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BY-LAWS of the
ATLANTIC REGIONAL SOCIETY |
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ARTICLE II - MEMBERSHIP |
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Section 1 - Application for Membership |
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The Board of Directors of the Association shall establish rules and procedures for application for membership in the Society by persons interested in furthering the objects of the Society. |
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Section 2 - Membership Categories |
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Membership in the Society shall consist of such categories and types of members as shall be authorized through approval of policy by the National Board of Directors. |
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Section 3 - Privileges of Membership |
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a) Associate Member - An Associate Member shall not have the right to vote at the annual or special general meetings of the Society and shall not be eligible to serve on the Board of Directors.
b)Professional Member - means a member who has paid the prescribed fee and is holding an RRP, CCRC, CRC, CVE or other designation approved by the Board of Directors from time to time. A Professional member shall have the right to vote at the annual or special general meetings of the Society.
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Section 4 - Ethical Conduct |
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All Members of the Society shall comply with the Code of Ethics, which shall set out the conduct expected of Members. The Code shall be established and may be amended from time to time by the National Board of Directors by resolution. |
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Section 5 - Discipline of Members |
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A member may be disciplined for failing to comply with the Code of Ethics. Any discipline of a Member shall be in accordance with the Disciplinary Procedures, which shall set out the procedure for submitting, investigating complaints and making appeals. The Disciplinary Procedures shall also set out the occasions when the disciplinary measure can be imposed. The Disciplinary Procedures can be established and may be amended from time to time by the Board of Directors by resolution. |
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Section 6 - Transfer of Membership |
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Memberships are not transferable. |
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Section 7 - Registration |
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A Member wishing to withdraw from membership in the Society may do so upon written notice to the Society. Membership fees will not be refunded in whole or in part, nor carried forward. |
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Section 8 - Withdrawl Privileges |
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The Society may grant a withdrawal to any Professional Member who has made a written request for a definded period during which the Professional Member shall be relieved of payment of fees, shall not lose their professional status, but shall not be entitled to vote or hold office in the Society. |
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Section 9 - Terminiation |
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a) Any Member who fails to comply with the Code of Ethics or be current with membership fees shall be cause for termination of membership in the Society.
b) A Member so terminated shall have the right to appeal to the National Board of Directors, the decision of which shall be final and binding.
c) A Member so terminated shall remain liable to the Society for any fees or other charges payable at the date the membership ceases. |
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