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immediate termination resulting from a failure to pay National/Regional per capita
or Chapter dues (see Article IX – Section 5 - Chapter Dues and Assessments)
or to fulfill the National 1-in-4 conference attendance requirement (NPP).

6. Notice: If a termination matter is presented to the Chapter body, and the Chapter
elects to Involuntarily Terminate membership, the Chapter Corresponding
Secretary shall issue written notice (in the form required by Article I, Section 5 of
the National Constitution and Bylaws) to the terminated Member of the
Chapter’s decision. The letter is effective once sent.

a. If the termination is effectuated pursuant to Article V, Section 4(B)(2)(a)
(National Grievance Process within the NPP), any notice letter regarding
Involuntary Termination must be issued consistent with the manner outlined
in the National Grievance Process within the NPP.

b. If the termination is effectuated pursuant to Article V, Section 4(B)(2)(b)
(report to the Chapter Vice President) the letter must state the reason for
the decision, and notify the Member of her right to appeal to the Chapter
Executive Board (as outlined below). The letter must be sent via regular
and registered mail within 5 days of the Chapter’s decision. Copies of the
letter shall be sent to the Regional Director, the National Officer of the
Region and to the National Recording Secretary. The letter is effective
once sent.

7. Appeal of Involuntary Termination

a. Members terminated pursuant to Article V, Section 4(B)(2)(a) above shall
follow the National Grievance Process within the NPP.

b. Members terminated pursuant to Article V, Section 4(B)(2)(b): After
receipt of notification of termination by the Chapter, a member shall have
thirty (30) days to appeal in writing to the Chapter Executive Board (See
the NCB, Article I, Section 5(B) and the NPP).

(1). The Chapter Executive Board shall hold the hearing on the appeal
within 14 days of the request. If the Chapter Executive Board upholds the
termination elected by the Chapter body, the Chapter Corresponding
Secretary shall issue written notice to the terminated Member of the Chapter
Executive Board’s decision to uphold the Chapter body’s election to
terminate by a letter sent via regular and registered mail within 5 days of
the Chapter Executive Board’s decision. The letter must state the reason for
the decision, and notify the Member of her right to appeal to the Regional
Director. Copies of the letter shall be sent to the Regional Director, the
National Officer of the Region and to the National Recording Secretary.
The letter is effective once sent.

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