ARTICLE 5: MEMBERSHIP – B. ELIGIBILITY

ARTICLE 5: MEMBERSHIP – B. ELIGIBILITY

14. The only exception to number 19 above shall be if a member is a full-time Officer of the Local Union and pays dues to the Local Union, they shall be considered a member in good standing, as long as they remain a full-time Officer of the Local Union.

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14. The only exception to number 12 above shall be if a member is a full-time Officer of the Local Union and pays dues to the Local Union, they shall be considered a member in good standing, as long as they remain a full-time Officer of the Local Union. For purposes of this provision, a full- time Officer of the Local Union is an Officer of the Local Union who serves in that role on a full- time basis and (i) receives pay and benefits from the Local Union in accordance with its By-Laws or in accordance with a proper decision of its members; or (ii) receives full-time pay and benefits from their employer pursuant to the terms of a collective agreement or other agreement with the Local Union.

Respectfully submitted by the NEB