Organizational Structure
We propose to build a network of initiatives and individuals that are committed to our goals. The support of individuals is possible and welcome especially from countries where no such initiative exists. Currently a close legal and personal relation to More Democracy in Germany is necessary.
Democracy International will not become a membership organization. We know that some of our friends would prefer to found a membership organization.
The main reason why we do not propose to do so is that some of them already exist in our countries. Democracy International could not and shall not substitute for or compete with membership organizations in our countries. In addition, founding a formal organization would mean much more bureaucratic and administrative effort than just establishing a network.
We propose to create a cooperation team. It will consist of 6 members to begin with people who have been authorized by the participants of the founding meeting. Team meetings should be held physically and by phone.
An important task of the cooperation team is to work towards a more international membership of the team.
We also propose a yearly conference which all affiliated initiatives and individuals can participate in. An office of Democracy International should be established in Brussels to support and implement the activities and decisions of the network. Working groups for individual projects may be set up.
