Funding is allocated to the national sections directly from the Board of Directors. Each section or group is supported administratively as required from a central office for all sections. Accountability Each section would have clear aims and objectives. Funding to the sections comes directly from the Board of Directors, based on an annual program budget. Advantages Section structure clearly addresses new and existing members' desire to link with colleagues in same industry or sector.
Sections can plan and budget on a national basis with a long-term focus.
Funds accounting can be managed centrally. Administrative support relieves workload of local members in organising, publishing and communicating with others. We were less certain that ALIA is seen to provide strong benefits to the individual member.