Gamma Psi By-Laws

Articles:
I--Basic Laws	II--Amendments	III--Membership	IV--Officers
V--Committees	VI--Meetings	VII--Finances	VIII--Records

PREAMBLE

The Gamma Psi Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi Fraternity was chartered and installed at the University of MissouriSt. Louis on April 30, 1972. The purposes of the local chapter, like those of the National Chapter, shall be: to instill in its members desire for selfimprovement; to foster high moral and ethical standards in its members; to encourage and give recognition to scholastic and professional excellence; to cultivate a sense of responsibility and service in its members; to promote the collegiate study of accountancy; and to provide its members with opportunities for association with practicing accountants.

ARTICLE I. BASIC LAWS

SECTION 1. The basic laws of the Gamma Psi Chapter shall be those contained in the Constitution and Bylaws of the National Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi Fraternity. Gamma Psi Chapter, as a subordinate body of the Fraternity, shall be governed and abide by said laws as if they were written herein

SECTION 2. No provisions of the chapter's bylaws shall be enacted or enforced which are contrary to the provisions or intent of the Constitution and Bylaws of the National Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi Fraternity.

SECTION 3. At least three copies of the Constitution and Bylaws of the National Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi Fraternity and the Gamma Psi Chapter's bylaws shall be maintained at all times. One copy shall be placed in the Chapter minute book. One copy shall be in the custody of the Faculty VicePresident. The third copy shall be placed so as to be readily accessible at all times to members of the chapter.

ARTICLE II. AMENDMENTS

SECTION 1. Any action of the National Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi Fraternity, either at a national meeting or by decision of the National Council, which has the effect of amending or revising any part of these chapter bylaws shall be deemed an amendment by the chapter.

SECTION 2. No part of the chapter bylaws shall be amended, suspended, or repealed except by vote of the active members of the chapter. Such action shall require a 2/3 affirmative vote of the active members present at a business or special meeting.
SECTION 3 All amendments voted upon and passed shall immediately be added to the three copies of the chapter bylaws.

ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP SECTION 1. There shall be four classes of membership in the Fraternity as provided for in Article III of the National Bylaws. SECTION 2. Minimum eligibility requirements for membership in the Fraternity shall be as prescribed by Article IV of the National Bylaws. Further, prospective members shall be required to fulfill the following additional requirements. A. Each prospective member shall be invited to join the Fraternity only upon receiving a written invitation from the members of the chapter. B. Prospective members receiving an invitation to join the Fraternity shall be required to serve a one semester probationary period before consideration for initiation into the Fraternity. During the probationary period: (1) Prospective members shall be entitled to participate in all meetings and social and professional functions conducted by the Fraternity. However, they will not be allowed to vote on business matters brought before the members of the chapter for approval by the chapter. (2) Prospective members shall be required to assume the same financial obligations as members of the chapter. (3) Prospective members shall be required to fulfill the following requirements during their probationary period: (a) Attend 3 Business Meetings Attend 3 Professional Meetings Attend the Initiation Banquet Complete 4 Beta Talks (2 actives, 2 Prospectives) Participate in Fundraiser Be a member in 2 other committees Have at least 1 semester left after initiation (b) Committee credit must include membership on one of the following campus/community service committees: Blood Drive Vita Commencement Old Newsboy Day Managerial Tutoring The deadline for committee sign ups shall be the last meeting prior to the meeting at which voting on Prospectives occurs. (4) Prospective members may be required to plan and conduct professional or other projects as deemed appropriate by the members of the chapter. Projects selected by the members of the chapter should be designed to further the goals and objectives of the Fraternity, to familiarize the prospective members with the nature of the professional activities carried on by the chapter, and to enable the members to determine whether prospective members will become active participants in the activities of the chapter. SECTION 3. Upon completion of the probationary period, each prospective member must be approved for initiation by the active members of the chapter. For a prospective member to be initiated, a 2/3 affirmative vote of the active members present shall be required. After membership approval, a prospective member shall be considered to be an active member. SECTION 4. Initiation ceremonies shall be conducted at least once per regular semester. SECTION 5. A person shall be considered to be an active member provided dues are paid within thirty (30) days following due date and he/she fulfills the following participation requirements during each semester: a. Attend 4 Business Meetings Attend 4 Professional Meetings Complete 4 Beta Talks with Prospectives Participate in Fundraiser Be a member in 4 other committees b. Committee credit must include membership on one of the following campus/community service committees: Blood Drive Vita Commencement Old Newsboy Day Managerial Tutoring Active members should sign up for standing committees by the end of the second meeting of the semester. SECTION 6. Members of the Fraternity may be expelled under procedures prescribed _ in Article B of the National Bylaws. SECTION 7. Faculty members and honorary and alumni members shall be excluded from the requirements for membership contained in Article III Section 2 of these chapter bylaws. ARTICLE IV. OFFICERS SECTION 1. Chapter officers and their duties and responsibilities shall be as prescribed in Articles XVII and XVIII of the National Bylaws and the Officer's Handbook. The duties of the chapter secretary shall be divided between a reporting secretary and a recording secretary. The duties of the chapter vicepresident shall be divided between a Committee Vice-President, a Membership Vice-President, and a Vice-President of MIS. SECTION 2. Election of officers shall be held no later than the last meeting of the semester, following the election procedures set down in Article XV of the National Bylaws. Voting for officers shall be in the order of President, Committee Vice-President, Membership Vice-President, MIS Vice-President, Treasurer, Reporting Secretary and Recording Secretary. Write-in nominations for officers shall be permitted. The candidates receiving a majority of all votes cast shall be elected. SECTION 3. Officerselect shall be installed no later than the last meeting of the semester. SECTION 4. In case of a vacancy in an elective office, a special election shall be called to fill such vacancy. A chapter shall have the power to remove an officer from office under procedures set down in Article XVI of the National Bylaws. SECTION 5. Executive board positions shall be held by active members as defined in Article III Section 5. ARTICLE V. COMMITTEES SECTION 1. There shall be four standing committees in the Fraternity: Program, Meetings, Membership and Initiation. The duties of the Program and Meeting Committees shall be assumed by the Executive Committee as part of their planning process. The duties and responsibilities of each committee shall be described in the Officers' Handbook. SECTION 2. The Executive Committee may appoint special committees from time to time, as deemed necessary to transact chapter business. SECTION 3. The Executive Committee shall appoint all committee chairpersons, giving proper consideration to the recommendations of the members of the chapter. The term of appointed chairperson shall be for no more than one year and shall automatically terminate with the annual installation of officers. However, a chairperson may be reappointed any number of times to the same position. SECTION 4. Each committee chairperson may be required to submit an oral report to the Executive Committee before each business or special meeting and/or to the membership during such meetings. At the conclusion of the activities of the committee, the committee chairperson must submit to the Reporting Secretary a brief written report summarizing the activities of the committee. These written reports shall be filed for future reference. SECTION 5. The Executive Committee shall have the power to limit the membership of each committee to a number appropriate for the amount of work to be done. The chairperson(s) of each committee must submit to the Executive Committee a list of individuals serving on his/her (their) committee prior to the deadline for committee signup. The lists shall be used to identify those Prospectives who have not joined a committee so that they can be reminded of the requirements for membership in the Fraternity. ARTICLE VI. MEETINGS SECTION 1. Business meetings shall be held as often as the Executive Committee deems necessary to transact chapter business. Special meetings may be called at any time by the Executive Committee or shall be called upon request of 1/4 of the active members of the chapter, provided that at least one week's notice be given for any such meeting. Professional meetings shall be held as often as the Executive Committee deems appropriate. SECTION 2. A quorum shall be required for the transaction of all chapter business for which a vote of the active members of the chapter is deemed necessary. A quorum shall consist of not less than 1/2 of the active members of the chapter. SECTION 3. The order of business at business and special meetings, unless amended by the Executive Committee, shall be as follows: 1. Roll call 2. Reading and approval of the minutes of the previous meeting 3. Officers Reports 4. Reports from standing committees 5. Reports from special committees 6. Old Business 7. New Business SECTION 4. The order of business at professional meetings, unless amended by the Executive Committee, shall be as follows: 1. Roll call 2. Announcements 3. Professional program SECTION 5. Roberts Rules of Order shall be considered the authority on all questions of parliamentary procedures for the chapter. SECTION 6. In matters voted upon by the chapter, each member shall have one vote and voting by proxy shall not be permitted. The President may vote only in the event of a tie vote of the members of the chapter. ARTICLE VII. FINANCES SECTION 1. Effective January 1, 1984, membership dues shall be voted on at the first meeting of each semester. SECTION 2. Special assessments may be levied upon members of the chapter by the Executive Committee, subjectto approval by a 2/3 affirmative vote of the active members present at a business or special meeting. SECTION 3. Faculty members, honorary members, and alumni members shall be excused from membership dues, but may be required to pay special assessments as deemed necessary, subject to a 2/3 affirmative vote of the active members present at a business or special meeting. SECTION 4. The financial records of the chapter shall be audited at least once a year. ARTICLE VIII. RECORDS SECTION 1. The records of the chapter shall consist of the minute book, membership records, financial records, and such other records as the active members of the chapter deem necessary. ACTIVES Alternative I: requirements for outstanding actives and Prospectives Attend 5 BusinessMeetings Attend 4 Professional meetings Chair 1 committee or serve on Executive Committee Serve on or chair 1 campus/community service committee Serve on 2 other committees Participate in Fundraiser Complete 4 Beta Talks Attend Initiation Banquet Alternative II: Attend 4 Business Meetings Attend 5 Professional Meetings Chair 1 committee or serve on Executive Committee Serve on or chair 1 campus/community service committee Serve on 2 other committees Participate in Fundraiser Complete 4 Beta Talks Attend Initiation Banquet Alternative III: Attend 4 Business Meetings Attend 4 Professional Meetings Chair 1 committee or serve on Executive Committee Serve on or chair 1 campus/community service committee Serve on 3 other committees Participate in Fundraiser Complete 4 Beta Talks Attend Initiation Banquet PROSPECTIVES Attend 4 Business Meetings Attend 4 Professional Meetings Serve on 1 campus/community service committee Serve on 3 other committees Participate in Fundraiser Complete 4 Beta Talks Attend Initiation Banquet