6.1 The Association may admit to life membership of the Association any member or former member whom it wishes to honour in recognition of their outstanding services to the Association or the profession.
6.2 The National Executive, a branch or any member may nominate a member or former member for life membership. Any nomination for life membership shall be referred to the National Executive who, after conducting such inquiries and consultation as it considers appropriate, may in its absolute discretion, submit the proposal to the next annual conference of the Association for final determination.
6.3 A life member of the Association is entitled to all of the rights of an ordinary member but is under no obligation to pay an annual subscription.