Membership of the Society *Any person who is a registered medical practitioner or a para-medical practitioner is eligible for membership provided that: *His / Her professional practice is confined to the practice of the speciality of Cardiac and or Thoracic Surgery or The nature of his / her practice is such as to give him / her a special interest in the subject of Cardio-Thoracic surgery. Termination of membership Every member shall remain a member until his membership is terminated either by his resignation in writing addressed to the Honorary Secretary, by a decision of the Executive Committee of the Society or by failing to pay the annual subscription. A member may be suspended if after twenty-four (24) months he/she has not paid his/her due subscriptions, but he/she may be reinstated by the Executive Council on payment of subscriptions in arrears. During the period of suspension, he/she shall not retain his/her vote. Subscriptions of the Society An annual subscription shall be payable by members of the Society to provide funds for the carrying out of the work of the Society. The amount of the subscription shall be determined by the Executive Committee from time to time depending on the needs of the Society.