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constitution.gif (15502 bytes) The Law of Order

 

Preamble - - In accordance with The Creed, we the founding members of the Champions of Order, do hereby declare this Law to hold supreme over the members of the said guild, and to guide its members in the application of Justice, enhancement of Truth, and support of the rightful Order of Norrath.

Article I

There shall be created three separate entities that shall govern the Laws of the Champions of order. First, the members of the guild shall constitute a legislative body. Second, The Council shall be installed as an executive body. Third, in possible instances of misconduct, there shall be created a Council of Judges, whose number shall be determined by The Council, and whose membership shall be determined by a vote of the body as a whole.

Article II

Section I - - The members, being the voting body of the guild, shall be responsible for the propositions of all additions, changes, or detractions of the Law. Any member with the support of two or more members may put forth any proposition at any scheduled meeting. A member will first put forth the motion, with a call immediately afterwards for additional support. As soon as two additional members have approved of the motion, there will be discussion of the subject. This motion will then be tabled until the next scheduled meeting, where the guild as a whole shall vote. All votes, excepting those specified otherwise, shall be acceptable by a simple majority. Thereafter, it will be submitted to The Council.

Section II - - If any change to membership or an Amendment to the Law is rejected by The Council, it will then be resubmitted to the body of the guild for a vote. If in the results of that vote, four of five members support the change, the change shall be implemented over the objections of The Council.

Section III - - The body of the guild shall, at certain times, be asked to add membership to the guild. In all issues of new membership, this shall be done in the same manner as any other change in the Law. If a former member wishes to be considered for re-admittance to the guild, they may petition The Council to do so. Upon approval of The Council, there will be a vote requiring aye votes of two-thirds of the members of the general body.

Section IV - - The body of the guild shall, from time to time, be asked to vote on such issues as council membership. This procedure will be initiated by The Council.

Section V - - When a Council of Judges has been called, the body of the guild will vote upon the possible members that are submitted to them by The Council. Every member will be able to vote for three of the submitted names. Those who receive the highest number of votes shall be named to the Council of Judges.

Article III

Section I - - The Council will be made up of an odd number of members, not less than 5. Any new members, or changes to The Council will be initiated and approved by the currently sitting council before being submitted to the body of the guild as a whole. The initial membership shall be as listed; Cacha, Lemual, VACANT, Atheneza, and Cerdian. Members of The Council will be added as necessary.

Section II - - When dealing with issues concerning changes in the Law or initial membership in the guild, The Council will hold a vote upon all issues that the body of the guild submits to them. If a majority of the council vote aye, the issue will pass.

Section III - - When a former member petitions for re-admittance to the guild, each member of The Council shall require a quest of the petitioner. This quest shall not be one of personal gain for the council member, and shall be completed before The Council will take further action upon their request. The Council will then hold a vote requiring a unanimous affirmative response. The issue will then be submitted to the body of the guild as a whole.

Section IV - - All members of The Council are members of the body of the guild as a whole. They are also responsible to uphold and obey all Laws the same as all other members.

Section V - - If it becomes necessary for a Council of Judges to be convened, The Council will decide and vote upon the number of Judges necessary for the completion of the trial. The Council will then submit a number of names that is at least two more than the agreed upon number to the body of the guild to be voted upon.

Section VI - - All members of The Council are Officers of the Guild. Whoever is present may be called upon to perform any already agreed upon action. These actions include the adding of members, the removal of members, petitions for re-admittance, calls for a Council of Judges, and items that need to be added to the agenda of the next scheduled meeting.

Article IV

Section I - - If a Council of Judges is called for and voted into office, the first order of business shall be a private vote amongst themselves that determines a Chief Judge. That person shall organize and preside over the trial and all activities included.

Section II - - The Chief Judge shall schedule a time where all Judges and persons involved in the situation can be present. If the defendant refuses to allow a time for trial, they will be tried without their presence.

Section III - - After the trial, the Judges shall retire to an outside chat room that is secured by a password. They shall then deliberate upon the charges and evidence at hand. They will then hold a vote hinging upon guilt or innocence. This will then be reported to The Council for action in accordance with the requirements that are written in the law.

Section IV - - Upon completion of the trial, all Judges will be released of their duties.

Article V

Section I - - All Specific Laws of the Champions of Order will be voted upon in the initial meetings of the guild. They will be written and added as Amendments to the Law.