10. Change of Entity
Where a change occurs affecting the entity of a Member Organisation of WAGGGS (for instance, this could mean Component Associations of a Federation merging into one organisation), the entity that emerges from the change shall replace the former Member. From the moment the change is accepted by the World Board, the new entity will assume the Membership status of the entity it replaces.
The Change of Entity is submitted by the World Board to Members at the next World Conference for ratification (WAGGGS Constitution and Bye-Laws, Bye-Law 2.11 and 2.12). When changing an entity, the Member Organisation in question is subject to assessment by the World Board. Upon acceptance, it assumes the new entity immediately. Submission to the World Conference is for ratification only. If a Member Organisation is intending to change entity, the World Board should be advised. Since there are several possible changes, guidance may be needed regarding the process to be undertaken. Once the Member Organisation has made all relevant changes, the Constitution is submitted to the Constitutions Committee for assessment, and ultimately to the World Board for approval. The Constitution is checked to ensure that it continues to meet the Membership requirements in Article 10 of WAGGGS Constitution and Bye-Laws. Once the World Board has approved the Change of Entity, it is recommended to the next World Conference.