Bylaws

 ARTICLE IV. DUES

Section 1: Annual dues for each individual or agency affiliate member shall be recommended by the Executive Board and ratified by a majority vote of the membership present at the annual meeting.

Section 2: Dues which are not paid by payroll deduction are payable by January 1. Membership shall be forfeited if dues are not paid by March 31. Application for reinstatement to membership shall be made in the original manner.

Section 3: For purposes of recruiting new members, the Executive Board shall be empowered to initiate a special dues structure for new members during their first year of membership.

Section 4: Payroll deduction of membership dues shall be allowable for State of Alabama employees. Members choosing this option must enroll for a minimum of one year to cover the full cost of annual dues. Payment by payroll deduction entitles the member to affiliation in two sections. 

Section 5: Enrollment during the last quarter of any calendar year constitutes membership for the next calendar year.