However, persons from larger institutions of higher education will not be barred from membership. Each regular member communicates directly with the Consortium and exercises a single vote. Regular members in good standing are those who have paid the dues assigned to this membership class by the Board of Directors. Affiliate membership is available to any individual or organization wishing to keep informed of the activities of the Consortium and willing to pay the dues assigned to this membership class by the board of directors. Each delegate exercises a single vote.
Institutional delegates are eligible to hold elective office in the Consortium.
Institutional members in good standing are those who have paid the dues assigned to this membership class by the Board of Directors. The Membership Secretary, in reviewing applications for membership, may designate that the applicant shall be an affiliate member if the employer of the applicant does not fall within the class of institutions described in Article II herein. Individuals may appeal this decision to the Board of Directors, whose decision shall be final. The membership year for the Consortium shall correspond to its fiscal year. If the choice is not made, the Membership Secretary will assign the region to be that in which the member resides.