7 Management board meeting in Portugal, 26th February
The management board meeting took place in Alfragide in Portugal on February 26th. The main discussion points were:
- 2016 Budget
- the budget as approved
- an amended budget was approved in April, taking into consideration the revised income structure from BELMA participation. The budget can be found in the members' section.
- Networks (see 8)
- New members (strategy and incentives)
- A list of potential candidates from non member states was worked out and Helga is contacting them.
- If joining during the year, there will be a discount on the membership fee.
- If joining in 2017 but wanting to take part in the conference in September 2016, the fee for the conference will be the member fee.
- BELMA progress in revising the criteria (see 9)