1. *Open membership*
   Membership in the Association is open in a non-discriminatory manner to eligible organizations that can use the services of the Association and are willing and able to accept the responsibilities of membership.


2. *Application for membership*
   An eligible organization that wishes to become a member must submit to the Association a written application for membership in any required form set by the Association, payment for the minimum number of membership shares ($5) required for membership in the Association, and the name of the official representative of that member to the Association.


3. *Member qualification*
   To be eligible for membership in the Association, an organization must be any legally constituted municipality, regional district, electoral area, tribal council, first nations band or not-for-profit society, co-operative or corporation operating in the province of BC, must be in good standing with the relevant regulatory body and must agree to the purpose and values statement of the Association as described on any memorandum of membership agreement between the Association and the member organization.


4. *Minimum share requirement*
   Each member must, as a condition of membership, subscribe to at least one (1) membership share at a value of five ($5) dollars.


5. *Approval of application*
   The directors, or a person authorized by the directors to approve applications for membership, may approve or refuse an application for membership and may postpone consideration of an application for membership.

Downloadable Membership Form: