- 16 Aug 2012 14:55
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The solution to 1984 is 1973!
The Association for the Formation of a State of Anarchy is a voluntary organisation that aims to organise a working sovereign anarchist society. Membership of the society is open to genuine anarchists willing to help achieve this goal. The inspiration for this association came about in this thread on pofo if you are interested in participating you should probably read it. This thread is dedicated in updating the pofo community on the associations activities and progress.
First bit of news - the association's constitution is signed into effect - see below for a copy. A bank account for the association has been applied for but I have had no word from the bank yet as to whether it has been opened yet. I have donated 100 GBP to the cause mainly to get some domain names for the associations use. The next thing I expect to do is create an anarchist media site for the association to use to help raise awareness of the anarchism in general and the associations agenda. After that i will create an online venue for the membership to use to discuss, debate and organise the associations activites.
First bit of news - the association's constitution is signed into effect - see below for a copy. A bank account for the association has been applied for but I have had no word from the bank yet as to whether it has been opened yet. I have donated 100 GBP to the cause mainly to get some domain names for the associations use. The next thing I expect to do is create an anarchist media site for the association to use to help raise awareness of the anarchism in general and the associations agenda. After that i will create an online venue for the membership to use to discuss, debate and organise the associations activites.
Provisional Constitution of the Association for the Formation of the State of Anarchy (AFSA)
Objectives
AFSA is a non-profit organisation established for the following public benefit objectives.
- To advance the principles and ideas of anarchism
- To research means by which anarchy may be established and practiced
- To assist in the organisation of volunteering anarchists into a viable sovereign society.
Powers
AFSA may undertake the following activites in pursuit of its objectives
- accept donations of time, money and goods made for the purpose of advancing the association's objectives
- utilise the material means of the association for the purpose of advancing the association's objectives
Membership
Membership of the AFSA is open to all people of the world who in all sincerity consider themselves an anarchist.
Membership is achieved through the prospective member claiming it. Existing members may reject the claim if the prospective member is assessed to be any of the following:
- falsely claiming to be anarchist
- intent on working against the objectives of the association
- incapable of carrying out the minimum obligations as a member of the association
Membership of the association is terminated automatically upon death of a member.
A member may give up membership at anytime.
A member may have his membership terminated at anytime by other members following a majority vote to that end.
Following the end of membership a member or next of kin must return all material and property of the association entrusted to the keeping of the member as soon as is practical.
Membership of the association is not transferrable.
Members are required to behave in a responsible and honourable manner in conducting all Association activities and pay reasonable attention to meetings and electoral processes.
Provisional and Actual status
The association shall be considered to be provisional until it has been in existance for at least one year and has a membership of not less than ten individuals upon which time it will then be considered to be actual in status.
During the association's provisional period the duties normally associated with a managing commitee will be conducted by the post of the Special Executive Officer. Upon conclusion of the association's provisional status the post of Special Executive Officer shall be retired and the respective duties of the post divided by an elected managing commitee.
Managing Commitee
Following the provisional period the Association will be administered by a Managing committee of not less than three individuals, who must be over the age of 18 years and members of the association. Members of the committee will be elected and remain in office until they step down or are required to step down by a majority vote.
Officers
Special Executive Officer
During the Associations provisional period the Special Executive Officer shall perform the duties of the Speaker, Logistics Officer and Secretary.
Following the provisional period the Association shall have a Managing Committee consisting of:
Speaker
Logistics Officer
Secretary
and any additional officers the Association deems necessary.
Meetings
During the provisional period the Special Executive Officer will be tasked with organising an online venue for convening ad-hoc meetings.
Following the provisional period the Managing Committee shall undertake to determine and organise the arrangement of meetings.
Finance
Any money acquired by the Association, including donations, contributions and bequests, shall be paid into an account operated by the Management Committee or by the Special Executive Officer in the name of the Association.
All funds must be applied to the objects of the Association and for no other purpose.
Bank accounts shall be opened in the name of the Association. Any deeds, cheques etc relating to the Association’s bank account shall be signed by at least two of the following committee members: Logistics Officer, Secretary, Speaker or solely by the Special Executive Officer during the associations provisional period.
Any income/expenditure shall be the responsibility of the Logistics Officer who will be accountable to ensure funds are utilised effectively and that the Association stays within budget. Official accounts shall be maintained and posted online for all members to access.
The Association may not borrow or lend money.
Alteration of the Constitution
Any changes to this constitution must be agreed by a majority vote.
Majority vote
The Association defines a majority vote as being passed providing at least 75% of the membership cast a vote. All members may make a proposal to put to a majority vote.
Dissolution
The Association may be dissolved if deemed necessary by the members in a majority vote. Any assets or remaining funds after debts have been paid shall be returned to their providers or transferred to charities or similar groups at the discretion of the Management Committee or Special Executive Officer
The solution to 1984 is 1973!