ISGF Constitution.final
Version date :June 2005
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The Constitution and bye-laws of ISGF
Section 8: Central Branch.
Individuals and smaller groups living in a country where there is no NSGF, may register with
the World bureau and thus become members of the Central Branch. Conditions for the
Central Branch are outlined in Bye-Law IV.
ARTICLE VI SUSPENSION, CANCELLATION AND RESIGNATION
Section 1: Suspension and Cancellation of Membership.
The World Committee may provisionally suspend the membership of any National Scout and
Guide Fellowship that, in its opinion, no longer fulfils the Requirements for Membership. If the
World Committee maintains its suspension, the World Conference, at its next meeting, shall
hear the report of the World Committee and invite the suspended Organisation to present its
written or verbal comments. The World Conference has the authority to decide the
appropriate course of action to be taken. If its decision is to cancel the Membership of the
Organisation, such as decision requires a two-thirds majority of the votes cast by secret
ballot to become effective.
Section 2: Resignation
a) Any NSGF may resign from ISGF by written notice addressed to the Secretary General.
Resignation takes effect on 31
st
December of the first year following that during which the
notice was given, subject to the NSGF having at that date fulfilled all obligations arising
out of its Membership, including financial obligations. The resignation will be reported to
the next World Conference.
b) A NSGF which, for any reasons, ceases to be a Member, is no longer entitled to :
(1) the privileges and services of ISGF;
(2) the recognition by the other NSGFs;
(3) the use of the emblem and other material associated with ISGF.
ARTICLE VII ORGANISATION OF ISGF
a) The International Scout and Guide Fellowship comprises:
(1) The World Conference the governing body of ISGF;
(2) The World Committee- the executive body of ISGF;
(3) The Word Bureau - the secretariat of ISGF.
(4) Regions and Sub-regions
b) Official languages:
The official languages of ISGF are English and French.
ARTICLE VIII THE WORLD CONFERENCE
