Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity Inc

“A member of the fraternity is a man of good moral character who conforms to the ideals of the fraternity, who is eligible for membership therein, and having been elected to membership pursuant to the provisions of the constitution and national bylaws of tau epsilon phi fraternity, as well as the undergraduate chapter bylaws, is granted membership; provided however, that no man shall be eligible for membership who has failed to meet the minimum academic requirements, or who is a member of another collegiate social fraternal organization unless formally released by the other organization while in good standing. Eligibility for membership shall not, in any way, be affected or determined by race, color, religion, age, physical disability, ethnic background, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, or male gender identity based on a consistent and uniform assertion and sincerely held core identity.”

“Undergraduate chapters and alumni associations elect officers and directors at the biennial grand chapter meeting.”

“Any proposed amendment to the constitution, in order to be considered for adoption, must be submitted by an undergraduate chapter or alumni association in good standing in writing to the grand council at least ninety (90) days before the opening date of the next following session of the grand chapter. The grand council, upon receipt of such proposed amendment, shall at least thirty (30) days before the opening date of the next following session of the grand chapter, send a copy of such amendment to each undergraduate chapter and alumni association in good standing. A proposed amendment to the constitution by a majority vote of the grand council shall at least thirty (30) days before the opening date of the next following session of the grand chapter, send a copy of such amendment to each undergraduate chapter and alumni association in good standing. When a proposed amendment to the constitution is required by a change in law, the thirty (30) days advance notice provision in paragraph 'b' of this section shall be waived. The constitution of this fraternity may be amended, repealed, or added to, or new provisions may be adopted by a roll call vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the votes cast, excluding blanks or abstentions. Between the sessions of the grand chapter, an amendment to the constitution may be proposed by the undergraduate chapters and/or the grand council and shall be acted on upon the recommendation of two-thirds (2/3) of all members of the grand council. It may be adopted only by a mail or electronic vote in which all voting members of the grand chapter express approval.”

“The return is reviewed by the executive director, quaestor, and consul prior to filing.”

“Annually each director, officer, employee and volunteer shall complete a disclosure form identifying any relationships, positions or circumstances in which he is involved that he believes could contribute to a conflict of interest. Such relationships, positions or circumstances might include service as a director of or consultant to another nonprofit organization, serving on the board or as an officer to an individual chapter or alumni association or ownership of a business that might provide goods or services to tau epsilon phi fraternity, inc. Any such information regarding the business interests of a director, officer, employee or volunteer, or a family member thereof, shall be treated as confidential and shall generally be made available only to the chair, and any committee appointed to address conflicts of interest, except to the extent additional disclosure is necessary in connection with the implementation of this policy.”

“All forms are available to the public upon request.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”