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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.   - **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.
  
- - **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. + - **1.6** To avoid any potential future interpersonal conflicts or cliques, we reserve the right to deny any unmarried touring couples or groups of three or more friends 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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   - **3.12** For the sake of time, discussion during the Constitution/Norms Revision agenda item shall not last more than 20 minutes. Any discussion contained within this agenda item can also be tabled by a simple majority vote.   - **3.12** For the sake of time, discussion during the Constitution/Norms Revision agenda item shall not last more than 20 minutes. Any discussion contained within this agenda item can also be tabled by a simple majority vote.
 +  - **3.13** A member excused from a house meeting may submit a vote on a proposal that is on the agenda prior to a meeting by contacting the meeting facilitator.
  
-  - **3.13 House Norms** +  - **3.14 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.+  - **3.14.A** 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+    - Board of Directors Representative/House President
     - Finance Officer     - Finance Officer
     - Education Officer     - Education Officer
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     - Membership 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 meetings and over breaks/vacations.+  - **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, step down, or no longer reside in the house, to ensure harmonious operation of the House. This extends responsibilities to cover all periods between house meetings and over breaks/vacations.
  
   - **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.
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     - **4.5.M** Assign parking, refrigerator, cubby, 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.M** Assign parking, refrigerator, cubby, 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.N** Receive 3 chore credit points per week.     - **4.5.N** Receive 3 chore credit points per week.
-    - **4.5.O** Work as a conflict manager and help the Education Officer and Membership Officer to resolve any disputes among the membership.+    - **4.5.O** Work as a conflict manager and help the Education Officer and Membership Officer to resolve any disputes among the membership. Each year, must attend at least one Conflict Resolution training held by the SHC
  
   - **4.6** The Finance Officer must:   - **4.6** The Finance Officer must:
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     - **4.6.J** Keep track of all Recycling Money, and keep it in a secure location.     - **4.6.J** Keep track of all Recycling Money, and keep it in a secure location.
     - **4.6.K** Towards the end of each month, be given the records of fines and credits from the Chore Checker, and be notified of the members who missed meetings from the House Board Representative, so that those people will be fined/credited appropriately on the Charge Sheet.     - **4.6.K** Towards the end of each month, be given the records of fines and credits from the Chore Checker, and be notified of the members who missed meetings from the House Board Representative, so that those people will be fined/credited appropriately on the Charge Sheet.
-    - **4.6.L** Post the Charge Sheet on Discord before the end of each month, so that members know how much rent to pay. The officer must also submit the Charge Sheet to the Members Services Coordinator before the end of the month. This also serves as a way to alert the house of any member who haven’t paid rent, or have incurred house fines.+    - **4.6.L** The Finance will keep the Charge Sheet available to members upon individual request before the end of each month, so that members know how much in charges to pay. The officer must also submit the Charge Sheet to the Members Services Coordinator before the end of the month. This also serves as a way to alert the individual of any unpaid charges, or incurred house fines.
     - **4.6.M** Be credited 3 chore credit points each week.     - **4.6.M** Be credited 3 chore credit points each week.
  
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     - **4.7.C** Attend all Education meetings or send a substitute. Any fines for not attending will be charged to their account.     - **4.7.C** Attend all Education meetings or send a substitute. Any fines for not attending will be charged to their account.
     - **4.7.D** Contributing to or coordinating the contributions of Orion House to the Pine Press.     - **4.7.D** Contributing to or coordinating the contributions of Orion House to the Pine Press.
-    - **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.E** Work as a Conflict Manager and help the House Board Representative and Membership Officer to resolve any disputes among the membership. Each year, must attend at least one Conflict Resolution training held by the SHC.
     - **4.7.F** Update the house on the Pine Press, important points from committee discussions, as well as upcoming committee events (volunteer days, educational events and professional development opportunities).     - **4.7.F** Update the house on the Pine Press, important points from committee discussions, as well as upcoming committee events (volunteer days, educational events and professional development opportunities).
     - **4.7.G** Review the House Constitution at the beginning of each term and suggest any changes that they feel fit to the Membership for approval at the norms meeting. If no changes are to be made to the constitution then the current constitution should be approved at that meeting, or input should be taken from the membership if they do not approve. The Education Officer will continue to present changes at the meetings until the membership approves them by a 2/3 majority.      - **4.7.G** Review the House Constitution at the beginning of each term and suggest any changes that they feel fit to the Membership for approval at the norms meeting. If no changes are to be made to the constitution then the current constitution should be approved at that meeting, or input should be taken from the membership if they do not approve. The Education Officer will continue to present changes at the meetings until the membership approves them by a 2/3 majority. 
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     - **4.8.H** Officers should be able to answer Code-related questions regarding appliances, maintenance, and physical development.     - **4.8.H** Officers should be able to answer Code-related questions regarding appliances, maintenance, and physical development.
     - **4.8.I** Consult with the House Finance Officer to determine the budget.     - **4.8.I** Consult with the House Finance Officer to determine the budget.
-    - **4.8.J** Be a point of reference for minor preventative maintenance.+    - **4.8.J** Be a point of reference for minor preventative maintenance. Coordinate with Chore Checker to delegate and perform preventative maintenance.
     - **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.     - **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.
     - **4.8.L** Set the house thermostat to no higher than 70 degrees in the winter (68 is recommended). They should lower the temperature to 60 degrees at night and during winter break. The Facilities Officer is the only member with authority to change the thermostat. A House vote can be made to lower or higher the thermostat temperature.     - **4.8.L** Set the house thermostat to no higher than 70 degrees in the winter (68 is recommended). They should lower the temperature to 60 degrees at night and during winter break. The Facilities Officer is the only member with authority to change the thermostat. A House vote can be made to lower or higher the thermostat temperature.
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     - **4.9.G** Be aware of any policies enforced upon the House (i.e. pet policy, guest policy, harassment policy). They need to know and understand the policies as it is in their job description to assist the SHC Vice President of Membership (VPM) in implementing them.     - **4.9.G** Be aware of any policies enforced upon the House (i.e. pet policy, guest policy, harassment policy). They need to know and understand the policies as it is in their job description to assist the SHC Vice President of Membership (VPM) in implementing them.
     - **4.9.H** Understand the definition of harassment and must work with the House President in fulfilling the obligations of the Harassment Policy if the need arises.     - **4.9.H** Understand the definition of harassment and must work with the House President in fulfilling the obligations of the Harassment Policy if the need arises.
-    - **4.9.I** Work as a Conflict Manager and help the House Board Representative and Education Officer to resolve any disputes among the membership.+    - **4.9.I** Work as a Conflict Manager and help the House Board Representative and Education Officer to resolve any disputes among the membership. Each year, must attend at least one Conflict Resolution training held by the SHC
     - **4.9.J** Lead discussions on House culture/health when necessary.     - **4.9.J** Lead discussions on House culture/health when necessary.
     - **4.9.K** Schedule room picks and keeping track of house seniority as laid out in Article 7.     - **4.9.K** Schedule room picks and keeping track of house seniority as laid out in Article 7.
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   - **5.4** House Steward, must:   - **5.4** House Steward, must:
-    - **5.4.A** The House Steward will strive to do house shopping every seven days, unless they request an extension. +    - **5.4.A** Be a Chore position split between 2 members 
-    - **5.4.B** Be a signer on the Orion Bank Accounts, if they choose to use a house checkbook/card instead of paying on their own and being reimbursed. +    - **5.4.B** The House Steward will strive to do house shopping every seven days, unless they request an extension. 
-    - **5.4.C** Be compensated for gas in the form of $10 rent credit per month, unless the Steward fails to complete their duties on time. +    - **5.4.C** Be a signer on the Orion Bank Accounts, if they choose to use a house checkbook/card instead of paying on their own and being reimbursed. 
-    - **5.4.D** Consult with the Finance Officer regarding an appropriate food budget, at the start of each term. Furthermore, it is the House Steward’s primary duty to spend within the constraints of the food budget. +    - **5.4.D** Be compensated for gas in the form of $10 rent credit per month, unless the Steward fails to complete their duties on time. 
-    - **5.4.E** Ensure that all primary food staples are stocked every week, which include, but are not limited to: 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... +    - **5.4.E** Consult with the Finance Officer regarding an appropriate food budget, at the start of each term. Furthermore, it is the House Steward’s primary duty to spend within the constraints of the food budget. 
-    - **5.4.F** Attempt to accommodate the requests of the membership by buying requested items, whenever budgetarily possible and beneficial to members. +    - **5.4.F** Ensure that all primary food staples are stocked every week, which include, but are not limited to: 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... 
-    - **5.4.G** Submit grocery receipts to the Finance Officer within 2 days of shopping. +    - **5.4.G** Attempt to accommodate the requests of the membership by buying requested items, whenever budgetarily possible and beneficial to members. 
-    - **5.4.H** Be credited 3 chore credit hours per week.+    - **5.4.H** Submit grocery receipts to the Finance Officer within 2 days of shopping. 
 +    - **5.4.I** Clean and maintain the House Fridge and communal cabinet spaces weekly. 
 +    - **5.4.J** Be credited 4 chore credit hours per week allocating 2 chore credit hours per week for both members holding the position.
  
   - **5.5** The 2 House Recyclers, must:   - **5.5** The 2 House Recyclers, must:
     - **5.5.A** 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.     - **5.5.A** 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.
-    - **5.5.B** Clean the recycling room area, wash out all recycling bins when dirty, and maintain organization of the recyclables.+    - **5.5.B** Clean the recycling bin areas, 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.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.     - **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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     - **5.7.C** Hose down the trash cans monthly, or as needed.     - **5.7.C** Hose down the trash cans monthly, or as needed.
     - **5.7.D** Be credited 3 chore credit hours per week.     - **5.7.D** Be credited 3 chore credit hours per week.
-  -  **5.8** House Laundry Officer, must:+  -  **5.8** Keeper of the Laundry, must:
     - **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.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.      - **5.8.B** Sweep/mop the laundry room every month. 
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   - **5.10** The 2 SHC Office Laborers, must:   - **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.A** Spend a SHC-decided number of hours per month laboring for the SHC Office.
 +    - (a) Each office laborer must complete 4 hours a month individually, equating to 12 hours total as the SHC requires of the house.
 +    - (b) As of 01/2024
     - **5.10.B** Be credited 1 chore credit per person per week.     - **5.10.B** Be credited 1 chore credit per person per week.
  
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     - **5.11.D** Make the outside of our house as beautiful as the people inside of it.     - **5.11.D** Make the outside of our house as beautiful as the people inside of it.
     - **5.11.E** Be credited 1 chore credit hour per person per week.     - **5.11.E** Be credited 1 chore credit hour per person per week.
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 +  - **5.11** The 3 House Snow Shovelers, must:
 +    - **5.12.A** Ensure the sidewalks, porches, driveway, and stairs are shoveled and salted at least 24 hours after it has snowed.
 +    - **5.12.B** Be credited 1 chore credit hour per person per week.
  
 ====Article 6: Chores and Financial Obligations==== ====Article 6: Chores and Financial Obligations====
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     - **6.1.B** Members may “steal” (receive an equivalent credit) other members’ fines by completing the chores that were not done on time. However, any chore deemed “incomplete” (some effort was put forth) by the Chore Checker results in an automatic 24-hour extension to the member, of which the Chore Checker must notify the member directly, and add the extension to the lists of fines and extensions, with a brief explanation of what still needs to be done.     - **6.1.B** Members may “steal” (receive an equivalent credit) other members’ fines by completing the chores that were not done on time. However, any chore deemed “incomplete” (some effort was put forth) by the Chore Checker results in an automatic 24-hour extension to the member, of which the Chore Checker must notify the member directly, and add the extension to the lists of fines and extensions, with a brief explanation of what still needs to be done.
     - **6.1.C** Suspected abuse of chore extensions may be brought forward by the Chore Checker at a house meeting, and the house can vote not to grant any further extensions to the member in question.     - **6.1.C** Suspected abuse of chore extensions may be brought forward by the Chore Checker at a house meeting, and the house can vote not to grant any further extensions to the member in question.
-    - **6.1.D** Chore fines are equivalent to $5 per point per week. +    - **6.1.D** Chore fines are equivalent to $10 per point per week. 
-    - **6.1.E** If a member fails to do their chores for roughly one month, chore checker may put your name on the house agenda under Fine Appeals. If the member in question steals another member’s chore after failing to do their own, that will count towards their chores.+    - **6.1.E** If a member fails to do their chores for roughly one month, chore checker may put your name on the house agenda under Rent Inquiry. If the member in question steals another member’s chore after failing to do their own, that will count towards their chores.
     - **6.1.F** Any member may switch chores with another member, but failure to complete a chore will result in a fine to the member originally assigned to the chore, unless the Chore Checker was made aware of the switch before chores were due.     - **6.1.F** Any member may switch chores with another member, but failure to complete a chore will result in a fine to the member originally assigned to the chore, unless the Chore Checker was made aware of the switch before chores were due.
  
-  - **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. 
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 +  - **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), house savings, food/supplies, and a facilities budget. The Finance Officer is advised to construct the budget based on the previous year’s actual spending (records can be provided by the Corporate Treasurer). 
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 +  - **6.4** All house savings are not subject to member refund.  For expenditures of over $100, savings can only be spent if approved by a 2/3rds vote. House improvements under $100 only require a regular majority vote with quorum. 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.
  
-  - **6.3** 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), house savings, food/supplies, and a maintenance budget. The Finance Officer is advised to construct the budget based on the previous year’s actual spending (records can be provided by the Corporate Treasurer).+  - **6.5** Any member maintaining a $100 or more balance will be placed on the House Meeting Agenda for a “Rent Inquiry”, Fines & Appeals. The member will explain their situation and negotiate a payment agreement before the meeting is adjourned. (Payment agreement must be approved by a simple majority).
  
-  - **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.+  - **6.6** Any failure to meet the terms of the payment agreement will be grounds for eviction. The Finance Officer will call attention to the member’s failure to meet the agreement and discuss with that member one-on-one, and then if suited bring it up at the next house meeting during Rent Inquiry.
  
-  - **6.5** 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. 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.+  - **6.7** 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. 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.
  
-  - **6.6** The House must be fully reimbursed for any damage 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 regular House meeting and added to the account of the responsible party.+  - **6.8** The House must be fully reimbursed for any damage 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 regular House meeting and added to the account of the responsible party.
  
 ====Article 7: Seniority==== ====Article 7: Seniority====
-  - **7.1** Seniority will be based on: +  - **7.1** The person with the highest points has the highest seniority. Seniority is decided by the terms as follows: 
-    - **7.1.A** Number of consecutive semesters lived at Orion. If a member is not living at Orion and still paying their assessments and dues on time, then their membership continues and seniority will not be impacted. If a member signs a contract and pays the month’s charges 1 month prior to the beginning of the new semester, this will count as the members first semester in the house and would put that person above new members moving in for the new semester.  +    - **7.1.A** For each fall/spring semester living in Orion, the member will  receive 5 pts.  
-    - **7.1.B** Number of consecutive semesters lived in the SHC. If a new member is coming from another SHC house, they will have seniority over new members who have not lived in the SHC. +    - **7.1.B** For each summer living in Orion, the member will receive 3 pts. 
-    - **7.1.C** In the probable event that multiple members have lived at Orion or the SHC for the same amount of semesters, the signing date and time for the original contract period will serve to determine the order of seniority. If members signed their contracts at the same time, seniority will be based on when they request to schedule a signing appointment.+    - **7.1.C** For each fall or spring semester living in the SHC , but outside of Orion, the member will receive 2 pts. 
 +    - **7.1.D** For each summer semester living in the SHC, but outside of Orion, or as an inactive member at Orion, the member will receive 1 pt. 
 +    - **7.1.E** If point totals are equal for two members, then their signing dates will be used to determine whose seniority is higher. If that is the same, then an impartial manner such as drawing straws, flipping a coin, or rolling a die will determine who has higher seniority amongst those individuals. 
  
-  - **7.2** The Membership Officer must establish a list of seniority at least two weeks before Room Picks. The order should announced at the house meeting prior to Room Picks. Changes may be made during the two weeks to account for members signing in that period.+  - **7.2** The Membership Officer must establish a list of seniority at least two weeks before Room Picks. The order should be announced at the house meeting prior to Room Picks. Changes may be made during the two weeks to account for members signing in that period.
  
-  - **7.3** Fall room picks will be done no later than July 15.  Room picks may be redone if seniority changes, and the redo is voted on at a house meeting. There will be no more than two redos for Room Picks after the original Room Picks in April, regardless of changes in seniority.+  - **7.3** Fall room picks will be solidified no later than July 15, barring extreme circumstances. Room Picks may be redone if seniority changes, and the redo is voted on at a house meeting. There will be no more than two redos for Room Picks after the original Room Picks, which should be completed prior to June 1, regardless of changes in seniority.
  
-  - **7.4** New room picks should be done annually, preferably in Summer. If a spot is open, any member may elect to move into that room, but they will not be granted room security of their new or old room.+  - **7.4** New room picks should be done annually, preferably in Summer. 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.
  
   - **7.5** Once a member has moved into a room, they cannot be bumped out of that room except in the following cases:   - **7.5** Once a member has moved into a room, they cannot be bumped out of that room except in the following cases:
-    - **7.5.A** A member fails to sign a contract by Orion’s signing deadline. +    - **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 changes rooms midway through the contract period. They will not be granted security for either room. +    - **7.5.B** A member fails to sign a contract by Orion’s signing deadline. 
-    - **7.5.C** 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, they will not be granted room security, because that member may not be high enough in seniority to be able to pick that room anyway. This prevents a relatively new member from subleasing a desirable room, and being allowed to keep it.+    - **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/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, they will not be granted room security, because that member may not be high enough in seniority to be able to pick that room anyway. This prevents a relatively new member from subleasing a desirable room, and being allowed to keep it.
  
   - **7.6** If two persons lay claim to a double they previously shared, the person with higher seniority remains in the double. A member in a double will be given an opportunity at Room Picks to choose their roommate without regards to seniority.   - **7.6** If two persons lay claim to a double they previously shared, the person with higher seniority remains in the double. A member in a double will be given an opportunity at Room Picks to choose their roommate without regards to seniority.
  
-  - **7.8** 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.+  - **7.7** 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** Once parking is assigned, members must adhere to the parking assignments (unless members agree to switch spots, etc.). 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.+  - **7.8** Once parking is assigned, members must adhere to the parking assignments (unless members agree to switch spots, etc.). 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.
  
-  - **7.10** 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.+  - **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.
  
 ====Article 8: Harassment Policy==== ====Article 8: Harassment Policy====
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     - **8.2.A** Malicious remarks or behavior towards another person. This is to include:     - **8.2.A** Malicious remarks or behavior towards another person. This is to include:
       - **a)** Discriminatory behavior. For example, when harassment is in an active form. Such as pinching, caressing, touching, burning crosses, vandalism, etc.       - **a)** Discriminatory behavior. For example, when harassment is in an active form. Such as pinching, caressing, touching, burning crosses, vandalism, etc.
-      - **a)** Verbal or written insults. Including, but not limited to, discriminatory, offensive, or obscene remarks. For example, the writing or the speaking of derogatory names or comments that refer to the individual's race, creed, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, etc. +      - **b)** Verbal or written insults. Including, but not limited to, discriminatory, offensive, or obscene remarks. For example, the writing or the speaking of derogatory names or comments that refer to the individual's race, creed, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, etc. 
-      - **a)** Explicit verbal threats. When an individual's personal safety is put in jeopardy by the language of another. For example, “I will hit you if you…”, “You had better listen or else…”, “If you do not do what I say I will hurt you…”, etc.+      - **c)** Explicit verbal threats. When an individual's personal safety is put in jeopardy by the language of another. For example, “I will hit you if you…”, “You had better listen or else…”, “If you do not do what I say I will hurt you…”, etc.
     - **8.2.B** Physical intimidation, including manipulative or otherwise inappropriate behavior. Intimidation includes offensive advances (e.g. sexual propositions) or inappropriate behavior (e.g. touching, caressing, kissing). This includes actions with or without the threat of punishment for non-compliance and with or without the promise of reward for compliance.     - **8.2.B** Physical intimidation, including manipulative or otherwise inappropriate behavior. Intimidation includes offensive advances (e.g. sexual propositions) or inappropriate behavior (e.g. touching, caressing, kissing). This includes actions with or without the threat of punishment for non-compliance and with or without the promise of reward for compliance.
     - **8.2.C** Unreasonable invasion of a person's privacy.     - **8.2.C** Unreasonable invasion of a person's privacy.
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   - **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:
-    - **8.3.A** The alleged victim may bring the alleged harassment to the House President and have a meeting, including the parties of the facilitator, the alleged harasser and the alleged victim.+    - **8.3.A** The alleged victim, or proxy of the alleged victim, may bring the alleged harassment to a member of the  Conflict Resolution Team and they shall have a meeting, including the Conflict Resolution Team, the alleged harasser and the alleged victim.
     - **8.3.B** The alleged victim may approach the alleged harasser and discuss the problem with that individual.     - **8.3.B** The alleged victim may approach the alleged harasser and discuss the problem with that individual.
-    - **8.3.C** The two parties may choose a mediator, of which both approve, to facilitate a meeting between the alleged victim and the alleged perpetrator. If this is not possible then the House Membership officer will mediate or appoint an individual. This may include a mediator outside of Orion House. +    - **8.3.C** The two parties may choose a mediator, of which both approve, to facilitate a meeting between the alleged victim and the alleged perpetrator. If this is not possible then a member of the Conflict Resolution Team will mediate or appoint an individual. This may include a mediator outside of Orion House. 
-    - **8.3.D** The allegation is documented with the Membership Officer. This documentation is to be confidential and the Membership Officer is the only person having access to the files. This person will grant access to the files to the alleged victim, the alleged harasser and the House Board Representative only.+    - **8.3.D** The allegation is documented with the Membership Officer. This documentation is to be confidential and the Membership Officer is the only person having access to the files. This person will grant access to the files to the alleged victim, the alleged harasser and the Conflict Resolution Team only.
     - **8.3.E** 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.E** 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.F** 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.F**  The alleged victim shall be provided information by the Conflict Resolution Team regarding all possible avenues of reporting the harassment through the SHC. 
-    - **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.+    - **8.3.GDepending on the severity of the harassment, subject to the Conflict Resolution Team, 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.H** 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.
-    - **8.4.A** 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.A** The alleged victim may bring the alleged harassment to the Conflict Resolution Team and have a meeting, including the Conflict Resolution Team, alleged victim and the alleged perpetrator.
     - **8.4.B** The alleged victim may approach the alleged harasser and discuss the problem.     - **8.4.B** The alleged victim may approach the alleged harasser and discuss the problem.
     - **8.4.C** The alleged victim and the alleged harasser are to agree on a mediator to facilitate a meeting between the alleged victim and the alleged harasser.     - **8.4.C** The alleged victim and the alleged harasser are to 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 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 Conflict Resolution Team.
  
-  - **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, or a first allegation determined to be severe, a Conflict Resolution meeting must be held within one week with either the SHC VP of Membership or SHC VP of Education present.
  
   - **8.7** Both the accuser and the alleged accused have the option to appeal to the 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 Conflict Resolution Team meeting with the SHC Officer, or the SHC Membership Committee meeting.
  
   - **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 blocklist managed by the Conflict Resolution Officers. The Blocklist is for persons who have been identified as violators to the House Constitution or someone’s personal safety and comfort. In order for someone to be blocklisted it must be brought to a house vote, UNLESS the person has committed a severe offense, including but not limited to sexual assault, harassment, bullying, and battery.+  - **8.10** The House has a blocklist managed by the Conflict Resolution Officers. The blocklist is for persons who have been identified as violators to the House Constitution or someone’s personal safety and comfort. In order for someone to be blocklisted it must be brought to a house vote, UNLESS the person has committed a severe offense, including but not limited to sexual assault, harassment, bullying, and battery.
     - **8.10.A** The housemate that believes this person should be banned is to go to the conflict resolution team and all will sign the Blocklist Confidentiality Agreement if they want to remain anonymous. If a housemate does not feel comfortable, they can send a proxy in their place.      - **8.10.A** The housemate that believes this person should be banned is to go to the conflict resolution team and all will sign the Blocklist Confidentiality Agreement if they want to remain anonymous. If a housemate does not feel comfortable, they can send a proxy in their place. 
     - **8.10.B** If the Conflict Resolution Team does not feel like the situation is severe, they can divert the person bringing it up at a house vote.     - **8.10.B** If the Conflict Resolution Team does not feel like the situation is severe, they can divert the person bringing it up at a house vote.
-    - **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 Orion for [pre-determined reason between all parties involved]".+    - **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 Orion 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.     - **8.10.D** Once banned, they, their photo, and a brief yet clear reason is added to the Blocklist Document.
  
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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. Any visiting pet needs to be approved in an appropriate vote, that specifies the length of stay and which housemate is responsible for the pet’s care.   - **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 the length of stay and which housemate is responsible for the pet’s care.
  
-  - **10.3** Orion shall not house more than one pet per every seven assessments, however, with a three-fourths majority vote of house members supporting them, an appeal can be made to the Maintenance Vice President and the Maintenance Committee to have one additional pet over the limit.+  - **10.3** Orion shall not house more than one pet per every seven assessments, however, with a three-fourths majority vote of house members supporting them, an appeal can be made to the Vice President of Membership and the Membership Committee to have one additional pet over the limit.
  
   - **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.A** If the house does not vote on the animal, the pet is considered re-approved.+    - **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 semester. The house cannot require the pet owner to remove the pet from the House until then.     - **10.5.B** Re-approval is valid until the beginning of the next semester. The house cannot require the pet owner to remove the pet from the House until then.
     - **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.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 House meeting to remove the animal from the House.     - **10.5.D** If the House does not re-approve the pet, the pet owner has one month from the date of the House meeting 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 Facilities Officer may require that the pet be removed before one month.+    - **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.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.     - **10.5.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 Maintenance Officer and the pet owner to the Maintenance Vice President prior to the pet taking residence in the House. This Pet Agreement must specify that the pet owner is financially and otherwise responsible for any damage the pet causes to the house and that the pet owner has alternate housing plans for the pet.+  - **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 financially and otherwise responsible for any damage the pet causes to the house and that the pet owner has alternate housing plans for the pet.
  
   - **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** Upon request of the membership, the pet owner must provide proof that the pet has been treated for parasites or other health issues. Failure to treat the pet or provide proof of treatment may result in removal of the animal.+  - **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 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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 ====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.
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   - **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.
     - **11.3.A** 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.A** 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** The Chore Checker will also create a door duty list (not open sign up, assigned by the CC), keeping in mind logistics (ensuring at least one guy in each time slot).+    - **11.3.B** The Chore Checker will also create a door duty list, keeping in mind logistics (ensuring at least one member who has previously worked door duty is in each time slot).
     - **11.3.C** Any participating member who does not complete their specific duty as defined by the Chore Checker shall receive a fine of $10.     - **11.3.C** Any participating member who does not complete their specific duty as defined by the Chore Checker shall receive a fine of $10.
  
-  - **11.4** A party is subject to being stopped or cancelled 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 cancelled due to personal reasons that lie outside of the reasons listed in this section.+  - **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 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 distribution of alcohol will be BYOB (bring your own booze).   - **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 must designate a person or peoples to act as a “kegmaster”. The responsibility of this job will be to ensure that any person consuming from the house alcohol is a member or special guest of the house and is of legal standing. The other responsibility of the kegmaster is to ensure that no one adds additional alcohol or other substances to the communal alcohol source.+    - **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 must designate a person or peoples 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 guest of the house and is of legal standing. The other responsibility of the kegmaster is to ensure that no one adds additional alcohol or other substances to the communal alcohol source.
     - **11.6.B** The house may never use budgeted house funds to buy alcohol. However, recycling money may be used to buy house kegs or booze. If sufficient recycling money is not available, it is recommended that the house not provide house alcohol for a party, until funds become available.     - **11.6.B** The house may never use budgeted house funds to buy alcohol. However, recycling money may be used to buy house kegs or booze. If sufficient recycling money is not available, it is recommended that the house not provide house alcohol for a party, until funds become available.
  
-  - **11.7** Any hard copy or electronic invitations must only be made available in a private or a secret setting. Any distribution of the party information or description to public forums is strictly prohibited. Examples of prohibited distribution methods include open Facebook events, coffeehouses, or campus billboards.+  - **11.7** Advertisement of alcohol or controlled substances is strictly prohibited. Advertisements for parties posted in any public area are strictly prohibited. Inviting friends to a party through social networking websites is allowed as long as invitations remain private and the party is posted as a secret or invite-only event.
  
 ====Article 12: Miscellaneous==== ====Article 12: Miscellaneous====
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     - **12.4.A** The house will vote on quiet hours at the beginning of each semester, ensuring that quiet hours begin later during the weekends.     - **12.4.A** The house will vote on quiet hours at the beginning of each semester, ensuring that quiet hours begin later during the weekends.
     - **12.4.B** In the week before and during finals week, more restrictive quiet hours may be enacted.     - **12.4.B** In the week before and during 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 may propose a fine for the violating member to the conflict resolution team, not to exceed $10 (for the first offence).+    - **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 a fine for the violating member to the conflict resolution team, not to exceed $10 (for the first offense).
     - **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.     - **12.4.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.
  
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   - **12.6 Paint Policy**   - **12.6 Paint Policy**
     - **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.     - **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.
-    - **12.6.B** Any Member who decides to paint their room in any way, will be subject to a house vote to determine whether the room needs to be repainted by that member at the end of that member’s tenure, for the sake of attractiveness and viability for future members of a particular room. The Facilities Officer will be responsible for bringing this concern before the house at a regularly scheduled house meeting.+      - **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 in a timely manner, sanctions shall be discussed at the next regular house meeting. 
 +    - **12.6.B** Any Member who decides to paint their room in any way, will be subject to a house vote to determine whether the room needs to be repainted by that member at the end of that member’s tenure, for the sake of attractiveness and viability for future members of a particular room. The Facilities Officer will be responsible for bringing this concern before the house at a regularly scheduled house meeting no later than one month prior to the painter’s move out date.
       - **a)** 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.       - **a)** 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.
-      - **a)** 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. +      - **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 shares, to be given to the house for labor and materials. 
-      - **a)** 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 the room on their own; the temporary use/hiring of SHC salaried staff and preferred SHC subcontractors; and the delegation of work to a member needing to fulfill work week or house improvement hours, etc. The color of paint used to repaint a resident’s room will be neutral in nature and at the discretion of the House.+      - **c)** 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 the room before the new resident moves. This can include, but is not limited to: repainting the room on their own; the temporary use/hiring of SHC salaried staff and preferred SHC subcontractors; and the delegation of work to a member needing to fulfill work week or house improvement hours, etc. The color of paint used to repaint a resident’s room will be neutral in nature and at the discretion of the House.
  
   - **12.7 Energy Conservation**   - **12.7 Energy Conservation**
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     - **12.7.B** Showers should not exceed 20 minutes in length, for the purpose of water conservation and bathroom availability.     - **12.7.B** Showers should not exceed 20 minutes in length, for the purpose of water conservation and bathroom availability.
     - **12.7.C** Members should only wash full loads of laundry, because washing small loads wastes water.     - **12.7.C** Members should only wash full loads of laundry, because washing small loads wastes water.
-    - **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, 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.+    - **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, 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, or designee thereof, may adjust the thermostat; any member who has been found to adjust the thermostat to over 70 degrees will be fined $20.
     - **12.7.E** Members may vote to charge for personal appliances such as mini-fridges, air conditioning units, and space heaters, as these greatly increase electricity costs.     - **12.7.E** Members may vote to charge for personal appliances such as mini-fridges, air conditioning units, and space heaters, as these greatly increase electricity costs.
     - **12.7.F** 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.     - **12.7.F** 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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   - **13.1** This Constitution may be amended by a two-thirds vote during a regular house meeting which has quorum present. (Quorum is defined as 50% of current membership plus one).   - **13.1** This Constitution may be amended by a two-thirds vote during a regular house meeting which has quorum present. (Quorum is defined as 50% of current membership plus one).
  
-  - **13.2** Any amendments which pass are edited into the House Constitution by the Board Representative. An updated version of the House Constitution will be given to the SHC Vice President of Education by either the House Education Officer or House Secretary. +  - **13.2** Any amendments which pass are edited into the House Constitution by the Board Representative. An updated version of the House Constitution will be given to the SHC Vice President of Education by the House Education Officer. 
  
 ====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, the membership is generally empowered to make all decisions and policies on house matters.   - **14.1** This Constitution supersedes all previous constitutions and all policies at variance with it. Except where delimited in this Constitution, the membership is generally empowered to make all decisions and policies on house matters.
  
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