Joining the CPB

This Code prescribes the official rules and procedures for obtaining, maintaining, and terminating membership in the Communist Party of Binjing (CPB).

Eligibility

A candidate may apply for membership in the CPB if the following criteria are satisfied:

• The candidate is a registered citizen of Binjing.
• The candidate obtains three recommendations from current CPB members.

Only the Premier has authority to waive any eligibility criteria.

Application Procedure

1. The candidate contacts their Local Party Secretary (LPS), who then becomes their Mentor.
2. The Mentor verifies the candidate’s eligibility, ensuring all criteria have been met.
3. Upon successful verification, the Mentor submits the application and a written statement of eligibility to the Minister for Administration.
4. Upon receipt of these documents, the Minister for Administration registers the candidate as a Provisional Party Member and notifies the Mentor. This marks the start of the Provisional Membership period.

Provisional Membership

During the Provisional Membership period, the Provisional Party Member is expected to participate actively in Party activities and contribute to its objectives. The Mentor shall provide guidance regarding Party values, expectations, and modes of contribution.

Confirmation Vote

At the next General Session of the People’s Congress, but no sooner than two weeks after the start of the Provisional Period, the following procedure applies:

1. The Provisional Party Member introduces themselves and states their motivation for joining. They may present their contributions.
2. Party Members may direct questions to the Provisional Party Member.
3. The Mentor delivers a statement on the candidate’s suitability, confirms eligibility was properly verified, and makes a recommendation regarding membership.
4. The People’s Congress conducts a confirmation vote with the following options:
   • Accept: Admit the Provisional Party Member as a full Party Member.
   • Delay: Postpone the confirmation vote until the next General Session of the People’s Congress, no sooner than one week later.
   • Expel: Reject the application and expel the candidate from the Party.
   • Abstain: Formally abstain from voting.

The confirmation vote is resolved as follows:

• If at least two-thirds (2/3) of votes cast (excluding abstentions) are to accept, the candidate is admitted as a Party Member.
• If a majority of votes cast (excluding abstentions) are to expel, the candidate is expelled.
• In all other cases, the confirmation vote is delayed to the next General Session, but no sooner than one week later.

Failure to vote is not considered an abstention. Only explicit abstentions affect the calculation of acceptance or expulsion thresholds.

Resignation

A Party Member may resign at any time by notifying the Minister for Administration, who records the resignation and informs the People’s Congress.

Expulsion

The People’s Congress may expel a Party Member at any time by Simple Majority Vote. The Minister for Administration notifies the Member of expulsion and updates Party records accordingly.

All Party Members are expected to adhere to the values and objectives of the CPB and to participate actively in its activities. The People’s Congress has a duty to uphold these standards and remove Members who fail to comply.