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house_documents:constitutions:orion [2021/07/06 00:30] – mplemented all language revisions, additions, and subtractions approved by the house at the 2021-03-28, 2021-04-11, 2021-05-16, and 2021-05-30 house meetings. Re-numbered sections where necessary eo_orionhouse_documents:constitutions:orion [2023/11/13 20:48] (current) – vp_education
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 Contained in this document is the set of standards and procedures outlining ways of delegating responsibility and authority in a democratic and cooperative manner, in keeping with the purpose of the House and the policies of the Spartan Housing Cooperative. Contained in this document is the set of standards and procedures outlining ways of delegating responsibility and authority in a democratic and cooperative manner, in keeping with the purpose of the House and the policies of the Spartan Housing Cooperative.
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 +This is a living document, and is therefore subject to change.
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     - **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 for a minimum of 1 hour
-    - **e)** Being approved by the membership+    - **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
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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.
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 + - **1.6** To avoid any potential future interpersonal conflicts, we reserve the right to deny any unmarried touring couples who wish to move in together. Exceptions can be made if they are well-known and in good standing with the house membership. 
  
 ====Article 2: Member Responsibilities and Duties==== ====Article 2: Member Responsibilities and Duties====
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       - **a)** Each roommate has the right to privacy and equal use of the room.       - **a)** Each roommate has the right to privacy and equal use of the room.
       - **b)** Each roommate must try to respect the other’s desires regarding lights, noise, and use in general.       - **b)** Each roommate must try to respect the other’s desires regarding lights, noise, and use in general.
-      - **c)** A roommate must obtain explicit permission from their roommate to have an overnight guest in the room each time s/he has a guest.+      - **c)** A roommate must obtain explicit permission from their roommate to have an overnight guest in the room each time they a guest.
     - **2.1.I** Abide by the norms voted on at the beginning of each semester     - **2.1.I** Abide by the norms voted on at the beginning of each semester
       - **a)** Repeated violations of the house norms are grounds for a house-assessed fine, or further disciplinary actions should the need arise.       - **a)** Repeated violations of the house norms are grounds for a house-assessed fine, or further disciplinary actions should the need arise.
  
-  - **2.2** Attendance at meetings is mandatory. Members may be excused from House meetings by submitting written or verbal notice to the House Board Representative 24 hours prior to any House meeting. Excuses should be explained in as much detail as necessary. Authority is given to the House President/Board Representative to approve or dismiss excuses. If the member missing the meeting wishes to contest the “unexcused” status of their absence, it must be put on the agenda for the next house meeting, and be approved by ⅔ membership. Each unapproved excuse shall be considered an unexcused absence.+  - **2.2** Attendance at meetings is mandatory. Members may be excused from House meetings by submitting written or verbal notice to the House Board Representative 24 hours prior to any House meeting. Excuses should be explained in as much detail as necessary. Authority is given to the House President/Board Representative to approve or dismiss excuses. If the member missing the meeting wishes to contest the “unexcused” status of their absence, it must be put on the agenda for the next house meeting, and be approved by ⅔ of the membership. Each unapproved excuse shall be considered an unexcused absence.
  
   - **2.3** Any unexcused absence from a regular house meeting will result in a fine, with consecutive unexcused absences resulting in compounding fines: the first absence is a freebie, second absence $10, third absence $20. If a member misses three consecutive meetings, the membership may vote to evict the member in question. Five absences (consecutive or not) in a semester will also result in the membership being empowered to evict the member.   - **2.3** Any unexcused absence from a regular house meeting will result in a fine, with consecutive unexcused absences resulting in compounding fines: the first absence is a freebie, second absence $10, third absence $20. If a member misses three consecutive meetings, the membership may vote to evict the member in question. Five absences (consecutive or not) in a semester will also result in the membership being empowered to evict the member.
  
-  - **2.4** Members are required to perform a minimum of 4 weekly chore credit points of work duty assigned by the Chore Checker on a weekly basis. A dish duty calendar will also be posted by the Chore Checker. Each member must also complete 1 hour of general house improvement during each of Orion House’s Work Weeks (See Article 4.8.J). Chores and general improvement are required as part of the member’s membership agreement in keeping with the cooperative principle of keeping costs down by substituting labor for capital.+  - **2.4** Members are required to perform a minimum of 4 weekly chore credit points of work duty assigned by the Chore Checker on a weekly basis. A dish duty calendar will also be posted by the Chore Checker. Each member must also complete 1 hour of general house improvement during each of Orion House’s Work Days (See Article 4.8.J). Chores and general improvement are required as part of the member’s membership agreement in keeping with the cooperative principle of keeping costs down by substituting labor for capital.
  
-  - **2.5** If a house member wishes to prematurely break their membership agreement, it is the member’s responsibility to find a replacement. This responsibility will end on the date the replacing member contractually begins their lease. Any potential new member must meet all Orion House membership conditions. In the case of a double room vacancy the potential new member must be approved by the remaining roommate. Any objections must be written out and submitted to the Membership Officer. Any member may also “buy out” of their membership agreement by paying 3 months worth of dues in advance. The member is then no longer obligated to find a replacement for their membership agreement, and the responsibility falls to the house and Membership Officer.+  - **2.5** If a house member wishes to prematurely break their membership agreement, it is the member’s responsibility to find a replacement. This responsibility will end on the date the replacing member contractually begins their contract. Any potential new member must meet all Orion House membership conditions. In the case of a double room vacancy the potential new member must be approved by the remaining roommate. Any objections must be written out and submitted to the Membership Officer. Any member may also “buy out” of their membership agreement by paying 3 months worth of dues in advance. The member is then no longer obligated to find a replacement for their membership agreement, and the responsibility falls to the house and Membership Officer.
  
 ====Article 3: House Meetings==== ====Article 3: House Meetings====
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   - **3.3** At the first House Meeting of each term the House shall offer input on a schedule of the term’s house meetings. A schedule will be posted by the House Board Representative within a week of that first meeting for the whole term. The House Board Representative must post the meeting agendas at least 3 days before each meeting.   - **3.3** At the first House Meeting of each term the House shall offer input on a schedule of the term’s house meetings. A schedule will be posted by the House Board Representative within a week of that first meeting for the whole term. The House Board Representative must post the meeting agendas at least 3 days before each meeting.
  
-  - **3.4** Quorum is defined as a simple majority of all current members of the House, unless otherwise stated. Quorum may be adjusted during summer semester if necessary. Motions passed at regular House meetings with quorum shall be binding on all members, guests, and visitors to Orion House. Quorum will not be required for emergency meetings due to lack of quorum at regular.+  - **3.4** Quorum is defined as a simple majority of all current members of the House, unless otherwise stated. Quorum may be adjusted during summer semester if necessary. Motions passed at regular House meetings with quorum shall be binding on all members, guests, and visitors to Orion House.
  
-  - **3.5** Emergency meetings are defined as regular house meetings (i.e. are mandatory) that are not on the beginning term schedule. Any member along with the House President may call an Emergency Meeting. In the event that the inability to raise quorum has impaired the House’s ability to address issues, the House Board Representative may call a special House meeting by posting the time that is amenable to most members. If quorum is not reached through these efforts, then a 2/3 majority vote of those voting members present will be sufficient to pass motions. Motions passed at an Emergency House Meeting may be overturned by a simple majority at subsequent Regular house meetings where quorum is reached, in order to avoid abuse of special meeting voting rules.+  - **3.5** Emergency meetings are defined as regular house meetings (i.e. are mandatory) that are not on the beginning term schedule. Any member along with the House President may call an Emergency Meeting.  
 +    - **3.5.A** Take an active part in the operation of Orion House;In the event that the inability to raise quorum has impaired the House’s ability to address issues, the House Board Representative may call a special House meeting by posting the time that is amenable to most members. If quorum is not reached through these efforts, then a 2/3 majority vote of those voting members present will be sufficient to pass motions. Motions passed at an Emergency House Meeting may be overturned by a simple majority at subsequent Regular house meetings where quorum is reached, in order to avoid abuse of special meeting voting rules.
  
-  - **3.6** The first Regular House meeting of a contract period must be held within ten days of the move-in date. This date is to be set at the last meeting of the previous contract period.+  - **3.6** The first regular House meeting of a contract period must be held within ten days of the move-in date. This date is to be set at the last meeting of the previous contract period.
  
   - **3.7** If the previous House President is no longer residing in the house at the first meeting of the new contract year, then any member with meeting facilitation experience may facilitate the first meeting of the semester.   - **3.7** If the previous House President is no longer residing in the house at the first meeting of the new contract year, then any member with meeting facilitation experience may facilitate the first meeting of the semester.
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   - **3.8** The following items will be on every House agenda:   - **3.8** The following items will be on every House agenda:
     - Attendance     - Attendance
-    - Rent Inquiry 
     - Fine Appeals     - Fine Appeals
     - Old Business     - Old Business
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   - **3.9** House meetings must not last longer than 2½ hours, unless the meeting is extended by a 2/3 vote of members present.   - **3.9** House meetings must not last longer than 2½ hours, unless the meeting is extended by a 2/3 vote of members present.
  
-  - **3.10** The House Board Representative (or their stand-in) should encourage relevant discussion, facilitate organized problem solving, and demand that disputes be settled with civility. In the event that a discussion becomes so heated that the President is struggling to maintain order, s/he may immediately call for a 5 or 10 minute break, after which time, the membership must vote to continue the same discussion before proceeding. If the argument becomes unruly again, the discussion will be halted and put on the agenda for the next meeting (if necessary), unless the issue absolutely must be resolved at the current meeting.+  - **3.10** The House Board Representative (or their stand-in) should encourage relevant discussion, facilitate organized problem solving, and demand that disputes be settled with civility. In the event that a discussion becomes so heated that the President is struggling to maintain order, they may immediately call for a 5 or 10 minute break, after which time, the membership must vote to continue the same discussion before proceeding. If the argument becomes unruly again, the discussion will be halted and put on the agenda for the next meeting (if necessary), unless the issue absolutely must be resolved at the current meeting.
  
   - **3.11** The facilitator will not vote, except to break a tie. The facilitator still counts toward reaching quorum.   - **3.11** The facilitator will not vote, except to break a tie. The facilitator still counts toward reaching quorum.
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   - **3.13 House Norms**   - **3.13 House Norms**
-  - The house must hold meetings each semester to establish or redefine house norms. House norms are defined in the “Orion House Norms” document in the House Google 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. +  - 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====
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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 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.K** House Board Rep has to inform housemates that the Stalk Doc exists and they should add their information to it in the event of an emergency.     - **4.5.K** House Board Rep has to inform housemates that the Stalk Doc exists and they should add their information to it in the event of an emergency.
     - **4.5.L** Be an administrator for the House Discord Group.     - **4.5.L** Be an administrator for the House Discord Group.
-    - **4.5.M** Assign parking, refrigerator and freezer space at the beginning of each semester, keeping in mind seniority, frequency of car use, and amount of grocery space needed.+    - **4.5.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.
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     - **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.
     - **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 second meeting of the term. 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. 
     - **4.7.H** Update the Orion Constitution on the policy wiki, whenever amendments are made.     - **4.7.H** Update the Orion Constitution on the policy wiki, whenever amendments are made.
     - **4.7.I** Should be able to open the floor for house discussion/education on topics that the Education Committee works on (e.g. consent, bystander intervention, sustainability, mental health) and receive input from housemates. Along with the Membership Officer, they should be able to lead discussions on house culture/health when necessary.     - **4.7.I** Should be able to open the floor for house discussion/education on topics that the Education Committee works on (e.g. consent, bystander intervention, sustainability, mental health) and receive input from housemates. Along with the Membership Officer, they should be able to lead discussions on house culture/health when necessary.
     - **4.7.J** Encourage and lead members in adding to the House’s culture, norms and history     - **4.7.J** Encourage and lead members in adding to the House’s culture, norms and history
     - **4.7.K** Be an administrator on the House Discord.     - **4.7.K** Be an administrator on the House Discord.
-    - **4.7.L** Receive 3 chore credit points per week.+    - **4.7.L** Take minutes at every regular House meeting. 
 +    - **4.7.M** Receive 3 chore credit points per week.
  
   - **4.8** The Facilities Officer must:   - **4.8** The Facilities Officer must:
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     - **4.8.B** Attend all SHC Facilities Committee meetings, or send a replacement. Any fine due to non-attendance will be charged to their account.      - **4.8.B** Attend all SHC Facilities Committee meetings, or send a replacement. Any fine due to non-attendance will be charged to their account. 
     - **4.8.C** Report on recent discussions of the Facilities Committee, and should be able to navigate and share access to documentation within Facilities Google Drive.     - **4.8.C** Report on recent discussions of the Facilities Committee, and should be able to navigate and share access to documentation within Facilities Google Drive.
-    - **4.8.D** Keep a complete set of duplicate keys in a place that is secure, but accessible to all housemates. The Facilities Officer shall be landlord of the Key Condo+    - **4.8.D** Keep a complete set of duplicate keys in a place that is secure, but accessible to all housemates. The Facilities Officer shall be landlord of the Key Condo.
     - **4.8.E** Ensure that all House duties that involve maintenance are done in a proper fashion. The Chore Checker will be notified of any negligence and they may issue a warning. Further negligence will result in a fine.     - **4.8.E** Ensure that all House duties that involve maintenance are done in a proper fashion. The Chore Checker will be notified of any negligence and they may issue a warning. Further negligence will result in a fine.
     - **4.8.F** Determine the need for all maintenance supplies. The Facilities Officer shall be authorized to spend House maintenance funds, with prior consent given by a quorum vote of the house for any purchases over $50, taking care not to deplete the semester’s budget. Budget should be brought to a meeting to discuss funding by the Finance Officer.      - **4.8.F** Determine the need for all maintenance supplies. The Facilities Officer shall be authorized to spend House maintenance funds, with prior consent given by a quorum vote of the house for any purchases over $50, taking care not to deplete the semester’s budget. Budget should be brought to a meeting to discuss funding by the Finance Officer. 
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     - **4.9.A** As a primary responsibility, support the ongoing effort of keeping the House full to capacity. The importance of this task cannot be overemphasized. The entire year is a critical time for membership.     - **4.9.A** As a primary responsibility, support the ongoing effort of keeping the House full to capacity. The importance of this task cannot be overemphasized. The entire year is a critical time for membership.
     - **4.9.B** Ensure that prospective members meet the qualifications for open membership and understand costs and responsibilities.      - **4.9.B** Ensure that prospective members meet the qualifications for open membership and understand costs and responsibilities. 
-    - **4.9.C** Should schedule & conduct tours, membership events, and invite tourees (prospective members) to meetings. (However, any member can give a tour to a prospective member).+    - **4.9.C** Should schedule & conduct tours, membership events, and invite tourees (prospective members) to meetings. (However, any member can give a tour to a prospective member). Whenever possible, the Membership Officer must notify House membership when a prospective member will be at the House 12 hours prior to their arrival.
     - **4.9.D** Attend all SHC Membership Committee meetings to learn and share knowledge of how to find new members. They may send a substitute to the meetings, but will be charged for any fines resulting from non-attendance.     - **4.9.D** Attend all SHC Membership Committee meetings to learn and share knowledge of how to find new members. They may send a substitute to the meetings, but will be charged for any fines resulting from non-attendance.
     - **4.9.E** Report on events being planned (especially mandatory events), dates for the next New Member Orientation and All Member Party, and status of house vacancies/spots filled.     - **4.9.E** Report on events being planned (especially mandatory events), dates for the next New Member Orientation and All Member Party, and status of house vacancies/spots filled.
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     - **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.
     - **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 5. +    - **4.9.K** Schedule room picks and keeping track of house seniority as laid out in Article 7. 
-    - **4.9.L** Receive 4 chore credit points per week in the fall due to increased workload, 3 chore points a week in the spring and summer.+    - **4.9.L** Maintain a binder of House pet information (defined in Section 10.8). 
 +    - **4.9.M** Sort and organize all mail into its designated area. 
 +    - **4.9.N** Be an administrator for the House Discord Group. 
 +    - **4.9.O** Receive 4 chore credit points per week in the fall due to increased workload, 3 chore points a week in the spring and summer.
  
 ====Article 5: Other House Positions==== ====Article 5: Other House Positions====
-  - **5.1** As stated in Article 2.4, members are required to perform 4 weekly chore credit points assigned by the Chore Checker on a weekly basis. All House Officers, as detailed in Article 4, receive 3 weekly chore credit points for their contributions to the house as an officer. +  - **5.1** As stated in Article 2.4, members are required to perform 4 weekly chore credit points assigned by the Chore Checker on a weekly basis. 
  
   - **5.2** Aside from House Officers, there are other positions which earn chore credit points. Members may run for these positions at the start of each term, or whenever a position is otherwise open. Members who are elected into these positions will be expected to perform their outlined duties for the entire semester. The duties of those positions are as followed:   - **5.2** Aside from House Officers, there are other positions which earn chore credit points. Members may run for these positions at the start of each term, or whenever a position is otherwise open. Members who are elected into these positions will be expected to perform their outlined duties for the entire semester. The duties of those positions are as followed:
  
-  - **5.3** Chore Checker, must:+  - **5.3** Chore Checker, must:
     - **5.3.A** Maintain a list of all possible chores to be assigned, ensuring that chores are prioritized and on a rotation.     - **5.3.A** Maintain a list of all possible chores to be assigned, ensuring that chores are prioritized and on a rotation.
     - **5.3.B** At the first house meeting of the term, announce a day and time that weekly chores will be due for the entire semester. Chores will be late after that time.     - **5.3.B** At the first house meeting of the term, announce a day and time that weekly chores will be due for the entire semester. Chores will be late after that time.
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     - **5.3.G** Post a list of all chore descriptions/expectations.     - **5.3.G** Post a list of all chore descriptions/expectations.
     - **5.3.H** Ensure new members know how to do their chores, when to do them, and what the repercussions will be if they fail to do them.     - **5.3.H** Ensure new members know how to do their chores, when to do them, and what the repercussions will be if they fail to do them.
-    - **5.3.I** Keep a binder near the chore board with a detailed description of how to do each of the chores. +    - **5.3.I** Work with the Facilities Officer in determining what duties should be performed during the work week. 
-    - **5.3.J** Work with the Facilities Officer in determining what duties should be performed during the work week. +    - **5.3.J** Create a practical door-duty list for each official house party, keeping practical security in mind for the preferred door duty times. 
-    - **5.3.K** Create a practical door-duty list for each official house party, keeping practical security in mind for the preferred door duty times. +    - **5.3.K** Towards the end of the month, the Chore Checker must report the list of fines/credits to the Finance Officer, along with the annotated chore lists, dish duty sheet and fine/extensions sheets. 
-    - **5.3.L** Towards the end of the month, the Chore Checker must report the list of fines/credits to the Finance Officer, along with the annotated chore lists, dish duty sheet and fine/extensions sheets. +    - **5.3.L** Be credited 4 chore points per week.
-    - **5.3.M** Be credited 4 chore points per week.+
  
   - **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** The House Steward will strive to do house shopping every seven days, unless they request an extension.
-    - **5.4.B** Be a signer on the Orion Bank Accounts, if s/he chooses to use a house checkbook instead of paying on their own and being reimbursed.+    - **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.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 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** 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** 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.
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     - **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.
     - **5.5.E** Be credited 2 chore credit hours per week.     - **5.5.E** Be credited 2 chore credit hours per week.
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 +  - **5.6** Keeper of the Counters, must:
 +    - **5.6.A** Tidy, wipe, and clean the kitchen counters/kitchen table every day.
 +    - **5.6.B** Place unclaimed dishes in the kitchen sink.
 +    - **5.6.C** Be credited 3 chore credit hours per week.
 +  - **5.7** Keeper of the Trash, must:
 +    - **5.7.A** Take out the trash from the Fire Room, Tree Room, second floor hallway, and kitchen on a daily basis or when needed to the dumpster and put a new bag in the trash can afterwards. 
 +    - **5.7.B** Request a new trash can when the current one is in complete disrepair.
 +    - **5.7.C** Hose down the trash cans monthly, or as needed.
 +    - **5.7.D** Be credited 3 chore credit hours per week.
 +  -  **5.8** House Laundry Officer, 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.B** Sweep/mop the laundry room every month. 
 +    - **5.8.C** Be credited 3 chore credit hours per week.
 +
 +  - **5.9** Keeper of the Compost, must:
 +    - **5.9.A** Dump the compost two times weekly, or whenever needed.
 +    - **5.9.B** Manage the compost area whenever needed.
 +    - **5.9.C** Wash the bucket as needed.
 +    - **5.9.D** Be credited 2 chore credit hours per week.
 +
 +  - **5.10** The 2 SHC Office Laborers, must:
 +    - **5.10.A** Spend a SHC-decided number of hours per month laboring for the SHC Office.
 +    - **5.10.B** Be credited 1 chore credit per person per week.
 +
 +//**Seasonal Elected Chores:**//.
 +  - **5.11** The 2 House Gardeners, must:
 +    - **5.11.A** Maintain the house gardens, including but not limited to: watering them when necessary, cleaning out dead stuff, putting down compost, etc.
 +    - **5.11.B** Ensure the yard is clean and in shape.
 +    - **5.11.C** Ensure the lawn is mowed to the standards of the City of East Lansing (under 6 inches always).
 +    - **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.
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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 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.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.
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 ====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:
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   - **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 blacklist managed by the Conflict Resolution Officers. The Blacklist 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 blacklisted 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 Blacklist 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 blacklisted 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 Blacklist Document.+    - **8.10.D** Once banned, they, their photo, and a brief yet clear reason is added to the Blocklist Document.
  
 ====Article 9: Guest Policy==== ====Article 9: Guest Policy====
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 ====Article 10: Pet Policy==== ====Article 10: Pet Policy====
-  - **10.1** We declare ourselves an animal friendly house. By choosing to live in this house, you are agreeing to possibly live with any approved animals. The purpose of the Pet Policy is to allow members to keep uncaged animals while protecting the health and safety of  members, and the physical condition of the house. Dogs that are not ESAs are not allowed in Orion because they are apt to cause extensive damage to the house, and pose a liability in the case of bites. Pet owners must submit a Pet Agreement so the SHC is aware of all pets living in the house and has assurance that every pet has been properly vaccinated. The barriers to submitting a Pet Agreement are low, thus any member that does not register its pets is subject to a harsh penalty by the SHC.+  - **10.1** We declare ourselves an animal friendly house. By choosing to live in this house, you are agreeing to possibly live with any approved animals. The purpose of the Pet Policy is to allow members to keep uncaged animals while protecting the health and safety of members, and the physical condition of the house. Dogs that are not ESAs are not allowed in Orion because they are apt to cause extensive damage to the house, and pose a liability in the case of bites. Pet owners must submit a Pet Agreement so the SHC is aware of all pets living in the house and has assurance that every pet has been properly vaccinated. The barriers to submitting a Pet Agreement are low, thus any member that does not register its pets is subject to a harsh penalty by the SHC.
  
   - **10.2** The term “pet” refers to all cats and other uncaged animals. Dogs are not allowed unless they are an ESA, except for visits. 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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