# STATUTORY CODE OF DBIS ## TITLE II: MEMBERSHIP --- ## CHAPTER 1: MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES ### Section 1.1: Founding Members Founding members are those entities that: - Signed the Constitutional Charter - Executed the Instrument of Establishment - Made initial contributions as specified - Have full voting and participation rights ### Section 1.2: Admitted Members Admitted members are entities that: - Were admitted after establishment - Executed Instrument of Accession - Complied with admission requirements - Have rights and obligations as specified ### Section 1.3: Associate Members Associate members are entities that: - Have limited membership status - Were admitted by SCC resolution - Have limited rights as specified - Have obligations as specified ### Section 1.4: Observer Status Observers are entities that: - Have observer rights only - Were admitted by SCC resolution - May attend and participate as specified - Have minimal obligations --- ## CHAPTER 2: MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS ### Section 2.1: Eligibility To be eligible for membership, an entity must: - Be a sovereign state, international organization, or qualified entity - Accept the Charter and Articles - Commit to fulfill membership obligations - Meet financial and operational requirements - Demonstrate capacity to participate ### Section 2.2: Application Requirements Applications must include: - Formal application letter - Acceptance of Charter and Articles - Information about the entity - Financial information - Operational capacity information - Other information as required ### Section 2.3: Review Criteria Applications are evaluated based on: - Compliance with eligibility requirements - Financial capacity - Operational capacity - Commitment to DBIS purposes - Potential contribution to DBIS - Other criteria as established --- ## CHAPTER 3: ADMISSION PROCEDURES ### Section 3.1: Application Submission - Applications submitted to Executive Directorate - Initial review by Executive Directorate - Referral to relevant committees - Recommendation to SCC ### Section 3.2: SCC Decision - Review of application and recommendations - Consideration of all relevant factors - Decision by SCC resolution - Conditions may be imposed ### Section 3.3: Accession Process Upon approval: - Execution of Instrument of Accession - Payment of membership fees or contributions - Compliance with conditions - Commencement of membership ### Section 3.4: Effective Date Membership becomes effective: - Upon execution of Instrument of Accession - Upon payment of required fees - Upon compliance with conditions - As specified in SCC resolution --- ## CHAPTER 4: MEMBERSHIP RIGHTS ### Section 4.1: Voting Rights Members have voting rights: - In SCC meetings - On matters as specified - In accordance with voting procedures - Subject to membership category ### Section 4.2: Participation Rights Members have right to: - Participate in governance - Access DBIS services - Receive information - Propose matters for consideration - Other rights as specified ### Section 4.3: Service Access Members have access to: - Financial services - Reserve system services - Technical services - Other services as available --- ## CHAPTER 5: MEMBERSHIP OBLIGATIONS ### Section 5.1: Compliance Obligations Members must: - Comply with Charter and Articles - Comply with this Code - Comply with regulations and policies - Fulfill membership commitments ### Section 5.2: Financial Obligations Members must: - Pay membership fees - Make required contributions - Fulfill financial commitments - Maintain financial standing ### Section 5.3: Operational Obligations Members must: - Participate in governance as required - Provide information as requested - Cooperate with DBIS operations - Maintain operational capacity --- ## CHAPTER 6: MEMBERSHIP FEES AND CONTRIBUTIONS ### Section 6.1: Membership Fees - Annual fees: As established by SCC - Initial fees: As specified for new members - Payment: In accordance with procedures - Default: Consequences as specified ### Section 6.2: Capital Contributions - Initial contributions: As specified - Additional contributions: As may be required - Terms: As specified in contribution agreements - Returns: As specified ### Section 6.3: Special Assessments - Authority: SCC may impose special assessments - Purpose: For specific purposes - Amount: As determined - Payment: In accordance with procedures --- ## CHAPTER 7: SUSPENSION OF MEMBERSHIP ### Section 7.1: Grounds for Suspension Membership may be suspended for: - Non-compliance with obligations - Non-payment of fees or contributions - Violation of Charter or Articles - Other grounds as specified ### Section 7.2: Suspension Procedure - Initiation: By Executive Directorate or SCC member - Review: By relevant committees - Decision: By SCC resolution - Notice: To member as required ### Section 7.3: Effects of Suspension During suspension: - Voting rights suspended - Service access may be limited - Obligations continue - Other effects as specified ### Section 7.4: Reinstatement - Application: By suspended member - Review: By Executive Directorate and committees - Decision: By SCC resolution - Conditions: As may be imposed --- ## CHAPTER 8: TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP ### Section 8.1: Voluntary Termination Members may resign by: - Written notice to Executive Directorate - Payment of outstanding obligations - Compliance with termination procedures - Effective date as specified ### Section 8.2: Expulsion Members may be expelled for: - Serious violations - Persistent non-compliance - Actions inconsistent with membership - Other grounds as specified ### Section 8.3: Expulsion Procedure - Initiation: By Executive Directorate or SCC member - Review: By relevant committees - Decision: By SCC with supermajority - Notice: To member as required ### Section 8.4: Effects of Termination Upon termination: - Membership rights cease - Obligations continue as specified - Financial settlement: As required - Other effects as specified --- ## CHAPTER 9: MEMBER REPRESENTATION ### Section 9.1: Representatives Members shall designate: - Representatives to SCC - Alternate representatives - Other representatives as needed - Notification to Executive Directorate ### Section 9.2: Credentials Representatives must: - Have proper credentials - Be authorized by member - Comply with credentialing procedures - Maintain current credentials ### Section 9.3: Powers of Representatives Representatives may: - Vote on behalf of member - Participate in meetings - Exercise rights of member - Subject to limitations as specified --- ## CHAPTER 10: MEMBER INFORMATION AND REPORTING ### Section 10.1: Information Requirements Members must provide: - Initial information upon admission - Updated information as changes occur - Annual reports as required - Other information as requested ### Section 10.2: Confidentiality Member information: - Treated as confidential - Used only for authorized purposes - Protected from unauthorized disclosure - Subject to security protocols ### Section 10.3: Verification DBIS may: - Verify member information - Request additional information - Conduct reviews as appropriate - Take action based on findings --- **END OF TITLE II**