Article Il: Dues and Fees

Section 1.

Membership Dues
The Board of Directors shall set all membership dues and fees, which shall reflect membership classification and the global and geographic needs of the membership. The Board of Directors may require additional dues payments or fees to join or participate in Association units or to participate in other Association activities.

Section 2.

Payment of Renewal Dues
All dues, including dues attributable to membership in a unit, must be paid directly to the Association. The President shall send annual dues notices to all members at least 60 days prior to the membership anniversary date, which shall be payable upon receipt.

Section 3.

Procedure for Non-Payment
If the annual dues of any member remains unpaid after the anniversary date, the President will send a final notice. If a member’s dues remains unpaid 30 days after final notice, such membership shall be terminated automatically. If satisfactory explanation for non-payment is provided to the President, the membership may be reinstated on terms established by the President in accordance with such procedures, if any, established by the Board of Directors.

Section 4.

No Assessments
Association units do not have the power to levy any special assessment on any member of the Association, other than regular annual dues and reasonable and necessary fees for attendance at Association and unit meetings, conferences, seminars and special events. Voluntary contribution programs for unit support or other purposes may be established by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may, on a case-by-case basis or by adopted procedures, allow units the ability to charge additional and/or supplemental fees for services rendered by such unit.

Section 5.

Membership Transfer
Members who transfer to another chapter will be required to pay the appropriate fee for services in order to receive membership benefits for the new chapter. The President will prorate and adjust chapter dues remittances accordingly.