provisional charter of national unity party-somalia

THE NATIONAL UNITY PARTY

P R O V I S I O N A L

C H A R T E R

January, 2014

Mogadishu - Somalia

UNITY - PEACE - PROSPERITY

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Provisional Charter | The National Unity Party

Mogadishu - Somalia

Preamble

In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Most Compassionate

We, the founders of XISBIGA MIDNIMO-QARAN (the National Unity Party);

Recognize that aspirations of the Somali people for peace and prosperity had

miserably failed with the collapse of the state in 1991 and outbreak of the civil war

that kept Somalia hostage without functioning state for more than two decades.

Acknowledge that Somali plight was fueled by the dictatorial regime that outlawed

political parties, freedom of speech and association and subsequent radicalization of

the society in the name of clan and Islam. Thus, after the collapse of the state,

radical groups completely hijacked political agenda, spread massive violence and

blocked all avenues for restoring responsible state.

Convinced that, Somali political parties can change the catastrophic conditions and

withstand the challenges facing the state. These political parties foster political

leadership at all levels, mobilize society and bridge the link between traditional

society based on clans and Islam and modern state founded on citizenship. These

parties reconcile the state and society, and tradition and modernity.

Committed to build a just democratic society where opportunities for wealth and

power are shared and cultural heritage and Islamic values are promoted and

preserved. This will be possible through building responsible and effective state

institutions which shall ensure good governance and equality of citizens before the

law.

Proclaim this Provisional Charter of the National Unity Party which shall govern the

activities of the Party in a period of two years that begins from the date of its public

announcement. Within these two years, this Provisional Charter shall be reviewed

and adopted as permanent constitution in the national congress of the Party.

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LIST OF ABREVIATION

NEB- National Executive Bureau

NCC- National Central Committee

NLDC- National Legal and Disciplinary Committee.

NPB- National Parliamentary Block.

FSEB- Federal States Executive Bureau.

FSC- Federal States Congress.

FSDC- Federal States Disciplinary Committees.

FSPB- Federal States Parliamentary Block.

DEM- District Executive Members.

HDB- Head of the District Branch

AM- Active Member

GM- General Member

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE: Establishment: Name, Flag, Logo...........................................4

CHAPTER TWO: General Principles, Objectives and Action Strategies................6

CHAPTER THREE: Organizational Structure of the Party..................................10

CHAPTER FOUR: Organizational Structure of Federal States Branches...............15 CHAPTER FIVE: District and Diaspora Branches.............................................20 CHAPTER SIX: Membership........................................................................24

CHAPTER SEVEN: Financial Matters................................................................27

CHAPTER EIGHT: Meetings and Elections........................................................28

CHAPTER NINE: Amendments and Dissolving................................................29

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Chapter One:

ESTABLISHMENT

Article 1

NAME

There is hereby established a political party known as XISBIGA MIDNIMO-QARAN

(The National Unity Party) [hereinafter referred as the Party]

Article 2

FLAG

The flag of the Party consists of three colors: green, blue and white. These colors

symbolize the motto of the Party: unity (the Somali flag), peace (white) and

prosperity (green). The flag compounds triangular shape of the Somali flag that

penetrates to the center of the flag and splitting it into two equal sizes of white and

green stripes where the upper stripe is white and the lower is green.

Article 3

LOGO

The Logo of the Party consists of the first two alphabets of the Somali name of the

Party "Midnimo-Qaran" (MQ) written within each other whereby outside is "M" and

inside is Q". Within the "Q" Somali flag in the form of oval shape is placed.

Article 4

THE HEAD-QUARTER

The Headquarter of the Party is Mogadishu, the capital city of Somalia. Other branch

offices will be established in the capital cities of the Federal States. The party may

also operate in one of its branch offices or any other locations temporarily.

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Chapter Two:

GENERAL PRINCIPLES, OBJECTIVES AND ACTION

STRATEGIES

Article 5

GENERAL PRINCIPLES

5.1 The Party upholds the founding principles of the Constitution of the Federal

Republic of Somalia that sets Islam as the ultimate reference of the laws and

advocates for its moderate interpretation and gradual application that averts

social conflict and extremism.

5.2 The Party stands for restoring and preserving national unity, and social solidarity

among war-torn communities through invoking transitional justice mechanisms

tuned to the Somali belief system and traditions.

5.3 The Party espouses individual liberty and community rights, democratic

governance and exercises consultative principles through open debates and

public consultations.

5.4 The Party champions the supremacy of law, institutionalism, federalism,

separation of powers of the state organs and independence of the Judiciary.

5.5 The Party stands for the protection of human dignity, safeguarding fundamental

human rights, equality of all citizens before the law and in the provision of the

public services.

5.6 The Party believes the importance of socio-economic development where every

citizen is granted access to basic social services and job opportunities while

national heritage and environment are duly protected.

5.7 The Party takes into account the significance of political participation of women

and youth to build their capacities in order to enable them to fully engage in

political actions, and social and economic activities.

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5.8 The Party stands for the advancement of the regional integration task of the

Horn of African nations and states, and bolstering friendly relations with the

states and nations of the world.

Article 6

OBJECTIVES

6.1 To foster national unity by means of promoting and lobbying for realizing justice

and equality through full implementation of the laws of the land, and further

addressing past grievances and atrocities by the use of transitional justice

mechanism compliant with the Somali culture.

6.2 To be the leading political force in Somalia aspiring to the reconstruction and

development of the modern state institutions through democratic means and

merit-based approach that prevents nepotism, favoritism and sectarianism.

6.3 To campaign in rebuilding effective security institutions nurtured in the protection

of the human rights and capable of ensuring public safety and fulfilling national

security imperatives.

6.4 To advocate in creating transparent system of accountancy in the state and non-

state institutions in order to avoid public funds embezzlement, mismanagement,

corruption and tax evasion.

6.5 To promote implementing economic model which nurtures national economic

drivers, creating enabling environment for investment, exploitation of natural

resources and developing adequate infrastructure.

6.6 To initiate and support dynamic foreign policy which realizes national interest

through promoting regional integration of the Horn of African nations, closer

cooperation with the African, Arab and Islamic countries, and balanced relations

with international organizations and states to further global peace, security and

cooperation among nations.

6.7 To advance the cause of youth by providing them with educational opportunities,

recreational facilities as well as employment, so that they can fully participate in

the productive and service sectors of the society.

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6.8 To champion in creating opportunities for, and encouraging full development of

the political, cultural and economic potentials of the Somali women in order to

enable them to competitively participate in the political, social and economic

spheres.

6.9 To encourage humanitarian work, non-state actors and communities such as civil

society organizations, community based organizations, charities, Trusts and Zakat

funds support their initiatives and promote public and private partnership in

alleviating poverty and vulnerability.

6.10 To work toward eliminating all forms of extremism, violence and corruption as

political means, in particular, those committed in the name of Islam through

comprehensive strategy and collective regional and global approach.

6.11 To promote provision of basic social services to the citizens such as education

and healthcare, caring vulnerable segments of the society and implementing

effective resettlement programs of the refugees and internally displaced persons

(IDPs).

6.12 To foster Somalia Diaspora and establish appropriate institutions capable in

responding to their needs. Reciprocally, the Party solicits participation of the

Diaspora in the political, social, economical and cultural development of the

country.

Article 7

ACTION STRATEGIES

The action strategies puts forth methods of implementing stated objectives and

advancing Party's activities such as the platform of the party, positions and policies

of the party including:

7.1 Bringing together Somali citizens who share the vision, principles and the

objectives of the Party as members and supporters of the party, so that they

participate in reconstituting the new Somali state.

7.2 Forming and maintaining organizational Party networks at the national, federal,

electoral districts and Diaspora communities pursuing internal democratic

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procedures and adopting the culture of good governance that enable all

members to enjoy equal rights and opportunities.

7.3 Fostering and developing competitive leadership for the country in the national,

federal and district levels through building their capacities and fielding them as

qualified candidates to be elected for public offices.

7.4 Forming alliances and cooperating with other political parties and institutions for

the purpose of achieving mutual objectives and national interest.

7.5 Utilizing modern mass media and publications to spread the platform and

programs of the Party and to achieve maximum public outreach.

7.6 Holding conferences, symposiums, workshops, and study groups in order to train

Party members and propagate the ideology and programs of the Party.

7.7 Conducting political campaigns and mass rallies for the purpose of mobilizing

public support, raising awareness and gaining elections.

7.8 Developing policies, issuing communiqus and expressing Party positions on the

major events and issues of the country and pertinent global events.

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Chapter Three:

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Article 8

GENERAL STRUCTURE OF THE PARTY

The organization of the Party consists of:

8.1 National Executive Bureau (NEB).

8.2 National Central Committee (NCC).

8.3 National Legal and Disciplinary Committee (NLDC).

8.4 National Parliamentary Block (NPB).

8.5 Federal States Executive Bureau (FSEB).

8.6 Federal States Congress (FSC).

8.7 Federal States Disciplinary Committees (FSDC).

8.8 Federal States Parliamentary Blocks (FSPB)

8.9 Diaspora Chapters.

Article 9

COMPOSITION OF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE BUREAU

NEB consists of national chairperson, two deputies, secretary general, chairpersons

of the federal States Branches and a number of office holders.

Article 10

DUTIES AND POWERS OF NEB

The Executive Bureau shall:

10.1 Implement the decisions and instructions of the Central Committee. 10.2 Issue directives to the federal states branches and Diaspora chapters.

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10.3 Supervise and direct the work of the Party in the federal states and Diaspora

chapters.

10.4 Approve strategic and annual plans to be submitted to the NCC.

10.5 Approve annual budget to be submitted to the NCC.

10.6 Suggest agendas and schedules of the NCC to be approved in the meeting of the

NCC.

10.7 Administer alliances and networking with other parties and organizations.

10.8 Conduct national public relations, international relations and cooperation.

10.9 Organize political participation and elections.

10.10 Adopt appropriate political positions in the national and international affairs.

10.11 Appoint committees and commissions as needed.

Article 11

DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE NATIONAL CHAIRPERSON

Duties and powers of the National Chairperson include;

11.1 The National Chairperson is the political head of the party and chief directing

officer of NEB and the NCC.

11.2 Proposes two deputy chairpersons for the approval of the NCC.

11.3 Represents the party and speaks on its name.

11.4 Makes public statements regarding the Party's position on issues.

11.5 Responds to inquiries from the media and the public.

11.6 Oversees and directs overall activities of the Party.

11.7 Chairs meetings of NEB and NCC.

11.8 Proposes members of the NEB to the NCC for discussion and approval.

11.9 Proposes members of the NLDC to the NCC discussion and approval.

11.10 The National Chairperson may assign parts of his power to his deputies.

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Article 12

DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE NATIONAL DEPUTY CHAIRPERSONS

12.1 Deputy national Chairpersons assist the chairperson in implementing his duties

and they shall perform according to the tasks assigned and powers conferred to

them by the Chairperson.

12.2 In the absence of the National Chairperson, the first Deputy Chairperson

undertakes his position and powers.

Article 13

DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE SECRETARY GENERAL

13.1 The secretary general is the chief administrative officer of the Party. He or

She shall:

13.2 Keep records of the national conventions, NCC, NEB as well other records

of the Party.

13.3 Conduct correspondence with the NCC, NEB and send out notices for

meetings and conventions at the national level.

13.4 Convey the decisions and instructions of NCC and NEB and see to it that all

branches of the Party carry out their duty properly.

13.5 Prepare annual reports of the work of NCC and the NEB and such other

documents which may be required.

13.6 Perform any duty and tasks as may be assigned by the Chairperson.

Article 14

DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE APPOINTED OFFICE HOLDERS

14.1. Offices of NEB shall include treasurer, human resource & training, public

relations, International relations and others.

14.2. Number of the office holders of the Party is decided by the Chairman of

NEB and his two deputies.

14.3. The By-law of the Party spells out Terms of References of the office holders

in the NEB.

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Article 15

NATIONAL CENTRAL COMMITTEE

15.2. The NCC is the highest legislative and policy setting organ of the Party.

15.2. The NCC consists of the national founding members, representatives of the

Federal States founding members, representatives of the founding members of the

Diaspora chapters, and the designated members.

15.3. National founding members should be also part of the founding members of

the federal branches and Diaspora.

15.4. Ex-officio chairpersons retain membership in the NCC in the subsequent term.

15.5. Founding members shall select members of the NCC during first two years of

the formative period of the party.

15.6. The number of NCC shall not be more than the founding members during the

provisional period of the two years.

15.7. The number of the NCC is reviewed routinely in order to reflect proportional

representation to the number of the members in the federal state's branches and

Diaspora Chapters.

15.8. NCC shall be divided into various committees responsible to monitor, support

and evaluate various offices of the NEB.

Article 16

DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE NCC

The National Central Committee shall:

16.1. Elect the National Chairperson of the Party.

16.2. Approve the two Deputy Chairpersons of the Party.

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16.3. Approve the NEB of the Party proposed by the Chairperson.

16.4. Discuss and decide the policy, program and the budget of the Party.

16.5. Monitor and supervise activities of the Party through designated committees.

16.6. Monitor and evaluate of the performance of the NEB annually.

16.7. Approve members of the NLDC.

16.8. Amend, enact and approve the Charter and internal regulations of the Party.

Article 17

NATIONAL LEGAL AND DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE

17.1. NLDC consists of five individuals with high standing within the Party and legal experts, three of whom are elected by the NCC and two are appointed by the NEB. 17.2. NLDC is responsible for safeguarding the constitution, regulations and policies of the Party. 17.3. NLDC interprets National Charter and by-laws of the Party. 17.4. NLDC is responsible for the disciplinary procedures and actions against members of the Party. 17.5. NLDC is the legal adviser to the National Chairperson, the NEB and NCC. 17.6. NLDC represents the Party in all legal matters. 17.7. Special by-law regulates disciplinary procedures and other legal matters of the Party.

Article 18

NATIONAL PARLIAMENTARY BLOCK (NPB)

18.1. Party members in the National Parliament constitute NPB.

18.2. NPB advances Party's principles, objectives, policies and programs in the

legislative organ of the state.

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18.3. Internal by-laws of the Party regulates NPB responsibilities, functions and

procedures.

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Chapter Four:

FEDERAL STATES ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Article 19

The organization of the party in the Federal States consists of:

19.1. Federal States Executive Bureau (FSEB),

19.2. Federal States Congress (FSC),

19.3. Federal States Disciplinary Committee (FSDC).

19.4. Federal States Parliamentary Block (FSPB).

Article 20

COMPOSITION OF THE FSEB

FSEB consists of the Federal States Chairperson, two Deputies, Federal States

Secretary General and Heads of the Districts and a number of appointed office

holders.

Article 21

DUTIES AND POWERS OF FSEB

The Federal States Executive Bureau shall:

21.1. Implement decisions and instructions of the FSEB.

21.2. Issue directives to the regional and district branches.

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21.3. Supervise and direct the work of the Party in the federal states.

21.4. Approve annual plans and budget to be submitted to the FSC and FSEB.

21.5. Suggest agendas and schedules of the FSC to be submitted to the FSCs.

21.6. Administer alliances and networks other parties in the Federal States.

21.7. Conduct regional public relations and cooperation.

21.8. Organize political participation and elections in the Federal States.

21.9. Appoint working committees as needed.

Article 22

DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE FEDERAL STATES CHAIRPERSON

22.1. The Regional Chairperson is the political head of the Party and directing officer

in the Federal states.

22.2. Proposes his two Deputies to the FSC for discussion and approval.

22.3. Reports to the National Chairperson and the National Secretary General of the

Party.

22.4. Supervises and directs activities of the Party in the Federal States.

22.5. Chairs the meetings of FSEB and FSC and reports to them the activities of the

Party.

22.6. Propose members of the FSEB to the FSC for discussion and approval.

22.7. Proposes members of the Federal States Disciplinary Committee (FSDC) to the

FSC for discussion and approval.

22.8. The Chairperson may assign parts of his power to his Deputies.

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Article 23

DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE DEPUTY FEDERAL STATES CHAIRPERSONS

23.1. Deputy Federal States Chairpersons assist the chairperson in implementing his

duties and they shall perform according to the tasks assigned and powers conferred

to them by the Chairperson.

23.2. In the absence of the National Chairperson, the first Deputy Chairperson

undertakes his position and powers.

Article 24

DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE SECRETARY GENERAL

24.1. The Secretary General is the chief administrative officer of the Party in the

Federal States branch. He or She shall:

24.2. Keep records of the FSCC and the FSEB as well as other records of the Party.

24.3. Conduct correspondence with the FSCC and the FSEB and send out notices for

meetings at the Federal States level.

24.4. Convey decisions and instructions of the FSCC and the FSEB to the branches of

the Party in the districts and see to it that all branches of the Party carry out their

duties properly.

24.5. Prepare annual reports of the FSCC and the FSEB and such other documents

which may be required.

24.6. Perform any duty and tasks as may be assigned by the Chairperson.

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Article 25

DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE FSEB OFFICE HOLDERS

25.1. Offices of FSEB shall include treasurer, human resource & training, public

relations and others.

25.2. Number of the office holders of the Party is decided by the Chairman of

FSEB and his two deputies.

25.2. The by-law of the Party spells out Terms of References of the office holders

in the FSEB.

Article 26

FEDERAL STATES CONGRESSES

26.1. The FSC is the highest authority of the Party in the Federal State.

26.2. The FSC consists of the ex-officio chairpersons of the FSEB and selected

members from the district branches.

26.3. Ex-officio chairpersons retain membership in the FSC in the subsequent term.

26.4. The number of FSC in the region shall be decided every five years (first period

is three years) by the FSC in order to reflect proportional representation to the

number of the members in the region.

Article 27

DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE FEDERAL STATES CONGRESSES

The Federal States Congresses shall:

27.1. Guided by the programs, plans and directives of the NCC and NEB oversee the

activities of the Party in the region.

27.2. Elect Federal State's Chairperson.

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27.3. Approves the two Deputy Chairpersons.

27.4. Elect members of the National Central Committee of the Party

27.5. Approves the Federal States Executive Bureau of the Party.

27.6. Discuss and decide the policy, program, budget and the Federal States branch.

27.7. Monitor and supervise activities of the Party branch.

27.8. Monitor and evaluate of the performance of the FSEB every three months.

27.9. Approve members of the Federal States Disciplinary Committee.

27.10. Approve meeting agendas and schedules.

Article 28

FEDERAL STATES DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEES

28.1. FSDC consists of five individuals with high standing and legal expertise, three

of whom are elected by the FSC and two are appointed by the FSEB.

28.2. Special by-law regulates disciplinary procedures and other legal matters of the

Party.

28.3. FSDC also plays the role of legal adviser to the Federal State's Chairperson, the

FSEB and FSC.

Article 29

FEDERAL STATE'S PARLIAMENTARY BLOCK

29.1. Party members in the Federal State's Parliament constitute FSPB.

29.2. FSPB advances Party's principles, objectives, policies and programs in the

legislative organ of the Federal states.

29.3. Internal by-laws of the Party regulates FSPB responsibilities, functions and

procedures.

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Chapter Five

DISTRICT AND DIASPORA BRANCHES

Article 30

DISTRICT BRANCH

District branch is the smallest branch of the Party and its organization consists:

30.1. District Executive Members (DEM).

30.2. Active Members (AM).

30.4. General members (GM).

30.5. Representatives of the District in the National and Federal States Parliaments

and District Councils.

Article 31

COMPOSITION OF DEM

DEM consists of the Head of District Branch (HDB) of the Party, two Deputies,

District Secretary and Heads of the District Sections, villages and a number of

appointed office holders.

Article 32

DUTIES AND POWERS OF DEM

The District Executive Members shall:

32.1. Implement decisions and instructions of the FSEB in the district.

32.2. Issue directives to the sections of the district and villages.

32.3. Supervise and direct the activities of the Party in the district.

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32.4. Approve annual plans and budget of the district branch.

32.5. Administer alliances and networking with other parties and organizations in the district.

32.6. Conduct district public relations and cooperation.

32.7. Organize political participation and elections in the district.

32.8. Appoint working committees as needed.

Article 33

DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE HEAD OF THE DISTRICT BRANCH

33.1. The HDB is the political head of the Party and directing officer in the district. 33.2. Proposes his two deputies to the active members of the Party in the district for discussion and approval.

33.3. Reports to the FSEB of the Party.

33.4. Supervises and directs activities of the Party in the district.

33.5. Chairs the meetings of DEM and other meetings in the district.

33.6. HDB may assign parts of his power to his deputies.

Article 34

DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE DEPUTY HEAD OF THE DISTRICT BRANCH

34.1. The two Deputy HDB assist the HDB in implementing his duties and they shall

perform according to the tasks assigned and powers conferred to them by the HDB.

34.2. In the absence of the HDB, the first Deputy HDB undertakes his position and

powers.

Article 35

DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE DISTRICT SECRETARY

35.1. The Secretary is the chief administrative officer of the Party in the district. He or She shall: 35.2. Keep records of the DEM as well other records of the Party.

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35.3. Conduct correspondence with the FSEB and send out notices for meetings at

the district level.

35.4. Convey decisions and instructions of the DEM and FSEB to the members of

the Party and see to it that members carry out their duty properly.

35.5. Prepare reports of the work of the district to the FSEB and such other

documents which may be required.

35.6. Perform any duty and tasks as may be assigned by the HDB of the Party.

Article 36

DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE DISTRICT OFFICE HOLDERS

36.1. Offices of District Branch shall include treasurer, human resource &

training, public relations and others.

36.2. Number of the office holders of the Party is decided by the HDB and his

two deputies.

36.2. The by-law of the Party spells out Terms of References of the office holders

in the District.

Article 37

DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES IN THE NATIONAL AND

FEDERAL STATES PARLIAMENTS AND DISTRICT COUNCILS

37.1. Elected members of the National and Federal Parliaments from the district shall

work with the DEM in developing their constituent district and advancing ideology

and programs of the party.

37.2. The role of the elected district representatives to the national and federal

states parliaments and district councils in the affairs of Party in the district are

regulated by the internal by-laws.

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Article 38

DIASPORA CHAPTERS

38.1. Members of the Party in the Diaspora in each country will have equivalent

rights of a district in Somalia in terms of representation in the Party organs.

38.2. Members of the Party in the Diaspora shall connect to their home constituency

in Somalia and shall work with the DEM of the Party in their district constituency.

38.3. The structure of the Party Branch in Diaspora, roles and responsibilities are

regulated by internal by-law of the Diaspora Branches.

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Chapter Six

MEMBERSHIP

Article 39

TERMS OF ACQUIRING MEMBERSHIP

Membership of the Party is open to all Somali citizens of (18 years) old who embrace

its vision, guiding principles and objectives, and willing to accept its laws, policies

and programs.

Article 40

TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP

40.1. There are three types of membership in the Party.

a) General membership (xubinimo guud) acquired by individuals who officially

support the Party without bearing organizational responsibilities.

b) Honorary membership (xubinimo sharfeed) offered to some individuals for

their services for the cause of the Party.

c) Active membership (xubinimo rasmi ah) is acquired by the individuals

committed to all party responsibilities.

40.2. Active member converts into general member if he or she could not fulfill

duties and responsibilities of active member.

40.3. General member converts into active member if he or she fulfills

responsibilities and duties of active member.

40.4. Membership conversion occurs every six months after the process of the Party

membership evaluation.

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Article 41

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

The process of acquiring membership begins with official application of the individual

through district branch of the party or chapters in the Diaspora. Two

recommendations from active members are required to process the application.

Article 42

MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION

42.1. Every active member of the Party is registered in the district constituency of

the member in his/her permanent residence or in Diaspora chapters. The general

registry of the Party is deposited in the office of the general secretariat of the Party

at the Headquarter and secretariat of the Federal State's Headquarters.

42.2. Every member of the Party should acquire membership number that shows his

constituency district in which he supposed to participate in its activities.

Article 43

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF THE ACTIVE MEMBERS

43.1. To abide to the constitution and internal rules and policies of the Party.

43.2. To contribute to the advancement of the Party objectives and programs.

43.3. To safeguard confidentialities of the Party and defend it from harmful

propaganda.

43.4. To pay Party subscriptions and other contributions regularly in accordance with

the internal regulations.

43.5. To participate in the Party activities regularly and attend its meetings.

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Article 44

RIGHTS OF THE ACTIVE MEMBERS

The member of the Party has the following rights:

44.1. To receive the Party Identity Card.

44.2. To benefit from the capacity building and the training programs of the Party.

44.3. To be listened, suggest ideas and submit proposals to the Party institutions.

44.4. To discuss and vote on the issues of the Party.

44.5. To be protected from insult and transgression within the Party organs.

44.6. To elect or to be elected to the leadership of the Party organs and

departments.

44.7. The rights and duties of the various levels of membership are regulated by the

internal by-laws of the Party.

Article 45

RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF THE GENERAL MEMBERS

45.1. To participate in the general meetings of the party.

45.2. To participate in the general awareness programs of the party.

45. 3. Obtain Identity Card of the party.

45.4. To participate in the discussions and debates of developing the party.

45.5. To participate in the election campaigns and fund raising for the party

candidates.

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Article 46

LOSING MEMBERSHIP

Membership of the Party ceases with the death of the member, resignation and

expulsion from the Party. Procedures of losing of membership are regulated in the

internal by-laws of the Party.

Chapter Seven

FINANCIAL MATTERS

Article 47

Provisions of the financial matters of the Party are regulated in the internal financial

by-laws of the Party. Transparency shall be the key for administering Party funds.

Article 48

FINANCIAL SOURCES OF THE PARTY

Financial sources of the Party shall consist of application fees, membership

subscriptions, donations and trust funds.

Article 49

APPLICATION FEES

Every applicant should pay application fee. General guidelines of the categories of

fees are regulated by the internal by-laws of the Party.

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Article 50

SUBSCRIPTION OF MEMBERSHIP

Regular membership subscription is regulated by the internal by-laws. Non-earning

members or those on reduced incomes may apply exemption or reduced

membership fees.

Article 51

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY

All financial matters of the Party shall be transparent and shall be administered

according to the proper accountancy procedures and inspected regularly. These

procedures are regulated by the financial internal by-law of the Party.

Chapter Eight

MEETINGS AND ELECTIONS

Article 52

REGULAR MEETINGS

52.1. Regular meeting of the NCC shall be annual.

52.2. Regular meeting of the NEB shall be every four months.

52.3. Regular meeting of the FSC shall be every six months

52.4. Regular meeting of the FSEB shall be monthly.

52.5. Regular meeting of DEM shall be weekly.

52.5. Special conference may be convened by any organ of the Party at any time.

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Article 53

QUORUM

The quorum of all Party meetings is absolute majority (50+1).

Article 54

DECISION MAKING

Consensus building is the spirit of the Party decision making and in case of difficulty

in reaching consensus; decisions are taken in absolute majority or 2/3 of vote as

regulated by the internal by-laws of the Party.

Articles 55

ELECTIONS

Procedures of the internal elections and meetings are regulated by the internal by-

law of the Party.

Chapter Nine

AMENDMENT AND DISSOLVING

Article 56

AMENDAMENT

56.1. Amendments to the Provisional Charter could be initiated by 1/3 of the NCC

and NEB.

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56.2. A written notice of intention to propose any amendment to the charter should

be forwarded to the office of the Secretary General at least one month before the

NCC meetings.

56.3. The NCC shall seek consensus on amending its laws and if consensus is not

reached, 2/3 vote of NCC members present is required for adoption of amendment

to the Provisional Charter of the Party.

56.4. Amended or adopted laws shall take effect immediately upon adoption at the

NCC unless specific timeframe is fixed.

Article 57

DISOLVING THE PARTY

The Party is dissolved with 2/3 vote of the members of NCC and its assets and

liabilities are transferred in such manner as determined by the NCC.

Article 58

OFFICIAL LANGUAGES OF THE PARTY

58.1. The official languages of party shall be Somali and Arabic languages being the

two official languages of the Federal Republic of Somalia. English language is also

used for international correspondences and communications.

58.2. The Somali version of this Provisional Charter is official while Arabic and

English versions are translations.

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