JLU 2001's founders are the group of writers who were with the group in the very beginning. While not holding any certain power or responsibilities on their own, they are recognized as elders to the group and therefore are the collective "second-in-command" to the EiC. The founders are:

a. All writers must subscribe to the JLU-2001 mailing list.

b. Non-founder writers new to JLU 2001 are required to do at least one anthology story before taking over or starting an ongoing series. A mini-series (3-6 issues) can be proposed in its place. If the new writer has done a fair amount of work elsewhere online, that can be used to bypass this "induction" period.

c. Writers with active projects should try to turn in issues on a semi-regular basis. We respect the fact that Real Life can creep in unexpectedly at the worst times, and that will always be taken into account. However, it is common courtesy to at least let the group and EiC know when there will be a lapse in output. If a writer goes long enough without writing that it becomes a problem for the group, the EiC may choose to remove him/her from their project(s).

d. Continuity is a very important part of any shared universe, and that is no different at JLU 2001. The point of continuity is twofold:

i. Pre-JLU Continuity. This is continuity established by DC Comics proper before our official cut-off point (JLA #4). Some titles may be allowed certain liberties as to when their continuity starts with permission from the EiC. Otherwise, Pre-JLU continuity is generally accepted and must be followed within reason.

ii. JLU Continuity. This is continuity established specifically in a JLU issue/title. Such continuity is just as important, an example being that if someone else became Green Lantern for a year, JLA would have to showcase that new person as Green Lantern.

While the editor will try to keep things organized and in-continuity, it is mainly the writer's responsibility to have a basic understanding and knowledge of both types of continuity.

e. Character dibs are to be sent to the editor and the JLU mailing list. To use a character already dibbed in an in-continuity story, the writer must get approval from the dib-holder for the character.

f. Original characters created for stories at JLU 2001 are the property of their creators and are under their complete control unless the rights-holders dictate otherwise. The same is true for creator-owned titles. Whether or not a title/character is creator-owned is decided by the creator in question and the EiC.

g. All stories are the property of their authors. If for some reason a writer requests his/her stories removed, the request will be honored, although if the stories in question had a heavy effect continuity-wise on later issues, there may need to be a compromise.