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MEMBERSHIP - DUES Return to By-Laws' main page. Section 1.1 Term of Membership.
a. The term of membership of ongoing members shall extend from the first day of school to the first day of school of the following year. b. The term of membership of those members joining during the current membership year shall extend from the date of the signing of the membership form to the first day of school of the following year. c. Assistance will be provided to members in dealing with events or situations arising during the term of membership, but not for events or situations arising prior to membership in the Association.
Section 1.2 Membership Dues.
Membership dues in the Association are set by the Representative Council and may be changed from time to time by resolution of the Council. Changes in dues amounts become effective at the beginning of the following school year.
Section 1.3 Proration of Dues.
Refunds on a prorated basis may be made to members who leave the employ of the district and terminate membership in the Association prior to April 30th of any year. No refunds shall be made for terminations occurring after that date. If any person joins the Association at a time other than the beginning of the membership year, he/she may join on a prorated basis established by the Executive Board. Section 1.4 Payroll Deductions.
By individual consent, a member may authorize the Board of Education of the school district to make deductions from his/her salary for the purpose of paying membership dues. Section 1.5 Delinquency.
a. Dues of ongoing members shall be payable on or before October 15th. b. Dues of members joining during the current membership year shall be payable on or before October 15th, or on the date of joining, which ever is later. c. Dues remaining unpaid after the applicable date above shall be deemed delinquent except that, in cases where evidence shall be furnished to the Executive Director that authorization has been made for payroll deduction of membership dues, delinquency shall not be deemed to have occurred.
Section 1.6 Associate Members.
Any person falling within the following classes of persons may enroll as an associate member:
· A certificated person employed in professional education less than half time.
· A person who has been a member of the Association who is currently on leave. Section 1.7 Rights of Associate Members.
Individuals qualifying as associate members shall have all the rights and privileges of full members of the Association except they shall not be entitled to hold an office of the Association. Section 1.8 Associate Membership Dues.
The dues for each class of associate membership in the Association shall be such amount as may be established by resolution of the Executive Board from time to time, and shall be paid and applied for such terms of membership as may be established by such resolution or resolutions. Return to By-Laws' main page. |
