UW IFC Constitution

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University of Washington Interfraternity Council Constitution

Unanimously ratified and enacted this 9th

day of November, 2011

PREAMBLE 2

ARTICLE I. NAME AND PURPOSE 2

ARTICLE II. MEMBERSHIP 2

ARTICLE III. THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL 3

ARTICLE IV. OFFICERS OF THE INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL 5

ARTICLE V. ELECTIONS 8

ARTICLE VI. STANDARDS BOARD 9ARTICLE VII. FINANCES 13

ARTICLE VIII. CONSTITUTION MANAGEMENT 14

APPENDIX I. BY-LAWS

APPENDIX II. CODE OF CONDUCT

APPENDIX III. CORE VALUES

APPENDIX IV. RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY

APPENDIX V. EXPANSION

APPENDIX VI. DRY RECRUITMENT

APPENDIX VII. PHILANTHROPY

APPENDIX VIII. ANTI-HAZING CONTRACT

APPENDIX IX. LEVEL II HEARING SCRIPT


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PREAMBLE

In order to promote and perpetuate the best interest of the member fraternities of the North-AmericanInterfraternity Conference (NIC) at the University of Washington, we do ordain and establish thisConstitution of the Interfraternity Council at the University of Washington.

ARTICLE I. NAME AND PURPOSE

SECTION I. NAME

This organization shall be known as the Interfraternity Council at the University of Washington andmay be referred to as IFC hereafter in this Constitution.

SECTION II. MISSION STATEMENT

We, the Interfraternity Council and our member fraternities at the University of Washington, sharingcommon values and fraternal ideals, strive to be gentlemen of integrity pursuing excellence inScholarship, Leadership, Philanthropy, Brotherhood, and Service.

SECTION III. PURPOSE

It shall be the purpose of the IFC to:

1. Preside and act as the representative central government of member fraternities of theNorth-American Interfraternity Conference at the University of Washington;

2. Serve as the liaison between the fraternities and the University administration, Universitycommunity, and the local community in matters relevant to fraternity life;

3. Promote the welfare of the students within the individual fraternities;4. Uphold the core values of the Greek community at the University of Washington:

Scholarship, Leadership, Philanthropy, Brotherhood, and Service.

ARTICLE II. MEMBERSHIP

SECTION I. RECOGNITION

Undergraduate NIC fraternities shall hold membership in IFC, upon being accepted by IFC.Established chapters must meet the requirements set forth in Article II. Section III.

SECTION II. RECOGNITION PROCEDURES

A. The National fraternity must comply with the expansion policy as outlined in this Constitution.B. All newly admitted members and colonies will be considered Associate Members of IFC until all

University and IFC requirements are met. Associate Members will not have the right to vote in anyLegislative Council meeting, but will be allowed all other benefits of full membership.

SECTION III. REQUIREMENTS OF MEMBERS

A. For a chapter or colony to be considered in good standing with IFC, it must meet the followingrequirements:

1. The chapter must be in good standing with its National Headquarters as well as theUniversity of Washington.

2. The chapter must follow all local, state, and federal laws and University of Washingtonpolicies.

3. The chapter must be current with all documentation required by IFC and the University ofWashington.

4. The Chapter must be current with all financial obligations to IFC. Any chapter delinquentof financial obligations after the established deadline is subject to fines, penalties, and/orimmediate suspension of IFC recognition as determined by the Vice President (VP) ofAdministration with the guidance of the VP of Standards. Payment plans may be set up with

the VP of Administration.


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5. The chapter must adhere to the IFC Constitution and By-Laws.6. New member class must maintain a 3.0 GPA, on a four-point scale, during the quarter in

which they undergo new member education, as calculated by the Office of Fraternity andSorority Life (OFSL).

7. Active membership must maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA each quarter, on a four-point scaleas calculated by the OFSL.

8. All chapters must be represented at all IFC meetings, unless an excused absence has beengranted. (Fines and punishments for missing meetings can be found in Article III. The

Legislative Council.)

B. If a chapter does not meet the requirements in part A, the chapter will be automatically placed onprobation until it meets with the IFC Standards Board to develop an appropriate course of action tocorrect the problem(s).

SECTION IV. PROBATION

Fraternities placed on probation will lose all voting rights and may face other sanctions if deemednecessary by the Standards Board. Any member of a chapter that is on probation may not run for orhold any elected position in IFC.

SECTION V. EXCEPTIONS

Certain fraternities that are not NIC member fraternities will be allowed membership into IFC. Thosefraternities will need to follow the procedures and meet the requirements listed above, as well as seekan approval of the Legislative Council by a two-thirds (2/3) vote. Phi Delta Theta fraternity andKappa Sigma fraternity are currently the only approved member fraternities, but that is subject tochange pending a Legislative Council approval.

ARTICLE III. THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

SECTION I. DUTIES AND MEMBERS

The supreme legislative body of IFC shall be the Legislative Council, which shall consist of all ofthe Presidents of the member fraternities.

SECTION II. VOTING

A. Members shall have one (1) vote in the Legislative Council. In order to vote, the members chaptermust be in good standing.

B. A chapter is not in good standing if they are suspended or have an outstanding balance with IFC.C. The default chapter delegate to IFC will be the chapter President.D. When the chapter President has an excusable absence, the President must send an official delegate,

who must be registered with the VP of Administration at least eight (8) hours prior to that meeting.The official delegate will then be a voting member of the Legislative Council.

E. If a President must have another member of his chapter represent his chapters vote in LegislativeCouncil meetings due to a consistent time conflict, he may do so with approval of the ExecutiveBoard.

F. If a chapter has two (2) or more unexcused absences in a quarter then voting rights will be revoked

for that quarter. Any unexcused absence will result in a $50 fine.G. No member of the IFC Executive Board shall serve as delegate to the Legislative Council during his

term of office.

SECTION III. MEETING INFORMATION

A. The Legislative Council shall meet at least four (4) times during each quarter (excluding Summerquarter).

B. Each chapter with appropriate facilities may hold a meeting at their chapter house at the request ofthe Executive Board.

C. Guests will be allowed to attend meetings if the Executive Board approves them prior to that meeting.D. There will be a maximum of twenty (20) minutes granted to guest speakers per meeting chosen on

first-come, first-serve basis. Guest speakers must provide information that is relevant to IFC and its


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members. Each guest speaker will register for the meeting through the IFC President. The presidingofficer may grant additional time to guest speakers as needed.

SECTION IV. QUORUM

A quorum shall be two-thirds of the membership of the Legislative Council in good standing.

SECTION V. ORDER OF MEETINGS

A. Roberts Rules of Order shall govern the procedure of all meetings of the Legislative Council. Incases where a conflict exists between the Constitution or By-Laws and Roberts Rules of Order, theConstitution and By-Laws shall take precedence.

B. The order of business at all regular meetings will be:

Roll Call Attendance will be taken by the VP of Administration.Guest Speakers Any speaker having registered with the VP of Administration willpresent his/her information to the Legislative Council.Officers Reports Starting with President and ending with VP of Administration, eachofficer will report on all issues pertaining to their position and list relevant activities sincethe last meeting.Advisors Reports The OFSL staff members will report on issues pertaining to the IFC,

the OFSL, and the surrounding community. The advisors will also list relevant activitiessince the last meeting.Old Business Motions and/or legislation that were tabled at a previous meeting.Nominations / Elections (if applicable)

Membership Impeachment proceedings.New Business New motions and/or legislation to be considered by the LegislativeCouncil.Announcements Announcements must pertain to IFC, campus, or community activities.Adjournment

C. The above order of business may be changed at any time at the discretion of the President/presidingofficer.

SECTION VI. PRESIDING OFFICERS POWER

The presiding officer shall cast the determining vote in the event of a tie on a motion requiring asimple majority vote.

SECTION VII. SPECIAL MEETINGS

Special meetings of the Legislative Council may be called either by the IFC President, four (4)voting members of the Executive Board, or one-third (1/3) of the Legislative Council members ingood standing, provided that a twenty-four (24) hour advance notice be given for the meeting.

ARTICLE IV. OFFICERS OF THE INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL

SECTION I. THE EXECUTIVE BOARD

There shall be an Executive Board being the chief administrative and coordinating body of the IFC.The Executive Board shall:

1. Initiate legislation;2. Enforce all decisions of the Standards Board;3. Appoint any committees, which they deem necessary for efficient operation;4. Serve as a liaison between member fraternity representatives and the University of

Washington community including UW administration and the Seattle and UW PoliceDepartments;

5. Assume all powers delegated to it by the Legislative Council.


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SECTION II. OFFICERS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD

The Executive Board shall consist of the following members:

1. The President, Vice President of Standards, Vice President of Risk Management, VicePresident of Recruitment, Vice President of Membership Development, Vice President ofPublic Relations, Vice President of Greek Relations, and Vice President of Administration.

2. The Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life or a representative whom he/she may designate,

who will serve as the advisor to the Executive Board.

SECTION III. JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Job descriptions for the Executive Board officers will include, but are not limited to:

A. The President1. Assumes the general executive authority of the IFC as delegated to him in the

Constitution and by the Legislative Council.2. Will preside over all Legislative Council and Executive Board meetings.3. Will be the official representative for the IFC.4. Will oversee all activities of IFC.5. Will preside over all expansion activities.

6. Will act as a liaison with the University administration.7. Will immediately communicate changes in policies and regulations from theUniversity to the Executive Board and Legislative Council.

8. May enter IFC into contractual agreements unless delegated.9. Will coordinate the annual Leadership Academy.10. Will serve as a co-representative to the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life

Advisory Committee and appoint the other co-representative from either theprevious IFC OFSL Advisory Committee representatives or the current IFCExecutive Board.

B. The Vice President of Standards1. Will assume all responsibilities and powers delegated to the IFC President in the

absence of the President.2. Will coordinate and chair the IFC Standards Board.3. Will receive charges against any fraternity and act thereon as prescribed by the

procedures in Article VII. The Standards Board.4. Will maintain and update each chapters file regarding violations of IFC rules,

codes, policies, and regulations.C. The Vice President of Risk Management

1. Will assume responsibility for the investigation of complaints against the IFC or itsmember chapters and report the findings to the IFC Executive Board.

2. Will serve as Chief Investigator for the IFC Standards Board.3. Will facilitate risk management programming for chapter Social Chairs, Risk

Management Chairs, Presidents, new members, and other relevant parties.4. Will review the IFC and the University of Washingtons hazing, alcohol, and

judicial policies on a quarterly basis.D. The Vice President of Recruitment

1. Will coordinate the IFC year-round recruitment effort.

2. Will interpret and deliver opinions to the Standards Board concerning recruitmentguidelines and violations.

3. Will schedule and implement meetings with all recruitment chairs prior to andduring the summer recruitment period.

4. Will plan and implement programs for recruitment chairs and their chaptermembers.

5. Will design and develop recruitment marketing materials.6. Will coordinate the annual Greek Preview event each Spring.7. Will coordinate the Greek Ambassador program.

E. The Vice President of Membership Development1. Will coordinate the recognition and awards program of the IFC.2. Will coordinate the membership development initiatives and programs of the IFC.3. Will coordinate New Member Day.

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1. Will coordinate all neighbor, community, University, and public relationsprograms for the IFC.

2. Will serve as regular liaison to the University of Washington administration andcommittees, University District Chamber of Commerce, University ParkCommunity Club, North of 45th Committee, and the State of Washington, KingCounty and City of Seattle Public Safety agencies.

3. Will maintain an ongoing relationship with The Daily. This includes attending TheDaily staff meetings and helping to ensure Greeks are represented on the student

media staff.4. Will serve as editor of all Greek publications.5. Will update the IFC website regularly.6. Will develop all marketing materials for the IFC in conjunction with the respective

IFC Vice President if needed.G. The Vice President of Greek Relations

1. Will coordinate, in conjunction with the Panhellenic Association the developmentand implementation of Greek community wide events including Homecoming andGreek Week.

2. Will serve as chair to the Interfraternity Council Homecoming and Greek WeekCommittees.

3. Will work with theVP of Recruitment to coordinate Greek Preview.4. Will conduct a quarterly round table for philanthropy chairmen.

5. Will collect and distribute philanthropic and community service opportunities toIFC member chapters.

H. The Vice President of Administration1. Will preside over all billing and fining of fraternities.2. Will preside over all IFC financial matters.3. Will prepare a budget each quarter to be approved by the Legislative Council.4. Will collect fraternity quarterly reports including information such as member

rosters, leadership positions, financial matters, etc.5. Will record attendance and take minutes at all Legislative Council and Executive

Board meetings.6. Will keep contact lists current and handle all office correspondence and supplies.7. Will coordinate, in conjunction with the OFSL staff members, the purchase and

distribution of office equipment and supplies.8. Will coordinate, in conjunction with the VP of Standards, the collection of fines.

SECTION IV. OFFICE HOURS

Each member of the Executive Board shall serve a minimum of six (6) hours in the IFC Office eachweek of Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters with the exception of the President, who shall serve ten(10) hours each week, and the VP of Recruitment, who shall serve a minimum of fifteen (15) hourseach week during Summer quarter in addition to six (6) during Fall, Winter, and Spring.

SECTION V. SCHOLARSHIP

Each member of the Executive Board shall receive a maximum of a $500 scholarship at theconclusion of the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters with the exception of the President, who shall

receive a $833.33 scholarship at the conclusion of the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters, and the VPof Recruitment, who shall receive an additional $1,500 scholarship at the conclusion of summerquarter. This amount granted in each scholarship, with the exception of the President, shall bedetermined by the IFC President, with the guidance of the OFSL staff members, based on theirperformance during the said quarter. The Executive Council shall determine the scholarship of theIFC President with the guidance of the OFSL staff members.

SECTION VI. REMOVAL

A. Any officer of the IFC may be removed from his office by a two-thirds vote of the members in goodstanding of the Legislative Council. To initiate a vote for removing an Executive Board memberfrom office, the official delegate from a chapter in good standing must voice his intentions to theExecutive Board prior to the vote. The vote will then be brought up during New Business at the next

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B. Any officer of IFC may be removed from his office by a simple majority vote of the ExecutiveBoard officers, not including the officer currently in question.

SECTION VII. SPECIAL NOMINATIONS

In the event that an officer is removed or resigns from his office, nominations will be taken until thenext meeting of the Legislative Council; a new officer shall be elected by a simple majority vote ofthe Legislative Council at the following meeting. An interim officer may be appointed by the

President (pending a simple majority vote of the Executive Board) until the election takes place.

ARTICLE V. ELECTIONS

SECTION I. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND ELIGIBILITY

Any candidate running for an elected position in IFC must be a member in good standing with hisrespective fraternity. That fraternity must also be in good standing with IFC and the University ofWashington. All officers must be enrolled as full-time matriculated students of the University ofWashington.

SECTION II. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

To obtain status as an IFC Executive Officer, the student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of3.0. He must maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA for his entire tenure on the IFC ExecutiveBoard. If at any time an IFC Executive Officers quarter GPA falls between a 2.50-2.99, he will beplaced on academic probation for one quarter. If his quarter GPA does not improve after one quarter,he will be removed from the IFC Executive Board, and a special election will be held to fill thevacancy. If at any time an IFC Executive Officers quarter GPA drops below a 2.50, he will beremoved from the Executive Board immediately, and a special election will be held to fill thevacancy.

SECTION III. OTHER REQUIREMENTS

A. No more than two members of the same chapter may be on the board at the same time.B. The offices of President, VP of Standards, VP of Risk Management, and VP of Recruitment cannotbe from the same chapter; they must be filled by four (4) different chapters.

C. A Chapter President cannot hold the position of IFC President, IFC VP of Standards, IFC VP of RiskManagement, or IFC VP of Recruitment at the same time. If at any time the IFC President, IFC VPof Standards, IFC VP of Risk Management, or the IFC VP of Recruitment is elected to ChapterPresident, an automatic vacancy will be created on the IFC Executive Board and a special electionwill be held.

D. The IFC VP of Recruitment cannot be a Recruitment (Rush) Chair within his own chapter.

SECTION IV. ELECTION DATES

Elections will be held annually at a special meeting in November. The exact date of Elections will beset by the Executive Board.

SECTION V. APPLICATIONS

A. Applications will be released on a date determined by the Executive Board prior to elections.B. Applications will be accepted from any member of a chapter in good standing with the IFC.C. The application will include the candidates name and position for which they are running, as well as

a supplemental application designed by the Executive Board and the OFSL staff members.D. The President and the respective VP will determine the candidates that will be slated for voting.

They will slate no more than three (3) candidates for each position. No officer running in theupcoming elections is allowed to slate candidates. In such a case, the IFC President will assignanother member of the Executive Board to review the applications.

E. Prior to elections, the President will distribute a complete list of all candidates and the positions forwhich they are running.


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F. On the day of elections, the President will read off the current candidates names and the positions forwhich they plan to run.

SECTION VI. ELECTION PROCEDURES

A. The order of elections will go in successive order. The officers succession order is as follows:President, VP of Standards, VP of Risk Management, VP of Recruitment, VP of MembershipDevelopment, VP of Public Relations, VP of Greek Relations, and VP of Administration.

B. Alphabetical order of each candidates last name will determine the order of elections.C. All positions will require a simple majority of the votes cast to declare a winner.D. An abstention will count as a vote for the majority decision and its number included in the total vote

count. Only members in good standing may vote.E. Each chapter will hold one (1) vote for each election. In the event that the current chapter

President/delegate cannot attend elections, he may send an appointed proxy from his chapter in hisplace. The VP of Administration must be notified of the delegate change twenty-four (24) hours inadvance.

F. Voting by absentee ballot is not allowed.G. Voting will be conducted by secret ballot. Each voting member will receive a ballot and then will

submit his vote to the VP of Administration who will then tally them.H. If there is only one candidate running for a position, he will require a vote of confidence that requires

a simple majority.

I. The VP of Administration will be responsible for keeping time during elections.J. If the VP of Administration is running in an election, any other Executive Board member may carryout his duties.

K. The following are procedures for elections with more than two candidates: after the first round, thetwo candidates with the most votes will continue, unless there are already enough votes for onecandidate to be declared victor. In the event that one or more candidates are tied for second place,there will be a runoff between those candidates to determine who will advance to the second round toface the candidate with the most votes.

L. Order of Candidate Presentation:1. PRESIDENT: Five (5) minute speech, followed by three (3) minute question and answer

session, followed by discussion.2. ALL OTHER VICE PRESIDENTS: Three (3) minute speech, followed by two (2) minute

question and answer session, followed by discussion.M. During the question and answer session, members of the Legislative Body will be able to ask the

candidate any relevant questions regarding their platform.N. Discussion will take place after the question and answer session and will run for a maximum of ten

(10) minutes.

SECTION VII. VACATED OFFICES

A. In the event that an office (with the exception of President) is vacated in midterm, the President willmake an interim appointment, with the approval of a simple majority of the Executive Board, to fillthat office until a special election can be held at the next Legislative Council meeting.

B. If the office of the President is vacated mid-term, the VP of Standards will assume the duties of thatoffice until a special election can be held at the next Legislative Council meeting.

ARTICLE VI. STANDARDS BOARDSECTION I. PURPOSE

It shall be the purpose of the IFC Standards Board to act as the judiciary body of the InterfraternityCouncil by interpreting and upholding the IFC Constitution.

SECTION II. AUTHORITY

The Standards Board shall be vested with the power to hear all cases brought to the InterfraternityCouncil by the Office of the Vice President of Student Life, the University of Washington or SeattlePolice Departments, or any other concerned party. It shall also be charged with the responsibility touphold all regulations and policies of the Interfraternity Council.


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SECTION III. MEMBERSHIP

A. MembersThe Standards Board shall consist of:1. The VP of Standards who shall chair the committee except in cases where his

fraternity is involved, in which case a temporary replacement shall be appointed by theIFC President. This person must be an IFC Executive Officer.

2. Seven (7) undergraduate chapter representatives, no two of which may be affiliatedwith the same fraternity.

3. An OFSL staff member will serve as a non-voting Standards Board Advisor.B. Eligibility

To be eligible for membership on the Standards Board a candidate must be a fullymatriculated University of Washington student and in good standing with hisrespective fraternity. Candidates must also maintain a 3.0 cumulative Grade PointAverage.

C. Selection1. The IFC Advisor, IFC President, IFC VP of Standards, and IFC VP of Risk

Management will be in charge of narrowing the field of applicants to twelve (12)people when applicable, of which only three (3) may be from the same chapter.

2. Candidates will be elected by the Legislative Council. Each delegate of theLegislative Council shall be allowed five (5) votes, with the seven (7) candidatesreceiving the most votes being elected to the Standards Board; a majority vote is not

needed. In the event of a tie, the IFC President will cast the tie-breaking vote.D. Term of OfficeEach member of the Board shall serve for one (1) calendar year following theirelection. The IFC President and IFC VP of Standards shall determine the date of theelections. If at any time a member of the Board fails to meet the eligibilityrequirements set forth in Section III.B or resigns from his position, he shall beremoved from the Board and the IFC President, IFC VP of Standards, IFC VP of RiskManagement, and an OFSL staff member shall appoint an eligible replacement. Thisappointment shall take place by reopening the search to all chapters not alreadyrepresented, who will then be narrowed by the officers listed above.

SECTION IV. PROCEDURES

A. Initial Procedures1. In the event that a fraternity does not meet the requirements set forth in this

Constitution, commits actions that are not representative of fraternity men, or does notcomply with any agreements or guidelines passed by IFC or the Legislative Council,the IFC Standards Board will meet to review these charges.

2. Once all of the evidence is gathered by the VP of Risk Management or other party, itis presented to the Standards Board as a new case. The Standards Board has the powerto observe the evidence and determine whether the case should be:

i. Closedii. Opened as a Level 1 Caseiii. Opened as a Level 2 Case

3. The level of a case is determined by the severity of the charge or of past offenses.4. If the case is opened by the Standards Board then the IFC VP of Standards is

responsible for notifying the charged fraternity of its upcoming hearing within seven(7) days of the decision.

B. Level 1 Case Procedures1. A Level 1 Case is defined as any incident, violation, or report that is not described by

the Level 2 Case parameters (See Section IV.C.1).2. The Standards Board shall convene to review the charges and hear the case.3. This hearing will occur no sooner than forty-eight (48) hours and no later than twenty

(20) days after the charged letter has been issued.4. The accused fraternity will have the opportunity to submit a written response and/or

send up to three (3) delegates, one of which may be an advisor, to physically appearbefore the Board to discuss the charges.

5. Upon hearing all sides of the case, the Standards Board shall determine one of thefollowing:


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i. Find the accused fraternity not responsible for the charges and dismiss thecharges.

ii. Organize a meeting between the fraternity or fraternities involved mediatedby the Standards Board.

iii. Find the accused fraternity responsible for the charges and uphold theConstitution, which can result in sanctions being issued. This can includebut is not limited to:

a. Recommendation to National Headquarters for revocation of charter;

b. Recommendation to the University for suspension of recognition;c. Suspension from the IFC;d. Probation;e. Social, and/or activity probation;f. Financial penalties;g. Educational sanctions;h. Community Service;i. Written reprimand.

C. Level 2 Case Procedures1. A Level 2 Case can be defined as, but not limited to:

i. Dry Recruitment violations,ii. Hazing violations,iii. Probation/Suspension violations,

iv. Or blatant disregard for the IFC Risk Management Policy.2. All evidence and witnesses that will be used by the IFC shall be submitted to thecharged fraternity by the IFC VP of Standards no later than forty-eight (48) hoursbefore the set date of the hearing.

3. The charged fraternity is also expected to submit up to three (3) representatives,witnesses, and evidence to the IFC VP of Standards forty-eight (48) hours before thehearing.

4. If any representatives, witnesses and/or evidence are not submitted by this deadlinethen the representatives, witnesses, and/or evidence will be excluded by the VP ofStandards before the hearing commences.

5. This hearing will occur no sooner than seventy-two (72) hours and no later thantwenty-five (25) days after the charged letter has been issued.

6. During the hearing the IFC will have the VP of Standards, VP of Risk Management,VP of Administration (for the sole purpose of taking minutes) and the voting membersof the Standards Board.

7. Each party will be allotted ten minutes for their opening statements. Fifteen minuteswill be allowed for each partys witnesses and exhibits to be presented to theStandards Board. For the closing statement, each party will be permitted to use tenminutes before the Standards Board enters into deliberations.

8. An outline of this type of hearing can be found in APPENDIX IX.D. Voting

Each member of the board, not including the IFC VP of Standards and StandardsBoard Advisor (or any other designated non-voting member), shall be entitled to onevote and all decisions shall require a majority vote. In the event that a case shallconcern a chapter who has a representative on the Standards Board that representativewill not serve on that case, including the VP of Standards. In the event of a tie, theInterfraternity Council VP of Standards (or the individual chairing the meeting) shall

cast the majority vote.E. Quorum

A quorum will consist of at least five voting members.F. Notification to the Accused

1. After the Standards Board convenes, the VP of Standards shall notify the President(s)of the fraternity or fraternities involved in writing as to the charges and sanctionswithin seven (7) days of the hearing.

2. The VP of Administration will be in charge of providing minutes to a chapter involvedin a Level 2 hearing within forty-eight (48) hours of the hearing.

G. Appeal Procedure1. If the Standards Board finds the accused fraternity responsible for violations, the

fraternity will have the opportunity to appeal to the IFC President via e-mail or letterdelivered to the IFC Office within ten (10) days of their hearing. The IFC President


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will then review the appeal and determine whether the appeal is valid. He may chooseto grant the appeal and reopen the case, or dismiss the appeal and keep the case closed.

2. If the IFC President is a member of an involved chapter, the IFC VP of Administrationwill then grant or dismiss the appeal.

3. The basis of this appeal is limited to:i. Severity of sanctions,ii. Procedural error, oriii. New evidence.

4. The Interfraternity Council VP of Standards will be responsible for setting a date forthe appeals hearing.

5. The appeals board will consist of:i. The IFC VP of Standards (non-voting member),ii. The Standards Board Advisor (non-voting member),iii. The IFC President,iv. One (1) member of the AIFC,v. Three (3) members of the Legislative Council chosen at random in the form

of a list at the beginning of each quarter.a. The members of the Legislative Council have the right to refuse duty

on the Appeals Board. He must let the VP of Standards know five(5) days in advance of any appeals hearing.

b. Once a member has served on the Appeals Board, he will no longer

be eligible to serve on the appeals board until all other members ofthe Legislative Council have served.c. If the member is affiliated with a charged fraternity, he will not be

allowed to serve on the Appeals Board.6. All members of the appeals board will be responsible for closely reviewing the

minutes from the original hearing.7. The charged fraternity will be allowed up to three (3) delegates at the hearing and only

student delegates may deliver their respective cases.8. During the hearing the IFC will have the VP of Standards, VP of Risk Management,

VP of Administration (for the sole purpose of taking minutes) and the voting membersof the Appeals Board.

9. Each party will be allotted ten (10) minutes for their opening statements. Fifteen (15)minutes will be allowed for each partys witnesses and exhibits to be presented to theStandards Board. For the closing statement, each party will be permitted to use ten(10) minutes before the Appeals Board enters into deliberations.

10. Two (2) members of the Standards Board will be granted ten (10) minutes total duringthe deliberations to present to the Appeals Board their reasoning for the initial decision.

11. While in deliberations the appeals board may make the following decisions:i. Affirm the original decision,ii. Affirm the original decision and adjust sanctions,iii. Or reverse the original decision.

12. The findings of the board will be the final word on all proceedings.H. Non-Compliance Clause

In the case that the fraternity does not comply with the penalties in the time periodagreed upon by the Standards Board, the Board has the right to reconvene anddetermine, if needed, harsher sanctions.

SECTION V. DISCIPLINARY RECORDS

Any and all sanctions levied by the Standards Board will take effect immediately following thehearing. The IFC VP of Standards will be responsible for preparing a summary of the case whichshall include: Name of Chapter, Alleged Offense and Date of Offense, Plea, Verdict, and Sanctions.A detailed transcript of all proceedings will be prepared and filed in the respective chaptersdisciplinary file. All disciplinary files are confidential.

ARTICLE VII. FINANCES

SECTION I. BUDGET

A. The VP of Administration will prepare an operating budget for the upcoming calendar year. The

budget shall include all incoming revenue and detailed descriptions of expenditures.


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B. The detailed budget will be submitted for approval before the Legislative Council by the thirdmeeting of the Winter quarter. It will require a two-thirds affirmative vote.

SECTION II. DUES

A. Dues will be set by the Executive Board and OFSL staff members.B. The VP of Administration will provide individual invoices to each organization at the beginning of

every quarter. This invoice will reflect rates for membership and new members from the current

quarter.C. Payments will be due by the date set by the VP of Administration.D. All dues not received by the date decided be the VP of Administration will incur a standard $50 fine

for the first week and an additional 1% for each day following. (First day late will incur a $50 fine;on the eighth day, the additional fine will be 1% of the outstanding balance; on the ninth day theadditional fine will be 2% of the outstanding balance, etc.)

E. In the event that a chapter has an outstanding balance with the IFC by the due date, the chapter willbe considered Not in Good Standing and will temporarily lose their vote in the Legislative Council.These penalties will be lifted when the outstanding balances are paid or an agreement is reached withthe IFC Executive Board.

SECTION III. EXPENDITURES

All expenditures that fall under a line item in the original budget will be reimbursed in full with acopy of the receipt and a completed reimbursement document explaining the reason forreimbursement. Expenditures to be reimbursed by IFC must be directly related to IFC business andbe predetermined and indicated in the budget.

ARTICLE VIII. CONSTITUTION MANAGEMENT

SECTION I. DISTRIBUTION

A copy of the Interfraternity Council Constitution shall be distributed to the Legislative Council andExecutive Board in paper copy and will be easily accessible on the IFC website.

SECTION II. AMENDMENTS

The Constitution may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) approval vote by the members in goodstanding of the Legislative Council. Amendments shall be submitted in written form to theLegislative Council during a regular meeting. After presentation, the proposed amendment shall betabled for one meeting during which time the fraternity representatives shall obtain from his chapteran affirmative or negative vote. Amendments must be ratified within sixty (60) days afterpresentation or such proposed amendments shall not be considered further.

SECTION III. REVIEW COMMITTEE

The VP of Standards will chair a Constitution Review Committee comprised of member chapterPresidents and IFC Executive Board members to review this Constitution. This committee willpresent any proposed amendments to the Legislative Council. This annual review will occur duringSpring quarter.


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Appendix I.

By-Laws of the Interfraternity Council

ARTICLE I. BY-LAWS

SECTION I. DISTRIBUTION

A copy of the IFC By-Laws shall be distributed to the Legislative Council and Executive Board atthe beginning of each year.

SECTION II. AMENDMENTS

The By-Laws may be amended or additions made by a simple majority vote by the members in goodstanding of the Legislative Council.


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Appendix II.

Code of Conduct

ARTICLE I. PURPOSE

The purpose of this Code of Conduct is to provide a guideline of proper practices for members of the

Interfraternity Council with regard to interactions with other chapters than their own. It is also meant to serveas a means by which chapters and their members are held accountable for their interactions with otherchapters.

ARTICLE II. CODE OF CONDUCT

Chapter members are expected to conduct themselves as gentlemen at all times. Actions committed bymembers specifically towards members of different chapters and/or their property will not be tolerated. Suchactions include, but are not limited to:

1. Vandalism of personal or chapter property;2. Theft of personal or chapter property;3. Damage to personal or chapter property;4. Physical or verbal harassment;5. Fighting;6. Any statement, verbal, written, or otherwise that is slanderous in nature, made with the express

purpose of damaging another individual or chapter;7. Conduct unbecoming of a gentleman.

ARTICLE III. ENFORCEMENT

It is the responsibility of the chapter to ensure its members hold themselves to the aforesaid rules. Anyviolation of the Code of Conduct by a chapter member will fall upon the chapter itself, and will result in aStandards Board hearing.

ARTICLE IV. UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON CODE OF CONDUCT

This Interfraternity Council Code of Conduct is considered an extension of the University of WashingtonCode of Conduct.


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Appendix IV.

Risk Management Policy

TheUniversityofWashington

InterfraternityCouncil

RiskManagementPolicy

ThefollowingprovisionsshallapplytoallUniversityofWashingtonIFCmemberFraternities.

SectionI.UniversityofWashingtonFraternityPartyRegistration

UnderthetermsoftheRecognitionAgreementbetweenIFCfraternitiesandtheUniversityofWashington,IFC

fraternitieshaveagreedtocomplywiththefollowingrequirementsregardingthesponsorshipofaparty:

1.A"party"isdefinedas:a.agatheringofmorethan24people;

b.atwhichalcoholicbeveragesareconsumed;and

c.whichisarranged,scheduledorannouncedbytheChapter.

2.TheChapteragreesthatwhenitsponsorsaparty,itwillcomplywiththefollowingrequirements:

a.registerthePartywiththeOfficeoftheVicePresidentforStudentAffairs,andeithertheIFCor

Panhellenic,whicheverisapplicable,nolaterthan7daysinadvanceofeachParty;

b.arrangeforand/orobtainaSpecialOccasionLicenseorBanquetPermitfromtheWashingtonState

LiquorControlBoardandadheretothepermitorlicenseregulations;

c.maintainsecurityandregulateaccesstotheParty.

3.TheChapteralsoagreestobeincompliancewith:

a.allapplicablefederal,stateandlocallawsandregulations;

b.therulesoftheChapter'sHeadquarters;

c.therulesandpoliciesoftheIFC.

SectionII.AlcoholandDrugs

1.Thepossession,use,and/orconsumptionofalcoholicbeverageswhileonchapterpremises,duringanofficial

fraternityevent,orinanysituationsponsoredorendorsedbythechapter,mustbeincompliancewithanyandallapplicablelawsofthestate,county,city,anduniversity.

2.Nochaptermembers,collectivelyorindividually,shallatanytimepurchasefor,selltoorservealcoholic

beveragestoanypersonunderthelegaldrinkingage.

3.Noalcoholicbeveragemaybepurchasedthroughchapterfundsnormaythepurchaseofsamefor

membersorguestsbeundertakenorcoordinatedbyanymemberinthenameof,oronbehalfof,the

chapter.Thepurchaseoruseofabulkquantityorcommonsourcesofsuchalcoholicbeverage,e.g.kegs

orcases,isprohibited.Nochaptershallallowatapsystemand/orkegtobepresentinthechapter

house,oronchapterproperty,oratachapterfunction(unlessthekegortapsystemispartofacashbar

operatedbyalicensedcaterer).

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recruitmentfunctions.Inaddition,eachchapterisexpectedtobeanactiveproponentof"dryrecruitment".

5.Nochaptermayco-sponsoraneventwithanalcoholicdistributor,charitableorganization,ortavern

(tavernbeingdefinedasanestablishmentderivingmorethanhalfofannualgrosssalesfromalcohol)

wherealcoholisgivenaway,sold,orotherwisedistributedtothosepresent.

6.Nochaptershallsponsor,tolerate,encourage,orcondonechaptersponsoreddrinkinggames."

7.Noalcoholshallbepresentatanypledge/associatemember/noviceprogramoractivityofthechapter.

8.Theillegaluse,possession,sale,ordistributionofanycontrolledsubstanceatChapterfunctionsshallbe

strictlyprohibited.

SectionIII.PartyProtocol

1.Nochaptermembersmayprovidealcoholicbeveragestomembersorguestsbysellingticketsorcups,by

chargingadmissionfees,bytakingupacollection(passingthehat),orbyusingotherdirectorindirectmeansof

collectingmoniesfrompersonsattendingChapterfunctions.

2.Thepurchaseand/oruseofabulkquantityofalcoholicbeverages;e.g.kegs,partyballs,partypunch;

isprohibited.Nochaptershallallowatapsystemand/orkegtobepresentinthechapterhouse,oron

chapterproperty,oratachapterfunction(unlessthekegortapsystemispartofacashbaroperated

byalicensedcaterer).

3.OpenParties,meaningthosewithunrestrictedaccessbynon-membersofthefraternity,without

specificinvitation,wherealcoholispresent,shallbeprohibited.

4.Publicadvertising(sidewalkchalk,facebook,partyflyers,etc.)ofsocialeventswherealcoholispresentis

strictlyprohibited.Individualnon-membersattendingachapterfunctionmaydosoonlybyindividual

invitationbychaptermembers.

5.Aguestlistofinvitedindividualguests'namesmustbemaintainedandmonitoredatthedoororentryto

thefunction.

6.Onlypersons ontheguestlistshouldbegranted admission into afunctionwherealcohol ispresent.Each

individualguestsidentityshallbeverifiedwithanappropriateID.Personswhowillbeconsumingalcoholat

thefunctionmustdemonstratethattheyareoflegaldrinkingagewithagovernmentissuedID.

7.Partybracelets/wristbandsmustbeprovidedtoallowforidentificationofmembersor/andguests

admissibleintothefunction.Thereshouldbespecialpartybracelets/wristbandstodistinguishguestswho

areoflegaldrinkingageandofguestswhoareminors/underthelegaldrinkingage.

8.Furthermore,thenumberofguestspresentinsideanyfraternityhousemaynotexceedthelegalfiresafety

codesetforthatstructure.

9.TheIFCrecommendsthatfraternitiesconsiderhiringprofessionalsecuritytoassistwithmanagementand

thesafeexecutionofanysocialfunctionwherealcoholispresent.

10.Nochaptermayco-sponsororco-financeafunctionwherealcoholispurchasedbyanyofthehost

chapters,groups,ororganizations.

11.AtanyandallChapterfunctionswherethelegalconsumptionofalcoholicbeveragesispermitted,

alternateornon-alcoholicbeveragesandfoodshallbeserved.

12.ShouldanymemberorguestataChapterfunctionorpresentinFraternityfacilitiesappeartobe

intoxicated,chaptermembersshalltakereasonablestepstosafelyescortthatpersontohisorherplaceof

lodging.Inparticular,chaptermembersshalltakeallreasonablestepstopreventapparentlyintoxicated

personsfromoperatingamotorvehicleorwalkingthemselveshome.Suchpersonsshouldbeaccompanied

byasoberandresponsiblememberwhoiscapableofassistingasneeded.

13.Chapter(s)hostinganeventwherethereisalcoholpresentis/areresponsibleforhavinganadequate


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numberofsoberpartymonitorsatalltimes.Toensurethesafetyofthemembersandtheguests,thesober

monitorsMUSTbesober.Soberisdefinedashavingconsumedzeroalcoholintheprevioustwelvehours.Party

MonitorsaretoserveasliaisonsbetweenthechapterandanyIFCOfficersorPoliceofficersthatneedtocome

intothepartyforinvestigativepurposes.

14.Partieswillbecategorizedasfollows:

TierIEvents-(Grab-a-dates,cocktails,dances,etc.)Eventslimitedtohostchaptermembershipplus

oneguestpermember.CompletedguestlistmustbesubmittedtotheOfficeofGreekRelationsbynoononthedayoftheeventandpresentatevent.GuestlistscanbeprovidedbytheIFC.Eventsthat

donothaveaguestlistsubmittedbynoonwillfollowTierIIguidelines.

TierIIEvents(Singlehouseparties,Bi-ads,Tri-ads,etc.)Eventswithmorethanhostchapter

membershipplusoneguestpermemberand/orco-hostedbytwoormorefraternities.Guestlist

mustbepresentatevent.Alcoholattheseeventswillbelimitedtoanddistributedincontainersof

alcoholnomorethan16ouncesand8%alcoholcontent(i.e.beer,flavoredmaltbeverages,etc.).

Drinksmustbeservedinoriginalcontainer.

TierIIIEventsEventshostedat/withathirdpartyvendorand/orlocation.Thirdpartyvendormust

belicensedandbeabletopresentinsuranceattimeofevent.

15.Forpartiesthatareco-hostedbythreefraternitiesormorethefollowingguidelinesapply:a.Thirdpartysecuritymustbehired.

b.ThechapterssocialchairmustmeetwiththeIFCVPRiskManagementtoreviewthe

policies.c.BartendersmusthavevalidIDonhand,havemorescrutinywhenserving,andthebar

mustbe

keptcleanduringevent.


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16.Thefollowingarerecommendationsforpartiesco-hostedbythreeormorefraternities:

a.Linesatdoorshouldmaintaina

lowprofile.b.Havesufficienttrash

candispersal.

c.Bartendersshouldshutdownbarwhenpolicepatrolevent.

d.Hostsshouldcontinuetodisposeofdiscardedbeveragesandcontainers.17.TheIFCwillconductpartypatrolsthroughouttheyeartoensurethatchaptersare

complyingwiththeriskmanagementpolicy.IFCOfficerswillannouncetheirpresenceand

willrequestaguidedtourthroughoutthepartybyachapterofficer.

SectionIV.Hazing

Nochaptershallconducthazingactivities.Hazingactivitiesaredefinedas:

"Anyactiontakenorsituationcreated,intentionally,whetheronorofffraternitypremises,to

producementalorphysicaldiscomfort,embarrassment,harassment,orridicule.Suchactivitiesmay

includebutarenotlimitedtothefollowing:useofalcohol,paddlinginanyform,creationofexcessive

fatigue;physicalandpsychologicalshocks;quest,treasurehunts,scavengerhunts,roadtrips,oranyothersuchactivitiescarried

onoutsideorinsideoftheconfinesofthechapterhouse;wearingofpublicapparelwhichis

conspicuousandnotnormallyingoodtastes;engaginginpublicstuntsandbuffoonery;morally

degradingorhumiliatinggamesandactivities;andanyotheractivitieswhicharenotconsistentwith

fraternallaw,ritualorpolicy,ortheregulationsandpoliciesoftheeducationalinstitution."

*adoptedfromtheFIPGpolicies.

SectionV.SexualAbuse

IFCmemberchapterswillnottoleratenorcondoneanyformofsexuallyabusivebehavioronthepart

ofitsmembers,whetherphysical,mental,oremotional.Thisistoincludeanyactionswhichare

harmfultowomenandmen,includingbutnotlimitedtodaterape,gangrape,orverbalorprintedharassment.

SectionVI.Fire,Health,andSafety

1.Allchapterhousesshall,priorto,during,andfollowingoccupancy,meetalllocalfireandhealth

codesandstandards.

2.Allchaptersmusthavepostedbycommonphone,emergencynumbersforfire,police,and

ambulance,andmusthavepostedevacuationroutesfromchapterhousespostedonthebackofthe

doorofeachsleepingroom.

3.Allchaptersandhousingcorporationsshallcomplywithreasonableengineering

recommendations,whicharefinanciallyfeasibletothechapterandHousingCorporation,asreportedbytheinsurancecompany.

SectionVII.Education

AtthebeginningofeachFall,Winter,andSpringquarter,eachchaptershalleducateeverymember

andpledgeinproperriskmanagementpracticesandreviewthefullcontentsofthispolicyata

chaptermeeting.Inaddition,fromtimetotime,theIFCshallholdariskmanagementseminarin

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mandatoryforapercentageofeachchapter,tobedeterminedbytheInterfraternityCouncilExecutive

Board.

SectionVIII.Violations

AllviolationsofthispolicyshallbereferredtotheIFCStandardsBoard.Dependinguponthenature

oftheviolation,theIFCStandardsBoardmaychosetoinvestigatethesituation.TheIFCStandardsBoardwillalsohavethediscretionastowhetherornotanysanctionsorcorrectivemeasuresmay

benecessarytohandleanyviolations.

This policy is not in lieu of theRecognition Agreement or any International Fraternity risk

managementpolicyunderwhichachaptermaybegoverned.Itisintendedtoworkhandinhand

withothergoverningpolicies.

Ratified:March4,2009.


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Appendix IX.

Level II Hearing Script

University of WashingtonINTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL STANDARDS BOARD

LEVEL 2HEARING SCRIPT

All lines are read by the Interfraternity Council Vice President for Standards.

Introduction

This is a University of Washington Interfraternity Council Standards BoardHearing on (date) . The time is ___________AM or PM.

My name is (name) and I serve as the IFC Vice President for Standards.Will everyone in the room please introduce yourself by stating your name andposition in regards to this case.

I confirm that the Standards Board does have quorum present and we are nowready to hear this case. Although the parties involved will not be sworn in, beadvised that knowingly presenting false testimony is a violation of IFC policy andcan result in sanctions determined by the Interfraternity Council. So, in theinterest of completing a fair hearing, I ask that everyone tell the truth whenaddressing this Board.

Does the charged fraternity have reason to object to the presence of any personin this room?

If Yes All parties are excused while the Board deliberates on themerits of the objection.

Does the investigator have reason to object to the presence of any person in thisroom?

If Yes read statement above.

Reading of Charges

(charged fraternity) , you have been charged with (list of charges) .(charged fraternity) , do you understand the charges against you?

If No repeat the charges and clarify as needed.

As pursuant to the IFC Constitution, By-Laws, and policies, if a responsibleverdict is rendered by this panel, I must advise you that the Standards Boardmay impose sanctions ranging from a warning to withdrawal of campus


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recognition. The Standards Board also has the ability to include any specialrestrictions as deemed appropriate by its members.

(charged fraternity) , do you understand the sanctions which may be leviedby this Board?

If No restate and clarify.

Response to Charges

(charged fraternity) , how do you plea to the charges against you? (You caneither plea responsible or not responsible)

(charged fraternity) , you have entered a (responsible or not responsible)plea to the aforementioned charges. Is that correct? (Wait for answer). Do you

wish to change your plea at this time? (If Yes, repeat the process)

IF NOT RESPONSIBLE: I am aware that the following witnesses havebeen called. (Read names). Is this correct?

All witnesses are excused at this time. You will be called upon to testifylater in this hearing.

IF RESPONSIBLE: I would like to thank all the witnesses for your timeand assistance. You are all excused at this time. We will now proceed tothe mitigation portion of this hearing. (SKIP TO MITIGATION SECTION)

Investigators Opening Statement

The Investigator will now have up to ten minutes to present his/her openingstatement.

Summary of findings and case.

Charged Fraternitys Opening Statement

The Charged Fraternity will now have up to ten minutes to present its openingstatement.

Summary of defense.

Investigators Witnesses and/or Exhibits

The Investigator has up to 15 minutes to call his first/next witness or present hisfirst/next exhibit.


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TO WITNESS Please state your name and affiliation with this case for therecord. (Wait for reply). The Investigator may now begin questioning.

The charged fraternity may now cross examine the witness/exhibit.

The Board may now question the witness/exhibit.

Charged Fraternitys Witnesses and/or Exhibits

The Charged Fraternity has up to 15 minutes to call its first/next witness orpresent its first/next exhibit.

TO WITNESS Please state your name and affiliation with this case for therecord. (Wait for reply). The Charged Fraternity may now begin questioning.

The Investigator may now cross examine the witness/exhibit.

The Board may now question the witness/exhibit.

Questioning Charged Fraternity

The Investigator may now question the charged fraternity.

The Board may now question the charged fraternity.

Questioning the Investigator

The charged fraternity may now question the Investigator.

The Board may now question the Investigator.

Questioning the Standards Board and Vice President for Standards

The charged fraternity may now question the Standards Board and VP forStandards.

The Board may now question the VP for Standards.

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The Investigator now has up to ten minutes to present his closing statement.

The charged fraternity will now have up to ten minutes to present its closingstatement.

Does the Board have any final questions for either party?

The witnesses, investigator and charged fraternity are now excused while theBoard enters into deliberations.

Reading the Verdict

RESPONSIBLE: (charged fraternity) , it is the decision of the StandardsBoard to find you responsible of (read charge(s)) . We will now proceed tothe mitigation portion of this hearing. SKIP TO MITIGATION

NOT RESPONSIBLE: (charged fraternity) , it is the decision of the

Standards Board to find you not responsible of the charges brought before you.Thank you for your cooperation in resolving this matter. This case is closed at(time and date) .

Mediation

Both the Investigator and charged fraternity will have the opportunity to provideinformation or opinions which may be used by the Board when determining asanction. Also, would both parties please include in their statements thesanctions you believe would be appropriate for the Standards Board to impose.

The Investigator may now present information or opinions to consider at thisstage and the sanctions they believe the Standards Board should impose.

The charged fraternity may now present its mitigating circumstances forconsideration and the sanctions they believe the Standards Board shouldimpose.

Does the Board have any questions for either party?

Does the Investigator or charged fraternity have any questions?

The charged fraternity and investigator are now excused while the Board enters

into deliberations to determine appropriate sanctions.

Reading of the Sanctions

As it relates to the charges against (charged fraternity) , the followingsanctions are hereby levied: Read sanctions.


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Appeal and Closing

According to the IFC Constitution, (charged fraternity) has the right to appealthe decision of the Standards Board on the basis of severity of sanction, newevidence, and/or a violation of the fraternitys rights as contained in theprocedures. An appeal must be presented to the IFC President in writing withinten (10) days of this finding with a specific description of points being raised onappeal. The fraternity will be contacted concerning whether the appeal is deniedor accepted, in which case an appeal hearing will be scheduled by the IFCPresident.

Thank you all for your participation. This hearing is now closed at (time anddate) .

UW IFC Constitution

Documents

Transcript of UW IFC Constitution