[19436] in APO-L
Automatic revocation proceedings for felony convictions
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Michael Leahy)
Thu Oct 22 12:25:22 1998
Date: Thu, 22 Oct 1998 11:59:36 -0400
Reply-To: Michael Leahy <Michael.Leahy@VT.EDU>
From: Michael Leahy <Michael.Leahy@VT.EDU>
To: APO-L@LISTSERV.IUPUI.EDU
In-Reply-To: <981021181914.ZM9624@cii3116-19.rcs.rpi.edu>
REV,
Interesting proposals. Also interesting that a felony conviction would be
a prerequisite for membership revocation, but only convictions related to
hazing incidents would require revocation proceedings.
I know I'm nit picking, but what happens if someone is convicted for hazing
30 days before convention? Or 7 days? Currently, anything proposed under
Article XIII Section 2 and not received at the National Office 90 days
prior to convention and distributed to the chapters 80 days prior is
considered out of order. Do we have a case where an item is required to be
presented but is automatically out of order?
And what reference committee would you recommend the proposal for
membership revocation be referred to (in accordance to Article XIII Section
2)?
LFS,
--Michael
>1. AMEND: Article 3 Section 2(11) to read, following "...and may recommend to
>that convention that such member be expelled.":
>
>"A felony conviction in a court of law is required for a Convention vote to
>expel such member."
>
>RATIONALE:
> -Avoids expulsion for political or other misguided reasons. APO is
> not a political organization.
> -A felony conviction is proof of wrongdoing. The Fraternity may
> thereafter still choose what action to take regarding a vote.
> -Innocent until proven guilty. Basic US Constitutional right applies.
>
>2. AMEND: Article 3 Section 2(11) to read, immediately preceding "The
>suspension of such member shall terminate...":
>
>"A Convention vote regarding membership expulsion shall automatically be held
>at the next National Convention following the felony conviction of a member
>in connection with any hazing incident in the Fraternity."
>
>RATIONALE:
> -Further underscores zero tolerance for hazing.
> -Clear message for grave consequences for hazing.
> -"Felony conviction" still allows for due process.
>
>3. AMEND: Article 3 Section 2(11) to read, at the end of the existing
>section:
>
>"A rationale and any supporting documentation regarding membership expulsion
>shall be sent to the chapters at least 80 days before the first legislative
>session of the next National Convention, in accordance with Article 13
>Section 2."
>
>RATIONALE:
> -Allows for discussion on chapter level and vote.
> -Allows all actives to learn about what behavior is inappropriate
> and why.
Michael Leahy michael.leahy@vt.edu
Zeta Beta Advisor
Reg III Leadership Devel. Coord. home 540-951-4945
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