The Forum of Firms

Full Members

Full members are those networks or firms that have satisfactorily submitted an annual report to the TAC indicating that they have met the Forum's membership obligations during the reporting period. Full members shall be entitled to describe themselves as such in accordance with wording to be determined by the Forum.

Provisional Members

As of February 23, 2006, the provisional membership category is closed. As a result, networks or firms may participate as affiliates or make application to join as full members. Provisional members must undertake not to publicize their association with the Forum or their provisional member status on their websites, publications or letterhead. The networks or firms that are currently provisional members are working to move to full membership during 2008.

Affiliates

Networks or firms interested in becoming members may participate in the Forum as affiliates during the period prior to their formal application. Affiliate status shall terminate upon the earlier of a) progression to full membership or b) three years from the date of acceptance by the TAC as an affiliate. Affiliates must undertake not to publicize their association with the Forum or their affiliate status on their websites, publications and letterheads.