Article IV: Terms of Existence of the Association

1. The Association shall have a perpetual existence, but may be reorganized or have the form of its organization changed in compliance with these Rules and Bylaws.
2. All Association business, including, but not limited to, dues, certification, re-certification, and officer/director terms, will be on a calendar year basis.

Article V: Membership

1. The Membership of the Association shall be open to all persons who have completed the required course of study including the required volunteer hours and had the title of MASTER GARDENER conferred upon them by the Extension Service, University of Tennessee or by any other state.
2. Annual re-certification requirements shall be determined by the recommendation of the Board of Directors and the approval of the Membership Association.
3. Master Gardeners, according to Article V, Sections 1 and 2, are the only qualified voting members. Master Gardener candidates are note eligible to vote.
4. Honorary Memberships shall be granted by the Officers of the Association to all persons who have had the title do Honorary Master Gardener conferred upon them by the Extension Service, University of Tennessee.  Honorary Master Gardeners shall have the rights and privileges of Master Gardeners except they shall not have the right to vote in elections or business of the Association.
5. The Board of Directors, after considering all pertinent circumstances, may waive the services requirement for volunteer hours for annual re-certification for any Master Gardener.