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23.1 Subject to the absolute restrictions on the Founding Principles set out in Article 4, this
Constitution may be amended by a two-thirds majority of valid votes cast at a General
Meeting, provided:
• The proposed amendment has been submitted to the COO in writing at least 28 days
before the meeting;
• The full text of the proposed amendment has been circulated to all members at least
21 days before the meeting;
• The amendment is consistent with the Founding Principles and does not purport to
alter, diminish, or remove them except as permitted by Article 4.6.
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23.2 Minor or technical amendments (corrections of spelling or grammar, updates to contact
details or administrative information) may be made by resolution of the Executive without a
member vote, provided the amendment does not affect the substance of any provision and is
reported to members at the next General Meeting.
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23.3 Amendments to Appendix C (Role Descriptions) may be made by majority Executive
resolution without a full member vote, subject to the procedure set out in Appendix C.
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23.4 Every amendment shall be recorded in the Version History with the version number,
date, a brief description of the change, and the name of the proposer. The amended
Constitution shall be published on the Community’s website within 14 days of the
amendment taking effect.
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23.5 For the avoidance of doubt, no amendment may: remove or diminish any of the
Founding Principles (except as permitted by Article 4.6); remove the requirement for the
Free Tier of membership; remove the requirement for democratic elections or member voting
rights; remove the prohibition on distribution of assets to individuals; or allow the Community
to engage in political activity as an organisation.
