3.1 Members: The classes of members shall be CPM, Associate, Affiliate, Honorary, and Contributory:
CPM Members are persons who have a valid certification as a public manager issued by any state program accredited by the National Certified Public Manager Consortium, made application to the Society, and paid dues for the current year.
Associate Members are those persons who have a valid certification(s) as a public Supervisor, Manager, or Consultant issued by any state program accredited by the National Certified Public Manager Consortium, made application to the Society and paid dues for the current year. These members have yet to complete all of the courses required to obtain the Certified Public Manager (CPM) designation.
Affiliate Members are faculty,
staff, contract
faculty, or consultants
actively
affiliated with the Certified Public Manager
program of the Utah Department of Human Resource
Management in
public or private service or other
categories of members with whom affiliation is
considered to be in the best interest of the
Society who have made application and paid dues
for the current year. Affiliate members shall
enjoy all of the privileges of active membership
but shall not be entitled to hold office or vote
on the business of the Society.
Honorary Members are individuals elected to such class of membership by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. They shall meet the criteria set by the board and exemplify the objectives set forth in these By-Laws. Honorary membership is established to recognize outstanding support of either the Certified Public Manager program or the Society by those who are not eligible for CPM, Associate or Affiliate membership. Honorary members shall be entitled to all rights and privileges of membership except eligibility to hold office or vote on the business of the Society. No dues will be assessed for Honorary membership. The Board of Directors shall review the list of Honorary Members annually and vote on the Honorary membership.
Contributory Memberships will be granted to individuals elected to such class of membership by a majority vote of the Board of Directors that have served a full term and fulfilled the duties of President of the Utah Society of Certified Public Managers. Contributory memberships can also be granted by a majority vote of the Board of Directors for individual members that have performed exceptional service to the Society for a significant period of time. Contributory Members will have the same rights as CPM Members. No dues will be assessed for Contributory memberships. The Board of Directors shall review the list of Contributory Members annually and vote on the Contributory membership.
3.2 Rights: All members of the Society shall be entitled to attend and participate in all activities of the Society, however, only CPM, Associate and Contributory members shall be eligible to hold elective office or vote on matters brought before the Society.
3.3 Responsibilities: All members of the Society shall conduct business in a professional and ethical manner, upholding the By-Laws of the Society at all times; and actively support the Society through attendance at meetings, voicing opinions, voting, and promptly paying dues or assessments. Members may serve on committees and perform other duties as charged by the Officers, Board of Directors, or membership of the Society.
3.4 Certification of Membership: Upon initial admission to the Society and receipt or waiver of dues, the Treasurer shall provide a receipt to the member designating membership in the Society.
3.5 Voting: Each CPM, Associate, and Contributory member shall have one vote on all elective matters and positions brought before the membership of the Society.
3.6 Suspension of Membership: A member may resign from the Society by submitting a written resignation. A member shall be suspended for default in the payment of any assessed dues or other monetary obligation to the Society and/or failure to remain a member in good standing.
3.7 Dues: Membership dues shall be determined by the Board of Directors, subject to approval by a majority of members voting either by mail, fax, or e-mail or at an annual meeting providing notice of changes have been provided to all members at least thirty (30) days prior to the vote. Initial membership dues will be charged on a pro-rated basis for the fiscal year. Renewal dues shall be payable annually to the Treasurer on or before the first day of the fiscal year.
3.8 Delinquency: Any member of the Society who is delinquent in dues for a period of thirty (30) days shall forfeit all rights and privileges of membership. The Board of Directors may by rule prescribe procedures for extending the time for payment of dues and continuation of membership privileges upon request of a member with good cause shown.
3.9 Reinstatement: A member suspended due to nonpayment of dues or other monetary obligations shall be reinstated upon payment of the unpaid obligations to the Society. A member who has forfeited all rights and privileges of membership must reapply for membership.