ARTICLE IV
Membership
Section 1.
The membership of the Association
consists of any non-elected, non-judicial employee working in the
justice system, state or federal, in a managerial or administrative
capacity within the State of Georgia. The Association shall have the
following classes of members:
A. Regular Member - Any non-elected, non-judicial employee involved in
the management of courts or court programs in Georgia may become a
Regular Member upon payment of dues. Regular Members may vote, hold
office and serve on committees.
B. Honorary Member - Any person whom the organization wishes to
recognize for outstanding achievements in the field of court
administration may become a member of this class. A person becomes an
Honorary Member after nomination by a Regular Member and a majority vote
of the Executive Committee. Honorary Members shall not hold office, pay
dues or vote, but may serve on committees.
C. Retired Member - Upon retirement from the justice system, any Regular
Member in good standing is eligible for this class of membership upon
payment of dues. Retired Members may vote and serve on committees, but
shall not hold office.
D. Associate Member - Any person in an elected judicial or non-judicial
position, or a student attending an accredited school, college or
university may become an Associate Member upon payment of dues.
Associate Members shall not hold office and shall not vote, but may
serve on committees.
Section 2.
Rights of Membership. All members shall have the full rights and privileges of membership in the Association as described in Section 1 above. Each member shall be deemed to subscribe generally to the objectives of the Association.