Theta Chi Constitution/ by laws

Grand Chapter Composition

Eight alumnus members who graduated at least six years prior to their original undergraduate college class.[cite: 6]

Grand Chapter Term Length

Approximately four years, with four members being elected at each biennial International Convention.[cite: 6]

Grand Chapter Removal Requirement

A three-fourths vote of all members of the Grand Chapter then in office, based on cause.[cite: 8]

Grand Chapter Quorum

Five members of the Grand Chapter.[cite: 10]

International Convention Frequency

Biennially (every two years).[cite: 12]

Financial Good Standing Threshold for Convention Delegates

Owing $100 or less to the Grand Chapter as of the first day of the month during which the International Convention begins.[cite: 13]

Penalty for Failure to Attend International Convention

Automatic placement on probation and a fine set by resolution of the Grand Chapter.[cite: 14]

Emergency Governance Voting Requirement

A three-fourths vote of the Grand Chapter.[cite: 15]

Charter Revocation Vote Requirement

A three-fourths vote of all Grand Chapter members then in office.[cite: 20]

Required Active Chapter Officers

President, Vice President, Vice President of Health and Safety, Secretary, Treasurer, Marshal, Chaplain, Scholarship Chairman, Recruitment Chairman, Historian, First Guard, and Second Guard.[cite: 21]

Active Chapter Meeting Frequency

Once a week when school is in session.[cite: 24]

Bank Account Signature Requirement

The signature of at least two different officers of the chapter for the disbursement of funds.[cite: 25]

Hazing Prohibition

The Fraternity strictly prohibits all physical hazing, paddling, uncalled-for humiliation, and public display in connection with Pledge education and pre-initiatory activities.[cite: 25]

Limitation on Pledge Period

Eight calendar weeks following the formal Pledge Ceremony or formal commencement of Pledge status.[cite: 26]

Minimum Chapter Size Standard

The lesser of 30 or the average size of all other chapters of men's fraternities at the institution whose chief staff officers are members of the Fraternity Executives Association.[cite: 26, 27]

Chapter Standards Board Composition

The Vice President as Chairman, the Chaplain, and three additional collegiate members at-large not presently serving as an elected chapter officer.[cite: 27]

Classes of Membership

Collegiate and alumnus.[cite: 29]

Membership for Life

Any person joining Theta Chi Fraternity becomes a member for life, except that he may be expelled for cause.[cite: 29]

Vote Required to Invite a Pledge

A majority of all collegiate members of the active chapter who are eligible to vote.[cite: 30]

Vote Required to Approve Initiation of a Pledge

Three fourths of all collegiate members of the active chapter who are eligible to vote (subject to chapter bylaws allowing a lower vote down to a simple majority).[cite: 30]

Banned Similar Organizations

Theta Nu Epsilon, Kappa Beta Phi, or any collegiate organization of similar ignoble aims or qualifications.[cite: 34]

Chapter Vote Required to Expel a Member

A three-fourths vote of all collegiate members eligible to vote, except in cases of confirmed hazing where a simple majority is sufficient.[cite: 35]

Grand Chapter Vote Required to Expel a Member Nationally

An affirmative vote of six members of the Grand Chapter.[cite: 36]

Grand Chapter Composition

Eight alumnus members who graduated at least six years prior to their original undergraduate college class[cite: 6].

Grand Chapter Term Length

Approximately four years, with four members being elected at each biennial International Convention[cite: 6].

Grand Chapter Removal Requirement

A three-fourths vote of all members of the Grand Chapter then in office, based on cause[cite: 8].

Grand Chapter Quorum

Five members of the Grand Chapter[cite: 10].

International Convention Frequency

Biennially (every two years)[cite: 12].

Financial Good Standing Threshold for Convention Delegates

Owing $100 or less to the Grand Chapter as of the first day of the month during which the International Convention begins[cite: 13].

Penalty for Failure to Attend International Convention

Automatic placement on probation and a fine set by resolution of the Grand Chapter[cite: 14].

Emergency Governance Voting Requirement

A three-fourths vote of the Grand Chapter[cite: 15].

Charter Revocation Vote Requirement

A three-fourths vote of all Grand Chapter members then in office[cite: 20].

Required Active Chapter Officers

President, Vice President, Vice President of Health and Safety, Secretary, Treasurer, Marshal, Chaplain, Scholarship Chairman, Recruitment Chairman, Historian, First Guard, and Second Guard[cite: 21].

Active Chapter Meeting Frequency

Once a week when school is in session[cite: 24].

Bank Account Signature Requirement

The signature of at least two different officers of the chapter for the disbursement of funds[cite: 25].

Hazing Prohibition

The Fraternity strictly prohibits all physical hazing, paddling, uncalled-for humiliation, and public display in connection with Pledge education and pre-initiatory activities[cite: 25].

Limitation on Pledge Period

Eight calendar weeks following the formal Pledge Ceremony or formal commencement of Pledge status[cite: 26].

Minimum Chapter Size Standard

The lesser of 30 or the average size of all other chapters of men's fraternities at the institution whose chief staff officers are members of the Fraternity Executives Association[cite: 26, 27].

Chapter Standards Board Composition

The Vice President as Chairman, the Chaplain, and three additional collegiate members at-large not presently serving as an elected chapter officer[cite: 27].

Classes of Membership

Collegiate and alumnus[cite: 29].

Membership for Life

Any person joining Theta Chi Fraternity becomes a member for life, except that he may be expelled for cause[cite: 29].

Vote Required to Invite a Pledge

A majority of all collegiate members of the active chapter who are eligible to vote[cite: 30].

Vote Required to Approve Initiation of a Pledge

Three fourths of all collegiate members of the active chapter who are eligible to vote (subject to chapter bylaws allowing a lower vote down to a simple majority)[cite: 30].

Banned Similar Organizations

Theta Nu Epsilon, Kappa Beta Phi, or any collegiate organization of similar ignoble aims or qualifications[cite: 34].

Chapter Vote Required to Expel a Member

A three-fourths vote of all collegiate members eligible to vote, except in cases of confirmed hazing where a simple majority is sufficient[cite: 35].

Grand Chapter Vote Required to Expel a Member Nationally

An affirmative vote of six members of the Grand Chapter[cite: 36].