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applicant to abide by the Council’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct to include whether the applicant has
received any formal complaints for allegations of misconduct. The final authority for accepting or denying
membership shall be the Board of Directors.

Section 3.10 Admission of Members.
Admission of all applicants for membership shall be approved by the Executive Director; said decision by the
Executive Director to be subject to appeal to the Board of Directors.

Section 3.11 Removal and Suspension.
Members of any classification may be removed from membership for non-payment of dues or for failure to maintain
the necessary qualifications for membership, according to procedures established by the Board of Directors. In
addition, in order to protect the best interests of the Council, the Board of Directors may, for good cause shown, and
by a two-thirds vote of the Board members present and voting, remove, suspend, or limit the membership privileges
of any member. The Board may take such action only after advising the member in writing of the proposed action
and the reason for it, and giving the member a reasonable opportunity to respond. The Board shall advise the
member in writing of its decision. The member may appeal any such action to the Annual Meeting of the Council,
provided that notice of intent to appeal is provided to the Executive Director or other designated person at least ten
(10) days in advance of the meeting.

Section 3.12 Reinstatement.
A former member desiring a continuous membership record may be reinstated upon showing proof of qualification
and paying all dues for that period in which such membership lapsed, plus current year’s dues.

Section 3.13 Resignation.
Any member may resign by filing a written resignation with the President of the Council or the Executive Director,
however such resignation shall not relieve the member so resigning of the obligation to pay any dues or other
charges theretofore accrued and unpaid.

ARTICLE IV – DUES

Section 4.01 Establishment of Dues.
Dues and Initiation fees, if any, for all categories of membership shall be established by the Board of Directors. The
Board of Directors will also determine what amount from the annual dues from each member will be set aside for the
legislation fund.

Section 4.02 Payment of Dues.
Membership dues are due and payable annually.

Section 4.03 Delinquency and Cancellation.
Any member of the Council who shall be delinquent in dues for a period of sixty (60) days from the time dues
become due shall be notified of such delinquency and suspended from further services. If payment of dues is not
made within the succeeding thirty (30) days, the delinquent member shall forfeit all rights and privileges of
membership.

Revised and Approved on October 11, 2023 (page 3 of 12)