Such temporary suspension shall only be until the meeting of the next National Convention at which time the representatives from such Chapter shall be allowed to present their case before the Convention. A three- fourths vote of the National Convention shall be necessary to make such suspension permanent. The decision of the National Convention shall be final. During the time of temporary suspension, the Chapter shall not carry on any function except those necessary for the preparation of its case for presentation to the National Convention. Failure to initiate new members or report activities over a period of one year results in a Chapter being placed on inactive status.
Inactive status results in the loss of all voting privileges.
The methods of discipline of a member shall be by either suspension or expulsion. A member may be suspended from his chapter if charges, signed by four active members, are supported by a thorough investigation and that the member is granted an impartial hearing of the charges and investigation. Any member may be expelled from the Honor Society by the action of Article IX, Section 7, with the additional approval of the National Council. A suspended or expelled member shall be allowed to appeal his case to the National Convention. A three-fourths vote of the Convention shall be required for reinstatement.