The name of the organization shall be the Ohio Joint Council of Extension Professionals (OJCEP).

The mission of the organization shall be to promote professional development and support professionals of Ohio State University Extension.

Section 1: Membership shall be Annual or Life member.

A. Annual membership: Any Ohio State University Extension employee with an Administrative and Professional (A&P) or Faculty appointment and are current with their dues may be an annual member of this association.

B. Life membership: Those members who have retired and have paid lifetime dues. Life membership to this association shall carry with it the right to attend all meetings and take part in all discussion.

Section 2: Voting. Voting privileges shall be extended to all Annual and Life members.

Section 3: All organization programs are available to members on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or Vietnam-era veteran status.