• Termination of membership can be initiated at any time. If a member decides to terminate, a written notification must be sent to the GAATW-IS.

Termination can also be initiated by the International Secretariat/Board Members for the following reasons:

• The use of the GAATW's name in the endorsement, support or defence of any position, document, material or work product not officially sanctioned by GAATW.

• Representation by Member Organisation that its affiliation with GAATW makes it eligible for any funding support without prior consent by GAATW.

• Any action, public commentary or published statement attributed to GAATW that is contradictory to the mission, objectives and policies of GAATW (listed on our website).

Procedure to be followed for termination of membership initiated by the IS/Board Members:

• Prior notice to the Member Organisation of GAATW's intent to terminate membership and to bring the matter to the attention of the IS/GAATW Board.

• Written notification from the IS of the grounds for termination.

• Opportunity for the Member to respond prior to the matter being brought before the Board.

• Opportunity for member to appear before the GAATW Board to discuss their prospective termination from GAATW's membership.

• The Board makes the final determination on termination of membership and its decision cannot be appealed to any other body or entity.

• Decision is communicated to the organisation.