Section1: Classification of members and voting privileges.

The UFAIChE shall consist of currently registered University of Florida students, faculty, staff, and student spouses that are: 1) Non-officer active members with General Body voting privileges, 2) Non-active members with General Body voting privileges, 3) Elected Executive Officers with voting privileges (except the President/Presiding Officer and the Constitution and Bylaws Chairperson, whose voting privileges are set forth in Article III of the UFAIChE Bylaws), 3) Affiliated members without voting privileges, and members described within Article IX Section 3.

Section 2: Classification of non-active members

Any student member that does not meet the criteria set forth in Article XII of the UFAIChE Bylaws shall be classified as a non-active member.

Section 2: Qualifications to become an active member

Active membership shall be based upon the completion of the criteria as set forth in Article XII of the UFAIChE Bylaws.

Section 3: Voting privileges for Executive Officers

Executive Officers are granted Executive Council and General Body voting rights as set forth in Article III Section 2 of the Bylaws.

Section 4: Affiliate members

Any member of the UFAIChE who is not a registered student at the University of Florida (faculty, staff, and/or student spouse), or is described by Article IX Section 3, shall be classified as an Affiliate Member of the UFAIChE.

All affiliate members shall be denied holding an office and voting privileges in the UFAIChE.

Section 5: Member disassociation

Members are free to leave and disassociate without fear of retribution or harassment.

The UFAIChE does not discriminate on any basis, including race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.