(a) A person shall become a member and may be suspended, dismissed, or expelled in accordance with the association’s governing principles. If there are no applicable governing principles, a person shall become a member or be suspended, dismissed, or expelled from an association only by a vote of its members. A person shall not be admitted as a member without the person’s consent.
(b) Unless the governing principles provide otherwise, the suspension, dismissal, or expulsion of a member shall not relieve the member from any unpaid capital contribution, dues, assessments, fees, or other obligation incurred, or commitment made, by the member before the suspension, dismissal, or expulsion.
(July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 2, 58 DCR 1720.)
Uniform Law: This section is based on § 19 of the Uniform Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act (2008 Act).
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 29 - Business Organizations. [Enacted title]
Chapter 11 - Unincorporated Nonprofit Associations
§ 29–1103. Relation to other law
§ 29–1105. Legal entity; duration; powers
§ 29–1106. Ownership and transfer of property
§ 29–1107. Statement of authority as to real property
§ 29–1109. Assertion and defense of claims
§ 29–1110. Effect of judgment or order
§ 29–1111. Member has no agency power
§ 29–1112. Approval by members
§ 29–1113. Procedural requirements for member meetings
§ 29–1115. Admission, suspension, dismissal, or expulsion of member
§ 29–1116. Member’s resignation
§ 29–1117. Membership interest not transferable
§ 29–1118. Selection of managers; management rights of managers
§ 29–1120. Procedural requirements for manager meetings
§ 29–1121. Right of members and managers to information
§ 29–1122. Distributions prohibited; compensation and other permitted payments
§ 29–1123. Reimbursement; indemnification; advancement of expenses