Selected+extracts+from+the+SACP+Constitution



=SOUTH AFRICAN COMMUNIST PARTY CONSTITUTION=

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 * 6. BASIC ORGANISATIONAL PRINCIPLES**

6.1 To secure the unity and cohesion of the SACP, members are obliged to defend the SACP and to carry out its decisions. All decisions taken by higher structures are binding on all lower structures and individual members. Members shall have the right to pursue their views internally in the lead up to conferences or congresses with powers under this constitution to determine or reverse SACP policies. No groupings with their own discipline shall be permitted.

6.8 All structures of the SACP shall encourage the practice of constructive criticism and self-criticism in party structures.


 * 15. THE PROVINCIAL COUNCIL**

Between Provincial Congresses, the Provincial Council shall be the highest decision-making body in the province. It shall:

15.1 Consist of all members of the PEC, the chairpersons and secretaries of each DEC, and delegates representing each branch in proportion to its membership, ensuring a minimum of one delegate for each branch.

15.3 Fill any vacant PEC positions provided that these do not exceed 50% of the PEC.

15.4 The Provincial Council shall have the power to co-opt three additional members onto the PEC.


 * 23. DISCIPLINE**

23.2 (a) Disciplinary proceedings shall normally be conducted at the level where the alleged violation or offence took place, namely the branch, district, province or national.

23.3 (a) Any person facing disciplinary proceedings shall receive at least one weeks written notice of any hearing, as well as the basic allegations and charges against him or her and be afforded a reasonable opportunity to make his or her defence.

(c) No member shall be judged or disciplined without a proper hearing.

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 * //The full current SACP Constitution can be found//** **//here//**.