Article XV: Discipline for Misconduct

The Association may discipline members for engaging in misconduct including, but not limited to:

  • Harassment/discrimination;
  • Misappropriation of funds;
  • Encouraging another member to take legal action against the Association before they exhaust internal remedies;
  • Exposing confidential information about the Association;
  • Breaching the confidentiality statement in Appendix A;
  • Contributing to harassing, false, or defamatory comments about members of the Association; and/or
  • Bringing false allegations of harassment or other misconduct without honest belief.

Any member who is found guilty of misconduct contrary to the Association’s goals may be subject to discipline. Forms of discipline include, but are not limited to:

  • Fine for misappropriation of funds;
  • Reprimand;
  • Suspension; or
  • Expulsion.

Members shall only be subject to discipline following a fair investigation, with opportunity for an appeal, in accordance with the Member Conduct Policy.

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