Why Become a Member?
Become a Member
The Network is its members. By working together, networking, building partnerships and sharing knowledge, we contribute to improving the conditions for sustainable development and a better quality of life in rural areas.
Membership in the Network offers organisations a number of benefits, including:
- the opportunity to influence rural policies by participating in boards, committees and other relevant bodies;
- a stronger collective voice when engaging with relevant organisations;
- reduced registration fees for events organised by the Network;
- opportunities to implement joint projects and activities with other Network members;
- the right to elect representatives and participate in the Network’s governing bodies;
- free use of the Network’s premises, subject to availability;
- and many other benefits!
Who Can Become a Member?
Membership is open exclusively to legal entities—that is, registered civil society organisations in the Republic of Croatia—which have an interest in and/or work to support the development of Croatia’s rural areas at the local, regional or national level.
How to Become a Member
Applicants must submit a completed membership application form to the HMRR Management Board, accompanied by a written decision of the applicant organisation’s assembly expressing its intention to become a member of HMRR. Applicants must also agree to pay the membership fee and act in accordance with HMRR’s Statute and other governing documents.
You can download the application form here: MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM
At its first meeting following receipt of the membership application, the Management Board considers the applicant’s admission to membership. It may request additional information or ask the applicant to present its organisation. Membership begins on the date on which the Management Board adopts the decision approving the application.
How Much Are the Membership Fee and Joining Fee?
The membership fee was determined by a decision of the HMRR Assembly held on 8 September 2017. The annual membership fee for associations is HRK 800.00, except for Local Action Groups (LAGs), for which the annual membership fee is HRK 2,200.00.
For members whose total income in the previous year was less than HRK 70,000.00, as confirmed by a written declaration, the annual membership fee is HRK 400.00.
Upon joining, each new member must also pay a one-off joining fee of HRK 100.00. The annual membership fee must be paid by 30 June of the current year.
How Are the Membership Fee and Joining Fee Paid?
The membership fee and joining fee must be paid to the bank account of the Croatian Rural Development Network, Kruge 48, Zagreb:
IBAN: HR3223600001101900394
Bank: Zagrebačka banka
Payment description: “Membership fee for 20__”
New members must also pay the joining fee and should use the following payment description: “Joining fee and membership fee for 20__”.
We do not issue invoices for membership fees or joining fees. However, we provide written confirmation that the payment has been received.