Preamble
Embedded in the conception of this union is the conviction of our strife for egalitarianism. It is our idiosyncrasy that
dictates respect to ourselves and to our people. The edification of our ethos emanates from the desire to effuse
academic excellence. This confluence evokes a pursuit to enrich the community with the Latino culture. This union
mandates Excellence and Loyalty Amongst Brothers. Before you is evidence of our union. Let it stand that this Constitution
is our maxim and all whom abide by it are Brothers of Sigma Delta Alpha.

Constitution
Article I Name
Section A. The Official Name of this organization is Sigma Delta Alpha, also referred to as SDA.
Article II Purposes
Section A. Actions of SDA will be directed towards upholding our Purposes as are hereby stated:
1. To support each other academically, socially, and personally.
2. To encourage the promotion and retention of Latinos and other underrepresented groups at
institutions of higher learning.
3. To work with other organizations and our community.
4. To promote Latino culture to the community.
5. To conduct ourselves so as to cast a positive light upon the Fraternity, ourselves, and our community.
Article III Affiliation
Section A. SDA is free of any governing agencies other than those established within this Constitution.
Section B. SDA is a student organization established at baccalaureate institutions.
Article IV Image
Section A. The Official Letters of Sigma Delta Alpha are SDA.
Section B. The Official Colors of SDA are Forest Green, White, and Maroon.
Section C. The Official Credo of SDA is Excellentia et Fides Intra Fraternitus.
Article V Membership
Section A. Membership is irreversible.
Section B. Membership shall not be denied to anyone on the basis of race, religion,
national origin, age, sex, disability, veterans status, or sexual orientation,
except as sanctioned by law (California Administrative Code, Title V,
Section 41500; Education Amendments of 1972, Title IX).
Section C. All Brothers, except Alumni, are subject to semester fees.
Section D. The following requirements must be met in order to be considered an Active Brother:
1. Matriculated at an institution of higher learning.
2. Maintain a Grade Point Average of at least 2.0.
3. Pay dues or arrange payment plan as assigned by respective Chapter.
4. Attend General Body Meetings, Special Meetings and Official Fraternity events.
5. Provide a copy of current class schedule, grades, and grade point average to the Director of Academics.
6. Join at least one committee.
Section E. The following privileges are exclusive to Active Brothers:
1. Right to hold office.
2. Power to vote on all issues pertaining to SDA.
3. Right to make motions, and submit proposals and amendments.
4. Benefits as determined by their respective Chapter.
Article VI Officers
Section A. The elected Officers consist of the following:
1. President
2. Vice-president
3. Treasurer
4. Director of Public Affairs
5. Secretary
6. Sergeant at Arms
7. Community Representative
8. Director of Academic Resources
9. Historian
Section B. A term lasts one academic year.
Section C. A term begins the day after the end of the academic year.
Section D. The President, Vice-president, and Sergeant at Arms must have completed
at least two semesters as an Active Brother prior to holding office.
Section E. The Director of Public Affairs, Secretary and Treasurer must have
completed at least one semester as an Active Brother prior to holding office.
Article VII Executive Officers
Section A. The Executive Officers, collectively known as the Executive Board, consist of the following:
1. President
2. Vice-president
3. Treasurer
4. Director of Public Affairs
5. Secretary
Article VIII Duties of Officers
Section A. The duties of the President include:
1. Serve as the primary spokesperson for the Chapter.
2. Chair Fraternity meetings.
3. Name committees and appoint their respective chairs.
4. Monitor all aspects of Fraternity business
Section B The duties of the Vice President include:
1. Ensure that the duties of the President are met.
2. Inform Brothers of upcoming Fraternity events.
3. Maintain Chapter by-laws.
Section C. The duties of the Treasurer include:
1. Collect and distribute funds as directed by the Fraternity.
2. Chair the fundraising committee.
Section D. The duties of the Director of Public Affairs include:
1. Serve as a delegate for the on-campus affairs of the Fraternity.
2. Publicize the Fraternity activities.
3. Maintain the Fraternity calendar.
Section E. The duties of the Secretary include:
1. Read and record the minutes of the General Body and Special Meetings.
2. Maintain and archive the files and records of Fraternity business.
3. Receive and distribute correspondence as necessary.
Section F. The duties of the Community Representative include:
1. Serve as a delegate to the surrounding community.
Section G. The duties of the Director of Academic Resources include:
1. Assist and direct Brothers to available academic resources.
2. Maintain a record of the academic standing of the Fraternity.
3. Verify that Brothers meet their academic requirements.
Section H. The duties of the Historian include:
1. Document and archive the history of the Fraternity.
Section I. The duties of the Sergeant at Arms include:
1. Maintain order at meetings.
2. Conduct elections and announce their results.
Article IX Nominations and Elections
Section A. Nominations for Officers shall be taken four weeks prior to the first day of spring finals.
Section B. Elections shall be held two weeks after nominations are taken.
Article X Meetings
Section A. General Body Meetings shall be held weekly during the academic year.
Section B. Special Meetings may be called for by any Executive Officer.
Section C. Quorum at General Body and Special Meetings shall be met by three-fifths
of Active Brothers, three of whom must be Executive Officers.
Section D. Parliamentary procedure for General Body and Special meetings shall be Robert's Rules of Order.
Section E. Majority vote of quorum is required for a Motion or a Proposal to pass.
Section F. Any Executive Officer may chair a General Body or Special Meeting.
Section G. Officer Meetings shall be held weekly during the academic year.
Article XI Amendments
Section A. Amendments shall originate at the Chapter level.
1. Amendments require a two-thirds vote of quorum to pass.
2. Amendments shall be voted on no sooner than one week after presented.