1. Ordinary Members of the Council
All individuals who have been accepted as official members and possess rights, responsibilities, and authorities in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution.
2. Founding Members
Persons who played an active and significant role in the establishment of the Council, the drafting of the Constitution, and the founding of the Council’s central structure in Australia, particularly in the State of Vic1toria.
These members hold an advisory and guiding role in preserving the founding spirit of the Council.
3. General Assembly
The highest decision-making authority of the Council, composed of all members eligible to vote, convening regularly in annual or extraordinary public meetings.
4. Council of Experts
The elected body of the Council, consisting of founding members, executive members, and committee members, responsible for drafting overall policies and exercising general oversight.
5. Executive Board
The executive organ of the Council, responsible for implementing the decisions of the Council of Experts, managing programs, and overseeing administrative affairs of the Council throughout Australia.
6. Specialised Committees and Relevant Officers
Specialised working committees in fields such as culture, language, media, youth, public relations, finance, legal affairs, and other essential areas, administered by elected members and tasked with carrying out the Council’s missions.
ماده ۱۶: اعضا و مزایای عضویت
Official members of the Panjshirian Council of Australia are entitled to the following rights and benefits:
1. The right to participate in the official meetings of the Council and to take part in collective decision-making.
2. The right to express opinions, provide constructive criticism, and submit proposals and initiatives regarding all matters related to the Council’s activities.
3. The right to vote, to be elected, and to hold key positions within the Council, provided the conditions set forth in this Constitution and the Council’s internal regulations are met.
4. The right to benefit from the material and moral advantages of the Council, within the scope of available resources and capacities.
5. The right to formal recognition and appreciation for active, committed, and dedicated members through the awarding of certificates of appreciation, letters of recommendation, or other forms of acknowledgment, based on performance evaluations conducted by the Executive Board or relevant committees.
Article 17: Founding Members.
The founding members of the Panjshirian Council of Australia are a group of individuals who actively participated in the foundational meetings and decision-making process for the establishment of the Council. They are responsible for the temporary leadership of the Council until the convening of the second official meeting of the General Assembly.
The duties of the founding members are as follows:
1. To lead and facilitate the Council’s activities during the initial and pre-organizational phase.
2. To convene the first official meeting of the General Assembly of the Council.
3. To define and propose preliminary frameworks for the formation of the Council’s elected and democratic structures, and to organize official elections.
4. To cooperate with intellectuals and community activists within the Panjshirian community for the gradual transfer of responsibilities to the Council’s elected bodies.
The tenure of the founding members shall be valid during the interim period until the convening of the second official General Assembly meeting. After this point, all responsibilities and powers shall be transferred to the elected bodies of the Council, in accordance with this Constitution.