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Kerry McSaveney: Approved at August 2025 AGM

2025-08-15T20:24:48Z

Approved at August 2025 AGM

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	{{ChapterInfo\|SCANZ ~~Draft~~ Constitution handbook\|6\|Officers}}		{{ChapterInfo\|SCANZ Constitution handbook\|6\|Officers}}
	==Qualifications of officers==		==Qualifications of officers==
	#Every '''officer''' must be a natural person who -		#Every '''officer''' must be a natural person who -

Kerry McSaveney at 20:24, 15 August 2025

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Kerry McSaveney at 20:22, 15 August 2025

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	##provide pastoral care to '''members''' of their barony.		##provide pastoral care to '''members''' of their barony.
	##perform actions delegated to them by the '''Crown'''.		##perform actions delegated to them by the '''Crown'''.

	~~=====<del>''Account authorisers''</del>=====~~
	~~#<del>''There must be at least 3 individuals from the '''branch''' who can authorise payments from a '''branch's''' sub-account.''</del>~~
	##<del>''One must be the '''branch seneschal''' and one must be the '''branch reeve''' unless they reside at the same address, or are immediate family, in which case another person from the '''branch''' must be appointed.''</del>
	~~##<del>''One other eligible person from the '''branch''' must be appointed who does not reside at the same address or be immediate family of the other authorisers.''</del>~~

	==Election or appointment of officers==		==Election or appointment of officers==
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	##A '''branch reeve''' is appointed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in consultation with the outgoing '''branch reeve''' and '''branch seneschal'''.		##A '''branch reeve''' is appointed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in consultation with the outgoing '''branch reeve''' and '''branch seneschal'''.
	##'''Baron and/or baroness''' are appointed by the '''Crown''', in consultation with the outgoing '''baron and baroness''' and local '''members'''.		##'''Baron and/or baroness''' are appointed by the '''Crown''', in consultation with the outgoing '''baron and baroness''' and local '''members'''.
	~~##<del>'''''Account signatories''' are appointed by the '''SCANZ treasurer''', in consultation with the '''branch seneschal''' and '''branch reeve'''.''</del>~~

	==Term==		==Term==

David Maclagan: /* Baron and/or Baroness */ Fixes strikeout formatting

2025-08-12T08:16:37Z

Baron and/or Baroness: Fixes strikeout formatting

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	##perform actions delegated to them by the '''Crown'''.		##perform actions delegated to them by the '''Crown'''.

	~~<del>~~=====''Account authorisers''=====~~</del>~~		=====<del>''Account authorisers''</del>=====
	#<del>''There must be at least 3 individuals from the '''branch''' who can authorise payments from a '''branch's''' sub-account.''		#<del>''There must be at least 3 individuals from the '''branch''' who can authorise payments from a '''branch's''' sub-account.''</del>
	##''One must be the '''branch seneschal''' and one must be the '''branch reeve''' unless they reside at the same address, or are immediate family, in which case another person from the '''branch''' must be appointed.''		##<del>''One must be the '''branch seneschal''' and one must be the '''branch reeve''' unless they reside at the same address, or are immediate family, in which case another person from the '''branch''' must be appointed.''</del>
	##''One other eligible person from the '''branch''' must be appointed who does not reside at the same address or be immediate family of the other authorisers.''</del>		##<del>''One other eligible person from the '''branch''' must be appointed who does not reside at the same address or be immediate family of the other authorisers.''</del>

	==Election or appointment of officers==		==Election or appointment of officers==

Kerry McSaveney: /* Conflicts of interest */

2025-08-11T06:31:32Z

Conflicts of interest

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	==Conflicts of interest==		==Conflicts of interest==
	#An '''officer''' or member of a sub-committee who is an '''interested member''' in respect of any '''matter''' being considered by '''''SCANZ''''', must disclose details of the nature and extent of the interest (including any monetary value of the interest if it can be quantified) -		#An '''officer''' or member of a sub-committee who is an '''interested member''' in respect of any '''matter''' being considered by '''SCANZ''', must disclose details of the nature and extent of the interest (including any monetary value of the interest if it can be quantified) -
	##to the '''committee''' and or sub-committee, and		##to the '''committee''' and or sub-committee, and
	##in an interests register kept by the '''committee'''.		##in an interests register kept by the '''committee'''.

Kerry McSaveney: /* Ceasing to hold office */

2025-08-11T06:31:11Z

Ceasing to hold office

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	##die,		##die,
	##or otherwise vacate office in accordance with section 50(1) of the '''Act'''.		##or otherwise vacate office in accordance with section 50(1) of the '''Act'''.
	#''A '''committee''' member wishing to resign before the expiry of their term should give the committee as much notice as possible, in writing, so that the process of electing a replacement '''committee''' member can begin in a timely manner.		#A '''committee''' member wishing to resign before the expiry of their term should give the committee as much notice as possible, in writing, so that the process of electing a replacement '''committee''' member can begin in a timely manner.
	#Each '''officer''' must within ''20'' '''working days''' of submitting a resignation or ceasing to hold office, deliver to the '''committee''' (or their successor) all books, papers and other property of '''''SCANZ''''' held by such former '''officer'''.		#Each '''officer''' must within 20 '''working days''' of submitting a resignation or ceasing to hold office, deliver to the '''committee''' (or their successor) all books, papers and other property of '''SCANZ''' held by such former '''officer'''.

	==Conflicts of interest==		==Conflicts of interest==

Kerry McSaveney: /* Removal of officers */

2025-08-11T06:30:17Z

Removal of officers

Kerry McSaveney: /* Other officers of SCANZ */

2025-08-11T06:28:58Z

Other officers of SCANZ

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	#'''Corporate officers''' will be appointed for a term of 2 years, and may be reappointed for a subsequent term, or a new '''officer''' appointed, at the discretion of the '''committee.'''		#'''Corporate officers''' will be appointed for a term of 2 years, and may be reappointed for a subsequent term, or a new '''officer''' appointed, at the discretion of the '''committee.'''

	===''Other officers of SCANZ''===		===Other officers of SCANZ===
	====''The Crown''====		====The Crown====
	#''The normal term of office for the '''Crown''' is approximately 6 months, beginning at the coronation event after the crown tournament and ending at the coronation of their successors.''		#The normal term of office for the '''Crown''' is approximately 6 months, beginning at the coronation event after the crown tournament and ending at the coronation of their successors.
	#''If one of the '''Crown''' becomes unable or unwilling to complete their term, the other may continue in the role alone and retain all of the role's authorities.		#If one of the '''Crown''' becomes unable or unwilling to complete their term, the other may continue in the role alone and retain all of the role's authorities.
	#''If the current '''Crown''' become unable or unwilling to complete their term, other eligible candidates from the selection process will be appointed to the role for the duration of the term, with limited authorities.		#If the current '''Crown''' become unable or unwilling to complete their term, other eligible candidates from the selection process will be appointed to the role for the duration of the term, with limited authorities.
	#''The '''Crown''' may not be appointed for consecutive terms.''		#The '''Crown''' may not be appointed for consecutive terms.

	=====''Baron and/or Baroness''=====		=====Baron and/or Baroness=====
	#''The '''Baron and/or Baroness''' may hold their office for as long as they see fit, with the agreement of the '''Crown'''.		#The '''Baron and/or Baroness''' may hold their office for as long as they see fit, with the agreement of the '''Crown'''.

	=====''Other officers''=====		=====Other officers=====
	#''The term of office for all other '''officers''' of '''SCANZ''' will be 2 years.''		#The term of office for all other '''officers''' of '''SCANZ''' will be 2 years.
	#''They may be reappointed for a subsequent term.''		#They may be reappointed for a subsequent term.
	#''No '''officer''' will be appointed for more than 2 consecutive terms.''		#No '''officer''' will be appointed for more than 2 consecutive terms.

	==Removal of officers ==		==Removal of officers ==

Kerry McSaveney: /* Seneschal */

2025-08-11T06:27:37Z

Seneschal

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	====Branch officers====		====Branch officers====
	The following '''branch'''-level roles in New Zealand are officers of '''SCANZ''':		The following '''branch'''-level roles in New Zealand are officers of '''SCANZ''':
	=====''Seneschal''=====		=====Seneschal=====
	#The '''seneschal''' manages the administration of their '''branch'''.		#The '''seneschal''' manages the administration of their '''branch'''.
	#They are delegated the authority to enter into agreements and commit '''SCANZ''' funds that are allocated to their '''branch''', in accordance with applicable financial policy.		#They are delegated the authority to enter into agreements and commit '''SCANZ''' funds that are allocated to their '''branch''', in accordance with applicable financial policy.

Kerry McSaveney: /* Corporate officers */

2025-08-11T06:27:24Z

Corporate officers

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	#'''Committee''' '''officers''' cannot serve consecutive terms.		#'''Committee''' '''officers''' cannot serve consecutive terms.

	===''Corporate officers''===		===Corporate officers===
	#'''''Corporate officers''' will be appointed for a term of 2 years, and may be reappointed for a subsequent term, or a new '''officer''' appointed, at the discretion of the '''committee.'''''		#'''Corporate officers''' will be appointed for a term of 2 years, and may be reappointed for a subsequent term, or a new '''officer''' appointed, at the discretion of the '''committee.'''

	===''Other officers of SCANZ''===		===''Other officers of SCANZ''===

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	=====Chancellor of the Exchequer=====		=====Chancellor of the Exchequer=====
	#The Chancellor of the Exchequer and their deputy are responsible for coordinating the financial administration of funds that are allocated to the '''Kingdom of Lochac''' and '''branches'''. This involves:		#The Chancellor of the Exchequer and their deputy are responsible for coordinating the financial administration of funds that are allocated to the '''Kingdom of Lochac''' and '''branches'''. This involves:
	##Appointing '''reeves''' of New Zealand '''branches''', who are also officers of '''SCANZ'''		##Appointing '''reeves''' of New Zealand '''branches''', who are also '''officers''' of '''SCANZ'''
	##Managing the activities of '''branch reeves'''		##Managing the activities of '''branch reeves'''
	#The Chancellor of the Exchequer and their deputy approve spending of '''SCANZ''' funds allocated to kingdom-level purchases as part of the Council of the Purse, in accordance with applicable financial policy.		#The Chancellor of the Exchequer and their deputy approve spending of '''SCANZ''' funds allocated to kingdom-level purchases as part of the Council of the Purse, in accordance with applicable financial policy.
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	====Branch officers====		====Branch officers====
	The following '''branch'''-level roles in New Zealand are officers of '''SCANZ''':		The following '''branch'''-level roles in New Zealand are '''officers''' of '''SCANZ''':
	=====Seneschal=====		=====Seneschal=====
	#The '''seneschal''' manages the administration of their '''branch'''.		#The '''seneschal''' manages the administration of their '''branch'''.
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	##'''Seneschal''' of any sized '''branch'''		##'''Seneschal''' of any sized '''branch'''
	##'''Reeve''' of any branch of size '''barony''' or above		##'''Reeve''' of any branch of size '''barony''' or above
	##any '''~~Greater~~ officer''' of any '''kingdom'''		##any '''Great officer''' of any '''kingdom'''
	##'''Baron or Baroness''' of any '''barony'''		##'''Baron or Baroness''' of any '''barony'''
	##'''Prince or Princess''' of any '''principality'''		##'''Prince or Princess''' of any '''principality'''

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	==Removal of officers ==		==Removal of officers ==
	#A '''committee''' member or other '''officer''' can be removed as an '''officer''' by resolution of the '''committee''' or ''the membership of '''SCANZ''''' where in the opinion of the '''committee''' or ''the membership of '''SCANZ''''':		#A '''committee''' member or other '''officer''' can be removed as an '''officer''' by resolution of the '''committee''' or the membership of '''SCANZ''' where in the opinion of the '''committee''' or the membership of '''SCANZ''':
	##The '''officer''' elected to the '''committee''' has been absent from ''3 consecutive'' '''committee meetings''' without leave of absence from the '''committee'''.		##The '''officer''' elected to the '''committee''' has been absent from 3 consecutive '''committee meetings''' without leave of absence from the '''committee'''.
	##The '''committee''' member or '''officer''' has brought '''''SCANZ''''' into disrepute.		##The '''committee''' member or '''officer''' has brought '''SCANZ''' into disrepute.
	##The '''committee''' member or '''officer''' has failed to disclose a conflict of interest.		##The '''committee''' member or '''officer''' has failed to disclose a conflict of interest.
	##The '''committee''' passes a vote of no confidence in the '''committee''' member or '''officer'''.		##The '''committee''' passes a vote of no confidence in the '''committee''' member or '''officer'''.
	#:with effect from (as applicable) the date specified in a resolution of the '''committee''' or ''the membership of '''SCANZ'''''.		#:with effect from (as applicable) the date specified in a resolution of the '''committee''' or the membership of '''SCANZ'''.
	#''Impeachment of a '''committee''' member will only be considered once a dispute resolution process under this '''constitution''' has been completed.''		#Impeachment of a '''committee''' member will only be considered once a dispute resolution process under this '''constitution''' has been completed.
	##''A '''committee''' member can be impeached by a letter signed by 3 of the '''corporate officers''' and/or '''committee''' members, or 25% of the current '''subscribing membership'''.''		##A '''committee''' member can be impeached by a letter signed by 3 of the '''corporate officers''' and/or '''committee''' members, or 25% of the current '''subscribing membership'''.
	##''The removal of a '''committee''' member must be enacted by the '''committee''' at its next regular meeting after the impeachment is filed, or at a special meeting called for the purpose.''		##The removal of a '''committee''' member must be enacted by the '''committee''' at its next regular meeting after the impeachment is filed, or at a special meeting called for the purpose.
	##''An impeached member may not vote at this meeting.''		##An impeached member may not vote at this meeting.
	#''The removal of '''officers''' appointed jointly by the '''committee''' and Board of '''SCA Ltd''' should be managed by agreement. Disagreement will be managed through the process laid out in the '''operating agreement'''.''		#The removal of '''officers''' appointed jointly by the '''committee''' and Board of '''SCA Ltd''' should be managed by agreement. Disagreement will be managed through the process laid out in the '''operating agreement'''.

	==Ceasing to hold office==		==Ceasing to hold office==