ARTICLE I - NAME

The name of the organization is the Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space, Inc. (to be commonly called the Global Network.)

ARTICLE II - PURPOSE

The specific objectives and purposes of the Global Network shall be:

(A) The Global Network is organized for one or more purposes as specified in Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including, for such purposes, the making of disbursements to any other organizations deemed appropriate by the General Membership and/or the Board of Directors.

(B) To promote the peaceful and environmentally sound non-exploitative exploration of outer space and to educate the public about all military and civil space policy.

ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP

Any individual or group may join the Global Network by paying the General dues any time during the year. Those members who have paid their dues in full by the time of the General Meeting may have one vote each (that includes individuals and/or groups). Dues will be set at the General Meeting. The Board of Directors (BOD) may decline membership to any individual or group for appropriate reasons but this must be confirmed by the general membership at the General Meeting.

ARTICLE IV - GENERAL MEETING

The general membership shall meet at least once every two (2) years for the General Meeting. The membership shall set the general policy direction for the coming year and empower the BOD to carry out the implementation of that policy. At this meeting, the BOD and Officers shall be selected. A Board of Advisors may also be appointed at this time. Written notice of the General Meeting shall be published at least three (3) months in advance and the full meeting agenda shall be published no less than one (1) month prior to the meeting. When possible, the General Meeting shall set the date and location for the next meeting.

ARTICLE V - BOARD OF DIRECTORS

(A) The BOD shall be elected by a majority of members who are fully paid members at the time of the General Meeting.

(B) The BOD shall be comprised of not more than fourteen (9) nor less than eight (8) persons. A majority of the BOD shall constitute a quorum.

(C) The BOD shall meet four (4) time per year. The General Meeting shall count as one official meeting. BOD meetings may be held via the internet; by telephone conference call; or in person. The BOD meeting may be called by the Convener or the staff Coordinator. Notice of the meetings and an agenda must be given at least two (2) weeks in advance and be posted on the organization’s web site. Minutes of all BOD meetings shall be posted on the web site and sent via E-mail to the membership.

(D) The BOD shall be empowered to implement the general policy direction set by the membership at the General Meeting. The BOD will be responsible for hiring/supervising any paid/volunteer staff that may be working for the organization. The BOD shall be empowered to appoint committees to deal with on-going tasks and to appoint task forces to carry out specific projects. All committees/task forces must report back to the BOD on a regular basis. At each General Meeting the membership will give an evaluation of the organization’s activities for the past year.

(E) In the event that the BOD membership becomes less than the minimum eight (8) persons during the year, the remaining members of the BOD may appoint new directors to serve until new elections can be held by the general membership at the General Meeting.

ARTICLE VI - OFFICERS

(A) The following officers will be selected for the BOD at the General meeting: Convener; Secretary; and Treasurer.

(B) The officers shall hold office for one term but may be chosen for successive terms if so decided by the membership at the General Meeting.

(C) The Convener shall be empowered to call meetings and to plan the agenda. The Convener shall serve as a spokesperson for the organization.

(D) The Secretary shall record and have posted minutes of any official meeting and shall handle any other administrative duties that the BOD requests.

(E) The Treasurer shall be a signer of corporate checks and shall make quarterly reports to the BOD on the fiscal status of the organization. At each General Meeting the Treasurer will give a complete fiscal report. The Coordinator will work in consultation with the Treasurer on all fiscal matters and will send regular fiscal reports to the Treasurer.

ARTICLE VII - STAFF

The organization may hire/appoint staff to serve as needed. When possible the decision should be made at the General Meeting by the membership. When not possible the BOD may make this decision but it must be ratified at the next General Meeting.

A maximum of two staff members may be appointed by the membership to serve on the BOD and may be selected to serve as an officer.

The staff shall carry out any and all duties given it by the membership and/or the BOD.

The staff Coordinator may also be signer of corporate checks.

ARTICLE VIII - DECISION MAKING

The general membership is the highest decision making body. The BOD will carry out the general policy directions decided at the General Meeting. Decisions should be made by consensus seeking. If, after repeated efforts, consensus cannot be reached, a vote may be taken. A simple majority is required to confirm a decision brought to a vote.

ARTICLE IX - FISCAL YEAR

The fiscal year of the organization shall begin on the first day of January in each year.

ARTICLE X - CHANGES

Any changes to either the Articles of Incorporation or the By-Laws must be approved by the membership at the General Meeting. Written notice shall be given of any proposed changes no less than thirty (30) days prior to the General Meeting. Any changes to these documents must be approved by a super- majority vote (2/3) of the membership that are present at the General Meeting.

APPROVED ON: March 6, 1999 in Darmstadt, Germany.
AMENDED ON: May 6, 2001 in Leeds, England

Bruce K. Gagnon
Secretary