ARTICLE I: NAME

1.1 The name of the organization shall be the Interfraternity Council of Bucknell University, hereafter referred to as the IFC.

ARTICLE II: PURPOSE

The purpose of the fraternity system is to serve as an important component in a well-rounded, educational experience in the university setting by:

2.1 Promoting the academic goals of the institution;

2.2 Encouraging cultural interchange with and through organizations such as Greeks Advocating Multicultural Education (GAME).

2.3 Providing a unique and complementary educational experience for the development of skills in leadership, scholarship, self-discipline, and social group interaction;

2.4 Providing beneficial programs for social and recreational activities;

2.5 To promote honor, scholarship, excellence, integrity, philanthropy and community service among all of its members.

2.6 The specific roles of the Interfraternity Council are:

2.6.1 To be the governing body of the fraternity system.

2.6.2 To promote unity within the fraternity system.

2.6.3 To better utilize university, national fraternity, and alumni organizational resources, support, and assistance.

2.6.4 To act as a liaison between the fraternity system and the University.

2.6.5 To assist all fraternities in reaching their potential.

2.6.6 To work cooperatively with the Panhellenic Association.

ARTICLE III: SCOPE OF POWER

3.1 By virtue of authority vested in it by this constitution the IFC shall have power to:

3.1.1 Represent fraternity interests in all matters involving the general welfare of Bucknell University;

3.1.2 Regulate all matters with respect to Interfraternity interests and relations between the IFC and its constituent members;

3.1.3 Act for the fraternity system in matters, which involve fraternity interests and other agencies of the University or its constituency.

ARTICLE IV: MEMBERSHIP

4.1 Any social fraternity (local or national) maintaining a chapter at Bucknell University and recognized by the proper University authorities shall be eligible for membership in the IFC.

4.2 Application for membership in the IFC shall be made in writing, through the Council on Greek Life, and presented to the secretary of the IFC.

4.2.1 A statement signed by all active members of the applying fraternity subscribing to the Constitution and By-Laws of the IFC.

4.2.2 A copy of the applying fraternity's constitution.

4.3 Fraternities applying for membership shall be elected by a majority vote of the entire membership of the IFC.

4.4 A member fraternity may withdraw from the IFC after its application for withdrawal has been presented at a regular or special meeting of the IFC. A chapter that withdraws from the IFC will lose its University recognition.

4.5 Any member fraternity who loses either national or university recognition, automatically loses IFC recognition.

ARTICLE V: COMPOSITION

5.1 The officers of the IFC shall be a President; Vice President for Internal Affairs, Vice President for Activities, Secretary, Treasurer, Recruitment Chair, Special Events Chair, Community Service and Philanthropy Chair, and Awareness Chair. These positions shall comprise the Executive Board of the IFC.

5.2 Each chapter will be represented in the IFC by its President, and one (1) representative of each fraternity. The same representative elected to represent the chapter at IFC meetings must attend all meetings.

ARTICLE VI: VOTING

6.1 Three-fourths (3/4) of the membership shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

6.2 Each member fraternity shall be entitled to one (1) vote. The voting member must be the President or elected chapter representative.

6.3 In case of a tie the IFC President will cast the deciding vote.

6.4 A simple majority of members eligible to vote shall be necessary to pass a main motion unless otherwise specified in the Constitution.

6.5 Any action may be deferred to the next regular meeting by a simple majority vote of those present. Any further deferment shall require a two-thirds (2/3) vote of those present.

6.6 All other voting procedures shall follow Robert's Rules of Order’s parliamentary procedures

ARTICLE VII: ATTENDANCE POLICY

7.1 Representation of member fraternities shall be fulfilled only by the specified elected IFC delegate and the Chapter President.

7.2 It is mandatory that each IFC affiliated fraternity is represented at IFC meetings by the fraternity's president as well as by its elected IFC representative.

7.3 Attendance records will be maintained on the basis of an individual president's attendance regardless of the presence of a representative. In the event that the president is unable to attend, the Vice President for that specific fraternity must attend.

7.3.1 Failure of a member fraternity to attend two (2) meetings, during the course of a Spring – Fall term of office, shall result in a $100 fine.

7.3.2 Failure to attend three (3) meetings, during the course of a Spring – Fall term of office, shall result in a fine of $150 and that member fraternity losing all voting privileges for that semester.

7.3.3 Failure to attend four (4) or more meetings, during the course of a Spring – Fall term of office, shall result in a fine of $300 and that member fraternity being placed on social probation for a specified period of time by the IFC.

7.4 The chapter President is required to notify the IFC Secretary acknowledging the voting authority of his replacement when the President is not attending either through oral or written communication. Without this notification, the President's replacement will be unable to vote.

7.5 The members of the Executive Board are expected to attend all IFC, Executive Board and other special meetings of this governing body.

7.5.1 In the event that a member of the IFC Executive Board cannot attend a meeting, that member must notify the IFC President and the IFC Secretary prior to said meeting.

7.5.2 Failure to attend one meeting, during the term of office, without proper notification shall result in a written reprimand from the IFC President.

7.5.3 Failure to attend two (2) meetings, during the term of office, without proper notification shall result in termination of office.

ARTICLE VIII: MEETINGS

8.1 The IFC shall meet on a weekly basis. The schedule of meeting times and places shall be established by the President at the first meeting of every semester.

8.2 At least one regular meeting of the IFC shall take place each academic week of the school year at such time and place as may be designated by the president.

8.3 Special meetings of the IFC will be called by the president:

8.3.1 If an emergency exists.

8.3.2 At the written request of one-third (1/3), a sizable constituency, of the member fraternities.

ARTICLE IX: ADVISER

9.1 There shall be one official adviser to the IFC, which will be a representative of the Office of the Deans of Students (Assistant Dean of Students).

ARTICLE X: EXECUTIVE BOARD

10.1 The Executive Board of the IFC shall consist of the officers of the IFC.

10.2 The President of the IFC shall be the chair of the Executive Board.

10.3 This committee shall have the power to appoint committees or task forces to administer decisions, and to serve as the IFC Peer Review Board.

10.4 The IFC Executive Board meetings will be called by the president whenever necessary.

10.4.1 At least one regular meeting of the IFC Executive Board shall be conducted each academic week of the school year prior to the regular IFC meeting.

10.5 The IFC Executive Board shall be the only body with the authority to waive IFC regulations when deemed necessary. Request for such a waiver must be made to the IFC President forty-eight (48) hours in advance of its exercise. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of the IFC Executive Board will be required to waive any regulation.

ARTICLE XI: PLEDGING

11.1 A pledge's activities in preparation for his initiation shall take place when they do not interfere with his active participation in the curricular or extra curricular program supported by the University.

11.2 Hazing shall not be permitted by the IFC. The IFC defines hazing as any action taken or situation created, intentionally, whether on or off fraternity premises, to produce mental or physical discomfort. Such activities and situations include creation of excessive fatigue; physical and psychological shock; kidnapping which creates a potentially dangerous situation; morally degrading or humiliating games and activities; work sessions which interfere with scholastic activities; and any other activities which are not consistent with fraternal law, ritual or policy or the regulations and policies under the Bucknell University Student Handbook, State of Pennsylvania, and the IFC Hazing Brochure.

11.3 Judgment of an infraction shall be the responsibility of the Community Judicial Board.

11.4 Member fraternities should determine their own procedures in regards to selectivity of pledges and/or initiates. These procedures should comply with University and IFC regulations regarding minority group discrimination.

ARTICLE XII: FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/ DUES

12.1 The semester dues of the IFC shall be decided by the Treasurer and approved by a 3/4 vote of the chapter Presidents. The Treasurer shall determine dues by establishing a budget and assessing this amount per active members and pledges where applicable. For each member fraternity, the paid dues shall be payable by October 1 of the Fall semester, and February 1 of the Spring semester.

12.2 The semester dues will be no lower than $4 per brother in each fraternity.

FINES

12.3 Fines are payable within ten (10) business days of the date of the letter advising the chapter of the fine.

12.3.1 If the fine is not paid by the date specified, the fraternity will incur an additional penalty of $50.00 per business day until the fine is paid.

12.4 Failure to have a representative of the chapter to attend committee meetings including, but not limited to Recruitment Chairs, GAME Chairs, GAMMA Chairs, Community Service Chair, Philanthropy Chairs, and Treasurers will result in a $50.00 fine per absence.

ARTICLE XIII: ELECTIONS

13.1 The President, Vice President for Internal Affairs, and the Vice President for Activities shall be elected two meetings before Thanksgiving Break. The Secretary, Treasurer, Recruitment Chair, Special Events Chair, Community Service and Philanthropy Chair, and Awareness Chair shall be elected at the last meeting before Thanksgiving Break, but shall not take office until the first week of the second semester. They shall use this time to become better acquainted with their positions, define their goals for their up-coming term and observe the incumbent officer so that the transition of office will be smooth.

13.1.1 The Vice President for Activities is in charge of elections.

13.1.2 The President of the IFC is in charge of officer transition.

13.2 All candidates for positions of the Executive Board shall be of at least sophomore standing in the University, and shall be an active member of a recognized local or national social fraternity as specified in Article 4.1. Candidates for the positions of President, Vice President for Internal Affairs, Vice President for Activities, Secretary, Treasurer, Community Service and Philanthropy Chair, and Recruitment Chair shall be of at least junior standing in the University, and shall be active members of a recognized fraternity.

13.3 Any member who holds an Executive Board office in his respective fraternity may not hold an Executive Board office of the IFC. If an Executive Board officer at any time decides to hold an office within his respective chapter, he must resign from his Executive office and that office must be re-elected as provided for in the Constitution.

13.3.1 No Executive Board Officer shall hold the position of Secretary, Treasurer, Recruitment Chair, or Social Chair of his respective Fraternity, regardless of whether it is an Executive Board position within his fraternity.

13.4 No member of the IFC will hold more than one office on the Executive Board at any one time.

13.5 No more than two (2) members of one fraternity may be elected to positions on the Executive Board

13.6 The elections of all officers shall be by secret ballot from nominations.

13.7 Nominations for all officers shall be made in writing within one week preceding the election. The nominations will be placed on a ballot prepared by the Vice President for Activities. A candidate may not run for office if he has not applied one week in advance of the election, nor may he run for a position for which he has not submitted an application.

13.8 Speeches by candidates for each office will occur before the election of each officer on the night of elections.

13.8.1 Presidential speeches may be five minutes in length.

13.8.2 All other speeches may be two minutes in length.

13.9 If more than four people apply for a position, the IFC Executive Board will slate four people for final consideration.

13.10 At the end of the election of the President, Vice President for Activities, and Vice President for Internal Affairs the winners of those elections will be immediately announced in case a person running wishes to run for another position that he has previously applied for. This same procedure will be used for the election of the rest of the Executive Board the following week.

13.11 During the election process, chapter Presidents may speak on behalf of a nominee from his chapter only once. Members of the IFC Executive Board should not speak on behalf of nominee who is a member of his fraternity. IFC Executive Board members must maintain an unbiased attitude toward all candidates for office.

ARTICLE XIV: DUTIES OF OFFICERS, THE ADVISOR AND REPRESENTATIVES

14.10 The duties of the Adviser shall be to act in an advisory and consultative capacity to the Executive Board and the IFC as a whole. The advisor also interprets the IFC Constitution to provide for consistency.

14.11 The duties of a fraternity president of the IFC shall be:

14.11.1 To cast the house vote at all IFC meetings which he attends.

14.12 The IFC representative shall be defined as a duly initiated member or pledge of the chapter who is elected or appointed. The duties of an IFC representative shall be:

14.12.1 To attend meetings, take part in debate, and serve as a chair or a member on standing and special committees when appointed.

14.13 The President of the Interfraternity Council shall:

14.13.1. Have overall responsibility for the operation of the Interfraternity Council.

14.13.2 Preside at all regular meetings of the Interfraternity Council and call and preside at its special meetings.

14.13.3 Call and preside at all meetings of the Interfraternity Council Executive Board.

14.13.4 Review and approve all Interfraternity Council checks and contracts involving the IFC.

14.13.5 Serve as member ex-officio of all Interfraternity Council Committees with voice but not vote.

14.13.6 Serve as a member for the Recruitment Council during formal Recruitment.

14.13.7 Report to the Assistant Dean of Students by scheduling weekly meetings with the Dean to establish meeting agendas, determine the work of the Interfraternity Council, and review information and material appropriate to the position.

14.13.8 Maintain a complete and up-to-date President's file which will include a copy of the current Interfraternity Council Constitution, Bylaws and Standing Rules, and the current IFC budget.

14.13.9 Appoint Special Committees as needed.

14.13.10 Perform all other duties usually pertaining to this office.

14.13.11 Represent the Interfraternity Council on other campus committees as necessary.

14.13.12 Attend all regular meetings of the Panhellenic Association.

14.14 The Vice President for Internal Relations shall:

14.14.1 Perform all the duties of the President in his absence, inability to serve, or at her call.

14.14.2 Serve as Chair of the Interfraternity Council Peer Review Board.

14.14.3 Serve as Chair of the By-Laws Revision Committee.

14.14.4 Serve as member of the Recruitment Council during formal Recruitment.

14.14.5 Maintain a complete and up-to-date Vice President's file which will include a copy of the current IFC Constitution, IFC Review Board Bylaws, and all correspondence and adjudication materials pertaining to these committees.

14.14.6 Represent the IFC on other campus committees as necessary.

14.14.7 Represent the IFC as a member of the Council on Greek Life.

14.15 The Vice President for Activities shall:

14.15.1 Serve as a liaison between the Interfraternity Council and the university and community.

14.15.2 Be responsible for publicity of all IFC sponsored programs and events.

14.15.3 Be responsible for all Greek publications including the Greeks newsletter, faculty newsletter, student newspaper columns, and any other publications of the IFC.

14.15.4 Represent the IFC on other campus committees as necessary.

14.15.5 Work in conjunction with the Panhellenic Association Vice President for External Affairs.

14.15.6 Represent the IFC as a member of the Council on Greek Life.

14.16 The Awareness Chair shall:

14.16.1 Serve as the co-chair, with Panhellenic Association chair, of the Greeks Advocating Multicultural Education (GAME) committee,

14.16.2 Act as a liaison between the Interfraternity Council with the Office of Multicultural Affairs.

14.16.3 Schedule and conduct regular meetings of the chapter GAME representatives in conjunction with the Panhellenic Association GAME Coordinators.

14.16.4 Notify the Assistant Dean of Students of the names of any chapter GAME chair who failed to attend a scheduled meeting of chapter GAME chairs so that appropriate fine letters can be prepared. The notification should include the name of the representative, the name of the fraternity, and the date of the missed meeting.

14.16.5 Report to the IFC at weekly meetings regarding issues and activities on campus involving relevant education/seminars.

14.16.6 Serve as the co-chair, with the Panhellenic Association chair, of the GAMMA committees.

14.16.7 Act as a liaison between the Interfraternity Council and other campus committees as necessary.

14.16.8 Schedule and conduct regular weekly meetings of the chapter GAMMA representatives in conjunction with the IFC GAMMA Coordinator.

14.16.9 Notify the Assistant Dean of Students of the names of any chapter GAMMA chair who failed to attend a scheduled meeting of chapter GAMMA chairs so that appropriate fine letters can be prepared. The notification should include the name of the representative, the name of the fraternity, and the date of the missed meeting. A fine of $25.00 is appropriate for one missed meeting.

14.16.10 Report to the IFC at weekly meetings regarding issues and activities on campus involving alcohol and drug education.

14.17 The Community Service and Philanthropy Chair shall:

14.17.1 Serve as the coordinator of all fraternity community service and philanthropy projects and events.

14.17.2 Establish an Interfraternity Council Philanthropy Committee consisting of the philanthropy chairs from each member fraternity.

14.17.3 Establish an Interfraternity Council Community Service Committee consisting of the community service chairs from each member fraternity.

14.17.4 Monitor all chapter community service and philanthropy projects by scheduling and conducting regular meetings of all chapter community service and philanthropy chairs.

14.17.5 Notify the Assistant Dean of Students of the names of any chapter community service chair who failed to attend a scheduled meeting of chapter community service chairs so appropriate fine letters can be prepared. The notification should include the name of the representative, the name of the fraternity, and the date of the missed meeting. The fine for missed meetings is $50.00.

14.17.6 Represent the Interfraternity Council on other campus committees as necessary.

14.18 The Secretary shall:

14.18.1 To keep minutes of all meetings of the Interfraternity Council and the Executive Board and to publish those minutes, via email, by 12:00 noon the day after the scheduled meeting.

14.18.2 Keep an up-to-date roll of the member of Interfraternity Council and call it at all Council meetings.

14.18.3 Keep current statistics concerning the number of initiated members, pledges, and deactivates of each IFC member fraternity.

14.18.4 Develop a calendar of events for the semester sponsored by the members of the IFC.

14.18.5 Maintain a complete and up-to-date file which will include the minutes of the meetings of the Interfraternity Council and the Executive Board from date of its organization; copies of all contracts made by the IFC, and current correspondence.

14.18.6 Be responsible for the official correspondence of the IFC unless provided for otherwise.

14.18.7 To keep an accurate attendance record of all meetings, and make a report of improper representation to the Treasurer during each meeting, and to advise chapters, in writing, when fines are due.

14.18.8 To give notice of all unscheduled meetings.

14.19 The Treasurer shall:

14.19.1 Be responsible for the general supervision of the finances of the Interfraternity Council

14.19.2 Be responsible for the preparation of the annual budget and following its approval by the IFC, for providing a copy to each IFC member fraternity.

14.19.3 For presenting the annual budget for the upcoming fiscal year to the Bucknell Student Government Appropriations Committee for consideration and approval.

14.19.4 For appearing before the BSG Appropriations Committee in the case of an additional request for funding.

14.19.5 Receive all payments due to the IFC, collect and deposit all dues, and give receipts.

14.19.6 Be responsible for the prompt payment of all bills of the IFC.

14.19.7 Maintain up-to-date financial records, give a financial report at each regular meeting of the IFC and an annual report at the close of his term of office.

14.19.8 Represent the IFC on other campus committees as necessary.

14.20 The Recruitment Chair shall:

14.20.1.1 Prepare the Recruitment Manual.

14.20.1.2 Organize and implement all aspects of the IFC New Member Recruitment process, including formal recruitment.

14.20.2 Serve as Chair for the IFC New Member Recruitment Committee.

14.20.3 Serve as Chair of the New Member Recruitment Council during formal recruitment.

14.20.4 Work in conjunction with the Vice President for Activities during formal recruitment.

14.20.5 Schedule and conduct regular meetings of all chapter Recruitment chairs.

14.20.6 Notify the Assistant Dean of Students of the names of any chapter Recruitment chair who failed to attend a scheduled meeting of chapter Recruitment chairs so that appropriate fine letters can be prepared. The notification should include the name of the representative, the name of the fraternity, and the date of the missed meeting. The fine for missed meetings is $50.00.

14.20.8 Work with the Panhellenic Association Recruitment Chair in developing recruitment schedule and bid day guidelines for submission to the Assistant Dean of Students.

14.20.9 Work in conjunction with the Panhellenic Association Recruitment Chair on all other issues pertaining to recruitment.

14.21 The Special Events Chair shall:

14.21.1 Be responsible for planning and coordinating all special events of the Interfraternity Council such as, but not limited to:

14.21.1.1.1 Greek Week,

14.21.1.1.2 Special forums,

14.21.1.1.3 Speakers.

14.21.2 Working in conjunction with the Vice President for Activities, the Community Service and Philanthropy Chair, and the Recruitment Chair in assisting them in their completing their responsibilities of office.

14.21.3 Performing other duties and tasks assigned by the IFC President and/or Assistant Dean of Students.

ARTICLE XV: COMMITTEES

15.1 The Peer Review Board of the IFC shall consist of the following:

15.1.1 All elected members of the IFC Executive Board.

15.1.2 The chair of the Peer Review Board shall be the IFC Vice President for Internal Affairs.

15.1.3 The Peer Review Board shall have the power to determine by majority vote of its members the guilt of any member fraternity or member of a member fraternity brought before it, and to impose suitable penalties for violations as prescribed elsewhere in the Constitution of the IFC and/or Risk Management guidelines of the IFC.

ARTICLE XVI: DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES

The Peer Review Board

16.1 A member fraternity is held responsible for the actions of its members and pledges.

16.2 Any member of the University community may charge that a fraternity has violated a Interfraternity Council policy or regulation, or a University policy.

16.2.1 Charges can be filed based on a violation of the University Policies concerning the serving and consumption of Alcohol, the Risk Management policy, the Recruitment and/or Bid Day guidelines and policies, and the policy concerning Hazing and Pre-Initiation Activities.

16.2.2 Charges can be filed based on a violation of IFC Policies and Statements concerning, but not limited to the Risk Management Policy, the Risk Management Enforcement Policy, and the Recruitment and Bid Day Rules.

16.3 The University may press charges on behalf of a member of the University community or, if it is the injured party, on behalf of the institution.

16.4 The charges are to be filed in writing with the Vice President for Internal Affairs of the IFC, who serves as chair of the IFC Peer Review Board.

16.4.1 If the charge/s that are filed are against the IFC Vice President for Internal Affair's fraternity, the Vice President for Activities will chair the Committee.

16.5 Upon receipt of the charge(s), the IFC Vice President for Internal Affairs will notify the fraternity who has been charged. A copy of the notification of charges also will be sent to the accused. The notification will include a statement of the charge(s).

16.6 The IFC Vice President for Internal Affairs will submit pertinent information gained as part of the his investigation to the Peer Review Board. The accused fraternity shall be given an opportunity to present its case and to submit evidence on its behalf. Members of the Peer Review Board will have the opportunity to ask questions of the Vice President for Internal Affairs and of the accused fraternity, and witnesses.

16.6.1 The vote of the Peer Review Board shall be taken immediately upon conclusion of the hearing and the subsequent deliberation.

16.7 The decision of the IFC Peer Review Board will be conveyed in writing to the Assistant Dean of Students by the IFC Vice President for Internal Affairs within 24 hours after the completion of the hearing.

16.7.1 The IFC Peer Review Board’s decision will be conveyed to the chapter president verbally after the hearing and in writing via email within 48 hours. The fraternity may appeal the decision of the Peer Review Board to the Assistant Dean of Students by submitting a written letter of appeal with five (5) business days from the date of the hearing.

The Greek Monitoring Team

16.8 The IFC Greek Monitoring Team (GMT) shall be composed of one Executive Board member and two representatives from two different fraternity chapters.

16.8.1 The GMT will be treated with courtesy and respect. If this does not this occur, the accused party will be brought before the Peer Review Board for adjudication and fined according to the IFC Risk Management Policy.

16.8.2 All fraternity chapter representatives that serve on GMTs must be brothers or pledges of the specified fraternity, and must be trained and knowledgeable of the duties of the GMT.

16.8.3 The GMT shall submit all reports to the IFC Executive Office in charge of the GMT for the evening who will submit them to the IFC Vice President for Internal Affairs who will then submit them to the IFC Executive Board for review.

16.9 The Vice President for Internal Affairs and the Assistant Dean of Student (IFC Advisor) will then determine whether or not to refer the violation to the Peer Review Board for adjudication. If the evidence supports the charge, the case will be referred to the IFC Peer Review Board or Community Judicial Board for adjudication.

ARTICLE XVII: SCHOLASTIC REQUIREMENTS FOR FRATERNITY INITIATION

17.1 The minimum grade point average for pledging and being initiated into a fraternity at Bucknell University is 2.0.

ARTICLE XVIII: ORDER OF BUSINESS

18.1 Roll Call

18.2 Officer Reports

18.3 Old Business

18.4 New Business

18.5 Announcements

18.6 Adjournment

ARTICLE IXX: CONSTITUTIONAL REVISIONS

19.1 Any portion of this constitution may be eliminated, revised, or supplemented at a regular or special meeting upon a simple majority vote of the member fraternities, provided that the proposed change has been presented in writing at the previous meeting.