Regulation 71 stipulates that if a member's subscription to their Chapter remains unpaid for two full years, they automatically cease to be a member at the end of that period. This cessation is reported at the next regular convocation and recorded in the minutes. To regain membership, the individual must pay all outstanding arrears and undergo the regular proposition and ballot process as outlined in Regulation 66. Additionally, this regulation does not preclude Chapters from taking action against members for unpaid dues for periods shorter than two years, provided such actions are permitted by the Chapter's By-Laws, in accordance with Regulation 181 of the Book of Constitutions. This regulation emphasizes the importance of timely payment of dues and outlines the necessary steps for reinstatement.
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Regulation 71: Cessation of membership when two years in arrear If the subscription of a member to his Chapter remains unpaid for two full years, at the expiration of that period he shall cease to be a member of the Chapter and the fact shall be reported to the Chapter at its next regular convocation and recorded in the minutes.
He can become a member again only by payment of the arrears followed by regular proposition and ballot according to Regulation 66.
This Regulation shall not prevent any Chapter proceeding against any of its members in accordance with Regulation 181, Book of Constitutions, in respect of sums due for a shorter period than two years, if so provided in its By-Laws.