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# Bylaw Structure {#sec-art-WEX7K9OS}
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## Bylaws as Pertaining to the International Fraternity {#sec-art-5XL0LSV9}
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1. The Bylaws of Beta Nu Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity are adopted as provided for in the International Bylaws {{< var acronyms.ibl >}} of Theta Chi Fraternity (Article V, Section 1).
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1. The bylaws of this chapter will be superseded by the {{< var acronyms.ibl >}} of Theta Chi Fraternity.
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## Amendments {#sec-art-YYQHUMCO}
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1. All proposed amendments to these Bylaws will specify in the motion that they are amendments.
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1. A proposed Amendment may not be voted on unless it has been brought up at least one chapter meeting before or has been available for inspection for at least six days.
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1. A proposed amendment must receive a {{< var glossary.supermajority >}} vote for ratification.
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## Suspension {#sec-art-JKVV6S2J}
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1. Portions of the bylaws may be suspended by {{< var glossary.supermajority >}} vote of the chapter.
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1. Motions to suspend a portion of the bylaws must contain:
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a. To whom the suspension applies.
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a. The time period during which the suspension applies.
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a. The portion to be suspended.
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1. The Executive Council ({{< var acronyms.ec >}}) may issue an {{< var glossary.executive-edict >}} by {{< var glossary.absolute-majority >}} vote in the case of an emergency.
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a. The {{< var glossary.executive-edict >}} will be proposed to the chapter at the next chapter meeting with {{< var glossary.quorum >}} by the Vice President.
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a. The {{< var glossary.executive-edict >}} must be approved by the chapter by a {{< var glossary.supermajority >}} vote in order for the {{< var glossary.executive-edict >}} to remain in effect after the chapter in which it was voted upon.
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## Interpretation {#sec-art-EXPT5HOU}
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1. {{< var acronyms.ec >}} will have the power to interpret these Bylaws by an {{< var glossary.absolute-majority >}} vote. 2. Any brother may bring {{< var acronyms.ec >}} Bylaw Interpretation {{< var glossary.grievance >}}s, in writing, to {{< var acronyms.ec >}}.
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a. All {{< var glossary.grievance >}}s brought to {{< var acronyms.ec >}} will, at all times, be confidential.
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a. The results of the {{< var glossary.grievance >}}s will be announced to the chapter at the next chapter meeting.
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i. {{< var acronyms.ec >}} interpretation is subject to overrule by a {{< var glossary.supermajority >}} vote of the active chapter. A. Voting to overrule an {{< var acronyms.ec >}} interpretation of these Bylaws will be done by {{< var glossary.ballot >}}.
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## Glossary {#sec-art-40HBGT7N}
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1. All highlighted terms are defined in the Glossary section.
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1. The Glossary is a binding section of the bylaws.
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1. Amendments to the Glossary will follow the procedure in @sec-art-YYQHUMCO.
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## Appendices {#sec-art-Q8OV40FK}
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1. This document will have the following appendices:
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a. {{< var acronyms.ec >}} Interpretations
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i. Will contain a record of {{< var acronyms.ec >}} interpretations of the local bylaws.
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i. Interpretations that refer to deprecated parts of the local bylaws may be removed at the discretion of the Vice President.
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i. Items may be added to this appendix by the Vice President.
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a. Standards Rulings
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i. Will contain the choice of trial and results of all Trial Hearings for the purpose of establishing precedent.
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i. All parties will remain anonymous.
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i. Items will be added to this appendix by the Vice President and will include the date that the decision was made.
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i. Items that are over five years old may be removed at the discretion of the Vice President.
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a. Permanent Legislation
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i. Will contain all permanent legislation passed by the chapter.
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i. Upon being passed, permanent legislation will be added to this appendix by the Vice President.
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i. Permanent legislation that is revoked or amended will be removed or changed in this appendix by the Vice President.
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1. Appendices may be amended or removed by the chapter in the same manner as amending the bylaws.
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a. Any amendment that is not approved by the chapter by {{< var glossary.simple-majority >}} will be removed from its appendix.
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