Conditions of membership

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