2.1 Eligibility
Membership is open to individuals (16+) and organisations who:
- Support the Objects of the Society
- Agree to uphold co-operative values
- Pay the annual membership subscription set by the Society
No community shares will be issued.
2.2 Voting and Governance
- Each member has one vote, regardless of subscription level.
- Members may stand for election to the Board.
- Members may submit motions and participate in democratic decision-making about campaign priorities.
2.3 Member Rights
Members may:
- Receive newsletters and reports
- Attend an AGM and other meetings
- Participate in training events or public forums (events generally open to non-members too)
- Engage in union decision-making
2.4 Member Responsibilities
Members shall:
- Act in support of the Society’s public-benefit purpose
- Behave in accordance with co-operative values
- Not seek personal or financial gain from membership
2.5 Termination
Membership may be terminated by the Management Committee if a member:
- Acts materially against the Society’s purpose
- Causes serious detriment to the Society
- Fails to pay membership subscription
A fair and transparent appeals process will be provided.