MEMBERSHIP SYSTEM

According to CUPSA’s regulation, all postgraduates of the CUHK are able to register to become CUPSA’s Basic Members (Membership Fee: HKD 90/Year) or Attribute Members (No fees needed).

Basic Members

Eligibility:

All postgraduates of the CUHK (as defined by the Senate of the University) are eligible to apply for basic membership in the CUPSA.

Membership fee:

Basic members are required to pay the one-time membership fee HKD 90. Those who remain their membership on the effective date of CUPSA constitution (July 1, 2010) will automatically become basic members.

Rights:

1. Right to participate and speak in all the general meetings held by CUPSA;

2. Right to participate in the referendums of CUPSA and vote;

3. Right to participate in the election of CUPSA Executive Committee;

4. Right to nominate and vote for CUPSA Executive Committee;

5. Right to request CUPSA to communicate their opinions to the university if it is in accordance with the CUPSA constitution;

6. Other rights stated by CUPSA;

7. Right to withdraw the membership.

Obligations:

1. To abide by the rules of CUPSA;

2. To abide by the decisions of general meetings, referendums, joint conferences, and other meetings by CUPSA;

3. Do not conduct any activities contrary to the interests of CUPSA.

Attribute Members

Eligibility:

All postgraduates of the CUHK (as defined by the Senate of the University) who do not apply for basic membership would automatically become attribute members of CUPSA.

Membership fee:

No membership fees needed.

Rights:

1. Right to request CUPSA to communicate their opinions to the university if it is in accordance with the CUPSA constitution;

2. Right to withdraw the membership.

Obligations:

1. To abide by the rules of CUPSA;

2. To abide by the decisions of general meetings, referendums, joint conferences, and other meetings by CUPSA;

3. Do not conduct any activities contrary to the interests of CUPSA.