EXECUTIVE ORDERS AND EMERGENCY POWERS 

Section 1: Presidential Executive Orders

1. Authority of the President:

The President of the Global Union of Changemakers holds the constitutional power to issue an Executive Order on matters requiring immediate action or temporary direction in the interest of the organization, especially when:

Time-sensitive decisions must be made.

A quorum cannot be reached immediately.

Urgent risks or opportunities are identified.

2. Duration and Limitations:

Executive Orders issued by the President:

Shall be valid until a Executive Council or General Leadership Meeting is called to affirm, revise, or revoke them.

Must not contradict the constitution or fundamental values of the organization.

May only be exercised in exceptional circumstances and must be documented in writing.

3. Revocation and Review:

The President retains the power to revoke an Executive Order at any time.

An Executive Order shall be reviewed and subject to a vote or endorsement by the Executive Council or General Assembly within 30 days of issuance (unless otherwise stipulated).

Section 2: Executive Director’s Role in Executive Orders

1. Proposal and Review:

The Executive Director may initiate a written request for an Executive Order by submitting a formal proposal to the President.

Such a request may originate from:

The Executive Director’s own strategic assessment.

A proposal submitted by any department or regional office, reviewed by the Executive Director.

2. Approval by the President:

The Executive Director’s proposal becomes binding only upon written approval by the President.

Once approved, the Executive Director shall oversee the implementation of the order.

Section 3: Department-Initiated Executive Proposals

1. Channel of Communication:

Any department, regional unit, or national office may propose a matter requiring Executive Order.

All such proposals must be submitted through the Executive Director, who shall:

Review for relevance and feasibility.

Provide written commentary or recommendations.

Forward it to the President for final Signature.

2. Transparency and Record-Keeping:

All Executive Orders shall be archived in the official system by the Secretary General, accessible to authorized members.

Members must be notified of any new Executive Order through the Communications Department.