Internal Emergency Procedures Bylaw of Iran Paad — Cultural-Political Organization
Article 1 – Purpose
This Bylaw has been drafted with the aim of establishing the mechanism by which the organization responds to crisis, sudden, or hazardous situations, in order to preserve organizational cohesion, the security of members, and the continuity of the organization's activities under abnormal circumstances.
Article 2 – Definition of an Emergency
An emergency is any unforeseen circumstance that disrupts the organization's normal activities or creates a direct threat to the security of its members, its information, or its organizational structure, including:
1. Cyberattacks or security breaches of digital infrastructure
2. The arrest of, or serious threats against, members by institutions of the Islamic Republic
3. A wave of coordinated psychological operations or disinformation against the organization
4. A rupture in the organization's leadership (instability in the office of the Secretary-General or the Central Council)
5. Severe financial crises or the loss of vital channels of communication
Article 3 – Declaration of a State of Emergency
1. A state of emergency is declared by a two-thirds vote of the members of the Central Council, or upon the request of the Secretary-General and with the approval of a majority of the Council.
2. In cases requiring immediate action, the Secretary-General may temporarily declare a state of emergency, which must then be submitted to the Council for approval within forty-eight hours at the latest.
3. The duration and scope of the emergency powers must be specified in the official declaration.
Article 4 – Actions Permitted During a State of Emergency
During an emergency period, the following actions may be taken by the organization's leadership:
1. Activating digital security protocols and changing critical passwords
2. Halting or temporarily suspending certain public or media activities
3. Reassigning responsibilities where key individuals cannot be reached
4. Establishing alternative channels of communication with members
5. Issuing security warnings to members and supporting networks
6. Establishing a special crisis committee composed of three trusted members for temporary management
Article 5 – Limits on Emergency Powers
1. Emergency powers may not result in the suspension of the foundational provisions of the Charter or of the fundamental rights of members.
2. No member may be expelled from the organization during a state of emergency without a vote of the Arbitration Committee.
3. Emergency decisions must be reported to the General Assembly once the crisis situation has ended.
Article 6 – End of a State of Emergency
1. The end of a state of emergency is declared by a simple majority vote of the Central Council.
2. A full report on the actions taken during the emergency period must be submitted to the General Assembly within thirty days.