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There are two ways to become involved in AGE's activities: to become a full member or an observer member.

The procedure to become a member

An accreditation committee is in charge of examining the new applications to AGE. The Committee makes recommendations to the Council which decides on the application. The application is then ratified by the following General Assembly which meets once a year in Spring.

 

Full membership

According to AGE's statutes, all Full Members must:

• represent and/or work on behalf of older and/or retired people in the countries of the European Union
• adhere to AGE Statute
• be not-for-profit
• be legally constituted according to the laws and usages of the country in which they are established

As a full member you can participate in all AGE's activities and be refunded for most of your participating costs provided we have the budget for it. In particular, you are able to nominate a representative to take part in the meetings of the working groups AGE has set up on age discrimination, social protection, employment, social inclusion, health and ICT and accessibiity issues. You are informed of policies activities and can take part in them by sending out comments, sharing experience and best practices... In addition, you are entitled to a full vote at the General Assembly.

Fees:

• 2008 : 0,21 % of annual income - with minimum 300 euros and maximum 2415 €
• 2009 : 0,22% of total annual with minimum 315 € and maximum 2.500 €
• 2010: same fees as in 2009

 

Observer membership

As an observer member, you can participate in AGE's activities and to comment on text proposals as full members. However, observer members do not receive reimbursement for participation in AGE meetings and do not exert a voting right at the General Assembly.

Fees:

• 2008: 300 € / year.
• 2009: 315 € /year
• 2010: same fees as in 2009

 

 

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 06 October 2010 10:25