The terms & Conditions of membership is mentioned in the EFSLE By-laws, Article 3
ARTICLE 3. MEMBERSHIP
3. To join the organization the most important thing that requires is one’s determination and efficiency to work in the four major areas of concern: Literature, Environment, Gender and Human Rights. This doesn’t imply that there is nothing beyond these areas. Anyone who is interested in any related subject also can be a member of this organization. The other related areas can be associated from the following major streams: https://www.efsle.org/areas-of-research/
3.1. EFSLE shall not discriminate in any way against members on the basis of race, gender, religion, age, nationality, ethnic origin, physical disability, or sexual orientation. The organization is committed to maintain the dignity of its members.
3.2. The selection of any member is completely based on their competence and the final decision of the Core Committee (detail in Article 5) of the Central Executive Council (CEC). Any office bearer of the CEC and the Joint Secretary, Coordinator or ECM can nominate any one for the membership but the final decision of their selection or rejection will be taken by the Core Committee.
3.3. EFSLE will maintain a membership roster containing the name and address of each member. EFSLE will also maintain such books and records as may be required by law and are consistent with the purpose of the Foundation. The membership roster may be made available to outside parties for purposes consistent with the EFSLE mission, with the consent of the President and the Managing Director.
3.4. Members may leave EFSLE before their membership term is concluded by contacting the Managing Director. Membership privileges will be revoked immediately upon the termination of membership or nonpayment. Members may also be removed by a majority vote of the Core Committee.
3.5. Any member can claim for the return of his/her membership fee only within the lock-in period of one month (1 month). And if within period of one month he/she avails any kind of facility from EFSLE or participates in its any of the events, the membership fee will not be refunded.
3.6. Code of Conduct:
EFSLE promises to provide an equitable, supportive and inclusive place for all. We strongly endorse the idea of mutual dialogue exchange instead of being judgmental and thus we expect the members of the EFSLE community must try to create an ambience of mutual understanding and an aura of dignity where each member must respect the other. Any kind of misbehavior/ misconduct/ harassment will not be tolerated in any condition. And in such situation the membership of the accused member will be considered cancelled with immediate effect. The misconduct/ harassment includes (but not limited to):
3.6.1. Verbal, written or comments through signs that fortify blemishing sovereignty of one’s identity in terms of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, or religion;
3.6.2. During any event gossiping and spreading rumor about any of the EFSLE officials, members and the organization itself and also through any means of communication using print, electronic and social media;
3.6.3. In a given task or responsibility establishing monopoly and insulting others;
3.6.4. Inappropriate behavior or trying to contact anyone without his/her consent;
3.6.5. Unwelcome sexual attention, verbal or physical towards any member;
3.6.6. Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behavior;
3.6.7. If any member is found accuse of any of the above ones his/ her membership/ grant/ nomination or designation will be considered cancelled;
3.6.8. The accused member will not have the right to challenge the final decision of the Core Committee in any situation;
3.6.9. In case of any MoU with an institution, if the institution is found accused of any kind of misconduct with the officials and members of EFSLE, the MoU shall be liable for reconsideration or cancellation.
3.7. In case of Non-renewal of the membership (every 2 years) also the membership will be terminated. However, before termination the member will get a period of one month to get her/his membership renewed.
3.8. Membership fees will be used to fund the activities of EFSLE, including but not limited to the organization and planning of conferences and other EFSLE affiliated events, conferences, seminars, workshops, the newsletter, website maintenance and publishing charges.
3.9. Changes in membership fees must be discussed and approved by the Core Committee, following a majority vote.