Governance and transparency

The rules governing decisions, finances and independence.

Clear references

Governance at the Bloc

The Bloc operates under Law 12-06, its statutes and the principles of democracy, transparency and accountability.

StatutesThe full text of the statutes, with index and search.Organisation chartThe governing bodies and their powers.Standing committeesThirteen standing committees serving the Bloc’s objectives.Wilaya coordinationsThe Bloc across Algeria’s 58 wilayas.Facts and figuresA live dashboard of the Bloc’s activities and presence.

Decision-making

Decisions by quorum and majority

General Assembly

Two-thirds quorum at first call; decisions by two-thirds of those present; casting vote of the president.

Executive Bureau

Meets at least monthly; two-thirds quorum.

Amending the statutes

Proposed by the bureau, approved by two-thirds of the GA, notified to the authority.

Register of deliberations

Deliberations are recorded chronologically and signed.

Financial provisions

Transparent finances, one account

The institution’s single bank account (art. 49)

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Resources: dues, income from activities and assets, gifts and bequests, fundraising (art. 48).
All resources are held in a single bank account in the institution’s name (art. 49).
No funds from foreign NGOs except under legally established cooperation with prior approval (art. 50).
A statutory auditor certifies double-entry accounts (art. 52).
Accounts and asset inventories from public grants are open to oversight bodies (art. 53).

Principles

Independence and constants

Freedom of opinion

Free expression is guaranteed in every deliberative session.

Democracy

Democracy governs every decision, as the statutes provide.

Independence and neutrality

No political, religious, trade-union or ethnic affiliation; an inclusive organisation open to all.

National constants

Commitment to the republican order, the 1 November 1954 Proclamation, national unity and the components of identity: Islam, Arabity and Amazighity.

Rule of law

Promote recourse to the law and support State institutions in stability, development and a strong home front.

Memory and participation

Pass on historical memory and encourage young people and elites to take part in elections.

The Bloc undertakes to have no political colour or partisan allegiance, and to remain an organisation open to all, independent and true to its principles.

— Article 57 of the statutes