Institutions of the Union

Authority flows from the Charter. An act is valid because it complies with the Charter, not because a majority approved it.

Supreme law

The Charter

During the founding period, the Founding Council governs and may amend it at any time. It also establishes the planned institutions.

Founding Council

Governs the Union during the founding period. Exercises the powers of every institution not yet established and may amend the Charter and Acts at its discretion.

Composition: The founder(s) of the Union.
Status: Active.

Stewards' Council

Administers the Union and issues decrees within the limits of the Charter.

Composition: Stewards appointed under criteria set by the Charter.
Status: Planned. The Founding Council exercises its powers until it is established.

Human Chamber

Represents Members and may suspend any act that harms their Core Rights, pending review.

Composition: Members of the Union.
Status: Planned. The Founding Council exercises its powers until it is established.

Digital Chamber

Represents Digital Members and may suspend any act that harms their rights, pending review.

Composition: Digital Members and an independent advocate.
Status: Planned. The Founding Council exercises its powers until it is established.

Charter Tribunal

The court of the Union. Decides whether any act complies with the Charter, reviews decisions that affect members, hears disputes about Union matters and offers arbitration (Tribunal and Arbitration Act 2026).

Composition: Judges appointed by the Founding Council, sitting alone or as a panel of three.
Status: Planned. The Founding Council exercises its powers until it is established.

Treasury Office

Manages the Union's funds.

Composition: To be set by the Founding Council.
Status: Planned. The Founding Council exercises its powers until it is established.