Common use of Professional Societies and Associations Clause in Contracts

Professional Societies and Associations. The Port shall encourage participation in professional societies and/or associations, excluding any organization which has as one if its principal purposes the representation of individuals in matters concerning wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment, by reimbursing the employee in cash for one hundred percent (100%) of the cost of the annual dues for one (1) organization per member. The organization(s) shall be selected by the member, subject to the approval of the Department Head or his/her designated representative.

Professional Societies and Associations. The Port shall encourage participation in professional societies and/or associations, excluding any organization which has as one if its principal purposes the representation of individuals in matters concerning wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment, by reimbursing the employee in cash for one hundred percent (100%) of the cost of the annual dues for dues, not to exceed one (1) organization per member. The organization(s) shall be selected by the member, subject to the approval of the Department Head or his/her designated representative.