NRS 81.935 Procedure for expulsion, termination or suspension of member.

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1. An expulsion, termination or suspension of a member which deviates from the procedural requirements of this section is void and without effect.

2. An expulsion, termination or suspension of a member must be performed in good faith and in a fair and reasonable manner.

3. A procedure for the expulsion, termination or suspension of a member is fair and reasonable if such a procedure is set forth in the articles of incorporation or bylaws of a worker cooperative and the procedure:

(a)Provides 15 days’ notice of the expulsion, termination or suspension and such notice includes, without limitation, a reason for the expulsion, termination or suspension; and

(b)Gives the member an opportunity to be heard, orally or in writing, before a person or body authorized to make such a decision regarding the expulsion, termination or suspension not less than 5 days before the effective date of the expulsion, termination or suspension.

4. A court may determine that a procedure for the expulsion, termination or suspension of a member was fair and reasonable pursuant to subsection 2.

5. The notice pursuant to subsection 3 must be reasonably calculated to provide actual notice to a member. The notice may be served by first-class or registered mail sent to the last known address of the member as shown in the records of the worker cooperative.

6. A member who is expelled, terminated or suspended is liable for any services or benefits actually rendered, dues, assessments, fees or charges incurred before his or her expulsion, termination or suspension.