How can colony appeal a fine?

Parliamentary Procedure Q&A

Q: I am the president of a new colony at my University. My colony has recently been fined by our Inter-Fraternity Council for going against their rush policy. The issue was over wearing a shirt and tie to rush events. But the policy on shirt and tie is unclear. It states, "it is strongly recommended not to wear shirt and tie during rush events." This policy lead me to believe it was only a recommendation and not mandatory. But the IFC continued to fine my colony regardless of what interpretations could have been made from the policy.

My question is how does my colony appeal this motion to fine us if it is stated in the IFC bylaws that a colony has no voting rights, but does have speaking privileges? - Anon., Jan. 31, 2000

A: With no voting rights, I'll have to assume you also have no right to make motions. If this is so, then you need to persuade a member with that right to move to Rescind the IFC's decision to fine your colony. Once that's done and another voting member seconds it, you may speak as persuasively as possible for recision. However, it will take (a) a two-thirds vote; (b) a majority vote of the entire IFC; or, (c) a majority of those voting, previous notice having been given by a voting member of the IFC.

I recommend significant one-on-one attempts to persuade the voting members before the question is brought before the assembly.

For details on the motion to Rescind, see RONR Section 34.

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