Construction industry-related firms or companies who are not eligible for Regular Membership, but who are used by contractors engaged in construction, may be eligible for Affiliate Membership in the Council and apply to join. Each application must be accompanied by one or more references from a Regular Member or officer and approved by a majority vote of the Executive Committee at it’s complete discretion. Affiliate Member representatives shall be privileged to attend all pertinent meetings, seminars, or conventions of the Council, receive pertinent mailings, including newsletters and updates, and shall be privileged to participate in all pertinent activities of the Council.