Category:Marshal

The role of the Marshal is not publicly well defined, nor in the National Bylaws. Refer to the ritual for more information.

The Marshal will;
1. Uphold the Local and National Laws and Customs 2. Answer the chapter and members’ questions about all Laws and Customs
 * Also interrupting actions that would break our Law and Customs. For example suspending new brother vote if 1/3 of the student members of the chapter are not at the meeting as per Article V, Section 4
 * For example explaining that if a chapter has a bylaw requiring 90% favorable vote of those in the room and only 70% of the chapter is there, a 2/3 favorable vote of all active members still needs to be met for the National Bylaw. (2/3) / 70% = 95% of the student members in the room "Election to student membership is only by at least 2/3 favorable vote, by secret ballot..."—National Bylaws, Article V, Section 4.

In many chapters the marshal also;
1. Draft new Local Bylaws and Customs 2. Chair a committee that writes new Local Bylaws and Customs 3. With the chapter, write new National Bylaws and Customs 4. Help with chapter meeting efficiency and ensure that meetings stay civil and productive
 * To then be submitted to the chapter and voted on.
 * Creating drafts is much easier with a committee as you have time outside of meeting to review and people directly invested.
 * The Regent would need to appoint the committee and chair.
 * To then be proposed at National Convention.
 * LINK TO RUBRIC HERE