remove redundant backslashes

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    a. When an event is declared an {{< var glossary.official-chapter-event >}} by Executive Council ({{< var acronyms.ec >}}), all members must {{< var glossary.attend >}} it unless excused by {{< var acronyms.ec >}}. A missed {{< var glossary.official-chapter-event >}} that is not excused will count as an unexcused mandatory event.
       i. Missing a mandatory event without an accepted excuse will count as unexcused.
-      i. A brother who has three unexcused mandatory events in a row must be brought up for standards by the Secretary with the possibility of recommendation for suspension.\
+      i. A brother who has three unexcused mandatory events in a row must be brought up for standards by the Secretary with the possibility of recommendation for suspension.
       i. A brother who has three unexcused mandatory events throughout the semester will be {{< var glossary.staggard >}}.
       i. A brother who has four unexcused mandatory events throughout the semester will be placed on probation until the end of the semester.
       i. A brother who has seven or more unexcused mandatory events throughout the semester will be brought up for standards by the secretary with the possibility of recommendation for suspension.

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 1. If, at any time, an at-large member becomes ineligible to hold office or is elected to an Executive Council ({{< var acronyms.ec >}}) position, that at-large member is immediately removed from office.
 1. Any At-Large Member may be removed for the following reasons:
    a. Failure to perform their duties, including unexcused absence from more than one board meeting per semester.
-   a. Failure to maintain confidentiality of all proceedings of the board.\
+   a. Failure to maintain confidentiality of all proceedings of the board.
    a. Conduct unbecoming of an at-large member or which negatively affects the credibility of the board.
    a. At-large members can only be removed by an {{< var glossary.absolute-supermajority >}} vote of the active chapter ({{< var acronyms.ibl >}} Article V, Section 22(e)).
 
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@
       i. The type of hearing taking place.
 
 1. Upon receiving the notification, the accused has twenty-four hours to submit a plea in writing to the Vice President.
-   a. The possible pleas are {{< var glossary.responsible-plea >}}, {{< var glossary.not-responsible-plea >}}, and {{< var glossary.no-contest-plea >}}.\
+   a. The possible pleas are {{< var glossary.responsible-plea >}}, {{< var glossary.not-responsible-plea >}}, and {{< var glossary.no-contest-plea >}}.
    a. If a plea is not received within the twenty-four hours specified above, a {{< var glossary.no-contest-plea >}} will be entered.
 
 1. After a plea is entered, the Vice President will schedule a time and place for the hearing.

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 1. Evidence will be distributed by the Arbiter between twenty-four and forty-eight hours before the hearing date and time.
 1. The dress at the hearing will be informal.
 1. Witnesses may volunteer to speak on behalf or against the charges.
-   a. The witnesses may volunteer by giving a written message to the Arbiter stating their intent to participate and stance at least three hours before the hearing.\
+   a. The witnesses may volunteer by giving a written message to the Arbiter stating their intent to participate and stance at least three hours before the hearing.
    a. Witnesses will be advised by the Arbiter that they are not to discuss the hearing or the accusation outside of the hearing.
    a. The Arbiter will call the hearing to order.
 
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@
 
 ## Sanctions {#sec-art-0CQQ1DK3}
 
-1. The chapter may issue sanctions within its scope. The following are suggested examples of possible sanctions:\
+1. The chapter may issue sanctions within its scope. The following are suggested examples of possible sanctions:
    a. Counseling
    a. Loss of housing status
    a. Loss of voting privileges

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 1. Officer Elections
    a. Officers will be elected by {{< var glossary.simple-majority >}} vote.
-   a. In the case that no nominee receives a {{< var glossary.simple-majority >}}, there will immediately be another vote between all candidates who received the two highest counts of votes.\
+   a. In the case that no nominee receives a {{< var glossary.simple-majority >}}, there will immediately be another vote between all candidates who received the two highest counts of votes.
    a. Nominations for president and treasurer must be a week before nominations for the other positions in order to make time for {{< var acronyms.cab >}} interviews.

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    a. The chapter will discuss the candidates subject to the following rules:
       i. All candidates will leave the room.
       i. The chapter will be allowed not less than five minutes to discuss.
-      i. If the candidate is elected by white {{< var glossary.ballot >}}, this section does not apply.\
+      i. If the candidate is elected by white {{< var glossary.ballot >}}, this section does not apply.
    a. Pledges will be allowed to vote in the election in direct exception to the above @sec-art-GW6C9D29, Item 2.
 
 1. If an elected position should become vacant:
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@
    a. Fills out Greek Life and International Headquarters ({{< var acronyms.ihq >}}) awards that are due in their term.
    a. Serves as chair of the Bylaw Revision Committee as outlined in @sec-art-YOSPIQLS.
    a. Serves as chair of {{< var acronyms.ec >}} and represents it to the chapter.
-   a. Serves as chair of the Committee Chair Committee ({{< var acronyms.ccc >}}).\
+   a. Serves as chair of the Committee Chair Committee ({{< var acronyms.ccc >}}).
    a. Serves as chair of Standards Board.
    a. May make Ad Hoc Committees at their discretion as defined in @sec-art-VI2T9PVL, Item 3a. o. Must live in the house.
 
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    a. Keeps private all individual account balances except from the brother whose account it is and {{< var acronyms.ec >}}.
    a. Issues enumerated bills for all brothers and New Members at least three times a semester unless otherwise decided by the chapter.
    a. Announces the names of all members on {{< var glossary.financial-probation >}} at each chapter meeting during the Treasurer's Report or before any vote, whichever occurs first.
-   a. Will create a budget following the process outlined in @sec-art-GD7C1K2U.\
+   a. Will create a budget following the process outlined in @sec-art-GD7C1K2U.
    a. Ensures compliance with the General Rules for chapter finances outlined in @sec-art-SKY8T9UM.
    a. Will propose a housing contract to the chapter by the last chapter meeting of each semester with a final version to be approved at the first chapter meeting of the next semester.
    a. Will ensure that all brothers living in the house have signed a housing contract by the second chapter meeting of each semester.
@@ -125,7 +125,7 @@
 1. Scholarship Chair
    a. Performs all duties stated in the {{< var acronyms.ibl >}} Article V, Section 6, paragraph i.
    a. Performs all duties specified by the Greek Life Office, {{< var acronyms.ifc >}}, and the University.
-   a. Will prepare a written scholarship program, submit it to the Office of Greek Life, and pass it as legislation in chapter by the 2nd chapter of their term, containing the following:\
+   a. Will prepare a written scholarship program, submit it to the Office of Greek Life, and pass it as legislation in chapter by the 2nd chapter of their term, containing the following:
       i. A plan for the creation of Scholarship contracts for all brothers.
       i. A plan for ensuring the chapter house is an environment conducive to studying.
       i. A plan for providing incentives for academic achievements.
@@ -157,7 +157,7 @@
 
 1. Historian
    a. Performs all duties stated in the I{{< var acronyms.ibl >}}BL Article V, Section 6, paragraph h.
-   a. Assists alumni relations chair with the alumni database.\
+   a. Assists alumni relations chair with the alumni database.
    a. Ensures that pictures are taken at chapter events.
    a. Will make a yearly scrapbook for the year that they serve, with assistance from the previous historian.
    a. Manages the chapter's online photo and video galleries jointly with the Public Relations Chair.
@@ -195,7 +195,7 @@
    a. Will {{< var glossary.attend >}} all {{< var acronyms.ifc >}} Social Chair meetings.
    a. Serves as a member of {{< var acronyms.ccc >}}.
 
-1. Alumni Relations Chair\
+1. Alumni Relations Chair
    a. Collects materials for and edits the Alumni Newsletter with the help of the Alumni Corporation and sends out the Alumni newsletter before the last day of classes.
    a. Maintains the alumni database.
    a. Serves as chair of the Alumni Relations Committee.
@@ -230,7 +230,7 @@
    a. Will be {{< var glossary.responsible >}} for the direction of all {{< var glossary.special-event-detail >}}s, which may be called at their discretion.
 
 1. Food Steward
-   a. Works with a chef or catering service to maintain a brotherhood meal plan.\
+   a. Works with a chef or catering service to maintain a brotherhood meal plan.
    a. Ensures the service chosen for the meal plan is paid for according to the agreement with the chef or catering service.
    a. Must be on the meal plan.
    a. Works with the Detail Manager to keep public areas in the kitchen clean and ensure proper storage of food.
@@ -301,7 +301,7 @@
 1. Voting
    a. Voting Members
       i. Vice President
-      i. Vice President of Health and Safety\
+      i. Vice President of Health and Safety
       i. Secretary
       i. Treasurer
       i. Marshal
@@ -333,7 +333,7 @@
          1. Assist the chair in the discharge of their duties.
          1. Create a set of goals for the committee at the first meeting of the committee.
          1. Work toward the goals of the committee.
-   b. Operational Committees\
+   b. Operational Committees
       i. Ad hoc committees
          1. The Vice President has the power to make other committees at their discretion.
       i. Budget Committee

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    a. Brothers who have lived in the house during the school year for at least one semester will be allowed the option of moving out in order of pledge class from oldest to most recent, at the discretion of {{< var acronyms.ec >}}.
       i. This option does not apply to any positions listen in @sec-art-71TPHUXH, Item 3
       i. The house may not be dropped below capacity.
-      i. If this method would bring the house below capacity:\
+      i. If this method would bring the house below capacity:
          1. Of the brothers who wish to move out, select the number of brothers that would bring the house to capacity via a mutually acceptable method. If no acceptable method if found, the brothers with the lowest {{< var glossary.roster-number >}}s will move out and the remaining brothers will live in house such that the house is at capacity.
    
    a. If, after application of the method described in @sec-art-C89656BJ, Item 1a, the house is still above capacity, brothers with the lowest {{< var glossary.roster-number >}} will be forced to move out.

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    a. Voting will be done by {{< var glossary.ballot >}} in direct exception to @sec-art-WWI418WD, Item 1b.
 
 1. Certificate of Appreciation:
-   a. May be presented to any person who has demonstrated service of extraordinary care and effort to the chapter.\
+   a. May be presented to any person who has demonstrated service of extraordinary care and effort to the chapter.
    a. Will consist of a certificate of appropriate construction and suitable wording which describes the service for which the certificate is being presented.
    a. Any brother eligible to vote may, at any chapter meeting, nominate any person.
    a. Discussion will be allowed for this award in direct exception to @sec-art-WWI418WD, Item 1c.