BAS Rules and Constitution

6 Brisbane Astronomical Society Inc. Membership Fees 6. (1) The membership fees for each class of membership shall be such sum as the members shall from time to time at any general meeting so determine. (2) The membership fees for each class of membership shall be payable at such time and in such manner as the Management Committee shall from time to time determine. Admission and Rejection of Members 7. (1) At the next meeting of the Management Committee after the receipt of any application and the fee applicable for any class of membership, such applica- tion shall be considered by the Management Committee, who shall thereupon determine upon the admission or rejection of the applicant. (2) Any applicant who receives a majority of the votes of the members of the Management Committee present at the meeting at which such application is being considered shall be accepted as a member to the class of membership applied for. (3) Upon the acceptance or rejection of an application for any class of membership the Secretary shall forthwith give the applicant notice in writing of such acceptance or rejection. Termination of Membership 8. (1) A member may resign from the Association at any time by giving notice in writing to the Secretary. Such resignation shall take effect at the time such notice is received by the Secretary unless a later date is specified in the notice when it shall take effect on that later date. (2) If a member — (i) is convicted of an indictable offence; or (ii) fails to comply with any of the provisions of these Rules; or (iii) has membership fees in arrears for a period of six months or more, upon which membership will be classified as lapsed; or (iv) conducts himself or herself in a manner considered to be injurious or prejudicial to the character or interests of the Association, the Management Committee shall consider whether his or her membership shall be terminated. (3) The member concerned shall be given a full and fair opportunity of