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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.
  
-  - **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).+  - **6.3** 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).
  
   - **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.
  
-  - **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.+  - **6.5** 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). 
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 +  - **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. 
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 +  - **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, 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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   - **8.9** 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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   - **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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