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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===
# The Member requests a release by communication (usually e-mail) to the [[Officers#President|House President]].
# The Member appears before the [[Judiciary Committee]], where the JC votes to recommend or not recommend the release.
# The Release Request is added to the next [[House Meeting]] agenda, including:
* The Member's statement on why they want a release.
* The time period of the release.
* The JC's decision on whether or not the release is recommended.
* The vote tally of the JC's decision.
# 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 [[House Chores|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 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.
====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.
===Release Request Process===
# The Member requests a release by communication (usually e-mail) to the [[Officers#President|House President]].
# The Member appears before the [[Judiciary Committee]], where the JC votes to recommend or not recommend the release.
# The Release Request is added to the next [[House Meeting]] agenda, including:
* The Member's statement on why they want a release.
* The time period of the release.
* The JC's decision on whether or not the release is recommended.
* The vote tally of the JC's decision.
# 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 [[House Chores|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 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.
====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.