Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity Inc

“To be eligible for membership, a person has to be a male student who attends any university, college or professional school which has a local chapter of the fraternity, or any member of the teaching staff at such institution, provided further that such a student of member of the teaching staff is of good moral character, and respects the ideals and tradition of the fraternity. In addition, alumni of such institutions of learning are eligible for membership as provided per the organization's constitution. No member of any other social collegiate fraternity shall be eligible for membership in this fraternity, provided, however that this provision shall not be construed to limit the organization's constitution. There are three levels of membership: undergraduate fratres, alumni fratres, and faculty fratres. An undergraduate fratres shall consist of those fratres attending a college or university where there is located a chapter of the fraternity, and of graduate members attending a college or university where there is located a chapter of the fraternity, who have declared to the octagon their intention of continuing or of becoming members of the chapter there located. All undergraduate fratres attending an institution where there is a chapter of the fraternity are members of that chapter. Sufficient and proper grounds being presented to the octagon any undergraduate member not otherwise entitled to alumni status may, at the discretion of the octagon and with the consent of the chapter and chapter advisor, be transferred to alumni status. Inactive status is not recognized. The second level of membership is alumni fratres. Upon graduation or upon leaving college before graduation, an undergraduate frater shall automatically be transferred to alumni status. Upon returning to college where there is an established chapter, he becomes and remains an undergraduates frater until he obtains a degree. The third level of membership is faculty fratres. A faculty fratres shall consist of such duly elected members of the teaching staff at the institution at which a chapter is located as may possess the requisite qualifications for membership in the fraternity. A chapter may propose to the octagon candidates for admission into the fraternity as faculty fratres and that chapter, upon receiving permission from the octagon, may initiate such candidates on behalf of the octagon. Upon initiation, faculty fratres assume the status of alumni fratres.”

“At the annual convention, members elect eight consuls which consist of seven alumni members and one from the undergraduates. Each alumnus consul shall serve two year terms. The alumni consuls are chosen by four candidates one year and three the next. The undergraduate consul only has a one year term. Effective august, 2013, the board of directors will be comprised of 8 alumni, with 4 directors being elected in alternating years.”

“The organization has individual chapters nationwide. The organization's role is to guide these chapters with resources and best practices and not to independently and individually supervise these chapters. While the fraternity does not control or supervise the daily activities of its chapters and their members, the fraternity's bylaws grant disciplinary authority to the board of directors to use at its discretion in the event of a violation of the fraternity's policies and procedures.”

“After receipt of the return, it will be forwarded electronically to board members and officers for their comments within ten days.”

“All officers and board members are required to sign an annual declaration of any conflicts of interest.”

“The salary of the executive director is a decision made by the executive committee based on the organizations situation and salary comparability data. Other officers and other employees' salaries are approved by the executive committee based on recommendations of the executive director.”

“Consistent with the requirements of section 6104(d) of the internal revenue code and regulations thereunder, copies of the irs form 990 and application for exemption, other governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements shall be made available, upon request, in a timely manner, and subject to the charges permitted by law to any individuals who request it. The form 990 is also available on the guidestar website.”

“The oversight or selection process did not change during the tax year.”