On Monday, the 8th of May 2023, the Malta Esports Association held an Extraordinary General Meeting to discuss a proposal on various amendments to its Statute.
The proposed changes to the Statute serve the following aims:
- To widen the scope of individuals and companies who may become members of the association, in order to have an increasing and more diverse pool of members who are able to contribute towards the association’s and the industry’s success; and
- To change the structure of the Executive Committee, and include tools for more accountability for the roles and responsibilities of the Executive Committee members.
Who may be a member under the new statute?
Members
This category constitutes the broadest category of membership.
Eligibility:
- Natural person above 16 years;
- Genuinely involved and interested in esports;
- Membership fee of €25 per year.
Benefits:
- Participate in the AGM and EGM and vote;
- Run for election within the Executive Committee;
- Participate in the Sub-Committees;
- Make non-binding proposals;
- Enjoy the benefits of being a member.
Corporate Members
This category of members involves more formally set up businesses or organisations.
Eligibility:
- Limited liability company, registered commercial partnership, or any other corporate entity with a legal personality, or a registered association;
- Involved in the business of esports;
- Membership fee of €250 per year.
Benefits:
- Entitled to nominate 5 representatives as members, who shall be able to exercise their rights as members.
- Attend meetings of the Executive Committee as observers;
- Request resolutions prior to any General Meeting;
- Relay any decisions of the Executive Committee which is harmful to the business to a General Meeting of members;
- Make non-binding proposals.
Associate Members
This category of members involves registered or unregistered organisations and communities. Although these entities may not be formally established and registered, we believe it is important to recognise their contribution towards esports, and promote them for their further development.
Eligibility:
- Registered or unregistered entities, organsiations and communities;
- Involved in the business of esports;
- Membership fee of €50 per year.
Benefits:
- Entitled to nominate 2 representatives as members, who shall be able to exercise their rights as members.
- Request resolutions prior to any General Meeting;
- Make non-binding proposals;
- To be formally registered with the Association as a Tournament Organiser, Team & Club, or any other category.
The Association is accepting membership applications via email on [email protected]
The change in the Statute has now also made changes in the structure of the Executive Committee. Whilst the Association is flexible in assigning new roles within the Executive Committee, the Statute specifically defines five roles:
- President;
- Vice-President;
- Secretary – Currently vacant;
- Treasurer – Currently vacant;
- Public Relations – Currently vacant.
In view of the change in Statute, an election for the elected offices within the Executive Committee shall take place at the next AGM. In the meantime, the existing Executive Committee shall remain as a caretaker. Should anyone be interested in the current vacant positions, kindly contact [email protected].