As in effect on August 1, 2024.

Fraternity Regulation 5.1 (Original)

ACTIVE ORGANIZATION ADMINISTRATION / President

Effective August 7, 1973

5.1.1. The following specific duties that are assigned to the active organization president are listed for convenience and to avoid oversights. The listing of these duties in no way relieves the active organization president from any other duty that is specified or implied by the Ritual, Constitution, By-Laws or Rules and Regulations.

5.1.2. The active organization president is responsible for strict compliance with the letter and spirit of the Ritual, Constitution, By-Laws and Rules and Regulations, and for general supervision over the selection of suitable pledges and should be chosen for office with these responsibilities in mind.

5.1.3. He shall appoint such Rushing Committee(s) or Teams as are necessary to conduct the rush activities of the chapter. He shall replace any member of any committee at any time in the interest of the work of securing suitable rushees. Rush committees shall be maintained in active condition throughout the year.

5.1.4. He shall see that all active members take part in entertaining rushees.

5.1.5. He shall arrange to invite each elected rushee to pledgeship.

5.1.6. He shall arrange to secure a definite answer from each elected rushee within a reasonable time after the invitation is extended.

5.1.7. He shall conduct the pledging ceremony and notify the National Office of each pledging (Form A).

5.1.8. He shall appoint the Ritual Committee to take charge of the Initiation Ceremony.

5.1.9. He shall preside over and take part in the Initiation Ceremony.

5.1.10. He shall administer the release oath when required.

5.1.11. He shall report to the National Office of all releases of pledges and of members of the chapter (Form G).

5.1.12. He shall report to the National Office the name of any affiliate following the election and the affiliate’s acceptance of the chapter’s invitation (Form T).

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