ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION

CHAPTER 1: NAME, PURPOSE AND THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION

§ 1 NAME 

The name of the organisation is FN-Studentene Norge, in English United Nations Student Association of Norway (UNSAN). 

§ 2 PURPOSE 

The United Nations Student Association of Norway is a voluntary, independent, and non-profit student organisation. Its purpose is to inform, engage, and take action on issues relating to UN-related topics and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. The United Nations Student Association of Norway shall remain independent of political parties, religious affiliations, and ideological ties. 

§ 3 INTERPRETATION OF THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION 

In cases where the Articles of Association do not provide an exhaustive explanation on how a matter is to be decided, the organisation’s prior practice and sound organisational culture shall apply. Should disputes or disagreements arise regarding the interpretation of the Articles of Association, the matter shall be determined and clarified by the National Board. 

§ 4 EXEMPTIONS 

4.1 In exceptional circumstances, Local Chapters may apply to the National Board for exemptions from certain provisions of the Articles of Association. 

4.2 In the event of disagreement concerning this paragraph, the National Board shall submit the matter for consultation with the Central Board before a resolution is adopted. No exemptions may be granted from this paragraph. 

§ 5 AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION 

5.1 The Articles of Association may be amended at the organisation’s General Assembly, and only by a two-thirds majority of the attending delegates, following a recommendation from the 

5.2 National Board. Proposals for amendments must be submitted to the Executive Committee no later than 14 days prior to the National General Assembly. The organisation’s Articles of

5.3 Association and all necessary documents must be distributed to the Local Chapters no later than one month before the General Assembly, cf. §14. 

§ 6 WORKING LANGUAGE OF THE ORGANISATION 

The working languages of the organisation shall be Norwegian and English, on equal terms. All official documents must therefore be made available in both languages. 

CHAPTER 2: MEMBERSHIP, VOTING RIGHTS AND ELIGIBILITY FOR ELECTION

 § 7 MEMBERSHIP 

7.1 A person is considered a member of the United Nations Student Association of Norway (UNSAN) if membership has been registered and the semester fee for the current semester has been paid. 

7.2 In order to obtain membership in UNSAN, one must either be a student at an accredited university, university college, or vocational school, or be under the age of 30. 

7.3 Upon registration, members are placed in the Local Chapter to which they belong. Membership may only be held in one Local Chapter at a time, cf. §18. 

7.4 The semester fee (50 NOK) is to be paid to UNSAN nationally, via the Rubic system, cf. §19. 

7.5 Individuals who do not meet the requirements in points 1 and 2 of this paragraph, but who nonetheless wish to support the work of UNSAN, may obtain supporting membership. Supporting members do not hold voting rights within UNSAN, but may attend the organisation’s General Assembly as observers, as well as the annual meeting of their registered Local Chapter. 

§ 8 VOTING RIGHTS 

All members of UNSAN hold voting rights within their respective Local Chapter, unless otherwise provided by the Articles of Association. For voting rights at the organisation’s General Assembly, specific provisions apply, cf. §14.

§ 9 ELIGIBILITY FOR ELECTION 

9.1 Membership in UNSAN confers eligibility for election to boards. 

9.2 It is not permitted to hold more than one board position, unless otherwise stipulated by the Articles of Association. Accordingly, members may not simultaneously hold multiple offices within a Local Chapter, nor hold offices in both a Local Chapter and the National Board. 

§ 10 PERSONAL ELECTIONS 

Election to office requires an absolute majority. Where multiple candidates contest a position, re-elections shall be conducted until a single candidate remains. 

In the case of multiple candidates, the election shall be held by written ballot.

§ 11 EXCLUSION AND SUSPENSION 

11.1 According to general principles of association law, a voluntary organisation determines for itself who may be admitted as members, and who may be deprived of membership. In UNSAN, this authority rests with the National Board, with the organisation’s General Assembly acting as the appellate body. 

11.2 The National Board may initiate proceedings for exclusion of a member on its own initiative, or on the basis of a proposal from Local Boards or individual members of Local Chapters. 

11.2.1 Members may be excluded if they: 

a) Have committed serious breaches of the Articles of Association. 

b) Have actively opposed the work of UNSAN. 

c) Have acted in a manner inconsistent with the organisation’s values and principles. 

11.3.1 The National Board decides on exclusion by a three-fourths majority. The decision of the National Board may be appealed to the organisation’s General Assembly no later than 14 days prior to the Assembly. 

11.3.2 All affected parties shall be granted the opportunity to present their views before a decision is reached. 

11.4 In certain cases, and where particular circumstances exist, suspension may be imposed for a shorter or longer period as an alternative to exclusion. 

11.5 An excluded member may, after one year, apply to the National Board for the exclusion decision to be revoked. Such revocation requires a three-fourths majority.

§ 12 ETHICS AND WHISTLEBLOWING 

12.1 The organisation shall, as far as possible, consider environmental and ethical concerns when planning activities. Should reprehensible conditions occur within the organisation or during its events, these may be reported in accordance with the whistleblowing procedures.

12.2 The organisation shall maintain an updated whistleblowing poster, whistleblowing procedures, and ethical guidelines, with which all members must be familiar. 

§ 13 SANCTIONS 

13.1.1 In the event of violations of Norwegian law, the organisation’s Articles of Association, or its guidelines, the National Board may impose sanctions on the member concerned. 

13.1.2 Sanctions may include, but are not limited to: warnings, temporary suspension of membership rights, or, in serious cases, exclusion from the organisation. 

13.2 All sanctions must be decided by the National Board with a qualified majority of at least two-thirds.

CHAPTER 3: STRUCTURE OF THE ORGANISATION

§ 14 STRUCTURE OF THE ORGANISATION 

14.1 The United Nations Student Association of Norway (UNSAN) consists of: 

a) The National Board. 

b) The Central Board. 

c) Local Chapters. 

14.2 Each level of the organisation shall be regarded as an independent legal entity and financially autonomous body. 

14.3 Political Committee 

14.3.1 The group shall consist of one political representative from each Local Chapter, together with the Political Leader from the National Board. 

14.3.2 Its mandate is to ensure coordination, exchange of experience, and the strategic development of the organisation’s political landscape at the national level.

§ 15 GENERAL ASSEMBLY 

15.1 The General Assembly is the highest decision-making body of UNSAN. The General Assembly shall be held annually before the end of September, rotating between cities where Local Chapters are located. 

15.2 In exceptional circumstances, the General Assembly may be conducted digitally. 

15.3 Delegates 

15.3.1 The following may serve as delegates at the National General Assembly: a) Members of the National Board. 

b) Two members from each Local Chapter. 

15.3.2 All elected delegates must be registered for the General Assembly no later than one month prior to the meeting. 

15.3.3 All elected delegates have a duty to attend and hold the right to speak, propose, and vote.

15.3.4 If an elected delegate is unable to attend the General Assembly, the Local Chapter is obliged to send a deputy delegate. 

15.3.5 Each Local Chapter shall be represented by the same number of delegates.

15.3.6 The National Board shall not hold more voting representatives than any single Local Chapter; in this case, two delegates with voting rights. 

15.4 Observers 

15.4.1 The following may serve as observers at the National General Assembly: a) Representatives from the United Nations Association of Norway. 

b) Members without delegate status. 

c) Deputy delegates. 

d) Supporting members. 

e) Delegates from the National Board without voting rights. 

15.4.2 All observers must be registered for the General Assembly no later than one month prior to the meeting. 

15.4.3 Observers have the right to speak and to propose. 

15.5 Guests 

Persons who are neither delegates nor observers shall be regarded as guests. These may include invited representatives from other organisations, politics, and business. 

15.6 Notice 

15.6.1 The Articles of Association, the formal notice of the meeting, and all necessary documents shall be distributed to the Local Chapters no later than one month before the National General Assembly. The necessary documents shall also be made publicly available on the organisation’s website, cf. §23.

15.6.2 Proposals for amendments must be submitted to the National Board no later than 14 days prior to the General Assembly. 

15.6.3 The agenda shall include the following mandatory items: 

1. Approval of notice, agenda, and order of business. 

2. Election of chair and secretary. 

3. Election of two signatories of the minutes. 

4. Approval of the National Board’s annual report. 

5. Approval of the annual accounts. 

6. Approval of the Articles of Association. 

7. Approval of the framework budget. 

8. Approval of the political platform. 

9. Approval of the strategic plan/long-term plan. 

10. Consideration of incoming matters/resolutions. 

11. Board elections. 

15.7 The General Assembly is not quorate unless two-thirds of the delegates are present. 

15.8 The signed minutes shall be made public and submitted to the Brønnøysund Register Centre no later than four weeks after the General Assembly, cf. §23. 

§ 16 EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL ASSEMBLY 

16.1 An Extraordinary General Assembly may be convened if: 

a) The General Assembly so decides by absolute majority. 

b) The Central Board so decides by absolute majority. 

c) One-third of the Local Chapters so demand. 

16.2 Extraordinary General Assemblies shall address only the matters which justified their convening. 

16.3 The same rules regarding delegates and observers apply as for an ordinary General Assembly. 

16.4 The notice and relevant documents shall be made public and sent to the Local Chapters no later than two weeks before the Extraordinary General Assembly. 

16.5 The signed minutes shall be made public and submitted to the Brønnøysund Register Centre no later than four weeks after the Extraordinary General Assembly.

§ 17 THE CENTRAL BOARD 

17.1 The Central Board consists of the National Board together with the President and Vice President from each Local Chapter. 

17.2 The Central Board shall meet at least four times per semester. 

17.3 The President of the National Board shall send the notice and necessary documents no later than seven days before a Central Board meeting is held. 

17.4 The Central Board is quorate when 1/2 of its members are present. 

17.5 The Central Board shall address matters concerning: 

A. Guidelines 

B. Strategies 

C. Curricula 

D. Action plans 

E. Detailed budgets 

F. Appeals 

G. Activities of the organisation 

H. Other matters arising 

17.6 Meetings of the Central Board shall be held “open door”, allowing all members of the organisation to attend with observer status. Appeals of a personal nature shall always be held “closed door”, restricted to the Central Board. 

17.7 The Central Board may freely adopt resolutions provided they do not conflict with the Articles of Association or with decisions of the General Assembly. Decisions of the Central Board are binding upon all subordinate bodies and Local Chapters. 

§ 18 THE NATIONAL BOARD 

18.1 The National Board is the executive body of UNSAN. It is the highest decision-making body of the organisation in the period between meetings of the Central Board and the General Assembly, and is responsible for the organisation’s day-to-day management. 

18.2 The National Board manages ongoing and arising tasks and, through the President, serves as the external representative of UNSAN. 

18.3 The National Board acts as both a coordinating link and a supervisory body for the Local Chapters.

18.4 The National Board is responsible for ensuring that all decisions adopted by the Central Board and General Assembly are implemented, carried out, evaluated, and monitored. 

18.5 The National Board shall consist of: 

A. President 

B. Vice President 

C. Financial Manager 

D. Political Affairs Manager 

E. Public Relations Manager 

F. Members Manager 

G. Project Manager 

18.6 The National Board may expand its membership if deemed desirable. Additional offices hold voting rights within the National Board and the Central Board, but must comply with the Articles of Association regarding voting rights at the General Assembly. 

18.7 The National Board is elected annually at the General Assembly and shall serve from the day of election. 

18.8 Election requires an absolute majority at the General Assembly, cf. §9. 

18.9 Holding office in the National Board entails responsibility towards the organisation and the duty to carry out assigned tasks. Members of the National Board have a duty to attend board meetings, Central Board meetings, and the General Assembly. 

18.10 If a member of the National Board resigns during the term, a replacement shall be appointed for the remainder of the period. 

18.11 The National Board is quorate when at least half of its members are present. 

18.12 The National Board may freely adopt resolutions concerning UNSAN’s daily operations, provided they do not conflict with national Articles of Association, guidelines, or decisions made by the Central Board and General Assembly. 

§ 19 POLITICAL COMMITTEE 

19.1 The Meetings 

19.1.1 The Political Representatives will convene once a month to ensure consistent dialogue and coordination. 

19.1.2 Additional meetings may be called in response to urgent or time-sensitive matters requiring immediate attention.

19.1.3 Each meeting will follow a formal agenda. Discussion points must be submitted to the National Board in advance, by a specified deadline. The final agenda will be distributed to all local chapters no later than one week prior to each meeting. 

19.1.4 One face-to-face meeting will be held each semester to strengthen collaboration and deepen engagement, if plausible. 

19.2 Core Responsibilities 

19.2.1 Act as the Political Liaison for the Local Chapter: Represent the political interests and perspectives of their local chapter in national-level discussions and decision-making processes.

19.2.2 Engage with Media Outlets: Political Representatives are to initiate contact with media platforms, and are encouraged to do so independently. However, such outreach should be grounded in topics previously identified by the group as relevant, accepted, or of strategic importance to the organisation. 

19.3 Rules 

19.3.1 Representatives must not publicly associate their personal political opinions with their role in UN Students. 

19.3.2 If a representative expresses radical or one-sided opinions and becomes publicly linked to UN Students, they may be dismissed from their position. On a national level, such dismissal may occur urgently. 

19.3.3 The group holds the authority to vote on whether certain views or expressions are deemed too radical or incompatible with the values of the organisation. 

19.3.4 A shared agreement must be established regarding which news outlets are considered legitimate sources for political engagement and information sharing. 

19.4 Expectations 

19.4.1 Uphold and reflect the core values of the United Nations in all political engagement and public representation. 

19.4.2 Actively engage students in UN Students’ political agenda, fostering informed and constructive dialogue. 

19.4.3 Representatives are encouraged to think critically and may express critical perspectives, provided these are in the interest of youth and aligned with the organisation’s purpose.

19.4.4 Political Managers may voice personal opinions in private capacities, provided they take clear measures to prevent any association with their representative roles. 

19.4.5 Contribute to a respectful and principled political environment that allows for diverse perspectives while maintaining the organisation’s neutrality and credibility. 

19.5 Communication between chapters

Communication between representatives may take place through common platforms such as Messenger for informal coordination. However, Google Meet will serve as the primary platform for official meetings and structured discussions.¨ 

§ 20 NOMINATION COMMITTEE 

20.1 The Nomination Committee shall consist of three persons, one of whom shall serve as Chair of the Committee. Members of the Nomination Committee may not hold any active office in UNSAN. 

20.2 The Nomination Committee is elected at the General Assembly for one year at a time, unless otherwise decided by the General Assembly. 

20.3 The task of the Nomination Committee is to present recommendations to the General Assembly for the composition of the new National Board. The Nomination Committee shall also present recommendations for committees, delegations, etc., in which UNSAN is invited to participate, unless otherwise stipulated in the Articles of Association or where representation naturally falls to the National Board. 

20.4 Members of the Nomination Committee may themselves stand for election or nomination, but cannot receive the formal recommendation of the Nomination Committee. 

20.5 The Nomination Committee must inform all Local Chapters individually of all relevant information regarding open positions under consideration. 

CHAPTER 4: REGULATIONS FOR LOCAL CHAPTERS

 § 21 REGULATIONS FOR LOCAL CHAPTERS 

21.1 A. Organisation 

21.1.1 The National Board shall decide whether a Local Chapter may be established.

21.1.2 The members of a Local Chapter are those residing within the geographical area covered by that Local Chapter. 

21.1.3 No member may belong to more than one Local Chapter at a time, nor exercise rights or

voting privileges at more than one Annual Meeting per academic year. 

21.1.4 The Local Chapter is affiliated with the United Nations Student Association of Norway (UNSAN). 

21.2 B. Annual Meeting 

21.2.1 The Annual Meeting is the supreme authority of the Local Chapters and shall be held once a year. It is recommended that the Annual Meeting be convened at the beginning or end of a semester. 

21.2.2 All members fulfilling the requirements under §7 shall be considered delegates. Other members not meeting these criteria shall hold observer status at the Annual Meeting.

21.2.3 The Annual Meeting is quorate when at least one-half of the members are present, and when duly convened in accordance with the national Articles of Association. In the case of a tie, the President’s vote shall be decisive, except in personal elections. 

21.2.4 The Annual Meeting shall: 

● Approve the notice, agenda, and order of business. 

● Elect a chair and secretary. 

● Elect two signatories of the minutes. 

● Approve the annual report. 

● Approve the annual accounts. 

● Approve the framework budget. 

● Address incoming matters. 

● Establish guidelines and plans for the Local Chapter’s activities. 

● Conduct board elections. 

21.2.5 The notice and necessary documents for the Annual Meeting shall be sent out no later than one month prior to the meeting. 

21.2.6 The Annual Meeting may freely adopt guidelines for the Local Chapter’s activities, provided these do not conflict with the national Articles of Association. The National Board retains the authority to annul guidelines adopted by the Annual Meeting if they conflict with the national Articles of Association.

21.3 C. Extraordinary Annual Meeting 

21.3.1 An Extraordinary Annual Meeting shall be convened if requested by the Local Chapter Board, the National Board, the Central Board, or one-third of the Local Chapter’s members.

21.3.2 Members fulfilling the requirements under §7 shall be considered delegates.

21.3.3 The notice and necessary documents for the Extraordinary Annual Meeting shall be sent out no later than 14 days prior to the meeting. 

21.3.4 The Extraordinary Annual Meeting shall only address the matters which justified its convening. 

21.4 D. Local Chapter Board 

21.4.1 The Local Chapter Board is the supreme authority of the Local Chapter between Annual Meetings. The Local Chapter Board shall consist of: 

● President. 

● Vice President. 

● Financial Manager. 

● Any other Managers deemed necessary by the Annual Meeting. 

● Up to three deputy members in ranked order. 

21.4.2 The Board shall generally consist of no fewer than three and no more than seven members. Local Chapters may expand the Board if deemed necessary, subject to the approval of the National Board. 

21.4.3 Members of the Local Chapter Board hold responsibility towards the Local Chapter and are obliged to carry out assigned duties. They are also required to attend Board meetings and the Annual Meeting. 

21.4.4 Should a Board member resign during the term, a deputy shall be appointed to serve for the remainder of the period. 

21.5 E. Work of the Local Chapter Board 

21.5.1 In the event of a tie in voting, the President’s vote shall be decisive. The Local Chapter Board is quorate when more than one-half of its regular members are present.

21.5.2 The Local Chapter Board shall: 

● Lead the ongoing work of the Local Chapter. 

● Carry out advocacy work, events, and training activities. 

● Submit Annual Meeting documents to the National Board. 

● Send notices and minutes from all Board meetings to Board members, deputy members, and the National Board. 

● Submit the minutes from the Annual Meeting to the National Board and the Brønnøysund Register Centre. 

21.5.3 The Local Chapter Board may freely adopt resolutions provided they do not conflict with the national Articles of Association, guidelines, or resolutions adopted at the Annual Meeting

CHAPTER 5: REGULATIONS FOR THE ORGANISATION

§ 22 FINANCIAL REGULATIONS 

22.1 A. Financial Regulations 

22.1.1 The framework budget shall be approved at the National General Assembly, while annual budgets shall be prepared by the National Board and approved by the Central Board.

22.1.2 The Financial Manager of the National Board shall prepare the framework budget and other specific budgets to be presented at the General Assembly and Central Board meetings.

22.1.3 The Financial Manager is obliged to inform the members of the organisation of its financial status. 

22.1.4 The Financial Manager of the National Board shall maintain the annual accounts and project accounts, and shall ensure the safekeeping of all vouchers and financial documents.

22.1.5 Accounts: 

● The accounts shall follow LNU’s accounting templates and shadow accounts.

● All accounts, vouchers, bank statements, and other financial documents shall be retained by the Board for five years. 

● Double-entry bookkeeping shall be employed for the preparation of annual accounts. 

22.1.6 Local Chapters are expected to have their own accounting guidelines of a similar nature.

22.1.7 All accounts, both at the national and local levels, shall be transparent, continuously updated, and accessible for inspection, cf. §23. 

22.2 B. Establishment and Management of Bank Accounts 

22.2.1 Both the National Board and the Local Chapters shall maintain a bank account to ensure that all public funds and other income are safeguarded and properly recorded.

22.2.2 To open a bank account, UNSAN and its subordinate Local Chapters must be registered in the Brønnøysund Register Centre. Only business accounts may be established; private accounts are prohibited. 

22.2.3 Two individuals shall be authorised to manage the account jointly (collective signature). These should preferably be the President and the Treasurer. 

22.2.4 No disbursements may be made without a resolution by the Board or unless the expense is included in the budget. 

22.3 C. Cash Holdings 

22.3.1 Under no circumstances shall credit or debit cards linked to accounts belonging to UNSAN or its Local Chapters be used. Cash holdings utilised in connection with events or collection of membership fees shall not exceed one week in duration and must be recorded in a cash ledger, which shall be attached to the accounts. All financial transactions shall be conducted through the bank, with reimbursements or advances as alternatives. 

22.3.2 Membership fees shall be paid, via the Rubic system, into an account belonging to the National Board. 

22.3.3 Membership fees shall accrue to the National Board for common administrative expenses, such as Rubic, Google Workspace, LNU membership, and domain costs.

22.4 D. Debt and Credit 

22.4.1 As a general rule, no organisational body shall take out loans, leasing agreements, or other forms of debt. Should a situation necessitate credit, it shall be considered by the National Board.

22.4.2 Any debt incurred by the central organisation shall be incorporated into the framework budget and treated as a separate matter at the General Assembly. 

22.4.3 Local Chapters are responsible for their own debts and credits but are expected to follow the same procedures as the central organisation. 

22.5 E. Breach of Financial Regulations or Misconduct 

22.5.1 In the event of a financial dispute within a Local Chapter, the National Board may act as a mediation body through the Treasurer. 

22.5.2 For severe breaches of the financial regulations within the central organisation or among subordinate Local Chapters, the National Board may exclude or suspend the responsible individuals, cf. §10. In extreme cases, the Local Chapter may lose its right to be part of UNSAN.

22.5.3 In cases of violations of Norwegian law, the responsible individuals shall immediately be reported to the police and may also be held liable for damages. 

§ 23 CONFLICT OF INTEREST 

23.1 Elected representatives of the organisation may not participate in decisions when: 

● The individual is a party to the matter. 

● The individual is related by blood or marriage in a direct ascending or descending line, or laterally as close as siblings. 

● The individual has been married to, cohabited with, engaged to, or is a foster parent, foster child, or foster sibling of a party to the matter. 

● The individual is, or has been, a guardian or authorised representative for a party after the case commenced. 

● The individual is President or holds another leading office in a body that is a party to the matter.

23.2 The elected representative shall also be considered disqualified if other specific circumstances exist that may weaken confidence in their impartiality. Particular emphasis shall be placed on whether the decision may confer a particular advantage, loss, or disadvantage to the individual or another person with whom the individual has a close personal connection. 

23.3 The elected representative is personally responsible for declaring their disqualification in sufficient time for deputy members to be summoned. 

23.4 UNSAN’s provisions on conflict of interest are based on the Norwegian Public Administration Act, Chapter 2, §6 – On Invalidity. 

23.5 Otherwise, the provisions of the Public Administration Act regarding the determination of conflict of interest shall apply. 

§ 24 CONFLICT RESOLUTION 

24.1 If a conflict arises, it shall first be addressed at the lowest possible level before being escalated to the Central Board. The decisions of the Central Board are binding. 24.2 The decision of the Central Board may be appealed to the General Assembly within 14 days. 

§ 25 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS 

25.1 A. Articles of Association 

25.1.1 The Articles of Association are the organisation’s supreme governing document and are binding upon all levels of the organisation. 

25.1.2 The Articles of Association are adopted by the National General Assembly. 

25.2 B. Guidelines 

25.2.1 Guidelines are detailed provisions of the Articles of Association and are adopted by the National Board. 

25.2.2 Guidelines are binding for the entire organisation. In cases of conflict between guidelines and the Articles of Association, the Articles of Association shall prevail. 

25.3 C. Budget 

25.3.1 The budget is the organisation’s supreme governing document for the management of its

financial resources and assets. The General Assembly adopts the framework budget upon recommendation from the National Board. 

25.3.2 The Central Board shall adopt the specific budget by the end of July.

25.3.3 The budget shall be revised by the Central Board by the end of December. 

25.4 D. Long-Term Strategy (Long Term Plan) 

25.4.1 The Long-Term Strategy is the organisation’s principal document for organisational work in the years to come. 

25.4.2 A new Long-Term Strategy is adopted by the General Assembly every two years but may be revised annually. 

25.5 E. Short-Term Plan 

25.5.1 The Short-Term Plan is the organisation’s supreme governing document for its work within a single electoral term. 

25.5.2 The Short-Term Plan is adopted by the Central Board by the end of July and revised by the end of December. 

25.5.3 In the event of a conflict between the Long-Term Strategy and the Short-Term Plan, the provisions of the Long-Term Strategy shall prevail. 

25.6 F. Editorial Amendments 

The National Board may make editorial amendments to the Articles of Association and other governing documents. 

§ 26 TRANSPARENCY 

26.1 General documents of the organisation shall be published on the central organisation’s website unless specifically exempted from disclosure by resolution. 

26.2 All meetings of the organisation shall be open unless otherwise decided by absolute majority. Should a meeting be held behind closed doors, only elected representatives, delegates, and observers shall be permitted to attend. 

26.3 All matters concerning individuals shall be exempt from public disclosure and shall be addressed in closed meetings. The parties to such cases shall have the right to receive a written statement of the decision.

26.4 In closed meetings, only the resolutions shall be recorded in the minutes. Such minutes shall not be made available to anyone other than those with the right to attend the meeting. 

CHAPTER 6: OTHER PROVISIONS

§ 27 DISSOLUTION 

27.1 The General Assembly may dissolve the United Nations Student Association of Norway (UNSAN) if three-fourths (¾) of the voting members vote in favour. 

27.2 In the event of dissolution, all assets originating from donations shall be allocated to equivalent purposes. 

27.3 In the event of dissolution, assets allocated by the United Nations Association of Norway shall be frozen after all outstanding obligations have been settled. 

27.4 If, within twenty-four (24) months after dissolution, no initiative has been taken to establish a new organisation with the same purpose and character, all assets shall be transferred to the United Nations Association of Norway. 

§ 28 DISSOLUTION OF LOCAL CHAPTERS 

The General Assembly may dissolve a Local Chapter if it is no longer operational and such a resolution is deemed necessary. Dissolution of a Local Chapter requires a three-fourths (¾) majority. 

§ 29 VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE 

29.1 A motion of no confidence may be brought forward if a member of the organisation demonstrates gross neglect of duty, severe negligence, or acts contrary to the organisation’s purpose. 

29.2 A motion of no confidence may be raised by: 

● The National Board. 

● The Central Board.

● Other elected representatives within the organisation. 

● One-third (⅓) of the members of a Local Chapter. 

29.3 A motion of no confidence shall be considered by the body in which it has been raised.

29.4 Documents concerning cases of no confidence shall be exempt from public disclosure. The deliberation of such motions shall be conducted in closed session. The individual against whom the motion is directed may, however, demand that the meeting be held openly.

29.5 The individual against whom the motion is raised has the right to present their case before the decision-making body prior to a resolution being passed. A vote of no confidence requires a three-fourths (¾) majority. 

§ 30 ENTRY INTO FORCE 

Amendments to the Articles of Association shall enter into force upon the conclusion of the General Assembly, unless the General Assembly determines otherwise by a two-thirds (⅔) majority.