Dear all,
following Christophs email, here are some infos on the application process for membership for No patents on seeds! as established in our Statute and Rules of Procedure:
- an application has to be supported by two members of the organization (we havent established a formal process for that)
- Johanna/Christoph sends application form to new organization
- application form is checked by board in regards to formalities
- application is put to vote by the members either via email or at the Meeting of Members. Applications have to be accepted by a two-thirds majority.
This process applies both for our current members wanting to become members as organizations (not private persons), that is ARCHE NOAH, SWISSAID and ProSpecieRara as well as for the Danish Seed Savers. All 4 application forms have been sent to the Board who will continue the process asap.
Please find below the relevant texts from our Statute and Rules of Procedure.
Best,
Johanna
Statute § 3 Nr. 2 Applicants for membership must submit a written application, which will be forwarded to the members after a formal inspection. The application must be supported by two members of the Organization. The admission is approved by a two-thirds majority vote by the members.
§ 3 Nr. 3 In addition to § 3 Nr. 2, the admission of a new member can be approved by electronic means in between general meetings. Members will be informed about applications and the quorum. Members will then submit their decision to the Management Board within four weeks. The admission is approved by a two-thirds majority vote by the members. Otherwise, the provisions of section 3 apply.
Rules of Procedure:
Potential members must complete the form Application for Membership in the organization No Patents on Seeds!. The form will be provided by the organization upon request.