Article IX - Rules

Article IX – Rules
§ 1. Chapter Rules – New chapter rules, or amendments to existing rules, may be proposed by any member. The rule is presented to Parliamentarian and published to the chapter. At the first chapter following publication, the rule shall be debated during new business and either voted on or tabled. A majority vote is required to pass or repeal any rule. If voted on and passed, the rule becomes effective immediately. If tabled, it must be brought for a vote at the next meeting. If the Judicial Committee declares a rule to be unconstitutional, it is null and void.

§ 2. Board Rules – The Board may set its own rules, including both procedure and codes of conduct, as long as it does not conflict directly with the Constitution or Chapter Rules. Board rules are passed by a majority of the Board members and the approval of the President. However, two-thirds of the Board may overrule a presidential veto.

§ 3. Committee Rules – Committees may set their own rules so long as they do not conflict directly with the Constitution or Chapter Rules. Committee rules are passed by a majority of the committee members and the approval of the chairman.