WAOE consists of voting individuals and non-voting affiliates, so long as they fulfil obligations in proportion to their membership privileges. Those determined by transparent WAOE decision-making processes outlined in this document to be currently fulfilling their conditions of membership in good standing are hereinafter referred to as members. As these include equitability of access globally, the organization actively seeks to provide the benefits of WAOE to members in non-Western countries or where access to online education could be helpful but is limited or restricted. To help rectify inequalities in the global Internet infrastructure, varying membership categories reflect a degree of voluntarism. Memberships of individual and affiliate members are subject to periodic review, particularly where the pledge of volunteer service is accepted by WAOE sub-groups in lieu of membership dues.
Bylaws are to be policies established by the decision-making processes of the whole organization.
Article V. Officers and Sub-Groups of WAOE Section 1. The two are Organizational Committees and Content-Area Workgroups. Appointed Officers are individuals who agree to an invitation by a designee of the Coordinating Ring to provide needed advice or technical support, and join a sub-group of WAOE where their expertise is most needed. The Treasurer, Membership Chair and Executive Secretary work through their respective committees, in consultation with the President and the Coordinating Ring. The President oversees the Organizational Committees and presides over the parliamentary processes of the Coordinating Ring, while publicizing and representing WAOE to the world.