1. Full Member (Voting)
Comprises of National and regional NGOs, CBOs and Networks which support and / engage in training and working and advocating in the field of Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM).
Full members are allowed to vote in PELUM Association’s key decision-making processes and may also vie for competitive positions within PELUM Association. This category pays an annual subscription of Ksh. 11,700 (US $150)
2. Individual Associates (non-voting)
This comprises of individuals who share the aspirations of PELUM Association and want to and engage, promote, train or advocate for Participatory Ecological Land Use Management. A corporate member, like other members, participates in all PELUM Association activities. The members in this category are allowed to contribute in discussions and decision making processes in PELUM Association. However, they are not allowed to vote in key decision making processes or to aspire for competitive positions within PELUM Association. This category of members also pays an annual subscription of Ksh. 11,700 (US $150)
3. Sponsor Associates (non-voting)
This comprises of development partners who share the aspirations of PELUM Association and may want to support its efforts and activities. A Sponsor member, like other members, participates in all PELUM Association activities. The members in this category are allowed to contribute in discussions and decision making processes in PELUM Association. However, they are not allowed to vote in key decision making processes or to aspire for competitive positions within PELUM Association. This category of members also pays an annual subscription of + Ksh. 39,000 (US $500)
4. Corporate Associate (non-voting)
This comprises of those International NGOs, Networks and any other entity that do not qualify as a full, individual and sponsor member category, yet meet the criteria for membership. A corporate member, like other members, participates in all PELUM Association activities. The members in this category are allowed to contribute in discussions about PELUM Association affairs. However, they are not allowed to vote in key decision making processes or to aspire for competitive positions within PELUM Association. This category of members also pays an annual subscription of Ksh.11,700 (US $150)
5. Temporary Member (non-voting)
This comprises of any new member whose application has been approved by the PELUM-Kenya national Board and awaits ratification by the PELUM-Kenya’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). A Temporary member, like other members, participates in all PELUM Association activities. The members in this category are also allowed to contribute in discussions about PELUM Association affairs. However, they are not allowed to vote in key decision making processes or to aspire for competitive positions within PELUM Association. This category of members also pays an annual subscription of the amount equivalent to category they have been approved by the PELUM-Kenya National Board as Temporary members. The members also continue to pay the amount for their categories after their membership is ratified by the AGM.
