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house_documents:constitutions:harambee [2026/03/01 14:38] – [Article XI: House Events and Comradery] eo_harambeehouse_documents:constitutions:harambee [2026/03/01 15:05] (current) – [Article XIV: House Norms] eo_harambee
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     - **c.** All members that approve/attend the party will be responsible for the damages/fines as well as cleanup that result from the party.     - **c.** All members that approve/attend the party will be responsible for the damages/fines as well as cleanup that result from the party.
  
-====Article XIV: Fire Safety====+====Article XII: Fire Safety====
   - **1.** Equipment Maintenance:   - **1.** Equipment Maintenance:
-    - **a.** All fire alarms, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers will functional and fully charged. The house will conduct a smoke detector inspection once a term or as prescribed by law.+    - **a.** All fire alarms, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers must be functional and fully charged. The house will conduct a smoke detector inspection once a term or as prescribed by law.
     - **b.** Each occupant is obligated to notify the facilities officer of malfunctioning fire safety equipment located in their bedroom.     - **b.** Each occupant is obligated to notify the facilities officer of malfunctioning fire safety equipment located in their bedroom.
     - **c.** Always have a fire extinguisher present in designated areas.     - **c.** Always have a fire extinguisher present in designated areas.
   - **2.** Fire Drills and Emergency Procedures:   - **2.** Fire Drills and Emergency Procedures:
     - **a.** The house will stage a fire drill at least once a term or as required by law.     - **a.** The house will stage a fire drill at least once a term or as required by law.
-    - **b.** In the event of a fire alarm, the designated "sober representative" shall communicate with the fire department. This individual is also responsible for speaking to the police if they arrive. 
   - **3.** Inspections and Compliance:   - **3.** Inspections and Compliance:
-    - **a.** The house will prepare for fire and city inspections by attending inspection dates with city officials. Ensure the house meets all compliance requirements.+    - **a.** The house members will prepare for fire and city inspections by attending inspection dates with city officials. Ensure the house meets all compliance requirements.
     - **b.** All house members will be informed of emergency procedures and an emergency fire escape plan will be posted in a common area at all times for reference.     - **b.** All house members will be informed of emergency procedures and an emergency fire escape plan will be posted in a common area at all times for reference.
  
-====Article XV: Amendments====+====Article XIII: Amendments====
   - **1.** This constitution may be amended by the following procedure:   - **1.** This constitution may be amended by the following procedure:
     - **a.** A committee or house member writes the amendment.     - **a.** A committee or house member writes the amendment.
-    - **b.** The house approves the amendment by minimum 2.3 vote.+    - **b.** The house approves the amendment by minimum ⅔ vote.
     - **c.** The Education Officer adds it to the constitution at the SHC office.     - **c.** The Education Officer adds it to the constitution at the SHC office.
   - **2.** Vote Requirements/Restriction   - **2.** Vote Requirements/Restriction
-    - **a.** Acticle XII: Amendments can be amended with 80% vote of the active membership.+    - **a.** Article VII: Amendments can be amended with 80% vote of the active membership.
     - **b.** All other articles require ⅔ of those present at the Regular House meetings.     - **b.** All other articles require ⅔ of those present at the Regular House meetings.
  
  
-====Article XVI: House Norms====+====Article XIV: House Norms====
   - **1.** Communication:   - **1.** Communication:
     - **a.** Discussion between housemates whether it is face to face, discord, text, or direct messaging, should remain respectful. Passive aggressive and belittling comments are not allowed.      - **a.** Discussion between housemates whether it is face to face, discord, text, or direct messaging, should remain respectful. Passive aggressive and belittling comments are not allowed. 
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