A Section may appoint ad hoc committees to address issues of relevance to the Section. These committees may meet during the year provided they have their own funding. Policy Statements Sections are authorized to make policy statements within their area of expertise. This is not an official policy statement of the Latin American Studies Association, which neither endorses nor rejects the views expressed. Section Finances 1.
Sections determine their own dues structure.
A majority of paid members at the business meting must approve any increase. Dues may be periodically revised to reflect changes in the costs of providing services to Sections. The remainder of the dues is deposited by the Secretariat in an account in the name of the Section, where unspent funds continue to accrue from year to year. The Secretariat may, with Executive Council approval, change the amount charged to Sections, in line with changes in the costs of its services. Commencing with membership year 2001, the dues within each Section are equal for all members, regardless of member status or residency.