Release Requests

Release Requests are ways for the House to vote to release a member from specific obligations, as outlined in the Escher House Constitution, Section 2.7.2. A Member will be automatically released in circumstances listed in section 2.7.1 of the Escher House Constitution.

Release Request Process

1. The Member requests a release by communication (usually e-mail) to the House President. If it is a release due to travel, it may qualify for automatic approval as a Food Release.
2. The Member appears before the Judiciary Committee, where the JC votes to recommend or not recommend the release.
3. The Release Request is added to the next House Meeting agenda, including:
   1. The Member's statement on why they want a release.
   2. The time period of the release.
   3. The JC's decision on whether or not the release is recommended.
   4. The vote tally of the JC's decision.
4. The Release Request is voted on at the House Meeting, with the vote being the final decision.

Release Types

Work Release

A Work Release releases a Member from their work obligations for a set period of time, as defined in the Constitution. Releases can be requested for any reason, but are generally used in the following cases:

• A Member will be out of town for 14 or more consecutive days.
• A Member has a long-term illness.
• A Member will be undergoing medical treatment.
• Ability Concerns. Note: all ability-related accommodations / requests *MUST* be communicated with the ICC General Manager.

Members receiving a Work Release for being absent from the House for 14 or more days will also receive a Food Release for the same time period.

Food Release

A Food Release releases a Member from their obligation to pay food-related House Charges for the release period. As specified in #Work Release, release requests due to a period of absence from the house (> 14 consecutive days) will automatically include a food release for the same period of time. Anyone can request a Food Release, but they are generally given in the following cases:

• A Member will be out of town for 14 or more consecutive days.
• A Member has a dietary restriction that cannot be accommodated by House Meals.

If a member informs the treasurer in writing before they leave the house for 14 consecutive meal-providing days - days dinner is served - they will qualify for an automatic food release.

If a Member requests a food release due to dietary restrictions, it is recommended that the Member communicate this with Chef Lynn prior to the release request process.

After a Member receives a food release, they may not use any guff food at the House.

A food release is not the same as a house charges release. House charges include food and other expenses.

House Charges Release

A House Charges Release releases a Member from their obligation to pay any House Charges for the release period. This is generally requested if the Member will be leaving the House. After a Member gets released from House Charges, they are expected to vacate their room by the start of the release period. A House Charges Release does not release a Member from ICC Charges , and ICC Charge Releases must go through the ICC Process.