Charter Draft

We, the people of this organization, adopt the following as our binding and guiding Charter:

FIRST:

The name of the organization is RPAC (su bject to change). We shall be a 501(c)(4) (or a 527 organization) (also subject to change).

SECOND:

The

period of its duration is perpetual.

THIRD:

Statement of Mission:

Improving our democracy by empowering everyone to participate. We will use t he Internet to fulfill our democracy's potential, increasing everyone's knowled ge base and confidence in the system. We advocate positions based on evidence and responsible discourse, not ideology and personal animus. We have formed this organization because we're ready for government to be of the people, for the people, and by the people.

FOURTH:

The organization shall be governed by a Board of Directors of twelve persons, consis ting of at least: 1.

President a.

The President will preside over the affairs of the organization as a whole. 2.

Treasurer a.

The Treasurer will ensure the safety of donations and the keeping of funds. When the treasury funds are idle, the Treasurer will have the responsibi lity of investing those funds at tolerable levels of risk. i.

Assets at tolerable levels of risk include: large-cap mutual funds, exchange- traded funds, investment-grade bonds, investment-grade bond funds. ii.

Investing in assets beyond those stated shall be determined by the Board. iii.

The Treasurer should prefer to invest in those firms which have demonstrated a dedication to social responsibility. 3.