In all cases, final determination of eligibility for membership in SUSAR shall rest with the Board of Directors.

Member Organizations

Member organizations may consist of any duly formed US&R provider, officially sanctioned, sponsored or operated by any, local, tribal, territorial, regional, state, national, non-governmental, private sector or international agency authorized to act as such pursuant to the relevant statutes of their home state and/or relevant federal statutes shall be eligible for membership in SUSAR. Member Organizations shall identify and maintain at least one primary point of contact.

Individual Members

A person affiliated with a US&R provider may be eligible to be an Individual Member. An Individual Member may be heard on any matters pertaining to SUSAR. Individual Members may not hold a position on the Board of Directors within the SUSAR organization unless affiliated with a US&R provider. The resignation, suspension or expulsion of a Member Organization shall not terminate or suspend the membership of any affiliated Individual Member. However, if said member holds an office in SUSAR by virtue of their status as a Representative or Designee of a Member Organization, such office shall be forfeited by said Individual Member upon termination, suspension or expulsion of the Member Organization.

Associate / Individual Members

Any person or stakeholder wishing to participate in SUSAR activities, and who is not, or does not qualify to be a Member Organization or Individual Member may apply for membership as an Associate Member. An Associate member may participate in discussion at meetings but may not vote or hold a SUSAR office. A person may not hold an Individual Membership and Associate Membership concurrently.