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The membership of the Association shall be actively engaging in pipeline work except for "Life Members". (A) An "Industry Member" shall be actively engaged in design, engineering, operation or maintenance of pipelines or pipe line equipment. (B) A "Supplier Member" shall be actively engaged in the sale of equipment or material for pipeline use and shall further be qualified through experience or education. The membership of the Association should not exceed 50% "Supplier Members". In the event "Supplier" membership exceeds 50%, the Board of Directors my at its discretion limit the maximum number of "Supplier" memberships from a single "Supplier" firm. (C) A "Life Member" will be awarded to any member who: a) attains age 65, b) is retired from active full-time years and d) applies to Secretary in writing stating he meets these requirements. "Life Members" will be exempt from paying annual dues and this category will not be included in the 50% "Supplier Member" calculation.
The qualifications for membership shall be determined by the applicant's capability, acquired by professional education or practical experience, to engage in pipe line engineering, consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning, design or the responsible supervision of construction or operation.
Application for membership shall be made on forms as prescribed by the officers of the Association and said application shall be referred to the Membership Committee or approval or rejection. The Membership Committee shall have sole power to accept or reject the application.
Any member who resigns from the Association in good standing shall be eligible for reinstatement without payment of any initiation fee and he will be required to make advance payment of dues for the current year only.
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