Paragraph 2 Obligations to rights holders, members and licensees

The code of practice shall require the relevant licensing body to—

(a)

offer membership to all relevant right holders in the sector it manages;

(b)

have rules or a constitution that enables members and non-member right holders to withdraw their rights on reasonable notice;

(c)

offer fair and balanced representation of those right holders who are members of the relevant licensing body in the internal decision making process of the relevant licensing body;

(d)

provide a copy of the rules or constitution to members and to those potential members who have identified themselves and requested a copy;

(e)

act in the best interests of its members as a whole;

(f)

treat all members and non-member right holders fairly, honestly, reasonably, impartially, courteously and in accordance with its rules and membership agreement;

(g)

ensure that its dealings with all members are transparent;

(h)

treat its licensees and potential licensees fairly, honestly, impartially, courteously and in accordance with its rules and any licence agreement;

(i)

ensure that its dealings with licensees or potential licensees are transparent;

(j)

consult and negotiate fairly, reasonably and proportionately in relation to the terms and conditions of a new or significantly amended licensing scheme;

(k)

provide to licensees, and to any potential licensees who have requested it, information about its licensing schemes, their terms and conditions and how it collects royalties;

(l)

ensure that all licences and licensing schemes are drafted in plain English and are accompanied by suitable explanatory material.