- Be represented at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) or Special General Meeting (SGM) by a maximum of two agency delegates appointed by the Executive Director, one of which may be the Executive Director;
- Its delegates attending and speaking by way of introducing motions, proposing issues for discussion, or making suggestions or comments at an AGM or an SGM;
- Appoint proxies when the agency’s regular delegates are unable to attend;
- Carry two (2) votes at an AGM or an SGM whether one or two representatives attend; Nominate a maximum of two (2) agency representatives to stand for election to the Board of Directors;
- Be eligible to hold an office, including an Executive position, on the Board of Directors;
- Belong to a standing or ad-hoc committee established by the Board, although the Board has the right to determine and/or limit the number of persons on each committee;
- Participate in professional development, learning and networking events, conferences and community consultations;
- Inspect SAISIA’s financial records/books;
- Have access to resources developed by SAISIA;
- Provide input to SAISIA through the appropriate channels;
- Receive newsletters, annual reports, notices of general meetings, information updates and, upon request, other non-confidential or public materials;
- Terminate its membership in SAISIA by giving a written notice to the Secretary of the Board of Directors;
- Have access to the right of appeal against termination of membership and/or any disciplinary action against said agency member within sixty (60) days of the date of the decision;
- Attend and be heard, in accordance with the rules of due process and fairness, for the purposes of any appeals.
