Constitution
Interfraternity Council
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Effective Spring 2014
Preamble
We, the members of the Interfraternity Council of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, do
hereby establish this constitution in order to:
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Establish a set of standards and guidelines for each fraternity to adhere to.
To foster and promote a peaceful and productive coexistence among the Fraternities.
To provide an open forum for the discussion of fraternity related issues.
To promote activities and standards through which the Fraternity community can better itself and
its public image.
5. To give the Fraternity community a self-governing body.
6. To provide various services for its members.
7. To insure cooperation between the University of North Carolina Wilmington and the collective
Fraternities, and to foster relations among them.
Article I. Name
The name of this organization shall be the Interfraternity Council of the University of North Carolina
Wilmington, hereinafter referred to as IFC.
Article II. Affiliation
The Interfraternity Council of the University of North Carolina Wilmington is affiliated with the National
Interfraternity Council (NIC) and is to adhere to all of its standards.
Article III. Purpose
The purpose to this Council is to promote the fraternity community, and to govern the fraternity
community completely within itself.
Section A. The Council shall serve as the representative of general fraternities to the University
Administration.
Section B. The Council shall support the development and maturation of individual fraternity members
and their chapters.
Section C. The Council shall promote intellectual accomplishment and sound scholarship within the
fraternity community.
Section D. The Council shall encourage the importance of rituals, ethics and values, and brotherhood.
Section E. The Council shall provide a medium for exchange of ideas and information between the
general fraternities.
Section F. The Council shall provide such services as may be deemed necessary to the fraternity
community, the Greek community, and the University as a whole.
Section G. The Council shall maintain a judicial committee to hear and decide all matters related to IFC
policies.
Section H. The Council shall adopt such statements of position and policy as may represent member
fraternities to the University community.
Section I. The Council shall serve as a means of communication between persons and agencies in the
University community and member fraternities.
Section J. The Council shall offer the availability of resources and services to member fraternities for
concerns, which they may indicate.
Section K. The Council shall uphold the Greek Community Creed.
Article IV. Adherence
This organization will adhere to all University rules, regulations, and policies, as well as to all local, state,
and federal laws.
Article V. Membership
Section A. Non-exclusionary Membership Clause.
It is the policy of UNCW and the Interfraternity Council that this organization practices an open
membership policy for members of the university community without regard to age, color, disability,
national origin, race, religion, military service member or veteran status, or sexual orientation.
Membership and participation in this student organization must be open to all currently registered
students without regard to gender, unless exempt under Title IX.
Section B. The Council shall be composed of general fraternities with national affiliation. No fraternities
of their members may be excluded because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, or
sexual orientation.
Section C. There shall be three (3) classes of membership in the IFC: Regular, Associate (Colony), and
Interest Group.
1. Interest group members shall be those groups of persons who do not meet the criteria of regular or associate
member class but desire to form a fraternity. Achievement of colony member class shall include
satisfaction of either:
a. Designation as an official colony of any national college fraternity, if so affiliated.
b. Approval by the University of North Carolina Wilmington IFC. Must have a three-fourths (3/4)
vote of the Council.
2. Associate members shall be those colonies of National Interfraternity Council affiliated fraternities,
who fulfill the requirements for regular member class in Subsection 1 above.
3. Regular members shall be those fraternity chapters that possess a charter from a national college
fraternity and must receive recognition from the University of North Carolina Wilmington as an approved
student organization. Achievement of regular member class shall include satisfaction of the following
requirements in colony membership class:
a. Operation for a minimum of six (6) consecutive months immediately prior to application for
regular member class.
b. Consideration of being in good standing with the University of North Carolina Wilmington as a
registered student organization.
c. Maintain the current all-fraternity average for one semester or possess a cumulative grade point
average of the current all-fraternity average.
d. Satisfactory record of participation and attendance at IFC events and meetings.
e. Prove financial security through a current financial statement.
f. No sanctions shall have been brought on the colony.
g. Must secure and maintain a faculty advisor.
h. Must abide by all rules and policies of IFC and the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
i. Must submit semester membership updates to the Office of the Dean of Students, and officer
update when appropriate.
j. Must verify annually, in writing, to the Office of the Dean of Students that no rules for
membership in the organization discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin,
religion, physical disability, or sexual orientation.
k. Must secure that no practice that might be considered hazing by law or the National Fraternity
Council occurs.
Section D. A member is automatically removed from the IFC upon withdrawal of the University of North
Carolina Wilmington recognition by the Chancellor of the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
Article VI. Advisor
The advisor to the Interfraternity Council will be the Greek Affairs Coordinator.
Section A. The Greek Affairs Coordinator (or related positions) of the University of North Carolina
Wilmington shall not have jurisdiction mandating programs, seminars, informational meetings, quotas,
guidelines, or the alike to the IFC. The IFC shall be the only authority to implement mandates and fines
for its members. All previous precedents regarding oversight/interaction shall be null and void.
1. Any recommendations by the staff and/or officers of the University of North Carolina
Wilmington for the afore mentioned items in Article VI, Section A shall be submitted in writing
to the IFC for discussion and/or approval by the IFC and its member chapters.
Section B. The Greek Affairs Coordinator and other staff members of the University of North Carolina
Wilmington shall oversee the IFC for the sole purpose of recommendations. All punishments related to
violations of IFC rules of conduct, the constitution, and the by-laws in reference to undergraduate
members of the IFC shall be implemented at the discretion of the IFC members charged with governing
the IFC. The IFC alone shall be privy to all information conducted therein. Any and all information
requests must be approved by the executive board.
Article VII. Officers
The Executive Branch of the IFC shall consist of the following officers: President, Vice President of
Operations, Vice President of Student Involvement (Public Relations), Vice President of Scholarship and
Community Service, Rush/Recruitment Council, Social Affairs Coordinator, Secretary, and Treasurer
with no more than two members from the same Chapter serving on the Executive Board.
Section A. Any person serving as an IFC officer shall have been an initiate of a national fraternity for at
least one (1) semester prior to his election as an IFC officer. He and his fraternity shall be in good
standing with the IFC and with the University of North Carolina Wilmington, defined as satisfying all
academic, financial, and personal obligations required by them. Furthermore, the council prohibits
individuals to serve as President or Vice President of the Interfraternity Council that are of the same
Chapter. He must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale and remain off of
academic probation for the entire term.
Section B. The duties of the President shall be, but not limited to:
1. Serve as the chief executive officer of the IFC.
2. Represent the IFC to the University community, including, but not limited to, the Student
Government Association, University Administration, and serve as the official spokesman to the
general public.
3. Preside over all meetings.
4. Conduct regular IFC meetings at least once a week during the academic term.
5. Conduct Executive Council meetings or special meetings of the IFC as necessary.
6. Should co-chair a Presidents’ Roundtable once a month with the PHC President.
7. Supervise all activities and operations of the IFC.
8. Enforce the Constitution and by-laws of the IFC.
9. Serve on such University committees and chairmen as necessary.
10. Shall appoint any committees and chairmen as necessary.
11. Must meet with the Greek Affairs Coordinator weekly.
12. Recommend the removal of any officer for failure to discharge his responsibilities.
13. Remove any committee chairmen for failure to discharge his responsibilities.
14. Perform any other duties pertaining to this office.
15. Must be in Wilmington, North Carolina for the summer.
Section C. The duties of the Vice President of Operations shall be, but not limited to:
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Assist the President as may be deemed appropriate.
Assume the responsibilities of the President in his absence.
Preside over the IFC Judicial Board.
Must interpret the IFC Constitution as necessary.
Receive any grievances and conflicts among organizations, administration, professors, and other
student organizations.
Report the complaint to the IFC President.
In the event that the complaint cannot be resolved, the Vice President of Operations will record
the grievance and report it to the President.
After hearing from the injured party, he is to alert the party with whom the complaint is
against/with.
Enforce the Risk Management policies by doing an audit each semester of social events to ensure
that all guidelines have been followed, and forms are received in a timely manner and are correct.
Will meet with the Social and Risk Management chairmen from each fraternity and review the
policies set by the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
11. In the event that the conflict cannot be arbitrated between the parties, the Vice President of
Operations shall use the IFC Judicial Board or contact the University Judicial Board.
12. Must be in Wilmington, North Carolina for the summer.
Section D. The duties of the Vice President of Public Relations shall be, but not limited to:
1. Assist the President as may be deemed appropriate.
2. Shall be responsible for the coordination and supervision of the program athletic events involving
member fraternities.
3. Shall be responsible for the compilation, publication, and distribution of the Greek newsletter,
columns.
4. Shall be responsible for sending information about Greek events to the Seahawk Newspaper, and
any other media deemed necessary, for publication and publicity purposes.
5. Shall archive any Greek information produced, whether by the Greek community, or by local or
national media.
6. Shall be in charge of public relations (e.g. flyers, banners, newspapers, etc.) for IFC and member
fraternities.
Section E. The duties of the Vice President of Scholarship and Community Service shall be, but not
limited to:
1. Assist the President as may be deemed appropriate.
2. Shall be responsible for the promotion and encouragement of scholastic excellence and academic
achievement among fraternity members.
3. Shall develop and maintain an IFC Scholarship Plan and assist chapters with improving academic
standards.
4. Shall be responsible for creating a community service/philanthropic event for IFC to participate
in each semester.
5. Shall assist in the collection of the community service forms.
6. Shall submit publicity materials to the Vice President of Public Relations whenever events are
held.
Section F. The duties of the Rush/Recruitment Council shall be, but not limited to:
1. Assist the President as may be deemed appropriate.
2. Plan, organize, and supervise the membership recruitment program of the IFC on behalf of all the
University of North Carolina Wilmington member fraternities.
3. Be responsible for the publication, coordination, and evaluation of Recruitment each semester.
4. Supervise the functioning of all assistants under his responsibility.
5. Organize and distribute a Greek recruitment publication each year.
6. Explain and clarify IFC recruitment guidelines.
7. Organize displays and tables for orientation sessions.
8. Establish Fall and Spring all-fraternity events.
9. Meet regularly with the individual chapter Recruitment chairmen.
10. Perform any other duties pertaining to this office.
11. Must be in Wilmington, North Carolina during the summer.
Section H. The duties of the Secretary shall be, but not limited to:
1. Assist the President as may be deemed appropriate.
2. Serve as administrator of all IFC records not specifically the responsibility of other officers.
3. Maintain the overall functioning of the Greek Office.
4. Record accurately the minutes of regular IFC meetings and any special meetings of the Council.
Minutes will be distributed to all IFC fraternity boxes within two (2) business days of the IFC
meeting and e-mail minutes to both delegates and fraternity presidents.
5. Prepare an agenda for regular IFC meetings.
6. Conduct any correspondence assigned by the IFC President.
7. Maintain a list of IFC members and check attendance at all meetings. He will alert the Treasurer
of fines for lack of attendance.
8. Serve as custodian of the Constitution, updating if amended is necessary.
9. Must appoint a summer replacement should he not be able to hold regular office hours during the
summer.
10. Perform any other duties pertaining to his office.
Section I. The duties of the Treasurer shall be, but not limited to:
1. Assist the President as may be deemed appropriate.
2. Serve as administrator of all IFC funds including receipt, disbursement, and record keeping
thereof.
3. Prepare for Fall and Spring semesters of each academic year a financial report for the member
fraternities.
4. Prepare a written budget for the executive officers and present it for approval to the IFC at the
beginning and end of each semester.
5. Report the financial status of the IFC at each meeting.
6. Create fundraisers for the IFC.
7. Record all debts and transactions and finalize a comprehensive budget on the computer.
8. Responsible for finding alternative funding for IFC events (e.g. Student Government Association,
grants, special events).
9. Meet with the Treasurers of each of the fraternities in IFC at least two (2) times a semester.
10. The Treasurer is to decide a minimum amount of money that each fraternity is required to raise
for the IFC through fundraising. The Treasurer will plan for this money in the budget and
therefore each chapter will be responsible for that amount to the IFC regardless of whether
fundraising efforts were attempted.
11. Perform any other duties pertaining to his office.
12. Must be in Wilmington, North Carolina during the summer.
Section J. In the event that the President, Vice President of Operations, Vice President of Public
Relations, Vice President of Scholarship and Community Service, member(s) of the Rush/Recruitment
Council, Social Affairs Coordinator, Secretary, or Treasurer is unable to discharge the responsibilities of
his office, a new election shall be held as Article XII calls for.
Section K. In the event of a tie, the IFC Executive Board will have the deciding vote when a tie among
the delegates results.
Article VIII. Legislative
The legislative functions of the IFC shall be accomplished through IFC regular meetings and their
respective delegates.
Section A. The purpose of IFC regular meetings shall be to:
1. Provide a forum for discussion of matters of interest and concern among the member fraternities.
2. Adopt such statements of position and policy as may represent member fraternities to the
University community.
3. Establish regulations governing conduct among member fraternities as organizations and, where
appropriate, individual members in member fraternities.
Section B. Two (2) delegates from each regular, associate, and interest member fraternity will represent
that organization during regular IFC meetings. There will be a twenty dollar ($20.00) fine for the first
absence; an occasion of consecutive absences will result in the doubling of the previous fine for the
absence. Attendance fines will follow the same collection basis as dues. of any one delegate (January
through December) from an IFC meeting. Each interest group and colony member fraternity shall have
the privilege of debate but shall not possess a vote, unless otherwise mandated by the IFC
1. Delegates shall consist of one Executive Officer from each member chapter plus one delegate. If
the Executive Officer or the delegate fails to be in attendance at the time of roll call then that
chapter will be fined (20.00)
Section C. Unless otherwise specified, all decisions shall be made by a simple majority vote (50% + 1) of
those present at the time of consideration. All votes shall be oral unless specified or requested otherwise.
Elections shall be done by secret ballot. The IFC President will decide upon any and all voting ties that
arise.
Section D. Regular meetings of the IFC shall take place weekly during the Fall and Spring semesters of
each academic year (August through May). Special meetings may be called by the President or upon the
written request of one-fourth (1/4) of regular or associate member fraternities stating the purpose of such
meetings.
Section E. A quorum, which consists of fifty percent plus one (50% + 1) of the member fraternities, is
necessary for the transaction of the business of IFC regular meeting and to vote, provided the
requirements for calling of such meetings outlined in Section D above are met.
Section F. Any motion, amendment, or etcetera not provided for by the Constitution of the Interfraternity
Council will require forty-eight (48) hours advance notice of a vote to be sent out prior to Sunday or the
day of chapter meetings for chapter members.
Section G. Members of the IFC executive board must be presented with the IFC constitution (signed by
member chapters) and by-laws (signed by member chapters) by the former executive board members they
are replacing. Further, all member chapters of the IFC shall maintain their own copy of the IFC
constitution and by-laws.
Article IX. Judicial
The judicial responsibility of the IFC shall be carried out by the IFC Judicial Board.
Section A. The purpose of the IFC Judicial Board shall be to:
1. Interpret and enforce IFC policies, guidelines, and Constitutions.
2. Interpret and enforce other official decisions of the IFC officers or the IFC regular meetings as
may be appropriate for the Court.
3. Hear and decide violations of this Constitution or other IFC policies or guidelines.
4. When deemed necessary or requested, act as a mediator in incidents that involve Inter-Fraternity
disputes or acts of violence.
Section B. Membership of the IFC Judicial Board is composed of one (1) member from each of the
established members of the IFC. Any fraternity that has a colony status may have a member represent
their organization on the board, but will not be allowed to vote.
Section C. The members of the IFC Judicial Board will be nominated by their own chapter and approved
by the Vice President of Operations for IFC. An alternate member is to also be chosen by each chapter to
sit on the board in the case of an absence of that chapter’s representative.
Section D. The Vice President of Operations of IFC will be the chair of the IFC Judicial Board while the
President is the mediator. He will deliberate with the Board but does not vote on the hearings.
Section E. An absolute two-thirds (2/3) majority of the IFC Judicial Board is required for the charge to be
administered.
Section F. At least three-fourths (3/4) of the IFC Judicial Board is to be represented and in attendance for
a hearing to take place.
Section G. When a chapter or individual is brought to the IFC Judicial Board with a charge, the member
on the Board representing the fraternity or individual’s fraternity that is in question will not be allowed to
vote in the hearing.
Section H. The term for an IFC Judicial Board member shall be one (1) semester. Each chapter is to have
their delegate and alternate delegate approved by the Vice President of Operations at the beginning of
each semester.
Section I. Any person can bring a charge to the IFC Judicial Board at any time. Hearings will be held at
the discretion of the Judicial Board with ample time to be made for preparations of both the IFC Judicial
Board and those parties involved.
Section J. Decision of the IFC Judicial Board shall be rendered immediately after deliberation in writing
and shall be made public at the next regular meeting of the IFC.
Section K. In order for a hearing to occur, the President and the Vice President of Operations must agree
that the case has merit, and, in the presence of the Secretary for recordation process, agree to allow the
hearing to go forward.
1. Adequate evidence must be present before proceedings begin.
Section L. No administrator or staff member of the University of North Carolina Wilmington can initiate
a hearing without the consent of the IFC Judicial Board.
Section M. Appeals Process: An organization that has appeared before the judicial board has the option
to appeal any decision to the executive council. An organization that has appeared before the executive
council may appeal a decision of the executive committee to the Interfraternity Council as a whole. All
appeals must be made within 5 days of the most recent action dealing with the incident. A written
description of the original incident, a description of subsequent action and an explanation of the
appellant’s argument must accompany every appeal.
Judicial decisions may be overruled by an executive decision, and executive decisions may be overruled
by two-thirds of the council.
Section N. Possible sanctions may include, but are not limited to:
1. Education programs created and presented by the organization
2. Education programs attended by 2/3 of all active members of the organization.
3. Letter of apology to individual(s) or group(s) affected by the alleged conduct.
4. Revocation of social privileges for a specified amount of time.
5. Monetary fines.
6. Required amount of community service hours completed by the organization.
Article X. Resolutions
The Interfraternity Council shall adopt resolutions for the conduct of its affairs. The resolutions may be
passed, amended, or repealed at any regular meeting of the IFC by a majority vote of the members
present. Changes shall be proposed by the executive branch of the IFC on its own motion or upon the
request of any member of the IFC. The resolution may be suspended at any meeting of the IFC only for
the duration of that meeting by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present.
Article XI. Finance
Section A. Fiscal Year: The fiscal year of the IFC shall be from January 1 to December 31.
1. The Treasurer will submit on the first meeting of the month of February the annual budget for
that Fiscal Year including both Spring and Fall semesters. This budget will be presented and
submitted to each chapter for approval.
a. Annual budgets must be approved by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote. If the majority is
not reached, the budget shall be ratified by all IFC chapter members and resubmitted for
approval.
b. Any additions/expenditures exceeding one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) to the budget
after approval must be voted on and approved by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote.
Section B. Contracts: The signature of the IFC Greek Advisor and either the Treasurer or Secretary shall
be required to bind the IFC.
1. All contracts where a monetary transaction is to occur with IFC shall be signed by the President,
but only after a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote from the executive board.
Section C. Dues
1. Each colony member applying for regular member class shall pay an application fee of fifty
dollars ($50.00) to the IFC.
2. Each regular member fraternity shall pay membership dues equal to one hundred seventy five
dollars ($175.00) plus seven dollars ($7.00) for each member listed on the previous semester’s
scholarship report.
3. Each associate and colony member fraternity shall pay membership dues equal to one hundred
fifty dollars ($150.00) plus one dollar ($1.00) for each member listed on the previous semester’s
scholarship report.
4. Dues must be received by the regular second meeting of IFC during the Fall and Spring semesters
of each academic year, unless specified differently by the Treasurer. If dues and debts to the IFC
are not paid within fourteen (14) days of the stated date by the IFC Treasurer, a ten percent (10%)
fine will be added. After twenty-eight days (28), social probation and loss of voting rights will
occur. If the chapter does not pay, the chapter will be sent to the IFC Judicial Board and must
present a payment schedule. The Treasurer will choose the dates for payment of dues.
5. Payments shall be sent to the Treasurer with checks payable to the University of North Carolina
Wilmington Interfraternity Council, or UNCW IFC.
6. If a fraternity is unable to pay the membership dues, the fraternity may claim financial hardship.
Upon this, the fraternity’s financial books will be handed over to the Greek Affairs Coordinator
and IFC Treasurer for review. Based on the financial hardship a decision will be reached.
7. Any increase in dues must be voted on and approved by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote.
Section D. Accounts: The IFC has one bank account. Within this account are separate funds.
1. General Fund
a. The general fund shall be funded by membership and chapter dues.
b. The general fund shall be used to finance general activities and projects of the IFC,
furnish office supplies, and provide for any other expenditure designated by the President
or Treasurer.
1. Membership Education/Rush Fund
a. The Membership Education/Rush fund shall be used for membership education as
deemed appropriate by the IFC Executive Officers.
b. The Membership Education/Rush fund shall be used for any and all expenses necessary
for fraternity rush, as deemed necessary by the Rush/Recruitment Council, the Treasurer,
and the President.
1. Charity Fund
a. Each Greek man shall be assessed one dollar ($1.00) in the fall semester of each year to
establish a fraternity donation budget.
b. Allocation of this account must be confirmed by a majority vote of the IFC; this is in
addition to the seven dollars ($7.00) per member in the fraternity dues.
1. All monetary transactions must be accurately accounted (receipts must be kept until an audit is
complete, and copies of checks must be made), and the IFC must have an audit completed every
school year.
2. All check ledgers shall be kept for five (5) school years.
3. Only persons who are members of the executive board of the IFC shall have permission to pay all
dues and adjust bills. Further, only members of the IFC executive board who are designated shall
sign for payment via check or contract.
4. The IFC shall keep a private bank account accessible only to the President and two other
members of the executive board.
Section E. In the event that the IFC wishes to pay for something exceeding two hundred fifty dollars
($250.00) that was not previously planned for in the IFC budget, it is to first be voted on by its members.
Section F. Financial Review Committee
1. Committee Structure
a. The Committee will consist of one student member from every member chapter of the
IFC.
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Members will be chosen by chapter presidents.
b. The Committee will be headed by the Treasurer.
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The Treasurer will insure all financial documents are provided for review upon
the Committee’s request prior to its monthly meeting.
1. Committee Responsibilities
a. The Committee will meet at the end of each month to review and discuss IFC financial
matters. Whereby if needed will make recommendations to the IFC for changes in
monetary and budget transactions.
b. The Committee will present will present a monthly report to the IFC at the first meeting
of every month. Also, a report will be submitted to member presidents.
c. The Committee will have access to all documents and matters relating to the finances to
the IFC.
d. The Committee will insure that an audit is issued by the IFC.
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This audit shall take place during the last month of all fall semesters and be
conducted by a company not affiliated with the University of North Carolina
Wilmington. The company shall be approved with a two-thirds (2/3) majority
vote. The results of the audit will be issued to all member chapters before the last
meeting of the fall semester. Failure to submit the audit to member chapters will
result in a sanction of the IFC by member chapter presidents. Any sanctions must
be voted on and approved by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote.
e. The Committee shall have the right to review all financial matters relating to the IFC.
Upon the Committee’s recommendation(s), IFC members will review the
recommendation(s) and adhere to or dismiss the recommendation(s) by a two-thirds (2/3)
majority vote. Second, the IFC will secure that financial records are thoroughly tracked
via proper documentation. The IFC Treasurer will maintain all records in an orderly
manner for a minimum of five (5) years. All member chapters of the IFC shall have the
right to review all documentation as it relates to finances.
2. IFC Bank Checks
a. All checks issued by the IFC shall have two signors. Those authorized to sign shall be the
President, Vice President of Operations, Treasurer, and a fourth member of the executive
board chosen by the President.
Article XII. Elections
Section A. The term shall run from January 1st to December 31st.
Section B. Nominations will start no earlier than November 1st and no later than December 7th and will
run through November 15th. Eligibility of all nominated officers must have a 2.75 minimum cumulative
GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Section C. Nominees for the office of President and Vice President of Operations shall have served at
least one semester as a representative and/or officer of the IFC.
Section D. Elections will be held one (1) week after closing of nominations but no later than the first
meeting of the Spring semester.
Section E. Should the office of President become vacant, the Vice President of Operations shall become
President. A new Vice President of Operations will be elected during the next meeting. Only in the event
that the existing Vice President of Operations cannot become the new President, the members of the IFC
Executive Committee will appoint a new President and it shall be approved by a majority vote of fifty
percent plus one (50% + 1) of the eligible voting members of the IFC.
Section F. If an elected officer other than the President is unable to continue his term, there shall be an
election to determine a new officer. There will be an application process and an election will take place as
scheduled.
Section G. Each member fraternity may cast one (1) vote for the candidate of their choice.
Section H. In the event of a tie for an office, the President shall cast the deciding vote.
Section I. All officers will be elected by a majority vote of fifty percent plus one (50% + 1) of eligible
voting members (by an Elections Committee Slate that consists of the Chapter Presidents and an optional
eligible voting member that accounts for one IFC electoral vote of the IFC. After the elections committee
presents the slate of the newly elected officers at the following meeting, the floor will be open to those
applicants who were not initially selected for an Executive Board position to run against the newly elected
officer. If this were to occur, all delegates will have the opportunity to vote between the slated officer and
the individual who ran off the floor. In the case of three (3) or more candidates, and no one (1) candidate
has a majority vote, the candidates with the two highest numbers of votes will be placed in a runoff
election.
Section J. The Elections Committee Slate is made up of all fourteen Interfraternity Chapter Presidents, the
Interfraternity Council President and the Fraternity and Sorority Life Coordinator. After new officer
elections, the committee shall review the candidate applications, deliberate and elect new officers to serve
one year tenure on the Interfraternity Council Executive Board.
Section K. The offices of President, Vice President of Operations, and Rush/Recruitment Council shall
be held in the last scheduled meeting for the Fall semester.
Article XIII. Rush/Recruitment Council
This Council, which replaces the former Vice President of Recruitment, will consist of representatives of
the four (4) largest regular fraternities on a semester basis. It will carry out all of the duties of the former
Vice President of Recruitment for the IFC (duties are listed in Article VII Section F).
Section A. Officers
1. The duties of the Planning Chair (1st Chair) shall be, but not limited to:
a. Plan out all IFC events and select the dates in which Rush will occur.
b. In the event of the President’s absence, give a report to the IFC on goals and progress
made upon those goals.
c. In the event of the President’s absence, preside over the Rush/Recruitment Council
meeting.
1. The duties of the Advertising Chair (2nd Chair) shall be, but not limited to:
a. Prepare any and all slogans, banners, and other viewable items that will be displayed
during the Rush/Recruitment period.
b. Make arrangements to allow the displayed items to be put in place.
1. The duties of the Public Relations Chair (3rd Chair) shall be, but not limited to:
a. Coordinate with each fraternity, University, and/or local media in the publicizing of
recruitment activities.
b. Main goal is to ensure that the image of the Greek community on campus is kept at a high
level.
1. The duties of the Action Chair (4th Chair) shall be, but not limited to:
a. Ensure that involvement in all fraternity events is maintained.
b. Coordinate events with all of the Rush/Recruitment Chairmen from each chapter.
Section B. Setup
1. The Presidents of the four (4) largest fraternities will select one (1) member from their chapter to
be appointed to the Council. The Council is broken into two groups: Greater Member and Lesser
Member.
a. Greater Member is designated to be the member sitting in the IFC position representing
his chapter at each IFC Rush/Recruitment Council meeting, which will occur following
the regular IFC meeting.
b. Lesser Member is designated as each of the chapters’ Rush/Recruitment Chairmen who
will be in attendance to the Rush/Recruitment Council meeting. They will report to their
chapters the goals and progress made by the Council.
1. Each chapter’s Rush/Recruitment Chairmen must attend a Rush/Recruitment Council meeting at
least once per month.
2. The IFC President will head the Rush/Recruitment Council. The President will give a weekly
report to the IFC on the progress of the Council.
3. The Rush/Recruitment Council chair positions will be delegated to each of the four (4) largest
fraternities based on chapter membership size. The first largest chapter will receive the 1st Chair
position, the second largest chapter will receive the 2nd Chair position, and so forth.
a. Membership size is based on chapter size from the previous semester
b. In the event of a tie, chair positions on the Council will be determined by the number of
men recruited in the previous semester.
1. The individual Council chairmen may form sub committees to assist them as deemed necessary.
2. Removal from the Council will result from a chairman’s inability to fulfill the duties of his
position. In the event of a chairman removal, the next largest chapter will select a member to be
placed in that position.
Article XIV. Academic Standard An organization must have a minimum semester GPA of 2.8. If the
organization fails to complete this requirement representatives from the organization will be required to
appear in front of the IFC Judicial Board where the appropriate sanction(s) will be decided.
If a chapter fails to meet or exceed a 2.8 GPA for two consecutive semesters the chapter will be required
to meet with the Coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life in order to develop an academic
improvement plan.
Article XV. Governing Procedures
Section A. The order of business in all meetings shall be as follows:
Open Meeting
1. Call to Order (President)
2. Guest Speaker
3. Greek Affairs Coordinator
Closed Meeting
1. Roll Call (Secretary)
2. Reading of the Minutes
3. Officer Reports
4. Chapter Reports
5. Committee Reports
6. Old Business
7. New Business
8. Announcements
9. Adjournment
Section B. Procedure of all meetings of the Council shall be governed by Parliamentary Procedure,
unless otherwise specified therein.
Section C. Regular meetings shall be held once a week during the school year. In the case of a meeting
falling on a University holiday, or during the week of final examinations, the President shall decide on an
alternative date, if necessary. Special meetings may be held at any time and may be called for by majority
vote or petition, or by the President.
Section D. All meetings are open to the public. If one outside of the organization would like to attend and
speak at a meeting, it must first be approved by the IFC President. Without his approval, all visitors are to
remain quiet and respectful of those in the meeting.
Article XVI. Powers Clause
Section A. Any powers not outlined in the IFC constitution with regard to the operating procedure belong
to the member chapters. The only way for the IFC to gain new powers is to amend the Constitution. Any
powers over the IFC not given to the University of North Carolina Wilmington, more specifically the
Greek Affairs Coordinator, will reside within the IFC executive council, and subsequently the member
chapters’ Presidents.
Article XVII. Officer Reports
Section A. The President is the chief representative to the University of North Carolina Wilmington as
outlined in Article VII, Section B. All officers with reports will submit them to the President for his
weekly meeting with the Greek Affairs Coordinator, thus the officers under the President are not required
to meet with the Greek Affairs Coordinator. Officers may meet with the Greek Affairs Coordinator when
seeking advice, as they deem necessary.
Article XVIII. Non Profit Clause
The Interfraternity Council is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, or scientific
purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distribution to organizations that qualify as exempt
organizations under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
No part of the net earnings of the organization shall inure to the benefit of its members, directors, officers,
or other persons except that the organization shall be authorized to and empowered to pay reasonable
compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the exempt
purposes of the organization.
In the event of dissolution, the residual assets of the organizations will be turned over to one or more
organizations with similar purposes or to one or more organizations described in section 501 (c) (3) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
This Constitution was compiled and revised on March 25, 2014 by IFC Vice President of Operations
Anthony Mangiameli.
It was approved by:
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Billy Fleming
Keaton Peek
Vice President of Recruitment
Vice President of Operations
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John Anthony
Cliff Howie
Vice President of Public Relations
Vice President of Scholarship & Community Service
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Graham Taylor
Dylan Seagraves
Secretary
Treasurer
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Jay Joyce
Interfraternity Council President