Organizational Design

The URI is a membership organization whereby members agree to act in accord with the Preamble, Purpose and Principles of the URI Charter. Each Cooperation Circle (CC) is a Member of the URI and defines its unique purpose and directs its affairs in accord with the Charter and Bylaws of the URI.

CCs are free to organize with other CCs for mutual benefit and coordination and form Multiple Cooperation Circles (MCCs). Likewise, MCCs can form together to form (MMCCs) in order to provide more extensive coordination around shared interests.

Supporting members and affiliates support the work of the international network of Cooperation Circles. The Global Council, URI’s governing Board, is composed largely of trustees selected by the URI Cooperation Circles. Trustees serve as exemplars of the core values of the URI and manage its affairs. Trustees are selected every three years.URI Bylaws, in accord with California statute for non-profit organizations, define URI’s operating principles and policies.