DISSOLUTION 

Section 1: Principle of Last Resort

The dissolution of the Global Union of Changemakers shall only be considered as a last resort, when all other efforts to restructure, revive, or transform the organization have been exhausted.

Dissolution shall never be pursued lightly, and must be motivated by:

Irreversible incapacity to operate,

Persistent failure to meet core objectives,

Legal constraints, or

Unanimous agreement by the leadership due to extraordinary circumstances.

Section 2: Authority to Propose Dissolution

A motion to dissolve the organization may be proposed by:

The President, or

A two-thirds (2/3) majority of the active leadership board.

The proposal must be reviewed by the following:

The Legal Advisor, for legal compliance,

The Executive Director, for operational implications,

The Finance Director, for handling assets and liabilities.

Section 3: Voting and Ratification

A proposal for dissolution shall only be approved if:

At least 80% of the total active leadership vote in favor, and

A special constitutional meeting is held for this purpose with a minimum 30-day notice.

Founding members must be consulted and given the right to vote, even if inactive, to preserve the legacy and continuity of intent.

Section 4: Asset Distribution

1. Upon dissolution, all assets, finances, intellectual properties, and liabilities shall be evaluated and documented by the Finance Department and Internal Audit Lead.

2. No member, including founders or leaders, shall personally benefit from the organization’s remaining assets.

3. Any remaining assets shall be:

Donated to a youth-focused, nonprofit organization or network with similar values and mission,

Or distributed according to local laws and international nonprofit standards.

Section 5: Documentation and Archiving

1. A final dissolution report shall be produced detailing:

Reasons for dissolution,

Final financial records,

Asset distribution,

Closure activities.

2. All digital records, archives, and organizational history shall be preserved in a central digital archive accessible to former members.

Section 6: Public Notification

A public statement shall be issued via official communication platforms (website, social media, etc.) announcing the dissolution.

Stakeholders, partners, and supporters shall be informed and appreciated for their contribution and collaboration over the years.