Fraternity-Testvériség, 1973 (51. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1973-01-01 / 1-3. szám
a) Refusal to comply with directions from higher authority. b) Actions in contradiction of the by-laws. c) Agitation, in any form, against the Federation. d) Behavior contrary to law or good morals. e) Failure to perform duties in the best interest of the Federation. 83. Disciplinary proceedings shall be commenced by: In the case of a member: the president of the branch. In the case of a branch officer: the branch, or the Secretary of the Federation. A salaried employee: the Executive Committee. A National Officer: the Board of Directors. A member of the Board of Directors: Board of Directors. 84. Hearings in disciplinary proceedings to be held by: In case of a member: the branch. An Officer of branch: the branch. A salaried employee: the Board of Directors. A member of the Board of Directors: the Board of Directors. 85. Appeals from disciplinary action to be heard by: In case of a member: the Executive Committee. An Officer of branch: the Executive Committee. A salaried employee: the Board of Directors. A National Officer: the Convention. A member of the Board of Directors: the Convention. 86. Disciplinary proceedings shall be instituted by filing a written complaint with the secretary of the group authorized to conduct the hearing. Hearings shall be held as soon as may be convenient and decisions rendered immediately. Written notice of appeal shall be filed within one month from the date of decision. Decisions at hearings and appeals shall be made by majority vote of those present and voting. 87. Punishment of those found guilty in dis ciplinary proceedings shall be determined by the group conducting the hearings and may be: a) reprimand b) suspension of membership privileges for a certain period of time. c) Permanent suspension of membership privileges. ARTICLE X PROPERTY — INCOME — FUNDS 88. The property of the Federation shall consist of all assets of every kind and nature now belonging hereto and all that which in the future shall arise from membership dues, assessment rates under certificates and endorsements issued by the Federation, income on investments, donations, bequests, or anything which shall be otherwise acquired by the Federation. 89. The income of the Federation shall consist of dues, assessments on certificates, income on investments, bequests, or any other money received by the Federation. 90. All the property and income of the Federation shall constitute and shall be handled in the following funds: a) The life insurance fund. b) The sick benefit fund. c) The hospitalization fund. In addition to the above, the Federation may handle as trustee other funds for which it is accountable. The accounting of all funds shall comply with the laws of the respective states and provinces. No member, beneficiary or any other person, association or corporation shall have any property right whatsoever in any of these funds, except as may be provided for by these by-laws. ARTICLE XI INSURANCE DEPARTMENT ADULT INSURANCE PLANS Certificates — Dues — Age — Amount of Insurance Change in Plan — Tables of Rates 91. In accordance with the rights granted in its charter, the Federation extends to its members life, accident, sick benefit, hospitalization and any other certificates containing the respective rights and obligations of membership, as issued from time to time in accordance with plans approved by the respective states. 92. Applicants for membership shall pay dues for their certificates according to age nearest to their birthday at the date of application. (To be continued in the next issue) XI.
