Article 2: Membership

The basis for membership of EFCATS shall be as follows:

1. Individual researchers interested in catalysis and Institutions such as Companies, Research institutes, National and European Networks having interest in promoting catalysis and EFCATS objectives; these individual researchers and Institution shall formally apply for membership valid for a period of two years between two consecutive EUROPACAT;
2. The countries members of the European Federation of Catalysis Society (as listed in the Appendix); in addition to these countries, other countries or groups of countries in Europe may be admitted on application by the national or representative catalysis organisation or other sponsoring body, such as a national chemical society or academy of sciences. The admission of new countries or groups of countries should be approved by the Council by a majority of more than two-thirds of those present and voting. Any dispute arising concerning national representation on the Council shall be resolved by the Council on a simple majority vote.
   A fee for membership will be requested for personal and institutional membership. The Council will decide on the amount and modalities for the fee for membership.