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house_documents:constitutions:orion [2025/06/02 15:30] – [Article 7: Seniority] eo_orionhouse_documents:constitutions:orion [2026/05/09 11:16] (current) – [Article 8: Harassment Policy] eo_orion
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     - **b)** Touring the House     - **b)** Touring the House
     - **c)** Attending a House event     - **c)** Attending a House event
-    - **d)** Attending a regular House Meeting for a minimum of 1 hour+    - **d)** Attending a regular House Meeting
     - **e)** Being approved by a unanimous vote at a house meeting with a quorum present, or online by a unanimous vote of a majority of current house members.     - **e)** Being approved by a unanimous vote at a house meeting with a quorum present, or online by a unanimous vote of a majority of current house members.
     - **f)** Making a full payment of their SHC member dues and shares     - **f)** Making a full payment of their SHC member dues and shares
     - **g)** Signing a membership agreement, and     - **g)** Signing a membership agreement, and
     - **h)** Establishment of residence within the House,      - **h)** Establishment of residence within the House, 
-  - in that order. Prospective members must also show a willingness to live in an intentional community and agree with our established house norms. Members must also be members of the Spartan Housing Cooperative and obey its policies and by-laws. All of these conditions must be completed before membership is valid.+  - in that order. ideally. Prospective members must also show a willingness to live in an intentional community and agree with our established house norms. Members must also be members of the Spartan Housing Cooperative and obey its policies and by-laws. All of these conditions must be completed before membership is valid.
  
   - **1.2** Any person who agrees to fulfill the conditions of the House membership agreement shall be eligible for membership. No person shall be denied membership on the grounds of race, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, family status, disability, or political preference. If the house feels like a prospective member has displayed any forms of intentional or unintentional racism, sexism, homophobia, bigotry, transphobia or any further forms of offensive comments or hate speech, this is grounds for denial.   - **1.2** Any person who agrees to fulfill the conditions of the House membership agreement shall be eligible for membership. No person shall be denied membership on the grounds of race, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, family status, disability, or political preference. If the house feels like a prospective member has displayed any forms of intentional or unintentional racism, sexism, homophobia, bigotry, transphobia or any further forms of offensive comments or hate speech, this is grounds for denial.
  
-  - **1.3** Members are required to sign membership agreements that coincide with the Spartan Housing Cooperative membership agreement dates, unless otherwise approved by the House and the SHC Board of Directors. All members who join after the beginning of the membership agreement date will pay the complete membership fee and share, but other charges will be made proportional to the amount of time left in the school year. Members leaving before their membership agreement expires are financially obligated to pay the monthly member assessment and the advertising costs (if needed) to fill their position. This obligation does not expire until a replacement signs a membership agreement.+  - **1.3** Members are required to sign membership agreements that coincide with the Spartan Housing Cooperative membership agreement dates, unless otherwise approved by the House and the SHC Board of Directors. All members who join after the beginning of the membership agreement date will pay the complete membership fee and share, but other charges will be made proportional to the amount of time left in the contract year. Members leaving before their membership agreement expires are financially obligated to pay the monthly member assessment and the advertising costs (if needed) to fill their position. This obligation does not expire until a replacement signs a membership agreement.
  
   - **1.4** Members who pay their house dues will be considered ‘members for life’, but only current residents under membership agreement will be considered ‘current members’ and allowed to vote on all matters.   - **1.4** Members who pay their house dues will be considered ‘members for life’, but only current residents under membership agreement will be considered ‘current members’ and allowed to vote on all matters.
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     - **4.7.L** Take minutes at every regular House meeting.     - **4.7.L** Take minutes at every regular House meeting.
     - **4.7.M** Receive 3 chore credit points per week.     - **4.7.M** Receive 3 chore credit points per week.
 +    - **4.7.N** Orion House shall always display the flag of a marginalized/oppressed peoples that shall be rotated on a monthly basis. 
  
   - **4.8** The Facilities Officer must:   - **4.8** The Facilities Officer must:
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     - **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.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** 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.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** 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.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. No house money shall be spent on meat, unless for special occasions that exclude red meat, must be voted on prior to purchase.
     - **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.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** Attempt to accommodate the requests of the membership by buying requested items, whenever budgetarily possible and beneficial to members.     - **5.4.G** Attempt to accommodate the requests of the membership by buying requested items, whenever budgetarily possible and beneficial to members.
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   - **5.9** Keeper of the Compost, must:   - **5.9** Keeper of the Compost, must:
-    - **5.9.A** Dump the compost two times weekly, or whenever needed.+    - **5.9.A** Take the compost bucket to Eastside Lansing Compost once a week, or whenever needed.
     - **5.9.B** Manage the compost area whenever needed.     - **5.9.B** Manage the compost area whenever needed.
     - **5.9.C** Wash the bucket as needed.     - **5.9.C** Wash the bucket as needed.
-    - **5.9.D** Be credited 2 chore credit hours per week.+    - **5.9.D** Be credited 1 chore credit hours per week.
  
   - **5.10** The 2 SHC Office Laborers, must:   - **5.10** The 2 SHC Office Laborers, must:
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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.G** Depending 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. 
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   - **10.10** If a pet breaks something and you know without reasonable doubt that it was that pet, it is the liability of the pet’s owner. Otherwise, if something in your broken in your room, it is your own liability.   - **10.10** If a pet breaks something and you know without reasonable doubt that it was that pet, it is the liability of the pet’s owner. Otherwise, if something in your broken in your room, it is your own liability.
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 ====Article 11: Party Policy==== ====Article 11: Party Policy====
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     - **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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   - **12.8 Gun Policy**   - **12.8 Gun Policy**
   - Members shall not bring any of the following items into the house: firearms, ammunition, explosives, or any inherently dangerous property.    - Members shall not bring any of the following items into the house: firearms, ammunition, explosives, or any inherently dangerous property. 
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 ====Article 13: Amendments==== ====Article 13: Amendments====
   - **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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