Section 1. Original members
The original members of the Fund shall be those of the countries
represented at the United Nations Monetary and Financial Conference
whose governments accept membership before December 31, 1945.
Section 2. Other members
Membership shall be open to other countries at such times and in
accordance with such terms as may be prescribed by the Board of
Governors. These terms, including the terms for subscriptions, shall
be based on principles consistent with those applied to other countries
that are already members