Membership Guidelines

Membership Rules & Discipline

Guidelines governing membership rights, responsibilities, and conduct

Membership Categories & Fees

👤

Regular Member

Rs. 17,500/year

  • • Full voting rights
  • • Access to all events
  • • Member directory listing
  • • Newsletter subscription
🎓

Student Member

Rs. 500/year

  • • Limited voting rights
  • • Access to educational events
  • • Student resources access
  • • Newsletter subscription
🏢

Institutional Member

Rs. 15,000/year

  • • Up to 5 representatives
  • • Priority event access
  • • Logo on website
  • • Partnership opportunities

Honorary Member

By Invitation

  • • No membership fee
  • • Full member privileges
  • • Recognition at events
  • • Advisory role

Member Responsibilities

1. Uphold the Association's Mission

Support and promote the goals and objectives of LDAA in all professional activities.

2. Pay Dues Promptly

Membership fees are due annually by January 31st. Failure to pay may result in suspension.

3. Maintain Professional Conduct

Adhere to the Code of Ethics and professional standards in all interactions.

4. Participate Actively

Attend meetings, vote in elections, and contribute to Association activities.

5. Report Changes

Notify the Association of any changes to contact information or professional status.

Disciplinary Procedures

Grounds for Discipline

  • Violation of the Code of Ethics
  • Conduct detrimental to the Association
  • Non-payment of dues for more than 90 days
  • Misuse of Association resources or name
  • Criminal conviction related to professional conduct
1

Written Warning

First instance - formal written notice of violation

2

Temporary Suspension

Up to 6 months suspension of membership privileges

3

Termination

Permanent removal from membership with right to appeal

Appeals Process

Members may appeal disciplinary decisions within 30 days by submitting a written appeal to the Executive Committee. Appeals will be reviewed at the next scheduled meeting, and the member will be notified of the decision within 14 days.

For questions about membership or discipline, contact: info@lankadementiaassociation.lk

Adopted: January 2024 | Last Reviewed: February 2026