Membership:

Any male or female citizen at the age of 20 and who is from the religious or ethnic minorities mentioned in this statute can become a member in the General Board after filling in a special form. The followings conditions should be available:

1- Should have at least a certified high school degree or an equivalent.

2- Should be recommended by two members in the Central Committee.

3- Should comply with all the Council''s decisions and be ready to participate in the Council''s activities.

4- Should respect and abide by the statute and attend the regular meetings.

5- Should be active in the Iraqi political, social and cultural fields.

6- Should pay the due subscription fees.

Other organizations, commissions, gatherings, or persons who are interested in protecting the rights of minorities, can join the Council. The organizations nominate the persons who would like to work in the Council and register as members in the Council. Accordingly, they will have the same rights and duties.

More than one organization or person from other sects of the Iraqi society, who are interested in and work on protecting the rights of minorities, can be accepted as an associate member in the Minorities Council.