- To become an Ordinary or Associate Member of OpenUK you agree to be bound by these terms, the Constitution and related documents
- Unless qualified as ‘Company Member’, the word ‘Membership’ means ‘Ordinary Membership’ and the term ‘Member’ means ‘Ordinary Member’
- Ordinary or Associate membership:
- does not represent or imply Company Membership interest as defined by company law
- will not include the member in the formal Register of Members at Companies House
- Ordinary Membership is:
- for a period of twelve months at a time
- subject to receipt of cleared payment
- requires approval by the directors or their appointed Membership Secretary as stated on the OpenUK Governance page
- relates to a Type of membership commensurate with the size or type of organisation
- equal participation, regardless of Type
- offered an advisory vote at general meetings to inform the Directors of the will of the ordinary Membership
- Associate Membership is:
- perpetual
- active until the Directors, Membership Secretary or majority of Ordinary Members believe it is not appropriate
- free of charge
- unable to participate in Ordinary Member votes
- Should a membership be declined or withdrawn by OpenUK:
- a refund will be issued for the remaining duration of the term
- The Ordinary Member will remove any statement of membership or association from their published information
- Ordinary or Associate Membership may be declined or withdrawn if:
- the applicant does not fit the profile of the Type applied for
- at the opinion of the Directors, Membership Secretary or majority of Ordinary Members:
- does not present themselves as aligned with the vision and values of OpenUK
- is not sufficiently transparent about their business or activities
- may put the reputation of OpenUK at risk
- behaves in an unprofessional manner
- the Directors do not believe the membership is appropriate
- Company Members are:
- bound by the rules of company law and the Articles of Association of OpenUK
- included in the Register of Members at Companies House
- listed on the OpenUK Governance page
