For the Arena of Public Opinion Public Trust
Article I: Name
The name of this organization shall be Arena of Public Opinion Public Trust.
Article II: Purpose
This organization is established as a public trust for the benefit of all U.S. citizens, with the following purposes:
•.Civic Engagement: To provide a platform where U.S. citizens can organize, petition, and communicate with elected and appointed officials transparently and effectively.
•.Fact-Based Discourse: To foster honest and transparent public dialogue, enforcing strict honesty standards and fact-checking mechanisms.
•.Accountability: To hold public officials, pundits, and lobbying entities accountable through transparency and adherence to platform rules.
•.Public Oversight: To ensure that lobbying entities and political organizations are subject to public scrutiny as registered entities.
•.Education and Participation: To educate citizens about their civic responsibilities and empower them to participate in democratic processes.
This organization is formed exclusively for purposes consistent with a public trust under the provisions of Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Article III: Duration
The duration of the Trust shall be perpetual unless dissolved in accordance with Article IX.
Article IV: Principal Office
The principal office of the Arena of Public Opinion Public Trust shall be located at:
[Insert Address of Principal Office].
The organization may establish additional offices as needed, as determined by the Board of Trustees.
Article V: Trustees
•.Initial Trustees:
The following individuals shall serve as the initial Trustees of the Trust:
•.Trustee 1: [Name, Address, Contact Information]
•.Trustee 2: [Name, Address, Contact Information]
•.Trustee 3: [Name, Address, Contact Information]
•.Duties of Trustees:
The Trustees shall oversee the operations of the Trust, ensure compliance with its mission, and act in the best interest of the beneficiaries (all U.S. citizens).
Article VI: Membership
All U.S. citizens are beneficiaries of the Trust and shall be entitled to:
•.Full access to the platform and its features as constituents.
•.Privacy protections for personal information and interactions, except as otherwise specified for public figures.
•.Participation in public discourse, petitions, and voting mechanisms provided by the platform.
Article VII: Powers and Limitations
•.Powers:
The Trust shall have the power to:
•.Develop, maintain, and manage the Arena of Public Opinion platform.
•.Establish and enforce rules for honesty, privacy, and public transparency.
•.Accept donations, grants, and other contributions consistent with its purpose.
•.Enter into contracts, own property, and take legal action as necessary to fulfill its mission.
•.Limitations:
•.The Trust shall not engage in partisan political activities or endorse specific candidates.
•.Lobbying entities shall not interact with elected or appointed officials through the platform.
Article VIII: Financial Provisions
•.Nonprofit Status:
The Trust shall operate as a nonprofit organization and shall not distribute profits to private individuals.
•.Revenue Sources:
Revenue shall be derived from:
•.Donations, grants, and sponsorships.
•.System coin transactions within the platform.
•.Use of Funds:
All funds shall be used exclusively to support the mission and operations of the Trust.
•.Transparency:
Annual financial reports shall be published and made available to the public.
Article IX: Dissolution
•.Conditions for Dissolution:
The Trust may be dissolved only if it becomes impossible to fulfill its mission.
•.Distribution of Assets:
Upon dissolution, all remaining assets shall be transferred to a nonprofit organization with a similar mission, as determined by the Board of Trustees and approved by the beneficiaries.
Article X: Amendments
•.Proposal and Review:
Amendments to these Articles may be proposed by the Board of Trustees or through a petition signed by at least 5% of beneficiaries.
•.Approval:
Amendments require a two-thirds majority vote of the Trustees and a 30-day public review period for beneficiary input.
Certification
We, the undersigned, being the initial Trustees of the Arena of Public Opinion Public Trust, certify that the above Articles of Incorporation are adopted as of this day, [Insert Date].
Signatures
Grantor:
Name: ____________________________
Signature: _________________________
Date: _____________________________
Trustees:
Trustee 1: __________________________
Signature: _________________________
Date: _____________________________
Trustee 2: __________________________
Signature: _________________________
Date: _____________________________
Trustee 3: __________________________
Signature: _________________________
Date: _____________________________