# Membership Policies/Processes ## Policies ### first policy ### second policy ## Processes ### Applying to be a member 1. Prospect is referred by existing member OR via online application form 2. Chapter to vote (1st round) 3. Interview by at least 2 existing members 4. Interview report 5. Chapter to vote (2nd round) 6. Final approval by international - The whole process is expected to finish within 3 weeks - Each round of voting will last for a maximum of 48hrs. Vote is invalid if less than half the chapter vote - If there are negative votes, chapter Membership Chair must decide whether to proceed or stop