ARTICLE
IV - MEMBERSHIP
Sec.
1. Regular Membership
Any
person actively engaged in the profession of records
and information management or whose duties may be
deemed as allied professionally shall be eligible for
regular membership. Regular members are entitled to
full rights and benefits of the Association and shall
be privileged to vote, hold office, and participate in
the activities of the Chapter. All members shall be
governed by the bylaws of this Chapter and those of
the Association.
Sec.
2. Retired Membership
Retired
membership is limited to current and former members
who have retired from the profession of Records
Management. Retired members shall not be entitled to
vote or to hold elected office. Membership in the
Association must be maintained yearly and is the
responsibility of the retired member. Local Chapter
dues will be waived. Retired members shall be invited
guests to the Annual Meeting with the Chapter paying
for the dinner.
Retired
members shall receive all Chapter notices and may
attend any or all meetings (dinner or otherwise) upon
the payment of the cost of the meal for the specific
meeting attended, with the exception of the Annual
Meeting when they are the guests of the Chapter.
Sec.
3. Student Membership
Any
student, enrolled for a minimum of half time, actively
engaged in the study of records or information
management at a college or university, or generally
interested in the field of records or information
management, may apply for a student membership.
Student members shall not be entitled to vote or to
hold office. Student memberships are limited to four
years.
Sec.
4. Termination of Membership
The
resignation of any member in good standing shall be in
writing and become effective upon submission to the
Board of Directors. Any dues paid to a date beyond
such resignation period shall not be refundable.
Membership may be revoked by vote of the Board of
Directors when a member becomes ninety (90) days
delinquent in any financial obligation or becomes
otherwise ineligible.
Sec.
5. Membership Transfer
Individual
membership is transferable from one person to another
within a given company, provided that the membership
fee has been paid by the company. Individual
membership in another Chapter of the Association is
transferable to this Chapter.
