ARTICLE IV – MEMBERSHIP & RIGHTS The AI Enterprise Initiative's

ARTICLE IV – MEMBERSHIP & RIGHTS

4.1 Eligibility & Inclusion

Legal Core:

Membership shall be open to all individuals over 16 years of age who support the organization’s mission and values. No discrimination based on race, gender, disability, veteran status, economic status, or belief system shall be permitted.

For Citizens:

Anyone 16 or older who supports our mission can join. No discrimination—everyone welcome.

AI’s Role:

AI monitors membership applications for fairness and flags discrimination attempts.

Why This Matters:

Stops insiders from gatekeeping who “counts” as a member. Keeps power open to all, not just elites.

4.2 Member Rights

Legal Core:

Members shall have the right to:

1. Vote in elections and recalls.
2. Propose amendments and petitions.
3. Access all organizational records.
4. Submit concerns for AI relay.

For Citizens:

You can vote, change the rules, see the books, and raise issues—your voice is guaranteed.

AI’s Role:

AI tracks member petitions, verifies voting, and publishes results transparently.

Why This Matters:

Puts real power in members’ hands—no more “memberships” that are just mailing lists.

4.3 Voting Power & Thresholds

Legal Core:

Each member shall have one vote. No proxy or weighted voting permitted. Major decisions (amendments, mergers, dissolution) require 2/3 member approval.

For Citizens:

One person = one vote. Big changes need a strong majority.

AI’s Role:

AI verifies votes, prevents tampering, and publishes tallies in real time.

Why This Matters:

Prevents donor blocs or corporations from buying control with “extra votes.”

4.4 Citizen Veto

Legal Core:

Members representing 25% or more of active membership may veto any Board decision by petition within 30 days of its passage.

For Citizens:

If enough members don’t like a decision, they can cancel it within a month.

AI’s Role:

AI tracks petition signatures, verifies thresholds, and enforces veto automatically.

Why This Matters:

Blocks bad decisions before they cause harm—citizens have a “kill switch” on leadership.

4.5 Whistleblower Protections

Legal Core:

Members and employees who disclose evidence of fraud, abuse, or misconduct are protected from retaliation. Retaliation constitutes automatic grounds for removal of responsible leaders.

For Citizens:

If you expose wrongdoing, you’re protected. Anyone who punishes you gets removed.

AI’s Role:

AI monitors for retaliation patterns (sudden firings, funding cuts) and flags them for Oversight.

Why This Matters:

Protects truth-tellers—without this, corruption thrives in silence.

4.6 Member Duties

Legal Core:

Members must:

1. Uphold the mission and values.
2. Participate in votes and reviews.
3. Report suspected misconduct.

For Citizens:

Being a member isn’t passive—you help keep things honest and running.

AI’s Role:

AI reminds members of duties, tracks participation, and encourages involvement.

Why This Matters:

Citizenship is active, not symbolic. Keeps the nonprofit alive and accountable.

4.7 Accessibility & Accommodations

Legal Core:

All membership processes must be fully accessible to individuals with disabilities, language barriers, or financial hardship.

For Citizens:

Joining and participating must be easy for everyone, no matter your situation.

AI’s Role:

AI generates accessible versions (translations, plain-language guides, audio/visual aids).

Why This Matters:

Prevents hidden barriers from excluding those who most need a voice.

✅ Summary of Article IV

• Membership is real power (vote, veto, recall, records access).
• One person = one vote, no corporate weighting.
• 25% veto power ensures citizens can cancel shady moves.
• Whistleblower protections keep truth alive.
• AI guarantees accessibility + fairness.

This is the “people’s firewall”: no elite capture, no fake memberships, no secret control.