The AMInstitute Membership Categorisation System
AMInstitutes membership categories are defined under Rule 8 of the AMInstitute constitution, and includes the membership grades of:
- Fellow
- Associate Fellow
- Member
- Associate, and
- Affiliate
An explanation for the rules determining eligibility for each category is shown below:
| Grade |
Criteria |
Postnominals |
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Fellow
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A minimum of 15 years experience as a mutual ADI director or manager; or
A minimum of 10 years experience as a mutual ADI director or manager & a minimum of 1 year as a mutual ADI chief executive (or equivalent) or mutual ADI chairman; or
A minimum of 5 years experience as a mutual ADI director or manager & a minimum of 3 years as a mutual ADI chief executive (or equivalent) or mutual ADI chairman; or
A minimum of 5 years experience as a mutual ADI director or manager & successful completion of the Diploma of Financial Services FNS04 (Credit Union / Building Society Directorship) or recognised degree/ postgraduate diploma from an accredited educational institution.
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FAMI
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Associate Fellow
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A minimum of 10 years experience as a mutual ADI director or manager; or
5 years experience as a mutual ADI director or manager & a minimum of 1 year as a mutual ADI chairman or mutual ADI chief executive (or equivalent)
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AFAMI
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Member
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A person holding the office of mutual ADI director; or
employed in a functional area of management in a mutual ADI with decision-making powers that affect the objectives of the mutual ADI.
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MAMI
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Associate
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A person holding the position of mutual ADI alternate or associate director; or
A person who is employed in a mutual ADI in a managerial, trainee managerial, or supervisory position, or in any other position deemed appropriate by the Board, but who does not meet the eligibility requirements to be a Member.
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AAMI
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Affiliate
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A director or trustee, an alternate or associate director of a mutual ADI service provider or credit union Foundation Australia Ltd; or
A person who is a director or is employed in a managerial position in an organisation which conducts business with mutual ADI; or
A person employed in a managerial position in an organisation conducting business with mutual ADI; or
A person employed by an organisation representing mutual ADI, a subsidiary or company related to that body in a functional area of management.
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(none)
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