Section 1. Dues. Dues for affiliated locals shall be 1% of gross salary plus mandated increases in required affiliation fees for members in units with exclusive representation and .9% percent of gross salary plus mandated increases in required affiliation fees for members in units without exclusive representation. The maximum dues payment shall be $48.80/month.

Section 2. Individuals may be continued as inactive members in affiliated locals when not paying dues. Inactive members are those who are on leave without pay who do not choose to pay minimum dues. Such members, however, may not vote in annual statewide elections or be counted for purposes of determining a local's vote in the Council.