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Article III

Membership

Section 1 Qualification for Membership
 
  IGIC membership shall be open to individuals with knowledge and/or interest in the field of geographic information and its related issues within the State of Iowa.
 
Section 2 Voting Rights
 
  Members in good standing with IGIC shall have the right to vote upon nominations for IGIC Board Membership and any other measures that are presented to the IGIC general membership.
 
Section 3 Sector Affiliation
 
  Upon membership, each member must select a sector affiliation.  If sector affiliation is not declared and officially recorded with IGIC, voting privileges shall not be conveyed to the member. There are eight sector categories:
  1. Private
  2. Regional Organization
  3. Municipal Government
  4. County Government
  5. State Government
  6. Federal Government
  7. University and Colleges
  8. Community Colleges and K-12 Education
A member may change sectors in a manner and form determined by the Board.
 
Section 4 Membership Dues
 
  Membership dues may be required of IGIC members and shall be used to support the organization.  The dues for IGIC membership shall be established by, and may be altered by, majority vote of the IGIC Board.
 
Section 5 Obligation and Expenses of Membership
 
  All obligations and expenses for participation in IGIC shall be borne by each Board member’s agency or organization, unless other arrangements are approved by a majority vote of the IGIC Board.
 
Section 6 IGIC Cooperation
 
  All IGIC Members will cooperate with the State GIS Coordinator in efforts to develop funding for IGIC activities, and are expected to assume a leadership role in obtaining funds committed to IGIC by their organizations.  Members are encouraged to participate in planning and implementing statewide coordinated GIS activities.
 
Section 7 Termination of Membership
 
  Members may withdraw membership in IGIC at any time upon giving notice in writing thereof to the IGIC Chair or Secretary.  No reimbursement of dues will be granted for partial term membership.
 

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