Members’ Commitments

Norwegian–Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce

Article 1. Purpose

These Members’ Commitments set out the principles and standards that guide the relationship between the Norwegian–Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce (NLCC) and its Members.

They are intended to support a professional, trusted and collaborative business community and contribute to NLCC’s mission of strengthening business, trade and economic relations between Norway and Lithuania.

Article 2. Members’ Commitments

As an NLCC Member, each Member commits to:

1. Engage with the NLCC community by participating, where reasonably possible, in meetings, seminars, conferences, networking events, committees, working groups and other NLCC activities. Members are encouraged to involve relevant representatives and colleagues from their organisation.

2. Respect and comply with the Chamber’s Articles of Association, internal regulations and duly adopted decisions.

3. Meet financial obligations by paying membership fees and other approved contributions within the applicable deadlines.

4. Support NLCC’s mission and activities and contribute to the development of the Chamber and its business community where reasonably possible.

5. Build a culture of trust and cooperation by respecting other Members, their views, interests and professional integrity.

6. Act professionally and ethically and protect the reputation, credibility and integrity of NLCC in all activities connected with the Chamber.

7. Provide accurate information to NLCC when reasonably required for membership, administrative, statistical or organisational purposes and inform the Chamber of significant changes affecting the Member’s status.

8. Use NLCC membership responsibly and never for unlawful, misleading, fraudulent or unethical purposes.

9. Contribute to the community by sharing relevant knowledge, experience and expertise and, where appropriate, offering Members opportunities, preferential terms or other benefits.

10. Communicate openly with NLCC about business needs, priorities and expectations to help the Chamber develop relevant activities, services and initiatives.

11. Support the growth of the NLCC network by introducing and recommending prospective Members who share the Chamber’s values and objectives.

12. Resolve disagreements constructively by addressing concerns with other Members or the Chamber in a respectful, transparent and good-faith manner.

Article 3. NLCC Commitments

NLCC commits to:

1. Create meaningful opportunities for connection through business events, seminars, meetings, networking and other initiatives.

2. Represent and promote the common interests of Members in accordance with NLCC’s objectives and applicable law.

3. Facilitate access to relevant networks and stakeholders, including public institutions, business organisations and other partners, where appropriate.

4. Provide Members with relevant information about NLCC activities, opportunities, decisions and matters concerning their membership.

5. Encourage knowledge sharing and cooperation among Members and promote responsible, ethical and sustainable business practices.

6. Manage NLCC responsibly and transparently, including its financial resources, assets, records and activities.

7. Listen to Members by considering their proposals, feedback and concerns fairly and in a timely manner.

8. Protect confidential information provided by Members, except where disclosure is required by law or authorised by the Member.

9. Act professionally, fairly and in good faith and in the best interests of NLCC and its Members.

Article 4. Final Provisions

These Members’ Commitments apply to all current Members and, upon admission, to all future Members of NLCC. The Commitments remain applicable throughout the duration of membership.

Any amendments shall be adopted in accordance with NLCC’s governing procedures and shall take effect on the date specified in the relevant decision.