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STATUTORY CODE OF DBIS

TITLE III: GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE

CHAPTER 1: SOVEREIGN CONTROL COUNCIL

Section 1.1: Composition

The Sovereign Control Council (SCC) consists of:

One representative from each founding member
Representatives from admitted members as determined
Ex officio members as specified
Total membership as established by resolution

Section 1.2: Powers and Authority

The SCC has authority to:

Establish all policies and procedures
Approve all major decisions and transactions
Oversee all institutional operations
Amend governing documents (subject to Charter)
Admit, suspend, and expel members
Approve budgets and financial plans
Appoint executive officers
Establish committees and working groups
Exercise all powers not specifically delegated

Section 1.3: Meetings

Regular meetings: At least quarterly or as determined
Special meetings: As called by Chair or upon request
Annual meeting: As specified
Quorum: Majority of members unless otherwise specified
Notice: As specified in rules of procedure

Section 1.4: Voting

One vote per member unless otherwise specified
Ordinary decisions: Simple majority of members present
Major decisions: Supermajority (two-thirds or three-fourths)
Fundamental decisions: As specified in Charter or Articles
Procedures: As established in rules of procedure

Section 1.5: Officers

The SCC elects:

Chair: Presides, represents SCC, exercises powers as specified
Vice-Chair: Assists Chair, presides in Chair's absence
Secretary: Maintains records, manages communications
Other officers as determined

Section 1.6: Rules of Procedure

The SCC adopts rules of procedure covering:

Meeting procedures
Voting procedures
Committee procedures
Other operational matters

CHAPTER 2: EXECUTIVE DIRECTORATE

Section 2.1: Composition

The Executive Directorate consists of:

Executive Director: Chief executive officer
Deputy Directors: As appointed
Department Heads: As established
Other officers as determined

Section 2.2: Appointment

Executive Director: Appointed by SCC, term as specified
Deputy Directors: Appointed by Executive Director with SCC approval
Department Heads: Appointed by Executive Director
Terms: As specified in employment agreements

Section 2.3: Powers and Functions

The Executive Directorate:

Implements policies established by SCC
Manages day-to-day operations
Executes decisions and transactions
Prepares reports and recommendations
Manages personnel and resources
Represents DBIS in operational matters
Exercises delegated authority

Section 2.4: Delegation

The Executive Directorate may:

Delegate authority to subordinates
Establish departments and divisions
Appoint staff and personnel
Subject to SCC oversight

Section 2.5: Reporting

The Executive Directorate:

Reports regularly to SCC
Provides financial reports
Submits operational reports
Responds to SCC inquiries
Provides recommendations

CHAPTER 3: INSTITUTIONAL TRIBUNAL

Section 3.1: Composition

The Institutional Tribunal consists of:

Chief Judge: Presiding officer
Associate Judges: As appointed
Ad hoc judges: As needed for specific cases
Total composition as determined

Section 3.2: Appointment

Judges: Appointed by SCC
Terms: As specified (may be fixed or indefinite)
Qualifications: Legal expertise, independence, integrity
Removal: Only for cause and by SCC resolution

Section 3.3: Jurisdiction

The Tribunal has jurisdiction over:

Disputes involving DBIS
Interpretation of governing documents
Compliance matters
Administrative appeals
Other matters as specified

Section 3.4: Procedures

Rules of procedure: As adopted by Tribunal
Hearings: As required
Decisions: Binding on parties
Appeals: As specified in rules

Section 3.5: Powers

The Tribunal may:

Issue binding decisions
Order remedies
Interpret documents
Provide advisory opinions
Exercise other powers as specified

CHAPTER 4: COMMITTEES AND WORKING GROUPS

Section 4.1: Standing Committees

The SCC may establish standing committees for:

Finance and budget
Membership
Legal and regulatory
Technical and security
Other areas as needed

Section 4.2: Ad Hoc Committees

The SCC may establish ad hoc committees:

For specific purposes
With limited duration
With specific terms of reference

Section 4.3: Working Groups

Working groups may be established:

By SCC or Executive Directorate
For specific projects or tasks
With defined objectives
Subject to oversight

Section 4.4: Committee Procedures

Committees:

Adopt rules of procedure
Report to establishing authority
Exercise delegated authority
Subject to oversight

CHAPTER 5: DECISION-MAKING PROCEDURES

Section 5.1: SCC Decisions

Regular decisions: Simple majority
Major decisions: Supermajority
Fundamental decisions: As specified
Procedures: As established

Section 5.2: Executive Decisions

Authority: As delegated by SCC
Limits: As specified
Reporting: To SCC
Review: By SCC as appropriate

Section 5.3: Emergency Procedures

Emergency authority: As specified
Procedures: As established
Reporting: Prompt reporting to SCC
Review: Post-emergency review

Section 5.4: Consultation

Decision-making may involve:

Consultation with members
Consultation with experts
Public consultation as appropriate
Other consultation as needed

CHAPTER 6: OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS

Section 6.1: SCC Officers

Election: By SCC members
Terms: As specified
Powers: As specified
Removal: By SCC resolution

Section 6.2: Executive Officers

Appointment: As specified
Terms: As specified
Powers: As specified
Removal: By SCC or as specified

Section 6.3: Judicial Officers

Appointment: By SCC
Terms: As specified
Independence: Protected
Removal: Only for cause

Section 6.4: Other Officials

Appointment: As specified
Terms: As specified
Powers: As specified
Removal: As specified

CHAPTER 7: CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Section 7.1: Disclosure

Officers and officials must:

Disclose conflicts of interest
Recuse from decisions involving conflicts
Comply with conflict policies
Report potential conflicts

Section 7.2: Prohibited Activities

Officers and officials may not:

Engage in activities creating conflicts
Use position for personal gain
Disclose confidential information
Violate ethical standards

Section 7.3: Enforcement

Violations:

Subject to disciplinary action
May result in removal
May have legal consequences
As specified in policies

CHAPTER 8: RECORDS AND DOCUMENTATION

Section 8.1: Official Records

DBIS maintains:

Minutes of meetings
Decisions and resolutions
Official documents
Other records as required

Section 8.2: Archives