Membership Eligibility (Bylaw #1):
a. Membership may be granted to any organization whose primary function is to provide services and / or supports to people (who have mental, physical or developmental disabilities that create barriers to participation in their communities) within the province of Alberta

b. Affiliate non-voting membership may be granted to organizations, which serve people (who have mental, physical or developmental disabilities that create barriers to participation in their communities) outside the province of Alberta.

Voting Powers (Bylaw #20):
For those member organizations serving three people or less (who have mental, physical or developmental disabilities that create barriers to community participation), the organization would have no voting privileges at an Annual General Meeting or a Special/Extraordinary Meeting. For those member organizations serving four or more people (who have mental, physical or developmental disabilities that create barriers to community participation), the organizations would have one vote at an Annual General Meeting or Special/Extraordinary Meeting.

In addition to the above by-law criteria, membership acceptance will be conditional to the following:

• Adherence to the ACDS Ethical Principles (enclosed);
• Compliance with CET Certification or SFQ Accreditation;
• Future true and correct representation of ACDS and its environs;
• Accurate and timely information on the Application Form (enclosed);
• Payment of fees as per by-law 2.c.;

Please note: Affiliate Membership is available for like organizations outside the province of Alberta.

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