Each case shall be considered on its individual merits. B. DUES 1. Annual dues are to be determined by the membership. In event of financial hardship, a member may apply to the President for a full or partial waiver, confidentially and without loss of rights and privileges of membership. Such a waiver is for one fiscal year and reapplication must be made annually when needed.
Reinstatement requires payment of all dues in arrears.
Exceptional cases may be submitted to the Board of Trustees for a compromise solution. The Budget for the ensuing fiscal year shall be adopted by the membership at the Annual Meeting. A proposed budget shall be prepared by the Board of Trustees and mailed to the membership with the Call to the Annual Meeting not less than 90 days preceding the Annual Meeting. Officers and Chairpersons may draw funds necessary to fulfilling their respective duties within the limits of their individual budgetary allotments. Any exceptions are to be approved prior to the expenditure by the Board of Trustees.