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Whether you are even a member of a bridge club, even a citizen of a self-determined nation, sooner or later you will need a Constitution that will spell out all the rights and obligations of all citizens or members of the club. In principle, it is not difficult to write a Constitution, it is difficult to decide what to include in it.

Steps

1. 1 Gather people from your group. If the group is small, try to bring all of its members together. If a group boasts a large number of members (such as a regional or national group), then local elections of representatives will need to be arranged, who will then gather for a "constitutional convention."
2. 2 Think about why you and the rest of the people have come together in a group. What are its mission and goals? Why did such a group even appear? Discuss, debate and record all the results of your discussion on paper - this will be the Preamble.
3. 3 Then decide how your organization should be managed. Who will be in charge - the president, the central committee, or just anyone named Alexander? How long will the leader be in power? All his life, 4 years, while other members of the organization trust him? Be sure to decide which option is right for you. Define the responsibilities of the leader as well as the responsibilities of his assistants (eg secretary, finance manager, etc.).
4. 4 In larger organizations, there may be a need for an entire decision-making authority. If your organization is not large, then just a central committee headed by the leader of the organization should be enough for you, who will make all decisions. In small organizations such as a bridge club or a Bible study group, matters are usually decided in a general meeting of members. You can choose something in between the options offered. Discuss this with the rest of your organization.
5. 5 How are you going to amend the Constitution? Make sure you include the possibility of amendments in it.
6. 6 After you have corrected all the flaws and reached a compromise on all major issues, etc.- submit the Constitution for ratification (don't forget to also decide how your Constitution should be ratified!)
7. 7 If your Constitution is ratified - congratulations! Your community has a Constitution! If not, start the whole process over from the first step and continue until the ratification is successful.
8. 8 You will then need to continue to hold regular elections in order to comply with all the provisions described in your Constitution.

Tips

• "Brevity is the soul of wit!" Try not to spread your thoughts along the tree and make your Constitution as short and meaningful as possible.
• If one of the articles prevents ratification, try to find a compromise. Something is better than nothing.
• Use simple language. This means that the Constitution should be written simply and clearly, so that anyone who reads it would easily understand its content. Try to avoid excessive formalism and purely professional or vague terms and wording.