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Section 2. All applications for membership must be made to the Association online at the WAD website, or in writing on an
application form provided and accompanied by the following:
a) Remittance by check, money order or bank draft, drawn on a United States Bank and in United States currency, or by
credit card covering one year’s annual dues in advance, plus the entrance fee applicable at the time of the application,
pursuant to Article V, Section 1.

Section 3. No applicant for membership shall be accepted if convicted of a felony unless seven (7) years have elapsed since the
completion of any sentence imposed by the courts as a result of this conviction.

Section 4. The Executive Director shall arrange to publish the names of all applicants for membership via the “announce
list-serve” after receipt of such application, to afford members an opportunity to submit objections regarding any
applicant for membership. Such objection shall be communicated to the Executive Director no later than ten (10) days
after publication.

Section 5. If, after reviewing, processing and investigating the application, the applicant meets all the necessary qualifications
for membership, he/she shall be certified as a regular active member by a vote of the Executive Committee. Upon election
to active membership the applicant shall be notified by the Executive Director and then become eligible to all the rights and
privileges of an active member, have his/her name included in the membership list and be issued with a membership certificate
or plaque, and membership directory.

a) Any Active Member, Probationary Member, Life Active Member, or Associate Member still engaged in business, must
list their main office in a location where they conduct business on a regular basis, are licensed where required, and
otherwise operating legally under all applicable laws. They, or at least one employee, must live within a reasonable
distance of that office to conduct assignments from other members in a timely manner.

b) Any Member listing a Branch or Additional Office must only do so if they conduct business at that location on a regular
basis, are licensed where required, and otherwise operating legally under all applicable laws. They, or at least one
employee, must live within a reasonable distance of that office to conduct assignments from other members in a timely
manner.

c) No Member may list Branch or Additional Offices, Virtual Offices, or Ghost Offices in their advertising or websites where
they do not legally maintain an office as described above.

Section 6. The resignation of any member in good standing shall be accepted when documented to the Executive Director.

a) The Executive Director shall notify the member of the acceptance of their resignation.

ARTICLE V – DUES

Section 1. The dues of the Association shall be determined by the Board of Directors. They will be in U.S. currency and changes
approved by the general membership at the Annual Meeting. It will then be published via the “announce list-serve” and in the
next W.A.D. Newsletter.
a) The application processing fees of the Association shall be determined by the Board of Directors and approved by the
general membership at the Annual Meeting.

Section 2. Any member not paying dues by their due date of any year shall be deemed delinquent. A suspension may be tolled
after 30 days.

Section 3. No member who is delinquent in his/her dues will be allowed to vote at any meeting.

Section 4. If any member does not pay dues within 90 days of their due date, such member’s membership in this Association
shall be cancelled upon written Notice.
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