Bylaw 4, Section 1 - Financial Suspension
In the event that a brother is indebted to his chapter in any amount, said brother is subject to discipline for such indebtedness as follows:
(a) Optional Suspension. In the event that an Active brother’s debt becomes thirty (30) days past due, his Chapter may choose to suspend him upon a majority vote of the chapter, or he may be suspended by the Chapter Director upon his own action and without vote of the Chapter, or by the Province Archon if no Chapter Director is in place. Said suspension becomes effective upon written notice to the indebted brother by the Sage, Third Counselor or Chapter Director; to be issued within 5 days of the decision to suspend.
(b) Automatic Suspension. In the event that an Active brother’s debt becomes sixty (60) days past due, he shall be automatically suspended, without a Chapter vote, if he was not previously suspended pursuant to the preceding section. Said suspension becomes effective upon written notice to the indebted brother by the Sage, Third Counselor, Chapter Director, Province Archon or the Executive Director's designee (ie Regional Director).
(c) Notice of Suspension. In the case of financial suspension pursuant to sub-section (a) or (b) above, the written notice to the indebted brother shall reasonably inform him that suspension has occurred and that such brother will therefore lose his good standing in the Fraternity, will not be permitted to wear his badge, letters, crest or name; or join as a brother in any function, procession or display, public or private, of the Fraternity. Unless prohibited by valid contract, such shall no longer be permitted to live in the Chapter House. A copy of this Notice shall be immediately sent to the Executive Office.
(d) Payment and Reinstatement. Upon payment in full of all indebtedness owed to his chapter, the suspended brother shall be, without a vote of his Chapter, automatically reinstated and notice of such reinstatement shall be immediately sent to the Executive Office.