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New Zealand Ethical Employers (NZEE) Membership
Application Terms & Conditions
NZEE will review all applications received and NZEE’s Board has the discretion to accept or decline applications based upon this evaluation.
Every applicant must:
Hold current GLOBAL G.A.P. certification or any other similar certification or qualification approved by the Board.
Ensure that at the time of admission as an Ethical Employer and at all times thereafter its constitution rules and practices do not conflict with the NZEE Constitution, the NZEE Workplace and Supplier Standards and the NZEE Good Agricultural Practice Standards.
By submitting the membership application, the applicant agrees:
If approved, to comply with all NZEE Constitution requirements for the duration of their membership, this includes:
To operate within applicable New Zealand Legislation
That all information provided in the application or at any stage during the entirety of the application process, is up to date, complete and not misleading.
That NZEE and authorised representatives may make enquiries they consider necessary of the applicant and any other third party in making a determination about this application. Additional information may be requested of the applicant as part of this process.
That any change in circumstances of the applicant specifically changes to company structure and ownership is communicated to NZEE or its nominated representative.
That NZEE can share information collected during the application process with their nominated representative for the purpose of evaluating this application and verifying the information provided.
That NZEE can share information about your membership, contractor status with any government agency or certification body, at the discretion of NZEE and their representatives.
To assist with inquiries as they relate to the application in a timely manner.
That maintenance of this membership, should the application be approved, will require:
Advice to NZEE if the applicant or its representatives become the subject of any investigation or complaint.
Advice to NZEE of any conflicts that may arise with any producers, growers or contractors whether these are NZEE members or not.
Acknowledgement that NZEE have the discretion to suspend membership based on failure to maintain compliance to the policy, procedures and standards
NZEE’s Rules set out its discretion whether or not to admit a membership applicant and that NZEE shall advise the applicant of its decision (but NZEE shall not be required to provide reasons for that decision), a successful applicant shall immediately pay the annual subscription.
Until admitted to membership by the NZEE board, no-one is entitled to claim the benefits of Society membership.
Cessation of Membership, a Member ceases to be a member as set out in Rules 9.13, 9.14 and 9.15 of the NZEE Constitution.