Private Membership Association (PMA) Governing Bylaws

1. Title & Formation

WORLD STANDING TOGETHER — PRIVATE MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION (WST-PMA)

This PMA is described as a private, non-statutory, voluntary association operating under private contract.

• The WST Global Master Trust (WST-GMT)
• The WST Global Charter Constitution (WST-GCC)
• These Bylaws
• Internal Policies issued by the Executive Trustee

2. Purpose of the PMA

• Form a private global governance system for WST operations.
• Maintain a private legal jurisdiction for WST members.
• Protect privacy, autonomy, and freedom of association.
• Support WST humanitarian programs.
• Govern conduct of WST officers, members, and charters.
• Provide structure for training, oversight, accountability, compliance, and administrative processes.

3. Private Nature of the Association

3.1 Private Jurisdiction

This PMA is stated as private and not subject to state corporate law, statutory association law, or public policy mandates unless voluntarily adopted.

3.2 Private Records

All PMA records, documents, communications, and proceedings are described as private and confidential.

3.3 Voluntary Membership

Membership is described as voluntary, revocable, and conditioned upon compliance.

3.4 Member Discipline

• Agreement to internal law
• Arbitration
• Confidentiality
• Private dispute resolution

4. PMA Membership Classes

4.1 Trustee Members

• Executive Trustee
• Co-Trustees
• Successor Trustees
• Protector

4.2 Charter Members

• National Charters
• Regional Charters
• City Charters
• Local Charters
• Continental Charters

4.3 Officer Members

Holders of appointed positions such as Directors, Coordinators, Administrators, Project Leads.

4.4 Associate Members

Individuals or groups who assist operations.

4.5 Contractor Members

Independent contractors who operate under PMA protection.

4.6 Honorary / Diplomatic Members

Reserved for tribal leaders, humanitarian ambassadors, and international partners.

5. Membership Agreement

5.1 Private Membership Contract

• Agreement to private jurisdiction
• Waiver of public dispute forums
• Consent to arbitration
• Acceptance of bylaws
• Confidentiality
• Indemnification clauses

5.2 Binding Authority

By signing the PMA agreement, members agree that disputes are resolved internally under WST private law (as stated).

5.3 Termination

Membership may be revoked for (as listed):

• Breach of confidentiality
• Misconduct
• Dishonesty
• Political activity using WST resources
• Failure to uphold humanitarian standards

6. Governance of the PMA

6.1 Executive Trustee Authority

• Supreme administrative authority
• Oversight of all PMA functions
• Power to appoint and remove officers
• Power to approve or revoke charters
• Authority to issue policy directives

6.2 Private Governing Council

• Trustees
• Continental Directors
• National Directors
• Treasury Officers
• Arbitration Officers

6.3 Committees

Special committees may be formed for training, ethics, finance, technology, and humanitarian programs.

7. Officers

The PMA may appoint officers such as Global Director, Continental Directors, National Coordinators, Program Directors, Legal Liaison, Finance Controller, Operations Superintendent.

7.1 Appointment

All officers serve at the pleasure of the Executive Trustee.

7.2 Duties

• Uphold the WST mission
• Maintain confidentiality
• Follow private law
• Enforce standards
• Oversee programs

7.3 Removal

Officers may be removed without cause.

8. Private Law & Regulations

8.1 Internal Administrative Law

Adopted through Trustee resolutions, Global Council rulings, and PMA policy acts.

8.2 Internal Code of Conduct

• Honor
• Integrity
• Humanitarian purpose
• Non-political neutrality
• Respect for local laws

8.3 Confidentiality Law

• Do not disclose internal documents
• Do not leak sensitive information
• Do not copy proprietary systems
• Do not discuss internal matters publicly

9. Dispute Resolution & Arbitration

9.1 Internal Dispute Resolution

Handled by mediation and administrative review.

9.2 Arbitration Court

If unresolved, matters go to the WST International Arbitration Tribunal (IAT). Arbitration is described as final, binding, enforceable, and private.

9.3 Public Courts

Members waive access to public courts for internal matters except criminal acts, statutory obligations (public-facing), and government-imposed requirements (as stated).

10. Discipline & Enforcement

10.1 Grounds for Discipline

• Unethical conduct
• Dishonesty
• Breach of confidentiality
• Misuse of WST resources
• Political interference
• Harming WST reputation
• Financial misconduct

10.2 Disciplinary Actions

• Warning
• Probation
• Suspension
• Termination
• Charter revocation
• Permanent blacklisting

10.3 Appeal

All appeals go to the Arbitration Tribunal.

11. Finance & Compensation

11.1 PMA Funding

• Trust allocations
• Charter fees
• Donations to subsidiaries
• Internal service revenues

11.2 Compensation

Members may be compensated based on services rendered and contract terms.

11.3 Financial Reporting

Internal only — not public.

12. Political & Legal Limitations

12.1 Strict Non-Political Stance

• Does not support political campaigns
• Does not endorse political leaders
• Does not challenge governments

12.2 Obedience to Public Law

Public-facing activities obey public law. Private internal activities are governed by private law (as stated).

12.3 Prohibition on Military Activities

WST is humanitarian only.

13. Amendments to Bylaws

Amendments require approval by:

• Executive Trustee
• Protector (if applicable)
• Global Council majority

All amendments must be written, signed, and archived.

14. Ratification & Signatures

These Bylaws are binding on all members of the Private Membership Association.