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| Members who pay their dues will be considered members for life, but only current residents under contract will be considered housemates and allowed to vote. | Members who pay their dues will be considered members for life, but only current residents under contract will be considered housemates and allowed to vote. | ||
| - | The purpose of the association shall be to provide room and board to its members at low cost. The reason for such an association is to provide an hospitable and educational living experience where members are encouraged to grow through | + | The purpose of the association shall be to provide room and board to its members at low cost. The reason for such an association is to provide an hospitable and educational living experience where members are encouraged to grow through |
| - | Contained in this document is the set of standards and procedures outlining ways of delegating responsibility and authority in a democratic and cooperative manner, in keeping with the purpose of the House and the policies of the MSU-Student | + | Contained in this document is the set of standards and procedures outlining ways of delegating responsibility and authority in a democratic and cooperative manner, in keeping with the purpose of the House and the policies of the Spartan |
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| + | This is a living document, and is therefore subject to change. | ||
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| ====Article 1: Membership==== | ====Article 1: Membership==== | ||
| - | - **1.1** Prospective members shall become members upon applying | + | - **1.1** Prospective members shall become members upon: |
| + | - **a)** Applying | ||
| + | - **b)** Touring | ||
| + | - **c)** Attending a House event | ||
| + | - **d)** Attending a regular House Meeting for a minimum of 1 hour | ||
| + | - **e)** Being approved by a unanimous vote at a house meeting with a quorum present, or online by a unanimous vote of a majority of current house members. | ||
| + | - **f)** Making | ||
| + | - **g)** Signing | ||
| + | - **h)** Establishment | ||
| + | - in that order. Prospective members must also show a willingness to live in an intentional community and agree with our established house norms. Members must also be members of the Spartan | ||
| - | - **1.2** Any person who agrees to fulfill the conditions of the House membership agreement shall be eligible for membership. No person shall be denied membership on the grounds of race, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, | + | - **1.2** Any person who agrees to fulfill the conditions of the House membership agreement shall be eligible for membership. No person shall be denied membership on the grounds of race, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, |
| - | - **1.3** Members are required to sign membership agreements that coincide with the Student | + | - **1.3** Members are required to sign membership agreements that coincide with the Spartan |
| - **1.4** Members who pay their house dues will be considered ‘members for life’, but only current residents under membership agreement will be considered ‘current members’ and allowed to vote on all matters. | - **1.4** Members who pay their house dues will be considered ‘members for life’, but only current residents under membership agreement will be considered ‘current members’ and allowed to vote on all matters. | ||
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| + | - **1.5** Unless a prior agreement has been made with the house, once a member fully moves out of Orion any property left behind by them is considered abandoned and becomes the property of the house. Former residents shall have no expectation of retrieving their abandoned belongings in the months, weeks, or years after their departure. | ||
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| + | - **1.6** To avoid any potential future interpersonal conflicts, we reserve the right to deny any unmarried touring couples who wish to move in together. Exceptions can be made if they are well-known and in good standing with the house membership. | ||
| ====Article 2: Member Responsibilities and Duties==== | ====Article 2: Member Responsibilities and Duties==== | ||
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| - **a)** Each roommate has the right to privacy and equal use of the room. | - **a)** Each roommate has the right to privacy and equal use of the room. | ||
| - **b)** Each roommate must try to respect the other’s desires regarding lights, noise, and use in general. | - **b)** Each roommate must try to respect the other’s desires regarding lights, noise, and use in general. | ||
| - | - **c)** A roommate must obtain explicit permission from their roommate to have an overnight guest in the room each time s/he has a guest. | + | - **c)** A roommate must obtain explicit permission from their roommate to have an overnight guest in the room each time they a guest. |
| + | - **2.1.I** Abide by the norms voted on at the beginning of each semester | ||
| + | - **a)** Repeated violations of the house norms are grounds for a house-assessed fine, or further disciplinary actions should the need arise. | ||
| - | - **2.2** Attendance at meetings is mandatory. Members may be excused from House meetings by submitting written or verbal notice to the House Board Representative 24 hours prior to any House meeting. Excuses should explained in as much detail as necessary. Authority is given to the House President/ | + | - **2.2** Attendance at meetings is mandatory. Members may be excused from House meetings by submitting written or verbal notice to the House Board Representative 24 hours prior to any House meeting. Excuses should |
| - **2.3** Any unexcused absence from a regular house meeting will result in a fine, with consecutive unexcused absences resulting in compounding fines: the first absence is a freebie, second absence $10, third absence $20. If a member misses three consecutive meetings, the membership may vote to evict the member in question. Five absences (consecutive or not) in a semester will also result in the membership being empowered to evict the member. | - **2.3** Any unexcused absence from a regular house meeting will result in a fine, with consecutive unexcused absences resulting in compounding fines: the first absence is a freebie, second absence $10, third absence $20. If a member misses three consecutive meetings, the membership may vote to evict the member in question. Five absences (consecutive or not) in a semester will also result in the membership being empowered to evict the member. | ||
| - | - **2.4** Members are required to perform a minimum of 4 weekly chore credit points of work duty assigned by the Chore Checker on a weekly basis. A dish duty calendar will also be posted by the Chore Checker. Each member must also complete 1 hour of general house improvement during each of Orion House’s Work Weeks (See Article 4.8.J). Chores and general improvement are required as part of the member’s membership agreement in keeping with the cooperative principle of keeping costs down by substituting labor for capital. | + | - **2.4** Members are required to perform a minimum of 4 weekly chore credit points of work duty assigned by the Chore Checker on a weekly basis. A dish duty calendar will also be posted by the Chore Checker. Each member must also complete 1 hour of general house improvement during each of Orion House’s Work Days (See Article 4.8.J). Chores and general improvement are required as part of the member’s membership agreement in keeping with the cooperative principle of keeping costs down by substituting labor for capital. |
| - | - **2.5** If a house member wishes to prematurely break their membership agreement, it is the member’s responsibility to find a replacement. This responsibility will end on the date the replacing member contractually begins their lease. Any potential new member must meet all Orion House membership conditions. In the case of a double room vacancy the potential new member must be approved by the remaining roommate. Any objections must be written out and submitted to the Membership Officer. Any member may also “buy out” of their membership agreement by paying 3 months worth of rent in advance. The member is then no longer obligated to find a replacement for their membership agreement, and the responsibility falls to the house and membership officer. | + | - **2.5** If a house member wishes to prematurely break their membership agreement, it is the member’s responsibility to find a replacement. This responsibility will end on the date the replacing member contractually begins their contract. Any potential new member must meet all Orion House membership conditions. In the case of a double room vacancy the potential new member must be approved by the remaining roommate. Any objections must be written out and submitted to the Membership Officer. Any member may also “buy out” of their membership agreement by paying 3 months worth of dues in advance. The member is then no longer obligated to find a replacement for their membership agreement, and the responsibility falls to the house and Membership Officer. |
| ====Article 3: House Meetings==== | ====Article 3: House Meetings==== | ||
| - | - **3.1** Attendance at all meetings is mandatory for all current members. (See Article 2.2 for exceptions). | + | - **3.1** Attendance at all meetings is mandatory for all current members. (See Article 2.2 for exceptions). |
| - | - **3.2** The House is governed under this constitution. The House is empowered to make day to day decisions and policies as long as they do not conflict with this constitution, | + | - **3.2** The House is governed under this constitution. The House is empowered to make day to day decisions and policies as long as they do not conflict with this constitution, |
| - **3.3** At the first House Meeting of each term the House shall offer input on a schedule of the term’s house meetings. A schedule will be posted by the House Board Representative within a week of that first meeting for the whole term. The House Board Representative must post the meeting agendas at least 3 days before each meeting. | - **3.3** At the first House Meeting of each term the House shall offer input on a schedule of the term’s house meetings. A schedule will be posted by the House Board Representative within a week of that first meeting for the whole term. The House Board Representative must post the meeting agendas at least 3 days before each meeting. | ||
| - | - **3.4** Quorum is defined as 50% plus one of current members of the House, unless otherwise stated. Quorum may be adjusted during summer semester if necessary. Motions passed at regular House meetings with quorum shall be binding on all members, guests, and visitors to Orion House. Quorum will not be required for emergency meetings due to lack of quorum at regular | + | - **3.4** Quorum is defined as a simple majority |
| - | - **3.5** Emergency meetings are defined as regular house meetings (i.e. are mandatory) that are not on the beginning term schedule. Any member along with the House President may call an Emergency Meeting. In the event that the inability to raise quorum has impaired the House’s ability to address issues, the House Board Representative may call a special House meeting by posting the time that is amenable to most members. If quorum is not reached through these efforts, then a 2/3 majority vote of those voting members present will be sufficient to pass motions. Motions passed at an Emergency House Meeting may be overturned by a simple majority at subsequent Regular house meetings where quorum is reached, in order to avoid abuse of special meeting voting rules. | + | - **3.5** Emergency meetings are defined as regular house meetings (i.e. are mandatory) that are not on the beginning term schedule. Any member along with the House President may call an Emergency Meeting. |
| + | - **3.5.A** Take an active part in the operation of Orion House;In the event that the inability to raise quorum has impaired the House’s ability to address issues, the House Board Representative may call a special House meeting by posting the time that is amenable to most members. If quorum is not reached through these efforts, then a 2/3 majority vote of those voting members present will be sufficient to pass motions. Motions passed at an Emergency House Meeting may be overturned by a simple majority at subsequent Regular house meetings where quorum is reached, in order to avoid abuse of special meeting voting rules. | ||
| - | - **3.6** The first Regular | + | - **3.6** The first regular |
| - **3.7** If the previous House President is no longer residing in the house at the first meeting of the new contract year, then any member with meeting facilitation experience may facilitate the first meeting of the semester. | - **3.7** If the previous House President is no longer residing in the house at the first meeting of the new contract year, then any member with meeting facilitation experience may facilitate the first meeting of the semester. | ||
| - **3.8** The following items will be on every House agenda: | - **3.8** The following items will be on every House agenda: | ||
| - | - - Attendance | + | |
| - | - | + | - Fine Appeals |
| - | | + | - Old Business |
| - | | + | - New Business/ |
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| - | | + | - Finance Officer |
| - | | + | - Education Officer |
| - | | + | - Facilities Officer |
| - | | + | - Membership Officer |
| - | - - Fine Appeals | + | - Board of Directors Representative |
| - | - - Old Business | + | - Chore Checker |
| - | - - New Business/ | + | - Announcements |
| - | - - Announcements | + | |
| - | - **3.9** House meetings must not last longer than 3 hours, unless the meeting is extended by a 2/3 vote of members present. The Agenda should include a 10-minute break for lengthy meetings. | + | - **3.9** House meetings must not last longer than 2½ hours, unless the meeting is extended by a 2/3 vote of members present. |
| - | - **3.10** The House Board Representative (or their stand-in) should encourage relevant discussion, facilitate organized problem solving, and demand that disputes be settled with civility. In the event that a discussion becomes so heated that the President is struggling to maintain order, | + | - **3.10** The House Board Representative (or their stand-in) should encourage relevant discussion, facilitate organized problem solving, and demand that disputes be settled with civility. In the event that a discussion becomes so heated that the President is struggling to maintain order, |
| - **3.11** The facilitator will not vote, except to break a tie. The facilitator still counts toward reaching quorum. | - **3.11** The facilitator will not vote, except to break a tie. The facilitator still counts toward reaching quorum. | ||
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| + | - **3.12** For the sake of time, discussion during the Constitution/ | ||
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| + | - **3.13 House Norms** | ||
| + | - The house must hold meetings each semester to establish or redefine house norms, which shall be defined as a regular house meeting. House norms are defined in the “Orion House Norms” document in the House Google Drive. Membership may impose a penalty based on the severity and importance deemed by the Membership. Violation of the most current established house norms may result in a fine, and/or eviction. | ||
| ====Article 4: House Officers==== | ====Article 4: House Officers==== | ||
| - **4.1** Orion House must always maintain current house members in the following House Officer positions as outlined by the SHC Code of Operations: | - **4.1** Orion House must always maintain current house members in the following House Officer positions as outlined by the SHC Code of Operations: | ||
| - | - - Board of Directors Representative | + | |
| - | | + | - Finance Officer |
| - | | + | - Education Officer |
| - | | + | - Facilities Officer |
| - | | + | - Membership Officer |
| - | - **4.2** Officers must be elected for each term at the first or second house meeting of the semester. Officer descriptions are available within this Article, and this constitution as a whole must be made available to all members from the day of move-in.!!! Orion House Officers will be elected by a majority vote. Officers must serve until they are replaced or no longer reside in the house, to ensure harmonious operation of the House. This extends responsibilities to cover all periods between house meeting | + | - **4.2** Officers must be elected for each term at the first or second house meeting of the semester. Officer descriptions are available within this Article, and this constitution as a whole must be made available to all members from the day of move-in. Orion House Officers will be elected by a majority vote. Officers must serve until they are replaced or no longer reside in the house, to ensure harmonious operation of the House. This extends responsibilities to cover all periods between house meetings |
| - **4.3** Any officer may be recalled by a majority vote if the issue is announced on a meeting agenda. At the meeting, members must express their grievances regarding the performance of the officer in question. The officer in question may not facilitate the meeting. All recall votes shall be anonymous. | - **4.3** Any officer may be recalled by a majority vote if the issue is announced on a meeting agenda. At the meeting, members must express their grievances regarding the performance of the officer in question. The officer in question may not facilitate the meeting. All recall votes shall be anonymous. | ||
| - **4.4** All House Officers will prepare a report for each house meeting. The report should include happenings at any meetings they have attended, the current situation of any house activities they oversee (i.e. Membership Officer should report on vacancies, Facilities Officer should report on projects, etc). | - **4.4** All House Officers will prepare a report for each house meeting. The report should include happenings at any meetings they have attended, the current situation of any house activities they oversee (i.e. Membership Officer should report on vacancies, Facilities Officer should report on projects, etc). | ||
| + | - **4.4.A** All House Officers must meet bi-weekly. Each must report progress on any committee level work they’ve been tasked with, as well as any updates on house level projects/ | ||
| - | - **4.5** The Board of Directors Representative must: | + | - **4.5** The Board of Directors Representative/House President |
| - | - **4.5.A** Vote for Orion House at all SHC BoD meetings. House members are encouraged to attend board meetings at their discretion. | + | - **4.5.A** Vote for Orion House at all SHC BoD meetings. |
| - | - **4.5.B** Electronically post the agenda for each house meeting at least 3 days prior to the meeting. Members are expected to contribute to the agenda with any topics they wish to discuss. | + | - **4.5.B** Electronically post the agenda for each house meeting at least 3 days prior to the meeting. |
| - | - **4.5.C** Sit on one of the SHC standing committees and work with the Finance Officer pay any fines assessed to the House for non-attendance of any SHC meetings. | + | - **4.5.C** Sit on one of the SHC standing committees and work with the Finance Officer |
| - | - **4.5.D** Be considered a Director of SHC and is charged to act in the best interests of the House and SHC. | + | - **4.5.D** Be familiar with the SHC Bylaws, Board Policy Manual, and Code of Operations. They will be a reference for issues members have with SHC and their policy and practices. |
| - | - **4.5.E** Put every effort into getting the membership’s input on all SHC issues. | + | - **4.5.E** Be the default house member to speak with the authorities during an emergency. If the Board Representative is under the age of 21, they must assign a replacement ahead of time to speak with the authorities in a house party situation. |
| - | - **4.5.F** Sign any corporate documents. | + | - **4.5.F** Be a veteran member of the house, if at all possible. |
| - | - **4.5.G** Be familiar with the SHC Code of Operations | + | - **4.5.G** Facilitate the first house meeting of the contract period. Any member may volunteer to facilitate a house meeting, by announcing they’d like to at the previous meeting. The Board Representative serves as the default facilitator. |
| - | - **4.5.H** Be familiar with any policies monitored at the last board meeting. | + | - **4.5.H** Understand the definition of harassment and must work with the Membership Officer in fulfilling the obligations of the procedure if the need arises. |
| - | - **4.5.I** Be the default house member to speak with the authorities during an emergency. If the Board Representative is under the age of 21, they must assign a replacement ahead of time to speak with the authorities in a house party situation. | + | - **4.5.I** Maintain the House Google Drive, keeping it organized and up to date. |
| - | - **4.5.J** Be a veteran member of the house, if at all possible. | + | - **4.5.J** Keep track of meeting absences, and report those to the Finance Officer when fines are needed to be given. |
| - | - **4.5.K** Facilitate the first house meeting of the contract period. Any member may volunteer to facilitate a house meeting, by announcing they’d like to at the previous meeting. The Board Representative serves as the default facilitator. | + | - **4.5.K** House Board Rep has to inform housemates that the Stalk Doc exists and they should add their information to it in the event of an emergency. |
| - | - **4.5.L** Understand the definition of harassment and must work with the Membership Officer in fulfilling the obligations of the procedure if the need arises. | + | - **4.5.L** Be an administrator for the House Discord |
| - | - **4.5.M** Maintain the House Google Drive, keeping it organized and up to date. | + | - **4.5.M** Assign parking, refrigerator, cubby, |
| - | - **4.5.N** Keep track of meeting absences, and report those to the Finance Officer when fines are needed to be given. | + | - **4.5.N** Receive 3 chore credit points per week. |
| - | - **4.5.O** House Board Rep has to inform housemates that the Stalk Doc exists and they should add their information to it in the event of an emergency. | + | - **4.5.O** Work as a conflict |
| - | - **4.5.P** Be an administrator for the House Facebook | + | |
| - | - **4.5.Q** Assign parking, refrigerator and freezer space at the beginning of each semester, keeping in mind seniority, frequency of car use, and amount of grocery space needed. | + | |
| - | - **4.5.R** Receive 3 chore credit points per week. | + | |
| - | - **4.5.S** Conflict | + | |
| - **4.6** The Finance Officer must: | - **4.6** The Finance Officer must: | ||
| - | - - Serve on the SHC Finance Committee and attend each meeting or send a substitute. | + | |
| - | | + | - **4.6.B** |
| - | | + | - **4.6.C** |
| - | | + | - **4.6.D** |
| - | | + | - **4.6.E** |
| - | | + | - **4.6.F** |
| - | | + | - **4.6.G** |
| - | | + | - **4.6.H** |
| - | - - Serve as financial spokesperson for the House when dealing with banks, utility companies, suppliers, or the SHC office. | + | - **4.6.I** The Finance Officer shall be responsible for any fines imposed upon the House due to negligence in attending committee meetings. |
| - | - - Problems with the House books or House members’ accounts must be brought up at finance committee meetings, along with a ledger of all member accounts. | + | - **4.6.J** |
| - | - | + | - **4.6.K** |
| - | | + | - **4.6.L** |
| - | | + | - **4.6.M** Be credited 3 chore credit points each week. |
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| - | - - Bring up the maintenance budget at the house meeting. | + | |
| - | - - If at all possible, take time to train the next Finance Officer. | + | |
| - | - - Be a veteran member of the house, if at all possible. | + | |
| - | - - Finance Officer should have some background in accounting, mathematics, | + | |
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| - **4.7** The Education Officer must: | - **4.7** The Education Officer must: | ||
| - | - - Reports to the house should include things the committee has been working on as a group and the officer’s role in these projects. | + | |
| - | | + | - **4.7.B** |
| - | | + | - **4.7.C** |
| - | | + | - **4.7.D** |
| - | - - Help the House Board Representative and Membership Officer to resolve any disputes among the membership. | + | - **4.7.E** Work as a Conflict Manager and help the House Board Representative and Membership Officer to resolve any disputes among the membership. |
| - | | + | - **4.7.F** |
| - | | + | - **4.7.G** |
| - | - - Provide | + | - **4.7.H** Update |
| - | - - Officers should | + | - **4.7.I** Should |
| - | | + | - **4.7.J** |
| - | | + | - **4.7.K** |
| - | - | + | - **4.7.L** Take minutes at every regular House meeting. |
| - | - - Conflict manager | + | |
| - **4.8** The Facilities Officer must: | - **4.8** The Facilities Officer must: | ||
| - | - - Be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the physical House. | + | |
| - | | + | - **4.8.B** |
| - | - - Officers should be able to report | + | - **4.8.C** Report |
| - | | + | - **4.8.D** |
| - | | + | - **4.8.E** |
| - | | + | - **4.8.F** |
| - | - - Keep track of all House work and repairs and record these in the House maintenance log and report any irregularities to the SHC Executive Vice-President. | + | - **4.8.G** Notify, as a primary responsibility, |
| - | - | + | - **4.8.H** |
| - | | + | - **4.8.I** |
| - | | + | - **4.8.J** Be a point of reference for minor preventative maintenance. |
| - | - - Train the House members to do minor preventative maintenance, which the building and appliances need regularly. | + | - **4.8.K** Prepare for the Fire and City inspections. This entails attending the inspection dates with city officials and taking the initiative to bring the house into compliance. |
| - | - - Coordinate with the Chore Checker at least one (and no more than two) work weeks each semester. A list of activities for the work week(end) must be presented at a House meeting prior to the work week(end). Anyone that does not participate will be fined. | + | - **4.8.L** Set the house thermostat to no higher than 70 degrees in the winter (68 is recommended). |
| - | - | + | - **4.8.M** |
| - | - - Consult the House on a house improvement project that will be covered by the yearly Maintenance Grant. It is a very important duty of the Maintenance Officer to ensure that at least one grant per year is given to Orion. | + | - **4.8.N** |
| - | - | + | - **4.8.O** Should be aware of and able to inform their house on major SHC capital |
| - | | + | - **4.8.P** |
| - | | + | - **4.8.Q** |
| - | - - Keep a log of the House furniture and its condition. Assessment of furniture in members’ rooms will be updated each time someone moves out, and an assessment of common area furniture will be done at the end of each contract period. Major damage to a piece of Orion furniture shall be charged to the member’s account, if they are at fault. | + | - **4.8.R** |
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| - **4.9** The Membership Officer must: | - **4.9** The Membership Officer must: | ||
| - | - - As a primary responsibility, | + | |
| - | | + | - **4.9.B** Ensure |
| - | | + | - **4.9.C** Should |
| - | - - Should be able to report | + | - **4.9.D** |
| - | | + | - **4.9.E** Report |
| - | | + | - **4.9.F** |
| - | | + | - **4.9.G** |
| - | | + | - **4.9.H** |
| - | | + | - **4.9.I** Work as a Conflict |
| - | | + | - **4.9.J** Lead discussions on House culture/ |
| - | - | + | - **4.9.K** |
| + | - **4.9.L** Maintain a binder of House pet information (defined in Section 10.8). | ||
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| + | - **4.9.N** Be an administrator for the House Discord Group. | ||
| + | - **4.9.O** | ||
| ====Article 5: Other House Positions==== | ====Article 5: Other House Positions==== | ||
| - | - **5.1** As stated in Article 2.4, members are required to perform 4 weekly chore credit points assigned by the Chore Checker on a weekly basis. All House Officers, as detailed in Article 4, receive 3 weekly chore credit points for their contributions to the house as an officer. | + | - **5.1** As stated in Article 2.4, members are required to perform 4 weekly chore credit points assigned by the Chore Checker on a weekly basis. |
| - **5.2** Aside from House Officers, there are other positions which earn chore credit points. Members may run for these positions at the start of each term, or whenever a position is otherwise open. Members who are elected into these positions will be expected to perform their outlined duties for the entire semester. The duties of those positions are as followed: | - **5.2** Aside from House Officers, there are other positions which earn chore credit points. Members may run for these positions at the start of each term, or whenever a position is otherwise open. Members who are elected into these positions will be expected to perform their outlined duties for the entire semester. The duties of those positions are as followed: | ||
| - | - **5.3** Chore Checker, must: | + | - **5.3** Chore Checker, must: |
| - | | + | - **5.3.A** |
| - | | + | - **5.3.B** |
| - | | + | - **5.3.C** |
| - | | + | - **5.3.D** |
| - | | + | - **5.3.E** |
| - | | + | - **5.3.F** |
| - | | + | - **5.3.G** |
| - | | + | - **5.3.H** |
| - | - - Keep a binder near the chore board with a detailed description of how to do each of the chores. | + | - **5.3.I** Work with the Facilities Officer in determining what duties should be performed during the work week. |
| - | - | + | - **5.3.J** |
| - | | + | - **5.3.K** |
| - | | + | - **5.3.L** |
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| - | - **5.4** House Shopper, must: | + | - **5.4** House Steward, must: |
| - | | + | - **5.4.A** |
| - | | + | - **5.4.B** |
| - | | + | - **5.4.C** |
| - | | + | - **5.4.D** |
| - | | + | - **5.4.E** |
| + | - **5.4.F** Attempt to accommodate the requests of the membership by buying requested items, whenever budgetarily possible and beneficial to members. | ||
| + | - **5.4.G** Submit grocery receipts to the Finance Officer within 2 days of shopping. | ||
| + | - **5.4.H** Be credited 3 chore credit hours per week. | ||
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| - | milk, eggs, butter/margarine, spices, garlic, salt, pepper, flour, sugar, coffee, pasta, rice, bread, bagels, onions, potatoes, cheese, peanut butter, cream cheese, condiments, vinegar, oils, cooking spray, baking soda, baking powder, ziploc bags, cleaning supplies, hand soap, dish soap, paper towels, toilet paper... | + | |
| - | ---- | + | - **5.5.B** Clean the recycling room area, wash out all recycling bins when dirty, and maintain organization of the recyclables. |
| + | - **5.5.C** Submit all recycling money to the Finance Officer with a receipt within two days of the recycling trip. | ||
| + | - **5.5.D** Be compensated for gas in the form of a $5/driver monthly rent credit, unless the Recycler fails to complete their duties. | ||
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| - | - | + | - **5.6** Keeper of the Counters, must: |
| - | - | + | |
| - | - | + | - **5.6.B** Place unclaimed dishes in the kitchen sink. |
| + | - **5.6.C** Be credited 3 chore credit hours per week. | ||
| + | - **5.7** Keeper | ||
| + | - **5.7.A** Take out the trash from the Fire Room, Tree Room, second floor hallway, and kitchen on a daily basis or when needed | ||
| + | - **5.7.B** Request a new trash can when the current one is in complete disrepair. | ||
| + | | ||
| + | - **5.7.D** Be credited 3 chore credit hours per week. | ||
| + | - **5.8** House Laundry | ||
| + | - **5.8.A** Collect all of the towels and mats from bathrooms, blankets from the Fire Room, and the clothes in the bin in the laundry room and wash, dry, and put them back in their place weekly, or as needed. | ||
| + | - **5.8.B** Sweep/mop the laundry room every month. | ||
| + | | ||
| - | - **5.5** The 2 House Recyclers, must: | + | - **5.9** Keeper of the Compost, must: |
| - | - Return all recyclables to a recycling facility/bottle return whenever recycling bins are full; this must be done at least once every two weeks, or fines will be imposed. | + | - **5.9.A** Dump the compost two times weekly, or whenever needed. |
| - | - Clean the recycling room area, wash out all recycling bins when dirty, and maintain organization of the recyclables. | + | - **5.9.B** Manage the compost area whenever needed. |
| - | - Submit all recycling money to the Finance Officer with a receipt within two days of the recycling trip. | + | - **5.9.C** Wash the bucket as needed. |
| - | - Be compensated for gas in the form of a $5/driver monthly rent credit, | + | - **5.9.D** Be credited 2 chore credit hours per week. |
| - | - Be credited | + | |
| + | - **5.10** The 2 SHC Office Laborers, must: | ||
| + | - **5.10.A** Spend a SHC-decided number of hours per month laboring for the SHC Office. | ||
| + | - **5.10.B** Be credited 1 chore credit per person per week. | ||
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| + | - **5.11** The 2 House Gardeners, must: | ||
| + | - **5.11.A** Maintain | ||
| + | - **5.11.B** Ensure | ||
| + | - **5.11.C** Ensure the lawn is mowed to the standards | ||
| + | - **5.11.D** Make the outside | ||
| + | - **5.11.E** Be credited 1 chore credit | ||
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| + | - **5.11** The 3 House Snow Shovelers, must: | ||
| + | - **5.12.A** Ensure | ||
| + | - **5.12.B** | ||
| ====Article 6: Chores and Financial Obligations==== | ====Article 6: Chores and Financial Obligations==== | ||
| - **6.1** Members must complete their weekly chore duties, as assigned by the chore checker. | - **6.1** Members must complete their weekly chore duties, as assigned by the chore checker. | ||
| - | - - Members may ask for an extension on their chore, not to exceed 24 hours, by discussing the terms with the Chore Checker prior to the time that the chores are due. Extensions (with an expiration time) will be posted with the fines. | + | |
| - | | + | - **6.1.B** |
| - | | + | - **6.1.C** |
| - | | + | - **6.1.D** |
| - | | + | - **6.1.E** |
| - | | + | - **6.1.F** |
| - | - **6.2** Every day, one to two members will be assigned dish duty, according to the dish duty calendar posted by the Chore Checker. The member performing dish duty may choose to wash dishes throughout the day, but the earliest that dish duty can be deemed complete is 7pm. The member then has from 7pm until noon the next day to put away all dry dishes in their correct places and wash all dirty dishes in the sink and surrounding area. Failure to complete dish duty on time will result in a $5 fine person per dish. After noon, any member may steal the fine, and write their name on the dish duty calendar on the previous day to indicate that they stole the dish day and will receive a $5 per person’s dish duty credit. | + | - **6.2** Every day, one to two members will be assigned dish duty, according to the dish duty calendar posted by the Chore Checker. The member performing dish duty may choose to wash dishes throughout the day, but the earliest that dish duty can be deemed complete is 7pm. The member then has from 7pm until noon the next day to put away all dry dishes in their correct places and wash all dirty dishes in the sink and surrounding area. Failure to complete dish duty on time will result in a $10 fine person per dish duty credit. After noon, any member may steal the fine, and write their name on the dish duty calendar on the previous day to indicate that they stole the dish day and will receive a $10 per person’s dish duty credit. |
| - | - **6.3** At the first House meeting of each term, the House shall offer input on the budget to be created by the Finance Officer. This budget should include all expected expenses; utility bills, SHC expenses (assessments), | + | - **6.3** At the first House meeting of each term, the House shall offer input on the budget to be created by the Finance Officer. This budget should include all expected expenses; utility bills, SHC expenses (assessments), |
| - **6.4** All house savings are not subject to member refund. Savings can only be spent on house improvements (not bills, or other normal expenses) approved by 2/3 current members at a normal house meeting. Any improvement must include a written financial and time/labor estimate to be presented at the House meeting. Any member may present a proposal to the House. | - **6.4** All house savings are not subject to member refund. Savings can only be spent on house improvements (not bills, or other normal expenses) approved by 2/3 current members at a normal house meeting. Any improvement must include a written financial and time/labor estimate to be presented at the House meeting. Any member may present a proposal to the House. | ||
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| ====Article 7: Seniority==== | ====Article 7: Seniority==== | ||
| - | - **7.1** Seniority | + | - **7.1** |
| - | - - Number of consecutive semesters lived at Orion. Summer counts as a continuity, but not a discontinuity. If a member signs a contract and pays the month’s charges | + | - **7.1.A** For each fall/ |
| - | - - Number of consecutive semesters lived in the SHC. If a new member | + | - **7.1.B** For each summer living |
| - | - - In the probable event that multiple members have lived at Orion or the SHC for the same amount | + | - **7.1.C** For each fall or spring semester living |
| + | - **7.1.D** For each summer semester living in the SHC, but outside | ||
| + | - **7.1.E** If point totals are equal for two members, then their signing dates will be used to determine | ||
| - | - **7.2** The Orion contract signing deadline (for maintenance | + | - **7.2** The Membership Officer must establish a list of seniority |
| - | - **7.3** | + | - **7.3** |
| - | - **7.4** | + | - **7.4** |
| - | - **7.5** | + | - **7.5** |
| + | - **7.5.A** A member fails to adhere to a payment plan created as a result of a Rent Inquiry. | ||
| + | - **7.5.B** A member | ||
| + | - **7.5.C** A member changes rooms midway through the contract period. They will not be granted security for either room. | ||
| + | - **7.5.D** A member was given their room based on a sublease/ | ||
| - | - **7.6** | + | - **7.6** |
| - | - - A member fails to adhere to a payment plan created as a result of a Rent Inquiry. | + | |
| - | - | + | |
| - | - - A member fails to sign a contract by Orion’s signing deadline. | + | |
| - | - - A member changes rooms midway through the contract period. They will not be granted security for either room. | + | |
| - | - - A member was given their room based on a sublease/ contract coverage; they did not choose their room at Room Picks. They only retain room security if they have been in that room since the start of the contract period. Otherwise, s/he will not be granted room security, because that member may not be high enough in seniority | + | |
| - | - **7.7** | + | - **7.7** |
| - | - **7.8** | + | - **7.8** |
| - | - **7.9** Parking assignments will be made by the House Board Representative at the beginning of each semester based primarily on seniority, and secondly on frequency of car use. There are nine parking spots in Orion’s lot, seven along the north side, and two on the west side. Each individual parking space in Orion’s lot will be assigned to a member. Orion has additional parking spots in Vesta (2), Beal (2), Raft Hill (1), Toad Lane (2), New Community (4). These houses are required by the SHC Code of Operations to grant parking to Orion members, whenever necessary. Orion will assign members’ cars to these locations, but not to individual parking spots. | + | - **7.9** Refrigerator and freezer space is chosen by the member with the help of the House Board Representative at the beginning of each semester. House Board Representative will make an effort to determine how much room each member needs, and assign space accordingly. All members are entitled to at least half of a shelf. Members are expected to use only the shelves assigned to them, unless negotiated with another member. Food cubbies will not be assigned by the house, but there are 24 cubbies, enough for each member; every member is entitled to a food cubby. Members who are leaving Orion, and fail to clean out their food cubby and/or fridge shelf space will have all its contents donated to Orion’s house food and supplies. |
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| - | - **7.10** Once parking is assigned, members must adhere to the parking assignments (unless members agree to switch spots, etc.). Located near the parking assignment whiteboard, is a form for Orion Parking Violations. If someone in the house or someone’s friend is parking in the lot, membership may vote to fine that housemate $10 for the first time, $20 next time, $30 next time, etc. The “orion-vesta-beal park” Facebook group may be used as a resource to communicate parking questions, etc. | + | |
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| - | - **7.11** Refrigerator and freezer space is chosen by the member with the help of the House Board Representative at the beginning of each semester. House Board Representative will make an effort to determine how much room each member needs, and assign space accordingly. All members are entitled to at least half of a shelf. Members are expected to use only the shelves assigned to them, unless negotiated with another member. Food cubbies will not be assigned by the house, but there are 24 cubbies, enough for each member; every member is entitled to a food cubby. Members who are leaving Orion, and fail to clean out their food cubby and/or fridge shelf space will have all its contents donated to Orion’s house food and supplies. | + | |
| ====Article 8: Harassment Policy==== | ====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 MSUSHC. | + | - **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 may include (but is not limited to) the following: | - **8.2** Harassment may include (but is not limited to) the following: | ||
| - | - - Malicious remarks or behavior towards another person. This is to include: | + | |
| - | | + | - **a)** |
| - | | + | - **b)** |
| - | | + | - **c)** |
| - | | + | - **8.2.B** |
| - | | + | - **8.2.C** |
| - | | + | - **8.2.D** |
| - | | + | - **8.2.E** |
| - **8.3** Any member or guest who feels that they are being harassed by another member of Orion has the option to utilize the following procedures to ameliorate the situation against the alleged harasser. The alleged victim can choose one or more of the following three options: | - **8.3** Any member or guest who feels that they are being harassed by another member of Orion has the option to utilize the following procedures to ameliorate the situation against the alleged harasser. The alleged victim can choose one or more of the following three options: | ||
| - | - - The alleged victim may bring the alleged harassment to the House President and have a meeting, including the parties of the facilitator, | + | |
| - | | + | - **8.3.B** |
| - | | + | - **8.3.C** |
| - | | + | - **8.3.D** |
| - | | + | - **8.3.E** |
| - | | + | - **8.3.F** |
| - | - - G. 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 on file. | + | - **8.3.G** 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 on file. |
| - **8.4** If the 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 next three options. | - **8.4** If the 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 next three options. | ||
| - | - - The alleged victim may bring the alleged harassment to their House President and have a meeting, including the President, alleged victim and the alleged perpetrator. | + | |
| - | | + | - **8.4.B** |
| - | | + | - **8.4.C** |
| - **8.5** After the second mediation, the action of the alleged harasser is documented again with the Membership Officer. This documentation is to be confidential and only the Membership Officer has access to the files. This person will permit access to this documentation to the alleged victim, alleged perpetrator and the House Board Representative. | - **8.5** After the second mediation, the action of the alleged harasser is documented again with the Membership Officer. This documentation is to be confidential and only the Membership Officer has access to the files. This person will permit access to this documentation to the alleged victim, alleged perpetrator and the House Board Representative. | ||
| - **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. | - **8.6** 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 MSU-SHC Membership Committee. | + | - **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 be either fines or eviction, taking into consideration the outcome of the house meeting or the SHC Membership Committee meeting. | - **8.8** Sanctions against the alleged harasser will be either fines or eviction, taking into consideration the outcome of the house meeting or the SHC Membership Committee meeting. | ||
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| - **8.9** 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. | - **8.9** 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. | ||
| - | - **8.10** The house has a blacklist | + | - **8.10** The House has a blocklist |
| + | - **8.10.A** | ||
| + | - **8.10.B** If the Conflict Resolution Team does not feel like the situation is severe, they can divert | ||
| + | - **8.10.C** Once someone is banned through the Conflict Resolution Team, they will announce in “Announcements” section | ||
| + | - **8.10.D** Once banned, they, their photo, and a brief yet clear reason is added to the Blocklist Document. | ||
| ====Article 9: Guest Policy==== | ====Article 9: Guest Policy==== | ||
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| ====Article 10: Pet Policy==== | ====Article 10: Pet Policy==== | ||
| - | - **10.1** We declare ourselves an animal friendly house. By choosing to live in this house, you are agreeing to possibly live with any approved animals. The purpose of the Pet Policy is to allow members to keep uncaged animals while protecting the health and safety of members, and the physical condition of the house. Dogs that are not ESAs are not allowed in Orion because they are apt to cause extensive damage to the house, and pose a liability in the case of bites. Pet owners must submit a Pet Agreement so the SHC is aware of all pets living in the house and has assurance that every pet has been properly vaccinated. The barriers to submitting a Pet Agreement are low, thus any member that does not register its pets is subject to a harsh penalty by the SHC. | + | - **10.1** We declare ourselves an animal friendly house. By choosing to live in this house, you are agreeing to possibly live with any approved animals. The purpose of the Pet Policy is to allow members to keep uncaged animals while protecting the health and safety of members, and the physical condition of the house. Dogs that are not ESAs are not allowed in Orion because they are apt to cause extensive damage to the house, and pose a liability in the case of bites. Pet owners must submit a Pet Agreement so the SHC is aware of all pets living in the house and has assurance that every pet has been properly vaccinated. The barriers to submitting a Pet Agreement are low, thus any member that does not register its pets is subject to a harsh penalty by the SHC. |
| - | - **10.2** The term “pet” refers to all cats and other uncaged animals. Dogs are not allowed unless they are an ESA, except for visits, not to exceed one week, unless members are notified and vote to approve | + | - **10.2** The term “pet” refers to all cats and other uncaged animals. Dogs are not allowed unless they are an ESA, except for visits. Any visiting pet needs to be approved in an appropriate vote, that specifies |
| - | - **10.3** Orion shall not house more than one pet per every seven assessments, | + | - **10.3** Orion shall not house more than one pet per every seven assessments, |
| - **10.4** All pets must be registered with a single pet owner. | - **10.4** All pets must be registered with a single pet owner. | ||
| - **10.5** Each pet is subject to re-approval at the first house meeting of each semester. | - **10.5** Each pet is subject to re-approval at the first house meeting of each semester. | ||
| - | | + | |
| - | | + | - **10.5.B** |
| - | | + | - **10.5.C** |
| - | | + | - **10.5.D** |
| - | | + | - **10.5.E** |
| - | | + | - **10.5.F** |
| - | | + | - **10.5.G** |
| - | - **10.6** All pet owners must submit a Pet Agreement signed by the House Maintenance | + | - **10.6** All pet owners must submit a Pet Agreement signed by the House Membership |
| - **10.7** Any member with a current outstanding balance of over $100 may not file a Pet Agreement. | - **10.7** Any member with a current outstanding balance of over $100 may not file a Pet Agreement. | ||
| - | - **10.8** | + | - **10.8** |
| + | - **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 on the charge sheet. | - **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 on the charge sheet. | ||
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| + | - **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 in your broken in your room, it is your own liability. | ||
| ====Article 11: Party Policy==== | ====Article 11: Party Policy==== | ||
| - | - **11.1** A house-sponsored party is defined by these five conditions: the party has a theme, the party was approved by a ¾ majority at a regular house meeting, the party is advertised, the party takes place in a communal area of the house, the party has amplified music. | + | - **11.1** A house-sponsored party is defined by these five conditions: the party has a theme, the party was approved by a ¾ majority at a regular house meeting, the party is advertised, the party takes place in a communal area of the house, the party has live or amplified music. |
| - **11.2** All house parties must be voted on and approved at a house meeting by at least a ¾ majority, as stated in the SHC Code of Operations. | - **11.2** All house parties must be voted on and approved at a house meeting by at least a ¾ majority, as stated in the SHC Code of Operations. | ||
| - | - - 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** |
| - | | + | - **11.2.C** |
| - **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** The house members who participate in the party must also participate in the set up, clean up, and security of the party. | ||
| - | - - The Chore Checker shall create a sign-up sheet in order to designate members for party set up and clean up. Members may sign up for their prefered task. | + | |
| - | | + | - **11.3.B** |
| - | | + | - **11.3.C** |
| - | - **11.4** A party is subject to being stopped or cancelled | + | - **11.4** A party is subject to being stopped or canceled |
| - **11.5** A party shall be defined as an official house gathering that is voted on by the house members and 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. | - **11.5** A party shall be defined as an official house gathering that is voted on by the house members and 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 preferred | + | - **11.6** Due to legal and safety reasons, the distribution of alcohol will be BYOB (bring your own booze). |
| - | | + | - **11.6.A** |
| - | | + | - **11.6.B** |
| - | - **11.7** | + | - **11.7** |
| ====Article 12: Miscellaneous==== | ====Article 12: Miscellaneous==== | ||
| - **12.1** Smoking of any kind is not allowed in Orion House. | - **12.1** Smoking of any kind is not allowed in Orion House. | ||
| - | - **12.2 | + | - **12.2 |
| - | - - If any major sporting or other event is going on, such as an MSU football game, that event will take priority over regular television programs, unless those watching the TV do not express interest in the event. | + | - **12.3.B** No member |
| - | - | + | - **12.3.C** Members should |
| - | - - DVR recordings will be deleted after one month. No member should delete the recorded show of another member before that time. | + | |
| - | - - Any group of members watching TV may informally vote on the preferred show to watch. | + | |
| - | - - The house will only pay for one cable box in a common area. Members should | + | |
| - | - - The door to common areas (between | + | |
| - | - **12.3 | + | - **12.3 |
| - | - - All members will have access to house internet. Personal routers are encouraged. | + | - **12.3.A** The house will maintain a House Discord group for the purpose of easy and instant communication with all members. It is also recommended that members join the SHC Facebook group. |
| - | | + | - **12.3.B** Administrators |
| - | - - No member shall illegally download content using house internet. | + | - **12.3.C** Only current House members |
| - | - - Members | + | - **12.3.D** Any member can post on the group about any issue, but should use discretion so as not to crowd the page with unnecessary posts. |
| - | - **12.4 | + | - **12.4 |
| - | | + | - **12.4.A** |
| - | - - Administrators for the group will be the Membership Officer, Education Officer, and House Board Representative. | + | - **12.4.B** In the week before and during finals week, more restrictive quiet hours may be enacted. |
| - | - - Only current house members | + | - **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 may propose |
| - | - - Any member | + | - **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 | + | - **12.5 |
| - | | + | - **12.5.A** |
| - | - - In the week before and during finals week, more restrictive quiet hours may be enacted. | + | - **12.5.B** Any member may donate books to the house library, and any member |
| - | - - A member who is in violation of quiet hours should | + | - **12.5.C** No member |
| - | - - Amplified music or other programming should never be played during quiet hours, | + | - **12.5.D** Orion house documents |
| - | - **12.6 | + | - **12.6 |
| - | | + | - **12.6.A** Any painting done in common areas should be a preconceived mural of some kind. The painter must get approval from the house (majority vote at a meeting) regarding location, size, budget, and the general idea of the mural. The painter should show reasonable progress after getting house approval, and the mural should be finished by a date negotiated during the initial proposal discussion. If the membership does not like the mural after it is finished, or if a member painted something without prior house approval, it will be the job of the painter to edit or paint over the mural. |
| - | | + | - **a)** 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 |
| - | - | + | - **12.6.B** |
| - | | + | - **a)** If a house decides that a room painted by its current resident should be repainted, that member |
| + | - **b)** 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 | ||
| + | - **c)** If a House decides that a room be repainted | ||
| - | - **12.7 | + | - **12.7 |
| - | - - Any painting done in common areas should be a preconceived mural of some kind. The painter must get approval from the house (majority vote at a meeting) regarding location, size, and the general idea of the mural. The painter | + | - **12.7.A** All house members are expected to turn off all lights and appliances/ |
| - | - - Any Member who decides | + | - **12.7.B** Showers |
| - | - - a. If a house decides that a room painted by its current resident should be repainted, that member shall be responsible | + | - **12.7.C** Members |
| - | | + | - **12.7.D** House thermostat should never be set higher than 70 degrees; 68 degrees will serve as the default in the winter. During winter break, or any time when most members are away from the house, |
| - | - - c. If a House decides that a room be repainted and the current resident does not comply, the Maintenance Officer will be responsible for ensuring the repainting the room before the new resident moves. This can include, but is not limited to: repainting | + | - **12.7.E** Members may vote to charge |
| + | - **12.7.F** During long breaks, when members are not in the house (winter break, spring break, vacations, etc), they are expected | ||
| - | - **12.8 | + | - **12.8 Gun Policy** |
| - | - In the unfortunate case that Orion is cited for a PACE violation, the charge will be filed under the “Contingency” line item in the house budget. | + | |
| - | - If the violation was a direct result of a particular member(s)’ actions or inactions, the house may vote to move the financial responsibility to said member(s) with a ¾ majority at a regular house meeting. | + | |
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| - | - **12.9 Energy Conservation** | + | |
| - | - - All house members are expected to turn off all lights and appliances/ | + | |
| - | - - Showers should not exceed 20 minutes in length, for the purpose of water conservation and bathroom availability. | + | |
| - | - - Members should only wash full loads of laundry, because washing small loads wastes water. | + | |
| - | - - House thermostat should never be set higher than 70 degrees; 68 degrees will serve as the default in the winter. During winter break, or any time when most members are away from the house, the thermostat should be set to 60 degrees. The gas bill is one of the largest bills the house has to pay, so it is important to be conscious of the thermostat setting. Only the Facilities Officer may adjust the thermostat; any member who has been found to adjust the thermostat to over 70 degrees will be fined $20. | + | |
| - | - - Members may vote to charge for personal appliances such as mini-fridges, | + | |
| - | - - During long breaks, when members are not in the house (winter break, spring break, vacations, etc), they are expected to unplug all cords from outlets, to cut down on electricity costs. | + | |
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| - | - **12.10 | + | |
| - Members shall not bring any of the following items into the house: firearms, ammunition, explosives, or any inherently dangerous property. | - Members shall not bring any of the following items into the house: firearms, ammunition, explosives, or any inherently dangerous property. | ||
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| - | - **12.11 House Norms** | ||
| - | - The house must hold meetings each semester to establish or redefine house norms. House norms are defined in the “Orion House Norms” document in the house Google Doc. Membership may impose a penalty based on the severity and importance deemed by the Membership. Violation of the most current established house norms may result in a fine, and/or eviction. | ||
| ====Article 13: Amendments==== | ====Article 13: Amendments==== | ||
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| ====Article 14: Scope==== | ====Article 14: Scope==== | ||
| - **14.1** This Constitution supersedes all previous constitutions and all policies at variance with it. Except where delimited in this Constitution, | - **14.1** This Constitution supersedes all previous constitutions and all policies at variance with it. Except where delimited in this Constitution, | ||
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