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Rule II-4 Transfer from Inactive or Retired Membership to Active Status

II. Membership

Membership to Active Status.

(a) Transfer If Inactive or Retired for One Year or More. Upon written request to the Board, a member who has been inactive or retired for one year or more may be transferred to active status if

(1) the Board finds the requesting member possesses character and fitness to practice law as provided in Alaska Bar Rule 2, Section 1(d), pursuant to procedures set forth in the Board’s Standing Policies; and

(2) full, annual active membership fees are paid for the current year, less any inactive fees previously remitted for that year.

(b) Transfer If Inactive or Retired for Less Than One Year. Upon written request to the Executive Director, a member who has been inactive or retired for less than one year may be granted transfer to active status by the Executive Director, pursuant to Board policy, if full annual active membership fees are paid for the current year, less any inactive fees previously remitted for that year.

(c) Board Eligibility Determination. The Board, after notice and an opportunity to be heard has been afforded the member, may transfer a member from inactive or retired status to active membership status if the Board determines that the member is no longer eligible for inactive or retired status. Upon transfer by the Board, the member shall pay full annual active membership fees for the current year, less any inactive fees previously remitted for that year.