General Assembly

The General Assembly forms the backbone of the democratic process within the Mautic community—a seminal congregation 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 via the General Assembly Membership - Individual tier on Open Collective.

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 five tiers (ranging from $1,200/yr to $20,000/yr) listed on the General Assembly Membership - Organization tiers on Open Collective.

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.