Conclave 2019 - Legislative Packet & Nominations Committee Announced
INDIANAPOLIS - Today, Tau Kappa Epsilon announces the proposed legislation for Conclave 2019 as well as the officers of the nominations committee selected by Venerable Grand Prytanis Christopher T. Hanson (Alpha-Pi, George Washington).
One of the most important duties of representatives 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 3. 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 | Founders Housing Fund Terms and Conditions | Yes, Do Pass
| Majority Vote
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| #2 | Amendments and Legislation Procedures | Yes, Do Pass
| Majority Vote
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| #3 | Board of Advisors Responsibilities | Yes, Do Pass
| Majority Vote
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| #4 | Board of Advisors Responsibilities
Only to be considered if Proposed Legislation #3 is adopted. | Yes, Do Pass
| Three-Fourths Vote
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| #5 | Chief Executive Officer Contract | Yes, Do Pass
| Three-Fourths Vote
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In addition, in accordance with the International Bylaws and Traditions of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, as specified in Chapter 1, Section 8(A) of The Black Book, Grand Prytanis Christopher T. Hanson (Alpha-Pi, George Washington) has named the following Alumni Nominations Committee Officers of the 60th Biennial Conclave to be held August 1-4, 2019 in Orlando, Florida.
Chairman: Frater Bruce B. Melchert, Past Executive Vice President of TKE (1960-'73) and Past Grand Prytanis (1987-'89)
Vice Chairman: Frater Edmund C. Moy, Past Grand Prytanis (2011-2013)
Secretary: Frater Mark C. Romig, Past Grand Prytanis (2003-2005)
Alumni and Collegiate members will be selected for the Nominations Committee at the Opening Session for the Grand Chapter Meeting, per Chapter 1, Section 8 of the International Bylaws and Traditions.
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