hash.peace Cessation of Membership
1) A person ceases to be a member of the Society if the person:
(a) dies;
(b) resigns that membership; or
(c) is expelled from the Society.
2) A member may resign from membership by way of written notice to the General Secretary and upon the expiration of a period of notice of two (2) weeks, the member ceases to be a member.
3) A member may be expelled if, in the opinion of the Executive Committee, he or she has:
(a) Through his or her actions, or comments, brought the Society into disrepute;
(b) Persistently refused or neglected to comply with the whole or any part of this Constitution, the Society’s Code of Conduct or any other supplementary policies of the Society; or
(c) Through his or her words or conduct, demonstrated that he or she no longer shares the objects of the Society stated hereto.
4) Decisions on expulsion shall be made by a majority vote by the Executive Committee. An aggrieved member may appeal within one (1) month from the date of his or her expulsion, to the General Meeting of members, whose decision shall be final.
5) Entrance fees already paid are not refundable upon cessation of membership.