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	==Financial {{Edit}}p{{/Edit}}olicy==		==Financial {{Edit}}p{{/Edit}}olicy==
	The {{Edit}}<del>Financial Policy of the SCA shall</del> financial policies of SCA Ltd and SCANZ {{/Edit}}apply to the Kingdom of Lochac and to all groups within the {{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom. {{Comment}}SCA Inc Financial Policy does not apply{{/Comment}}		The {{Edit}}<del>Financial Policy of the SCA shall</del> financial policies of SCA Ltd and SCANZ {{/Edit}}apply to the Kingdom of Lochac and to all groups within the {{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom. {{Comment}}SCA Inc Financial Policy does not apply{{/Comment}}

Kerry McSaveney at 23:45, 28 August 2025

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	The {{Edit}}<del>Financial Policy of the SCA shall</del> financial policies of SCA Ltd and SCANZ {{/Edit}}apply to the Kingdom of Lochac and to all groups within the {{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom. {{Comment}}SCA Inc Financial Policy does not apply{{/Comment}}		The {{Edit}}<del>Financial Policy of the SCA shall</del> financial policies of SCA Ltd and SCANZ {{/Edit}}apply to the Kingdom of Lochac and to all groups within the {{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom. {{Comment}}SCA Inc Financial Policy does not apply{{/Comment}}

Kerry McSaveney at 22:25, 28 August 2025

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	==Financial {{Edit}}p{{/Edit}}olicy==		==Financial {{Edit}}p{{/Edit}}olicy==
	The {{Edit}}<del>Financial Policy of the SCA shall</del> financial policies of SCA Ltd and SCANZ {{/Edit}}apply to the Kingdom of Lochac and to all groups within the {{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom. {{Comment}}SCA Inc Financial Policy does not apply{{/Comment}}		The {{Edit}}<del>Financial Policy of the SCA shall</del> financial policies of SCA Ltd and SCANZ {{/Edit}}apply to the Kingdom of Lochac and to all groups within the {{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom. {{Comment}}SCA Inc Financial Policy does not apply{{/Comment}}

Kerry McSaveney: /* Reporting */

2025-08-28T09:31:23Z

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	#Incipient groups without bank accounts shall report through their supervising group.		#Incipient groups without bank accounts shall report through their supervising group.
	#Persons who pay no entry fee {{Edit}}<del>may be</del> are{{/Edit}} exempted from {{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom {{Edit}}l{{/Edit}}evy and SCANZ {{Edit}}e{{/Edit}}vent {{Edit}}m{{/Edit}}embership {{Edit}}fees{{/Edit}}. {{Comment}}They still need event membership - it's just free for free events.{{/Comment}}		#Persons who pay no entry fee {{Edit}}<del>may be</del> are{{/Edit}} exempted from {{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom {{Edit}}l{{/Edit}}evy and SCANZ {{Edit}}e{{/Edit}}vent {{Edit}}m{{/Edit}}embership {{Edit}}fees{{/Edit}}. {{Comment}}They still need event membership - it's just free for free events.{{/Comment}}
	===Reporting===		==={{Edit}}<del>Reporting</del>Remittance{{/Edit}}===
	#At the end of every quarter (September, December, March, June), the funds collected by the group shall be remitted in accordance with the requirements of the Chancellor of the Exchequer.		#At the end of every quarter (September, December, March, June), the funds collected by the group shall be remitted in accordance with the requirements of the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

	===Currency===		===Currency===
	#Groups in Australia are required to calculate their amounts and remit funds in Australian dollars.		#Groups in Australia are required to calculate their amounts and remit funds in Australian dollars.
	#Groups in New Zealand are required to calculate their amounts and remit funds in New Zealand dollars (on a dollar for dollar basis).		#Groups in New Zealand are required to calculate their amounts and remit funds in New Zealand dollars (on a dollar for dollar basis).

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{{ChapterInfo|Draft Kingdom Law|7|Finances}}
==Financial {{Edit}}p{{/Edit}}olicy==
The {{Edit}}<del>Financial Policy of the SCA shall</del> financial policies of SCA Ltd and SCANZ {{/Edit}}apply to the Kingdom of Lochac and to all groups within the {{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom. {{Comment}}SCA Inc Financial Policy does not apply{{/Comment}}
==Financial {{Edit}}r{{/Edit}}eporting==
===Groups reporting to the {{Edit}}<del>Lochac</del> Chancellor of the{{/Edit}} Exchequer===
====Australia====
#Every Australian group shall report annually to the Chancellor of the Exchequer's Deputy for Australia, by 31st January, on the monies and properties they held for their group or the SCA during the previous Australian financial year
#Failure to so report without appropriate explanation is ground for the Chancellor {{Edit}}of the Exchequer{{/Edit}} to suspend the responsible officer in that group.
#Failure to so report within a further month without appropriate explanation is ground for the Chancellor {{Edit}}of the Exchequer{{/Edit}} to request the Crown to place the group in abeyance.
====New Zealand====
#Every New Zealand group shall report annually to the Chancellor of the Exchequer's Deputy for New Zealand, by 30th of April, on the monies and properties they held for their group or the SCA during the previous New Zealand financial year.
#Failure to so report without appropriate explanation is ground for the Chancellor {{Edit}}of the Exchequer{{/Edit}} to suspend the responsible officer in that group.
#Failure to so report within a further month without appropriate explanation is ground for the Chancellor {{Edit}}of the Exchequer{{/Edit}} to request the Crown to place the group in abeyance.
===The {{Edit}}<del>Lochac</del> Chancellor of the{{/Edit}}Exchequer===
====Australian Report====
#The {{Edit}}<del>Lochac</del> Chancellor of the{{/Edit}}Exchequer must report to the SCA Ltd{{Edit}}<del>. (Australia)</del>{{/Edit}} Treasurer{{Edit}},<del> and</del>{{/Edit}} the Crown {{Edit}}and the Kingdom Seneschal {{/Edit}}every year by the last day of February, on the monies and properties of Australian branches of the Kingdom of Lochac. {{Comment}}Why would KS only get a report on NZ?{{/Comment}}
#Failure to so report without appropriate explanation is grounds for {{Edit}}<del>the Crown</del> the Board of SCA Ltd and Committee of SCANZ{{/Edit}} to suspend {{Edit}}<del>the <del>Exchequer</del>{{/Edit}} or remove the {{Edit}}Chancellor of the{{/Edit}} Exchequer from {{Edit}}o{{/Edit}}ffice.
====New Zealand Report====
#The {{Edit}}<del>Lochac</del> Chancellor of the{{/Edit}} Exchequer must report to the {{Edit}}SCANZ Treasurer, the {{/Edit}} Crown and the Kingdom Seneschal every year by the 31st of May on the monies and properties of New Zealand branches of the Kingdom of Lochac.
#Failure to so report without appropriate explanation is grounds for {{Edit}}<del>the Crown</del> the Board of SCA Ltd and Committee of SCANZ{{/Edit}} to suspend {{Edit}}<del>the <del>Exchequer</del>{{/Edit}} or remove the {{Edit}}Chancellor of the{{/Edit}} Exchequer from {{Edit}}o{{/Edit}}ffice.
====Kingdom financial summary in Pegasus====
#The office of the Chancellor of the Exchequer must publish in each July issue of Pegasus a summary report (e.g. one page per country) of the {{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom's account balances and overall income/expenditure covering the most recent financial year for each country, alongside comparable figures from the previous year.
#This summary should cover all accounts held by the {{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom in any country.
#As the {{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom is not a legal entity, and exists in multiple legal jurisdictions, these reports are for the information of the {{Edit}}p{{/Edit}}opulace only.
#They do not constitute legal, financial, or regulatory reporting.
===Failure to Report===
#Should it become apparent that the {{Edit}}<del>Lochac</del> Chancellor of the{{/Edit}} Exchequer is unable or unwilling to produce a financial report for a given financial year, then {{Edit}}<del>the Crown will consult with the SCA Treasurer and the Seneschal, and immediately appoint a person who is capable and willing to report on the finances of the Kingdom</del>, the Board of SCA Ltd and Committee of SCANZ may remove them from office and appoint another person.{{/Edit}} {{Comment}}Exchequer is appointed by SCA Ltd and SCANZ{{Comment}}
#{{Edit}}<del>This person</del>Their deputy{{/Edit}} shall perform the duties of the office of {{Edit}}Chancellor of the{{/Edit}} Exchequer until a permanent replacement is found.</del>{{/Edit}}
#{{Edit}}<del>The requirements of Article IV Section 6 may be temporarily waived by the Crown for this purpose.</del>{{/Edit}} {{Comment}}Exchequer is appointed by SCA Ltd and SCANZ, and the requirements are not waivable.{{/Comment}}
#Should it be apparent that a group within the {{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom is unable or unwilling to report, then this should be communicated by the {{Edit}}<del>Lochac</del> Chancellor of the{{/Edit}} Exchequer to the {{Edit}}<del>SCA</del> relevant corporate{{/Edit}} Treasurer.
#The provisions of {{Edit}}<del>the SCA</del> SCANZ's constitution and SCA Ltd's{{/Edit}} financial policy will then apply, including placing the group in abeyance{{Edit}}<del> for up to 1 year</del>.{{/Edit}} {{Comment}}There's no time limit on this.{{/Comment}}
==Council of the Purse==
#There shall be a Council of the Purse, consisting of the Crown (or Regent), the Kingdom Seneschal, the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Deputy to the Chancellor of the Exchequer (AUS/NZ) to determine matters of general finance and the distribution of funds during the reign.
#For the Council to make a decision, the members of the Council must be unanimously in agreement.
#The Council of the Purse is responsible for approving the budget bid for every Crown event and {{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom expenditure.
#The Heirs shall be made party to discussions of the council, but not have a vote.
==Levies {{Edit}}o{{/Edit}}n {{Edit}}e{{/Edit}}vents==
==={{Edit}}<del>Events Definition</del>General{{/Edit}}===
{{Comment}} Don't try to redefine events, just exclude the ones that don't need to pay. {{/Comment}}
#{{Edit}}<del>For the purposes of the Kingdom Levy, SCA Ltd Event Membership, and SCANZ Event Membership, the word "event" refers to tournaments, feasts, and other activities whereby participants can display the results of their research into the culture and technology of the period in an environment which evokes the atmosphere of the pre-17th century world.</del>{{/Edit}}
#{{Edit}}<del>It also refers to educational activities involving either one-time classes or ongoing Kingdom university organizations.</del>{{/Edit}}
#{{Edit}}<del>All Kingdom events must be sponsored by official branches of the Kingdom, publicized at least to the members of that branch, and conducted according to Kingdom rules.</del>{{/Edit}}
#{{Edit}}<del>It excludes activities such as regular fighter practices, group business meetings, and informal classes.</del>{{/Edit}}
#{{Edit}}<del>If there is doubt as to whether an activity is an "event" according to these definitions, then the decision shall be made by the Kingdom Seneschal.</del>{{/Edit}}
#{{Edit}}For the purposes of the kingdom event levy, SCA Ltd event membership and SCANZ event membership fees, regular activities such as fighter practices, group business meetings and informal classes are excluded from requiring collection of fees and levies.{{/Edit}}
===Kingdom {{Edit}}e{{/Edit}}vent {{Edit}}l{{/Edit}}evy ===
#Each group in the Kingdom of Lochac shall contribute to the {{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom funds.
#For every day (up to a maximum of 5 days) of every event held, $1 from every person 18 years or older attending the event that day shall be collected.
===SCA Ltd {{Edit}}e{{/Edit}}vent {{Edit}}m{{/Edit}}emberships===
#{{Edit}}<del>The </del>{{/Edit}}SCA Ltd requires that Australian-based groups collect and remit funds for event memberships for persons who are not full members of the SCA in any country.
#For every event held, from every non-member, adult or minor, attending the event, a fee as prescribed by SCA Ltd shall be collected.
#Australian-based groups must report the number of, but not collect the fee from, any members of SCA Ltd affiliated organisations such as SCANZ or SCA Inc attending their events.
===SCANZ {{Edit}}e{{/Edit}}vent {{Edit}}m{{/Edit}}emberships===
#{{Edit}}<del>The </del>{{/Edit}}SCANZ requires that New Zealand-based groups collect and remit funds for event memberships for persons who are not full members of the SCA in any country.
#For every event held, from every non-member 18 years or older attending the event, a {{Edit}}<del>$2</del>{{/Edit}} fee {{Edit}}as prescribed by SCANZ{{/Edit}} shall be collected.
===Exceptions===
#College groups are exempt from the requirement to collect or remit {{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom {{Edit}}l{{/Edit}}evy or SCANZ {{Edit}}e{{/Edit}}vent {{Edit}}m{{/Edit}}embership{{Edit}}<del>s</del> fees{{/Edit}}. {{Comment}} AUS colleges are under SCA Ltd's insurance so need to pay?{{/Comment}}
#Incipient groups without bank accounts shall report through their supervising group.
#Persons who pay no entry fee {{Edit}}<del>may be</del> are{{/Edit}} exempted from {{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom {{Edit}}l{{/Edit}}evy and SCANZ {{Edit}}e{{/Edit}}vent {{Edit}}m{{/Edit}}embership {{Edit}}fees{{/Edit}}. {{Comment}}They still need event membership - it's just free for free events.{{/Comment}}
===Reporting===
#At the end of every quarter (September, December, March, June), the funds collected by the group shall be remitted in accordance with the requirements of the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
===Currency===
#Groups in Australia are required to calculate their amounts and remit funds in Australian dollars.
#Groups in New Zealand are required to calculate their amounts and remit funds in New Zealand dollars (on a dollar for dollar basis).

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Kerry McSaveney: /* Reporting */