Founding member (Diamond): A Founding member is a founder of the ECC[多余的]. Members which commit to three years of membership of ECC may become Founding members after the end of their three-year commitment. Other new Founding members must be approved unanimously by existing Founding members.
Contributing member (Platinum):Must be nominated by two Founding members, and approved by at least 2/3 of Board members. Contributing member terms are for two years. In any year, no more than two new Contributing members may be added.
Senior member (Gold):New Senior member may be appointed if approved by at least half of existing Board members. Ordinary member (Silver):Any organization may apply to join ECC. On approval by the secretariat, the organization becomes an ordinary member.
12. Privileges of membership:
Ordinary members
i.Free participation in conferences organized by ECC
ii.Participation in working groups
iii.Access to milestone working documents and published standards
Senior members
All of the privileges available to Ordinary members, and
i.May submit applications to ECC Board to launch testbed projects
ii.May propose working group topics, and submit draft standards
iii.Free participation in ECC seminars and workshops
iv.Reduced rates for participation in ECC marketing activities
Contributing members
All of the privileges available to Senior members, and
i.May nominate one person to sit on ECC Board
ii.May nominate chairs of working groups
iii.May propose and organize ECC seminars
iv.Free participation in ECC marketing activities
Founding members
All of the privileges available to Contributing members, and
i.May nominate candidates for chair/deputy chair of ECC Board, and general secretary/deputy general secretary of the secretariat
ii.May propose establishment of new working groups
iii.Priority nomination of chairs for working groups
13. All ECC members should nominate an individual or individuals to represent them in ECC activities. At least one representative must be fully authorized to represent the member organization. In the event of significant organizational change to an ECC member as a result of merger, acquisition, or similar event, such that member needs to revise its status, the member should send notice to ECC Board explaining the changes, and ECC Board will take appropriate action.
14. Obligations of ECC members:
14.1 Members shall respect ECC Charter and comply with ECC resolutions.
14.2 Members shall participate in ECC activities, assume responsibilities during these activities, and complete any work assigned to them by ECC.
14.3 Members shall make an effort to maintain positive relations within ECC, to attract more members, and to maintain ECC's reputation.
14.4 Members shall ensure confidentiality, and protect the technical and commercial secrets of ECC members.
14.5 Members shall nominate a contact person to be responsible for communication with ECC secretariat, to support day-to-day operations.
14.6 Members shall pay ECC dues in full and on time.
15. If a Founding member or Contributing member leaves ECC, it should submit written notice to the Board 60 days in advance. If any other member leaves ECC, it should submit written notice to the secretariat 60 days in advance. On leaving ECC, members must also destroy all documents or information they obtained from ECC containing confidential information and return all tangible assets belonging to ECC. After leaving ECC, past members will continue to be bound by the rules of confidentiality.
16. Any member which is found to have seriously breached this Charter may be expelled from ECC by resolution of ECC Board.
17. Within 30 days of an expulsion resolution, the expelled member may appeal. Following a review, the Board may reinstate the member or confirm the expulsion.

18. The structure of ECC includes the following bodies: Full Membership; ECC Board; Advisory Council; Working Groups; and the ECC Secretariat serving the ECC Board. The ECC Board is the ECC's highest decision-making body.
19. As a body, the Full Membership of the ECC has the following authority:
19.1 Reviewing the ECC Charter
19.2 Reviewing ECC development plans and strategies
19.3 Reviewing ECC Board reports
19.4 Decisions on changes to the structure of the ECC or the dissolution of the ECC
20. A meeting of the Full Membership shall be quorate if 2/3 or more of members (or members' representatives) are present; resolutions may be passed by more than half of members present at a meeting.
21. The ECC Board shall hold two regular meetings every year. If necessary, Founding members may call special meetings of the ECC Board. A meeting of the ECC Board shall be quorate if 2/3 or more of board members are present. Under exceptional circumstances, meetings may be held remotely. The ECC Board resolutions must be passed by more than half of the ECC Board members.
22. The ECC Board has the following authority:
22.1 Responsible for the planning and execution of ECC strategy and other key work
22.2 May nominate, appoint, and remove the chair and deputy chairs of the ECC Board, general secretary, and deputy general secretary
22.3 May appoint the chair and deputy chair(s) of the Advisory Council
22.4 Discusses, proposes, and decides upon key tasks for the ECC every year
22.5 Discusses, takes decisions, and passes resolutions upon: the establishment of working groups, selection of working group personnel, and major proposals submitted by members and working groups
22.6 Reviews and takes decisions upon ECC annual budgets and budget reviews; determines annual membership fees
22.7 Monitors and directs the work of the secretariat; assesses its work on the basis of regular reports
22.8 Discusses and takes decisions on other major issues
23. The ECC Board is made up of the representatives of the Founding members and Contributing members. The chair and deputy chairs are elected by the ECC Board. The number of deputy chairs and ECC Board members may be increased as ECC grows, with the number of additional members to be decided by the ECC Board.
24. Advisory Council members are selected and appointed by the ECC Board. The Advisory Council shall be made up of respected international researchers in edge computing, in relevant areas of technology, management, economics, and policy. The Advisory Council shall have the following authority:
24.1 Giving expert advice on major issues to support the development and key work of the ECC
24.2 Making recommendations on the major projects which the ECC should undertake; ensuring the technical accuracy of targets and assessment protocols for major projects
24.3 Giving advice to inform ECC Board resolutions
24.4 Offering expert support and advice to ECC members
25. The secretariat supports the day-to-day work of the ECC. It is headed by the general secretary and deputy general secretary; the general secretary is accountable for the work of the secretariat and reports directly to the chair of the ECC Board. The secretariat has the following authority:
25.1 Executing the resolutions of the Board; organizing, managing, and coordinating the work of the ECC
25.2 Preparation for and management of ECC Board meetings and ECC general meetings
25.3 Drafting annual work plans for the ECC and managing their execution
25.4 Managing applications to join and leave the ECC
25.5 Managing joint projects with similar associations, governments, companies, and other organizations
25.6 Working with marketers and partners to carry out marketing via the media, expos, and events
25.7 Handling other issues as requested by the ECC membership or the ECC Board.
26. The ECC may set up other branches and representative organizations as necessary. These organizations shall be monitored and managed by the ECC.