Titles of papers to be presented shall be sent to the Divisional Chairperson who shall place them on the program. The Vice-Chairperson shall assist and shall assume the Chair if the Chairperson is no longer able to serve. The several divisions may function throughout the year and may meet for lectures, symposia, and other scientific purposes whenever it is deemed advisable. Classes of Membership Section 1. Regular members are professional scientists in the various fields and other persons interested in the purposes of the Academy.
Educational members are institutions involved in education in the state and contribute annually.
Life membership is conferred on individuals on payment of dues for life as set by the Board of Directors. Life members have the rights and privileges of Regular members. Patrons and donors are individuals or organizations making substantial contributions in money or property to the Academy. They, or in the case of organizations, their designated representatives, have the rights and privileges of regular members, except that organizational representatives may not vote for Officers or Directors, nor may they be elected to these positions. Student membership is open to students at any accredited college or university.