LAMBDA  ALPHA  EPSILON

 CHI BETA UPSILON

 B Y L A W S

 

ARTICLE  I—NAME

 

This organization shall be known as the Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter of the American Criminal Justice Association/ LAMBDA ALPHA EPSILON.

 

ARTICLE II—PURPOSE

 

Section 1

 

The objectives of Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter shall conform with, but not be limited to those set forth in the Grand Chapter’s Bylaws of the American Criminal Justice Association / LAMBDA ALPHA EPSILON and to work within the boundaries towards expansion of the Association.

 

Section 2

 

Furthermore, overall objectives are as followed:    

 

1.       To improve criminal justice through educational activities.

 

2.       To foster professionalism in law enforcement personnel and agencies.

 

3.       To promote professional, academic, and public awareness of criminal justice issues.

 

4.       To encourage the establishment and expansion of higher education and professional training in criminal justice.

 

5.       To provide a unified voice for professionals in, and students of, criminal justice.

 

6.   To promote high standards of ethical conduct, professional training, and higher education   within the criminal justice field.

 

ARTICLE III—MEMBERSHIP

 

Section 1

 

A membership shall be composed of all members meeting the established criteria set forth in the Grand Chapter’s Bylaws of the American Criminal Justice Association / LAMBDA ALPHA EPSILON and membership will include subordinate chapters and Members-at-large who are also within boundaries of Region3, Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter.

 

Section 2

 

Furthermore, Membership as followed:

 

A.       Qualifications:

 

1.      All persons majoring or minoring in the criminal justice field will be considered for membership.

 

2.      A GPA of 2.0 overall in the major field of study is required at all times and a minimum of 3 college credit hours.

 

3.      The applicant, once accepted, must continually be enrolled in a criminal justice major at all times.

 

4.      The applicant, once accepted, must maintain the above mentioned GPA at all times. At such a time as the member’s GPA drops below these standards he/she will be given one semester to raise it to the required level. Failure to do so will result in being suspended from Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter’s membership.

 

5.      Grade point requirements are not applicable to first semester freshmen. First semester freshmen on academic probation are ineligible for membership.

 

6.      Professional and Associate members must qualify under the National Charter of the LAE / LAMBDA ALPHA EPSILON.

 

B.       Application Procedures:

 

1.     Applicants for membership must meet the requirements as set forth in the Grand Chapter bylaws, Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter bylaws, and by the Membership Committee.

 

2.     Applicants must submit one chapter application and the required number of applications for the National Chapter as stated in the Grand Chapter Bylaws. (NOTE) An applicant can apply for National acceptance or Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter’s acceptance.  If applying for National association and are attending college, you will automatically become apart of the Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter of LAE / LAMBDA ALPHA EPSILON.

 

        Applicant will also have the choice to become a member of the Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter L.A.E. without applying for National affiliation. If you have questions about National and Chapter membership please contact our office. Professional applicants will be applying for National affiliation and the local Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter.

 

3.     Applicants will submit these applications to the Membership Committee Chairman or Secretary by the second general business meeting.

 

4.     In addition to the applications, applicants will submit the required remittance for the National initiation fees at the time of application to the Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter. 

 

5.     There will be a one academic semester probation semester period (pledge ship) during which the membership of Chi Beta Upsilon will observe all Probationary Members to determine their interest, through their participation and general attitude towards the goals and functions of Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter and the L.A.E. The following requirements MUST be completed before the membership considers the Probationary Members and votes to either decline their membership in this organization or receive them as part of this organization, making them Active Participant Members, starting the first meeting of the following semester. UNLESS stated otherwise. This provision is at the discretion of this Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter and may be changed for sole purposes that are specific to this Chapter.

 

a.          50% attendance to all general business meetings, unless excused by the President and Advisor of Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter.

 

b.          Interviews of 25% of the Active Participant Membership. Percentage can be adjusted

      by the Membership Committee, unless waived by the Membership Committee or the Advisor.

 

c.          The required activities as set forth by the Membership Committee.

 

d.          50% attendance of all other functions such as committee meetings and any other activities set forth by the Membership Committee, UNLESS waived by the President and Advisor.

 

e.          Mandatory attendance of scheduled oral interview.

 

6.     Probationary Members will be approved or disapproved upon majority vote of the Members present at a meeting of approval. Requirements stated in ARTICLE III., Section 2, B, 1-5(a-e). must be met prior to this meeting.

 

        This meeting will be open to everyone. Advisors, Social Affiliates and Members-at-Large are welcome to attend but can have no say in the approval or disapproval of Probationary Members.

 

a.       The voting for Probationary Members will be by ballot.

 

b.       The Membership Committee Chairman will bring the Probationary Members before the voting body.

 

c.   The voting body will cast votes of approval or disapproval for each Probationary Member.

 

d.       The Secretary will count the votes of approval for each Probationary Member. The Vice President will recount the vote in order to confirm the count of the Secretary.

 

e.       The Probationary Members approved by majority vote by the voting body will receive letters of acceptance recognizing them as Active Participant Members.

 

f.        Those not approved by majority vote will receive a letter of denial explaining the reason for the denial, I.e. GPA, not a criminal justice major or member, or non compliance with attendance requirements, and are more than welcomed and encouraged to re-apply at the start of the following semester.

 

g.       Application procedures can be adjusted by the Membership Committee Chairman with a majority vote of approval by the Membership Committee.

 

 

C.       Dues:

 

1.     All members will pay fees to include the following assessments:

 

a.       All applicants must pay an initiation fee to the Grand Chapter that includes the first year’s per capita tax, fraternity pin, certificate, card and subscription to the L.A.E. National Journal for one year.

 

b.       Initiation and first year dues are $36.00.

 

c.       All old members will pay one year dues to the Grand Chapter of $30.00 by December of the current year.

 

d.       NO DUES TO THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION WILL BE REFUNDED ONCE PAID, UNLESS THE MEMBER IS NOT ACCEPTED BY L.A.E.  NO EXCEPTIONS.

 

2.     Honorary Members and Retired Members of the Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter will have payment of dues, as required by the National Association for the National Affiliation yearly. 

 

3.     Payment of dues:

 

a.       The Membership Committee, in conjunction with the Treasurer, will inform all members who are delinquent in paying their dues to the National Association.

      They have one month to remit the complete amount owed before being removed from the Chapter roster unless arraignments are made and approved by Membership Committee and the Treasurer.

 

b.       The Executive Board will consider all applications for reinstatement.

 

c.       Any N.S.F. check that is returned will be charged a $20.00 service fee.

 

D.      Participation:

 

1.     50% attendance is mandatory for members in business meetings; also, 25% attendances of all other official L.A.E. functions, but are subject to change by Membership Committee. All Meetings are mandatory for persons that hold an office or committee chair, unless absence is approved by the Advisor.

 

2.     The roll sheet will be checked monthly. If a member has been absent from business meetings more than 25% of the time, or has failed to participate in 50% of all other official L.A.E functions, he/she will be placed on a one month suspension period, but may be subject to change by Membership Committee. Persons that hold an office or committee chair will be put on probation and or possible one month suspension period, and for this time will be considered a Suspended Member.

 

3.     A letter will be sent to the person stating that his/her delinquency in attendance and participation has resulted in a probation period or possible suspension period and for this period he/she will be considered a Suspended Member.

 

E.       Transfer of Membership:

 

1.     A member of good standing of Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter who desired to affiliate with another chapter of his/her choice may do so by applying through the regular application forms. (Note: We will try to assist as much as possible to make the transition as smooth as possible).

 

2.     Any member wishing to transfer his/her membership to Chi Beta Upsilon must fulfill all chapter obligations.

 

F.        Withdrawal of Membership:

 

A member in good standing of this chapter, against whom no charges are pending, may withdraw from the chapter at any time by giving written notification of his/her intentions to do so to the Secretary. We do not encourage this because you are an important member of this establishment and our expansion depends on our members and new recruits.

 

ARTICLE IV—MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATION

 

Section 1

 

A.   Member Classification:

 

   1. Probationary Member Status:

 

a.   Probationary Members are those applicants that meet all the required qualifications for membership under Article III, Section 2, (A, 1-5) and have started the application procedures under Article III, Section 2, (B, 1-5).

 

b.   Probationary Members may not vote, nominate, be a nominee, or hold office or committee chair.

 

2.     Active Participant Member Status:

 

a.   Those members of the fraternity who have paid all current dues and assessments to the Grand Chapter or are on a payment plan with the Treasurer. Dues are to be paid 

       if affiliated with the National Association. No dues are to be paid for local chapter. Active Participant Members will be required to meet all of the qualifications for  

       membership under Article III, Section 2, (A, 1-5).

 

b.   Active Participant Members shall be qualified to vote, nominate a candidate, be a nominee, hold office or committee chair in the fraternity.

 

3.     Social Affiliate Member Status:

 

a.   Those members who have paid all current dues and assessments to the Grand Chapter or are on a payment plan approved by the Treasurer. No dues are to be paid to local chapter, unless affiliated with the National Association. Social Affiliate Members will be required to meet all qualifications for membership under Article III except where as noted below. A member seeking this status must submit a written notice to the Chairman and Membership Committee. The member seeking this status must be a Member in Good Standing.

 

b.   The Chairman along with the Membership Committee may grant a member Social Affiliate Status if the member falls under one of the following two categories:

 

1.   In service personnel are exempt from the participation requirements under Article III, Section 2, (D, 1-2) if their work or class load would reasonably prevent them from maintaining these requirements.

 

2.   Members are exempt from the participation requirements under Article III, Section 2, (D, 1-2) if their work or class load would reasonably prevent them from maintaining these requirements.

 

c.   Social Affiliate Members shall be qualified to vote, nominate, or hold an office or committee chair in matters dealing with the National Chapter. 

 

 

4.     Member in Good Standing:

 

a.   Those members who have paid all current dues and assessments to the Grand Chapter or are on a payment plan set up for economical reasons approved by the  

      Treasurer. The local Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter does not require any dues to be paid, unless you are to have affiliation with the National Association.

 

b.   Those members who meet all the membership requirements designated under their membership status.

 

5.     Alumni Member Status:

 

a.   Alumni  members are those people who were once an Member in Good Standing of the Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter, but are not currently a member.

 

b.   To be an Alumni Member, the former member must have completed their Bachelor Degree from an accredited University.

 

c.   Alumni Members may not vote, nominate, be a nominee, hold an office or committee chair.

 

d.       Alumni Members shall not be responsible for any annual dues to the Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter, but shall be welcome to attend any events sponsored by the Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter.

 

e.       The current whereabouts and accomplishments of the Alumni Members shall be kept on record by the Secretary.

 

Section 2

 

B. Member Continued as followed:

 

1.     Inactive Member Status:

 

a.   Must meet all qualifications for membership under Article III.

 

b.   Must pay all current dues and assessments to the Grand Chapter or are on a payment plan set up for economical reasons and approved by the Treasurer if  affiliated with the National Association.

c.   Must submit written notice to the Secretary and Membership Chairman.

 

d.   Members are allowed one inactive semester per year and cannot go inactive more than three times as a member of Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter.

 

e.   Inactive Members cannot vote, nominate, be a nominee, or hold an office or committee chair.

 

f.    Inactive Members cannot participate in any events sponsored by Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter, but may attend any events sponsored by Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter.

 

2.     Expulsion of Members:

 

a.   Any member of Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter who shall be guilty of any dishonest conduct on or off the College campus, criminal or fraudulent act, or who shall act in a manner as to discredit the fraternity shall be considered for expulsion by the Membership Committee.

                                               

b.   Any member who acts on behalf of Lambda Alpha Epsilon or the Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter without authorization to do so by the Executive Committee of the Grand Chapter and/or Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter, shall be considered for expulsion by the Membership Committee.

 

c.   Any person who continually obstructs the normal and/or smooth function of this organization shall be considered for expulsion.

 

d.   In order for a member to be expelled, a majority of all the members of the Membership Committee must vote for expulsion. The Vice President will only vote in the event of a tie. If there is a majority vote for expulsion, the case will be brought before the general membership. A quorum must be present. The member may be expelled only if there is 2/3 majority vote for expulsion. 

 

3.     Suspended Member Status:

 

a.   Those members who have failed to meet the participation requirements under Article III, Section 2, (D, 1-2).

 

b.   The suspension period will last for one month during the regular semester.

                                

c.   During the suspension period the Suspended Member must attend 50% of all general business meetings. The Suspended Member must attend 25% of all other L.A.E  functions.

 

d.   Failure to meet the participation requirements under Suspended Member Status will result in being removed from the Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter roll or roster.

 

ARTICLE V—OFFICERS FOR CHI BETA UPSILON

 

Section 1

 

A.    Membership of the Executive Committee:

 

 1.    The Executive Committee shall be composed of all elected and/or appointed officials of the Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter. The Executive Committee shall be the outstanding advisory board to the fraternity and shall hold all powers vested in them by the Grand Chapter and the membership of Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter.

 

   2. Executive Committee meetings shall be open to the general Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter membership.

 

B.    All elected officials will be representatives for Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter and for the National Association. The officers shall be President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Student Senate Representative, Associate Chapter(s) Representative, Professional Members Representative and Faculty Advisor. 

 

Section 2

 

A.    Duties of Officers:

                     

1.     President:

 

a.   The President shall preside at all Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter functions.

 

b.   He/She shall enforce all due observances of the Grand Chapter Bylaws, Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter Bylaws, and Rules of Order as advised by the Secretary.

 

2.     Vice President:

 

a.   The Vice President shall assist the President in the performance of his/her duties.

 

b.   He/She shall officiate in the absence of the President.

 

c.   He/She shall hold the position of Chairman for the Membership Committee.

 

3.     Secretary:

 

a.   The Secretary will keep an accurate account of the meetings of the Executive Committee and the fraternity.  Including an accurate account of the National Association.

 

b.   He/She will report the minutes of the body as a whole at each meeting, including the preparing the ballots and the collection of the attendance roll sheets..

 

c.   He / She will keep an accurate record of names, addresses and other pertinent information of the general membership and pertinent information of the National Association and account information for the Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter and account information for the National Association.

 

d.   The Secretary will be responsible for the keeping of the originals and / or copies of all correspondence for all notices coming from and going to the Grand Chapter.

 

e.   The responsibilities of Secretary are for the Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter and the National Association account which will be separate account information.

 

f.    Including any other assigned responsibilities as seen fit for Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter and L.A.E.

 

4.     Treasurer:

 

a.   The Treasurer will keep an accurate record of all expenditures for Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter and the National Association, which will be separate accounts, and all incoming funds for both and shall announce this record at all meetings.  The disclosed information will be for the Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter and the National Association and other assigned responsibilities as seen fit for Chi Beta Upsilon chapter and L.A.E.

 

b.   The Treasurer is responsible for the observance of all rules of order under the Grand Chapter Bylaws, Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter Bylaws, and Rules of Order implemented  by the fraternity.

 

c.   He/She shall attend all meetings and carry out the orders of the presiding officer.

 

Section 3

 

A.    Election of Officers:

            

1.     Before officers are elected, they will be nominated at a prior meeting. Before nominations can be accepted, an announcement must be made at a prior meeting that the nominations will be taken at the next meeting. 

 

2.     Elections of Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter Officers shall take place in April of each year. The newly-elected officers will work with the present officers until the Summer break. The newly-elected officers will assume their elected positions in May. This is done so that the newly-elected officers can be prepared and informed about their elected positions and to make the transition a much easier task.

 

3.     Nominations for officers of Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter may be made from the floor.

 

4.     In order to be nominated, a candidate for office MUST and shall be a member in Good Standing of the fraternity.

 

5.     Only members in Good Standing may nominate a candidate for office.

 

6.     The election of officers shall be held under new business and must be completed before adjournment.

 

7.     Majority vote of all votes must be secured by one nominee to assure election. A majority will consist of 50% plus one of all votes cast.

 

8.     Absentee ballots must be requested via e-mail from the Club Advisor. Absentee ballots must be signed and returned to the Club Advisor prior to the election meeting.

 

9.     In the case of a tie or divided vote, the names of the nominees receiving the two highest numbers shall be voted on again or until a majority is secured for one nominee.

 

10.   The highest office vacant must be secured before passing on to the next highest office.

 

11.   An officer can be re-elected to serve more than one full term but can serve no longer than two full terms.

 

a.       A full term is defined as two full terms.

 

b.       If a person is elected to complete any part of a term of a previous officer, this period of holding will not count as a full term.

 

12.   In the event that the Secretary is a nominee, the President shall appoint any member to collect the ballots and tally the same. Ballots shall be recorded by the Treasurer and shown to any member upon request. The same applies to any officer.

 

13.   The results of an election may be challenged prior to the adjournment of the meeting at which time the election was held.    

                                            

14.   Upon nomination and majority vote of the members present, a recount will be made by two members designated by the presiding officer. The results or this count will be the final.  The Advisor shall be present at all ballot counts.

 

B.    Recall of officers of Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter:

 

1.     Officers of Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter may be recalled for any violations of the Bylaws and/or ruling of the Chapter.

 

2.     A motion for recall may be made at any meeting so designated.

 

3.     Procedures found in Robert’s Rules of Order shall be followed.

 

C.    Duties of the Faculty Advisor and Selection process:

 

1.     Members of the Criminal Justice faculty (Full or Part-time) who are being considered for Faculty Advisors shall be approached by the President of Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter to ascertain consideration of being a Faculty Advisor for the fraternity.

 

2.     If the fraternity has no Faculty Advisor, four names shall be obtained for submission to the fraternity of which one will be selected to be Faculty Advisors.

 

3.     In the event one Faculty Advisor should resign from his/her duties, the procedure stated above shall be repeated to obtain a replacement.

 

4.     The duties of the Faculty Advisor are to serve only in a capacity of advisor with respect to the Institute and College policy and any other capacity that the fraternity deem necessary.

 

5.     Any action to be taken by the fraternity that may consider matters outside the fraternity shall first be discussed with the Faculty Advisor.

 

ARTICLE VI—CLASSIFICATION OF SPENDING CONTROL

 

A.    Administrative Spending;

 

1.     Spending which is necessary for the carrying out of normal business and functions will be allowed for under this clause.

 

2.     This spending will not require the vote of the general membership, but will be subject to the approval of the Executive Committee.

 

3.     Examples of administrative spending will be as follows:

 

a.   National Stationary

b.   Phone Calls

c.   Supplies

d.   Posters

e.   Certificates

f.    Chapter Printing

 

4.     As much as possible, a projected list of expenditures and their totals will be approved by a simple majority of the Executive Committee.

 

5,     All applies to both the Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter and the National Association with separate invoices or print outs to have on file for each account. There must be separate files for the National Association and Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter.

 

6.     Any officers seeking reimbursement for expenditures for telephone calls must submit a photocopy of his / her bill accompanied by a list of all calls made on behalf of Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter.

 

7.     Any expenditures in excess of $50.00 will require an approval of a simple majority of the Executive Committee.

 

B.    Committee Spending:

 

A committee chairperson upon appointment will be allowed to spend as necessary for committee activities outlined by the committee, with the approval of the Treasurer.

 

C.    Fraternity Spending:

 

1.     All spending not included in the above mentioned definitions will be allowed for under this clause.

 

2.     Examples of fraternity spending will be on special projects, special events, speakers, movies or programs to be funded by money granted by the Student Association or by the Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter for such purposes.

 

3.     All spending in this category must be approved by simple majority of 50% plus one member vote of the Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter.

 

D.    Spending Control:

 

1.     On all drafts written on fraternity funds there will be required two signatures, to be that of the Treasurer and the Faculty Advisor.

           

2.     The Treasurer will be required to keep two hard copy ledgers. One Ledger will be a detailed record of the L.A.E. checking account. The second ledger will be a detailed record of the Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter checking account.   

 

3.     The Treasurer shall give detailed written reports at all meetings concerning the Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter treasury. This report will show the debits and credits to the L.A.E. treasury and Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter.

 

4.     The Secretary and the Vice President, or other appointed officer, will be required to check the accuracy of the Treasurer’s report  by comparing it to the Treasurer’s two ledgers, receipt book, and carbon copy checks.

 

5.     The Treasurer will be required to give a copy of the financial report to the Secretary and the Faculty Advisor.

 

ARTICLE VII—MEETINGS

 

A.    Regular meetings of the Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter may be held at two times a month during a long semester to allow day and evening members to attend.

 

B.    Special meetings of Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter may be called by the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, or on a written petition of five members of the chapter.

 

1.     Requests for special meetings shall be directed to the Secretary or Treasurer and specify the business to be transacted.

  

2.     No other business shall be transacted at a special meeting except that which is specified in the notice, or matters closely related thereto.

       

C.    A simple majority of Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter active participant members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business pertaining to the election of officers, amendments to the Constitution of Bylaws. A simple majority of the quorum is necessary to elect officers and make amendments to the Constitution of Bylaws. In order to transact any business other than the aforementioned business, there must be a fifty percent plus one member vote. A simple majority is required to pass any new business.

 

D.    In the regular meetings of Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter, newly revised Robert’s Rules of Order should be followed. The order listed below should be followed unless the presiding officer deems it necessary to change it during the meeting.

 

1.     Call to Order.

2.     Reading of the minute of the previous meeting.

3.     Reading of the Treasurer’s report.

4.     Committee reports.

5.     Unfinished business.

6.     New business.

7.     Communications.

8.     Addresses to the fraternity.

9.     Meeting Adjournment.       

 

  

ARTICLE VIII— COMMITTEES

 

Section 1

 

A.          Membership Committee:

 

1.     The Vice President shall be the Chairman of the Membership Committee.

 

2.     This committee shall be responsible for the recommendation of applicants for membership to Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter.

                          

3.     The Membership Committee shall be responsible for the classification of all members of Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter.

 

4.     The Membership Committee shall consist of the Vice President as Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, and two representatives elected by the general membership.

 

5.     All decisions of the Membership Committee should be made by a majority vote. The Vice President shall only vote in the instance of a tie.

 

B.             Other Committees:

 

1.     The elected officers may, upon need, appoint committees for specific action such as Career Opportunities Referral Committee, Social/Athletic Activities, Marksmanship Club Committee, Community Service, Public Relations Committee and Fund-Raising Committee,  etc…

 

2.     The elected officers will appoint the chairpersons for all the committees by 2/3 votes.

 

3.     Committee chairmen may attend the Executive Board meetings, but must give a written report of their committee‘s activities to the Executive Board if they do not attend the meeting.

 

4.     Committee chairpersons will be required to hold a committee meeting at least once each month (or as needed). The chairperson must present a committee meeting report that includes the date, time, roll of members present, and summary of items discussed during the        

        meeting.               

 

  

Section 2

 

A.             Subordinate Chapters:

 

Duties of the Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter in the overall scheme.

 

a.   Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter shall furnish the Grand Chapter with a roster of its membership and shall notify the Grand Chapter of any changes.

 

b.   Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter shall furnish the Grand Chapter with a copy of the Chapter Bylaws and shall notify the Grand Chapter of any changes.

 

c.   Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter shall furnish the Grand Chapter Secretary and Treasurer a semester report of the minutes of the regular meetings as required.

 

d.   The Secretary or any other person designated by the Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter President shall be responsible for keeping an up-to-date copy of the Grand Chapter Constitution and Bylaws for reference by the members.

 

e.   The Secretary and/or Treasurer of Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter shall file annually with the Internal Revenue Service, or Grand Chapter, as required a return of “Organization Exemption from Income Tax.” This return must be filed by May 15th or the appropriate date. A copy will be returned for chapter use and records.

 

f.    Controller sheets in triplicate shall be furnished with all nominees sent to the Grand Chapter. One copy will be returned for chapter use and records.

 

  g.  Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter shall operate under the Constitution and Bylaws of the Grand Chapter and under the Bylaws and Constitution of the Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter.       

 

 

ARTICLE X

 

Section 1

 

Parliamentary Authority:

 

Rules contained in the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised shall govern the Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with the Grand Chapter Bylaws and any special rules of order the chapter may adopt.

 

Section 2

 

Amendments:

 

1.     These Bylaws may be amended only after properly being presented for reconsideration at a monthly meeting to be voted on at the following meeting.

 

2.     A 2/3 vote of the voting membership present at the meeting shall be necessary to amend any section of these Bylaws.

 

3.     Voting shall be by roll call. The Secretary shall call roll. The members shall declare their vote aye (yes) or no. The Secretary shall record the vote(s) and then repeat them to be sure of their accurate recordation.

 

4.     Chi Beta Upsilon Chapter shall maintain two accounts at Pueblo Community College Cashiers Office. One for funds dealing with the National Association, LAMMDA ALPHA EPSILON activities and one for Pueblo Community College activities.  

 

  

THESE BY-LAWS OF THE CHI BETA UPSILON WERE ACCEPTED BY THE MEMBERSHIP ON NOVEMBER 15, 2007

 


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