Fraternity-Testvériség, 2008 (86. évfolyam, 1-3. szám)
2008-07-01 / 3. szám
70. Disciplinary proceedings shall be commenced by: a) In the case of a member: the president of the branch. b) In the case of a branch officer: the branch or the President of the Federation. c) In the case of a salaried employee: the Executive Committee or the President. d) In the case of aNational Officer: the Board of Directors. e) In the case of a member of the Board of Directors: the Board of Directors. 71. Hearings in disciplinary proceedings shall be held by: a) In the case of a member: the branch. b) In the case of a branch officer: the branch. c) In the case of a salaried employee: the Executive Committee or the President. d) In the case of a National Officer: the Board of Directors. e) In the case of a member of the Board of Directors: the Board of Directors. 72. Disciplinary proceedings shall be instituted by filing a written complaint with the President of the Federation. The President shall refer the matter to the Executive Committee. This Committee will evaluate the charges and determine whether hearings are in order. Hearings shall be held as soon as may be convenient and decisions rendered immediately. Written notice of appeal shall be filed within one (1) month from the date of decision. Decisions at hearings and appeals shall be made by majority vote of those present and voting. 73. Appeals from disciplinary action shall be heard by: a) In the case of a member: the Executive Committee. b) In the case of a branch officer: the Executive Committee. c) In the case of a salaried employee: the Board of Directors. d) In the case of a National Officer: the Board of Directors. e) In the case of a member of the Board of Directors: the Board of Directors. 74. Sanctions of those found guilty in disciplinary proceedings shall be determined by the group conducting the hearings and may consist of one or more of the following: a) Reprimand. b) Suspension of membership privileges for a certain period of time. c) Permanent suspension of membership privileges. d) Reimbursement of any costs incurred. e) Such other sanction(s) as may be deemed appropriate to the offense. ARTICLE XI PROPERTY - INCOME - FUNDS Property - Income - Funds 75. 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 Feder-ation. 76. The income of the Federation shall consist of dues, assessments on certificates, income on investments, bequests, or any other money received by the Federation. 77. 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. 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 XII INSURANCE DEPARTMENT Certificates - Dues - Amount of Insurance - Age -Change in Plan - Tables of Rates 78. In accordance with the rights granted in its Charter, the Federation extends to its members life and accident certificates containing the respective rights and obligations of membership, as issued from time to time in accordance with plans approved by the respective States. 79. Applicants for membership shall pay dues for their certificates according to the age nearest to their birthday at the date of application. 80. The Federation may issue certificates of insurance up to twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) for individuals up to the age of sixteen (16) years and up to two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00) for individuals up to the age of eighty (80) years. Accidental death certificate riders may be issued to the face amount of the certificate after the age of one (1) year. 81. A member may have his plan or amount of insurance changed to any other plan or amount to the limits prescribed in these By-Laws. Terms, conditions, and new rates shall be requested from the Secretary-Treasurer. ARTICLE XIII THE CERTIFICATES Issuance - Validity - Encumbrance - Assignments - Legal Action - Restrictions - Valuation 82. Every certificate issued shall be accepted by the member upon the express condition that the certificate and any riders and endorsements, the Charter of Articles of Incorporation, the By-Laws of the Federation, the application for membership, and the declaration of insurability signed by the apBy-Laws 2008 Edition Page 9
