Dues
| 2009 | 2010 | Recommended PD Activity | |
| P.Ag. | $300 | $300 | 30hrs./125 hrs. 3 yrs |
| A.Ag. | $240 | $240 | 30hrs./125 hrs. 3 yrs |
| Retired | $125 | $125 | none required |
| Retired 75+ | No Fee | No Fee | none required |
| Student | $15 | $15 |
report PD outside class work, no minimum requirement
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| Medical Leave | $75 | $75 | report PD, maintain 1/2 PD may require review upon reinstatement depending on time elapsed |
| Education Leave | $75 | $75 |
report PD outside class work, maintain 1/2 PD |
| Parental Leave | $75 | $75 | maintain ½ PD (up to 5 years from birth) |
| Agrologist on Leave | $75 | $75 | working outside agrologist activities, maintain ½ PD |
Policy on prorating new members for year – Full fees up to March 31, ¾ up to June 30, ½ up to September 30, and ¼ to December 31.
Policy on Payment, Removal from Register and Reinstatement
Invoices to be sent December 1 for the next year. A letter sent to non-payees on Feb. 16, a registered letter on March 15, and a follow-up letter on April 2 saying they have been stricken from the register. Payment may be by cash, cheque or credit card.
The bylaws state:
02.06 If a member fails to pay the annual membership fee prior to February 15 of the year in respect of which the annual membership fee is payable, a late fee will apply in addition to the annual membership fee and if a member fails to pay the annual membership fee plus the late fee prior to April 1 of the year in respect to which the annual membership fee is payable the registrar shall remove the member from the register of members.
02.07 An applicant for reinstatement who has been removed from the register of members for non-payment of fees shall, as a condition of reinstatement, pay the fees for the year in respect of which the applicant failed to pay fees and the fee for the year in respect of which the applicant seeks reinstatement, plus a reinstatement fee as determined by Council.
2.08 A member who has been removed from the register of members for non-payment of fees who has not applied for reinstatement within three years of removal shall not be eligible for reinstatement as described under section 02.11, but shall be required to re-apply for registration in the institute.
Late fee and reinstatement fee are each $50.
Policy on Medical, Education, Parental Leave or Agrologist on Leave
Can not work as a P.Ag. during the time on leave, must surrender their stamp and not use the P.Ag. designation during that period.
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A Member who has Resigned in Good Standing
The bylaws state:
02.30 To resign in good standing from membership in the institute, a member shall deliver a resignation in writing to the registrar.
02.31 An application for reinstatement by a member who has resigned in good standing may be made within three years of the resignation date upon payment of the fees for the year in respect of which the applicant seeks reinstatement without requirement for payment of a reinstatement fee.
02.32 A member who has resigned in good standing who has not applied for reinstatement within three years of the resignation date may not be eligible for reinstatement as described in section 02.31, but may be required to re-apply for registration in the institute.
