What Did LRH Intend For The Governance Of Scientology Organizations?
Church of Spiritual Technology (CST)
Purpose:
To maintain the purity of the "religion of Scientology,"
which is not the same as the "Church of Scientology" *
which is not the same as the "Church of Scientology" *
Structure:
3 separate boards: trustees, general & special directors
- The board of general directors governs the affairs of CST
- The board of trustees elect/remove general directors of CST
- Acts of general directors need approval of special directors
- Trustees & general directors together can override disapproval
of special directors - Trustees and special directors are appointed for life
- Trustees alone can elect/remove a trustee
Powers:
Can buy the trademarks & Advanced Technology from RTC for $100, effectively putting them out of business
Religious Technology Center (RTC)
Purpose:
To maintain the ethical use of Scientology trademarks & Advanced Technology and to not permit their use in a way that damages the religion * or the repute of LRH
Structure:
2 boards: trustees & general directors
- No one board member senior to others (i.e., a "COB" is merely the admin for board meetings; not a mgmt position)
- Trustees elect & remove directors, who are responsible for corporate affairs
Powers:
Can revoke CSI's right to use Scientology trademarks & advanced materials
- No management authority over CSI or its lower echelons (e.g., OSA, etc.)
- No authority over Scientologists
Church of Scientology International (CSI)
Purpose:
To disseminate and deliver the Tech and be the ethics and justice authority over Scientology members and groups
- Responsible for getting the correct technology applied correctly
Structure:
2 boards: trustees & general directors
- Trustees appointed for life
- Sole purpose of trustees is to elect & remove general directors, who are legally responsible for the corporation's affairs
Powers:
Discipline, correct or expel Scientology members or groups
- ED Int., not COB RTC, is the senior management executive and convening authority for worldwide matters
RTC can threaten to or revoke trademarks
& Advanced Materials from CSI
& Advanced Materials from CSI
* “That is to say, the terms ‘religion of Scientology’ and ‘Church of Scientology’ shall be co-
terminal only so long as churches of Scientology continue, in the opinion of… the Directors
and Trustees [of CST] …, to espouse, propagate and practice the religion of Scientology.”
terminal only so long as churches of Scientology continue, in the opinion of… the Directors
and Trustees [of CST] …, to espouse, propagate and practice the religion of Scientology.”
– L. Ron Hubbard, Bylaws of CST, Article II (f)
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