Good Standing for Membership

Extract from Intersect Membership Governance Document

A Member in good standing has fulfilled all of their obligations to the organization, such as paying their membership fees, fulfilling contractual obligations to Intersect, and adhering to the policies, guidelines, and procedures set forth by Intersect. A Member in good standing is entitled to all the benefits and privileges of membership.

A Member in Good Standing

1. Compliance with Laws and Regulations: The Member adheres to all relevant laws and regulations of their jurisdiction. This includes filing required documents with government agencies, maintaining tax-exempt status, and following governance guidelines.

2. Ethical Conduct: The Member upholds high ethical standards in their actions and decisions, demonstrating transparency, honesty, and integrity in their dealings with the organization, its stakeholders, and the public.

3. Mission Alignment: The Member actively works to advance the organization's mission and objectives, ensuring that their actions and decisions align with Intersect's purpose and goals.

4. Fiscal Responsibility: Maintains an active membership through timely payment of membership fees under the terms of the membership agreement.

5. Collaboration and Leadership: The Members actively collaborate with the organization's Board, staff, volunteers, and other stakeholders to achieve Intersect's goals.

6. Effective Governance: Respect Intersect's mission, goals, and values and complies with Intersect's policies, guidelines, and procedures, including the Intersect code of conduct. Fulfills the responsibilities as defined in their membership agreement. Fulfills the responsibilities committed to through participation in committees, subcommittees, and working groups.

7. They work in concert with the Board of directors and other leadership to establish and maintain good governance practices, including the development and implementation of policies, guidelines, and procedures that support the organization's mission and protect its interests.

Being in good standing is not just a matter of compliance but also a commitment to Intersect's mission and the highest standards of ethical conduct. It signifies that the Member is actively contributing to the organization's success and is trusted by the organization's stakeholders.

A Member deemed not to be in good standing by the Board has a one-month grace period to return to good standing before losing their membership rights. When a Member falls out of good standing and before their membership rights are revoked, they will be given notice by Intersect through the approved means of communication and current contact information defined in their membership agreement.

In the case where a Member falls out of good standing as the result of a dispute with the Board, they maintain their rights until their membership expires or the dispute results in terminating their membership, whichever happens first.