The Membership and Observer Agreements outlines roles and responsibilities of ACT Alliance members and observers, of governance and secretariat, the settlement of disputes as well as complaints and makes a reference to the grounds of suspension or exclusion of members and observers. There is a specific agreement covering Voting Members and another covering Observer Members. The agreement is mandatory and must be signed by the management of each ACT member and observer organisation. The policy sets a deadline for the signature of the agreement it also establishes that the membership will not be activated until the membership or observer agreement is duly signed.