AITP - Association of Information Technology Professionals Chapter Bylaws

NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA CHAPTER, GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA

ARTICLE IV - MEMBERSHIP

Section 1 - Chapter Membership

1.01     Classes of chapter membership shall be:

Chapter membership requires membership in the Association and the qualifications for classes of membership shall be defined in the Association Bylaws.

1.02     Each membership shall be in the name of an individual and each member shall be approved individually. Corporate Members may designate one individual and three alternates to represent the Corporate Member in chapter activities. Such Corporate Member representative shall have all rights and privileges of membership in the associati on, except the right to hold office and to vote.

1.03     Certain categories of honorary memberships qualify for reduced Association dues as determined by the Association Board of Directors. Reduced chapter dues may apply if determined by the Chapter Board of Directors. Reduced region dues may apply if determined by the region Board of Directors.

Section 2 - Application for Membership

2.01     Application for membership must be accompanied by payment of all applicable dues and should be forwarded to the Chapter or Association Headquarters either by mail or online, in accordance with procedures established by the Association.

Section 3 - Suspension or Termination of Membership

3.01     The Board of Directors of the chapter shall have the power to suspend or expel from the chapter any member for conduct contrary to the best interests of the Chapter and the Association. Such action shall be taken in accordance with procedures established by the Association prior to the Chapter taking action.

Section 4 - Continuing Membership

4.01     A chapter member, upon transfer, promotion or retirement from active information processing activities, may continue as a member in good standing of the chapter except as otherwise provided in the bylaws and standing rules.