Participant's application approval date: |
Participants must comply by: |
| January 1, 2013 | December 31, 2014 |
| July 1, 2013 | June 30, 2015 |
In September 1998, Article III of NACD’s Bylaws was amended by adding a new Section 8 and amending the title of Article III by adding the words "and Candidates for Membership."
Section 8A Candidate for membership is a company not eligible for Regular Membership because it is not in full compliance with the Responsible Distribution program at the time the company's application for membership is approved.
A Candidate is not a member under Section 2 of this Article, but shall advance to Regular Membership status and must submit proof of third-party verification within two years of the approval date of the Candidate’s application for NACD membership. (NOTE: The two-year term was approved by the NACD Board of Directors on November 30, 2009.)
Failure to advance to Regular Membership, or to submit proof of third-party verification within the time required, shall result in automatic termination of Candidate status. Any company terminated from Candidate status shall not again be eligible for Candidate status.
A Candidate shall pay such dues and fees assessed; shall not have the right to vote; shall not use the NACD or Responsible Distribution Verified logo; shall meet such other terms and conditions; including the Responsible Distribution program milestones; and other conditions of Candidate status as may be imposed by NACD from time to time.
All NACD Candidates (and Chemical Handler Affiliates) must be compliant with Responsible Distribution, according to the approval date of the application.