Partnering

The mia frequently partners with other trade associations, institutes and private sector partners to deliver products, services and policies that are likely to be to the benefit of all mia members. On these occasions the mia follows published guidelines in regard to the adoption and or the promotion of the policy or scheme.

Procedure

Paper or presentation to mia Council by the 3rd Party organisation.
Council to declare any conflict of interest with the product, service or provider
All financial implications budgets and other arrangements examined for sustainability
Council vote the motion is considered carried on a majority vote
Adoption or rejection is notified to the 3rd party
In the event of Adoption a contract will be prepared guiding the obligations of each of the parties
Contract (to include start and end date, financial obligations of all parties and promotional agreements) prepared and signed by the CE, mia Chair and the 3rd Party organisation.

Promotional Policy

Joint press releases to be prepared where appropriate
mia Brand to appear on all collateral
mia to be recognised as 'Working in Partnership with [Partners organisation]
mia brand to appear on partners website with link to www.mia-uk.org
Partners brand to appear on mia website with link back.

We welcome approaches from 3rd party organisations. If you are interested in working with the mia contact Jane Longhurst, Chief Executive on janel@mia-uk.org