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Article III. Membership

Section 1. Grades of Membership

The grades of membership are identical to those in the STC Bylaws.

Section 2. Qualifications for Grades of Membership

Membership in the Chapter is open to members of any grade in the Society who work or reside in close proximity to Austin. Other qualifications for membership in the Chapter are as listed in the STC Bylaws.

Section 3. Rights and Privileges of Grades of Membership

The rights and privileges are identical to those listed in the STC Bylaws.

Section 4. Obligations of Membership

The obligations of membership are identical to those listed in the STC Bylaws.

Section 5. Admission to Membership.

Admission is as described in the STC Bylaws.

Section 6. Appeals Panel

As described in the STC Bylaws, membership appeals are made to the appeals panel of the Society and are not channeled through the Chapter.

Section 7. Termination of Membership

As described in the STC Bylaws, termination is accomplished through resignation, nonpayment of dues, or expulsion. Only the Society's board of directors can determine whether a member is to be terminated by suspension or expulsion; the Chapter's membership or the Chapter's board of directors cannot make such a determination.

Section 8. Reinstatement and Transfer of Membership

Reinstatement and transfer procedures are identical to those in the STC Bylaws.

Section 9. Dues and Fees

Dues and fees as described in the STC Bylaws. The Chapter may set fees for special projects, purchases, or Chapter expenses, but only if the fees are approved by the board of directors and have no bearing on membership.