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The purpose of the association shall be to provide room and board to its members at low cost. The reason for such an association is to provide an hospitable and educational living experience where members are encouraged to grow through cooperative living. Members are encouraged to acquire new skills that will benefit them as individuals and the House as a whole. | The purpose of the association shall be to provide room and board to its members at low cost. The reason for such an association is to provide an hospitable and educational living experience where members are encouraged to grow through cooperative living. Members are encouraged to acquire new skills that will benefit them as individuals and the House as a whole. | ||
- | 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 MSU-Student | + | 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 |
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+ | ====Article 1: Definitions==== | ||
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====Article 1: Membership==== | ====Article 1: Membership==== | ||
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- **g)** Signing a membership agreement, and | - **g)** Signing a membership agreement, and | ||
- **h)** Establishment of residence within the House, | - **h)** Establishment of residence within the House, | ||
- | - in that order. Prospective members must also show a willingness to live in an intentional community and agree with our established house norms. Members must also be members of the MSU Student | + | - in that order. Prospective members must also show a willingness to live in an intentional community and agree with our established house norms. Members must also be members of the Spartan |
- **1.2** Any person who agrees to fulfill the conditions of the House membership agreement shall be eligible for membership. No person shall be denied membership on the grounds of race, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, | - **1.2** Any person who agrees to fulfill the conditions of the House membership agreement shall be eligible for membership. No person shall be denied membership on the grounds of race, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, | ||
- | - **1.3** Members are required to sign membership agreements that coincide with the Student | + | - **1.3** Members are required to sign membership agreements that coincide with the Spartan |
- **1.4** Members who pay their house dues will be considered ‘members for life’, but only current residents under membership agreement will be considered ‘current members’ and allowed to vote on all matters. | - **1.4** Members who pay their house dues will be considered ‘members for life’, but only current residents under membership agreement will be considered ‘current members’ and allowed to vote on all matters. | ||
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- **3.1** Attendance at all meetings is mandatory for all current members. (See Article 2.2 for exceptions). Meetings will be held biweekly and on a regular schedule set at the start of each semester. | - **3.1** Attendance at all meetings is mandatory for all current members. (See Article 2.2 for exceptions). Meetings will be held biweekly and on a regular schedule set at the start of each semester. | ||
- | - **3.2** The House is governed under this constitution. The House is empowered to make day to day decisions and policies as long as they do not conflict with this constitution, | + | - **3.2** The House is governed under this constitution. The House is empowered to make day to day decisions and policies as long as they do not conflict with this constitution, |
- **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. | ||
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- **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. | ||
- | - **3.12** For the sake of time, discussion during the Constitution/ | + | - **3.12** For the sake of time, discussion during the Constitution/ |
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+ | - **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. | ||
====Article 4: House Officers==== | ====Article 4: House Officers==== | ||
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- **4.4.A** All House Officers must meet bi-weekly. Each must report progress on any committee level work they’ve been tasked with, as well as any updates on house level projects/ | - **4.4.A** All House Officers must meet bi-weekly. Each must report progress on any committee level work they’ve been tasked with, as well as any updates on house level projects/ | ||
- | - **4.5** The Board of Directors Representative must: | + | - **4.5** The Board of Directors Representative/House President |
- | - **4.5.A** Vote for Orion House at all SHC BoD meetings. House members are encouraged to attend board meetings at their discretion. | + | - **4.5.A** Vote for Orion House at all SHC BoD meetings. |
- | - **4.5.B** Electronically post the agenda for each house meeting at least 3 days prior to the meeting. Members are expected to contribute to the agenda with any topics they wish to discuss. | + | - **4.5.B** Electronically post the agenda for each house meeting at least 3 days prior to the meeting. |
- | - **4.5.C** Sit on one of the SHC standing committees and work with the Finance Officer pay any fines assessed to the House for non-attendance of any SHC meetings. | + | - **4.5.C** Sit on one of the SHC standing committees and work with the Finance Officer |
- | - **4.5.D** Be considered a Director of SHC and is charged to act in the best interests of the House and SHC. | + | - **4.5.D** Be familiar with the SHC Bylaws, Board Policy Manual, and Code of Operations. They will be a reference for issues members have with SHC and their policy and practices. |
- | - **4.5.E** Put every effort into getting the membership’s input on all SHC issues. | + | - **4.5.E** Be the default house member to speak with the authorities during an emergency. If the Board Representative is under the age of 21, they must assign a replacement ahead of time to speak with the authorities in a house party situation. |
- | - **4.5.F** Be familiar with the SHC By-Laws, Board Policy Manual, and Code of Operations. They will be a reference for issues members have with SHC and their policy and practices. | + | - **4.5.F** Be a veteran member of the house, if at all possible. |
- | - **4.5.G** Be familiar with any policies monitored at the last board meeting. | + | - **4.5.G** Facilitate the first house meeting of the contract period. Any member may volunteer to facilitate a house meeting, by announcing they’d like to at the previous meeting. The Board Representative serves as the default facilitator. |
- | - **4.5.H** Be the default house member to speak with the authorities during an emergency. If the Board Representative is under the age of 21, they must assign a replacement ahead of time to speak with the authorities in a house party situation. | + | - **4.5.H** Understand the definition of harassment and must work with the Membership Officer in fulfilling the obligations of the procedure if the need arises. |
- | - **4.5.I** Be a veteran member of the house, if at all possible. | + | - **4.5.I** Maintain the House Google Drive, keeping it organized and up to date. |
- | - **4.5.J** Facilitate the first house meeting of the contract period. Any member may volunteer to facilitate a house meeting, by announcing they’d like to at the previous meeting. The Board Representative serves as the default facilitator. | + | - **4.5.J** Keep track of meeting absences, and report those to the Finance Officer when fines are needed to be given. |
- | - **4.5.K** Understand the definition of harassment and must work with the Membership Officer in fulfilling the obligations of the procedure if the need arises. | + | - **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** Maintain the House Google Drive, keeping it organized and up to date. | + | - **4.5.L** Be an administrator for the House Discord |
- | - **4.5.M** Keep track of meeting absences, and report those to the Finance Officer when fines are needed to be given. | + | - **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.N** 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.N** Receive 3 chore credit points per week. |
- | - **4.5.O** Be an administrator for the House Facebook | + | - **4.5.O** Work as a conflict |
- | - **4.5.P** 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.Q** Receive 3 chore credit points per week. | + | |
- | - **4.5.R** Conflict | + | |
- **4.6** The Finance Officer must: | - **4.6** The Finance Officer must: | ||
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- **4.6.E** Keep the house checkbook for the appropriate year. They must ensure that the checkbook for the inactive year is held at the SHC. They may also distribute a checkbook or debit card to the House Steward, if they are a signer on the Orion bank account. | - **4.6.E** Keep the house checkbook for the appropriate year. They must ensure that the checkbook for the inactive year is held at the SHC. They may also distribute a checkbook or debit card to the House Steward, if they are a signer on the Orion bank account. | ||
- **4.6.F** Be given all receipts by the House Steward to complete the House Reconciliation by the 15th of each month (for the previous month.) | - **4.6.F** Be given all receipts by the House Steward to complete the House Reconciliation by the 15th of each month (for the previous month.) | ||
- | - **4.6.G** Make the House records available to any member who wishes to see them. This includes posting a copy of the semester budget on the Facebook Page and Google Drive. | + | - **4.6.G** Make the House records available to any member who wishes to see them. This includes posting a copy of the semester budget on the Discord |
- **4.6.H** The Finance Officer must also make the records available to the SHC Finance Manager and Corporate Treasurer if necessary. | - **4.6.H** The Finance Officer must also make the records available to the SHC Finance Manager and Corporate Treasurer if necessary. | ||
- | - **4.6.I** Serve as financial spokesperson for the House when dealing with banks, utility companies, suppliers, or the SHC office. | + | - **4.6.I** The Finance Officer shall be responsible for any fines imposed upon the House due to negligence in attending committee meetings. |
- | - **4.6.J** Problems with the House books or House members’ accounts must be brought up at Finance Committee meetings, along with a ledger of all member accounts. | + | - **4.6.J** Keep track of all Recycling Money, and keep it in a secure location. |
- | - **4.6.K** The Finance Officer shall be responsible for any fines imposed upon the House due to negligence in attending committee meetings. | + | - **4.6.K** Towards the end of each month, be given the records of fines and credits from the Chore Checker, and be notified of the members who missed meetings from the House Board Representative, |
- | - **4.6.L** Keep track of all Recycling Money, and keep it in a secure location. | + | - **4.6.L** Post the Charge Sheet on Discord |
- | - **4.6.M** Towards the end of each month, be given the records of fines and credits from the Chore Checker, and be notified of the members who missed meetings from the House Board Representative, | + | - **4.6.M** Be credited 3 chore credit points each week. |
- | - **4.6.N** Post the Charge Sheet on Facebook | + | |
- | - **4.6.O** Bring up the maintenance budget at the house meeting. | + | |
- | - **4.6.P** If at all possible, take time to train the next Finance Officer. | + | |
- | - **4.6.Q** Be a veteran member of the house, if at all possible. | + | |
- | - **4.6.R** The Finance Officer should have some background in accounting, mathematics, | + | |
- | - **4.6.S** Be credited 3 chore credit points each week. | + | |
- **4.7** The Education Officer must: | - **4.7** The Education Officer must: | ||
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- **4.7.C** Attend all Education meetings or send a substitute. Any fines for not attending will be charged to their account. | - **4.7.C** Attend all Education meetings or send a substitute. Any fines for not attending will be charged to their account. | ||
- **4.7.D** Contributing to or coordinating the contributions of Orion House to the Pine Press. | - **4.7.D** Contributing to or coordinating the contributions of Orion House to the Pine Press. | ||
- | - **4.7.E** | + | - **4.7.E** |
- **4.7.F** Update the house on the Pine Press, important points from committee discussions, | - **4.7.F** Update the house on the Pine Press, important points from committee discussions, | ||
- **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 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.H** | + | - **4.7.H** |
- **4.7.I** Should be able to open the floor for house discussion/ | - **4.7.I** Should be able to open the floor for house discussion/ | ||
- **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 Facebook group. | + | - **4.7.K** Be an administrator on the House Discord. |
- **4.7.L** Receive 3 chore credit points per week. | - **4.7.L** Receive 3 chore credit points per week. | ||
- | - **4.7.M** Conflict manager | ||
- **4.8** The Facilities Officer must: | - **4.8** The Facilities Officer must: | ||
- **4.8.A** Be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the physical House. | - **4.8.A** Be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the physical House. | ||
- **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** | + | - **4.8.C** |
- | - **4.8.D** Keep a complete set of duplicate keys in a place that is secure, but accessible to all housemates. | + | - **4.8.D** Keep a complete set of duplicate keys in a place that is secure, but accessible to all housemates. |
- | - **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 s/he 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 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. |
- | - **4.8.G** Keep track of all House work and repairs and record these in the House maintenance log and report any irregularities to the SHC Executive Vice-President. | + | - **4.8.G** Notify, as a primary responsibility, |
- | - **4.8.H** Notify, as a primary responsibility, | + | - **4.8.H** Officers should be able to answer Code-related questions regarding appliances, maintenance, |
- | - **4.8.I** Officers should be able to answer Code-related questions regarding | + | - **4.8.I** Consult with the House Finance Officer to determine the budget. |
- | - **4.8.J** Consult with the House Finance Officer to determine | + | - **4.8.J** Be a point of reference for minor preventative maintenance. |
- | - **4.8.K** Train the House members to do minor preventative maintenance, which the building and appliances need regularly. | + | - **4.8.K** Prepare for the Fire and City inspections. This entails attending the inspection dates with city officials and taking the initiative to bring the house into compliance. |
- | - **4.8.L** Coordinate with the Chore Checker at least one (and no more than two) work weeks each semester. A list of activities for the work week(end) must be presented at a House meeting prior to the work week(end). Anyone that does not participate will be fined. | + | - **4.8.L** Set the house thermostat to no higher than 70 degrees in the winter (68 is recommended). |
- | - **4.8.M** Prepare for the Fire and City inspections. This entails attending the inspection dates with city officials and taking the initiative to bring the house into compliance. | + | - **4.8.M** Ensure that all of the smoke detectors and fire extinguishers in the House are in proper working condition, and that the House has the proper distribution of them. |
- | - **4.8.N** Consult the House on a house improvement project that will be covered by the yearly Maintenance Grant. It is a very important duty of the Maintenance Officer to ensure that at least one grant per year is given to Orion. | + | - **4.8.N** Inform the membership of and post an emergency fire escape plan in a common area. |
- | - **4.8.O** Set the house thermostat to no higher than 70 degrees in the winter (68 is recommended). | + | - **4.8.O** Should be aware of and able to inform their house on major SHC capital |
- | - **4.8.P** Ensure that all of the smoke detectors and fire extinguishers in the House are in proper working condition, and that the House has the proper distribution of them. | + | - **4.8.P** With the help of the Interim Coordinator, |
- | - **4.8.Q** Inform the membership of and post an emergency fire escape plan in a common area. | + | - **4.8.Q** Serve as a backup to the Interim Coordinator in making certain all members have room and House keys. |
- | - **4.8.R** Keep a log of the House furniture and its condition. Assessment of furniture in members’ rooms will be updated each time someone moves out, and an assessment of common area furniture will be done at the end of each contract period. Major damage to a piece of Orion furniture shall be charged to the member’s account, if they are at fault. | + | - **4.8.R** Receive 3 chore credit points per week. House can vote to lower chore credits if the Facilities Officer |
- | - **4.8.S** Should be aware of and able to inform their house on major SHC capital | + | |
- | - **4.8.T** With the help of the Interim Coordinator, | + | |
- | - **4.8.U** Serve as a backup to the Interim Coordinator in making certain all members have room and House keys. | + | |
- | - **4.8.V** Receive 3 chore credit points per week. House can vote to lower chore credits if maintenance officer | + | |
- **4.9** The Membership Officer must: | - **4.9** The Membership Officer must: | ||
- **4.9.A** As a primary responsibility, | - **4.9.A** As a primary responsibility, | ||
- | - **4.9.B** | + | - **4.9.B** |
- | - **4.9.C** Attend all SHC Membership Committee meetings to learn and share knowledge of how to find new members. | + | - **4.9.C** Should |
- | - **4.9.D** Should be able to report | + | - **4.9.D** Attend all SHC Membership Committee meetings to learn and share knowledge of how to find new members. |
- | - **4.9.E** Put new members’ names on the appropriate mail slot. The Membership Officer is responsible for ensuring each new member has a copy of the House Constitution and any other documents that may be useful in orienting a new member. | + | - **4.9.E** Report |
- | - **4.9.F** Be aware of any policies enforced upon the House (i.e. pet policy, guest policy, harassment policy). | + | - **4.9.F** Put new members’ names on the appropriate mail slot. |
- | - **4.9.G** Understand the definition of harassment and must work with the House President in fulfilling the obligations of the procedure | + | - **4.9.G** Be aware of any policies enforced upon the House (i.e. pet policy, guest policy, harassment policy). |
- | - **4.9.H** Conflict | + | - **4.9.H** Understand the definition of harassment and must work with the House President in fulfilling the obligations of the Harassment Policy |
- | - **4.9.I** Should be able to lead discussions on house culture/ | + | - **4.9.I** Work as a Conflict |
- | - **4.9.J** Schedule room picks and keeping track of house seniority as laid out in Article 5. | + | - **4.9.J** Lead discussions on House culture/ |
- | - **4.9.K** 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.K** Schedule room picks and keeping track of house seniority as laid out in Article 5. |
+ | - **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. | ||
====Article 5: Other House Positions==== | ====Article 5: Other House Positions==== | ||
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- **5.3.M** Be credited 4 chore points per week. | - **5.3.M** Be credited 4 chore points per week. | ||
- | - **5.4** House Shopper, must: | + | - **5.4** House Steward, must: |
- | - **5.4.A** The house shopper | + | - **5.4.A** The House Steward |
- **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 s/he chooses to use a house checkbook 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 Shopper | + | - **5.4.C** Be compensated for gas in the form of $10 rent credit per month, unless the Steward |
- | - **5.4.D** Consult with the Finance Officer regarding an appropriate food budget, at the start of each term. Furthermore, | + | - **5.4.D** Consult with the Finance Officer regarding an appropriate food budget, at the start of each term. Furthermore, |
- **5.4.E** Ensure that all primary food staples are stocked every week, which include, but are not limited to: milk, eggs, butter/ | - **5.4.E** Ensure that all primary food staples are stocked every week, which include, but are not limited to: milk, eggs, butter/ | ||
- **5.4.F** Attempt to accommodate the requests of the membership by buying requested items, whenever budgetarily possible and beneficial to members. | - **5.4.F** Attempt to accommodate the requests of the membership by buying requested items, whenever budgetarily possible and beneficial to members. | ||
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- **5.5.C** Submit all recycling money to the Finance Officer with a receipt within two days of the recycling trip. | - **5.5.C** Submit all recycling money to the Finance Officer with a receipt within two days of the recycling trip. | ||
- **5.5.D** Be compensated for gas in the form of a $5/driver monthly rent credit, unless the Recycler fails to complete their duties. | - **5.5.D** Be compensated for gas in the form of a $5/driver monthly rent credit, unless the Recycler fails to complete their duties. | ||
- | - **5.5.E** Be credited | + | - **5.5.E** Be credited |
====Article 6: Chores and Financial Obligations==== | ====Article 6: Chores and Financial Obligations==== | ||
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====Article 7: Seniority==== | ====Article 7: Seniority==== | ||
- **7.1** Seniority will be based on: | - **7.1** Seniority will be based on: | ||
- | - **7.1.A** Number of consecutive semesters lived at Orion. | + | - **7.1.A** Number of consecutive semesters lived at Orion. |
- **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** 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.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. | + | - **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. |
- | - **7.2** The Orion contract signing deadline (for maintenance | + | - **7.2** The Membership Officer must establish a list of seniority |
- | - **7.3** | + | - **7.3** |
- | - **7.4** | + | - **7.4** |
- | - **7.5** | + | - **7.5** |
+ | - **7.5.A** A member fails to adhere to a payment plan created as a result of a Rent Inquiry. | ||
+ | - **7.5.B** A member | ||
+ | - **7.5.C** A member changes rooms midway through the contract period. They will not be granted security for either room. | ||
+ | - **7.5.D** A member was given their room based on a sublease/ | ||
- | - **7.6** | + | - **7.6** |
- | - **7.6.A** A member | + | |
- | - **7.6.B** A member fails to sign a contract by Orion’s signing deadline. | + | |
- | - **7.6.C** A member changes rooms midway through the contract period. They will not be granted security for either room. | + | |
- | - **7.6.D** A member was given their room based on a sublease/ contract coverage; they did not choose their room at Room Picks. They only retain room security if they have been in that room since the start of the contract period. Otherwise, s/he will not be granted room security, because that member may not be high enough in seniority | + | |
- | - **7.7** If two persons lay claim to a double they previously shared, the person with higher seniority remains in the double. | + | - **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 |
- | - **7.8** A member | + | - **7.9** Once parking is assigned, members must adhere to the parking assignments (unless members agree to switch spots, etc.). If someone |
- | | + | - **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. |
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- | - **7.11** 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==== | ||
- | - **8.1** Harassment is any kind of behavior towards a person which impairs the members full enjoyment of the benefits, climate, or opportunities of MSUSHC. | + | - **8.1** Harassment is any kind of behavior towards a person which impairs the members full enjoyment of the benefits, climate, or opportunities of SHC. |
- **8.2** Harassment may include (but is not limited to) the following: | - **8.2** Harassment may include (but is not limited to) the following: | ||
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- **8.6** After the second allegation, an emergency meeting must be held within one week, with the option of inviting the SHC VP of Membership to facilitate. | - **8.6** After the second allegation, an emergency meeting must be held within one week, with the option of inviting the SHC VP of Membership to facilitate. | ||
- | - **8.7** Both the accuser and the alleged accused have the option to appeal to the MSU SHC Membership Committee. | + | - **8.7** Both the accuser and the alleged accused have the option to appeal to the SHC Membership Committee. |
- **8.8** Sanctions against the alleged harasser will be either fines or eviction, taking into consideration the outcome of the house meeting or the SHC Membership Committee meeting. | - **8.8** Sanctions against the alleged harasser will be either fines or eviction, taking into consideration the outcome of the house meeting or the SHC Membership Committee meeting. | ||
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- **12.1** Smoking of any kind is not allowed in Orion House. | - **12.1** Smoking of any kind is not allowed in Orion House. | ||
- | - **12.2 | + | - **12.2 Internet usage** |
- | - **12.2.A** If any major sporting or other event is going on, such as an MSU football game, that event will take priority over regular television programs, unless those watching the TV do not express interest in the event. | + | |
- | - **12.2.B** Any group of members watching TV may informally vote on the preferred show to watch. | + | |
- | - **12.2.C** The door to common areas (between the tree and checkered rooms) should be closed during quiet hours, and TV should be kept at a low volume. | + | |
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- | - **12.3 | + | |
- | - **12.3.A** All members will have access to house internet. Personal routers are encouraged. | + | |
- **12.3.B** No member shall illegally download content using house internet. | - **12.3.B** No member shall illegally download content using house internet. | ||
- **12.3.C** Members should be considerate in their volume of downloads, as this slows the internet for all members. | - **12.3.C** Members should be considerate in their volume of downloads, as this slows the internet for all members. | ||
- | - **12.4 House Facebook Page** | + | - **12.3 House Discord** |
- | - **12.4.A** The house will maintain a house Facebook | + | - **12.3.A** The house will maintain a House Discord |
- | - **12.4.B** Administrators for the group will be the Membership Officer, Education Officer, and House Board Representative. | + | - **12.3.B** Administrators for the group will be the Membership Officer, Education Officer, and House Board Representative. |
- | - **12.4.C** Only current | + | - **12.3.C** Only current |
- | - **12.4.D** Any member can post on the group about any issue, but should use discretion so as not to crowd the page with unnecessary posts. | + | - **12.3.D** Any member can post on the group about any issue, but should use discretion so as not to crowd the page with unnecessary posts. |
- | - **12.5 Quiet Hours & Music** | + | - **12.4 Quiet Hours & Music** |
- | - **12.5.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. |
- | - **12.5.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. |
- | - **12.5.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 offence). |
- | - **12.5.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. |
- | - **12.6 House Library** | + | - **12.5 House Library** |
- | - **12.6.A** The house will maintain a bookshelf in a common area, for the free usage of all members and guests. | + | - **12.5.A** The house will maintain a bookshelf in a common area, for the free usage of all members and guests. |
- | - **12.6.B** Any member may donate books to the house library, and any member may borrow books freely. Borrowing time should not exceed one month, unless no other member wants the book. | + | - **12.5.B** Any member may donate books to the house library, and any member may borrow books freely. Borrowing time should not exceed one month, unless no other member wants the book. |
- | - **12.6.C** No member shall sell house books for personal profit. | + | - **12.5.C** No member shall sell house books for personal profit. |
- | - **12.6.D** Orion house documents and resources will be kept in the house library. | + | - **12.5.D** Orion house documents and resources will be kept in the house library. |
- | - **12.7 Paint Policy** | + | - **12.6 Paint Policy** |
- | - **12.7.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, 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. |
- | - **12.7.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. | + | - **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 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. | - **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. | ||
- **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; | - **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; | ||
- | - **12.8 PACE Violations** | + | - **12.7 Energy Conservation** |
- | - **12.8.A** In the unfortunate case that Orion is cited for a PACE violation, the charge will be filed under the “Contingency” line item in the house budget. | + | - **12.7.A** All house members are expected to turn off all lights and appliances/ |
- | - **12.8.B** If the violation was a direct result | + | - **12.7.B** Showers should not exceed 20 minutes in length, for the purpose |
+ | - **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, | ||
+ | - **12.7.E** Members may vote to charge for personal appliances such as mini-fridges, | ||
+ | - **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. | ||
- | - **12.9 Energy Conservation** | + | - **12.8 Gun Policy** |
- | - **12.9.A** All house members are expected to turn off all lights and appliances/ | + | |
- | - **12.9.B** Showers should not exceed 20 minutes in length, for the purpose of water conservation and bathroom availability. | + | |
- | - **12.9.C** Members should only wash full loads of laundry, because washing small loads wastes water. | + | |
- | - **12.9.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. | + | |
- | - **12.9.E** Members may vote to charge for personal appliances such as mini-fridges, | + | |
- | - **12.9.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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- Members shall not bring any of the following items into the house: firearms, ammunition, explosives, or any inherently dangerous property. | - Members shall not bring any of the following items into the house: firearms, ammunition, explosives, or any inherently dangerous property. | ||
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- | - **12.11 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 Doc. 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 13: Amendments==== | ====Article 13: Amendments==== | ||
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====Article 14: Scope==== | ====Article 14: Scope==== | ||
- **14.1** This Constitution supersedes all previous constitutions and all policies at variance with it. Except where delimited in this Constitution, | - **14.1** This Constitution supersedes all previous constitutions and all policies at variance with it. Except where delimited in this Constitution, | ||
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+ | ===== House Standing Rules ====== | ||
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