In pursuance of this object, and recognizing the obligation on each person to extend to others rights and freedoms equal to his or her own, Amnesty International adopts as its mandate:
10 - 49 groups:1 representative
50 - 99 groups:2 representatives
100 - 199 groups:3 representatives
200 - 399 groups:4 representatives
400 groups and over:5 representatives
Sections consisting primarily of individual members rather than groups may as an alternative appoint additional representatives as follows:
500 - 2,499 members: 1 representative2,500 members and over:2 representatives
Only sections having paid in full their annual fee as assessed by the International Council for the two previous financial years shall vote at the International Council. This requirement may be waived in whole or in part by the International Council.