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# Chapter Meetings {#sec-art-R50R4PX6}
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## Time {#sec-art-386EGZU4}
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1. The active chapter will meet once per week while school is in session, as required by International Bylaws ({{< var acronyms.ibl >}}) Article V, Section 7, Part A.
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1. The default time for a chapter meeting will be Sunday at 6:30 PM unless legislated otherwise.
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## Excuses {#sec-art-H23EB4B2}
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1. Excuses for chapter meetings must be submitted in writing to the Secretary according to the method and time specified by the Excuse Plan.
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1. Excuses must be approved by a {{< var glossary.simple-majority >}} vote of Executive Council ({{< var acronyms.ec >}}).
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1. Failure to {{< var glossary.attend >}} a chapter meeting without an approved excuse (in accordance with @sec-art-H23EB4B2, Item 1) will count as an unexcused absence.
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## Absences {#sec-art-BUK07FVL}
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1. A brother who has three unexcused absences in a row must be brought up for standards by the Secretary in accordance with Article V, Section 2, Item j.1 of the IBL.
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1. A brother who has three unexcused absences throughout the semester will be {{< var glossary.staggard >}}.
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1. A brother who has four unexcused absences throughout the semester will be placed on {{< var glossary.probation >}} until the end of the semester.
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1. A brother who has seven unexcused absences throughout the semester will be brought up for standards by the Secretary with the possibility of suspension.
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## Rules and Regulations {#sec-art-8XE7XCGC}
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1. All officer reports and communications must be submitted in writing to the Secretary prior to a chapter meeting at a time decided by the Secretary. Emergency reports or communications may be given at the discretion of the presiding officer.
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1. No one will leave any chapter meeting unless excused by the presiding officer.
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1. Any member whose conduct is unbecoming of a brother may be asked to leave the meeting by the presiding officer.
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1. The First Guard will determine and enforce proper dress code at chapter meetings.
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1. At the discretion of the First Guard, entrance to chapter meetings will be conducted according to Ritual.
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1. No guests will be permitted on the first floor or basement of the house during a chapter meeting or the preparation thereof unless permitted by the chair.
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1. There will be no food or drink, with the exception of water in a resealable container, at any chapter meeting, unless the First Guard declares otherwise.
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1. Motions that call for a vote require a {{< var glossary.simple-majority >}} in order to be passed, unless the creator of the motion specifies otherwise.
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