> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://circularberlin.gitbook.io/circular-berlin/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://circularberlin.gitbook.io/circular-berlin/memberships-1/team-members/expert-team-members.md).

# Expert team members

Expert Team Members engage and lead projects in the domain or industry of their expertise.

**Responsabilities**

* Work with Circular Berlin on a per-project-basis, in the domain of expertise
* Represent Circular Berlin at events, and build a strong network in the field
* While being engaged in a project, taking part in operational calls

**Rights**

| Right                                                                      | Yes/No |
| -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------ |
| Voting and make strategic decisions                                        | Yes    |
| Represent Circular Berlin at events or speak on behalf of the organisation | Yes    |

**Becoming a Core Team Member**

Any Team Member can become a Expert Team Member, by making a written inquiry to one of the existing [Core Team Members](/circular-berlin/memberships-1/team-members/core-team-members.md). The Core Team considers the inquiry and approves/rejects it.

Expert Team members are expected to:

* Bring a clearly defined expertise to the team, with multiple years of work experience in the field
* Have successfully completed at least 1 joint project with Circular Berlin (as a community or team member, or project partner)
* Proactively propose and scope projects
* Association active and decision making member