Founding Member

It was decided that the persons who initiated this consortium and assumed its financing up to by means of special contributions are the sole persons who have the right to be known as Founding Members. Founding Members will have a right to vote, will have executive powers and will be part of the executive committee. Each Founding Member will pay US$200 per year as annual fees. Unless he or she resigns Founding Members would be permanent members.

Regular Member

It was decided that Regular Membership could be given to any person who is an owner of a gem testing and / or diamond grading laboratory and has a minimum of 5 years of running the gem laboratory in order to be eligible as a Regular Member. The person’s credentials will be checked by ICGL by consulting the national association to determine if it has any pertinent information. If however, there is no gemological association or organization in existence in the applicant’s country, a person shall be eligible for regular membership if the application is sponsored by at least three members of this corporation. Regular Members will have to pay US$150 as annual fees.

How to become Regular Member

A person seeking membership in this consortium must submit a written application to the Membership Coordinator, President, Secretary-and Secretary-General). If the applicant fulfils all the criteria he will be accepted as a new member. If there are certain unfulfilled criteria then his application will be discussed in the Executive Board (President, Secretary-General, Membership Coordinator).

President, Secretary-General and decided upon by voting within 90 days of initial request. Such an applicant shall become a regular member upon receiving a vote of least two-thirds of the executive board voting.

Six month probation period Upon acceptance of the above, every new member’s name will appear in the publication of this consortium. If acceptance of membership is objected to by any member during a period of six months, the application will be resubmitted for evaluation.

Associated Member

It was decided that this category shall consist of Gemmological Institutions, Gemmological Laboratories, Pvt. Ltd. Public Ltd, presented by person(s) belonging to such institutions who contribute to gemological development. Membership in this category will be on a selective basis by the Executive Board (President, Secretary-General, Membership Coordinator). A representative of the Institute or laboratory will attend the meetings. Associate members will have no voting rights. Associate members will have to pay US$150 as annual fees

Honorary Member

It was decided that this category shall consist of those who have done dedicated work for the ICGL. It would be considered later by the Founding Members.
Resignation Any member may resign from the consortium by giving written notice to the membership coordinator, and paying all dues to the end of the year.
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