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Governing documents

The rules MATER runs by, available in full.

Bylaws

Adopted 2026 · Amended only by the General Assembly

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Our founding statute: what MATER is for, who can join, and how it's governed.

What it covers

  • Name, purpose and legal seat
  • Membership rights, duties and admission
  • The General Assembly and the Board of Directors
  • Amending the statute and dissolving the association

Internal regulations

Adopted 2026 · Reviewed every year

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The day-to-day rules under the bylaws: elections, membership, and how projects get approved.

What it covers

  • Election timelines and who can stand for the board
  • Joining and renewing membership
  • Approving projects and requesting budgets
  • Forming chapters and committees

Methodology of elections

Adopted 2026 · Applies to every board election

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How the Board of Directors is elected, from nominations to counting, and how a result can be challenged.

What it covers

  • Eligibility and nomination windows
  • Ballot format and counting method
  • Quorum and tie-breaks
  • Objections and how disputes are settled

Other records

Members can ask for any record we hold. Email the secretariat and we'll send it, or explain why we can't.

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