ماده ۱۸: مجمع عمومی شورا
The General Assembly is the highest decision-making body and the most authoritative organ of the Panjshirian Council of Australia. It consists of all official members of the Council who hold voting rights.
Members of the General Assembly include:
1. Founding Members;
2. Members of the Council of Experts;
3. Members of the Executive Board;
4. Heads of Specialized Committees;
5. Other official and eligible members of the Council.
Notes:
1. Distinguished scholars, cultural and social figures, and special guests may attend General Assembly meetings as observers without voting rights.
2. Youth who have completed the age of 16 but are under 18 may attend General Assembly meetings solely as observers for the purpose of gaining experience; they do not hold voting rights.
3. Such youth are required to wear the designated observer vest during the sessions.
Procedures for Holding and Decision-Making in the General Assembly:
1. Ordinary sessions of the General Assembly shall be held once a year, at a specified time and place, with official invitations sent by the Executive Board.
2. The official invitation to a General Assembly session must be issued at least 40 days prior to the meeting.
3. Extraordinary sessions may be convened at the request of the Council of Experts or at least one-third of the official members of the Council.
4. The quorum (legal validity of the session) is established with the presence of at least two-thirds of voting members.
5. Decisions are valid with the relative majority vote (50% + 1) of members present at the meeting.
ماده ۱۹: اختیارات و وظایف مجمع عمومی
The General Assembly, as the highest decision-making authority of the Panjshirian Council of Australia, holds the following powers and responsibilities:
1. Approving the Council’s overall policy, Constitution, and Charter of Principles.
2. Electing the members of the Council of Experts for a three-year term.
3. Electing the members of the Executive Board for a two-year term.
4. Receiving annual financial and activity reports from the Executive Board.
5. Approving the Council’s strategic and operational programs.