The voluntary contribution is not legally enforceable – administered by provincial RPO
The voluntary contribution is calculated as a percentage of livestock marketed
The voluntary contribution funds the following: Salary, office expenses, special projects (sponsorships, karakas competition, red meat days), special projects for members
STATUTORY LEVY
The statutory levy is a compulsory levy introduced within the framework of the National Agricultural Marketing Act-administered by RMLA (not government/minister)
The statutory levy is a fixed charge
Statutory levy is utilised for specific functions (production development, research, consumer education) Statutory levies may not be used for organisational services. Principle of 70/20/10%
