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750 Professional Associations

751 Definition

751.1 Purpose

For purposes of this subchapter, the term “Professional Association” is used in its broadest meaning to include nonprofit, cooperative, and voluntary organizations of individuals having a common background in a professional, technical, or managerial field of work requiring knowledge, skills, and abilities usually acquired only through extensive training or education. Academic credentials, an accrediting examination, or a license may be prerequisites for membership.

The main purposes of a professional association may include:

  1. Exchanging information among members about new or improved developments and/or applications within the field of work.
  2. Establishing and revising standards of preparation and experience for acceptance into the field.
  3. Developing and publishing standards of professional performance and responsibility.
  4. Furthering the career development of members.

751.2 Membership

A professional association may include members of several professions or disciplines.

751.3 Exclusions

For purposes of this subchapter, the term professional association does not include a recognized labor, supervisory, or other managerial organization, as defined in the Postal Reorganization Act.




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