Fee Schedule

Fee Schedule

As of: July 2026 – DRAFT

§ 1 Principle

Every member is obligated to pay a membership fee. The fee schedule is adopted by the general meeting and is not part of the constitution.

§ 2 Fee Amounts

§ 3 Reduction

A fee reduction is granted upon application for:

• Students and trainees
• Recipients of unemployment benefits, citizen’s benefit (Bürgergeld) or basic security
• Pensioners with low income

The application is to be made informally to the board. Proof may be required.

§ 4 Supporting Membership

Supporting members support the goals of the association through an increased fee. They have the same rights as regular members. The minimum fee for supporting members is €20.00 per month; higher contributions are welcome.

§ 5 Due Date and Payment Method

1. Fees are collected quarterly in advance (01.01., 01.04., 01.07., 01.10.).
2. Payment is made by SEPA direct debit. A SEPA mandate is issued upon joining.
3. Alternatively, payment by bank transfer is possible if the board is notified.

§ 6 Admission Fee

No admission fee is charged.

§ 7 Use of Fees

Membership fees are used for:

• Proportional financing of professional security services
• Material costs for cleanliness actions
• Communication tools (website, calendar, etc.)
• Insurance
• Other statutory expenditures

§ 8 Fee Exemption

In cases of particular hardship, the board may grant a temporary fee exemption upon application.

This document is a draft. The final fee schedule will be adopted by the founding meeting.