Constitution of
The International Children’s Network

The following articles represent the heart and sole of the International Children’s Network. The International Children’s Network will never discriminate or impose these core beliefs upon any person, organization or employee in regards to association, assistance or hiring practices. However, due to the fact that there are numerous moral systems of “right and wrong” in the many nations I.C.N. is associated throughout the world, it is imperative that every I.C.N. board member firmly agree and apply every article in the constitution of I.C.N. when making a decision or practice on behalf of the International Children’s Network.

Therefore, the following Constitutional articles of I.C.N. must never be breached or compromised by its board members in any way. If a board member does not apply and adhere to every article listed in the I.C.N. Constitution, then he or she will be terminated from their position. In addition, any candidate for the board of I.C.N. must also agree to practice and adhere to every listed article in the I.C.N. Constitution or they will automatically disqualify themselves as a candidate. These articles are not “living and breathing” nor are they meant to change with the times. Rather, they are to serve as a beacon of light during a fog of confusion or a point of stability in an unstable world. The articles are what they are on their face.

If these following articles are to be breached or compromised, then how could I.C.N. make determinations in areas where severe treatment of woman and children are approved? How could I.C.N. work on bringing children out of approved but forced slavery or prostitution industries when the ethical practices are approved in many of the areas I.C.N. is associated?

Fair disagreements as to how these articles apply shall continue; however, any disagreement or reasoning that mitigate an article of ICN’s constitution or completely changes the article’s meaning and intended purpose shall not be allowed. Lastly, to change any article in the Constitution of the International Children’s Network shall require a minimum of 80% majority from the International Children’s Network sitting Board Members. The following are the Articles of the International Children’s Network Constitution:

Article 1: The sole and primary basis for which the International Children’s Network shall base its entire ethical and moral standard shall be the Christian perspective of the Bible. From this perspective, shall I.C.N. determine ethical and moral “rights and wrongs”. Every belief and
practice must have a reference point when determining difficult ethical issues. The Bible shall be I.C.N.’s ethical and moral point of reference. For if there is not a common point of reference when deciding difficult issues of ethics, then every difficult issue of ethics shall be based on nothing and determined on nothing for its future clarity and direction.

Article 2: I.C.N. shall never discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, belief, ethical practice or ability when finding assistance for any child in the world. In addition, this same practice will be applied when working with any group or organization that has an Orphaned or At-Risk child needing assistance. It is and always will be I.C.N.’s mission to help EVERY child possible in order to provide them with an opportunity to achieve their dream.

Article 3:: The International Children’s Network is not, nor ever will be, a religious organization. I.C.N. shall never favor any religion, church, person or group over another when assisting or building any potential partnership through networking. Every determination shall be based on need. Furthermore, it is the belief of the International Children’s Network that the will of God, as described in the Bible, is to favor no person or group above another.

Article 4: It would be unconscionable to enrich any Board Member or employee while serving every Orphaned and At-Risk Child of the world. Therefore, it is the desire of I.C.N. that every Board Member receive their reward through their passion and motivation
regarding their service to the children of I.C.N. It will be the goal and aim of I.C.N. to have the highest “giving rate” of its supporter’s money in the industry. Therefore, I.C.N.’s minimum giving rate goal should never be less than 90% of every sponsor’s dollar.
By having such lofty goals, Board Members should ideally be as financially independent as possible while allowing their service and passion be their reward. However, the above goal may prove to be impossible and should by no means be a factor when deciding upon an I.C.N. Board Member candidate. Therefore, if I.C.N. shall have a paid Board Member, then the salary shall not exceed the average median salary of the State that particular Board member is living. In addition, no I.C.N. leader shall circumvent this rule by declining to be a Board Member while being an I.C.N. employee with decision powers of any kind.

Article 5: Trips imposed upon I.C.N. personnel on behalf of I.C.N. shall be paid by I.C.N. to the best of I.C.N.’s ability and
the agreement of the person making the sacrifice.

Article 6: It will be the highest intention of I.C.N. to encourage
and allow the highest contact rate possible between a
sponsor and their child. This principle shall carry the highest weight of decision.

Article 7: An I.C.N. Board Member may only be removed by 2/3
majority vote from the International Children’s Network Board Members only.

Article 8: Regarding the financial practices of I.C.N. It must be
encouraged for every individual who has a GENUINE
interest in seeing the financial records and practices of
I.C.N. at any time to do so.
Furthermore, it should be the goal of I.C.N. to have its financial records audited by an outside auditor twice annually. It must also be the practice of every partner
of I.C.N. to have their books independently audited
annually.

Article 9: The current and existing problem facing Orphaned and
At-Risk Children is recognized and must never be forgotten within I.C.N. Therefore, the net of cooperation and partnership with ICN must be cast as wide as possible in order to obtain the greatest amount of support for the children as possible. The children of ICN need as much help as is humanly possible. Therefore, any legal dollar of support from any person or organization will be equally appreciated and valued.

Article 10: It will be the prevailing belief of every I.C.N. leader
that a partner of I.C.N. from any different culture
has greater wisdom and methods within the culture
or nation they operate. Therefore, if there is a difference regarding a method of operation pertaining
to a partner in a different culture, then I.C.N. leaders
must agree to the better practice before discussing with
the I.C.N. partner. After a respectful and loving dialog
has occurred, it will be up to the I.C.N. partner if they want to change their method of operation or practice.
At no time will I.C.N. desire for change without their partner’s complete willingness and support. The sole
desire of I.C.N. regarding its partnerships is to assist
and help along side in order to defeat the problems
facing the Orphaned and At-Risk children of every
culture most effectively.

Article 11: It is understood that the first article shall be held as the standard for interpreting and adhering to all other aforementioned articles listed currently and in the future. In addition, the amending of this constitution shall only take place with no less than an 80% majority vote of ICN board members.