WICSO BYLAWS
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World Islamic Countries Organisation for Scouts and Guides
Adopted by the Executive Council on 10 June 2020
Revised on 20 January 2024

BYLAW 1: MEMBERSHIP PROCEDURES
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1.1 Applications for membership shall be submitted to the Secretariat
1.2 The Executive Council shall approve or reject applications within 90 days
1.3 Membership fees shall be determined by the Executive Council and ratified by the General Assembly
1.4 Members in arrears for more than 12 months may have their membership suspended

BYLAW 2: MEETINGS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
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2.1 The General Assembly shall convene every two years
2.2 Extraordinary sessions may be called by the Executive Council or upon petition of one-third of Full Members
2.3 Notice of meetings shall be provided at least 120 days in advance
2.4 Quorum shall be one-half of Full Members entitled to vote
2.5 Decisions shall be taken by simple majority, except where the Constitution requires a higher threshold

BYLAW 3: THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
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3.1 The Executive Council shall consist of 15 members elected by the General Assembly
3.2 Members shall serve four-year terms, renewable once
3.3 The Council shall meet at least twice per year
3.4 Officers include the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary General, and Treasurer

BYLAW 4: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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4.1 The financial year shall run from 1 January to 31 December
4.2 Annual audited financial statements shall be presented to the General Assembly
4.3 Signing authorities shall be established by the Executive Council

BYLAW 5: COMMITTEES
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5.1 Standing committees include Finance, Programs, Accreditation, and Ethics
5.2 Ad-hoc committees may be established by the Executive Council as needed
5.3 Committee chairs shall report to the Executive Council

BYLAW 6: DISSOLUTION
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6.1 Dissolution requires a two-thirds vote of the General Assembly
6.2 Upon dissolution, assets shall be transferred to organisations with similar objectives