On 18/07/18 18:48, André Ockers wrote:
Dear Daniel and list,
On 17-07-18 09:54, Daniel Pocock wrote:
Note that people can also send requests[3] directly to the president, mk@fsfe.org asking to become provisional member
What are the obligations for members? Are members financially and/or juridically liable?
This is a question about the law of associations in Germany, as that is where FSFE is registered
Financially, the constitution says fees are waived[1] based on the efforts you contribute. The wiki says the fee[2] is EUR 60 per year or 12 hours volunteering. If you attend a monthly meeting you may qualify on the volunteering basis.
Incorporation as an association in most countries gives protections to the members from any financial or judicial consequences but only a lawyer can give definite answers to that.
Being a member of a board or FSFE council may have more obligations and risks but being an ordinary member is less demanding.
Regards,
Daniel
1. https://fsfe.org/about/legal/constitution.en.html#sec:membershipfees 2. http://wiki.fsfe.org/Teams/GA