A small research organization with two staff members is considering joining EARMA. Based on the 'Join EARMA' page, determine which membership type (Individual or Institutional) is more cost-effective for them over a 12-month period. Also, state the voting rights associated with the recommended membership type.
Navigate to the 'Join EARMA: Select your subscription type' page. Identify the cost and voting rights for 'Institutional Membership'. Identify the cost and voting rights for 'Individual Member' subscription. Calculate the total cost for two staff members under the 'Individual Member' type for 12 months. Compare the calculated cost with the 'Institutional Membership' cost. Determine the more cost-effective membership type for a two-person organization. State the voting rights for the recommended membership type.
State that the 'Individual Member' subscription is more cost-effective. Justify the recommendation by stating that two individual memberships cost €540 (€270 per person x 2) compared to €1200 for an institutional membership. State that an 'Ordinary member' (Individual Member) has one vote at General Assemblies.