All members of the Branch shall have the privilege of attending meetings of the Branch, and of presenting papers and participating in discussion of papers. All members shall have a vote in the affairs of the Branch. Members whose dues are in arrears for two fiscal years or more shall cease to be members of the Branch until their dues in arrears shall have been paid, at which time they shall be automatically reinstated. The Secretary-Treasurer shall keep members informed of their membership status. Branch dues for members shall be determined by the Executive Committee and payable yearly to the Secretary-Treasurer of the Branch.
Dues are to be assessed and paid at the beginning of each fiscal year.
The fiscal year shall begin on the first day of July and end on the last day of June. The place of meetings shall be determined by the Executive Committee. Officers are elected to serve for the period of 1 July to 30 June. The Assistant Secretary may substitute for the Secretary-Treasurer. This committee shall serve in an advisory capacity to the President and act in the interests of the Branch.