The General Assembly forms the backbone of the democratic process within the Mautic community - where all members come together to discuss, deliberate, and evolve the direction of the project. Acting as an amalgamation of diverse voices and conducive ideas, the Assembly provides a democratic platform for Mautic community members, regardless of their role, to constructively engage in discussions about Mautic's future.

The General Assembly's powers extend beyond merely being a discussion forum. It holds the mandate to undertake significant decisions that shape the trajectory of the Mautic project. The entity votes on and approves proposals, strategic directions, policies, and operational plans, ensuring communal consensus on all notable decisions.

The General Assembly's responsibilities demonstrate the community's dedication to an open source, collaborative, and transparent decision-making process. It reflects the democratic principle embedded in Mautic's DNA - granting an equal voice to each community member, and fostering a shared sense of ownership and responsibility towards steering Mautic's journey forward.

How to join

To become a member of the Mautic General Assembly, you first join the Mautic community and become a basic member by signing up and participating in one of the community channels (Slack, Forums, GitHub, Jira, Transifex, or the Knowledgebase). From here, you can become a voting member in two ways:

1. Financial Contributor: By supporting the Mautic project financially as an individual. The minimum contribution is determined annually by the Community Council and is adjusted based on your location according to the Big Mac Index. Membership must be paid annually in a single payment.

2. Practical Contributor: By contributing at least five hours per month to support Mautic or the Mautic community, such as organizing Mautic events or contributing to Mautic projects. You must self-certify via a form each year to claim this voting right.

Organizations can also become voting members by joining at one of the six tiers (ranging from $1,200/yr to $20,000/yr - pro-rated using the Big Mac Index based on the location of your head office) as outlined on the Become a Member page.

Additionally, individuals who have made substantial contributions to Mautic may be nominated to become an Honorary Member, gaining a lifetime membership and voting rights without any financial or practical contribution requirement.

The General Assembly's purpose of action is to bring together various stakeholders within the Mautic community, facilitating open discussions and collective decision-making. This assembly helps shape the strategic direction and oversees the progress of the project. It's a platform where all voices and perspectives are heard, fostering transparency and democratic decision-making. Overall, the General Assembly serves as a key mechanism for governance, discussion, collaboration, and strategic planning within the Mautic community.