Certified List 2011 - International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Certified List 2011 - International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
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If any <strong>of</strong> these conditions are breached by the Fellow, then that Fellow’s<br />
membership is automatically terminated.<br />
1.10 REINSTATEMENT OF FELLOWSHIP<br />
a<br />
b<br />
After removal from the rolls <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Academy</strong>, all former Fellows may seek<br />
reinstatement by filing a petition with the Board:<br />
(1) in the event <strong>of</strong> removal because <strong>of</strong> a failure to pay dues or<br />
assessments, within one year <strong>of</strong> removal, together with a tender <strong>of</strong><br />
payment <strong>of</strong> all overdue dues or assessments, plus dues or assessments<br />
accrued since the removal; or<br />
(2) in the event <strong>of</strong> removal for reasons other than a failure to pay dues or<br />
assessments, within two years <strong>of</strong> removal.<br />
Upon receipt <strong>of</strong> a petition for reinstatement, the Board shall determine:<br />
(1) whether to hold a hearing <strong>of</strong> the Board or to refer the matter to the<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Admissions for a decision;<br />
(2) if a hearing is held whether, if the petitioner is in full compliance with the<br />
bylaws <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Academy</strong> and the regulations <strong>of</strong> any relevant Chapter, to<br />
reinstate the petitioner;<br />
(3) what, if any, specific requirements shall be imposed as a condition <strong>of</strong> or<br />
in connection with reinstatement;<br />
2.1 CHAPTERS<br />
Article II<br />
CHAPTERS.<br />
No country or international region shall have or be part <strong>of</strong> more than one Chapter.<br />
Chapters may include Fellows from more than one country.<br />
2.2 ESTABLISHMENT OF CHAPTERS<br />
a<br />
b<br />
c<br />
Upon the application <strong>of</strong> at least fifteen Fellows from any country or international<br />
region which has at least twenty fellows, the Board may consent to the<br />
establishment <strong>of</strong> a Chapter in respect <strong>of</strong> the designated country or international<br />
region.<br />
The application shall contain substantial evidence <strong>of</strong> the proposed activities <strong>of</strong><br />
the Chapter, and any other information requested by the Board.<br />
If membership in a Chapter falls below twenty, the Chapter must, within two<br />
years, regain a membership <strong>of</strong> at least twenty Fellows or automatically lose the<br />
status <strong>of</strong> Chapter.<br />
2.3 POWERS OF CHAPTERS<br />
a<br />
A Chapter has the power to levy dues from its fellows, as approved by the<br />
Board, in accordance with 1.7 above.<br />
Bylaws 4
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