Accountability & Discipline
b What determines whether a member receives a warning, probation, suspension, or dismissal?
Severity of incident & charges; determined by National Council.
What happens if dues remain unpaid after 30 days?
The member is depledged (for new members).
A chapter hosts “Bid Night” with mocktails, but a guest brings alcohol.
Chapter Events Policy – new member events must be substance-free.
Who must live in chapter housing by default?
Executive Board members, unless exempted by National Council.
Our chapter is exempted, so no one has to live in the house
True or False: Delta Zetas can post pictures drinking if of age.
True, but only if no letters/crest appear and behavior is appropriate.
Who has final authority to dismiss a member?
National Council.
How many financial accounts must every chapter maintain?
Three – Furnishing Fund, Building Fund, and Convention/Leadership Fund.
A sister posts a party photo wearing Delta Zeta letters.
Insignia/Social Media Policy – letters may not appear with alcohol.
Can alcohol be served or stored in Delta Zeta properties?
No – strictly prohibited.
What must all chapter websites include for visitor feedback?
A contact email address
What happens if a university disciplines a member?
Delta Zeta automatically mirrors the same degree of discipline.
What happens when a member graduates but still owes a building fee?
The balance becomes due immediately.
Chapter fails to report a minor injury at a philanthropy event.
Reporting & Legal Policy – all incidents must be reported within 72 hours.
What is required before any remodeling or property transaction?
Prior written approval from National Council.
What policy prohibits campaign endorsements for National Office?
Campaigning and Endorsements Policy.
A member is suspended but appeals — who reviews it?
The National Member Accountability Chairman.
Can a member on financial suspension hold office or attend chapter events?
No — she loses those privileges until reinstated.
A chapter co-hosts a “bar crawl” fundraiser.
Chapter Events Policy – bar/pub crawls are prohibited.
Who is liable for signing contracts without National approval?
Who is liable for signing contracts without National approval?
Who must approve disclosure of a member’s personal issue to her parents?
The National Organization.
What right does a dismissed member retain?
The right to request reinstatement through National Council procedures.
What happens after a second financial suspension as an undergraduate?
Termination of membership by National Council.
A member threatens to post screenshots of chapter discussions online.
Confidentiality & Conduct Policy – breach of sorority confidentiality.
What happens if the local house corporation fails to submit required tax or audit documents?
National may transfer its assets and operations to Delta Zeta National Housing.
What type of online posts violate policy even if accounts are private?
Any with vulgarity, harassment, illegal behavior, or Delta Zeta misrepresentation.