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--- house_documents:constitutions:house_of_apollo [2021/09/27 13:11] – [6. Administrative Positions] eo_apollo
+++ house_documents:constitutions:house_of_apollo [2021/09/27 13:33] – [House of Apollo Constitution] eo_apollo
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 **Preamble:**
-//The// House of Apollo Constitution //exists with the intention to broadly define policies which affect the administration, membership and finances of the House, as well as the rights and values of its Members. The policies within this document are intentionally more difficult to amend than those found other documents, as the Members of House of Apollo have decided that these policies should only be amended with great consideration and care.//
+//The// House of Apollo Constitution //exists with the intention to broadly define policies which affect the administration, membership and finances of the House, as well as the rights and values of its Members.//
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     - **i.** A majority vote of members present at a quorum House Meeting who are in favor of a proposal.
     - **ii.** A majority vote of members comprising Total Membership who are in favor of a proposal.
+  - **j.** ‘Quorum’ will be defined as an absolute majority of the Total Membership of the House of Apollo.
 ==== 2. Membership ====
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   - **a.** Amendments to the House of Apollo Constitution will be made only after the following conditions are met in the order written as follows:
-    - **i.** The proposed amendment will be presented as will be written during a quorum House meeting.
+    - **i.** The proposed amendment will be provided to all House Members for review, at minimum, two days prior to the meeting at which it will be discussed. The proposed amendment will be presented to House Members as it will be written in the House Constitution.
-    - **ii.** The proposed amendment will be posted for a minimum of two weeks prior to voting.
+    - **ii.** The proposed amendment will be approved with House Approval during a quorum House meeting.
-    - **iii.** The proposed amendment will be approved by a present ⅔ of Total Membership during a House meeting.
+    - **iii.** If approved, the proposed amendment will be adopted under a temporary status, to be enforced as part of the Standing Rules, for a period of one week at minimum.
-      - **1.** In the event that ⅔ approval is not met by Members present during a House meeting, the remaining members comprising Total Membership will be allowed two weeks to submit their written opinions to be addended to the House meeting Minutes. If ⅔ approval is met by including the addended opinions, the amendment will be approved.
+    - **iv.** The proposed amendment will be reapproved with House Approval at the next quorum house meeting.
+      - **1.** If approved, the amendment will be added to the House of Apollo Constitution, going into immediate and permanent effect.
+      - **2.** If not approved, the temporary status of the amendment will be revoked, and it will cease to be enforced as part of the Standing Rules.
   - **b.** Each amended revision of the House of Apollo Constitution will be archived and available for viewing by all Members of House of Apollo at all times.
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-    - **xvi. Fridge Wizard (1.5 pts)**
+    - **xvi. Fridge Wizard (2 pts)**
         - **1.** Must remove contents of each fridge and freezer and wipe all surfaces wipe all surfaces with all-purpose cleaner.
         - **2.** Must clean the handles of each fridge and freezer with all-purpose cleaner.