The name of the organization shall be the Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia, hereinafter called the Association. Membership is by calendar year. One who joins after 15 November in any year shall begin membership effective 1 January next following. Membership in good standing is begun and maintained by payment of the membership dues. Dues not paid by 1 March shall cause removal of the member from the roll.
Good standing is resumed upon payment of arrears or by rejoining.
Each member is responsible for advising the Association promptly of changes of address. Life membership shall be granted to full members who opt to pay a single lump sum instead of annual dues, the amount of such lump sum to be determined under Article vii, 1. Any member may resign from the Association by giving written notice to the Executive. Members in good standing may attend and vote at general meetings and be eligible for election to office as hereinafter provided. Members in good standing shall receive one copy of each issue of The Nova Scotia Genealogist .