2021 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 81 - Miscellaneous Organizations
NRS 81.935 - Procedure for expulsion, termination or suspension of member.
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.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 909)
