The Structure of Tau Delta Phi Fraternity
The Grand Chapter
The Grand Chapter of Tau Delta Phi Fraternity is the highest power. It convenes at every national convention and governs every aspect of the Fraternity. It is comprised of the Executive Council members, two delegates from each chartered chapter, the past living Grand Consuls, and one delegate from every alumni association in good standing.
The Executive Council
The Executive Council is the Board of Directors of the Fraternity. In between conventions, the Executive Council governs the Fraternity. It is comprised of all the Grand Officers, members of the board, and the undergraduate members of the board.
The Tau Delta Phi Management Company
The Tau Delta Phi Management Company is a for-profit arm of the Fraternity. It manages the finances of and provides support services to each House Corporation and issues a service contract for those services.
The Chapter House Corporation
Each chapter should have a house corporation. House Corporations evaluate the property needs of each chapter and to try to either rent, lease, or purchase a chapter house for each chapter. Each House Corporation has its own Board of Directors which are usually comprised of fraters from their respective chapter.
The Tau Delta Phi Foundation
The Tau Delta Phi Foundation is the non-profit arm of the Fraternity which seeks to support the educational mission of Tau Delta Phi and offer scholarships and grants to fraters of the Fraternity.