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 ====Article I: Statement of Purpose==== ====Article I: Statement of Purpose====
  
-**Section 1: Name**\\  +**Section 1: Name**\\ 
-This organization shall be known as Raft Hill Cooperative.+This organization shall be known as Raft Hill Cooperative, referred to in short as Raft Hill.
  
-**Section 2: Purpose**\\ +**Section 2: Purpose**\\
 The purpose of this organization shall be to create a cohesive bond between the members and to provide social and cultural activities. Further, it is to provide room and board at moderate cost. The purpose of this organization shall be to create a cohesive bond between the members and to provide social and cultural activities. Further, it is to provide room and board at moderate cost.
  
 ====Article II: Nondiscrimination Policy==== ====Article II: Nondiscrimination Policy====
-The membership shall be open to people of all colors and creeds, and persons of all national and political affiliations, without regard to gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, age, or weight. Any person capable of fulfilling their responsibilities to the organization may apply and become a member of Raft Hill Co-Op. + 
- +The membership shall be open to people of all colors and creeds, and persons of all national and political affiliations, without regard to gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, age, or weight. Any person capable of fulfilling their responsibilities to the organization may apply and become a member of Raft Hill Co-Op. Additionally, Raft Hill will provide any accommodations in the interest of health and wellness to members if deemed fair and reasonable by membership and protect its members from threatening and violent behavior.
  
 ====Article III: House Processes==== ====Article III: House Processes====
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   - **Part A**   - **Part A**
-  - Elections shall be held at the first house meeting of each academic term. Each member wishing to hold office shall make a statement explaining why they should be considered for the position. All members shall have an opportunity to question each candidate's credentials before the election takes place.+  - Elections shall be held at the first house meeting of each academic term (i.e., fall semester, spring semester, and summer). Each member wishing to hold office shall make a statement explaining why they should be considered for the position. All members shall have an opportunity to question each candidate's credentials before the election takes place.
      
   - **Part B**   - **Part B**
-  - A plurality of all votes cast shall be necessary to elect with the understanding that a blank vote (or a vote for anyone not in nomination) is not a vote cast. If on the first vote no candidate is elected, then it shall be permissible to eliminate the names of all candidates except the two polling the highest number of votes. In the event of a tie between those candidates, a random drawing shall determine who wins.+  - A majority of all votes cast (i.e., 50 percent of votes cast plus one) shall be necessary to elect with the understanding that a blank vote (or a vote for anyone not in nomination) is not a vote cast. If on the first vote no candidate is elected, then it shall be permissible to eliminate the names of all candidates except the two polling the highest number of votes. In the event of a tie between those candidates, a random drawing shall determine who wins.
      
   - **Part C**   - **Part C**
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 **Section 2: Terms of Office**\\  **Section 2: Terms of Office**\\ 
-All Officers will be elected on a term to term basis.+All Officers will be elected on a term to term basis, as defined in Part A.
  
 **Section 3: Impeachment**\\  **Section 3: Impeachment**\\ 
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   - **Part C**   - **Part C**
-  - Fines may be removed by a vote of the majority (half + 1) of the membership at a house meeting.+  - Fines may be removed by a vote of the majority (i.e., 50 percent + 1) of the voting members attending a house meeting.
      
   - **Part D**   - **Part D**
-      * The purpose of collecting fines is to hold members responsible for their participation in running and maintaining the house and paying their rent on time. +  - The purpose of collecting fines is to hold members responsible for their participation in running and maintaining the house and paying their rent on time. 
-      * Members should avoid fines by trading jobs with other members when they will be absent or otherwise unable to fulfill their responsibilities. +  - Members should avoid fines by trading jobs with other members when they will be absent or otherwise unable to fulfill their responsibilities. 
-      * Fines collected for failing to perform a chore shall be split equally between the person who performed the job (if applicable) and the house.+  - Fines collected for failing to perform a chore shall be paid to the person(s) who performed the job.
  
   - **Part E**   - **Part E**
-  - The fine shall be $5 per point (e.g., the fine for a 2 point job would be $10).+  - The fine shall be $10 per point (e.g., the fine for a 2 point job would be $20).
      
   - **Part F**   - **Part F**
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 **Section 6: Meal Plan** **Section 6: Meal Plan**
-    * The school year meal plan is mandatory for all members. + * The school year meal plan is mandatory for all members. 
-    * All members contribute to the meal plan by paying an equal amount to the food budget and participating in an equal number of job points. + * All members contribute to the meal plan by paying an equal amount to the food budget and participating in an equal number of job points. 
-    * The Raft Hill meal plan is vegetarian. Meat, however, is not banned from the house. + * The Raft Hill meal plan is vegetarian. Meat, however, is not banned from the house. 
-    * The meal plan shall be automatically suspended on university holidays and during university break periods, unless a majority vote is made in favor running the meal plan during any of those periods.+ * The meal plan shall be automatically suspended on university holidays and during university break periods, unless a majority vote is made in favor of running the meal plan during any of those periods. 
  
 ====Article IV: Seniority and Processes Determined by Seniority==== ====Article IV: Seniority and Processes Determined by Seniority====
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   - **Part B**   - **Part B**
   - Seniority is decided by the terms as follows:   - Seniority is decided by the terms as follows:
-        * The person with the highest points has the highest seniority +  - The person with the highest points has the highest seniority. 
-        * For each fall or spring semester living in Raft Hill, the active member will receive 5 pts. +  - For each fall or spring semester living in Raft Hill, the active member will receive 5 pts. 
-        * For each summer living in Raft Hill, the active member will receive 3 pts. +  - For each summer living in Raft Hill, the active member will receive 3 pts. 
-        * For each fall or spring semester living in the SHC , but outside of Raft Hill, the active member will receive 2 pts. +  - For each fall or spring semester living in the SHC , but outside of Raft Hill, the active member will receive 2 pts. 
-        * For each summer semester living in the SHC, but outside of Raft Hill, the active member will receive 1 pt. +  - For each summer semester living in the SHC, but outside of Raft Hill, the active member will receive 1 pt. 
-        * If point totals are equal for two active 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.+  - If point totals are equal for two active 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. 
 +  - Full seniority points for the relevant semester are awarded to members who have spent more than half of that semester living in the house, with exceptions made at house discretion. 
 +  - Each semester a member is not in the house, they lose the number of points associated with that semester (e.g. if a member is gone for the fall, they would lose 5 pts).
  
   - **Part C**   - **Part C**
-  - Time spent away from the house for any purpose shall count as time lived in the house so long as a contract with SHC and Raft Hill is maintained (i.e. rent is paid) and that person’s space is not held by a third party for a total of more than   thirty days (sub-leasing).+  - Time spent away from the house for any purpose shall count as time lived in the house so long as a contract with SHC and Raft Hill is maintained (i.e. rent is paid) and that person’s space is not held by a third party for a total of more than thirty days (sub-leasing).
  
   - **Part D**   - **Part D**
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   - **Part B**   - **Part B**
-  - Rooms are chosen by Seniority at a house meeting. The person with the highest seniority has first choice, second highest has second choice, and so on. The room pick meeting for the following school year and summer shall not take place prior to all the spots being filled (with contracts signed), or April 1st.+  - Rooms are chosen by Seniority at a house meeting. The person with the highest seniority has first choice, second highest has second choice, and so on. The room pick meeting for the following school year and summer shall not take place prior to all the spots being filled (with contracts signed), or April 1st, whichever comes first.
  
   - **Part C**   - **Part C**
-  - Any member that holds a room for three or more consecutive semesters (fall, spring, and summer each count as 1 semester) will gain squatting rights to that room. While a member has squatting rightsthey have first choice for that room, regardless of seniority.+  - Any member that holds a room for three or more consecutive semesters (fall, spring, and summer each count as 1 semester) will gain squatting rights to that room. While a member has squatting rights they have first choice for that room, regardless of seniority.
  
  
   - **Part D: Doubles by Default**   - **Part D: Doubles by Default**
-  - Under this article, no person shall be required to share a double with the member of the opposite sex, unless both parties consent. In the event that all the members who should be involuntarily placed in doubles cannot because of this rule, the person whose seniority is next above those people, shall switch room pick order with the person with the next lowest seniority that will result with issue being resolved.+  - No person shall be required to share a double with the member of the opposite sex, unless both parties consent. In the event that all the members who should be involuntarily placed in doubles cannot because of this rule, the person whose seniority is next above those people, shall switch room pick order with the person with the next lowest seniority that will result in the issue being resolved.
  
  
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 **Section 1: First House Meeting**\\ **Section 1: First House Meeting**\\
 The “First House Meeting” shall take place within a week of the beginning of each semester or contract period after all members have established residency and at a time when all members can be present. The following takes place at the first house meeting: The “First House Meeting” shall take place within a week of the beginning of each semester or contract period after all members have established residency and at a time when all members can be present. The following takes place at the first house meeting:
-  * Election of officers +  * Electing officers 
-  * Job picks +  * Picking jobs 
-  * Voting in the budget+  * Voting on the budget
   * Orientation of new members   * Orientation of new members
-  * Set the timeframes in which jobs are to be completed and inspected and the amount of fines for failing to perform each job.+  * Establishing timeframes in which jobs are to be completed and inspected and the amount of fines for failing to perform each job.
  
 **Section 2: Special House Meeting**\\ **Section 2: Special House Meeting**\\
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         * If a proposal for the constitution amendment did not appear on the meeting agenda 72 hours before the meeting.         * If a proposal for the constitution amendment did not appear on the meeting agenda 72 hours before the meeting.
         * Unless at least 3⁄4 of the membership approves the amendment.         * Unless at least 3⁄4 of the membership approves the amendment.
- +**Part O: Cook (2 points, 2 people per night)**
-====Article VII: Jobs==== +
- +
-**Section 1: Officers**\\ +
-The officers of this organization shall consist of: Treasurer, Steward, Maintenance, Education, Membership, and SHC Board Representative. +
- +
-**Section 2: Philosophy of Jobs**\\ +
-All members shall be responsible for promoting the purpose and spirit of the house; shall cooperate in assisting any officer seeking advice or needing help when their job becomes overwhelming. Shall try to eliminate internal problems, whether they are personality conflicts or something more tangible, and shall provide a healthy living environment for other housemates by being empathetic to each other’s needs without infringing too much on your own. +
- +
-**Section 3: Point System** +
-  * All Raft Hill members must fulfill 6 job points weekly during the academic year. A member shall have as many jobs as is required to meet this criteria. +
-  * The needs of the house may change over time and for that reason the amount of points and responsibilities assigned to each job may be adjusted at a house meeting as members see fit and voted into effect by a simple majority. +
- +
-**Section 4: List of Jobs, Job Descriptions, and Point Values** +
- +
-  - **Part A: House Facilitator (1 point)** +
-  - This is an elected position. +
-        * Run all house meetings. +
-        * Post meeting announcement at least 3 days in advance, ask for agenda items. +
-        * Post meeting agenda 24 hours in advance. +
-        * If quorum is not achieved in a regularly scheduled meeting, the house facilitator may reschedule a new meeting to be held within one week. +
-        * Excuse house members who have given a written notice and valid excuse from regularly scheduled house meetings. +
- +
- +
-  - **Part B: Education (2 point)** +
-  - This is an elected position. The education officer is responsible for: +
-        * Attending all of the Education Committee meetings that are scheduled by the VPE, and being responsible for any fines incurred upon the house due to nonattendance and non-participation. +
-        * Bringing all motions passed at house meetings concerning house constitutions to the VPE within one week of change. +
-        * Handling necessary revisions of the semester work schedule with the assistance of the jobs manager. +
-        * Resolving any disputes that may arise between house members. The house however, shall have final authority in the settlement of disputes. +
-        * Knowing the SHC definition of harassment and procedures to go through if a potential case of harassment arises in the house. Work with house membership officer when harassment issues arise, if necessary. +
- +
-  - **Part C: Jobs Manager (2 point)** +
-  - This is an elected position. The jobs manager is responsible for: +
-        * Proposing a work schedule and fine schedule to house at the first house meeting of each semester. The schedule should take into account the number of members present in the house for that semester and be considerate of people's class and work schedules. +
-        * Handling necessary revisions of the semester work schedule. +
-        * Posting a list of accurate job descriptions within one week after the first house meeting of the semester. +
-        * Reviewing the semester audit of the house books from the SHC treasurer. +
-        * Working with the maintenance officer to organize work holidays. Work holidays must have a scheduled date by the third regularly scheduled house meeting of the semester. +
-        * Check daily to see if jobs have been completed. +
-        * Issue warnings or fines to members who fail to perform jobs or perform jobs poorly. +
-        * Fine members who fail to satisfactorily complete their work weekend jobs. +
- +
-  - **Part D: Treasurer (4 Points)** +
-  - The treasurer shall be elected to complete the following duties for one semester. It is hoped that the incumbent treasurer (if competent) will be re-elected for the following semester so that continuity will be preserved and training of a new treasurer can be avoided. The treasurer shall: +
-        * Shall collect, distribute, and be responsible for all money handled in the interest of the house (paying bills etc.). Shall keep records of all financial transactions and member accounts including receipts for all purchases made by the house. +
-        * Make regular reports to the membership at house meetings. Shall propose a budget, including a tentative room and board rate, for each academic term no later than the second house meeting of the term which will be subject to amendment and approval by a majority vote of the house. +
-        * Shall write profit-loss and operating statements or acquire them from the office and post them in a conspicuous place. Shall insure that house members are aware of the financial condition of the house. +
-        * Shall be house representative to the SHC Finance Committee and be responsible for any fines imposed upon the house due to non-attendance. +
-        * Write up and post a variance report for the preceding semester (or post that which is returned with the audit done by the SHC corporate treasurer), within two weeks of the beginning of a semester. +
-        * Report to the house within the first two weeks of a semester any surpluses or debts that the house developed during the preceding semester, and advise the house on possible actions. +
-        * Keep the house members informed of the status of their accounts. Also, post member balances periodically to use peer pressure to help collect on past due accounts. +
-        * Record fines on members’ accounts as directed by the house facilitator and jobs manager. +
-        * Reconcile house checkbooks with bank statements. +
-        * Monitor purchases made by the stewards and charge to their rent any personal items purchased with house money. +
-        * Make the house records available to any member who wishes to see them. +
-        * Make records available for the filing of tax forms each spring. This includes figures pertinent to a property tax credit and a Michigan gas credit. Prepare and submit all house financial records and documents for an SHC audit following each semester. +
-  +
- +
-  - **Part E: Steward (4)/Purchaser (3) (2 people)** +
-  - This position is elected. They shall be responsible for readiness and availability of food; recipes; ordering of food; purchasing of food; and the organization of food. +
-        * Together, they shall coordinate and post a weekly menu to be followed by the cooks. The stewards shall separate meal food for each day as the farthest degree possible and have the recipes ready, or a cookbook page noted, so that the cooks can easily locate and prepare foods. +
-        * Shall work with the Treasurer to establish and maintain a food budget and strive to stay within the limits set by the membership. +
-        * Take inventory of food and related supplies as necessary and procure sufficient quantities so that semesters may begin and end with reasonable meals and minimum rancor. +
-        * Consult with the treasurer to create the next semester's budget, and propose an amount for a total food budget that the house may vote upon. +
-        * Between semesters, the steward/purchaser should work with the jobs manager and house facilitator to establish an interim work schedule in order to maintain kitchen order and cleanliness. +
-        * Prepare a bulk food order and submit it to the proper SHC channels by the deadline. +
-        * Supervise the purchase of non-food kitchen supplies and other non-food consumable goods (dish towels, toilet paper, lights, etc). +
-        * Regularly take an inventory of all household supplies to make sure we never run out of things the house uses on a regular basis. +
-        * Do all the shopping for the house. Due to the extent of goods to be purchased, it is unlikely the stewards can do their jobs without access to a car. +
-        * Make a reasonable effort to buy house food and supplies at the lowest possible cost, in keeping with the purpose of the house. +
-        * Put all acquired supplies away immediately. The food is to be divided down into house food and meal food. +
-        * The stewards are responsible for organizing and cleaning the refrigerator, discarding spoiled food and wiping up spills as needed. +
-        * The stewards shall also rotate any leftover meal ingredients into house food so that they can be used before they spoil. +
- +
-  - **Part F: Maintenance/Physical Development (6 points)** +
-  - This is an elected position. The maintenance officer shall: +
-        * Ensure that all necessary maintenance is completed on all property under Raft Hill control. +
-        * Act with treasurer and stewards in purchasing the necessary maintenance supplies. +
-        * Obtain all necessary bids for major house repairs. +
-        * Coordinate all house emergencies. +
-        * Represent Raft Hill at all Physical Development committee meetings and be responsible for any fines incurred upon the house due to non-attendance. +
-        * Keep track of all house work and repairs and report any irregularities to the house facilitator and SHC maintenance coordinator. +
-        * Inspect the house on a regular basis and make preparations and facilitate city inspections. +
-        * Report at all house meetings on work accomplished and any problems with the house structure, equipment, and related systems. +
-        * Notify the SHC maintenance coordinator of any maintenance problems which the house is unable to solve within its own budget and skill pool. +
-        * Consult with the house treasurer to determine the size of each semester's maintenance budget. +
-        * Prepare a work weekend list of general improvement tasks, presented to the house by the third house meeting of each semester. +
-        * Make certain that all members have room, and house keys, and keep a complete and easily identifiable duplicate set of keys. +
-        * Research and employ measures to minimize energy loss or waste. +
-        * Oversee organization and order of garage. +
-        * Work with the membership officer to inspect rooms for damage and cleanliness when members move out, and assess fines where appropriate. +
- +
-  - **Part G: Membership (3 points)** +
-  - This is an elected position. The membership officer shall: +
-        * Be in charge of new member recruitment. +
-        * Know the SHC definition of harassment and procedures to go through if a potential case of harassment arises in the house. Work with house education officer when harassment issues arise, if necessary. +
-        * Be in charge of picking up, sorting, and forwarding mail. +
-        * Represent Raft Hill at all Membership Committee meetings and be responsible for any fines imposed upon the house due to non-attendance or non-participation. +
-        * Strive to maintain the house at full capacity. Be proactive to ensure that spaces for future contract periods are filled as soon as possible. During those times of the year when many contracts expire, this may require advertising and extensive correspondence with out-of-town prospective members. This will require cooperation with the SHC officers. +
-        * Coordinate room changes among house members. Work with the maintenance officer to inspect rooms for damage and cleanliness when members move out, and assess fines where appropriate. +
- +
-  - **Part H: SHC Board Representative (2 points)** +
-  - The BOD representative shall be elected for one semester, but it is hoped that this person (if competent), will be re-elected so that they will serve in this position for the entire academic year. The BOD rep position entails knowledge of SHC operations and requires a reasonable amount of training. when a new BOD rep is elected, it is the duty of the previous BOD rep to train the new rep and answer any questions they may have. +
-        * They shall represent the house on the SHC Board of Directors and be responsible for any fines imposed upon the house due to non-attendance or non-participation of these meetings. +
-        * They shall be responsible for keeping house members informed about actions of the SHC Board, and obtain the vote or opinion of house members on issues that will require the representative's vote. +
-        * They shall attend the BOD Retreat(s). +
-        * Attend the meetings of one of the SHC Committees. +
-        * Post a copy of the report from each board meeting in a common area of the house in a timely fashion, for review by house members. +
-        * Attend SHC events and encourage others to do so. +
- +
-  - **Part I: Recycling/Trash (2 Points)** +
-  - This position requires ready access to a car. +
-        * Set up and maintain recycling center. +
-        * Sort recyclables into returnables, curb recycling, and central recycling. +
-        * Put curbside recycling out once per week on the proper day. +
-        * Take other recycling to center at least twice per month. +
-        * Take Michigan 10¢ bottles and cans to the store at least once a month. Turn in receipts and deposit money to the treasurer. +
-        * Educate members on recycling procedures. +
-        * Take the trash containers to the curb in time for collection every week. +
- +
-  - **Part J: Upstairs Housekeeper (3 points)** +
-  - The housekeeper keeps clean the upstairs common areas including the entryway, living room, stairs to the upper floors, and upstairs hallways (both 2nd and 3rd floors). +
-        * Sweep all non-basement floors and stairs once a week. Vacuum/shake rugs weekly and wash when needed. +
-        * Wash all non-basement floors and steps, dust once a month. +
-        * Clean all common areas twice a week. This includes removal of dishes, bottles, cans, trash, etc, and wiping all tables and benches clean. Organize house belongings. Move abandoned articles to a designated place. +
-        * Water plants once per week. +
-        * Empty waste receptacles into the outside trash. +
-        * Straighten, fluff, fold house blankets and pillows. +
- +
-  - **Part K: Basement Housekeeper (3 points)** +
-  - The house keepers are responsible for cleaning all common areas not covered by other chores. This includes the basement dining area, living room, stairs to the first floor, and laundry room. +
-        * Sweep basement floors and basement-to-first-floor stairs once a week. Vacuum/shake rugs weekly and wash when needed. +
-        * Wash all basement floors and basement-to-first-floor steps once a month. +
-        * Clean all common areas twice a week. This includes removal of dishes, bottles, cans, trash, etc, and wiping all tables and benches clean. Organize books, videos etc. Move abandoned articles to a designated place. +
-        * Vacuum and dust. +
-        * Water plants once a week. +
-        * Empty waste receptacles into the outside trash. +
- +
-  - **Part L: Bathroom Cleaner (2 points per cleaning)** +
-        * Clean mirrors. +
-        * Scrub sinks and counters. +
-        * Clean and disinfect floors, toilets, and showers. +
-        * Empty garbage. +
-        * Replenish toilet paper and hand soap for the week as needed. +
-        * Replace hand towels and bathmats. +
- +
-  - **Part M: Outdoors Cleaner (3 points)** +
-  - Responsible for outside maintenance, maintaining the grounds in order to keep the house pretty and in compliance with city code. If house is fined for non-compliance in this area, this person is responsible. +
-  - Outdoor duties: +
-        * Clean up trash on outside property once per week. +
-        * Mow lawn once per week when it's growing. +
-        * Coordinate with house stewards for yard waste bags. +
-        * Clear snow in accordance with City of East Lansing Standards +
-  - Garden maintenance: +
-        * Be knowledgeable about what plants we have in the garden – identification and amount of water needed. +
-        * Pick weeds once per week. +
-        * After 3 hot, dry days in a row, garden should be watered. +
-  - If leaves are falling from the trees: +
-        * Clean gutters on garage when they are full of leaves +
-        * Rake leaves at least once per week, push to lawn next to road for city pickup. +
-        * Be aware of when city leaf pickup is, to have leaves ready for it. Otherwise, dispose in yard waste bag. +
-  - Snow Season: +
-        * Keep the front sidewalk clear of snow and salted once per day. +
-        * Do the same for the area outside the garage door and the path from front door to rear parking lot. +
-        * In case of heavy snowfall, coordinate other housemates to help clear paths. +
- +
-  - **Part N: Kitchen Cleaner (1 point per night)** +
-        * Remove remaining dishes from the common areas. +
-        * Put away all clean dry dishes. +
-        * Clean all dishes, utensils, cutting boards, pots, pans etc. +
-        * If recyclables remain, rinse them and put them in the appropriate bin in the garage. +
-        * Clean the countertops, stovetop, and microwave. +
-        * Wipe down the dining table. +
-        * Scrub the sink with cleanser. +
-        * Wipe off & put away small appliances. +
-        * Sweep & mop the kitchen floor. +
-        * Put away any remaining house food. +
-        * Empty the compost bucket. +
-        * Take out the trash if it is full or almost full. +
-        * Replace kitchen towels and washcloths. +
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-  - **Part O: Cook (2 points, 2 people per night)**+
   - Your job is to correctly, effectively, and deliciously execute the recipes provided by the steward. Also, you should leave the kitchen at least as clean as when you started.   - Your job is to correctly, effectively, and deliciously execute the recipes provided by the steward. Also, you should leave the kitchen at least as clean as when you started.
         * Allow ample time to prepare meals.         * Allow ample time to prepare meals.
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   - a. If the housemate fails to make the needed changes, the housemate will be fined $100, which will be remitted to the general house fund.    - a. If the housemate fails to make the needed changes, the housemate will be fined $100, which will be remitted to the general house fund. 
   - b. The housemate that cleans the room will be credited labor hours toward the next work weekend.   - b. The housemate that cleans the room will be credited labor hours toward the next work weekend.
-  - 2. A housemate that is penalized will only be penalized once – either by the SHC or Raft Hill, whichever cost is greater.+  - 2. A housemate who is penalized will only be penalized once – either by the SHC or Raft Hill, whichever cost is greater.
  
 **Section 6: Personal Items Left Over**\\ **Section 6: Personal Items Left Over**\\
 A housemate that intends to leave personal items from their room at the house, or to give the items to the house must receive house approval.  Housemates that leave items without house approval will be fined at the labor rate to remove/dispose of the items.  If the items cannot be easily removed or disposed of, the house may determine its own penalty or solution. A housemate that intends to leave personal items from their room at the house, or to give the items to the house must receive house approval.  Housemates that leave items without house approval will be fined at the labor rate to remove/dispose of the items.  If the items cannot be easily removed or disposed of, the house may determine its own penalty or solution.
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 +====Article IX: Consent Clause====
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 +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 any time by anyone involved.
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