4.In countries where the economic situation is such that an individual will be unable to afford the full SID dues, the Board is empowered to
offer SID membership at a concessionary reduced rate, to be determined by the Board. Such members will be subject to the normal SID membership criteria and shall have full voting rights. However, to reduce financial exposure to the Society, only one set
of SID publications shall be distributed per full SID membership paid, to be shared by the contributing members. Such members shall be required to verify that the "SID group of contributing members'" dues are being paid on an individual basis at each re
newal.
In addition, should the Board or the Executive Committee consider that any concession granted under this provision is no longer in the best interests of the Society, then the Board, or in exceptional circumstances the Executive Committee, is empowered to
revise or revoke any particular concession.
Article 4 - DUES AND FEES
1.Members of SID shall contribute dues annually in accordance with their membership grade and a dues schedule, as determined by the
Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may also approve a discount fee for multiple-year dues and for new member registrations at events sponsored by SID.
2.New members other than Student Members shall be permitted a one-half proration if joining SID during the latter half of the dues period.
3.No general assessments of members other than annual dues are permitted. Fees for attendance at the annual Symposium, or other
affairs of SID, shall be established by the Convention Committee with the approval of the Executive Committee. No 4.The fiscal year of SID shall run from December 01 to November 30 of each year.
Article 5 - OFFICERS
1.The officers of SID shall be the President, President-Elect, Three Regional Vice-Presidents, Treasurer, and Secretary, who, with the
approval of the Board of Directors and assistance of duly appointed committees, shall conduct the business of SID.
2.The term of office for each officer shall be one year, with succession to the offices taking place at the annual general business meeting,
or at the start of the Executive Committee meeting immediately preceding the Board of Directors' meeting associated with the annual general business meeting, whichever comes first. Both outgoing and incoming officers shall participate in the Executive Com
mittee meeting for smooth transfer of information. No officer may serve in any specific position for a total of more than two consecutive terms.
3.Any Member or Fellow in good standing at the time of nominations is eligible for any office.
4.The duties and authority for each office are as follows: