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 ====Article 1: General Information==== ====Article 1: General Information====
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 //Article 1 is amendable if vote passes with unanimous vote, except for Beal’s house name. //  //Article 1 is amendable if vote passes with unanimous vote, except for Beal’s house name. // 
  
-**II.** Beal’s house name cannot be changed. Part of the sales contract listed that the house was to retain this name. The SHC requires the name. 
  
-**III.** The house is governed by the constitution.+**I.** Beal’s house name cannot be changed. Part of the sales contract listed that the house was to retain this name. The SHC requires the name.
  
-**IV.** 7 votes in favor are required for a constitutional change  +**II.** The house is governed by the constitution.
-  * In the event that Beal Haus in not full, 51% of members must vote in agreement for a constitutional change+
  
-**V.** Half plus 1 (six members with a full house) voting members are required to be present to fulfill the minimum quorum requirement. During the summer, quorum can be adjusted. Any item voted upon at a house meeting must be written into the agenda with vote total (for/against/abstentions) for the sake of reference and clarification. Meeting notices must be posted 3 days prior to the meeting by the meeting planner. Beal must have at least two house meetings per month. Meeting times and dates will be decided by the house at the first meeting of each semester. Meeting minutes must be posted 2 days following the meeting.  There will be an ongoing agenda for house meeting items.+**III.** 6 votes (in a full Haus) in favor are required for a constitutional change. 
 +  * In the event that Beal Haus in not full, 51% of members must vote in agreement for a constitutional change. 
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 +**IV.** Half plus 1 (six members with a full house) voting members are required to be present to fulfill the minimum quorum requirement. During the summer, quorum is 51% occupancy of the current Haus. Any item voted upon at a house meeting must be written into the agenda with vote total (for/against/abstentions) for the sake of reference and clarification. Meeting notices must be posted 3 days prior to the meeting by the meeting planner. Beal must have at least two house meetings per month. Meeting times and dates will be decided by the house at the first meeting of each semester. Meeting minutes must be posted 2 days following the meeting. There will be an ongoing agenda for house meeting items.
   * All members will go over the constitution at the first meeting of the contract year. The constitution must be updated yearly (look to the revision date listed at the end of this document).   * All members will go over the constitution at the first meeting of the contract year. The constitution must be updated yearly (look to the revision date listed at the end of this document).
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 ====Article 2: Consent==== ====Article 2: Consent====
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 **Consent is a must.** Consent is defined as //permission for something to happen or agreement to do something//. Consent must be given as a //verbal, clear, and enthusiastic yes by all parties involved//, given they are in a fair position to do so. Fair is defined as //being able minded to make the decision and without pressure or influence to do so//. **Consent can be revoked or adjusted at anytime by anyone involved**.  **Consent is a must.** Consent is defined as //permission for something to happen or agreement to do something//. Consent must be given as a //verbal, clear, and enthusiastic yes by all parties involved//, given they are in a fair position to do so. Fair is defined as //being able minded to make the decision and without pressure or influence to do so//. **Consent can be revoked or adjusted at anytime by anyone involved**. 
  
-**I.** All Beal Haus guests must be informed on Beal Haus consent policy+**I.** All Beal Haus guests must be informed on Beal Haus consent policy.
  
 **II.** Anyone who violates Beal Haus consent policies will no longer be allowed in Beal Haus. **II.** Anyone who violates Beal Haus consent policies will no longer be allowed in Beal Haus.
  
-**III.** If a house member violates consent, the victim can take the claim to the membership officer to decide future action. +**III.** If a Haus member violates consent, the victim can take the claim to the membership officer to decide future action. 
  
-**IV.** Consent to share- ask for consent before releasing negative, emotionally charged, and/or triggering information+**IV.** Consent to share-ask for consent before releasing negative, emotionally charged, and/or triggering information
  
 **V.** Consent does NOT include coercion. **V.** Consent does NOT include coercion.
   * Take no as an answer the first time.   * Take no as an answer the first time.
   * Pushing someone to consent is not consent.   * Pushing someone to consent is not consent.
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 ====Article 3: Membership==== ====Article 3: Membership====
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 __**Beal Haus Membership**__ __**Beal Haus Membership**__
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 **I.** Membership is open to individuals of all races, religions, nationalities, genders, sexual orientations, and abilities.   **I.** Membership is open to individuals of all races, religions, nationalities, genders, sexual orientations, and abilities.  
  
-**II.** Room picks will be based on seniority. Overall the member with the most seniority will get the first room pick, and the second highest will get second, and so on and so forth. Seniority will be decided as follows:+**II.** Room picks will be based on seniority. Seniority is prioritized by current beal members, then current co-op members, then new members. Overall, the member with the most seniority will get the first room pick, the second highest will get second, and so on and so forth. Seniority will be decided as follows:
   * The person with the highest points has the highest seniority.   * The person with the highest points has the highest seniority.
   * For each fall or spring semester living in Beal, the active member will be assigned 5pt.   * For each fall or spring semester living in Beal, the active member will be assigned 5pt.
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   * For each fall or spring semester living in SHC outside of Beal, the active member will be assigned 2pt.   * For each fall or spring semester living in SHC outside of Beal, the active member will be assigned 2pt.
   * For each summer semester living in SHC outside of bower the active member will be assigned 1pt.   * For each summer semester living in SHC outside of bower the active member will be assigned 1pt.
-  * If point totals are equal for the two active members, then their signing dates will be used to determine whose seniority is higher. If that is the same, then the date the member submitted their SHC application will be used to determine seniority. If all else fails, an impartial manner such as drawing straws, flipping a coin, or rolling a die will determine who has higher seniority for those individuals+  * If point totals are equal for the two active members, then their signing dates will be used to determine whose seniority is higher. If that is the same, then the date the member submitted their SHC application will be used to determine seniority. If all else fails, an impartial manner such as drawing straws, flipping a coin, or rolling a die will determine who has higher seniority for those individuals. 
  
 __**Beal Haus Prior Relationship Clause**__ __**Beal Haus Prior Relationship Clause**__
-  * If the house believes tourees who have formed a relationship prior to applying that may cause them to be uncooperative upon moving in, the house may vote no on their tour card (to then be voted on by the Membership Committee)+  * If the house believes tourees have formed a relationship prior to applying that may cause them to be uncooperative upon moving in, the house may vote no on their tour card (to then be voted on by the Membership Committee). 
  
 __**Beal Haus Guest Policy**__ __**Beal Haus Guest Policy**__
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 **Beal Haus defines "guest" in this constitution as an overnight visitor.** **Beal Haus defines "guest" in this constitution as an overnight visitor.**
  
-Beal’s guest house policy is as follows:+ 
 +Beal’s guest policy is as follows:
  
 **I.** Guest must follow Beal house rules and is the responsibility of the hosting member.  **I.** Guest must follow Beal house rules and is the responsibility of the hosting member. 
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 **VI.** Notify all members of Beal Haus should you have more than one guest staying for multiple nights. **VI.** Notify all members of Beal Haus should you have more than one guest staying for multiple nights.
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 __**Beal Haus Visitor Policy**__ __**Beal Haus Visitor Policy**__
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 **Beal Haus defines "visitor" in this constitution as a non-overnight visitor.** **Beal Haus defines "visitor" in this constitution as a non-overnight visitor.**
  
-Beal's visitor house policy is as follows:+ 
 +Beal's visitor policy is as follows:
  
 **I.** Visitors must follow Beal Haus rules and are the responsibility of the hosting member. **I.** Visitors must follow Beal Haus rules and are the responsibility of the hosting member.
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 **IV.** Consent is required from roommates in doubles should hosting visitors be left unattended in your double room. **IV.** Consent is required from roommates in doubles should hosting visitors be left unattended in your double room.
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 ====Article 4: Jobs==== ====Article 4: Jobs====
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 Beal follows a ten-day chore schedule for common areas. Additionally, each member of Beal is required to have one officer position at all times. Officer roles are determined each semester, when members move in and out of the house, or as needed. Beal follows a ten-day chore schedule for common areas. Additionally, each member of Beal is required to have one officer position at all times. Officer roles are determined each semester, when members move in and out of the house, or as needed.
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 __**Officers**__ __**Officers**__
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 **XI.** **Meal Planner** – Decide meals for the house, coordinate with house shopper or shop with house card (coordinate with finance officer if you have to go over budget), and prepare the meal. Should organize clean up rotation for house members.   **XI.** **Meal Planner** – Decide meals for the house, coordinate with house shopper or shop with house card (coordinate with finance officer if you have to go over budget), and prepare the meal. Should organize clean up rotation for house members.  
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 ====Article 5: Meals==== ====Article 5: Meals====
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 __**Meal plan** __     __**Meal plan** __    
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   * Haus members must notify meal planner(s) of guest 2 days prior to Haus meal.   * Haus members must notify meal planner(s) of guest 2 days prior to Haus meal.
   * Haus members must notify meal planner(s) of guests dietary restrictions 2 days prior to Haus meal.   * Haus members must notify meal planner(s) of guests dietary restrictions 2 days prior to Haus meal.
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 ====Article 6: Expectations==== ====Article 6: Expectations====
  
-__**House meetings**__+ 
 +__**Haus meetings**__
  
 **I.** Meetings will be facilitated and the agenda will be posted by the meeting coordinator 3 days in advance. **I.** Meetings will be facilitated and the agenda will be posted by the meeting coordinator 3 days in advance.
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 **IV.** If a house member will miss a meeting, they should notify the Meeting Coordinator 2 days prior to the meeting.   **IV.** If a house member will miss a meeting, they should notify the Meeting Coordinator 2 days prior to the meeting.  
  
-**V.** In the next meeting, the house will vote on whether they will excuse or enforce the fine.+**V.** If there are problems with meeting fines, discuss with the Meeting Coordinator. 
  
-__**House rules**__+__**Haus rules**__
  
 **I.** At the beginning of each semester the house will discuss recycling and what that entails.   **I.** At the beginning of each semester the house will discuss recycling and what that entails.  
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 **XV.** Every person touring Beal is to respect and abide by the house tour and house approval/denial process  **XV.** Every person touring Beal is to respect and abide by the house tour and house approval/denial process 
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 **IV.** Every member has the right to challenge any fine at the first house meeting after the fine is issued. **IV.** Every member has the right to challenge any fine at the first house meeting after the fine is issued.
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 +**V.** Tagged dishes can only be in the sink for 48 hours. For every 24 hours it remains there,  the house member will be fined a stackable amount starting at $5 (48-72 hours), $10 (72-96 hours), $20 (96-120 hours), and so on.
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 __**Constitutional violations**__ __**Constitutional violations**__
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 **II.** After a second violation the person is sent to the grievance committee and with possible eviction.   **II.** After a second violation the person is sent to the grievance committee and with possible eviction.  
  
-**III.** If a third violation occurs an eviction pending vote will take place.  Half of the house will be needed to vote out the member. (excluding potential evictee.)+**III.** If a third violation occurs an eviction pending vote will take place.  Half of the house will be needed to vote out the member. (Excluding potential evictee.) 
  
 ====Article 7: Emergencies==== ====Article 7: Emergencies====
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 __**Emergency Protocol**__ __**Emergency Protocol**__
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 **V.** Emergency provision – Unilateral action can be taken by the finance officer, facilities officer and Board Representative if necessary. Any money spent will be voted on by the house as soon as quorum can be met and then re-voted on at the next house meeting. The amount of money spent cannot exceed $300.00. **V.** Emergency provision – Unilateral action can be taken by the finance officer, facilities officer and Board Representative if necessary. Any money spent will be voted on by the house as soon as quorum can be met and then re-voted on at the next house meeting. The amount of money spent cannot exceed $300.00.
  
-//**Last revised: 10/10/2022**//+//**Last revised: 1/15/2025**//
  
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