to a hearing before the Board of Direc- tors. Any member who is terminated by the Board may appeal such termi- nation to the members in accordance with policies adopted by the Board of Directors. Termination of membership shall not relieve a member of any out- standing obligation to the division of corporation. Termination by the cor- poration’s Board of Directors shall be in accordance with the By Laws of the corporation. Section 4. Reinstatement. A former member terminated by reason of default in the payment of dues, assessments or other financial obligations to the corpora- tion may be reinstated by showing proof of qualification and paying all moneys due and owing to the corporation. Section 5. Dues and Assessments. The Board may determine from time to time the amount and method of pay- ment of any and all applicable dues and assessments. ARTICLE III MEMBERS Section 1. Classes of Members. The cor- poration shall have three classes of mem- bers: Active, Apprentice, and Associate, all with the respective rights and privi- leges as herein described. a. Active Members. Persons who have been actively engaged in the locksmith, law enforcement, insurance investigation and or security personnel industry for a minimum of two years and can pro- vide at least two of the following items: 1. Character reference from a member of this corporation, a locksmith asso- ciation, or a law enforcement agency. 2. Character reference from two lock- smiths, insurance investigators law en- forcement officers or security person- nel who are known to the corporation. 3. Proof of employment in the locksmith, law enforcement, insurance or security industry. WWW.ALOA.ORG 4. Membership in corporation and/or an- other division. 5. Persons seeking to qualify as a lock- smith member of the Division who pro- vide locksmith services to the public in a state which requires that locksmiths be licensed shall hold a valid license from each such state. b. Apprentice Members. Persons who are undergoing training to qualify as an Active member and have been em- ployed less than two years. No person shall be an Apprentice member for more than two years. c. Associate Members. Firms that man- ufacture or distribute material or equipment, or provide services, for the locksmith, law enforcement and/ or security industry and are approved by the Board of Directors for this class of membership. Section 2. Eligibility: Admission of Members. No person shall be eligible for membership if he or she has been convicted of a felony or any crime in- volving fraud, dishonesty or breach of trust. Applicants for all classes of mem- bership shall be admitted to membership upon the full and accurate completion of a membership application, certifica- tion by the applicant that he, she or it meets the relevant membership criteria and payment of applicable dues. Section 3. Rights of Members.Only Ac- tive and Apprentice members shall have the right to vote, and each such member shall be entitled to one vote on each mat- ter submitted to a vote of members. Only Active members are eligible to serve as of- ficers and voting directors of the division. Section 4. Resignation. Any member may resign by sending a written resigna- tion to the Secretary at the principal of- fice of the division and corporation. Such resignation shall not relieve a member of any outstanding obligation to the division and corporation. “Because of the nature of our work, IAIL members must follow specific requirements for membership.” ARTICLE IV MEETING OF MEMBERS Section 1. Annual Meeting. An annual meeting of the members shall be held at the corporation’s annual convention such time and place as the Board of Directors of the Division may determine for the purpose of conducting such business as may come before the meeting. Section 2. Special Meeting. Special meetings of the members may be called by the President, by the Board of Direc- tors of the Division, or by not less than ten percent (10%) of the members having voting rights. Section 3. Notice of Meetings. Un- less otherwise required by the Texas Non Profit Tax Exempt Corporation Law, as amended, written or printed notice stating the place, day and hour of any meeting of members shall be delivered, either personally or by mail, to each member entitled to vote at such meeting, not less than ten (10) nor more than sixty (60) days before the date such meeting, by or at the direction of the President, or the Secretary, or the per- sons calling the meeting. In the case of a special meeting, or when required by statute or by these Bylaws, the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called shall be stated in the notice. If mailed, the notice of a meeting shall be deemed delivered when deposited MARCH 2016 KEYNOTES 19
