8.2 Constitutional Conditions
Some conditions of membership are outlined in subclauses 10.1.2, 10.1.3 and 10.9 of the WAGGGS Constitution and Bye-Law II, Membership.
Subclause 10.1.2
Subject to (the further conditions of membership established in) sub-clause 10.1.3, admittance as a Member Organisation of WAGGGS is open to any National Organisation which:
- Respects the historic legacy of the Girl Guide/Girl Scout Movement as expressed in the Fundamental Principles and has a promise and law, in wording approved by the World Board, which reflect the essential values of this legacy;
- Adopts the method of the Girl Guide/Girl Scout Movement as prescribed by the WAGGGS Bye-Laws;
- Has a membership which is:
(a) voluntary;
(b) open to all girls and young women without distinction of creed, race, nationality, or any other circumstance; - Is self-governing, with freedom to formulate its policy and put it into practice
- Is independent of any political Organisation and any political party;
- Applies to WAGGGS in the form required by the World Board; and
- Subject to ratification by the Full Members meeting at the next World Conference, is approved by the World Board.
Conditions of membership specific to the different categories of Member Organisation are set out at sub-clause 10.9 below.
Subclause 10.1.3
10.1.3.1 Only National Organisations as a whole can become Member Organisations. Therefore, only one Member Organisation only can be recognised in any one country.
10.1.3.2 Only National Organisations of Girl Guides/Girl Scouts and National Organisations comprising both Girl Guides/Girl Scouts and Scouts can become Member Organisations.
10.1.3.3 A Member Organisation may comprise different Associations or groups, provided that the Member Organisation ensures that each Association or group:
(a) accepts and adheres to the conditions of membership as set out in sub-clauses 10.1.2 and 10.9;
(b) agrees to co-operate with other component association/s (meaning an Association which together with one or more other Associations forms a National Organisation) or group/s and together to constitute the single Member Organisation in order that the maximum number of girls and young women shall benefit from membership of WAGGGS.
Subclause 10.9 - Conditions of membership relating to categories of membership
10.9.1 A Full Member is a Member Organisation working in the true spirit of the Girl Guide/Girl Scout Movement, which shall:
- A. demonstrate adherence to the conditions of membership as set out in sub-clause 10.1.2 (above) and this sub-clause 10.9.1;
- B. have a constitution incorporating the conditions of membership as set out in sub clause 10.1.2 and this sub- clause 10.9.1 and other requirements suited to its needs, which shall be submitted to and approved by the World Board and re-submitted for approval whenever it is being amended;
- C. apply its funds and assets for the implementation of the objects and not for the profit of any person;
- D. adopt a name including Girl Guide/Girl Scout or other suitable name approved by the World Board and adopt the method of the Girl Guide/Girl Scout Movement;
- E. subject to and in accordance with the requirements relating to copyright/Intellectual Property Rights as prescribed by the World Board, adopt the Trefoil in its badge;
- F. have an organisation suited to the needs of the country and national in its operation, with:
● a responsible central body truly representative of all Girl Guiding / Girl Scouting within the country;
● a programme using the method of the Girl Guide/Girl Scout Movement and designed to meet the needs of girls and young women of different age groups, adequate leadership and a suitable training programme;
● sound policies and plans for continuing development, administration and finance, based on continuing self-evaluation; - G. carry its share of responsibility as a Member Organisation including participation in the regional way of work as set out in the Constitution.
- H. pay annually to WAGGGS the membership fee agreed in advance by the World Conference. Appropriate membership fees will be payable annually commencing 1 January in the year following admission to membership.
10.9.2 An Associate Member is a National Organisation which fulfils the conditions at sub-clause 10.9.1 except that in relation to sub-clause 10.9.1(f) it is less well developed.