As there has been some discussion recently about the GDCA (Global Digital Currency Association) I have included the first of some extracts of the constitution for those who may not have read it.
Constitution of the Global Digital Currency Association This constitution functions as a contract among the accredited members of the GDCA Part 1 Name, Objectives and Purposes Section 1. (a) The name of the association is the Global Digital Currency Association (“GDCA”). (b) The URL (or web address) of the organization is: http://www.gdcaonline.org Section 2. The objectives and purposes of the GDCA are: (a) To foster, promote and develop fellowship and mutual aid of the GDCA members and listed business within the framework of this constitution; (b) To establish communication and understanding among the members of the GDCA and members of other communities; (c) To promote and sponsor educational activities that alert and teach the general public about the benefits of digital forms of money; (d) To assist businesses to use digital currencies as a medium of exchange by way of distribution of information and other services deemed necessary; (e) To promote and maintain the highest professionalism among its members; (f) To use the influence of the combined membership body of the GDCA to bargain for goods and/or services for the benefit of the members. (g) The activities of the GDCA shall be politically non-partisan and non-sectarian; (h) Whenever possible, the GDCA will encourage its members and listed businesses to settle their disputes amicably. The GDCA may decide not to interfere in certain disputes (even if called upon to act), especially where, in the judgment of the officers, the GDCA considers its intrusion to be detrimental to the global digital currency economy in general or where the GDCA lacks the proper knowledge, experience or qualifications to render an informed judgment. However, the GDCA may refer to experts in a particular field to aid in making judgments; (i) The GDCA will act to ensure integrity in commercial transactions between its members and listed businesses and the general public. The GDCA will also act as arbiter of disputes arising among its own members, as well as disputes arising between members of the GDCA and listed businesses: 1. When a member or listed business of the GDCA has a bona fide dispute with another member or listed business, the member may petition the GDCA to initiate a mediation process. Mediation may take place by e-mail, phone, or in person. If mediation is not successful, an affected member may apply to the GDCA for a binding arbitration process. Such arbitration, if approved, will be carried out by the Auditing/Investigating Committee. 2. Upon a finding for either party by the Auditing/Investigating Committee, the Committee will issue a ruling consistent with the findings of fact. The decision of the Auditing/Investigating Committee may be appealed to the President of the GDCA within 10 business days for a re-hearing and re-consideration. 3. All parties must abide by the final ruling of the President. Failure to abide by the final decision of the GDCA under Sec. 2(i)2, may cost the offending party up to 10 points per incident. (j) The GDCA will not interfere in minor disputes among its members or listed businesses. The officers have full discretion in deciding which disputes are minor and whether or not to grant mediation or binding arbitration services; (k) This constitutional agreement among the accredited members of the GDCA will take force upon each member’s signature and payment of proper consideration. This constitution may not be modified except with the unanimous agreement of the member body and any proposed modification must first be disseminated to each member of the GDCA for public comment for not less than 1 month before amendment. (l) Financial statements of the GDCA shall be disclosed to any accredited member at his request. Non-members or listed businesses may be charged a fee for this service. Michael Moore - Vice President Global Digital Currency Association. http://www.gdcaonline.org 'Because Reputation Counts' --- You are currently subscribed to e-gold-list as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use e-gold's Secure Randomized Keyboard (SRK) when accessing your e-gold account(s) via the web and shopping cart interfaces to help thwart keystroke loggers and common viruses.
