CHAPTER 2 : Members
8. The following shall be eligible for regular membership in the G.A.A.:
A) All former members of St.Xavier’s School (Jawalakhel or Godavari), provided that;
I. They have graduated from St. Xavier’s High School, Kathmandu or
II. They have completed three academic years including at least one year in the middle school (class 5-6-7) at St.Xavier’s, and
a) Have passed from a recognized high school or its equivalent, and
b) Have submitted certificates showing completion of the course from that institute and a character certificate from the principal.
B) All former students of any Jesuit school or College provided that:
I. They submit certificates showing completion of the course from that institute, and
II. They submit a character certificate from the Jesuit staff, and
III. Their application is approved by the Executive Committee.
C) Graduates of St.Xavier’s Campus shall qualify for regular membership provided that the application is accepted by the G.A.A. Executive Committee.
D) Graduates of St. Mary’s High School and spouses of St.Xavier’s graduate regular G.A.A. members who have been a guest member for a period of at least five years in the G.A.A. may apply to the G.A.A. through the Executive Committee for regular membership. Such applications have to be approved by the Executive Committee.
9. The following shall be eligible for guest membership in the G.A.A.
A) All graduates and teaching staff of St. Mary’s Jawalakhel, or
B) All wives or husbands of regular G.A.A. members, or
C) All who have had their application endorsed by at least two regular members of the G.A.A. and
I. Have passed high school or its equivalent, and
II. Have submitted certificates showing completion of the course from that Institute, and
III. Have submitted a character certificate from the Principal
D) All members of the teaching staff of St. Xavier’s (Godavari or Jawalakhel).
10. They shall be deemed regular (except members under 8. A) I.) and guest members of the G.A.A. who;
A) Have applied for membership, and
B) Have been accepted by the Executive Committee, and
C) Have paid their admission fee and annual subscription fee, and
D) Have successfully and to the satisfaction of the Executive Committee undergone a probation period of six months at the end of which their membership has been confirmed by the Executive Committee.
11. Any regular member may become a life member of the G.A.A., subject to the approval of the Executive Committee, who contributes a life membership fee as stipulated in the Financial Regulations of the G.A.A.
12. Honorary membership may be conferred on someone who;
A) Has contributed in an outstanding manner to the aims and ideals of the G.A.A. or of the country, and
B) Has been nominated by the Executive Committee and approved by a General Meeting.
13. Termination of Membership: Any member may have membership terminated under the following circumstances:
A) By contravening any article of the Constitution or by acting in a manner prejudicial to the best ideals and interest of the G.A.A.;
B) By conduct such that the Executive Committee of the G.A.A. shall deem as not being active participation in the activities of the G.A.A.;
C) By giving in writing his resignation voluntarily provided that he has no outstanding payments to make;
D) Or by failing to pay any other fees as shall be imposed by the members in a General Meeting of Extraordinary Meeting, or by the Executive Committee within the period specified by them.
14. Before membership may be terminated under 13.A) or 13.B) above, the members must be given an opportunity to explain his conduct so that such conduct will not be repeated in the future. In no case shall membership be terminated under any of these clauses unless the member shall have an opportunity to defend himself or herself before the General Body.
15. Readmission: Any member whose membership has terminated under 13.D) above, may apply to the Executive Committee for readmission. The Executive Committee shall determine whether the application shall be accepted or refused.