Yes, CMOs are required to obtain members’ approval before making any change to its internal policies, including the membership, distribution and dispute resolution policies (Regulation 11, 19 and 29 respectively under the Copyright (Collective Management Organisations) Regulations 2023). CMOs must also call for a general meeting at least once every financial year, where members can attend and vote (Regulation 16). In addition, members are allowed to call for a general meeting, subject to the CMO’s conditions, and have a say in matters such as the appointment or removal of directors on the CMO’s board.