From the land of Mesopotamia, where the dawn of human conscience first emerged and the earliest canons of justice were enshrined in the Code of Hammurabi;

We, in the Iraqi Liberal Unity Party (ILU Party), firmly believe that the restoration of Iraq’s grandeur begins with a return to the sanctity of the law and the upholding of human dignity.

We hereby establish these Internal Bylaws to serve as a covenant that consolidates the civil nature of the State and the authority of its institutions, while liberating the will of the citizen from the constraints of quotas and external dependency.

Our objective is the construction of a State of Citizenship—one that does not discriminate among its people, remains fortified by liberty, and prospers through the rule of law—ensuring that the unity and sovereignty of Iraq remain the supreme goal above all considerations.

PART ONE: GENERAL PROVISIONS AND IDENTITY PRINCIPLES

Article (1): Nomenclature The official name in Arabic is "حزب الوحدة الليبرالي العراقي"; the name in English is "Iraqi Liberal Unity Party"; and it shall be known by the English abbreviation "ILU Party".

Article (2): Party Identity The "Iraqi Liberal Unity Party (ILU Party)" is a national, civil, political organization, positioned at the center-right (Liberal Right). It adopts the liberal approach as a strategic choice for state-building. The Party shall enjoy legal personality, as well as financial and administrative independence.

Article (3): Headquarters The temporary general headquarters of the Party is located in Vanderhoof, British Columbia, Canada, due to the force majeure security conditions in Iraq. The Political Bureau shall have the authority to relocate the headquarters to any other location or to open representative and coordination offices in other countries or within Iraq, whenever the appropriate political and security conditions are met to ensure the safety of the members.

Article (4): The Emblem The emblem is designed to include the Party's name in Arabic calligraphy, incorporating the colors of the Iraqi flag to reflect unity and citizenship. Below the Arabic design, the phrase "IRAQI LIBERAL UNITY PARTY" shall be inscribed in a clear, modern font to ensure international openness and communication.

Article (5): Intellectual Reference The Party adopts the liberal philosophy based on individual liberty, the social market economy, and the civil nature of the State.

Article (6): Legal Reference and Compliance The Party is committed to conducting its political activities through peaceful and democratic means. It is prohibited from engaging in any activities that violate international laws or the laws in force in the countries where its general headquarters or branches are located, ensuring the preservation of its legal personality.

Article (7): Equality The Party rejects discrimination based on religion, sect, ethnicity, or gender.

Article (8): Independence of Decision-making The Party is independent in its decisions and funding from any external or religious entity

PART TWO: MEMBERSHIP (AFFILIATION, RIGHTS, AND DUTIES)

Article (9): Membership Conditions An applicant for Party membership must satisfy the following criteria:

Be an Iraqi national.
Have attained the age of eighteen (18) years.
Possess full legal capacity.
Be of good conduct and reputation.

Article (10): Affiliation Application

A. Applications shall be submitted in writing or electronically to the Party Secretariat.
B. The highest levels of digital confidentiality and encryption shall be adopted for the data of members residing within Iraq to protect them from prosecution or targeting; their identities may not be disclosed except upon their personal request or under completely secure circumstances.

Article (11): Member-in-Training (Probationary Member) A new member shall remain under probation for a period of three (3) months before attaining full active membership status.

Article (12): The Party Oath The oath for attaining membership shall be as follows: "I swear by Almighty God to be loyal to Iraq and to abide by the principles of the Iraqi Liberal Unity Party."

Article (13): Right to Vote An active member shall have the right to vote within the Party’s bodies after six (6) months of affiliation.

Article (14): Right to Candidacy Every member has the right to nominate themselves for leadership positions in accordance with the specified criteria.

Article (15): Freedom of Opinion Freedom of opinion is guaranteed within the Party, within the bounds of mutual respect and the public interest.

Article (16): Duty of Commitment Members are obligated to implement the decisions of the leadership bodies and to defend the Party’s program.

Article (17): Duty of Subscription Members are obligated to pay the prescribed financial subscriptions regularly.

Article (18): Right of Appeal (Grievance) A member has the right to object to any administrative decision concerning them before the authorized committees at the General Headquarters or branch offices.

Article (19): Conflict of Interest It is prohibited to hold concurrent membership in the Party and another party or any armed group.

Article (20): Termination of Membership Membership shall be terminated in the following instances:

A. Written resignation.
B. Death.
C. Dismissal by a decision of the Political Council.

Article (21): Reinstatement of Membership Membership may be reinstated by a decision of the Political Bureau.

PART THREE: ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Article (22): The Cell (Al-Khalia) The Cell is the fundamental unit of the Party. It consists of two to seven (2–7) members residing within the same residential area.

Article (23): The Local Branch The Local Branch shall oversee the Cells within a city, neighborhood, district, or sub-district.

Article (24): The Provincial Coordination Office This is the body responsible for Party activities and operations within the province (Governorate).

Article (25): Autonomy of Branches Branches shall enjoy administrative autonomy in managing their local affairs, provided that such management does not conflict with the Party’s central authority.

Article (26): Periodic Reports Branches are required to submit monthly reports to the General Secretariat.

PART FOUR: SUPREME LEADERSHIP BODIES

Article (27): The General Convention The General Convention is the supreme legislative and decision-making authority within the Party.

Article (28): Convention Timing The General Convention shall convene in the following instances:

A. Periodic Session: The Convention shall meet periodically every three (3) years (commencing from July 2024).
B. Electoral Session: The General Convention must convene at least three (3) months prior to the expiration of the Party President’s term for the purpose of electing a President for the new term. In the event of the incumbent President's re-election, the new term shall commence immediately upon the conclusion of the previous term.
C. Session by Presidential Invitation: The Convention shall convene at any time upon an official invitation from the Party President, provided that the agenda and the justifying reasons for the invitation are specified.
D. In the event that the General Convention cannot be held due to force majeure circumstances prior to the end of the term, the President and the Political Bureau shall continue to manage affairs in an interim capacity for a period not exceeding one (1) year, provided that the Convention is called as soon as the impediments are removed.

Article (29): Mandates of the Convention The General Convention shall exercise the following mandates:

A. Election of the President.
B. Amendment of the Internal Bylaws.
C. Formulation of strategies.

Article (30): Quorum A legal quorum is achieved by the presence of (50% + 1) of the delegates.

Article (31): The National Council The National Council is the Party’s parliament, composed of branch heads and elected members. A women's quota of no less than 25% of the total Council members shall be observed.

Article (32): Mandates of the Council Monitoring the Political Bureau, approving the budget, and filling vacancies.

Article (33): The Political Bureau The supreme political leadership, composed of five to twenty-one (5–21) members. A women's quota of no less than 25% of the total Bureau members shall be observed.

Article (34): Mandates of the Bureau Making urgent political decisions and crisis management.

Article (35): The General Secretariat The executive body responsible for daily activities.

Article (36): The Secretary-General Manages administrative affairs and records minutes of meetings.

Article (37): Women’s Representation (Quota) The Party allocates a quota for women of no less than (25%) of the seats in the National Council, the Political Bureau, and all leadership bodies, to enhance the principle of equal opportunity and ensure women's effective participation in party and political decision-making.

Article (38): Vacancy of Positions Upon the vacancy of the primary official's position in any Party body, where these Bylaws do not provide for a deputy to replace the head, the relevant body must be called to convene within a period not exceeding (15 days) from the date of the vacancy. The meeting shall be chaired by the eldest member, whose task shall be limited to supervising the procedures for selecting a replacement in accordance with the rules set forth in the Statutes and Internal Bylaws.

PART FIVE: THE PRESIDENCY

Article (39): Election of the President The President shall be elected by the General Convention through a direct secret ballot.

Article (40): Presidential Eligibility Requirements A candidate for the Party Presidency must satisfy the following requirements:

Be an active member for at least three (3) years.
Possess political competence.
Be no less than thirty-five (35) years of age.
The tenure requirement stipulated in Clause (A) of this Article shall not apply to the Party President of the first term (upon establishment).

Article (41): Term of Office The President shall serve a term of five (5) years, which is renewable.

Article (42): Presidential Powers and Authorities The Party President shall exercise the following duties and powers:

Represent the Party.
Preside over the meetings of the General Body and the Political Bureau and manage their sessions.
Propose the appointment of heads of specialized executive offices and present them to the competent authority for ratification.

Article (43): Vice President The Vice President shall assist the President and shall substitute for them in their absence or incapacity.

Article (44): Presidential Vacancy

A. In the event that the office of the Party President becomes vacant due to resignation, death, or total incapacity, the Vice President shall assume the presidency in an interim capacity for a period not exceeding sixty (60) days, during which an election for a new President shall be called.
B. Should the Vice President be unable to assume the presidential duties for any reason, the Party Secretary-General shall act in their stead to exercise the same duties for the same duration specified in the preceding paragraph.
C. In the event that the Secretary-General is unable to assume the role, the Political Bureau shall choose an interim President from among its members via a vote; the candidate who secures a simple majority of votes shall be assigned the position for a maximum period of sixty (60) days until elections are held.

PART SIX: SPECIALIZED OFFICES

Article (45): The Legal Office The Legal Office shall be responsible for drafting contracts and regulations and providing legal defense for the Party.

Article (46): The Media Office The Media Office shall be responsible for managing the media apparatus and official platforms.

Article (47): The Accounting Office The Accounting Office shall be responsible for managing accounts, budgeting, and auditing.

Article (48): The Organizational Office The Organizational Office shall be responsible for managing member affairs and horizontal expansion.

Article (49): The International Relations Office The International Relations Office shall be responsible for communication with friendly parties and international organizations.

Article (50): The Studies Office The Studies Office shall be responsible for preparing economic and political research to serve the Party’s program.

PART SEVEN: INTERNAL ELECTIONS AND GENERAL CANDIDACY

Article (51): Nature of Balloting

A. All internal elections shall be conducted by secret ballot.
B. Electronic voting via encrypted and secure digital platforms shall be adopted in the event that the physical presence of members is not possible due to security or force majeure reasons.
C. The results of electronic voting shall be considered legally valid and binding, equivalent to in-person balloting.

Article (52): The Elections Committee An independent committee shall be established to oversee the integrity of the voting and counting processes.

PART EIGHT: FINANCIAL SYSTEM AND TRANSPARENCY

Article (53): Resources The financial resources of the Party shall consist of the following legitimate sources:

A. Membership subscriptions, the value and exemptions of which shall be determined by the National Council.
B. Unconditional donations and grants accepted by the Political Bureau, provided they do not conflict with applicable laws.
C. Returns and profits from activities and events organized by the Party, as well as investments of its funds in legally permitted fields.

Article (54): Prohibition of Conditional Donations The acceptance of any donation aimed at influencing the independence of the Party is strictly prohibited.

Article (55): Bank Account All funds shall be deposited into an official bank account in the name of the Party.

Article (56): Financial Disbursement Financial disbursements shall be made exclusively through the joint signatures of the President and the Head of the Accounting Office.

Article (57): Annual Budget The Party’s fiscal year shall commence on the first day of January and conclude on the last day of December of each year.

Article (58): Budget Preparation The Accounting Office shall prepare the draft annual budget in coordination with the General Secretariat; it shall be presented to the Political Bureau for review and subsequently must be submitted to the National Council for ratification during its first meeting of the fiscal year.

Article (59): Financial Oversight When necessary, a contract may be established with a licensed external auditing firm to audit the Party's accounts.

Article (60): Integrity of Contracting Members of the Political Bureau and the National Council are prohibited from entering into any commercial or investment contracts with the Party for personal profit, in order to ensure the absence of conflicts of interest and to maintain the transparency of the Party’s financial resources.

PART NINE: DISCIPLINE AND THE ETHICS COMMITTEE

Article (61): The Ethics and Discipline Committee An independent committee shall be established, consisting of five (5) members, with the task of investigating violations and overseeing the implementation of the professional code of conduct.

Article (62): Violations A member shall be subject to disciplinary accountability in the following instances:

A. Violation of the Party’s Internal Bylaws or its political program.
B. Misuse of position or misappropriation of Party funds.
C. Engaging in conduct that damages the Party’s reputation or its principles.

Article (63): Disciplinary Penalties The Committee may impose the following penalties:

1. Notice (Admonition): For minor violations.

2. Warning: A formal notice of the violation and its consequences.

3. Suspension of Activity: For a period determined by the Committee.

4. Dismissal (Expulsion): To be finalized by a decision of the Political Bureau upon the Committee’s recommendation.

Article (64): Right to Defense No penalty shall be imposed on any member without a formal investigation, during which the member is granted the right to present their defense and evidence.

Article (65): Confidentiality of Investigations All disciplinary investigation proceedings are confidential and may not be disclosed except to the competent leadership bodies.

PART TEN: DISSOLUTION AND MERGER

Article (66): Dissolution of the Party The Party may be dissolved in the following cases:

A. By a decision issued by the General Convention with a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the members.
B. If the reasons for its establishment cease to exist or if it is impossible for the Party to continue its activities.

Article (67): Merger with Another Party The Party may merge with another national party that shares its principles, based on a proposal from the Political Bureau and the approval of the General Convention by an absolute majority.

PART ELEVEN: GENERAL FINAL PROVISIONS

Article (68): Amendment of the Internal Bylaws The provisions of these Bylaws may only be amended by a decision of the General Convention, supported by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the members present.

Article (69): Implementation of Decisions All decisions issued by the leadership bodies shall be binding on all members and sub-organizations from the date of their issuance or notification.

Article (70): Delegation of Authority The Party President may delegate some of his administrative or organizational powers to the Vice President or the Secretary-General, provided that such delegation is made in writing and for a specified period.

PART TWELVE: TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS

Article (71): Interim Authority The General Convention shall exercise the mandates and duties of the National Council until such time as the National Council is formally established.

Article (72): Exceptional Seniority Requirement Members who join the Party up until the date of (July 21, 2027) shall be exempted from the party seniority requirement necessary for candidacy for leadership positions. This exemption shall apply for one time only during the first electoral term, in order to ensure the recruitment of competencies during the foundational phase.

Article (73): Foundational Membership All signatories to the Party's establishment application, as well as those who join during the foundational phase, shall be considered active members enjoying full voting and candidacy rights immediately upon the acceptance of their applications, as an exception to the time-period requirements stipulated in the Membership chapter.

PART THIRTEEN: SUPPLEMENTARY FINAL PROVISIONS

Article (74): Code of Ethics The Political Bureau shall issue a "Professional Code of Conduct" that defines the ethical standards and behavioral rules that all members must adhere to in their political and social interactions.

Article (75): Administrative Regulations The General Secretariat shall be responsible for drafting the detailed administrative and financial regulations necessary to implement the provisions of these Internal Bylaws, subject to ratification by the Political Bureau.

Article (76): Effective Date These Bylaws shall enter into force as of the date of their ratification by the General Convention and shall supersede any previous internal regulations or instructions that conflict with their provisions.

Article (77): Extraordinary Powers In cases of extreme necessity or existence of a state of "Force Majeure" that threatens the Party's safety or continuity, the Party President, in consultation with the Political Bureau, shall have the authority to issue temporary exceptional decisions. Such decisions must be presented to the first subsequent General Convention for ratification.

Article (78): Party Seniority Party seniority shall be considered a weighted criterion in the event of equal competencies among candidates for Party or public offices.

Article (79): Interpretation of Texts The Party’s Legal Office shall have the exclusive jurisdiction to interpret the provisions of these Bylaws in the event of any ambiguity or conflict, and its interpretations shall be considered legally binding.

Article (80): Archives and Documentation All Party documents and minutes of meetings shall be preserved within the General Secretariat. They are considered "Party Secrets" and may not be disclosed or published except by an official decision from the competent authorities.

Article (81): Resignation Upon the resignation of the Party President or a member of the Political Bureau, written justifications must be provided. The resigning individual shall be granted a period of fifteen (15) days to rescind the resignation before it is final and accepted.

Article (82): Resolution of Internal Disputes All disputes between Party members or its bodies shall be resolved internally through the Ethics and Discipline Committee. Recourse to the judiciary is not permitted until all intra-party remedies have been exhausted.

Article (83): Final Approval These Bylaws are considered effective from the date of their ratification by the General Convention and shall be published on the Party’s official website.

Article (84): Conclusion These Internal Bylaws represent the foundational pillar for the Party's institutional action, aiming to achieve its political program and serve the national interest. All members pledge to uphold and defend these provisions to ensure the Party's progress and the realization of its goals for a free and democratic Iraq.

CONCLUSION

These Internal Bylaws, with all their articles and provisions, are not merely static texts for administrative organization; rather, they represent a living political covenant and a foundational pillar for a new era of national struggle. Through these Bylaws, the Party seeks to institutionalize political action and establish a model of transparency and democracy that reflects the aspirations of our people for a free and dignified Iraq. We pledge to remain faithful to these principles, and to ensure that the Party remains a fortress for freedom and a beacon for the civil state.

Iraqi Liberal Unity Party (ILU Party)

INTERNAL BYLAWS

First Amendment of the Internal Bylaws of the Iraqi Liberal Unity Party

Ratified by the General Congress On: December 18, 2025

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