Section 1. Function and Powers
MESJ conferences serve as MESJ's primary governing body at the global level. These conferences are empowered to do the following:

• Adopt or amend MESJ resolutions.
• Make amendments to the MESJ bylaws.
• Organize or sponsor activities in the name of MESJ (rather than in the name of a local chapter).
• Authorize MESJ to affiliate with other organizations or causes.
• Appoint members to serve as Secretary-Treasurer, Public Liaison, and Media Director.
• Appoint other officers as deemed necessary.

Section 2. Frequency
MESJ conferences must be held at least annually. Conferences may be convened more frequently as deemed necessary.

Section 3. Participation
All MESJ members, wherever they live, are encouraged to participate in MESJ conferences. Members may submit resolutions or amendments by email, but only members in attendance have the power to block resolutions (as part of MESJ's consensus decision making process).

Section 4. Decision Making
Decision making at MESJ conferences is by consensus; however, a supermajority of three quarters of those present at a MESJ conference can vote to make a decision by a different means. Decisions made at a MESJ conference are binding on all members and on all local chapters.