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Title II: Central Committee

Título II: Comité Central

The National Governing Body
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Establishment and Authority

The Central Committee is hereby established as the national governing body of La Asociación Ñeta within the United States of America. It is the highest administrative and coordinating authority of the Asociación and is responsible for ensuring unity, structure, and adherence to the principles set forth in this Constitution.

Composition of the Central Committee
Art. 1. National Leadership Structure

The Central Committee leadership shall consist of the following positions:

  • The First (Primero / President)
  • The Second (Segundo / Vice President)
  • The Advisor (Asesor)
  • The Treasurer
  • The Secretary
  • The Sergeant at Arms
  • Three Vocals (Vocales)
Art. 2. Expanded Committee Body

The Central Committee shall also include representatives from every State Chapter (First, Second, Advisor, Treasurer, Secretary). These representatives collectively form the full Central Committee body.

Art. 3. National Committee Representatives

In addition to State Chapter representation, the Central Committee shall include the national-level leadership of:

  • The Disciplinary Committee
  • The Dialogue Committee
  • The Prisoners' Friends & Family Committee
State Chapter Structure

Each State Chapter shall maintain the following leadership positions: First, Second, Advisor, Treasurer, Secretary, and Sergeant at Arms. State Chapters operate under the authority of the Central Committee.

Purpose and Function
Art. 1. National Coordination

The Central Committee exists to coordinate, administrate, and unify all State Chapters across the nation, ensuring that the Asociación operates as a single, cohesive body.

Art. 2. Governing Authority

The Central Committee is responsible for all national decisions, policies, and directives affecting the Asociación as a whole.

Democratic Process and Voting

1. Agenda Formation: The leadership shall publish an agenda based on reports and proposals from State Chapters.

2. State Deliberation: Each State Chapter reviews the agenda and reaches decisions through internal voting.

3. National Vote: Representatives present state positions, and the Central Committee conducts a final vote.

Requirement of "Base y Fundamento"

All discussions, debates, and decisions must be grounded in base y fundamento—meaning reason, evidence, and principled justification. No member shall reject an idea arbitrarily or oppose a decision without a reasoned foundation.

Equality Within Leadership

Although leadership roles exist for organizational purposes, no individual holds authority above the collective body. All members are equal in dignity and voice. Leadership positions are roles of responsibility, not superiority.

Accountability & Authority

The Central Committee ensures national unity (Sec. 8). All representatives are accountable to their chapters and the Constitution (Sec. 8). Transparency is mandatory (Sec. 9). All decisions made through the democratic process are binding across all State Chapters (Sec. 10).

Adopted unanimously by the Central Committee · March 15, 2025