INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Tau Kappa Epsilon announces the proposed legislation for Conclave 2026.
One of the most important duties of delegates attending Conclave is to vote on proposed legislation to the Fraternity’s constitution and bylaws, called The Black Book, on behalf of their respective Chapter or Alumni Association.
It is the responsibility of voting delegates to be knowledgeable of proposed legislation. Chapters and Alumni Associations are each required to meet prior to Conclave and vote on the position their respective group’s voting delegate will have at the Conclave.
All proposals will be brought before the Grand Chapter during the Second Session on Saturday afternoon, August 1st. During the Second Session, the Grand Chapter will also elect a new Grand Council. All legislation that was submitted can be found below.
More detailed descriptions of each can be found by clicking the following link: See Proposed Changes
If you have any questions or comments, please contact the Grand Council and/or bring them up during the Second Session of the Grand Chapter. Below is a Summary of Proposed Legislation, the subject matter and the Grand Council’s recommendation.
Proposed Amendment | Subject | Grand Council Recommends | Requires |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 | Membership | Yes, Do Pass | Three-Fourths Vote |
#2 | Honors and Awards | Yes, Do Pass | Majority Vote |
#3 | Grand Prytanis | Yes, Do Pass | Three-Fourths Vote |
#4 | Alumni Volunteer Advisory Committee | No, Do Not Pass | Three-Fourths Vote |
#5 | Candidates | No, Do Not Pass | Majority Vote |
#6 | Deadline for Submission of Grand Council Nominations | Yes, Do Pass | Majority Vote |
#7 | Chapter Advisor | No, Do Not Pass | Majority Vote |
#8 | Collegiate Officers | No, Do Not Pass | Three-Fourths Vote |
#9 | Elections of Collegiate Officers | Yes, Do Pass | Three-Fourths Vote |
#10 | Nominations Committee | Yes, Do Pass | Majority Vote |
#11 | Volunteer Program | No, Do Not Pass | Majority Vote |
#12 | Grand Officer Titles | Yes, Do Pass | Three-Fourths Vote |
#13 | Grand Council Voting Privileges for the Chairman of the Alumni Volunteer Advisory Committee | No, Do Not Pass | Three-Fourths Vote |
#14 | Finance | Yes, Do Pass | Majority Vote |
Alumni and Collegiate members will be selected for the Legislative Hearing Committee at the Opening Session of the Grand Chapter, on Thursday July 30th, per Chapter 1, Section 8 of the International Bylaws and Traditions.
