Fraternity-Testvériség, 1977 (55. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1977-04-01 / 2. szám
in the Home Office. A member shall belong either to the branch nearest to his residence, or to the Home Office branch. A member with more than one certificate shall have membership in only one branch in which all his certificates must be handled. ARTICLE VIII BENEFICIARIES Eligibility — Estate — Changes Lost Certificates 75. Each member of the Federation and holder of a beneficiary certificate shall, in the application for such beneficiary certificate, designate by name the person (s) to whom the benefits shall be paid. Said member shall have complete freedom in the selection of his beneficiary except in those states where this is limited by law. 76. In the event the designated beneficiary or beneficiaries die, or for any reason be disqualified, and no further designation is made by the member during his lifetime, the benefits so provided shall be payable to the estate of the member. In case of necessity, the Executive Vice-President is authorized to advance the burial expenses of the deceased member up to the net proceeds of the benefit upon presentation of certified bills. The balance of the death benefit will be paid according to the estate of the member. 77. A member is entitled to change his beneficiary upon reporting his request to the branch manager signing such request in the presence of one official of the branch or a notary public, sending the same, with his original certificate to the Secretary. The change of beneficiary shall be effective upon signing of such request in the presence of the branch manager or a notary public. 78. The beneficiary has no vested rights. When the member desiring to change his beneficiary has been legally adjudged insane and a certified copy of such judgment or decree has been furnished to the office of the Secretary, such member cannot ask for change of beneficiary. 79. In case a member has lost his certificate or if a certificate comes into the possession of any unauthorized person who refuses to part with it, the member desiring to change his beneficiary must attach to his petition for this change an affidavit signed in the presence of a notary public annulling his previous certificate and requesting a copy of the document containing the name of his beneficiary. ARTICLE IX DISCIPLINING MEMBERS Aim — Offenses — Procedure — Appeals 80. The aim of disciplining is not punishment, but correction. Judgment should not be too severe, and expulsion from membership may be invoked only in cases of serious and repeated violations of the bylaws. With reference to the beneficiary, the certificate holder may keep his certificate in force but shall not exercise any rights of elective or voting privileges. 81. Disciplinary proceedings may be instituted upon the following grounds: 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. 82. 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 President of the Federation. A salaried employee: the Executive Committee. A National Officer: the Board of Directors. A member of the Board of Directors: the Board of Directors. 83. 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. 84. 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. 12
