Suspension for Nonpayment of Dues
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A Clown may be suspended for nonpayment of dues in the following manner:

1. He must be notified by first-class mail that he is in arrears;
2. He must be given an opportunity to be heard;
3. He must be admitted to the meeting for this purpose even though he is in arrears; and
4. A majority of members present at a stated meeting must vote to suspend him.

A suspended member shall receive a :doc:`removed <../classes/removed>` classification.

Whenever adopted, any order of suspension shall be effective as of December 31 of the last year of the delinquency.