Who must be involved in the disaffiliation process according to the policy?

• A. The general membership
• B. The executive board
• C. The faculty advisor
• D. The alumni association

Answer: (B)

Disaffiliation is treated as a formal governance action that requires the organization’s central decision-making authority. The policy assigns responsibility for initiating, reviewing, and approving disaffiliation to the executive board, ensuring due process, consistency with the constitution, and proper oversight throughout the process. While members may participate in discussion and the faculty advisor can offer guidance, the actual decision-making power rests with the executive board. The general membership and alumni association usually do not carry the formal authority to finalize disaffiliation, though they may be kept informed or involved in ancillary steps as directed by policy.