MEMBERS AND MEMBERSHIP
7. NUMBER AND APPLICATION
There is no limitation on the number of members of the Association.
| 7.1 | Whether or not a person may become a member of the Association is within the sole and absolute discretion of the Directors and their decision shall be final and binding. |
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| 7.2 | The Directors shall be entitled to refuse any application without explanation. | |
| 7.3 | Membership shall commence upon: | |
| 7.3.1 | Written confirmation by the Association of the Directors’ approval; | |
| 7.3.2 | Payment of the prescribed entrance and annual membership fees in such manner as prescribed by the Association from time to time; and |
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| 7.3.3 | Written acceptance of the Association's code of conduct. | |
| 7.3.4 | Written confirmation of Membership of the SAOA. | |
| 7.3.5 | Letter of undertaking to uphold CPD requirements as described in the CPD policy. | |
| 7.4 | The Association shall maintain a register of members of the Association. |
8. MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
The members of the Association shall consist of voting and non-voting members.
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VOTING MEMBERS |
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| 8.1.1 | Full Practicing Members: Ocularists practicing within the borders of Southern Africa. | |
| 8.1.2 | Employed Members: Ocularists employed by a Full Member within the borders of Southern Africa |
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| 8.1.3 | Honorary Members: Persons who are elected honorary members by the Directorate for exemplary services to the profession and/or association for a period of 1 (one) year. |
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| 8.1.4 | Honorary Life Members: Persons who, in recognition of exceptional and distinguished services rendered to the Association are elected honorary life members by the Directorate. |
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| 8.1.5 | Honorary Life Presidents: Past Presidents who in recognition of exceptional and distinguished services rendered to the Association are elected honorary life presidents by the Directorate. |
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8.2 |
NON-VOTING MEMBERS |
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| 8.2.1 | Non-practising Members: Ocularists who have ceased to practice or have not practiced within the borders of Southern Africa within a period of two years. |
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| 8.2.2 | Associate Members: Interested Optometrists, interested Ophthalmologists and Ocularistryrelated professionals registered with the Council. |
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| 8.2.3 | Associate International Members: interested Ocularists practicing beyond the borders of Southern Africa. |
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| 8.2.4 | Honorary Associate Members: Associate Members who are elected honorary members by the Directorate for exemplary services to the profession and/or association for a period of 1 (one) year. |
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| 8.2.5 | Honorary Life Associate Members: Affiliate Members who, in recognition of exceptional and distinguished services rendered to the Association are elected honorary life members by the Directorate. |
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| 8.2.6 | Student Members: students in Ocularistry at a teaching institution accredited with OASA. | |
| 8.2.7 | Affiliate Members: Ocularistry-related professionals not registered with the Council, practice assistants and individual representatives of the optical supply industry. |
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