Bylaws

ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP

Section 1: The membership of AlPHA shall be subject to compliance with these bylaws.

Section 2: Membership in this Association shall consist of any individual who, or organization which is interested in any branch of public health.

Section 3: Classification of Members.

a. Charter Member - Those people admitted to membership prior to May 1, 1957, shall be listed as charter members; they shall meet annual requirements.

b. Regular Member - A member not included in any of the categories described below.

c. Life Member - This membership is granted to upon written request of the member to the membership chairperson, to individuals who were members in good standing at the time of retirement. Such member will be exempt from paying dues.

d. Honorary member - A member who is selected by majority vote of the Executive Board and is exempt from paying dues.

e. Student Member - A member who is a full time college student with an interest in public health.

f. Agency Affiliate Member - Any agency, corporation, institution, or organization interested in public health may apply for membership. An agency affiliate member is entitled to one vote.

Section 4: Application for membership shall be made in writing to the Association. No applications for membership are required of Honorary Members.

Section 5: Members in good standing of the Association shall be the voting body and shall be eligible to participate in its business meetings, to serve in any of its elective or appointive positions, and participate in sections of the Association. A member cannot hold office in more than one section and multiple section participation does not entitle a member to more than one vote.

Section 6: Revocation of membership for cause may be enacted by a two-thirds vote of the Executive Board on recommendation of the Membership Committee.