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