The statements of individual members of NIST GRA do not necessarily reflect the official policy of the organization. Although GRA focuses on guest researchers issues, membership and participation shall be open to all active and former NIST employees and workers, including contracted employees, visiting scientists, students and post-doctorates, interested in advancing the goals of GRA, as set forth in Article 2. Official members of GRA are members whose names appear on the official membership list. Only official members may vote or be elected to the Executive Council. 4.1.3 Honorary membership may be conferred by a simple majority vote of official members attending a general meeting.
Honorary members are non-voting members.
The official membership list will contain only the names of those official and honorary members who are aware that this membership list is public information and consent in writing to their inclusion thereon. The membership list shall be held in the custody of the Executive Council. Dues 4.2.1 GRA shall be a secular nonprofit, nonpartisan, and noncommercial organization that may be supported by dues and contributions. 4.2.2 GRA shall be organized to conduct activities of interest common to its general membership and shall expend its funds for that purpose. The function of the Executive Council shall be to act on matters in which GRA has an interest, provide counsel to its members, and set general policy.