IFC Constitution

Kettering University A-Section

Table of Contents
Article I Name ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Article II Purpose ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Article III Membership and Representation ................................................................................................................................... 3
Section 3.1 Membership ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Section 3.2 Representation ................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Section 3.3 Meetings ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Section 3.4 Expansion........................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Article IV Officers ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Section 4.5 Executive Board .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Section 4.6 President ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Section 4.7 Vice President .................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Section 4.8 Treasurer ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Section 4.9 Secretary ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Section 4.10 Judicial Officer ............................................................................................................................................................... 6
Article V Committee Chairmen ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
Section 5.1 Chairmen ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Article VI Elections .................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Section 6.1 Applications ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Section 6.2 Officer Elections .............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Section 6.3 Chairmen Elections ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Section 6.4 Candidates ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Section 6.5 Voting ................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Section 6.6 Vacancy ............................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Section 6.7 Impeachment.................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Article VII Advisor ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Section 7.1 Conformation ................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Section 7.2 Duties ................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Article VIII Finance .................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Section 8.1 Invoices ............................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Section 8.2 Finances .............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Article IX Violations .................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Section 9.1 Policies ................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Section 9.2 Containment ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Section 9.3 Appeals ................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Section 9.4 Ex Post Facto .................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Article X Limitations ...............................................................................................................................................................................10
Article XI Definitions ..............................................................................................................................................................................10
Section 11.1 General Assembly ......................................................................................................................................................10
Article XII Amendments ........................................................................................................................................................................10
Section 12.1 Voting ..............................................................................................................................................................................10
Section 12.2 Exemption .....................................................................................................................................................................10
Section 12.3 Notification ...................................................................................................................................................................10
Article XIII Ratification ..........................................................................................................................................................................11

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Article I Name
This organization shall be known as the Inter-fraternity Council-A Section of
Kettering University-A Section: hereinafter referred to as the Inter-fraternity
Council-A or the IFC-A.

Article II Purpose
Whereas we believe the Fraternities at Kettering University-A Section are a means
by which the best interests of the University and the individual may be promoted;
and whereas, we believe the IFC-A can assist and support member Fraternities in
accomplishing this aim, we hereby affirm the following purposes:
2.1.1 The IFC-A shall provide a vehicle for effective communication among
member Fraternities and Kettering University.
2.1.2 The IFC-A shall act as a service organization for member Fraternities.
2.1.3 The IFC-A shall provide a forum for joint cooperation among member
Fraternities.
2.1.4 The IFC-A shall encourage and support scholarship on the part of member
Fraternities.
2.1.5 The IFC-A shall encourage member Fraternities in attempting to make a
commitment towards social service at Kettering University and within the
Flint Community.
2.1.6 The IFC-A shall assist in the education and training of member Fraternity
officers.
2.1.7 The IFC-A shall enforce self-governing rules

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Article III Membership and Representation
Section 3.1 Membership
3.1.1 Membership in the IFC-A consists of all National Interfraternity Conference
fraternal organizations (Chapters or Colonies) recognized by Kettering
University.
3.1.2 Membership requires that member Fraternities attend all IFC-A meetings.

Section 3.2 Representation

3.2.1 Each Fraternity shall be represented by two (2) delegates of their choosing
at all IFC-A meetings. IFC officers are not eligible to serve as delegates for
their houses. Each delegate shall be entitled to one (1) vote.

Section 3.3 Meetings

3.3.1 By first week Tuesday of each term, the IFC-A President shall notify the
member Fraternities and IFC chairs in writing of the date and time for the
first meeting of that term. At the first weekly meeting, the IFC-A shall decide
on a day, time, and place for the remaining weekly meetings, unless certain
circumstances, the President shall notify all member Fraternities by one
week notice of the next IFC-A meeting formally.
3.3.2 Member Fraternities are allowed one (1) unexcused absence from an IFC-A
meeting per academic term. For each subsequent unexcused absence, the
member fraternity shall be fined twenty-five dollars ($25). Requests for
excused absences shall be submitted in writing one week prior to the
meeting be to be missed to the IFC-A President. The IFC-A President shall
make his decision the day after the request is made at the latest.
3.3.2.1 A member Fraternity shall be considered present when both of its
delegates are present when attendance is taken.
3.3.3 The Secretary shall take attendance at all IFC-A meetings. The Secretary
shall notify the IFC-A President, in writing, of any absent fraternity.
3.3.4 The IFC-A President may call emergency meetings of the IFC-A as deemed
necessary. In the event that an emergency meeting is called, the IFC-A
President shall notify member Fraternities at least twenty-four (24) hours
prior to meeting.
3.3.5 The IFC-A meetings and IFC-A committee meetings shall be governed by
“Robert’s Rules of Order, 10th Edition, Newly Revised” except in matters
specifically provided for in the Constitution, By-Laws, or Statement of
Relations.
3.3.6 Meetings of the IFC-A shall be open to all interested parties.
3.3.7 All IFC-A meeting shall have a quorum of at least two-thirds (2/3) of voting
member Fraternities in order to conduct business.

Section 3.4 Expansion

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 3.4.1 Upon recognition by Kettering University and review/approval by the IFC-A
general assembly (by a two-thirds (2/3) vote), a newly recognized member
Fraternity is subject to a one-year probationary period.
3.4.1.1 During this probationary period, the fraternity shall pay no dues, shall
not be allowed to hold offices or chair positions and shall not be
counted as part of the IFC-A general assembly.
3.4.2 Upon completion of the probationary period, the IFC-A general assembly
shall conduct a two-thirds (2/3) vote to determine the acceptance of the
new Fraternity.
3.4.3 If reason is brought before the IFC-A in regards to this Fraternity’s not being
granted full membership, the reason shall be put into Judicial Review for
investigation and determination.

Section 3.5 Member Fraternity Policies

3.5.1 Each associate/pledge/new member must maintain a minimum college GPA
of 2.7 to associate with a member fraternity.
3.5.2 Each member fraternity will maintain a cumulative GPA of either:
A) A minimum 2.7, or
B) At or above all-men’s average
3.5.3 Each member fraternity’s associate/pledge/new member program shall last
no longer than twelve weeks.
3.5.4 Each member fraternity will not have a woman’s auxiliary group, such as
“little sisters”.
3.5.5 Each member fraternity will have risk management policies that address
alcohol use, fire safety, hazing, and sexual assault/abuse.
3.5.6 Each member fraternity will have alcohol free associate/pledge/new
member programs.

Article IV Officers
Section 4.5 Executive Board
4.5.1 IFC-A shall have five (5) executive officers: The President, Vice President,
Treasurer, Secretary, and Judicial Officer. These officers shall comprise the
Executive Board of IFC-A. Hereafter the Executive Board may be called “E-
Board”.
4.5.2 All executive board members are to uphold a GPA of 2.7 or higher
(cumulative and term) in order to be on the council. If they have a
cumulative GPA of 2.7 but not a GPA of 2.7 for the term, then they must
present an academic plan to the rest of the Executive Board members who
meet the requirement. It is to the discretion of them to approve or
disapprove. If they do not meet at 2.7 GPA cumulative, then they are
removed from the council.
4.5.3 E-Board shall be non-voting members of the IFC-A General Assembly, shall
not count toward quorum, and shall not be counted as member Fraternity’s
delegates.

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 4.5.4 The term of office for elected officers shall be approximately one year in
length. The term shall begin at which point the terms of the previous elected
officers shall expire one week after elections.
4.5.5 E-Board shall meet regularly with the discretion of the President, who shall
notify the E-Board at least one (1) week prior to the next E-Board meeting.
4.5.6 The E-Board may remove any Committee Chairman by unanimous vote.
4.5.6.1 The Committee Chairman may appeal this decision, which shall be
brought to the IFC-A General Assembly to vote on. The vote shall
require a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote to overturn the E-Board’s
decision.
4.5.7 E-Board a whole may present motions to the IFC-A General Assembly.
4.5.8 E-Board shall be responsible for maintenance and revisions to the IFC-A
Constitution and By-Laws.

Section 4.6 President

4.6.1 The President shall act as chair for IFC-A General Assembly and E-Board
meetings.
4.6.2 The President shall conduct the meetings of IFC-A in an orderly manner.
4.6.3 The President shall break any tie votes, except in the case of elections. See
Article 6 Section 6.5.1

Section 4.7 Vice President

4.7.1 The Vice President shall fulfill the responsibilities of the President in the
event of his absence.
4.7.2 The Vice President shall be responsible for the facilitation the Recruitment
committee.
4.7.3 The Vice President shall be responsible for overseeing the Recruitment
committee.
4.7.4 The Vice President shall serve as parliamentarian.

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 Section 4.8 Treasurer
4.8.1 The Treasurer shall manage all financial matters, monies, documents, and
policies pertaining to the IFC-A.
4.8.2 The Treasurer shall report the term’s available balances in each weekly IFC-
A Meeting.
4.8.3 The Treasurer shall reconcile assets of the IFC-A at least once per calendar
month while IFC-A is in session.
4.8.4 The Treasurer shall draft a budget for every academic session, while in
office, in accordance with Article VIII Finance.
4.8.5 The Treasurer shall be responsible for the collection of all financial
obligations to IFC-A.
4.8.6 The Treasurer shall oversee Social & Orientation and Athletics chairs

Section 4.9 Secretary

4.9.1 The Secretary shall be responsible for taking attendance at and the minutes
of all IFC-A meetings.
4.9.2 The Secretary shall be responsible for the distribution of the IFC-A meeting
minutes and agendas to the members of IFC-A.
4.9.3 The Secretary shall oversee Publication Relations and Philanthropy chairs.

Section 4.10 Judicial Officer

4.10.1 The Judicial Officer shall chair all IFC-A Judicial Board meetings and
hearings.
4.10.2 The Judicial Officer shall be a non-voting member of IFC-A Judicial Board
meetings.
4.10.3 The Judicial Officer shall be responsible for the enforcement of the IFC-A
Constitution and By-Laws.

Article V Committee Chairmen

Section 5.1 Chairmen
5.1.1 There shall be seven (7) standing committee chairmen of the IFC-A which
shall include: Athletic Scholarship & Awards; Philanthropy; Public Relations;
Recruitment; Risk Management;; and Social & Orientation
5.1.2 All executive board members are to uphold a GPA of 2.7 or higher
(cumulative and term) in order to be on the council. If they have a
cumulative GPA of 2.7 but not a GPA of 2.7 for the term, then they must
present an academic plan to the rest of the Executive Board members who
meet the requirement. It is to the discretion of them to approve or
disapprove. If they do not meet at 2.7 GPA cumulative, then they are
removed from the council.
5.1.3 The IFC-A President shall appoint special committee chairmen as the need
for them arises. They shall be Ad Hoc or Task Force in nature.

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 5.1.4 Committee Membership shall be open to any member of a recognized
Fraternity, but may be restricted by guidelines set down by the committee
and approved of by the IFC-A.

Article VI Elections
Section 6.1 Applications
6.1.1 Applications for IFC-A officers and chairs shall be accepted from 2nd week
summer term until one week prior the officer elections as stated below at
5:00 P.M. summer term of that same year. Applications should be placed in
the IFC-A mailbox or given to an IFC-A officer.

Section 6.2 Officer Elections

6.2.1 Elections for IFC-A officers shall be held upon agreement from date given in
the first regular weekly meeting of the summer term. Anyone that applies to
be an officer shall be allowed to speak in front of IFC-A with time allotment
for speeches determined by the number of applicants but not to exceed
three (3) minutes in length.
6.2.1.1 Candidates may be allowed to run for lower positions if not elected for
their chosen position.
6.2.1.2 Applicants not elected to office may apply for up to three chair
positions.

Section 6.3 Chairmen Elections

6.3.1 Elections for IFC-A chairs shall be held one week following the officer
elections as mentioned above. If necessary the candidates allowed to run
shall be reduced to four (4) people per position by the standing IFC-A E-
Board through review of the applications and if necessary interviews. The
applicants shall then be allowed to speak in front of IFC-A with time
allotment for speeches determined by the number of applicants but not to
exceed 3 minutes in length.
6.3.1.1 Candidates may apply for up to three chair positions but may only
accept one position.

Section 6.4 Candidates

6.4.1 Any member of a recognized IFC-A Fraternity may apply for any office or
chair, with exception of the president. The candidate for president must
have held an office or chair position in IFC-A prior to running for president.
If no current or former officer of chair chooses to run for president then the
position is open to any member of a recognized IFC-A Fraternity.

Section 6.5 Voting

6.5.1 The election of IFC-A officers and chairmen shall be by a simple closed
ballet majority vote.

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 6.5.1.1 In the event of a tie by the preliminary vote (6.5.1), the persons with
the tied plurality vote shall be placed in a runoff vote. In a runoff vote
the persons in question are voted upon by the general assembly in a
simple closed ballot majority vote.

6.5.1.2 In the event of a tie during a runoff vote, the Executive Board members
shall break the tie by voting by simple closed ballot.

Section 6.6 Vacancy

6.6.1 In the event that an office is vacated, the President shall appoint a
member of the general assembly to fill the office for a maximum two
(2) week period or until an election can be conducted.
6.6.1.1 In the event that the President and Vice President vacates, the general
assembly shall appoint a current officer or committee chairman for a
maximum two (2) week period or until an election can be conducted.

Section 6.7 Impeachment

6.7.1 The IFC-A shall have the right to initiate and conduct impeachment
proceedings against any elected officer or chair to the Council charged with
clear and persistent neglect of duties. Impeachment proceedings require a
written list of grievances presented by a member of IFC-A to the most senior
officer. Impeachment proceedings shall be held one week following the
grievance and shall be conducted by the most senior officer. The accusing
chapter shall be allowed to present their evidence followed by the accused
rebuttal. Any decisions in an impeachment case shall require a 75% vote of
the entire voting IFC-A general assembly.

Article VII Advisor

Section 7.1 Conformation
7.1.1 The Advisor shall be an appointed representative of the Office of Student
Affairs, and confirmed by IFC-A.

Section 7.2 Duties

7.2.1 The duties of the Advisor shall be to serve as a liaison between IFC-A and the
administration, to advise the IFC-A on operations and policies, and may act
as a consultant on all IFC-A matters.

Article VIII Finance

Section 8.1 Invoices
8.1.1 Invoices shall be issues on a per member basis at the beginning of the term.
8.1.2 Invoices shall be due two weeks after issuance.

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 Section 8.2 Finances
8.2.1 After the budget and dues have been assessed, they shall require a three-
fourths (¾) vote from the general assembly to be put into effect.
8.2.2 The IFC-A may undertake fund-raising projects upon approval of at least
three-fourths (¾) of the general membership.
8.2.3 All funds and moneys of the IFC-A shall be kept in an account so designated.
8.2.4 Deviations from the approved budget of the IFC-A shall require a majority
vote in favor of such deviations.
8.2.5 Each budget for the proceeding term shall be drafted no later than the eighth
(8th) week weekly meeting.

Article IX Violations
Section 9.1 Policies
9.1.1 The recognized members of IFC-A shall abide by the laws and policies set
forth by the Constitution, By-laws, and the Statement of Relationship. The
failure of an organization governed by IFC-A to adhere to these laws and
policies stated above shall first be reported to the Greek Advisor or to the
IFC-A Judicial officer and then turned over to the IFC-A Judicial Committee
and shall be reviewed in accordance with Judicial policy. The IFC-A Judicial
Committee shall operate in accordance to their By-laws.

Section 9.2 Containment

9.2.1 IFC-A By-laws shall contain the binding sentencing guidelines pertaining to
the Constitution By-laws and Statement of Relations.

Section 9.3 Appeals

9.3.1 A sentenced house may appeal their case within six (6) months to the
general assembly, followed by:
9.3.2 The Greek Advisor;
9.3.3 The University Judicial Officer;
9.3.4 The Head of Student Affairs;
9.3.5 The President of Kettering University.

Section 9.4 Ex Post Facto

9.4.1 A member fraternity cannot be penalized by IFC-A for undertaking actions
not prohibited in the IFC-A Constitution, Bylaws or Statement of
Relationship. Furthermore, a member fraternity may not be penalized by
IFC-A for violations of the IFC-A Constitution, Bylaws or Statement of
Relationship if the act in question was not in violation of the IFC-A
Constitution, Bylaws or Statement of Relationship at the time it occurred.
9.4.2 Amendments or changes to the IFC-A Constitution, Bylaws or Statement of
Relationship may not be applied retroactively.

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Article X Limitations
Any power not explicitly delegated to the IFC-A in this constitution, in the IFC-A By-
laws or in the IFC-A Statement of Relations shall devolve upon the member
organizations.

Article XI Definitions
Section 11.1 General Assembly
11.1.1 The general assembly shall be known as the voting members present at IFC-
A meetings.

Article XII Amendments

Section 12.1 Voting
12.1.1 The Constitution of the IFC-A may be amended by a three-fourths (¾) vote
of the IFC-A general assembly.

Section 12.2 Exemption

12.2.1 Any Fraternity believing a specific amendment contradicts their fraternal
principles may submit a written appeal to the IFC-A Advisor regarding
exemption. The IFC-A Advisor’s decision shall be returned in writing to the
IFC-A president within two (2) weeks of the appeal.

Section 12.3 Notification

12.3.1 Any amendment must be presented in writing to every member
organization one week prior to consideration.

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Article XIII Ratification

This constitution was ratified on Friday, August 18th, 2006.

Delta Chi Delta Tau Delta

Lambda Chi Alpha Phi Gamma Delta

Phi Delta Theta Pi Kappa Alpha

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Chi

Sigma Nu Theta Xi

IFC-A President

IFC-A Advisor

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