This category of membership is available to any individual currently employed in a professional non-administrative capacity in any Probation department in New York State. This category shall include Probation Supervisors, Senior Probation Officers, Probation Officers, Probation Officer Trainees, Probation Officer Assistants, and any other Probation title accepted by the Executive Board of the Association. Active Members shall enjoy all the privileges of membership in the Association and shall be considered as a voting member of the region in which they are employed. Active members are also eligible to utilize the Legal Defense Fund.