ARTICLE I - NAME

Section 1: Henceforth this fraternity shall be known as Lambda Sigma Beta Professional Fraternity of Lake Superior State University.

ARTICLE II - OBJECTIVES

Section 1: The objectives of this Fraternity shall be to:

1.1: Further a spirit of cooperation and friendship among the members of this Fraternity.

1.2: Sponsor activities aimed toward intellectual and social development.

1.3: Maintain close ties with the student body/local community as well as with the Administration of the University, and at the same time promote social, professional, and ethical standards to be used in future life.

ARTICLE III - LAWS

Section 1: The Laws governing this Fraternity shall be this Constitution, and any bylaws approved by the active membership.

Section 2: Bylaws may be amended by a ¾ vote of the total current active membership. A change to a current bylaw must be submitted at a general meeting. Any member in good standing may propose a change in the current bylaws at any time. The member must make a motion and have it second by another active member, the motion will then go into discussion. The motion will than be held over to the next general meeting at which time a vote will be taken. In order for the motion to pass it must be supported by ¾ of the total active membership. If the motion fails only one revote will be allowed.

Section 3: This Fraternity may from time to time pass rules and regulations regarding operation of daily business as long as they are not inconstant with this Constitution and any current bylaws. This will require only a simple majority of active members present at a general/special meeting.

Section 4: A quorum must be present to conduct business. Quorum for any general meeting will count as ½ of the total active membership.

ARTICLE IV - MEMBERSHIP

Section 1: Only those male students currently enrolled at Lake Superior State University in good standing shall be eligible election to membership in this Fraternity as an active member, providing they are not members of any other fraternity in direct competition with this Fraternity. They must hold an overall grade point average of 2.00.

Section 2: Transfer students must meet the above requirements at Lake Superior State University.

Section 3: Membership in Lambda Sigma Beta Fraternity shall be Active (good or bad standing), or Alumni. An active member shall be a student in good standing attending Lake Superior State University, and initiated into Lambda Sigma Beta Fraternity. An alumni member shall be a member who has graduated or left Lake Superior State University, and who has been initiated into membership.

Section 4: All elections to membership shall be by secret ballot. A majority of all active members present and in good standing shall be necessary before membership is attained providing that two or more active members do not object. If two or more active members object to a potential member it will be brought up at a general/special meeting. The two or more members who object will state their objections after discussion, a motion will be made by one of the active members who objects, second by the other. A vote will than be taken by secret ballot. In order for the objection to be overruled a ¾ vote of the total active membership in favor of keeping the potential member is required.

Section 5: If any active member objects to a potential member they must notify the President or Pledge Educator prior to a meeting to discuss and possibly correct the situation by other means. If the situation is not corrected the member may still bring it up for discussion at a meeting.

ARTICLE V - MEETINGS AND ELECTIONS

Section 1: Regular meetings shall be held at least once a week or as prescribed in the bylaws.

Section 2: Special meetings may be called by the President or any two members of the Executive Council by giving 24 hours notice to all active members, unless circumstances deem otherwise.

Section 3: A majority of the active members in good standing shall constitute a quorum for any stated or special meeting of this Fraternity.

Section 4: The elective officers shall be nominated from and elected by the active members in good standing during the first week of the month of April.

Section 5: All officers shall have and maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 and be free of any kind of probation.

Section 6: Nominations shall be opened at least one week before elections are held and shall remain open until the vote is taken.

Section 7: A majority of the members voting shall be necessary to attain an office. If a majority is not reached the candidate receiving the lowest number of votes cast is dropped from the ballot and a revote is taken of the remaining candidates until a majority is received.

Section 8: Except as otherwise provided in this Constitution and bylaws, all meetings shall be conducted according to Robert’s Rules of Order, Revised.

Section 9: All absentee ballots will be produced in writing and presented to any of the Fraternity officers before the start of said meeting. All absentee ballots will contain the motion or point of business in discussion, definite confirmation of the member’s voting preference, and the signature of the designated voter.

ARTICLE VI - OFFICERS AND THEIR DUTIES

Section 1: The elective officers shall be the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Pledge Educator, and must have one full semester of seniority in the Fraternity prior to date of election.

Section 2: All officers shall take office immediately after the elections, and serve until their successors are installed.

Section 3: A petition of 1/3 of the total active members in good standing shall be necessary to raise the question of removing an officer put before the next regular meeting. A ¾ vote of all active members in good standing is required to remove an officer from his office. At the meeting following the reading of the charges, the impeachment issue shall be discussed and voted upon.

Section 4: In the absence of the President, the next highest ranking officer present may call the meeting to order and preside at such meeting. Such officers will be considered acting President. (1st Vice President, 2nd Secretary, 3rd Treasurer)

Section 5: The duties of the officers shall be:

5.1: President’s Duties:
1. To call all meetings to order and preside over them.
2. To act as a liaison between this Fraternity and all administrative and outside offices.
3. To approve all outgoing correspondence.
4. To call special meetings.
5. To enforce strict observance of the laws and polices of this Fraternity.
6. To see that the officers of the Fraternity discharge their duties faithfully. Impartially, accurately, and promptly.
7. To assess fines/punishments. (as under article 8 section 1, or as stated in the bylaws.)
8. To rule on points of order.
9. To assign members to committees of specific tasks.
10. To rule on any imitate issue concerning anything relating to this Fraternity.
11. Shall have no vote unless to break a tie.
12. Shall act as parliamentarian at all meetings.

5.2: Vice President’s Duties:
1. To assume the duties of the President in his absence.
2. To assist the President in the performance of his duties.
3. Act as the chief Public Relations Officer for this Fraternity, at the direction of the President.
4. Act as the representative of the membership at the direction of the President on all official matters.
5. To appoint members to chair event, socials, and other community events.

5.3: Secretary’s Duties:
1. To record all minutes of all the Fraternity meetings, both regular and special.
2. To read the minutes of the proceeding meeting at all fraternity meetings.
3. To handle and save all correspondence of this Fraternity.
4. To inform all active members of the next scheduled meeting.
5. To write up all events, articles, and memos to turn in to the President/Vice President.
6. To perform any duties as directed by the President or Vice President within his duties.

5.3: Treasurer’s Duties
1. Must keep accurate records and control of the Fraternity’s money and financial records.
2. To fulfill all LSSU. regulations and requirements concerning the obligation of the treasurer of an organization.
3. To give financial reports at all meetings.
4. Assure that proper authorization is received before releasing any funds.
5. To perform any duties as directed by the President/ Vice President, within his duties.

5.4: Pledge Educator’s Duties
1. To schedule and organize weekly pledging events.
2. To distribute all appropriate literature, (rule's etc.) to new prospective members.
3. To represent pledges to the membership and enforce any decision made by the membership concerning pledges.
4. To work with the Rush Chairman on recruitment.
5. Will with consent of the Vice President appoint a Rush Chairman.
6. Distribute a current Constitution and bylaws to new members.
7. Act as a PR person under the direction of the Vice President concerning Rush/Pledge activities.
8. Deal with financial issues regarding the pledging process with consent of the Treasurer.

Section 6: Other individuals will be appointed as needed in the by-laws, but shall not sit on the Executive Council.

Section 7: Officers and other officials may resign at any time they feel it necessary to do so, but they must first call a special election to elect a replacement. Their resignation must be submitted in writing to the Executive Council. These special elections will consist of nominations at the special meeting with an election taking place at the next regular meeting. The elected individual will take office immediately after the election.

ARTICLE VIII - EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

Section 1: The Executive Council shall consist of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Pledge Educator.

Section 2: The main function of the Executive Council is to run the day to day business of the Fraternity and to determine disciplinary actions, including fines that are pertaining to the Fraternity.

Section 3: All Executive Council actions are subject to review and revision provided there is ¾ of the total active membership in good standing are in disagreement.

ARTICLE IX - ADVISOR

Section 1: He shall be selected by a vote of all active members in good standing of this Fraternity from among faculty willing to serve in this function.

Section 2: The advisor shall be selected at the first duly called meeting of the fall term. If the advisor resigns, a replacement shall be selected at the next duly called meeting by a ¾ vote of total membership.

Section 3: Business Department preference must be exhausted before searching elsewhere.

ARTICLE X - ASSESSMENTS

Section 1: Dues shall be determined by a majority vote of active members in good standing of Lambda Sigma Beta Fraternity, and shall be set down in the bylaws.

Section 2: Any additional fees may be assessed by a majority vote of members in good standing.

Section 3: All monetary charges shall be in United States funds.

ARTICLE XI - AMENDMENTS

Section 1: All amendments must be submitted in writing to the Executive Council and read by them at the next duly called meeting with a quorum in attendance.

Section 2: Voting on this amendment shall be done at the next duly called meeting with quorum in attendance.

Section 3: A ¾ vote of the entire membership in good standing is needed for the amendment to pass.

Section 4: Only one revote per amendment, at the next duly called meeting with a quorum in attendance is allowed.

ARTICLE X - RATIFICATION

Section 1: This Constitution shall become effective immediately upon acceptance by ¾ vote of the active members in good standing of Lambda Sigma Beta Fraternity.