The governance structure of the Family International as outlined in this document is an interim structure, in place from June 2010 until February 2011, at which time the new structure of the Family International will be implemented and reflected in this document.

• Chapter I: Regional Shepherds
• Chapter II: World Services
• Chapter III: Family International Directors

Chapter I: Regional Shepherds

Article 1

The regional areas will remain intact during the period of June 1, 2010, to February 1, 2011, during which time the existing regional shepherds are authorized by the Family International directors to administer all regional business and affairs, and to adjudicate disciplinary action within the region.

Article 2

A regional shepherd is responsible and/or has the authority to:

1. Give sufficient time, prayer, and attention to fulfilling the duties of his or her position promptly and professionally to the best of his or her ability.
2. Promote the Family International’s guiding principles as embodied in the Family International’s core beliefs, core values, and core purpose through his or her communications and actions, and use those guiding principles in his or her decision-making and when facilitating members’ mission-related efforts.
3. Administer services to members within the region, and contract individuals to provide those services, as may be necessary for the furtherance of the mission.
4. Communicate and work together with other regional shepherds to facilitate the progress and development of the mission within the region, promote camaraderie among members, and attend to the management of regional business and affairs.
5. Oversee a regional desk that will act as a contact point for members seeking help with reporting or other procedures, or who are in need of prayer or assistance.
6. Adjudicate in cases of loss of membership and excommunicable offenses, and revoke membership or administer excommunication when necessary.
7. Disallow an individual from becoming a member in accordance with the Charter of the Family International, “Chapter II: Membership, Article 3.”
8. Report to and counsel with Family International directors in matters relating to his or her duties as a regional shepherd.
9. Participate in the Family Policy Council as may be necessary.
10. Fulfill any responsibilities delegated to them by the “Handbook of Procedures of the Family International.”

Chapter II: World Services

Article 1

World Services is authorized by the Family International directors to provide administration and publication services to the Family International.

Article 2

The purpose of World Services is to:

1. Create materials that provide counsel, inspiration, and spiritual feeding for members and their children and teens.
2. Build and maintain Family International websites and online services.
3. Create mission-related materials that facilitate Family members’ mission activities worldwide.
4. Provide administrational services needed by members or the Family International organization.
5. Manage all tithes and offerings to the Family International.

Chapter III: Family International Directors

Article 1

Family International directors will direct the Family in matters of faith, policy, and administration.

1. The current Family International directors are Peter Amsterdam and Maria Fontaine.

Article 2

Family International directors have the authority and are responsible to:

1. Promote the Family International’s guiding principles as embodied in the Family International’s core beliefs, core values, and core purpose through his or her communications and actions, and use those guiding principles in his or her decision-making and when facilitating members’ mission-related efforts.
2. Provide direction, counsel, and spiritual guidance to the Family International.
3. Oversee the services provided by World Services.
4. Judge matters of Family International doctrine, which shall be reflected in the “Statement of Faith of the Family International.”
5. Determine the Family International’s values that shall be reflected in “Core Values of the Family International.”
6. Determine the mission, structure, goals, and policy of the Family International as they relate to the organization, and make subsequent changes to the Charter of the Family International and its supporting documents as necessary.
   1. Family International directors will consult with the Family Policy Council, which consists of the regional shepherds and administrative counselors, on matters relating to the mission, structure, goals, and policy of the Family International.
   2. Family International directors may appoint administrative counselors to propose Family policy and initiatives and to facilitate matters of international concern pertaining to matters of adjudication, public affairs, care of members, works, and other portfolios related to the core purpose of the Family International as needed.
7. Appoint or remove a regional shepherd, an administrative counselor, or those responsible for World Services.
8. Repeal a decision made by World Services, by an administrative counselor, or by a regional shepherd.

Article 3

In the event of the incapacitation, retirement, or death of either Peter Amsterdam or Maria Fontaine, or both, Family International directors will be redefined in accordance with “Procedure VII: Succession of Family International Directors” in the “Handbook of Procedures for the Family International.”