Founding Members
Restricted to four.
In return for underwriting the business the Founding Members will have ownership of the Reserve Fund in equal shares.
The Reserve Fund will be 25% of the annual surplus before distribution of the balance to Members.
The Founding Members will direct the business of MATA.
Members
A Member of MATA will:
✓ Sign up to the Founding Principles
✓ Receive an equal share of the annual surplus according to contribution ‘units’
Contribution ‘units’ are calculated thus:
● Training Day ….. 1 unit
● Marketing/Administration Day …. 1/2 unit
● All units are totalled at the end of the year and divided into the surplus
● Each Member receives a share according to the number of units contributed in the year
● A staff member would have a similar calculation up to a maximum (50% of salary).
Members are elected by the Founding Members based upon one or more of the following:
● Active trainer in mediation or mediation-related programmes
● Known high quality of material and delivery
● Identifies with MATA Principles
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