In order to introduce into our fraternal organizations the principles of true manhood, to promote the moral welfare of all members, to foster friendly and democratic spirit between fraternity men and all others with whom they are associated and to inspire among our fraternities a true, loyal and lasting spirit of cooperation and friendship, the Greek-letter social fraternities of the University of Dayton do hereby ordain and establish this constitution for the Interfraternal Council of the University of Dayton.

Full Member Organizations
Alpha Nu Omega
Delta Tau Delta
Delta Chi Omega
Epsilon Delta Tau
Lambda Chi Alpha
Sigma Nu
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Sigma Chi
Tau Kappa Epsilon

Article I: NAME

The name of this organization shall be the Interfraternal Council (IFC) of the University of Dayton.

Article II: POWER

The authority and power of the Interfraternal Council shall be derived from the Office of Student Activities and the social fraternities at the University of Dayton. It shall be the sole governing body of all social fraternities for all activities that are strictly and inherently Greek.

Article III: PURPOSE

The purpose of the Interfraternal Council shall be:

1) To Secure a close union of social fraternities and to fulfill all given responsibilities.
2) To provide a forum for discussion.
3) To enact regulations governing the social fraternities and the maintenance and improvement of the Interfraternal Council.
4) To foster loyalty to the University goals through conduct which is in keeping with the high standards and the good taste of the University.
5) To promote and stimulate through meaningful activities the ideals and purposes of its individual members.
6) To generate revenue and determine its distribution.

Article IV: MEMBERSHIP

Section I: Full

A) All member organizations must operate as a social fraternity – a body of men, male students, or both male and female students, linked by a common bond and tradition.
B) All social fraternities must have membership in either IFC or Black Greek Council to be recognized by the University.
C) Shall be composed of all social fraternities who have successfully completed the period of associate membership and are accepted by ¾ vote of the IFC – exception being the IFC charter organizations listed in Article IV Section I-D.
D) The charter organizations shall be Alpha Nu Omega, Chi Sigma Alpha, Phi Kappa Mu, Epsilon Delta Tau, Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Beta Alpha, Zeta Zeta Zeta, Phi Sigma Kappa, Rho Rho Rho, Sigma Nu, and Tau Kappa Epsilon.
E) Each full membership organization shall have one (1) vote on the council and abide by all requirements as stated in the Interfraternal By-Laws.

Section II: Associate

A) Any social fraternity at the University supporting the purposes as outlined in Article III can petition the IFC for Associate membership which shall be obtained by an affirmative 3/5 vote of the IFC.
B) Rules and regulations governing the responsibilities, rights and privileges may be found in the by-laws to the Constitution.
C) Associate member organizations shall have speaking privileges within the IFC but the privilege of voting shall be reserved for Full Members.
D) Members of Associate Member Fraternities shall not hold any office or committee position in IFC.

Article V: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES

The Advisor to IFC, appointed by the Dean of Students, will serve in a consultative role to the organization with the right of participation at all meeting and functions, but does not possess the right to vote. The Advisor must be consulted when procedural and policy changes are considered by IFC.

Article VI: REPRESENTATION

1) All Full Member and Associate Member fraternity must appoint two (2) representatives to IFC.
2) Both representatives must be present at each IFC meeting in order for that fraternity to be counted in quorum.
3) Failure of proper representation without just cause shall result in a fine specified by the Executive Committee and repeated absences may result in judicial sanction.
4) No one on the IFC Executive Committee shall serve as a representative for his or her fraternity.
5) The IFC shall compile a roster of representatives at the beginning of each term and these people will be expected to serve throughout that term. If a fraternity finds it necessary to replace any of its representatives, they must inform the IFC secretary within one (1) week of the effective date of change.
6) A representative on the IFC roster who is unable to attend a meeting may send an alternate from the respective fraternity. In order for the alternate to fulfill the requirement for quorum, and not be counted as absent, the representative must notify the IFC Secretary prior to the meeting.

Article VII: OFFICERS

Section I: Executive Board

The executive officers of the IFC shall be: President, Executive Vice-President, Administrative Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.

Section II: Eligibility

A candidate shall have at least a 2.4 cumulative GPA at the time of his election, be a member of a fraternity holding Full Membership in the Interfraternal Council and be in good disciplinary standing with the University.

Section III: Fraternity Representation

No more than two members from any fraternity may be elected to a position on the executive board during the same term.

Section IV: Removal of Officers

A) A vote to remove any officer from an executive office shall automatically be tabled for one (1) week. Any officer can be removed from office by a 2/3 vote of total membership.
B) Any officer shall be removed from office if his grades fall below a 2.40 cumulative GPA.
C) Any officer that is to be removed from office will have the opportunity to defend himself and state his side of the case.

Article VIII: JUDICIAL BOARD

The IJB Constitution explains all the details for the Judicial Board and should be referred to for any judicial questions or procedures.

Article IX: ELECTIONS

Section I: Nomination and Voting

A president, executive vice-president, administrative vice-president, secretary and treasurer shall be elected at the annual elections meeting:

A) Officers shall be nominated from the floor by representatives of full member and associate member fraternities.
B) Nominations shall be open one meeting prior to the annual election meeting and shall remain open until the time of the election.
C) For a member to be elected for an office, he must be present at the meeting in which he is nominated and elected.
D) The election shall be called by the president to be held every year in the month of November.
E) The officers shall be elected by secret ballot and by a simple majority vote of all full members present by eliminating the candidate with the least number of ballots until a majority is reached.

Section II: Length of Office A) Each officer's term of office shall last for a period of one year unless he is removed or resigns.
B) Any officer may be re-elected for the same position up to two (2) times.

Section III: Vacancy

If a vacancy occurs prior to the elections meeting, an election for the vacant post shall take place at the first regular meeting following the vacancy, as outlined in Article IX, Section I, Clause A, B, B, E.

Article X: POWERS OF THE INTERFRATERNAL COUNCIL

Section I: Regulations

To enact regulations governing all fraternity activities.

Section II: Discipline

To censure and/or discipline fraternities for violations of rules and regulations established by the Interfraternal Council or for the behavior undermining or defaming the standard and purposes which characterize the Greek community and/or the University of Dayton. This power shall be carried out by the Interfraternal Judicial Board.

Section III: Honors

To bestow honors and/or awards upon fraternities and individuals contributing effectively to the goals and purposes of the Interfraternal Council and the Greek community.

Article XI: VOTING

Section I: Quorum

A) A quorum of two-thirds of all full member organizations, in good standing, must be present at any regular meeting of the Council in order for voting to occur.
B) I cases where at least one half of all full member organizations are present, quorum may be suspended upon unanimous vote. Quorum may not be suspended for voting on removal of officers and major resolutions.

Section II: Majority

Bills, resolutions and motions presented to the members of this organization become effective when passed by a simple majority vote of the full members present.

Section III: Breaking a Tie

The presiding officer of the Interfraternal Council shall be permitted to cast the deciding vote.

Section IV: Documentation

The official copy of voting action shall be kept by the Secretary and must be kept current.

Section V: Tabling

Motions, bills and major resolutions shall be tabled one meeting before a vote can be taken unless waived by an emergency vote of two-thirds of the fraternities present. Minor resolutions can be voted upon at the same meeting of their proposal.

Article XII: AMENDING CONSTITUTION

Section I: Proposal

Any representative to the Interfraternal Council may propose an amendment to the constitution. It shall be submitted in writing at a regular or special meeting. All amendments to this constitution shall be automatically tabled for one meeting.

Section II: Voting

For an official vote on an amendment, at least 2/3 of all full members must be present. At the next meeting in which a minimum of 2/3 full members are present, such amendments shall be valid for all intents and purposes as part of the constitution when and if approved by a 2/3 majority of all full members of the Interfraternal Council.

Section III: Postponement

Any vote on a proposed constitution revision may be postponed if at least 25% of the full members present at the meeting so request.

Section IV: Filing

The official copy of any constitution revision must be attached to the constitution and must be updated after each semester.

Article XIII: AMENDING BY-LAWS

Section I: Proposal

Any representative to the Interfraternal Council may propose an amendment to the by-laws. It shall be submitted in writing at a regular or special meeting. All amendments to the by-laws shall be automatically tabled for one meeting.

Section II: Voting

By-laws may be proposed, changed, deleted or adopted by a 3/5 majority vote of the quorum.

Section III: Postponement

Any vote on a proposed by-law or by-laws revision may be postponed if at least 25% of the full members present at the meeting request.

Section IV: Filing

The official copy of any voting must be attached to the by-laws and must be updated after each semester.

Article XIV: AMENDING IJB CONSTITUTION

Section I: Proposal

Any representative to the Interfraternal Council may propose an amendment to the Interfraternal Judicial Board constitution. It shall be submitted in writing at a regular or special meeting. All amendments to the IJB constitution shall be automatically tabled for one meeting.

Section II: Voting

Amendments to the IJB constitution must be approved by a 2/3 majority of all full members of the Interfraternal Council.

Section III: Postponement

Any vote on a proposed IJB constitution revision may be postponed if at least 25% of the full members present at the meeting so request.

Section IV: Filing

The official copy of any IJB constitution revision must be attached to the IJB constitution and must be updated after each semester.

Article XV: RATIFICATION**

This constitution shall become effective when accepted by three-fourths (3/4) of the full members.

**Ratified September 28, 1995

Coming on-line in the near future . . .

This policy is in accordance with all local, state, and the University of Dayton regulations governing the use/or consumption of alcohol and the behavior of all its chartered members. The entirety of this policy will become effective and enforced for all charters as of January 1, 1992.

Section I

Name

The judicial board will serve as the judicial body for the Risk Management Policy.

Purpose

It shall be the intention of the Judicial Board, through the enforcement of this policy, to encourage responsible alcohol use and behavior by all IFC members. It shall also be the intention to decrease the legal liabilities of the member chapters, yet to first and foremost increase the safety of the members of the individual members.

Section II

Functions

A function shall be defined as any social gathering/event in or on Greek property or Greek trip (formal, dance, etc.…) involving one or more charter or an open party where alcohol is present with consent being given by all chapters involved for the activities.

Section III

Monitors

Functions shall have a minimum of three non-drinking persons with equal representation from each of the participating chapters. These persons will be responsible for the following:

1. Door monitors shall be responsible for the following duties:

a. Monitoring guest list parties.
b. Checking identification against a provided list of birth dates for each person attending.
c. Marking each person of legal drinking age.
d. Preventing individuals from driving who appear to be visibly intoxicated.


2. Persons acting as Sober Patrol shall be responsible for the following:

a. Assuring that the policy is followed.
b. Assuring that the distribution of alcohol is executed properly.
c. Taking proper actions should a negative situation arise.

The people that are in charge can have other people working for them but they are responsible that the duties get done.

Section IV

Time Regulations

A. Alcohol may be served at a function for a maximum of five (5) hours and may not be served again for a minimum of six (6) hours.
B. Music must continue for a minimum of thirty minutes after the serving of alcohol has ceased.

Section V

Alcohol and Drugs

A. All alcoholic beverages will be served from designated and regulated locations.
B. Each person serving alcohol at aforementioned regulated locations shall be non-drinking and sober and of legal drinking age (21).
C. At least one non-alcoholic beverage, excluding water, shall be provided in obvious view at the point of beverage distribution.
D. No alcoholic beverages may be purchased through the chapter treasury nor may the purchase of same for members or guests be undertaken or coordinated by any member in the name of or on behalf of any chapter involved.
E. The purchase and/or use of a bulk quantity of alcoholic beverages (i.e. - kegs, party ball, etc.…) is prohibited.
F. No chapter members, collectively or individually shall purchase for, serve to, or sell alcoholic beverages to minors.
G. The possession, sale, and/or use of any ILLEGAL DRUGS or CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES at any chapter house, sponsored event or at any event that an observer would associate with the fraternity, is strictly prohibited.
H. No chapter may co-sponsor an event with an alcohol distributor, charitable organization or tavern where alcohol is given away, sold or otherwise provided to those present.
I. No chapter may co-sponsor or co-finance a function where alcohol is purchased by any of the host chapters, groups or organizations.
J. All rush activities associated with any chapter will be DRY rush functions.
K. Open parties where alcohol is present, meaning those with unrestricted access by non-members of the fraternity, without their name being on a guest list at the door are prohibited.
L. No member shall permit, tolerate, encourage or participate in "drinking games" at an official fraternity function.
M. No alcohol shall be presented at any pledge/associate member/novice program or activity of the chapter.

Section VI

Member Under 21

Ohio law states that the legal drinking age is 21 years of age. All initiated members and pledges/associates must abide by all state, local, and University regulations. To aid the host chapter in abiding by the law, it is required that the hosting chapter of any function indicates by means of visible identification each person present who is of legal drinking age.

Section VII

Education

Each student member, associate member, and pledge shall be instructed annually on the Risk Management Policy (Greek 101 education on Risk Management, alcohol, Hazing etc.…).

Section VIII

Hazing

No chapter shall permit hazing. Hazing is defined as:

"Any action or situation which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student or which willfully destroys or removes public or private property for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in, any organization operating under the sanction of or recognized as an organization by an institution of higher education. The term shall include, but not be limited to, any brutality of a physical nature, such as whipping, beating, branding, or forced calisthenics, exposure to the elements, forced consumption of food, liquor, drugs, or any other substance, or any forced activity which could adversely affect the physical health and safety of the individual, and shall include any activity which would subject the individual to extreme mental stress, such as sleep deprivation, forced exclusion from social contact, forced conduct which could result in extreme embarrassment, or any other forced activity which could adversely affect the mental health or dignity of the individual, or any willful destruction or removal of public or private property. For purposes of this definition, any activity as described in this definition upon which the initiation or admission into or affiliation with or continued membership in an organization is directly or indirectly conditioned shall be presumed to be 'forced' activity, the willingness of an individual to participate in such activity not withstanding."

Section IX

Sexual Abuse

The chapter will not tolerate or condone any form of sexually abusive behavior on the part of its members, whether physical, mental, or emotional. This is to include any actions which are demeaning to another human being including date rape, gang rape, or verbal harassment.

Section X

Fire, Health, and Safety

A. All chapter housed shall, prior to, during, and following occupancy, meet all local fire and health codes and standards.
B. All chapters must have posted by common phones emergency number for fire, police, and ambulance and must have posted evacuation routes on the back of the door of each sleeping room.
C. All chapters shall comply with engineering recommendations as reported by the insurance company.

The Interfraternal Council The Leader of Leaders 300 College Park Dayton, Ohio 45469-0622