Membership Policy

Principle / Overview

TAP:lab aims to be a community of creative, friendly and cooperative people. This policy aims to put in place an approach to membership that promotes sustainability, diversity, inclusion and openness. This policy also aims to ensure that TAP:lab’s physical and virtual spaces are as accessible as possible to all current and prospective members.

Application

This policy applies to all current and potential members.

Related documents

• Membership Application Form.
• Code of Conduct

Reason for policy

A clear membership policy helps to ensure the community grows, is sustainable and is diverse, inclusive and open.

Policy details/Implementation

1. TAP:lab aims to be as accessible to the general public as possible. TAP:lab will attempt to maintain open hours and offer activities such as workshops in order to be as open and approachable as possible for prospective members.
2. Any person who agrees with the objects and conditions of the Society may, subject to the Executive Committee’s approval, become a member of the Society by application in writing and upon payment of the membership subscription set from time to time by a General Meeting of the Society.
3. TAP:lab has three membership categories:
   1. Full member: Any person that is a financial member of the Society is entitled to hold any office and enjoy the privileges of the Society. Full members may choose to make a regular financial contribution in exchange for swipe card access. Full members are entitled to the use of a storage container (space permitting).
   2. Affiliate (Casual) Member: Persons other than Full Members, that are interested in promoting the Society or participating in events or services promoted by the Society, but do not wish to commit to membership fees, may become an Affiliate Member. Member of the community who is able to access and use the space during open hours or by negotiation with a sustaining member. Financial contributions by koha.
   3. Concession Member. TAP:lab may chose to waive membership fees for people with limited financial means such as students, the unemployed or retirees.
4. All TAP:lab members will agree to the Code of Conduct. If the Code of Conduct is breached by a member, they may be referred to the Executive who may terminate or suspend their membership.
5. To become a member of TAP:lab, a prospective member must complete the membership application form and submit this to the secretary for approval. Proof of circumstances for concession membership may be required.
6. Members under the age of 16 require parental consent to become a member.
7. TAP:lab is a pay-as-you-go society. All members who use materials or consumables are to pay for these.
8. TAP:lab will be an inclusive community by ensuring:
   1. All physical spaces as accessible and inviting as possible. This includes ensuring people feel welcome regardless of age, gender, orientation, experience, physical ability etc.
   2. All virtual spaces including websites and social media are as accessible, open and inclusive as possible.