ARTICLE IV - Membership

Section 1. Qualification: The qualification for membership in this Society shall be active membership in good standing in the NAEA.

Section 2. Associate Membership: Associate membership may be conferred upon, EA' s and CPA's not members of NAEA at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors of the Society (hereinafter, the "Board").

Section 3. Application for Membership: All applicants for membership shall complete and sign the form of application provided by the NAEA and submit the application to the National NAEA office.

Section 4. Rights of Members: Each member shall be entitled to one vote on each matter required by law, the Articles of Incorporation or these By-laws to be submitted to a vote of the members.

Section 5.  Removal and Termination: 

Section 5 (a) Removal: Members may be removed from membership for cause by the National NAEA Board of Directors in accordance with the NAEA By-laws and procedures. For any cause other than non-payment of dues, removal shall occur only after the member in question has been given ample opportunity for defense.

Section 5 (b) Termination: A person's membership in the Society shall automatically terminate in the event of non-payment of dues.

Section 6. Reinstatement: A former member desiring a continuous membership record may be reinstated on showing proof of qualification and paying all dues in arrears. However, if a continuous membership record is not desired, the member may be reinstated on showing proof of qualification and paying current year's dues. Any member removed from membership for cause, other than for non-payment of dues, may be reinstated only by action of the Board of Directors.

Section 7. Resignation: Any member may resign by filing a written resignation with the National office of the NAEA; resignation shall take effect at the later of the time specified in the resignation letter, or, if no such time is specified, at the time of receipt by the NAEA. Such resignation shall not relieve the member so resigning of the obligation to pay any dues, or any charges, theretofore accrued and unpaid.