
National LEADER Networks or National Networks representing the majority of Local Action Groups (LAGs) of the EU member-states. In the absence of National Network, regional Networks may also be admitted; respectively, an individual LAG may apply for membership in the absence of regional Network.
LEADER Networks of EU pre-accession countries or future member-states and organisations of third countries where they promote the development of the network's objectives, may be admitted under the observer status for a period of one year maximum
ELARD comprises three categories of members: