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FEZANA WORLD BODY WORKING GROUP

CONTENTS Presentation @ AGM.

(Pages 2-20) Official Notes – Mumbai Meeting.

(Pages 21-25) Joint Communiqué

(Pages 26-28)

Working Group Members Sarosh Collector

Khorshed Jungalwala (Chair) Farrokh Mistree

Gev Nentin Rohinton Rivetna

FEZANA AGM

Boston May 25, 2003

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1FEZANA World Body Working group

Firdosh Mehta Introductory RemarksKhorshed Jungalwala Outline of Session

Mumbai Meeting SummaryFirdosh Mehta Post-Mumbai London MeetingKhorshed Jungalwala World Body ConceptSarosh Collector WB - Governing PrinciplesFarrokh Mistree WB - Boards, Functions, RegionsRohinton Rivetna Joint CommuniquéSarosh Collector WG Accomplishments

Acknowledgments & Thank YouKhorshed Jungalwala Recommendation

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1FEZANA World Body Working group

Firdosh Mehta Introductory RemarksKhorshed Jungalwala Outline of Session

Mumbai Meeting Summary (pp.21-25)Firdosh Mehta Post-Mumbai London MeetingKhorshed Jungalwala World Body ConceptSarosh Collector WB - Governing PrinciplesFarrokh Mistree WB - Boards, Functions, RegionsRohinton Rivetna Joint Communiqué (pp. 26-29)Sarosh Collector WG Accomplishments

Acknowledgments & Thank YouKhorshed Jungalwala Recommendation

Q&A

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3WG - Recommendations

In light ofthe FEZANA World Body Working Group completing all three

mandates (that includes the publication of three reports)the outcome of the Mumbai Meeting in January 2003 a working draft of the proposed structure for the World Body being

built on the agreed to guidelines of the Mumbai Meetingthe likely acceptance by WZO, ZTFE, FPZAI and FEZANA of this

structure as a starting point to attain consensus

we, the members of the FEZANA World Body Working Group recommend

• that no mandate for continuation of FEZANA World Body Working Group is needed

• that it is time for the elected officials to take over.

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4Mumbai Meeting – Principal Outcomes

Hosted by – BPP … Minoo ShroffRepresented

FPZAI (India), FEZANA (NA), ZTFE (UK), AustraliaBPP Trustees (Four members of WZO. They attended wearing their BPP

Trustee hats and made no commitments on behalf of WZO).Iran, Pakistan, Singapore, WZO were invited but did not attend.

Sense of Meeting OneOne World Body with two independent arms …

Sense of Meeting TwoCoordinating Committee to get response from WZO …

Sense of Meeting ThreeFEZANA Working Group …

NotesAvailable in FEZANA WG Report Phase ThreeSee Pages 21 to 25.

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5Mumbai Meeting – Sense of Meeting OneOne World Body with two independent "Councils" be

launched simultaneously under one umbrella (WZO).Each Council to be totally independent of each other.One to be truly representative of Individuals. The other to

be truly representative of Federations.There will be no common boards, no common general

body.Both Councils to be registered separately as not-for-profit

organizations; not under Company's Act.The two Councils will exchange information, views and

recommendations which will be considered by the other Council with no obligation to agree or implement.

Objectives well defined in the original constitution of WCZF and the WZO 2001 … mechanism for resolution of differences should be spelled out.

Response from WZO sought by March 31, 2003.

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6Mumbai Meeting – Sense of Meeting Two

Coordinating CommitteeFunction To seek and develop response to the Sense

of the Meeting in Mumbai from WZO and the Federations. Provide clarification where necessary towards convergence.

Coordinator– Rohinton Rivetna

Members– Minoo Shroff (FPZAI)– Firdosh Mehta (FEZANA)– Dorab Mistry (ZTFE)– Rumi Sethna (WZO)– Rustam Dubash (WZO)– Dinshaw Tamboly (WZO)

NotesThe Committee has the power to co-opt others as necessary.Firdosh Mehta to brief WZO Leadership in London on way back to the US.

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7Mumbai Meeting – Sense of Meeting Three

Deep appreciation of the FEZANA WG is recorded. Their work provided a fine backdrop for this meeting.

The Coordinating Group members from various regions are encouraged to establish their own WG and are free, if they choose, to draw upon the expertise of the FEZANA WG.

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8Mumbai Meeting – Firdosh Mehta

“The concept of One World Umbrella will give us the best possible model and will comply with FEZANA resolutions. Since the Coordinating Group needs to work with WZO which includes elements of the WCZF2002 model the FEZANA WG is requested to continue in that direction and work with the promoters of that model towards supporting the activity of the coordinating group.”

Post-Meeting ContributionThe umbrella WZO can be registered in New York, the WZO (Individuals) in London and the WZO (Federations) in Mumbai.

From official notes dated February 7, 2003 of the Meeting of Leaders in Mumbai.

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9London Briefing (1)

February 1, 2003 @ Rumi Sethna’s HomePresent

Sammy Bhiwandiwalla, Rustam S. Dubash, Havovy Fernandes, Khurshid B. Kapadia, Dinyar Modi, Tehmi N. Patel, Rumi Sethna

Briefing• Firdosh conveyed Sense of Mumbai Meeting (see Note)• Made clear that the above was subject to WZO International

Board’s approval and any other approvals of ZTFE, FEZANA, FPZAI and others concerned.

NoteNo e-mail or minutes were received by Dorab from Farrokh Mistree when Firdosh briefed the WZO. Hence, Firdosh made the presentation based on his notes.

Source: Undated attachment to email titled World Body dated February 15, 2003.

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10London Briefing (2)

Action ItemsRumi and Rustam to contact Dorab Mistry & Minoo Shroff and

explain and get reaction to the idea of the two separate Councils as legal entities with the Nexus, which will be owned 50% each by the two Councils.

Nexus to be the common “One” World Body which will orchestrate the work between the two Councils, but have no voting rights. This Nexus to perform as an Executive Council with functional responsibilities only.

Rumi / Rustam to inform WZO International Board MembersFirdosh to inform Rohinton, FEZANA Executive and WG.Rumi / Rustam to check with UK Charity Commissioner.

Post Meeting NotesRustam Dubash to include Firdosh’s suggestions into the the latest

WZO draft (revised by WZO International Board in Sept 2002) and circulate.

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11World Body Overview from WZO – Rustom Dubash

International Zoroastrian Organisation (IZO)Registered in the UK as a company limited by shares.

Directors - 3-4 each from WZOI and WZOF.

Constitution simple - to co-ordinate activities of WZOC and WZOF.

Shareholding - WZOI and WZOF to have 50% each of the company.

WZO - Individuals (WZOI) (current WZO).Registered as a company limited by guarantee in the UK and registered as a charity.

Members: Individuals.

WZO - Federations (WZOF).Constitution to be decided by the Federations (non-charitable activities).

Registered: to be decided by the Federations.

Members: Associations, Anjumans and Federations.

NotesFPZAI India - yes in principle … concern with IZO being charged with

coordination. (Keki Gandhi and Minoo Shroff)FEZANA – looks promising … (Firdosh Mehta) ZTFE - seems workable, looks promising … (Dorab Mistry)

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12World Body Overview from WGIZO - International Zoroastrian Organization

Registered in New York, USA as a non-profit organization under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(C).

Board – Two each from WZOF & WZOI supported by an appointed Secretary

Constituents – Two autonomous arms WZOF and WZOI

Principal Function - Umbrella Organization

Ensures the autonomy of both WZOF and WZOI.

Ensures the autonomy of the Regions wrt religious doctrine, practice and functions.

Acts as a clearing house for issues that are not explicitly within the domain of WZOI and WZOF.

WZOI – World Zoroastrian Organization of Individuals

Registered in London, UK as a religious not-for-profit organization.

Membership: Individuals from within Regions and Emerging Regions.

Executive Board: President, VP, Treasurer, Secretary, Assistant Secretary.

Principal Function: Charity and Welfare of the global Zoroastrian community.

WZOF - World Zoroastrian Organization of Federations

Registered in Mumbai, India as a religious not-for profit organization.

Membership: Federations that represent various Regions and Emerging Regions.

Executive Board: President, VP, Treasurer, Secretary, Assistant Secretary.

Principal Function: Represent Zoroastrian organizations to the world at large.

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13World Body - Ideal Characteristics Summary

Principles we hold dear and wish to embody in the World Body.

Ownership/Representation – Allocation of Voice, Vote and Responsibility.

Organization - Conduct Business.Laws and Tax Exemption – Impacts type of

organization and where registered.Feasibility and Workability – At start and in

steady state.

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FEZANA AGM FEZANA AGM –– Boston. May 25, 2003Boston. May 25, 2003 Collector, Jungalw

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14World Body - Governing PrinciplesPrinciples - Long engagement before the consummation of marriage

Autonomy between two arms of World Body …Autonomy of religious doctrine and practices MUST be guaranteed for each Region …

Representation/Ownership – Allocation of Voice, Vote and Responsibility.Parity of voting WITHIN each arm and BETWEEN two arms of World Body if warranted in the future …Regions need to be clearly defined …

Organization – facilitate conducting Z community business.Checks and balances within each arm of the World BodyTransparency of operationsNo proxy voteUse of modern communication technology in operations

Laws and Tax Exemption – Impacts type of organization and where registered.

Feasibility and Workability – At start and in steady state.Overhead costs to be kept at a minimum

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15World Body – Governing Principles (2)Based on official notes dated February 7, 2003 of the Meeting of Leaders in

Mumbai. January 21, 2003. Keki Gandhi principal author.

One World Body with two independent entities, namely,WZOF – World Zoroastrian Organization of FederationsWZOI – World Zoroastrian Organization of Individuals

to be launched simultaneously under one umbrella, namely, IZO – International Zoroastrian Organization.

WZOF – Truly representative of Federations (a Federation of Regional Federations)

WZOI – Truly representative of Individuals throughout the Zoroastrian World.

WZOF and WZOI are autonomous and empowered to promote the needs of their constituencies as outlined in a Memorandum of Understanding.

IZO will in no way supercede, restrain or nullify any activities undertaken or decisions made by WZOF and WZOI.

IZO will serve as a fair and just arbiter in bringing about an equitable understanding in case of disagreement between WZOF and WZOI.

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16WG – Notes on What Follows on Slides 17-31Context• Let there be a long courtship between the two arms before the

marriage is consummated … Dorab Mistry. January 21, 2003.MindsetChances of a marriage in the future will be enhanced if:• The governing principles are clearly spelled out, understood

and accepted by all parties. • The structures of the IZO, WZOF and WZOI are

• correct (not flawed) at the start, AND• compatible with each other.

• Provision is made for continuous improvement of processes through• transparency of operation, and • periodic review.

What Follows on Slides 17 - 31Offered as a possible starting point by WG

• for FEZANA Member Associations to consider• for the elected leaders of FPZAI, WZO, ZTFE, etc. to

consider.

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17Executive Boards OPTION 1Executive Board – IZO

WZO – Federations WZO - IndividualsPresident PresidentVice President Vice President

Secretary – Appointed by the Presidents and Vice PresidentsConvening responsibility to rotate between Presidents

OPTION 2Executive Board – IZO

WZO – Federations WZO – Individuals

Two nominees of WZOF Two nominees of WZOISecretary – Appointed by four nominees

Convening responsibility to rotate between WZOF and WZOI

NoteCriteria for eligibility needs to be drawn up …

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18Executive Boards (2)

Executive Board WZOFPresidentVice PresidentTreasurerSecretaryAssistant SecretaryImmediate Past President

NotesCriteria for eligibility needs to be drawn up … reside within Region that is

represented, wear only ONE hat that of the office he/she holds; cannot represent Region if elected to be an officer, etc. …

Executive Board WZOIPresidentVice PresidentTreasurerSecretaryAssistant SecretaryImmediate Past President

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19Executive Boards - Terms & Election (3)

Members of Executive Board of WZOF and WZOITreasurer – Two three year terms maximum.Vice President – One three year term followed automatically by one three

year term as President.Assistant Secretary – One three year term followed automatically by one

three year term as Secretary.Immediate Past President – Ex-Officio / voluntary for three years.

Election GuidelinesTo be initiated in accordance with the constitutions of WZOF and WZOITiming – Simultaneous for both WZOF and WZOI

Year 1 – Vice PresidentYear 2 – TreasurerYear 3 – Assistant Secretary

No canvassing by members of the three Executive BoardsElection of Members of Executive Board

The Representatives of the WZOF and the WZOI in consultation with their constituency in their Regions will elect the Officers of their respective Executive Boards.

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20Functions Background – WZOF and WZOI

In WZO2001 Ltd functions for the two arms are listed:Functions 3.a through 3.g relate to the WZOIFunctions 3.h through 3.r relate to the WZOFThe preceding classification provided the basis for the next step.

We critically evaluated functions ascribed to each arm …Removed items that dealt with doctrine …Consolidated / reworded some because they were related …Noticed that there was commonality between some … assigned these

with a slight variance to WZOF and WZOI …

Possibilities follow …

The objectives have been well defined in the original constitution of WCZF and the WZO 2001 and any misunderstanding should resolved through amicable discussion.

Official notes dated February 7, 2003 of the Meeting of Leaders in Mumbai.

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21Functions Common to WZOF and WZOI

Communicate and act in ways that ensure the success of the World Body.

Work with the IZO on periodically reviewing and improving operating procedures to enhance the efficacy of the World Body.

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22Functions Common to WZOF and WZOI (2)

WZOFAt the request of the affected Region or emerging Region and recognizing the autonomy of Regions

WZOIAt the request of individuals or people who are not members of any Zoroastrian organization and recognizing the autonomy of Regions

• deal with matters pertaining to assets of defunct Zoroastrian organizations anywhere in the world.

• develop, promote and implement Zoroastrian well-researched and scholarly viewpoints on critical issues such as the environment, war, peace, human rights, human dignity, etc. that face humankind in the 21st century and centuries to come.

• promote educational, social, economic, cultural, and activities of importance to Zoroastrians.

• preserve houses of worship and learning, and other facilities relevant to Zoroastrianism, Zoroastrian communities, and the Zoroastrian priesthood.

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23Functions Unique to WZOF … PossibilitiesRepresent Zoroastrian interests in Governmental and

non-Governmental International forums and Regional forums, through its Member Regions.

Work with governments and international organizations to protect the assets, rights and interests of Zoroastrians anywhere in the world by partnering with governments and international organizations.

Encourage and assist the formation of global networks between not-for-profit Zoroastrian organizations to further entrepreneurship and charitable giving among Zoroastrians.

Coordinate a census of Zoroastrians throughout the world once every ten years.

Ensure that the World Zoroastrian Congress operates within the published and accepted Terms of Reference and work with the congress organizers to achieve success.

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24Functions Unique to WZOI … PossibilitiesUndertake activities deemed necessary for the social

amelioration or welfare of Zoroastrians in need. Provide financial assistance or other support for the

relief of sickness and medical treatment or care of Zoroastrians.

Encourage and assist the formation of networks within Regions between Zoroastrian communities to further entrepreneurship and charitable giving among Zoroastrians.

Encourage and assist Zoroastrian youth to achieve their potential through education and entrepreneurship.

Develop, maintain and publish an inventory of projects to uplift the economic, medical and educational needs of families and small communities.

Sponsor and nurture conferences, symposia and workshops that promote the socio-economic well-being of Zoroastrians within Regions and small communities.

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25Functions IZO … The Context• The prevailing sentiment (from the standpoint

of expediency) amongst the World Leaders is that at this juncture IZO should be the proverbial toothless tiger.

• In the opinion of the WG the IZO could in the long term provide a valuable asset in the life of the World Body...Dorab Mistry offers hope for the future … “Let there be a long courtship between the two arms before the marriage is consummated.”

Dorab Mistry. January 21, 2003.

• In the hope that marriage is the final outcome the possible functions for an IZO of the future are listed in the next two slides.

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26Functions Unique to IZO … Possibilities (2)Forum for communication and consensus …

Provide a forum for frequent, formal and effective communication between the leadership of the WZOF and the WZOI; facilitate continuing dialog between the leadership of both the WZOF and WZOI.

Clearing house for information …Receive and pass on for action requests to host World

Congresses. Receive and pass on for action requests for information from

the public.Receive and pass on for action applications to attain Region

status.Release call for nominations and election results.Etc.

Repository of information …Work with the webmasters of WZOF and WZOI to maintain an

effective website for the World Body.Be a repository of some records of both the WZOF and the

WZOI, for example, census, population statistics, medical and social trend statistics, etc.

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27Functions Unique to IZO … Possibilities (3)

Organize / facilitate periodic reviewsConstitution and By Laws once every 5 years– Account for shifting populations by redistribution of

Regions …– Identify and implement process improvements …– Etc.Census once every 10 yearsEtc.

NGO statusThe World Body needs to get NGO status in its own right … In the interim it could approach FEZANA to make use of

FEZANA’s NGO status at the UN to promote and protect the interests of the World Zoroastrian Community …

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28Formation of Regions … Possibilities (1)

Presence and ActivityThere must be clear evidence of a Zarathushti presence and activity within a particular Region.

Presence is demonstrated through the identification and verification of a minimum number of Zoroastrians within a Region. The minimum number of Zoroastrians needed to form a new region is a percentage of Zoroastrians represented in the World Body at the time of application. Example: Say there are 100,000 Zoroastrians represented in the World Body through say 4 Regions. Say we adopt the minimum necessary for demonstrating presence to be 1 percent. Then for a new Region to be created it must have at least 1000 Zoroastrians.

Activity may be demonstrated through the formation of Associations and a Federation of Associations.

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29Formation of Regions … Possibilities (2)

Shifting PopulationsOver time, it will be necessary to recognize new Regions and

disband old Regions. Once every five years the IZO will be responsible for(use facilitating) undertaking this activity.

Maximum Number of Regions• There is always the possibility of there being too many

Regions for the model under which the World Body would operate. Example: Say there are 100,000 Zoroastrians represented in the World Body. Theoretically, we could have 100 Regions. From the standpoint of efficiency it is necessary to place an upper limit on the number of Regions with a provision that this be revisited at least once every 10 years.

• Recommended number of Regions at start 10.

• Applications for New Region to go to the IZO. IZO to facilitatevetting and acceptance.

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30Founding Regions - Representatives & Votes

Region WZOF WZOIReps/Votes Reps/Votes

India 3/3 3/3N.America 3/3 3/3Iran 2/2 2/2UK / Europe 2/2 2/2Emerging Regions 1/1 1/1

Pakistan/MEAustralasiaFar EastAfricaEtc.

CommentPreceding is offered by way of example only.The ideal situation is that representation / votes is NOT based on population, membership or numbers.

Region Represented by• a Federation - 3 Reps/Votes• an Association - 2 Reps/Votes

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31World Body - Closing RemarksMany, many people have worked to make the World Body a reality.

The WG has offered a model for One World Body today. The WG hopes that the elected leaders will get behind this model and bring it to reality.

The WG hopes that after a long courtship between the two arms of the World Body a marriage will take place that will bring happiness to the community.

Chances of a marriage that will endure will be enhanced if:• The governing principles are clearly spelled out, understood and

accepted by all parties. • The structures of the IZO, WZOF and WZOI

• are correct (not flawed) at the start, AND• are compatible with each other at the start.

• Provision is made for continuous improvement of processes through• transparency of operation, and • periodic review.

• The elected leaders get behind what has been suggested by the WG.• The people who have been involved over many, many years put the past

behind them, put aside personal interests and look to tomorrow as a new beginning.

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32Coordinating Committee – Joint Communiqué Signatories

Minoo Shroff (President FPZAI), Keki Gandhi (Secretary FPZAI)Firdosh Mehta (President FEZANA), Dorab Mistry (President ZTFE)

Rohinton Rivetna - CoordinatorThe Mumbai Meeting …

Genesis and objectives … meeting through common consent … consensual development …

Sense of the Meeting …covered earlier by Khorshed (Slides 4 thru 7)London Briefing … covered earlier by Firdosh (Slides 9 and 10)

Why is it a Breakthrough and a Win-Win for All?The proposal outlined by Rustom Dubash respects the "Sense of the Mumbai Meeting" and offers a workable framework for Federations and Individuals to realise their goals under One World Body. (See Slide 11)

The concept of the IZO is quite acceptable as a body providing linkage between the WZO-I and WZO-F serving as the community's high-level guardian in a broad sense - its eyes and ears; while yet making sure that it does not impinge on the complete autonomy of the WZO-I and the WZO-F.

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33Joint Communiqué Next Steps– (2)Gain Acceptance from ConstituenciesIt is suggested that the WZO Leaders now begin to obtain

acceptance of this concept within their organisations and that the parties to this communiqué will also begin to seek acceptance ofthis concept within their own respective organisations.

Bring in Other Constituencies … those who were not present in Mumbai …

Develop New Charters …It now remains to finalise the charter of the WZO-F and to craft a new

charter for the IZO in conjunction with the leaders of the WZO. It is also a commitment that leaders of other regions will be invited to participate (as they were for the Mumbai meeting ) in the drafting of the charter of the WZO-F and the IZO. We shall draw on community resources in this mission.

Hold a Constitution Convention … in the not too distant future …Thank you … We thank all those who participated in this

momentous effort to bring our worldwide community closer together.

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34WG Accomplishments (1)

Phase One – Completed February 24, 2002Created Ideal Characteristics. Evaluated Models. Concluded

all models were feasible in varying degrees Issued WG Phase One Report … on FEZANA Web.

Phase Two – Completed May 24, 2002In-depth evaluation of WZO 2001 Ltd. Model Issued WG Phase Two Report … on FEZANA Web.

Phase Three - Target date June 30, 2003In-depth evaluation of WCZF ModelMumbai MeetingIssued WG Phase Three Report … will be on FEZANA Web.Outcome – One World Body Structure

Draft Constitutions and By Laws

Next Steps - RecommendationTo be undertaken by elected leaders of the World Zoroastrian

Community

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35WG Accomplishments (2)

Draft Constitution and By LawsTo complete its Phase 3 mandate the WG has prepared Draft Constitutions and By Laws for

– International Zoroastrian Organization (IZO)– World Zoroastrian Organization of Federations (WZOF)– World Zoroastrian Organization of Individuals (WZOI)

Comments• Material pertaining to IZO and WZOF is part of the WG Phase 3

Report and will be placed on the FEZANA Web.• Material pertaining to WZOI is available on request only.• WG makes clear that

• nothing cast in stone … • elected leaders to take it from here onwards …

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36World Body Honor Roll ...The WG acknowledges that many, many people have invested effort in bringing a World Body into existence before the WG was formed. Their contributions are herewith acknowledged ...

Burjor Antia, Mahiyar Ardesheri, Tehmtan Aresh, Sammy Bhiwandiwalla, Shahpur Captain, Dhunmai Dalal, Rusi Dalal, Adi Davar, Dolly Dastoor, Rustom Dubash, Malcolm Deboo, Dadi Engineer, Maneck Engineer Rusi Ghadially, Paurushasp Jila, Keki Gandhi, Jamshed Guzdar, K. D. Irani, Dinshaw Joshi, Silloo Kavarana, Mehran Khadivi, Filly Maravala, Farhang Mehr, Dinshaw Mehta, Firdosh Mehta, Dorab Mistry, Darayus Motivala, Framroze Patel, Rohinton Rivetna, Roshan Rivetna, Rumi Sethna, Minoo Shroff, Dinshaw Tamboly, Rustom Tirandaz, Kobad Zarolia, …

… and others we may have missed …

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37WG - Thank You

Framroze Patel for appointing us … giving us two mandates and then standing aside until requested to help by us … even today …

The FEZANA Member Associations for renewing the WG mandate for Phase 3 in May 2002 …

Minoo Shroff for inviting the FEZANA World Body Working Group to brief the assembled leaders in Mumbai on January 21, 2003 …

Firdosh Mehta for reading and developing an understanding of material and then taking steps to bring about one World Body.

Yasmin Pavri, Purvez Rustomji and their ZAH team for studying and understanding volumes of material and then putting their thoughts into tangible forms to make constructive contributions to the WG.

Rusi Dalal, Rustam Dubash, Keki Gandhi, Dorab Mistry, Rumi Sethna, Minoo Shroff, Dinshaw Tamboly for working with us in various ways …

Tehmtan Aresh, Dolly Dastoor, Kaemerz Dotiwala, Ness Lakdawala, for their various contributions …

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38Recommendation

In light ofthe FEZANA World Body Working Group completing all three

mandates (that includes the publication of three reports)the outcome of the Mumbai Meeting in January 2003 a working draft of the proposed structure for the World Body being

built on the agreed to guidelines of the Mumbai Meetingthe likely acceptance by WZO, ZTFE, FPZAI and FEZANA of this

structure as a starting point to attain consensus

we, the members of the FEZANA World Body Working Group recommend

• that no mandate for continuation of FEZANA World Body Working Group is needed

• that the elected officials take over on July 1, 2003.

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TO All participants at the Meeting of Zoroastrian leaders in Mumbai on 21st Jan 2003, chaired by Minoo Shroff

FROM Dorab Mistry <[email protected]> SUBJECT Meeting of Leaders. Notes January 21, 2003 DATE February 7, 2002. ATTENDEES

BPP Trustees: Minoo Shroff, Dinshaw Tamboly (all the time), Burjor Antia, Manek Engineer and Mrs Silloo Kavarana (most of the time) and Dinshaw Mehta and Dadi Engineer (part of the time). Note: Tamboly and Engineer wore their BPP hats; not WZO hats. FPZAI: Keki Gandhi (secretary) ZTFE: Dorab Mistry (President), Rusi Dalal (Past President), Malcolm Deboo (Secretary ) Kobad Avari (Social Secretary) FEZANA: Firdosh Mehta (President), Rohinton Rivetna (Past President). Australia: Delara Mistry from Perth, secretary of Western Australia Association. Invitees: Khorshed Jungalwalla & Farrokh Mistree (FEZANA WG), Roshan Rivetna and Bomi Patel (FEZANA)

OPENING COMMENTS FROM LEADERS

Rohinton … looking for breakthrough in spirit of understanding … Minoo … small community … speak with one voice … approach in spirit of understanding … looking

forward to hearing from all … particularly the FEZANA WG … appreciated fair briefings given to BPP by Farrokh on several occasions …time to unite

Dinshaw … one world body is essential … recommendation … join WZO and make changes from within … deep appreciation of work done by the FEZANA Working Group …

Maneck … we must work together, even governments are run by coalition, must unite Burjor … sink our differences and form one world body … Firdosh … FEZANA constitutions works well … key is to go forward on issues where there is

consensus and not on issues where is controversy - work for one world body… Keki … too much time has been spent in discussion ---believes in a body of bodies just as the FPZAI

functions – time to act … Khorshed -- FEZANA WG has remained scrupulously fair and made no recommendations Dorab … endorse what others have said … echo comment on great work done by the FEZANA WG --

we are not far from convergence – need to travel that extra yard to form a united single world body

PRESENTATIONS The presentations are available in a separate document. Mumbai – World Body Presentations.

Looking for the Nexus - Rohinton Rivetna; a brief history followed by some suggestions as to how to move forward in harmony.

FEZANA World Body Working Group Briefing - Khorshed Jungalwala and Farrokh Mistree. Testing Leadership – Three Options. Khorshed Jungalwala and Farrokh Mistree in their personal

capacity. The Key Point being two ways in which to achieve One World Body.

KEY POINTS OF DISCUSSION FOLLOWING PRESENTATIONS Discussion of Two Models

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Rusi Dalal … there are two models on the table … I would like to hear about the plusses and minuses of the two models.

Rohinton and Roshan … presented a summary. Roshan highlighted the areas where difficulties would

arise in a World Body based on 50:50 parity between Individuals and Federations Focus of Discussion (Khorshed's and Farrokh's presentation)

The Elected Leadership has to decide between three options: • Continue talking, caucusing, meeting, in the hope for a miracle breakthrough. • Pursue a One World Body outcome • Reluctantly pursue a Two World Body outcome. Khorshed and Farrokh (see Appendix A).

------------------------ Keki Gandhi … Let each Council ( Individuals and Federations ) start working loosely … Let each

Federation send activities to other Regions & WZO … ask for help from each other …There should be something to come out of this meeting ….

Minoo … need to move things from back burner to front burner … Firdosh … will have opportunity to deal with networking on Wednesday …many perceived

deficiencies of the WZO model can be and have been addressed already. Dinshaw (Puts on WZO hat temporarily) Explained where exactly the new WZO Charter stands. Upon

return of WZO Charter from lawyers the WZO Charter will be sent to Federations … if Federation will not join the WZO Charter will be sent to Associations with an invitation to join … unanimous decision of all 32 International Board Members of WZO. Between Individuals and Federations, 50:50 parity of votes was not negotiable.

Roshan … use today most effectively … look at the two proposals on KJ – FM slides closer … Zareen … Networking … simple solution form e-Group of this group … will help. What is the

expectation of each person wrt the World Body? Dorab … in context of second scenario ( two world bodies ) put forward by Khorshed and Farrokh he

looks forward to a long courtship between the WCZF and WZO followed by the consummation of marriage …

Dadi (WZO hat) … London meeting … Charter before London lawyers … decided not to discus changes … changes are substantial … will report back to WZO faithfully …

A breakthrough was achieved when it was mooted that both “ Councils ” could be launched

simultaneously under the WZO umbrella but with no overlap. Both would be registered separately, there will no common International Board and no common AGM. This breakthrough resulted in the following Sense of the meeting:

SENSE OF M EETING IN MUMBAI (1)

One World Body with two independent “Councils” be launched simultaneously under one umbrella (WZO).

Each Council will be totally independent of each other. One will be truly representative of individuals . The other will be truly representative of federations. There will be no common boards, no common general body. Both Councils will be registered separately as not-for profit organizations (not under Company’s Act). Each will be considered an independent arm of the WZO. The two Councils will exchange of information, views and recommendations which will be considered

by the other Council with no obligation to agree or implement. The objectives have been well defined in the original constitution of WCZF and the WZO 2001 and

any misunderstanding should resolved through amicable discussion. Mechanism for resolution of differences should be spelled out. We request a response ASAP but no later than March 31, 2003.

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SENSE OF M EETING IN MUMBAI (2) A coordinating group comprising of the following is appointed: Function: To seek and develop response to the Sense of the Meeting in Mumbai from WZO and the

Federations. Provide clarification where necessary towards convergence. Coordinator – Rohinton Rivetna Members – Minoo Shroff (FPZAI)

– Firdosh Mehta (FEZANA) – Dorab Mistry (ZTFE) – Rumi Sethna (WZO) – Rustam Dubash (WZO) – Dinshaw Tamboly (WZO)

Note – The Committee has the power to coopt others as necessary.

SENSE OF M EETING IN MUMBAI (3) Deep appreciation of the FEZANA WG is recorded. Their work provided a fine backdrop for this

meeting. The Coordinating Group members from various regions are encouraged to establish their own WG and

are free, if they choose, to draw upon the expertise of the FEZANA WG. COMMENT DINSHAW TAMBOLY AND DADI ENGINEER – BPP TRUSTEES / WZO BOARD

MEMBERS Both have participated in the discussion, have appreciated and understood the viewpoints expressed and will convey the same to the WZO International Body. Their participation in this meeting should not in any manner be deemed to be an agreement of the sense expressed.

COMMENT FIRDOSH MEHTA, PRESIDENT OF FEZANA The concept of One World Umbrella will give us the best possible model and will comply with FEZANA resolutions. Since the Coordinating Group needs to work with WZO which includes elements of the WCZF2002 model the FEZANA WG is requested to continue in that direction and work with the promoters of that model towards supporting the activity of the coordinating group.

FIRDOSH M EHTAPOST-MEETING SUGGESTION The umbrella WZO can be registered in New York, the WZO (Individuals) in London and the WZO (Federations) in Mumbai. Firdosh will discuss the Sense of this meeting with Rumi Sethna in London and will also try to liaise with Dorab in this context in London.

CLOSING COMMENT The particpants sincerely thank Rohinton Rivetna for conceiving and promoting this meeting, the BPP for hosting this meeting and Minoo Shroff for chairing the discussions in a manner that resulted in a harmonious and positive outcome.

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APPENDIX A - OPTIONS 1 Meeting of Leaders. January 21, 2003Meeting of Leaders. January 21, 2003

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Testing Leadership – Three Options

Khorshed JungalwalaFarrokh Mistree

Personal Opinions

Khorshed and Farrokh are grateful to have been invited by Rivetnas to the lunch on January 20, 2003. This is what they observed:

?? There is a strong sentiment for there to be ONE world body.

?? Dinshaw Tamboly and Dadi Engineer … the WZO Charter will be circulated to the Federations … join and make changes from the inside.

?? Keki Gandhi … the World Body should be a Federation of Federations … let WZO do what it wants … let us establish the WCZF.

2 Meeting of Leaders. January 21, 2003Meeting of Leaders. January 21, 2003

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Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland, 1865

“Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?

“That depends a good deal on where you want to go to,” said the Cat.

“I don’t much care where ---” said Alice

“Then it does not matter which way you go,” said the Cat.

“----so long as I get somewhere,” Alice added an explanation.

“Oh, you’re sure to do that,” said the Cat, “if you only walk long enough.”

Khorshed and Farrokh are not empowered by the WG to make following comments on its behalf. Khorshed and Farrokh, present the next few slides to foster discussion that might lead to a positive outcome from this meeting. At the end of this meeting we need to agree upon a direction in which to move. To articulate a plan of action we need a goal. To help you decide on a plan of action K&F identify three possible goals


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The Elected Leadership has to decide between three options:

• Continue talking, caucusing, meeting, in the hope for a miracle breakthrough.

• Pursue a One World Body outcome• Reluctantly pursue a Two World Body

outcome.

Comment – This is a test of leadership.

To help the elected leadership decide on a plan of action K&F identify three possible options or goals.

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Current WZO has to be part of the solution …ZTFE and FPZAI have to be part of the

solution too …COI & COF must exist under WZO 2001 Ltd.

umbrellaAutonomy of religious doctrine and practices

MUST be guaranteed for each Region.MUST be equity of votes between COI & COFMUST have Regions clearly defined …


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Region COF COIIndia 4 4Iran 2 2N.America 3 3UK /Europe 3 3Pakistan/ME 1 1Emerging Regions 1 1

Point 1 – Same number of representatives / votes for COF and COI. One representative one vote.

Point 2 – Same number of representatives for all except Emerging Regions. One representative one vote.

Dinshaw and Dadi have made it clear that equity of voting between Individuals and Federations is NON-NEGOTIABLE. If the representation was based on a Region instead of population or membership then the equity of voting between the two councils could be maintained. Africa and other areas with small populations would be grouped under Emerging regions.


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6Two World Bodies – WZO and WCZF

To maximize harmony and success … • Remove CoF from WZO2001 Ltd..• Modify name to World Zoroastrian Organization of Individuals

(WZOI) …• Sign memorandum of understanding …• Announce simultaneously launch of WZO and its two arms

WZO(I) and WZO(F), that is, WCZF …• Links form other websites would be to WZO and this would

link to WZO(I) and WZO)F) …

Potential benefits• Financial exposure within WZO lessened …• Clean decoupling of interests, activities, etc.• Lessen unhappiness and tensions …• Clearly stated memorandum will facilitate quick response to

crisis … WZO and WZCF will be in a position to react in keeping with the terms in the MOU.

There would be ONE World Body with two arms … When people log onto the WZO website they would see ONE World Body with two arms, namely, WZO (Individuals) WZO (Federations). In Dorab's words these two arms could have a long courtship before consummating the marriage. What do you think?

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TO WZO Leadership FROM Minoo Shroff President FPZAI

Keki Gandhi Secretary FPZAI Firdosh Mehta President FEZANA Dorab Mistry President ZTFE Rohinton Rivetna Coordinator

SUBJECT Joint Communiqué from Members of Coordinating Committee DATE May 24, 2003 This is a Joint Communiqué from the elected leaders from North America, UK and India who participated in the Meeting in Mumbai on January 21 and 22, 2003 to discuss the World Body issue and to map the way forward. This communiqué is intended as a joint and positive response by the leaders to the leadership of the WZO so as to move forward the very fruitful dialogue currently being undertaken. The Mumbai meeting was conceptualized and coordinated by Rohinton Rivetna, who has contributed vision, perseverance and countless hours of hard work. We are grateful for the venue and arrangements for this meeting hosted by Minoo Shroff, Chairman of the BPP, and his staff. The fruition of this meeting was underpinned by a detailed presentation on the various models for a World Body by Khorshed Jungalwalla and Farrokh Mistree on behalf of the FEZANA Working Group. There were articulate presentations also from Roshan and Rohinton Rivetna and explanatory statements from Dinshaw Tamboly, Dadi Engineer, Firdosh Mehta, Keki Gandhi, Dorab Mistry and indeed all the participants. After much open and frank discussion, as a consequence of the sterling and incisive work presented by the World Body Working Group, an Ad-Hoc Committee of FEZANA, Chaired by Khorshed Jungalwala, a break-through was achieved - a testimonial to the power of collective thinking in a congenial atmosphere. The Sense of the Meeting, faithfully transcribed by Farrokh Mistree instantaneously on the screen was as follows : One World Body with two independent "Councils" be launched simultaneously under one umbrella

(WZO). Each Council will be totally independent of each other. One will be truly representative of Individuals. The other will be truly representative of Federations. There will be no common boards, no common general body Both Councils will be registered separately as not-for-profit. organizations; not under Company's Act. Each will be considered an independent arm of the WZO. The two Councils will exchange information, views and recommendations which will be considered by

the other Council with no obligation to agree or implement. The objectives have been well defined in the original draft constitution of the WCZF and the

Memorandum of Association and CoF Clauses in WZO 2001; and any misunderstanding should be resolved through amicable discussion.

Mechanism for resolution of differences should be spelled out. We request a response ASAP but no later than March 31, 2003.

After the Mumbai meeting, two of the leaders Firdosh Mehta and Dorab Mistry briefed the ZTFE managing committee in London and subsequently, Firdosh Mehta briefed the WZO committee in London and in particular their leaders Ru mi Sethna, Chairman WZO and Rustom Dubash, President WZO . The warmth of the response from the WZO and their reasonable proposal prompted another meeting between Firdosh Mehta, Rumi Sethna and Dorab Mistry in London and led to a request to the WZO to present their proposal in outline format by 31st March 2003. These London discussions enjoyed the full support of Minoo Shroff and Keki Gandhi. The WZO proposal as set out by Rustom Dubash is included in Appendix A.

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The proposal outlined by Rustom Dubash respects the "Sense of the Mumbai meeting" and offers a workable framework for Federations and Individuals to realise their goals under One World Body. The concept of the IZO is quite acceptable as a body providing linkage between the WZO-I and WZO-F serving as the community's high-level guardian in a broad sense - its eyes and ears; while yet making sure that it does not impinge on the complete autonomy of the WZO-I and the WZO-F. It is suggested that the WZO Leaders now begin to obtain acceptance of this concept within their organisation and that the parties to this communiqué will also begin to seek acceptance of this concept within their own respective organisations. As regards the participation of other constituencies, at this point in time it is important to note that they were invited to the Mumbai meeting, and their absence at that meeting should not be construed as a negative stand on their behalf. It is the clear intention of the undersigned that if this Joint Communiqué will encourage the WZO leadership to proceed with obtaining approval from your Board, and thereby come close to the need to have another coordinated World summit in the near future, at a convenient location, then all constituencies would again be invited to present their views on the discussions, deliberations and decisions regarding the Charter of the IZO, the Constitution of WZOF and the related Memorandum of Association of the WZOF and WZOI with respect to IZO. It now remains to finalise the charter of the WZO-F and to craft a new charter for the IZO in conjunction with the leaders of the WZO. It is also a commitment that leaders of other Associations will be invited to participate (as they were for the Mumbai meeting) in the drafting of the charter of the WZO-F and the IZO. We shall draw on community resources in this mission. Knowing that there were many who made this outcome possible, express our inability to thank each and every one individually. We thank all those who participated in this momentous effort to bring our worldwide community closer together.

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APPENDIX A COMMUNICATION FROM RUSTOM DUBASH OF WZO

Dated: March 17th 2003 Dear Dorab, Further to our telephone discussion about 10 days ago, I am sending you a flow chart that Rumi and I have prepared. This is based on the discussion we had with Firdosh when he was in London. As requested by you it is sent on a non-committal basis and we at WZO would need to get international board approval for Rumi's suggestion. However, as the WZO international board have in Sept. 2002 approved the draft WZO 2001 constitution, for us to put forward another proposal makes no sense, if the Federations, Associations and Anjumans do not in principle agree to the structure in the flow chart. The flow chart can also be an inverted triangle, but I personally prefer it this way to show that there is a "unifying body" at the top. Please circulate to others as appropriate. May I wish you all a happy Nawroze. Warm Regards. Rustam

… Dated: March 18th 2003 Hi, To clarify the point on the Charity Commission. WZOI (the present WZO) will remain a charity. IZO will be a company limited by shares and will not be a charity and therefore no need for Charity approval. WZOI will own shares in IZO which will be allowed by the Charity Commission. In my personal view, the major regions need to be behind this proposal and the crux to their agreement will be an agreed constitution for the WZOF. This is for the Federations, Anjumans etc. to sort out and we at WZO will not interfere unless you want any input from us. Regards Rustam S Dubash

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WORLD BODY CHART

NOTED: The Chart indicates WZO-I = Current WZO

NOTED: This structure allows the two main bodies to conduct their activities independent of each other, but to have a co-ordinating body.

International Zoroastrian Organisation (IZO) Registered in the UK as a company limited by shares.

Directors - 3-4 each from WZOI and WZOF. Constitution simple - to co-ordinate activities of WZOC and WZOF.

Shareholding - WZOI and WZOF to have 50% each of the company.

WZO - Individuals (WZOI) (current WZO).

Regis tered as a company limited by guarantee in the UK and registered as a charity.

Members: Individuals.

WZO - Federations (WZOF).

Constitution to be decided by the Federations (non-charitable activities). Registered: to be decided by the Federations.

Members: Associations, Anjumans and Federations.

Documents

FEZANA · Registered in Mumbai, India as a religious not ... Long engagement before the consummation of marriage ... their constituencies as outlined in a Memorandum of