POLICY

Definitions

In transition: Individuals that have been dues paying members of IGFOA for at least twelve months and are currently not employed on a regular basis.

Employed on a regular basis: Individuals that are employed by a government or firm, or individuals that are self-employed, where such employment is expected to continue for at least one year. No distinction is made between part-time and full-time employment.

1. Member-in-transition:

a. IGFOA will continue to extend member services from the point the individual leaves the government or firm that paid their annual dues until the earlier of:
i. the individual is again employed on a regular basis, or
ii. through December 31 of the current calendar year.
b. Members-in-Transition that are not employed on a regular basis as of January 1 of the subsequent year may renew their membership for a fee of $10 and will be provided the benefits of public sector membership.
c. Members-in-Transition may renew at the $10 in-transition rate for one year. Future renewals should be paid at the then applicable member rate.
d. Members-in-Transition that secure regular employment are expected to notify the IGFOA office of their employment and pay the then applicable membership dues.
e. Each member in transition is responsible for providing current contact information to the IGFOA office.

2. Employer

a. Membership dues paid by a government or firm for the current year and membership privileges will remain with the position or individual designated by the government or firm.