The official languages of the Association shall be English and French. Membership in the Association shall be open to any academic or professional individual engaged in or interested in teaching or research in the fields of translation, writing, terminology and interpretation. Full-time students are entitled to student membership in the Association upon presentation of a copy of their student identity card or a certificate from their University administration. Student members pay one-third of the regular membership dues and are entitled to all privileges of membership. The Executive Council may pass a motion granting honorary membership to persons who have distinguished themselves by their scholarly efforts in the fields of translation, writing, terminology or interpretation, or who have rendered outstanding service to the Association.
Honorary members are exempt from paying dues.
Any member may withdraw from the Association by sending a letter to that effect to the Secretary of the Association. Telephone conferences or consultation by electronic mail may take the place of meetings if all Officers agree. A quorum requires at least two members. Each Officer has one vote. The President shall be responsible for the overall management of the Association.