ForYouPage.Org Governance Charter

Preamble We, the youth of ForYouPage.Org (FYP), establish this Charter to empower grassroots advocacy and foster individual and collective flourishing, guided by our core values of Authenticity, Agency, Compassion, Togetherness, Humor, and Freedom.

Article I: Structure and Leadership

Section 1. Independent Anonymous Youth Decision Board

Composition: Diverse individuals under 25, not associated with FYP operations
Selection: Open application, five reference letters required
Powers: Veto power over key decisions, approval of FYP partnerships
Mandate: Ensure global representation in membership

Section 2. FYP Principle

Elected annually by all members
Serves as primary coordinator and spokesperson

Section 3. Core Operation Team

Associates: Fully admitted members with voting rights
Assistants: Partially admitted members supporting initiatives
Age Limit: All team members must be under 30 at admission

Section 4. Operational Products

FYP Wiki, FYP Event, FYP Community

Section 5. General Managers

Rotating 3-month project leadership roles

Article II: Decision-Making

Section 1. Strategic Decisions

Led by FYP Principle, consensus voting among Associates
Subject to Independent Board veto

Section 2. Operational and Product Decisions

Made by Operation Manager and Product Leads respectively
Consultation with relevant team members required

Section 3. Proposal and Implementation

Open to all members through monthly hearings
Majority Associate approval required

Section 4. Technology Integration

All voting and records publicly accessible on FYP Wiki

Article III: Membership and Advancement

Section 1. Eligibility and Responsibilities

Age 13-30, commitment to FYP's mission and values
Active participation in initiatives

Section 2. Advancement to Associate

Point-based system tracking contributions
Interview 20 youth leaders (minimum 5 international)
Recommendation by existing Associate
Approval by Associate vote

Article IV: External Engagement

Section 1. Youth Group Partnerships

Formal recommendation by FYP Community Members
No majority objection from Operation Team required

Section 2. Non-Youth Group Partnerships

Formal recommendation by FYP Operation Team Members
Majority approval from Operation Team and Independent Board required

Article V: Ethical Standards and Conflict Resolution

Section 1. Code of Conduct

Uphold FYP values, maintain integrity and inclusivity

Section 2. Conflict Resolution

Mediation by Operation Manager
Escalation to Core Operation Team
Final arbitration by Independent Board

Article VI: Financial Governance

Section 1. Funding Model

Primarily volunteer-driven
Transparent allocation for operational costs and stipends

Section 2. Financial Decisions

Major decisions require Associate consensus and Independent Board review
Quarterly public financial reports

Article VII: Amendments and Review

Section 1. Amendment Process

Proposal through monthly hearings
Two-thirds Associate approval and Independent Board confirmation

Section 2. Regular Review

Annual review of operational processes
Adaptation to ensure innovation and responsiveness to youth needs

Article VIII: Dissolution

Unanimous Associate decision and Independent Board approval required
Assets distributed to aligned youth advocacy organizations

This charter shall be a living document, regularly reviewed and adapted to ensure FYP remains at the forefront of youth empowerment and advocacy.