Such membership is open to all who wish to join provided they agree to adhere to the mandatory code of practice. The subscription shall be payable on 1st January, and is for the calendar year. Those joining initially may opt to join on 1st July and pay half the yearly subscription. Members shall communicate their names, postal and electronic addresses to the Membership Secretary 1st February each year and shall transfer the total subscription due, net of transfer charges to the Treasurer by 28th February. In the event of a member failing to comply with this clause for two years concurrently, the Council shall have the power to revoke their membership.
All members enjoy the same benefits of membership.
Members shall communicate the names and postal and electronic addresses of their representative on Council, to the Membership Secretary by 1st February each year. Any member failing to comply with this requirement shall have its representation on Council revoked for the current calendar year. Each member of Council shall be entitled to be represented by a proxy, who shall be entitled to vote on that member's behalf. Proxy representation shall be recognised only through written nomination. The Council of the Association is composed of the officers of the Association, together with the representatives of affiliated organisations.