====== Alpha Chapter Rules Committee Policy ======
//Fall 2019//
  - Meetings
    - The Chair of the Rules Committee shall determine possible times to meetings to occur, using input from Rules Committee members as to when they are available.
    - Attendance is required at all Rules Committee meetings.
      - Attendance may be excused by the Chair of the Rules Committee.
      - Each additional unexcused absence after one (1) unexcused absence will result in a fine of $5.00, payable to the Chapter Treasurer.
    - The Chair of the Rules Committee shall make every effort to create a time where all members have said that they were available.
  - Duties of the Chair of the Rules Committee
    - The Chair of the Rules Committee shall introduce appeals that have been made to the Rules Committee
    - The Chair of the Rules Committee shall lead discussions of interpreting rules relating to the Chapter.
    - The Chair of the Rules Committee shall delegate responsibilities to other members of the Rules Committee.
    - The Chair of the Rules Committee shall give at least forty-eight (48) hours’ notice of Rule Committee meetings.
    - If the Brothers’ Court Chair position is vacant, the Chair of the Rules Committee shall volunteer to fulfill the duties of the Brothers’ Court Chair until a Brothers’ Court Chair is chosen.
      - The Chair of the Rules Committee shall use the most recently established Brothers’ Court Policy to fulfill the duties.
    - The Chair of the Rules Committee shall be responsible for educating the Active Brotherhood of all National and Chapter official documents.
  - Duties of All Members of the Rules Committee
    - All members shall be responsible for obtaining and having a working knowledge of the Alpha Chapter By-Laws, Alpha Chapter Standing Rules of Order, Alpha Chapter Policies, National By-Laws, and National Policies.
    - Be proactive in evaluating the needs of the Chapter regarding the Alpha Chapter By-Laws.
    - Attend all meetings.
    - Respond to the Chair of the Rules Committee in a timely fashion.
    - Fulfill all duties assigned to them by the Brothers’ Court Chair.
      - If unable to serve on Brothers’ Court due to conflicting interests, the member must notify the Brothers’ Court Chair immediately so that the Brothers’ Court Chair may find a replacement.
    - If a Rules Committee member wishes to resign from the committee, then that member must inform the Rules Chair and President of their intent to resign.
      - Executive Committee and Rules Committee shall, at their next meetings after submission of intent to resign, approve or disapprove the resignation by two-thirds (2/3) vote.
      - Resignation shall be effective upon approval by the Executive Committee and Rules Committee.
  - Interpretation
    - All interpretations of governing documents shall require approval of the majority of the Rules Committee.
    - If an interpretation of governing documents is urgent and a ruling by the Rules Committee is not feasible, then the Chair of the Rules Committee shall form a binding interpretation.
      - If Rules Committee is later able to meet and interpret governing documents, the majority of the Rules Committee may change the official interpretation of the governing documents.
  - Required Documents
    - If a required document is not submitted in a Word Document file to Rules Committee when it is due to Rules Committee, then the offending officer shall be fined $5.00, payable to the Chapter Treasurer.
    - Due Dates shall be given at least forty-eight (48) hours’ notice.
  - Amendments
    - Amendments to this Policy may be made with a properly seconded motion to amend during a general meeting.
    - Amendments require the approval of two-thirds (2/3) of the Active Brotherhood.