The Members of the Laetare CMAT oversee the Board of Directors (the “Trust Board”), holding the Directors to account and ensuring that the values and ethos of the Trust are upheld and the distinctiveness of the academies is preserved.

Members will be appointed by the Gaudete Trust and Religious Orders which reflect the make-up of schools in the CMAT. For those Religious Orders who have entrusted their schools to the Gaudete Trust, Members will be appointed by the Gaudete Trust in consultation with the relevant Religious Order. Exercising their responsibilities as Members will be one of the key ways in which Religious Orders will be able to continue to influence the development of the unique charism that animates their schools. The Religious Orders and the Gaudete Trust will be equitably represented at the Member level of governance.

The Members determine the governance structure of the CMAT and provide oversight and challenge to the Directors. The Members key responsibilities are:

1. to secure Catholic education and ensure the CMAT remains true to its vision and values;
2. to ensure the charitable objects of the CMAT are met;
3. to determine the company’s constitution i.e. the Articles of Association and approve of the governance structure; and
4. to appoint and remove Directors.