If neither pledge master can attend, what must be present at E-board meetings?

• A. A pledge master must attend.
• B. At least one pledge parent must be present.
• C. The PR chair must attend.
• D. The historian must attend.

Answer: (B)

When both pledge masters are unavailable, the rule is that at least one pledge parent must be present. This requirement ensures there is a designated representative who can oversee pledge-related matters, maintain continuity, and provide a accountable link between the pledges and the E-board. The pledge parent serves as the substitute to keep meetings legitimate and decisions communicated, even in the absence of the pledged leaders.

Other roles, like the PR chair or the historian, have their own duties, but the constitution specifically calls for a pledge parent to step in in this situation. Saying a pledge master must attend is impossible here since neither can; and the presence of a PR chair or historian does not fulfill the mandated substitute role.