be the duty of the Recruitment Committee to formulate the program for Chapter Rush and submit it to the Administrative Committee for approval. To execute the program after it has been approved by the Administrative Committee, the Executive Committee, and the Chapter, and to submit periodic written reports to the Administrative Committee. The Recruitment Committee shall have the power to secure cooperation of any member or members of the Chapter by any reasonable means and shall have the power to recommend ﬁnes and/or penalties which shall be imposed upon any member or members for failure or refusal to comply with the adopted recruitment regulations and programs.

SECTION 12: SOCIAL/RISK MANAGMENT COMMITTEE

PAGE 13 OF 22 The Social Committee shall consist of not less than two (2) members. It shall be the duty of the Social Committee to formulate a program, within the budgeted allotment for this Committee, by which Entertainment shall be provided for the Chapter. A Risk Management Committee of no less than two (2) members shall be responsible for employing a Risk Management Program, which is in compliance with the Member Responsibility Guidelines. The Social Committee shall submit the program to the Administrative Committee for approval. To execute the program after it has been approved by the Administrative Committee, the Executive Committee, and the Chapter, and to submit weekly written reports to the Administrative Committee. The Social Committee shall have the power to secure the cooperation of any member or members of the Chapter by any reasonable means.

SECTION 13: SPECIAL COMMITTEES Special Committees may be appointed from time to time at the discretion of the President, and their terms of office and the extent of their authority shall be designated speciﬁcally in the appointment.

SECTION 14: MEETINGS All Committees shall hold regular meetings and shall keep a record of their proceedings.

PAGE 14 OF 22 ARTICLE XI: SHELTER RULES

SECTION 1: GENERAL RULES A. All members and prospective members of the Chapter shall reside and board in the Shelter, determined by pin number, unless excused by the Finance Committee or unless full occupancy is achieved. B. All members and prospective members of the Chapter who are permitted to reside outside the Shelter shall observe all Shelter rules while at the Shelter. C. Alumni members of the Fraternity or Chapter who are visiting the Shelter shall observe all Shelter Rules while at the Shelter. D. All members residing in the Shelter shall have the opportunity to keep their room regardless of pin number. No member will be forced to move unless they have broken rules written in the Constitution and the Bylaws. E. The following Officers and/or Appointments must reside within the Shelter throughout the tenure of their Office or Appointment: the President, the Vice President, the Treasurer, the Sergeant at Arms, the Pledge Educator, and the House Manager. F. If an Active Member receives a semester grade point average (GPA) of below a 2.5 that member will be placed on academic probation the following semester. If the active in question does not improve the following semester to a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least a 2.75 that member will automatically be up for expulsion from the Fraternity. G. Members who are currently on academic probation may, once midterm grades are posted, appeal to the Academic Chair to attend an upcoming social event if the Member in question fulfills the following requirements: 1. If the Member in question has fulfilled all of there required points on time. 2. If the Member in question has met with their teachers and has a signed sheet stating that the grade is up to date. 3. If the Member in question has a current semester GPA of at least 3.3 to date. F. Any Member who fails to fulfill any of the requirements listed in subsection G shall not be permitted to attend the party in question, and also loses the privilege of appealing to attend any further social events while on academic probation.

PAGE 15 OF 22 SECTION 2: STUDY HOURS A. The Shelter shall be reasonably quiet at all hours of the day and quiet hours are in eﬀect at all times in the study room. B. Study Hours shall be as follows: 1. The Shelter shall have Study Hours from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday. 2. The Shelter shall be quiet from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. daily Sunday through Thursday. 3. Radios, televisions, and other media devices shall be kept on low volume at all times so that they will not disturb members studying in the Shelter. 4. Members and prospective members that violate Study Hours shall be treated at the discretion of the Honor Board. C. Academic Plan for members on Probation: 1. The GPA Requirements and their prospective points are as follows: a. 2.99 – 2.76 = fifteen (15) points per two (2) week period b. 2.75 – 2.51 = twenty (20) points per two (2) week period c. 2.5 or below = twenty five (25) points per two (2) week period d. Prospective members = twenty (20) points per two (2) week period 2. Ways to get points are as follows: a. Study Hour = one half (1/2) point b. Proctored study hall = one (1) point i. Maximum of six (6) points per week for study hours c. Meeting with Professor = five (5) points d. Subject Tutor Meeting = three (3) points e. Utilizing Writing Center = three (3) points f. Meeting with Director of Academic Affairs = two (2) points i. Must be productive (i.e. discussing progress, asking for help, etc.) g. No D’s or F’s at midterms = ten (10) points h. All A’s and B’s at midterms = twenty (20) points i. All A’s at midterms = thirty (30) points j. A on exam = ten (10) points k. B on exam = five (5) points l. Turning in academic exam = two (2) points 3. All “meetings” must be proven by photo or email from the professor, subject tutor, or writing center tutor. Photo/Email will be sent to proper academic committee member. a. Blind copy academic coordinator w/ follow-up email thanking professor

SECTION 3: DINING ROOM A. The Housemother and guests of the Chapter shall enter the Dining Room before members and prospective members. B. Coats and ties shall be worn at all dinners designated as Formal Meals by the President. C. Dinner shall begin at 5:00 p.m. daily Monday through Thursday. D. Any Member that violates the aforementioned rule shall be treated at the discretion of the Honor Board. E. All members shall be on time for dinner unless previously excused by the President. F. Members and prospective members shall maintain proper decorum in the dining room and shall observe all established table manners and customs. G. Members and prospective members shall remain in the Dining Room until excused by the President. H. No unwashed dishes shall be left in the Dining Room or Kitchen except for Lunch and Dinner. Failure to abide to these Rules is grounds for a fine determined by the Honor Board.

PAGE 16 OF 22 SECTION 4: CHAPTER PROPERTY A. Members or prospective members who are found guilty of negligently destroying or causing any damage to the Shelter Property shall be required to replace said Property in the event of destruction or to repair to the original state in the event of damage. B. Members or prospective members who are found guilty of willfully destroying the Shelter Property shall be subject to a fine of an amount determined by the Honor Board in addition to replacing the property destroyed. Members found tampering with Smoke or Fire Detectors will be subject to a $500 dollar ﬁne. C. Chapter Hall Property shall be kept in good order and repair at all times. D. Members and prospective members shall be responsible for the clean and neat appearance of the Interior and Exterior of the Chapter Shelter at all times. E. Guests are permitted twenty-four (24) hours a day and seven (7) days a week with consent of roommate(s). All University Rules apply. F. No person is allowed on roof unless given clearance by the House Corporation or the Shelter and Grounds Chairman.

SECTION 5: SOCIAL RULES A. Proper chaperonage for all women guests of members and prospective members shall be provided, in compliance with University Campus Regulations. B. Drunkenness, which is deﬁned as behavior not limited to memory blackouts, erratic behavior, health problems related to overconsumption of alcohol, and/or alcohol use or possession not in accordance with the Member Responsibility Guidelines and special set of established guidelines set forth by the Alumni Advisory Team, shall be punishable by a ﬁne and further disciplinary action to be levied at the discretion of the Honor Board. The members of the chapter should be responsible for their own consumption. The actions of one member while intoxicated as well as the physical and mental harm of the member can and will be directly attributed to any individual or group that is considered the “source” of the alcohol consumed. This is a liability that no member should accept or underestimate. The Consequence for violation of this rule is as follows: 1st Offense will result in a minimum fine of one hundred (100) dollars. 2nd Offense Violation of this rule for a second (2) instance within 120 days of the first offense will result in a minimum fine of two hundred and fifty dollars (250) and a thirty-day (30) ban of all social activities of the Chapter. 3rd Offense Violation of this rule for a third (3) time within one year (365 days) of the first (1) offense will result in a minimum fine of five hundred dollars (500) and a one-hundred and eighty day (180) ban of all social activities of the chapter. C. Use or possession of Illegal Drugs or Substances in or on the Shelter Premises shall be punishable by a fine, for further details see Honor Board Due Process and Operating Code. D. Members or prospective members found guilty of conduct detrimental to the best interest of the Fraternity and/or the Chapter shall receive punishment by the Honor Board. E. Members and prospective members shall maintain proper decorum at all times with respect to the introduction of guest or strangers within the Chapter Shelter.

SECTION 6: HONOR BOARD The Honor Board shall have the power to impose fines and penalties prescribed for infractions and violations of the General Shelter Rules as set forth in Section 1, and the Code of Conduct as set forth in Section III of the Honor Board Due Process and Operating Code.

PAGE 17 OF 22 ARTICLE XII: MEETINGS

SECTION 1: FORMAL MEETINGS All Formal Business Meetings of the Chapter shall be conducted in the following order: A. Opening Ceremonies B. Roll Call C. Introduction of Visiting Members D. Reading and approval of minutes of the previous meeting E. Reports of Officers F. Reports of Standing Committees G. Reports of Special Committees H. Unﬁnished business I. New Business J. Proposals for Membership K. Discussion of progress of the New Member Education Program L. Suggestions for the Good of the Order M. Report of the Chapter Advisor N. Closing Ceremonies

SECTION 2: INFORMAL MEETINGS The order of Business for all Informal meetings shall be the same as in Section 1 of this Article, except that the Opening and Closing Ceremonies shall be omitted. The meetings shall be called to order and adjoined in regular parliamentary procedure.

SECTION 3: REGULAR MEETINGS Regular meetings shall be held weekly during the year at a time and place to be determined by the Chapter. Formal meetings shall be held at intervals of every other Sunday, and such Formal meetings shall be conducted in due Ritualistic Form with full Regalia and Paraphernalia.

SECTION 4: SPECIAL MEETINGS Special meetings may be called by the President or by a Petition signed by at least two-thirds (2/3) of the total active membership of the Chapter. When a Petition of the Chapter calls such a Special meeting, three (3) days notice must be given to all members of the Chapter.

SECTION 5: QUORUM Two-Thirds (2/3) of the total Active Membership of the Chapter shall constitute a Quorum for the transaction of business, and the act of a majority present at any meeting at which there is a Quorum shall be the act of the Chapter, except as otherwise provided by the Constitution and Bylaws or by the Bylaws of the Chapter.

SECTION 6: ELECTIONS The Officers shall be elected by a majority vote of the Chapter at a meeting attended by at least a Quorum at such time and place as designated by Article VI, Sections 2 and 3, of these Bylaws.

SECTION 7: CANDIDATES FOR MEMBERSHIP Candidates for membership may be voted on at any Regular meeting or at a Special meeting called for that purpose.

PAGE 18 OF 22 SECTION 8: ABSTAINING Any Member of the Active Chapter entitled to vote in Chapter Meetings who is present but does not cast his vote shall be recorded as Abstaining.

SECTION 9: ATTENDANCE Attendance at all meetings shall be compulsory, and any member or members who shall be absent without the prior excuse of the President shall be subbed to a fine in the amount of $10 dollars. If, however, prior excuse is deemed not feasible, the member or members guilty of violating this Bylaw shall present a written notice containing reasonable excuse to the Honor Board who shall have the authority to waive the fine.

SECTION 10: MEETING CANCELATION The President shall have the power to cancel one (1) meeting each month for just cause and after giving reasonable notice, provided that the maximum interval between Formal meetings, as prescribed in Section 3 of this Article of these Bylaws, is observed.

SECTION 11: ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern all proceedings of the Chapter meetings when applicable. Matters of Parliamentary Procedure in dispute shall be referred to the Chairman of the Rules committee, who shall act as Parliamentarian of the Chapter.

SECTION 12: INITIATION Failure to attend Initiation or any other Rite will be subject to a $100 dollar fine unless arrangements have been made with the Executive Committee.

PAGE 19 OF 22 ARTICLE XIII: CHARGES

SECTION 1: ROOM, BOARD, DUES, AND FEES Room, board, dues, fees, and other charges shall be determined by the Finance Committee before the beginning of the fiscal year and shall be payable monthly during the school year in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and Bylaws of the National Fraternity, and the Bylaws of this Chapter.

SECTION 2: HOUSE DUES As a part of the Charges in Section 1, there shall be included a monthly house note jointly determined by the Finance Committee and the House Corporation Officers, payable by each member and prospective member for aid in maintenance of the Chapter Shelter property as long as he has use of it.

SECTION 3: INITIATION DUES In addition to the Initiation Fee established by the Fraternity, each Initiate shall, at the time of Initiation, pay a sum, jointly determined by the Finance Committee and the House Corporation Officers, which is collected for the House Corporation by the Chapter Treasurer.

SECTION 4: SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS The Finance Committee shall have the power to levy and collect special assessments to cover operating deﬁcits, which shall be prorated equally between members and prospective members.

SECTION 5: ALUMNI ASSESSMENTS Local Alumni and others Continuously using the Shelter and Grounds of the Chapter shall be assessed such a Shelter fee as determined by the Finance Committee.

ARTICLE XIV: HOUSE CORPORATION

SECTION 1: HOUSE CORPORATION BYLAWS See House Corporation Bylaws

ARTICLE XV: MOTIONS

SECTION 1: SIMPLE MOTIONS Any motion made in front of Chapter where Quorum is present can be voted on immediately if the Executive Committee deems the motion to not be too complicated or important. These motions that are deemed able to be voted on immediately require a simple majority or 51% of the voting members present at the Chapter in question in order for said motion to be passed.

PAGE 20 OF 22 ARTICLE XVI: AMENDMENT

SECTION 1: BEGINNING PROCESS

These Bylaws may be repealed, altered, or amended at a Regular meeting of the Chapter, provided that such repeal, alteration, or amendment shall be submitted to the Rules Committee for consideration one (1) week prior to the time that such repeal, alteration, or amendment is to be proposed to the Chapter.

SECTION 2: CHECKING PROCESS

The Rules Committee shall check it carefully for clarity of wording and to insure that it does not conﬂict with the Constitution and Bylaws of the Fraternity or provisions governing Fraternities at The University of Alabama.

SECTION 3: CHAPTER VOTE

At the next Executive meeting following approval by the Rules Committee, the repeal, alteration, or amendment shall be proposed to the Executive Committee, and if approved by the Executive Committee, it shall be proposed to the Chapter.

SECTION 4: IF PASSED

At the following meeting, a simple majority or 51% vote of approval for the adoption of the resolution will cause the repeal, alteration, or amendment to become a Pad of these Bylaws.

SECTION 5: IF NOT APPROVED BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Amendments not receiving the approval of the Executive Committee shall be proposed in the manner described in Sections 2, 3, and 4 of this Article, but shall require a two-thirds (2/3) vote for adoption.

PAGE 21 OF 22 CONCLUSION

Done in General Assembly, these Bylaws for the Delta Eta Chapter of Delta Tau Delta have been Revised, Approved, and Ratiﬁed on this Day, the day of the Month of , in the year_ .

APPROVED BY VOTE OF THE DELTA ETA CHAPTER OF DELTA TAU DELTA.

Please sign on the first line and print your name legibly below.

, President

, Vice President

, Chairman of the Rules

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