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- **5.5.B** Bathroom cleaners should clean and sanitize the toilet, sink, shower and mirror, clean the fan as needed, empty the trash and restock toilet paper, paper towels, and soap. Floor mats and guff towels must be brought to the washing room and must be washed at least bi-weekly. | - **5.5.B** Bathroom cleaners should clean and sanitize the toilet, sink, shower and mirror, clean the fan as needed, empty the trash and restock toilet paper, paper towels, and soap. Floor mats and guff towels must be brought to the washing room and must be washed at least bi-weekly. | ||
- | ====Article | + | ====Article |
- | - **6.1** House jobs are assigned at the first meeting of each semester. House labor should be assigned as needed and may vary from semester to semester. The house may establish any other jobs or change the job description as it deems necessary. The general purpose of jobs is to maintain an adequate level of sanitation in shared spaces, create a pleasant living atmosphere for residents, and inspire cooperation amongst members of New Community. | + | |
- | - **6.1.1 Jobs Manager (1)** | + | |
- | - **a.** Conducts job appointment ritual by seniority every semester. | + | |
- | - **b.** Prepares and posts labor schedules. Checks schedules weekly to ensure labor completion. | + | |
- | - **c.** Assesses fines and reports them at house meetings. | + | |
- | - **6.1.2 House Shopper (1)** | + | |
- | - **a.** Purchases all house supplies as determined by the house, keeping to the weekly budget amounts as closely as possible. | + | |
- | - **b.** Establishes, | + | |
- | - **c.** Responsible for keeping necessary food and cleaning supplies in stock. | + | |
- | - **d.** Works with Maintenance Officers to purchase relevant supplies. | + | |
- | - **e.** Uses bottles and can deposits to offset costs from the budget. | + | |
- | - **6.1.3 Moderator (1)** | + | |
- | - **a.** Creates a template for house meeting notes and posts it to house social media prior to every meeting, so members may add agenda items. | + | |
- | - **b.** Takes detailed notes during house meetings and posts them after the meeting in the Facebook group. | + | |
- | - **c.** Reminds members multiple times through social media of the house meetings (minimum once per week), giving at least three days notice. | + | |
- | - **d.** Files constitution amendments to this constitution conditional to §12.1 | + | |
- | - **6.1.4 Trash Manager (2)** | + | |
- | - **a.** Empties the kitchen trash and compost bins when full or as needed. | + | |
- | - **6.1.5 Recycling Manager (1)** | + | |
- | - **a.** Organizes and maintains the kitchen recycling station. | + | |
- | - **b.** Posts recycling guidelines for members. | + | |
- | - **c.** Runs recycling to the MSU Recycling Center on a weekly basis or uses East Lansing Recycling curbside service. | + | |
- | - **d.** Takes returnables (bottles and cans) to the store and gives resulting vouchers to the House Shopper. | + | |
- | - **6.1.6 Groundskeepers (2)** | + | |
- | - **a.** Mows, rakes, waters and weeds the garden; shovels snow, when applicable. | + | |
- | - **b.** Keeps the yard clean in general. | + | |
- | - **6.1.7 General Cleaners** | + | |
- | - **6.1.7.1** General cleaners are assigned to clean various sections of the house at different times of the week. Cleaners should vacuum, sweep, empty trash, disinfect surfaces, organize clutter, and mop where appropriate. | + | |
- | - **a. Hallways** | + | |
- | - **b. Kitchen** | + | |
- | - **c. Airlock** | + | |
- | - **d. Living Room** | + | |
- | - **e. Bar/Mail Room** | + | |
- | - **f. Basement/ | + | |
- | - **i.** Washes house blankets, bath rugs, towels, etc. as needed | + | |
- | - **6.1.8. SHC House Labor** | + | |
- | - **1.** It is an obligation of the house to fulfill any SHC-imposed labor requirements. (e.g. Office Labor). | + | |
- | -**6.2** House jobs are assigned at the first meeting of each semester. House labor should be assigned as needed and may vary from semester to semester. The house may establish any other jobs or change job description as it deems necessary. The general purpose of jobs is to provide a clean, pleasant house. | + | |
- | - **6.2.1 Dish Days** | + | |
- | - **a.** All members will hold one dish day per week. | + | |
- | - **b.** On their dish day, members are responsible for washing, drying, and putting away house dishes for a minimum of 15 minutes. | + | |
- | - **c.** If needed, dish day duties may be completed one day in advance or one day late. | + | |
- | - **d.** After completion of their dish day, members must sign the dishes dry erase board on their assigned day. If they do their dishes early or late, they must still sign in their assigned day, along with the date completed. | + | |
- | - **6.2.2 Bathrooms** | + | |
- | - **a.** Each bathroom’s cleaning schedule will be determined amongst the members who use that bathroom most regularly. | + | |
- | - **b.** Bathroom cleaners should clean the toilet, sink, shower and mirror, empty the trash and restock toilet paper, paper towels, and soap. Floor mats and guff towels must be washed weekly. | + | |
- | ====Article VII - Parking==== | + | |
- | | + | |
- | - **7.1.1** If there are remaining unclaimed spots, they shall be considered guest spots. | + | |
- | - **7.2** Members must notify the house if a guest is using parking if parked longer than 8 hours. | + | |
- | ====Article VIII - Room Decisions==== | + | |
- | | + | |
- | - **8.2** The decision | + | |
- | - **a.** Any member may claim the room that member currently resides in for the following contract period at the time room picks occurs. This occurs regardless of seniority, and that room shall not be available to any other member during | + | |
- | - **b.** After members may choose to claim the room they currently reside in, seniority (see Article IV) determines the order of room picks. | + | |
- | - **c.** | + | |
- | ====Article IX - Party Policy==== | + | |
- | | + | - **6.3.A** Any failure to meet the terms of the payment agreement will be grounds for eviction. The Finance Officer |
- | -**9.2** All house parties | + | |
- | -**9.3** Party Participation: | + | |
- | - **a.** A house member voting yes may enjoy the full privileges enjoyed as a host of the party as well as shared responsibility of any damages, fines, legal action, or any other negative ramifications resulting from the party, and must comply with §9.3.d. | + | |
- | - **b.** A house member voting no or abstaining from the vote will be expected not to attend and will be exempt from any shared responsibility; | + | |
- | | + | |
- | - **d.** The house members who vote yes or choose to participate in the party must also participate in the set-up and clean-up of the party. Failure to participate is considered an additional fineable offense (see §3.2) and will be fined as such. | + | |
- | - **9.4** A party is subject to being stopped or canceled | + | |
- | - **9.5** A party may only be approved once a "sober representative" | + | |
- | ====Article | + | - **6.4** If any member fails to meet the terms of the payment plan and had signed a contract for an additional period, they will automatically lose room security (Article 7.7) and fall to the bottom of the seniority list of returning members, so only new members will be behind that member in seniority. |
- | -**10.1** Each member | + | - **6.4.A** If the failure to meet the payment plan occurs between Room Picks and the end of the contract period, the house may pass a majority vote to redo Room Picks based on the new seniority. |
- | -**10.2** A guest may not be left alone in the house without | + | |
- | -**10.3** A guest may stay in a resident’s room for up to two weeks. After two weeks, the guest must be voted on and pass with quorum (half of membership +1) or is required | + | - **6.5** The House is entitled to be fully reimbursed for any damage or negligence resulting from the conduct of any member, or member’s guest. The responsible member/host will be fined, if necessary, to cover the cost of the damage. The amount will be set at a House meeting and added to the account of the responsible party by the Finance Officer. |
- | - **10.4** A guest may stay in the common | + | - **6.5.A** Abuse house funds by any member, including the Finance Officer or House Shopper, may result in immediate claiming of a Member’s Security Deposit by the house, backed by SHC and New Community president, and is grounds for eviction. |
- | - **10.5** | + | - **6.5.B** In the event of abuse of house funds for an individual’s financial well-being, membership is compelled to evict the offender at a regular or emergency meeting, effective immediately. An offender should be given the opportunity to present their case to the membership at a House meeting before the membership votes to claim their funds or evict the member. |
- | - **10.6** A guest may stay and attend | + | |
+ | ====Article | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **7.1** Seniority | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **7.2** In case of a tie among the number of semesters, order will go first by date of contract signing, then by SHC move in date (i.e., early move in contract vs. standard post interim move in), and finally if a tie still remains order will be decided by drawing lots. | ||
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+ | - **7.3** The Membership Officer must establish a list of seniority before Room Picks are chosen. The order must be announced at the house meeting prior to Room Picks, or before, but not until the membership expected to arrive at that house meeting has solidified | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **7.4** Fall room picks shall be solidified no later than July 15 for the fall term, barring extreme circumstances. Room Picks may be redone if seniority changes, and a motion to redo is to be voted on at a house meeting. | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **7.5** New room picks should be set annually. If a spot is open, any member may elect to move into that room, based primarily on seniority, but they will not be granted room security of their new or old room. | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **7.6** Once a member | ||
+ | - **7.6.A** A member fails to adhere to a payment plan created as a result of a Rent Inquiry. | ||
+ | - **7.6.B** A member fails to sign a contract by New Community’s signing deadline. | ||
+ | - **7.6.C** A member was given their room based on a sublease/ | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **7.7** If two people lay claim to a double that they previously shared, the person with higher seniority remains in the double. | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **7.8** Parking assignments are to be voted on at the beginning of each term, based primarily on seniority, and secondly on frequency of car use. | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **7.9** Once parking is assigned, members must adhere to the assigned parking assignments, | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **7.10** Refrigerator and freezer space is chosen and reviewed by the member with the Education Officer at the beginning of each term and is decided based upon seniority. All members are entitled to at least half of a shelf in a fridge. All members are entitled to space on the house pantry equal to space provided to all others. Members should only use shelves assigned to them, unless otherwise negotiated with the impacted members or on designated | ||
+ | - **7.10.A** Members who are negligent in disposing of items that have perished, are impacting the sanitation or perishability of house or membership products or are otherwise deemed unsafe for use or expired are subject to immediate removal through agreement of members directly impacted, with notice provided to the recipient upon disposal. Repeated negligence is subject to fines. | ||
+ | - **7.10.B** Members who are leaving New Community and fail to clean out their food related products will have all its their contents donated to New Community’s house food and supplies, or otherwise subject to Article 7.9.A. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Article 8: Harassment Policy==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **8.1** Harassment is any kind of behavior towards a person which impairs the members full enjoyment of the benefits, climate, or opportunities of SHC. | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **8.2** Harassment | ||
+ | - **8.2.A** Malicious remarks or behavior towards another person. This is to include: | ||
+ | - **i.** Discriminatory behavior. For example, when harassment is in an active form. Such as pinching, caressing, touching, burning crosses, vandalism, etc. | ||
+ | - **ii.** Verbal or written insults. Including, but not limited to, discriminatory, | ||
+ | - **iii.** Explicit verbal threats. When an individual' | ||
+ | - **8.2.B** Physical intimidation, | ||
+ | - **8.2.C** Unreasonable invasion of a person' | ||
+ | - **8.2.D** Any act of vandalism towards a person. | ||
+ | - **8.2.E** Assault–including any kind of physical violence. | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **8.3** Any member or guest who feels that they are being harassed by another member of New Community has the option | ||
+ | - **8.3.A** The alleged victim may choose one or more of the following options: | ||
+ | - **i.** The alleged victim may bring the alleged harassment to the House Moderator and have a meeting, including the parties of the Moderator, the alleged harasser and the alleged victim. | ||
+ | - **ii.** The alleged victim may approach the alleged harasser and respectfully discuss the problem with that individual. | ||
+ | - **iii.** The two parties may choose a mediator, of which both approve, to facilitate a meeting between | ||
+ | - **8.3.B** The allegation | ||
+ | - **8.3.C** The alleged victim may report the incident to the SHC, where a grievance committee will be formed in order to help them proceed further. | ||
+ | - **8.3.D** The alleged harasser is to be given a period of time to adjust their behavior. The time is to be determined by the parties that attend the meetings that are discussed above. | ||
+ | - **8.3.E** If the alleged harasser adjusts their behavior in the allotted time, with the satisfaction of the alleged victim, then the case is closed but the documentation is to remain | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **8.4** If an alleged harasser does not adjust their behavior in the allotted time, according to the alleged victim, then the alleged victim may utilize one or more of the following three options: | ||
+ | - **8.4.A** The alleged victim may bring the alleged harassment to a meeting of the House Moderator, Board of Representatives Member, | ||
+ | - **8.4.B** The alleged victim may respectfully approach the alleged harasser and discuss the problem, | ||
+ | - **8.4.C** The alleged victim and the alleged harasser may agree on a mediator to facilitate a meeting between the alleged victim and the alleged harasser. | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **8.5** After the second mediation, the action of the alleged harasser is documented again with the Membership Officer. This documentation must remain confidential, | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **8.6** After the second allegation, an emergency meeting must be held within one week, with the option of inviting the SHC VP of Membership to facilitate. | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **8.7** Both the accuser and the alleged accused have the option to appeal to the SHC Membership Committee. | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **8.8** Sanctions against the alleged harasser will may take the form of fines or eviction, taking into consideration the outcome of the house meeting or the SHC Membership Committee meeting. | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **8.9** Informed consent | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **8.10** The House has a blocklist managed by the houses Conflict Resolution Team, defined as any combination, | ||
+ | - **8.10.A** The housemate that believes a person should be banned is to go to the conflict resolution officers and all will agree to a Blocklist Confidentiality Agreement if the requestor or Officers want to remain anonymous. If a housemate does not feel comfortable speaking directly to the house, SHC, or other conflict resolution officers, they can send a proxy in their place. | ||
+ | - **8.10.B** If the Conflict Resolution Team does not feel like the situation warrants an immediate blocklist approval, they may divert the person back to 8.10 | ||
+ | - **8.10.C** Once someone is banned through the Conflict Resolution Team, they will announce in “Announcements” section of the following meeting that “The Conflict Resolution Committee has decided that [person] is blocklisted from the Haus of New Community for [pre-determined reason between all parties involved]“. | ||
+ | - **8.10.D** Once banned, they, their photo, and a brief yet clear reason is added to the Blocklist Document. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | ====Article 9: Guest Policy==== | ||
+ | - **9.1** Per the SHC Code of Operations, no person | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **9.2** No person may reside | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Article 10: Pet Policy==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **10.1** We declare ourselves an animal friendly house. By choosing to live in this house, you agree to the possibility of living animals by house membership. The purpose of the Pet Policy | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **10.2** The term “pet” refers to all cats and other uncaged animals. Dogs are not allowed unless they are a registered service animal, except for visits. Any pet visiting | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **10.3** New Community shall not house more than one pet per every five members, however, with a three-fourths | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **10.4** All pets must be registered with a single pet owner. | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **10.5** | ||
+ | - **10.5.A** In the event that a pet moves in following the initial meeting, they shall receive a two-week trial period prior to being subject to approval at the next regular House meeting. | ||
+ | - **10.5.B** Re-approval is valid until the beginning of the next term. | ||
+ | - **10.5.C** If exceptional circumstances exist (e.g., the pet is damaging the house), the members may petition the Facilities Office to hold a re-approval vote before the next semester. | ||
+ | - **10.5.D** If the House does not re-approve the pet, the pet owner has one month from the date of the vote to remove the animal from the House. | ||
+ | - **10.5.E** If the pet poses a severe threat to the health or safety of House members, other house animals, or the physical condition of the House, the Membership Officer may require that the pet be removed before one month. | ||
+ | - **10.5.F** If the pet owner does not remove the pet by the deadline, the owner will be fined an initial $20 and an additional $5 per week that the pet remains in the house. | ||
+ | - **10.5.G** Refusal to remove an unapproved pet may be grounds for referral or expulsion. | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **10.6** All pet owners must submit a Pet Agreement signed by the House Membership Officer and the pet owner to the Vice President of Membership prior to the pet taking residence in the House. This Pet Agreement must specify that the pet owner is responsible, | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **10.7** Any member with a current outstanding balance of over $100 may not file a new Pet Agreement. | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **10.8** The pet owner must provide proof to the House Membership Officer that the pet has been treated for parasites, has current vaccines and shots, or any other relevant health issues. Failure to treat the pet or provide proof of treatment may result in removal of the animal. | ||
+ | - **10.8.A** The Membership Officer shall maintain a binder with all information provided in this clause for all pets residing within the home that can be accessed by any member upon request. | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **10.9** Any costs from damages attributed to the pet, or non-compliance with removal will be the responsibility of the pet owner and will be assessed to the owner by the Finance Officer. | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **10.10** If a pet breaks something and you know without reasonable doubt that it was that pet, it is the liability of the pet’s owner. Otherwise, if something is broken in your room, it is your own liability. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | ====Article 11: Party Policy==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **11.1** A house-sponsored party is defined by these conditions: the party has a theme, the party is advertised, the party takes place in a communal area of the house, the party has live or amplified music, and is budgeted appropriately. | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **11.2** All house parties must be voted on and approved at a regular house meeting by at least a 2/3 majority, as stated in the SHC Code of Operations. | ||
+ | - **11.2.A** A house member voting yes shall enjoy full privileges enjoyed as a host of the party as well as shared responsibility of any damages, fines, legal action, or any other negative ramifications resulting from the party. | ||
+ | - **11.2.B** A house member voting no for the party will be expected not to participate in the party unless otherwise | ||
+ | - **11.2.C** A house member abstaining from the vote will be exempt from any shared responsibility as described | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **11.3** The house members who participate in the party must also participate in the set-up, clean up, and security of the party. | ||
+ | - **11.3.A** The Chore Checker or party lead(s) shall create a sign-up sheet in order to designate members for party set up and clean up. Members | ||
+ | - **11.3.B** The Chore Checker or party lead(s) will also create a door duty list, keeping in mind logistics and ensuring | ||
+ | - **11.3.C** Any participating member who does not complete their specific duty shall receive | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **11.4** A party is subject to being stopped or canceled at any moment due to medical, legal, or any other situations where the welfare, safety of the house or its members is at risk. A party is not subject to being stopped or canceled due to personal reasons that lie outside of the reasons listed in this section. | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **11.5** A party shall be recognized as an official house gathering that is voted on by the house members and is as defined in the SHC Party Policy in the SHC Code of Operations. This status requires that house members recognize and follow the specific traits and responsibilities described in this section of the house constitution as well as those of the SHC Party Policy in the SHC Code of Operations. | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **11.6** Due to legal and safety reasons, the distribution of alcohol will be “BYOB” (“Bring Your Own Booze). | ||
+ | - **11.6.A** If house members decide to make alcohol available (as in a keg, jungle juice, or other community sources of alcohol), the Chore Checker or party lead(s) must designate a person or people to act as a “kegmaster”. The responsibility of this job will be to ensure that any person consuming the house alcohol is a member or special | ||
+ | - **11.6.B** The house may never use budgeted house funds to buy alcohol, unless for the express purpose of cooking, in which no more than 750ml (equal to one bottle of wine/ | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **11.7** Advertisement of alcohol or controlled substances is strictly prohibited. Advertisements for parties posted in any public area are strictly prohibited. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Article 12: Miscellaneous==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **12.1** Smoking of any kind is not allowed in New Community House. | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **12.2 Internet usage** | ||
+ | - **12.2.A** No member shall illegally download content using house internet. | ||
+ | - **12.2.B** Members shall be considerate | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **12.3 House Social Media** | ||
+ | - **12.3.A** The house will maintain a House Discord group for the purpose of easy and instant communication with all members. | ||
+ | - **12.3.B** Administrators for the house social media will include the Membership Officer, Education Officer, House Moderator and House Board Representative. | ||
+ | - **12.3.C** Only house members should be allowed into the Discord group. | ||
+ | - **12.3.D** The house will maintain a House Shared Drive, with all documents except those otherwise outlined in this constitution, | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **12.4 Quiet Hours & Music** | ||
+ | - **12.4.A** The house will vote on quiet hours at the beginning of each term. | ||
+ | - **12.4.B** In the week before and during Michigan State University’s Finals week, more restrictive quiet hours may be enacted. | ||
+ | - **12.4.C** A member who is in violation of quiet hours should be verbally warned by any member affected by the disturbance. After a warning, the affected member(s) may propose a fine for the violating member to the conflict resolution team, not to exceed $10 for the first offense in a period of two weeks. | ||
+ | - **12.4.D** Amplified music or other programming should never be played during quiet hours and should be kept at a reasonable volume at all other times. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | - **12.5 Paint Policy** | ||
+ | - **12.5.A** Any painting done in common areas must get approval from the house (majority vote at a meeting) regarding location, size, budget, and the general purpose and concept of the mural. The painter should show reasonable progress after getting house approval, and the project should be finished by a date negotiated during the initial proposal | ||
+ | - **i** If the mural is not finished by the date negotiated or the painter does not edit or paint over the mural if requested by the membership in a timely manner, sanctions or fines shall be discussed at the next regular house meeting. | ||
+ | - **12.5.B** | ||
+ | - **i.** If a house decides that a room painted by its current resident should be repainted, that member shall be responsible for the labor and cost of repainting the room before that member moves out. | ||
+ | - **ii.** If the room in question is not repainted by that member within two weeks of the end of that resident’s contract, that member will be considered non-compliant and $50 will be deducted from their member shares, to be given to the house for labor and materials. | ||
+ | - **iii.** If a House decides that a room be repainted and the current resident does not comply, the Facilities Officer will be responsible for ensuring the repainting of the room before the new resident moves. This includes, but is not limited: to repainting the room on their own; the temporary use/hiring of SHC salaried staff and preferred SHC subcontractors; | ||
+ | - **vi.** The color of paint used to repaint a resident’s room will be neutral in nature and at the discretion of the House. | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **12.6 Energy Conservation** | ||
+ | - **12.6.A** All house members | ||
+ | - **12.6.B** Members shall make reasonable efforts to not to leave showers, faucets, or hoses running for than a 20-minute period for the purpose of water conservation, | ||
+ | - **12.6.C** Members should make reasonable efforts to only wash full loads of laundry, | ||
+ | - **12.6.D** Setting | ||
+ | - **12.6.E** Members may vote to charge for personal appliances such as mini-fridges, | ||
+ | - **12.6.F** During long periods when a member is not residing in the house, defined as greater than ten consecutive days, members must unplug all cords from outlets. | ||
+ | |||
+ | - **12.7 Weapon Policy:** Members shall not bring any of the following items into the house without unanimous agreement from the membership: firearms, ammunition, explosives, or any inherently dangerous property | ||
+ | - **12.7.A** An exception made to pepper spray intended solely for the purposes of a member’s self-defense. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Article 13: Amendments==== | ||
+ | |||
+ | -**13.1** This Constitution may be amended by a three-fourths (rounded up to the nearest whole number) vote during a regular house meeting which has a quorum present. (Quorum is defined as 50% of current membership residing in the house plus one). | ||
+ | -**13.2** Any amendments which are ratified are edited into the House Constitution by the Board Representative. An updated version of the House Constitution must be given to the SHC Vice President of Education by either the Board Representative within by the end of the term in which an amendment is ratified. | ||
- | ====Article XI - Pet Policy==== | ||
- | -**11.1** All uncaged pets residing in the house must be discussed and voted in by simple majority at a house meeting before it is brought into and allowed to reside in the house. | ||
- | -**11.2** Any and all pet allergies must be considered when bringing new pets into the house. | ||
- | -**11.3** Pet owners are responsible for any and all impact their animal has on the house’s day to day operations and environment. This includes, but is not limited to, sights, smells, animal droppings, use of house resources, space needed to house the pet, and any damages incurred. | ||
- | -**11.4** A limit of two uncaged animals residing in the house will not be exceeded as per SHC policy (not more than 1 per 7 members). | ||
- | ====Article XII - Amendments to the Constitution==== | ||
- | -**12.1** This constitution may be amended at a regularly scheduled house meeting by a majority of members present; amendments shall be filed with the SHC by the appointed house moderator (see §6.1.3) and a new copy of the constitution should be compiled for the house to record past changes. |
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