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I'm curious if other NPCs allow individual chapters to propose chapter-specific "parietals"? I believe (it's been awhile since I read up on it) that our individual chapters can propose their own rules for approval by higher-ups. I believe there is also an agreement standard (maybe even 100 percent of house occupants) before the proposed rules can even be submitted for approval (which speaks to the consideration/comfort-level aspect of these rules).
Also, has anyone compared inter/national sororities' insurance rates with the fraternities'? I think you'd be staggered, and it's in a large part due to rules like these.
Two other random comments:
-with regard to differing legalities in Canada, I would assume most groups' laws are written with language referencing "local, state/province, federal laws", rather than to specific ages (for instance).
-It's important to remember that not all of our members (even all of our chapter officers or advisers) are accurately versed in our inter/national laws. Many, many people will quote things as laws of "Nationals" that really aren't (or that are inaccurate or are chapter rules). From the outside, you'll never know. From the inside, be sure you have access to your organization's laws so you can verify for yourself.
Good discussion.
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