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International Association for Identification

CONSTITUTION, BYLAWS and AMENDMENTS

April, 1998

CODE OF ETHICS

As a member of the Mississippi Division of the International Association for Identification, and being actively engaged in the profession of scientific identification and investigation, I dedicate myself to the scientific administration thereof in the interest of justice and truth;

To cooperate with others in the profession promote improvement through research, and disseminate such research information in efforts to continually advance the science of identification;

To employee my technical knowledge factually;

To protect the technical standards of the profession of scientific identification and investigation;

I humbly accept my responsibility of public trust and seek Divine guidance that I may keep inviolate the profession of scientific investigation.

CONSTITUTION

I. OBJECTIVE

Section 1.

This organization shall be known as the Mississippi Division of the International Association for Identification, a non-profit organization, and is formed for the following reasons:

A. To associate persons who are actively engaged in the profession of forensic identification, investigation and scientific examination of physical evident in an organized body so that the profession in all of its branches may be standardized and effectively and scientifically practiced.

B. To encourage the enlargement and improvement of the science of forensic identification and crime detection.

C. To encourage research work in scientific crime detection.

D. To keep its members appraised of the latest techniques and discoveries in forensic identification.

E. To employ the collective wisdom of the profession to advance the scientific techniques identification and crime detection.

II.

Section 1.

Membership of this Division shall consist of Charter, Active, Life Active, Associate and Honorary Members. Applications for membership shall conform to the provisions as set forth in the Bylaws.

Section 2. Charter Membership

Charter Membership of the Division will be limited to all Active Members who join the chapter within a period of one year after the Charter from the Parent Body of I.A.I. has been granted.

Section 3. Active Membership

The Active Membership of the Division shall consist of persons actively engaged in the science of forensic identification, and their bureau department heads. Provided however, that the foregoing persons are bona fide employees of, and who receive salaries from National, State, County or Municipal governments, or some subdivision thereof. Active Members shall not lose their status because of retirement or change of position, so long as they remain in good standing and they may hold office.

Section 4. Life Active Membership 

This membership shall be limited to Active Members of the Chapter who have paid their membership dues and assessments for the past twenty years continuously and to all past Presidents. These persons shall be eligible to all privileges of an Active Member and shall be excused during their lifetime from payment of dues. 

Section 5. Associate Membership 

All reputable persons, fully or partially engaged in any of the various phases of forensic identification of forensic identification and investigation and who are not qualified for Active Membership, are hereby eligible to become Associate Members. They shall, in all respects be subject to the same rules, fees, and charges and entitled to the same rights and privileges as Active Members, except that they shall not be entitled to election of any office or to be members of the Board of Directors. 

Section 6. Honorary Membership 

Honorary membership of this Division shall consist of persons who have performed some particular service for the Division or who have contributed to the advancement of law enforcement in some conspicuous manner. Such person or persons, upon motion of any member in good standing, may be elected to the Division by the assembly at large, to hold Honorary Membership for a period of one year and be excused from the payment of dues. They shall not be eligible to vote or hold office. 

III. Officers

Section 1.

There are hereby created the following officers of the Division:

A. President

B. First Vice President

C. Second Vice President

D. Secretary

E. Treasurer

F. Sergeant-at-Arms

G. Editor

H. Historian

I. Regional Representative

Section 2.

All the foregoing officers, except the Regional Representative, shall be elected at the Annual Conference of the Division.

Section 3.

In the event any officer is unable to act, or in the majority opinion of the voting Board Members is not effectively performing his/her duties, a majority vote of Board Members is required to remove him/her from office. If there is no constitutional provision in place for addressing the vacancy created by the resignation/removal of the officer, the President, with approval of the Board members and drawing from current board members and officers, shall appoint a replacement for the remainder of his/her term. 

IV. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

There shall be a Board of Directors of seven (7) voting members consisting of the Immediate Past President (who would serve as chairperson), the First Vice President and five (5) active members who would be appointed by the President.

Section 2

All Past Presidents and Officers of the Division may attend board meetings. However, they may be heard, but have no vote, except for the First Vice President and the Immediate Past President, who is Board Chair. 

Section 3. 

A voting quorum of the Board of Directors shall be four (4) Directors. 

Section 4. 

In the event of a vacancy occurring among the Board of Directors between the Annual Conference, such vacancy shall be filled by the President by appointment and the newly appointed member of the Board shall hold office until the next Annual Conference. 

Section 5. 

Any appointed Board Member who does not comply with their assigned responsibilities may be relieved of office by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. Replacement appointment shall be made by the Division President with Board approval. 

Section 6. 

In the event the Board Chair is unable to act, or in the majority opinion of voting Board Members is not effectively performing as Board Chair, a majority vote of Board members is required to remove the Chair from office. Drawing upon Division Past Presidents only, the President will appoint (with Board approval) a replacement chair. 

Section 7. 

Any Board member shall be removed for valid and just cause by a majority of votes cast by the Board members. Unexcused absence from three (3) consecutive duly called meetings of the Board shall constitute forfeiture of office. 

Section 8. 

Proxy voting by Board of Directors shall be permissible. 

Section 9.

There shall be no liability on the part of any Board member for any of its debts or obligations, either contractual or otherwise. Each director and officer of the Division, whether in office or not, shall be indemnified by the Division against all previously approved costs and expenses reasonably incurred by, or imposed on, such member having served as a director or an officer.

V. OF THE REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE

Section 1.

A Regional Representative shall be nominated by the Division's Board of Directors annually. The Division member must be a good-standing member of the Parent Body. After the nomination of said Representative, the Division Secretary shall notify the Parent Body Secretary of the Division nomination. This notification shall be done at least thirty (30) days prior to the Parent Body Conference as that the incoming Parent Body President makes the appointment. Once appointed by the Parent Body President, the Representative shall serve for one year or such time that he/she is replaced.

Section 2.

The Regional Representative shall be eligible for election in this Division, but shall continue to perform such duties assigned to them by the Parent Body. 

Section 3. 

The Regional Representative shall act in an advisory capacity and assist the President, other officers of the Division and the Board of Directors in all matters pertaining to the welfare of the Division in the attainment of its objectives, the solicitation of new membership and such other duties as are affixed by the President. 

Section 4.

All applications of the candidates for membership in the Association shall be forwarded to the respective Regional Representative by the Parent Body Secretary/Treasurer and it shall be the duty of the Regional Representative to make an immediate and thorough investigation of the applicant's character and qualifications for membership. 

Section 5. 

The Regional Representative shall thereupon return the application with their written approval/disapproval indicated thereupon to the Parent Body Secretary/Treasurer. 

VI. OF THE PRESIDENT

Section 1.

The President shall appoint five (5) Board Members. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Division and shall preserve order and decorum. The President shall carefully supervise the affairs of the Division and labor for its usefulness and efficiency. The President shall appoint all standing and special committees and shall fill all vacancies among the Officers and Committees (except otherwise provided for in these Articles) caused by death, resignation and other causes, during the recess between Annual Conferences. 

Section 2. 

The President, elected for a one (1) year period, shall not succeed him/herself in office except when serving the unexpired term of his/her predecessor. 

Section 3.

The President shall be authorized, but not required, to sign Division warrants or checks. The President, with Board approval, may authorize a Division Officer to sign checks or warrants and make deposits of funds and expenses arising from Special Conference Speaker Engagements. 

Section 4.

The President shall act in conjunction with the Board of Directors in the organizing and planning of conference speakers and activities.

VII. OF THE VICE PRESIDENTS

Section 1.

The First Vice President shall act as presiding officer of the Division during the temporary absence or disability of the President. The First Vice President shall automatically succeed to the office of the President in the event of the death, disability, resignation or removal from the office of the President and shall serve the unexpired term thereof.

Section 2. 

The First Vice President shall be a voting member of the Board of Directors.

Section 3. 

The First Vice President shall assist the Host of the Annual and Semi-Annual Conferences with direct guidance from the President to plan and organize conference affairs.

Section 4. 

The First Vice President shall serve as chairperson of the Resolutions Committee. 

Section 5.

The Second Vice President shall act as presiding officer of the Division during the temporary absence or disability of the President and the First Vice President. The Second Vice President shall automatically succeed to the office of the First Vice President in the event of the death, disability, resignation or removal from the office of the First Vice President and shall serve the unexpired term thereof.

Section 6. 

The Second Vice President shall attend and participate in the Board of Directors meetings but may not have a vote at these meetings. 

Section 7. 

The Second Vice President shall, at the direction of the Board of Directors, assist in the preparation of the Annual and Semiannual Conference Speakers Program. 

Section 8.

The Second Vice President shall serve as the chairperson of the Publication Review Committee.

VIII. OF THE IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

Section 1.

The office of the Immediate Past President shall be held by the retiring President for a period of one (1) year or until the next succeeding Annual Conference, during which time he/she shall serve as Chair of the Board of Directors until succeeded by the next retiring President of the Division.

IX. OF THE SECRETARY

Section 1.

The Secretary shall keep the records and minutes of the Division.

Section 2.

The Secretary shall be the Secretary of the Board of Directors, but shall not have a vote in their deliberations. The Secretary shall not be an appointed Board Member.

Section 3.

The Secretary shall be responsible for the keeping of a full and accurate account of all the proceedings of the Board of Directors, the general business meetings and the general educational sessions and perform such other duties as may be assigned to the office by the President or the Board of Directors.

Section 4.

The Secretary shall receive all applications for Division membership and shall see that all applicants receive acceptance/rejection status by the Board of Directors. Upon approval by the Board of Directors (approval can be received by a telephone conversation with the President or Board Chairperson. However, formal acceptance/rejection of a potential member must be accomplished by the Board of Directors), the Secretary will furnish the new member with a duly signed membership certificate, a member card, a current member roster, a copy of the Constitution and Bylaws, and forward the new member details to the Editor.

Section 5.

The Secretary shall prepare a written report of Division activities to be presented to the Division Regional Representative of the Parent Body no later than thirty (30) days prior to the Parent Body Annual Conference.

Section 6.

The Secretary will drop members from membership once they become six (6) months delinquent in annual dues after being notified by the Treasurer.

Section 7.

The Secretary shall upon receipt of annual membership dues by the Treasurer furnish that member a current membership card that bears the expiration date. The Secretary shall keep accurate records of member status. Those members six months delinquent are to be dropped from membership by the Secretary, who shall notify the Editor to remove such member from the mailing list.

Section 8.

The Secretary shall hold office for a period of two (2) years after election at an Annual Conference. If at any time during that two (2) year tenure, the Secretary is unable to act, or is not performing effectively as secretary, the Secretary can be removed from office by a majority vote of duly appointed Board Members. To fill the vacated position until the next Annual Conference election, the current President shall appoint a replacement (drawing upon past Secretaries only).

X. OF THE EDITOR

Section 1.

The Editor, in conjunction with the Publication Review Committee, shall receive all articles and items of interest pertinent to the identification and investigation professions, edit them when necessary and prepare them for inclusion in the Division's publication. They shall secure such other beneficial publicity for the Division as may be in their power and perform such other duties as may be designated by the Division. Expenses incurred by them in connection with their duties shall be paid by the Treasurer upon the presentation of proper vouchers.

Section 2.

The Editor shall hold office for a period of two (2) years after election at an Annual Conference. If at any time during that two (2) year tenure, the Editor is unable to act, or is not performing effectively as editor, the Editor can be removed from office by a majority vote of duly appointed Board Members. To fill the vacated position until the next Annual Conference election, the current President shall appoint a replacement (drawing upon past Editors only).

XI. OF THE HISTORIAN

Section 1.

The Historian shall search out, collect and have custody of all items of historical interest to the Division. They shall identify and mark each it to the best of their ability and acknowledge the donor of each. They shall take, or make arrangements to have taken, photographs at all Division meetings and public functions sponsored by the Division. These historical items will be available for viewing at all Annual and Semiannual Conferences of the Division and will remain the property of the Division at all times.

Section 2.

The Historian shall hold office for a period of two (2) years after election at an Annual Conference. If at any time during that two (2) year tenure, the Historian is unable to act, or is not performing effectively as historian, the Historian can be removed from office by a majority vote of duly appointed Board Members. To fill the vacated position until the next Annual Conference election, the current President shall appoint a replacement (drawing upon past Historians only).

XII. OF THE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

Section 1.

The Sergeant-at-Arms shall have command of the outer door of the Conference Hall and shall permit none to enter who is not properly qualified. They shall assist the President in preserving order and may perform such other duties as the President my direct.

Section 2.

The Sergeant-At-Arms will take possession of all items (such as patches, T-shirts, pins, etc.) and maintain an inventory list of all such items.

Section 3.

It will be the Sergeant-At-Arms’ responsibility to have these items for display at each conference. Any monies collected for these items will be turned over to the Treasurer the last day of the seminar.

XIII. OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 1.

The Board of Directors shall act as an advisory committee to the President. 

Section 2.

The Board of Directors should be the governing body of the Division. The Board shall exercise powers vested in it by the membership to manage the property, affairs, and activities of the Division. The Board shall be responsible for reviewing and insuring that all activities of the Division are in accordance with the policies, rules and regulations to assure efficient and economical operations of the Division. The Board shall publish minutes of schedules meetings.

Section 3.

The Board of Directors shall select the place, the date, and the content of the Annual and Semiannual Conferences.

Section 4.

The Board of Directors shall have the power to investigate any member or officer of the Division upon any charge affecting honor or conduct unbecoming a member or an officer, provided the charges are made in writing and signed by the person making said charge.

Section 5.

Any written charge against any member or officer shall first be placed in the hands of the President, who shall within ten days, lay the matter before the Board of Directors for consideration and the Chair of the Board of Directors shall thereupon send a copy of the said charge or charges to the accused by registered mail and the accused shall have thirty (30) days in which to answer in writing such charge or charges. Failure to answer such charge(s) within thirty (30) days shall be deemed a confession of the truth of the charge or charges. 

Section 6.

If member fails to answer charge(s), the Board of Directors will decide what action, if any, should be taken. If member answers charge(s), the Board of Directors will appoint two (2) members in good standing to conduct an investigation and report its finding to the Board of Directors within 90 days for action to be taken, if any.

XIV. CONFERENCE ELECTIONS

Section 1.

All elections (to include President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Editor, Historian, and Sergeant-at-Arms) shall be made at the Annual Conference. Voting is by members in good standing with a voice vote, a show of hands or by ballot. The manner of vote is selected by the Division Presiding Officer at the Conference. A majority of all votes cast shall be necessary to elect any candidate. 

Section 2. 

If more than two (2) candidates are nominated, the name of the candidate receiving the lowest number of votes shall be dropped on each succeeding ballot until two (2) names remain, unless on any ballot one candidate shall receive a majority of all votes cast. 

Section 3. 

The Secretary shall be responsible for the keeping of a full and accurate account of all the proceedings of the Conference elections. 

Section 4. 

The proceedings at the Annual Business Meeting shall be as follows: 

A. Call to order by the President.

B. Unfinished business.

C. Report of the Secretary.

D. Report of the Treasurer.

E. Reports of the Committees.

F. Other reports.

G. New Business.

H. Election of Officers.

I. Adjournment.

The Presiding Officer of the Business Meeting shall be guided by the manual of "Roberts Rules of Order". These rules govern all meetings of the membership, the Board, committee meetings, and any other official meetings of the Division.

XV. Emblem

Section 1.

The emblem of the Division shall be used only by members of the Division who are in good standing.

XVI. Dissolution

Section 1.

In the event this Division shall be dissolved or otherwise terminated, the assets and income shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or as voted on by the Board of Directors of the Division, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or shall be distributed to the federal government, or to a state or local government, for a public purpose. Any such assets not disposed of shall be disposed of by the Court of Common Pleas of the county in which the principal office of the organization is then located, exclusively for such purposes or to such organizations, as said Court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes.

Section 2.

The Division is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

XVII. Committees

Section 1. The Resolutions Committee.

The Resolutions Committee shall consist of five (5) members: A chairperson (who shall be the First Vice President) and four (4) members to be appointed by the incoming President within thirty (30) days after they are inducted into office and shall remain intact and active during their term of office. The duties of this committee shall be to receive suggestions from any source and at their discretion incorporate them into resolutions and present them to the Annual Conference.

Section 2. The Nominating Committee.

The Nominating Committee shall consist of the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, who shall serve as Chairperson of the Committee and four (4) others who are to be appointed by the Board of Directors any Past Presidents who are present during the Annual Conference, who wish to serve. This Committee shall be so appointed as to insure an equal geographical representation of the Association, if possible. The Committee shall, upon appointment at the Fall Semiannual Conference, screen potential nominees for offices which will be vacated at the Annual Conference. The Nominating Committee shall post a list of candidates prior to the Annual Business Meeting. These nominations will be voted on by the full membership. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to preclude the nomination for office of any eligible member from the floor of the Conference.

Section 3. Latent Print Certification Committee.

A Latent Print Certification Committee consisting of three (3) (Chair, and two (2) members) Division Members who are Certified Latent Print Examiners shall be named by the President no more than thirty (30) days after taking office. The Committee shall administer Latent Print Certification testing at the discretion of the Parent Body Latent Print Certification Board. Beginning in 1990, this Committee shall be a standing committee with the appointed Chair serving three (3) years. Each Committee Member shall serve staggered terms of one (1) to four (4) years.

The Committee Chair shall appoint a Committee member to function as the Committee Secretary. The Secretary shall be responsible for maintaining just and accurate committee records. It shall be the responsibility of the Committee Secretary to bill the Parent Body Committee for the Division's portion of the Certification fee (if necessary).

When a vacancy occurs on the committee, other than the normal expiration of a Committee Member, the President shall appoint, within thirty (30) days a Certified Latent Print Examiner to fill that particular member term.

Section 4. Audit Committee

An Audit Committee consisting of two (2) Division members shall be named by the President no more than thirty (30) days after taking office. The Committee shall examine all financial records of the Treasurer during the Annual Conference and report its findings during the Annual Business Meeting.

Section 5. Crime Scene Certification Committee.

A Crime Scene Certification Committee consisting of three (3) individuals who possess a crime scene certification and who are Division Members in good standing shall be named by the President. They shall act independently and shall conduct Crime Scene Certification at the direction of the Parent Body Crime Scene Certification Board.

Beginning in 1990, this Committee shall be a standing committee with the appointed Chair sitting three (3) years. Each Committee Member shall serve staggered terms of one (1) to four (4) years. The Committee Chair shall appoint a Committee member to function as the Committee Secretary. The committee Secretary shall be responsible for keeping just and accurate reports. It shall be the responsibility of the Committee Secretary to bill the Parent Body Board for the Division portion of the Certification fee (if necessary).

When a vacancy occurs on the committee, the President shall appoint, within thirty (30) days a Certified Crime Scene Member of the Division to fill the remaining term of the vacated office.

Section 6. Publication Review Committee.

A Publication Review Committee consisting of a chairperson (who shall be the Second Vice President) and two (2) active Division members shall be appointed by the President no more than thirty (30) days after taking office. Beginning 1995, this committee shall be a standing committee with the appointed chair serving the remainder of the elected year and each committee member serving staggered terms of one (1) to four (4) years.

This Committee shall seek information, articles, papers, etc., which may be of interest to Division members. These articles shall be submitted to the Editor, who shall have the ultimate decision of publication.

This Committee shall receive articles that are submitted to the Editor for publication in "Magnolia Print" (the Division's newsletter). These articles are to be reviewed based upon technical and scientific content. Grammatical revisions are the responsibility of the Editor. The Editor shall prepare check sheets on which committee members may place review comments.

XVIII. OF THE TREASURER

Section 1.

The Treasurer shall receive all monies due the Division and keep a just and accurate account between the Division and its members.

Section 2.

The Treasurer shall attend all Board meetings but shall not have a vote or be an appointed Board member.

Section 3.

The Treasurer shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to the office by the President or Board of Directors.

Section 4.

The Treasurer shall draw all warrants and checks except for special situations as designated in Article VI, Section 3, for the expenses of the Division. The Treasurer is authorized to expend funds, upon receipt of proper vouchers, incurred by the Division officers in the normal operation of Division activities. Board of Director approval is not required for expenses less than two hundred dollars ($200.00), but Board approval is required for expenses in excess of that amount.

Section 5.

The Treasurer shall provide a detailed financial report to be submitted at Board of Directors meetings and Division business meetings. Division members shall approve the financial records at each Division Business meeting. The Treasurer shall furnish any and all financial records required by the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee will review these records prior to each Division Business Meeting.

Section 6.

In the event of the death, resignation, removal of the Treasurer, the President shall be authorized to sign any warrants or checks.

Section 7.

The Treasurer shall hold office for a period of two (2) years after election at an Annual Conference. If at any time during that two (2) years tenure, the Treasurer is unable to act, or is not performing effectively as Treasurer, the Treasurer can be removed from office by a majority vote of duly appointed Board Members. To fill the vacated position until the next Annual Conference election, the current President shall appoint a replacement (drawing upon past Treasurers only).

Section 8.

The Treasurer will mail an annual notice to each Division member for membership dues. Upon receipt of annual membership dues, the Treasurer will furnish that member with a current membership card bearing the expiration date.

Section 9.

The Treasurer shall keep accurate records of member status, notifying the Secretary and Editor of any members six (6) months delinquent and will drop these members from membership. The Secretary and Editor will remove such members from the mailing list.

Section 10.

The Treasurer will annually prepare and mail to each Division member a roster to include the member’s name, address, department, title and telephone number.

Section 11.

The Treasurer will process all billing of other agencies, companies, etc.

ARTICLE XIX. Expenses

Section 1.

Each year the Board of Directors shall vote to pay all expenses for the President to attend the International Conference representing the Mississippi Division of I. A. I. 

Section 2. - If the funds exist:

A. The First Vice President shall be reimbursed for the registration fee to attend and shall be allowed $250.00 reimbursement for expenses only.

B. The Second Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Editor, Historian, Sgt. At Arms shall be allowed $250.00 reimbursement for expenses only.

Section 3.

If for any reason the First or Second Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Editor, Historian or Sgt. At Arms cannot attend the International Annual Conference, the funds allocated or any part thereof shall be divided and shared equally among all other officers who attend the conference for reimbursement for only expenses.

ARTICLE XX. Prohibitions

Section 1.

No officer, director or member shall be authorized to create any financial liability for the Division in any way other that as authorized through official meetings of the board or the membership. The Division shall devote itself to the support of fundamental principles and policies vital to the promotion of the purposes of the Division, and those that are in the best interest of its members and those whom it serves.

Section 2.

No part of the net earnings of the Division shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that the Division shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in the purpose clause hereof. No substantial part of activities of the Division shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the Division shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. Notwithstanding any other provision of this document, the organization shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by any organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or (b) by any organization, contributions to which are deductible under section 170 (c) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

BYLAWS

ARTICLE I.

Application for Membership

Section 1.

An application for Active or Association Membership shall be made upon the official form of the Division and submitted to the Secretary along with the annual dues and assessments in the amount set forth herein.

ARTICLE II.

Dues and Assessments

Section 1.

Annual dues for active membership in this Division shall be in the amount of fifteen ($15.00) dollars.

Section 2.

Dues paid to the Division by any new applicant shall include an additional five ($5.00) dollars assessment to cover the cost of processing the application and the issuance of a membership certificate, making the total initial fee twenty ($20.00) dollars.

Section 3.

Any member who is six months delinquent in the payment of dues for the current year is not deemed in good standing, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary to notify such member of the fact immediately thereafter and to remove such member's name from the mailing list of the Division pending the payment of said dues, or reinstatement as provided for hereinafter.

Section 4.

In the event a member is suspended for nonpayment of dues as provided for in the proceeding section, or has otherwise withdrawn their membership while in good standing, they may be reinstated upon the following conditions: 

A. They will retain their old number upon payment of any past unpaid dues.

B. They will make payment of current dues. 

C. Individuals seeking readmission to the Association who do not comply with Article II, Section 4 (A), shall meet membership criteria as stated in Article II, Dues and Assessments, Section 1 and Section 2, of the Bylaws.

D. Exceptions to the above conditions will be handled on an individual basis and must be approved by the Board of Directors.

Section 5.

Dues paid to the Division by any new applicant between April 1 and December 31 shall be applied to the dues for the remainder of that fiscal year only; dues paid by a new applicant between January 1 and March 31 shall apply to the following fiscal year.

Section 6.

The annual renewal membership date shall be March 31 of each calendar year.

ARTICLE III.

Annual Report

Section 1.

An annual report of the activities of the Division shall be submitted in writing by the Secretary of the Division to the Regional Representative of the Parent Body of I.A.I. not later than thirty days prior to the Annual Conference of the Parent Body for presentation by the Division Representative to the Annual Conference of the International Association for Identification.

ARTICLE IV.

Amendments

Section 1.

The Constitution may be amended at any annual meeting of the Division in which a quorum is present, by a two-thirds vote of all members present.

Section 2.

Bylaws and standing rules may be adopted, amended or repealed by any annual meeting by a two-thirds vote of members present. 

Section 3.

When amendments occur in the Constitution of Bylaws, these changes will be mailed to the Secretary of the Parent Body to be approved by the International Association. 

Section 4.

No part of the new earning of the organization shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its members.