Article I: Purpose and Scope of these Bylaws

Section 1: Governing Documents

This Chapter of Alpha Phi Omega shall be governed by the National Articles of Incorporation of Alpha Phi Omega, the National Bylaws, the Standard Chapter Articles of Association of Alpha Phi Omega, the Rules and Regulations of the University of Kentucky, and any official Chapter Standing Policies.

Section 2: Purpose and Scope

The purpose of these Bylaws is to define the regulations and operating procedures of the Alpha Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi Omega. These Bylaws shall supplement and extend the other governing documents in respect to the operations of this Chapter.

Section 3: Deference to Higher Authority

In the event that any provision in these Bylaws conflicts with the provisions of the National Articles of Incorporation, National Bylaws, or the Standard Chapter Articles of Association of Alpha Phi Omega, said provision of these Bylaws shall be void. In the event that any provision in these Bylaws conflicts with the Rules and Regulations of the University of Kentucky, or in the event that any provision in the National Articles of Incorporation, National Bylaws, and Standard Chapter Articles of Association of Alpha Phi Omega conflicts with the Rules and Regulations of the University of Kentucky, the Rules and Regulations of the University of Kentucky shall take precedence.

UPDATES:

4-26-17: Grievance Procedure has been updated so that the Grievance Committee doesn't have to report the grievance to the entire E-Board, only the appropriate officers. Ben out!

3-7-17: Change to the duties of Historian, VPL, VPM, President, Parliamentarian, and Advisory Chair. Addition of Grievance and Paparazzi Committees. Change to Associate Dues. Addition of Other Elected Positions. Change to Suspension and Expulsion Procedures.

2-1-17: Change in Standing Policy, Pledge Requirements (Section I, Clause 2, B 2) to reflect the addition of LAUNCH, lessening of service hours, and lessening of meeting requirements. "Attend 2 Big/Little events" was also removed.

1-10-17: Bylaws updated to reflect change of requirements for returning to active from inactive status (Article II, Section 5, Clause 2). Code of Conduct was updated to add the extended Grievance Procedure.

9-13-16: Standing Policy updated to reflect changes made to the Pledge Interview requirements.

5-10-2016: Bylaws updated to reflect changed made end of school year 2016. Changes include updates to duties of VPs of Fellowship and Historian, addition of a Formal Chair clause, an update to Convention reimbursement in the Standing Policy, and a change to the reimbursement policy in the Financial Policy. Elysha out!

2-2-2016: Standing Policy updated to reflect changes made to the Big/Little program made on 2-2-2016.

1-3-2016: Bylaws updated to reflect changes made Fall 2015.

10-20-2015: Bylaws changed to reflect edition of the Code of Conduct on 10-20-2015.

9-24-2015: Abridged Standing Policy added.

9-23-2015: Bylaws changed to reflect approval of changes from 9-22-2015.

7-13-2015: Abridged Bylaws are complete.

7-6-2015: Website goes live to the chapter! Some pages are still incomplete.