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{{ChapterInfo|Draft Kingdom Law|4|Officers}}
{{ChapterInfo|Draft Kingdom Law Handbook|4|Officers}}
==Kingdom Officers==
==Kingdom Officers==
===Great{{Edit}}<del>er</del>{{/Edit}} Officers===
===Great Officers===
{{Comment}}Great Officers is the term used in Corpora{{/Comment}}
There shall be seven Great Officers in Lochac. They shall be:
There shall be {{Edit}}<del>ten</del> nine{{/Edit}} Great Officers in Lochac. They shall be:
#the Kingdom Seneschal
#The {{Edit}}Kingdom{{/Edit}} Seneschal
#the Crux Australis Herald
#the Crux Australis Herald
#the Earl Marshal
#the Earl Marshal
#the Minister of Arts and Sciences
#the Minister of Arts and Sciences
#the Chancellor of the Exchequer
#the Chancellor of the Exchequer
#the {{Edit}}Kingdom{{/Edit}} Chronicler {{Comment}}There are group level officers with the same name{{/Comment}}
#the Kingdom Chronicler
#the {{Edit}}Kingdom{{/Edit}} Chirurgeon
#the Kingdom Chatelaine.
#the {{Edit}}Kingdom <del>Hospitaller</del>Chatelaine{{/Edit}} {{Comment}}Update at Society-level{{/Comment}}
#the {{Edit}}Kingdom{{/Edit}} Constable.
#{{Edit}}<del>and the DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity) Officer.</del>{{/Edit}} {{Comment}}This is a corporate office, not a kingdom one.


===Lesser Officers===
===Lesser Officers===
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#the Provost of the College of Scribes
#the Provost of the College of Scribes
#the Keeper of Regalia
#the Keeper of Regalia
#the {{Edit}}Kingdom{{/Edit}} Historian
#the Kingdom Historian
#and the {{Edit}}Kingdom{{/Edit}} Web Minister.
#and the Kingdom Web Minister.


===Term of {{Edit}}o{{/Edit}}ffice===
===Term of office===
#The normal term of office for a Kingdom Officer shall be two years
#The normal term of office for a Kingdom Officer shall be two years.
#This term shall only be extended in exceptional circumstances.
#This term shall only be extended in exceptional circumstances.
#No {{Edit}}Kingdom{{/Edit}} Officer may serve for more than four years consecutively.
#No Kingdom Officer may serve for more than four years consecutively.
==={{Edit}}<del>Required Offices (Baronies)</del>{{/Edit}}===
 
{{Comment}}Moved under new heading to distinguish from Kingdom Officers{{/Comment}}
===Responsibilities of Kingdom Officers===
===Responsibilities===
{{Comment}}Moved up to make it clear that this is for Kingdom Officers, not group officers.{{/Comment}}
====To the Crown====
====To the Crown====
#The Great{{Edit}}<del>er</del>{{/Edit}} and Lesser Officers are responsible to the Crown for carrying out the Laws and administering the affairs of Lochac.
#The Great and Lesser Officers are responsible to the Crown for carrying out the Laws and administering the affairs of Lochac.
#They owe allegiance to the Crown in the performance of their offices.
#They owe allegiance to the Crown in the performance of their offices.
#In addition to the specific duties defined hereunder, each {{Edit}}o{{/Edit}}fficer shall carry out such other duties as are appropriate to the {{Edit}}o{{/Edit}}ffice, or as are directed by the Crown.
#In addition to the specific duties defined hereunder, each officer shall carry out such other duties as are appropriate to the office, or as are directed by the Crown.
====Documentation of the {{Edit}}o{{/Edit}}ffice====
 
As part of their responsibility to the administration of the {{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom, the Great{{Edit}}<del>er</del>{{/Edit}} and Lesser Officers shall produce and/or maintain governing documents or written policies of their office (which shall include an office Statement of Responsibilities) and seek approval of both the Crown and the Kingdom Seneschal{{Edit}}, and the Board of SCA Ltd and Committee of SCANZ{{/Edit}} for any changes to the governing documents or written policies of their office.
====Documentation of the office====
{{Comment}}Where do the Statements of Responsibility live? Do they actually exist?{{/Comment}}
As part of their responsibility to the administration of the kingdom, the Great and Lesser Officers shall produce and/or maintain written policies of their office, and seek approval of the Crown, the Kingdom Seneschal, and the Board of SCA Ltd and Committee of SCANZ for any changes to the written policies of their office.


====Communication====
====Communication====
It shall be the responsibility and duty of each Great and Lesser Officer of the {{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom to maintain regular contact with, provide support to and collect reports from the local officers below them.
It shall be the responsibility and duty of each Great and Lesser Officer of the kingdom to maintain regular contact with, provide support to and collect reports from the local officers below them.
 
====Deputies====
====Deputies====
#It shall be the duty of each Great and Lesser Officer, within six months of assuming office, to obtain a deputy capable of assuming their office in case of emergency.
#It shall be the duty of each Great and Lesser Officer, within six months of assuming office, to obtain a deputy capable of assuming their office in case of emergency.
#{{Edit}}Emergency replacement deputies must be approved in the same manner as the office holder.{{/Edit}} {{Comment}}If a role is appointed by the Committee/Board, their emergency deputy needs to be as well, and have the same requirements. E.g. my appointment as the Emergency Replacement for the Society Marshal was approved by the Board of Directors.{{/Comment}}
#Emergency replacement deputies must be approved in the same manner as the office holder.
===Duties of {{Edit}}Kingdom {{/Edit}}Officers===
 
{{Comment}}moved from being 4.5 into 4.1 as this section is for Kingdom Officer information{{/Comment}}
===Duties of Kingdom Officers===
===={{Edit}}<del>The </del>Kingdom{{/Edit}} Seneschal====
====Kingdom Seneschal====
#The {{Edit}}Kingdom{{/Edit}} Seneschal is {{Edit}}<del>the chief administrative officer of the Kingdom and </del>responsible for coordinating the administration of the kingdom's recreation activities, which includes coordinating the other Kingdom Officers as required for the smooth operation of the kingdom. They{{/Edit}} shall:  {{Comment}}From Corpora{{/Comment}}
#The Kingdom Seneschal is responsible for coordinating the administration of the kingdom's recreation activities, which includes coordinating the other Kingdom Officers as required for the smooth operation of the kingdom.
##{{Edit}}<del>Serve as the principal mundane legal representative of the SCA within Lochac.</del>{{/Edit}} {{Comment}}Don't think this is accurate for our structure. Do we mean represent the orgs within the game side? Or do we mean outwards to mundane authorities, in which case no.{{/Comment}}
#The Kingdom Seneschal is responsible for assisting new branches and for branch elevations.
#The Kingdom Seneschal shall:
##Receive reports from all other Great and Lesser Officers on the status of their office.  
##Receive reports from all other Great and Lesser Officers on the status of their office.  
##Make such reports as may be required by the Crown.
##Make such reports as may be required by the Crown.
##Sit on the Council of the Purse.
##Sit on the Council of the Purse.
##Sit on the Council of the Regalia.
##Sit on the Council of the Regalia.
##Ensure that details of upcoming Crown events, attendance at which is required for the winners of the next Crown {{Edit}}<del>Tourney</del>Tournament{{/Edit}} (as defined in Corpora {{Edit}}<del>IV.C.2</del>{{/Edit}}), are properly published via the {{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom's normal publishing processes, including appearing in Pegasus at least one month before that Crown {{Edit}}<del>Tourney</del>Tournament{{/Edit}} takes place. {{Comment}}Remove explicit paragraph reference as they can change.{{/Comment}}
##Ensure that details of upcoming Crown events, attendance at which is required for the winners of the next Crown Tournament (as defined in Corpora IV - Royalty), are properly published via the kingdom's normal publishing processes, including appearing in Pegasus at least one month before that Crown Tournament takes place.
#The {{Edit}}Kingdom{{/Edit}} Seneschal is ineligible to enter or be fought for in Crown Tournaments for any reign that would coincide with their term of office.
##Support the Crown with processing proposed changes to Kingdom Law, and inform the Society Seneschal and the SCA Inc Board ombudsman for the kingdom of approved changes.
{{Comment}}Below are the duties listed in Corpora. Some might need to go in the bit about reviewing Kingdom Law, but update vs Board and Committee rquirements{{/Comment}}
#The Kingdom Seneschal is ineligible to enter or be fought for in Crown Tournaments for any reign that would coincide with their term of office.
#{{Edit}}The Kingdom Seneschal is responsible for assisting new branches and for branch elevations.{{/Edit}}
#{{Edit}}The Kingdom Seneschal shall review all proposed changes to kingdom law to determine compliance with the governing documents of the Society and advise the Crown accordingly.{{/Edit}}
#{{Edit}}The Kingdom Seneschal shall with due promptness either acknowledge the propriety of the changes by signing them, prior to the Crown's enacting them, or shall state any conflicts in writing to the Crown and to the Great Officers of the kingdom.{{/Edit}}
#{{Edit}}Once the law has been enacted, the Kingdom Seneschal shall ensure that the Society Seneschal and the Board ombudsman for the kingdom receive current copies, which must include the Kingdom Seneschal's opinion regarding apparent conflicts, if any.{{/Edit}}


===={{Edit}}<del>The </del>{{/Edit}}Crux Australis Herald====
====Crux Australis Herald====
Crux Australis Herald is the principal heraldic officer of the Crown, and the {{Edit}}h{{/Edit}}ead of the College of Heralds in Lochac, and shall be responsible for:
Crux Australis Herald is the principal heraldic officer of the Crown, and the head of the College of Heralds in Lochac, and shall be responsible for:
#Providing the Crown's voice at events.
#Provision of the Crown's voice at events.
#{{Edit}}<del>The registration of</del> Registering{{/Edit}} names and armoury.
#Registration of names and armoury.
#{{Edit}}<del>The maintenance of</del> Maintaining{{/Edit}} the Order of Precedence of Lochac.
#Maintenance of the Order of Precedence of Lochac.
#{{Edit}}<del>The providing of</del> Devising{{/Edit}} new ceremony.
#Provision of new ceremony.
#{{Edit}}<del>The devising of</del> Devising{{/Edit}} new protocol for Lochac subject to the Crown's approval.
#Devising of new protocol for Lochac subject to the Crown's approval.


===={{Edit}}<del>The </del>{{/Edit}}Earl Marshal====
====Earl Marshal====
#The Earl Marshal is the principal martial officer of the Crown, and the {{Edit}}h{{/Edit}}ead of the {{Edit}}m{{/Edit}}arshallate in Lochac, and shall be responsible for:
#The Earl Marshal is the principal martial officer of the Crown, and the head of the marshallate in Lochac, and shall be responsible for:
##{{Edit}}<del>Development of the</del> Developing{{/Edit}} new combat standards {{Edit}}<del>of</del>for{{/Edit}} the {{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom as required.
##Development of combat conventions for the kingdom, as required.
##Encouraging the development of chivalry on the field.
##Encouraging the development of chivalry on the field.
##{{Edit}}<del>Maintenance, publication and enforcement of</del> Maintaining, publishing and enforcing{{/Edit}} the {{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom standards for construction and use of weapons and armour.
##Maintenance, publication and enforcement of the kingdom standards for construction and use of weapons and armour.
#The Earl Marshal, in consultation with the Crown and Kingdom Seneschal, shall appoint deputies in the areas of Keeper of the Lists, Fencing, Archery, Equestrian and Armoured {{Edit}}Combat{{/Edit}} to perform duties in respect of the {{Edit}}m{{/Edit}}arshallate.
#The Earl Marshal, in consultation with the Crown and Kingdom Seneschal, shall appoint deputies in the areas of Keeper of the Lists, Fencing, Archery, Equestrian and Armoured Combat to perform duties in respect of the marshallate.
#Further deputies with specific duties may be appointed by the Earl Marshal, in consultation with the Crown.
#Further deputies with specific duties may be appointed by the Earl Marshal, in consultation with the Crown.
#{{Edit}}<del>The Earl Marshal may subsume one or more of these roles into their own office should they so desire.</del>The Earl Marshal must appoint deputies for any of the disciplines they are not themselves an authorising marshal for. The Earl Marshal may subsume one or more of these roles into their own office, if they are qualified to do so, and so desire. {{Comment}}Update at Society-level - Earl Marshal doesn't get magic powers.{{/Comment}}
#The Earl Marshal must appoint deputies for any of the disciplines they are not themselves an authorising marshal for. The Earl Marshal may subsume one or more of these roles into their own office, if they are qualified to do so, and so desire.
#The Earl Marshal {{Edit}}<del>shall</del> must{{/Edit}} be a rostered {{Edit}}authorising{{/Edit}} marshal in the {{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom. {{Comment}}It's a pre-requisite, not a gift with job{{/Comment}}
#The Earl Marshal must be an authorising marshal in the kingdom in at least one of the following fields: armoured combat, rapier, equestrian.


===={{Edit}}<del>The </del>{{/Edit}}Minister of Arts and Sciences====
====Minister of Arts and Sciences====
The Minister of Arts and Sciences shall be responsible for:
The Minister of Arts and Sciences shall be responsible for:
#{{Edit}}<del>The encouragement of</del>Encouraging p{{/Edit}}eriod {{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}rts and {{Edit}}s{{/Edit}}ciences in Lochac.
#Encouraging period arts and sciences in Lochac.
#Conducting the {{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}nnual Lochac Arts and Sciences Competition.
#Organsing the annual Lochac Arts and Sciences Competition.
===={{Edit}}<del>The </del>{{/Edit}}Chancellor of the Exchequer====
 
#The Chancellor of the Exchequer is {{Edit}}<del>the chief financial officer of the Kingdom, and shall be</del> {{/Edit}}responsible for: {{Comment}} Avoid confusion with the Treasurers who are the actual CFOs{{/Comment}}
====Chancellor of the Exchequer====
##{{Edit}}Coordinating the financial administration of funds for the Kingdom of Lochac and its branches{{/Edit}}
#The Chancellor of the Exchequer is responsible for:
##Collecting, safeguarding and disbursing the monies of the {{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom.
##Coordinating the financial administration of funds for the Kingdom of Lochac and its branches.
##{{Edit}}<del>Maintaining the records of the assets of Lochac.</del>{{/Edit}} {{Comment}}Many/most assets are associated with mundane legal entities, SCANZ and SCA Ltd. Hence, the respective corporate treasurers have this responsibility.  Unsure where the coronets and sword of state sit wrt mundane assets, though (SC).{{/Comment}}
##Collecting, safeguarding and disbursing the monies of the kingdom.
##Receiving financial reports from the local groups of Lochac.
##Receiving financial reports from the local groups of Lochac.
##Sitting on the Council of the Purse.
##Sitting on the Council of the Purse.
#{{Edit}}<del>The Chancellor of the Exchequer must appoint a deputy</del>A deputy must also be appointed to to represent them for either Australia or New Zealand (whichever country they are not a resident in). {{Comment}}The Committee and Board appoint the deputy too{{/Comment}}
#A deputy must also be appointed to to represent them for either Australia or New Zealand (whichever country they are not a resident in).  
#This deputy shall be responsible for{{Edit}}:{{/Edit}}
#This deputy shall be responsible for:
##Managing the {{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom finances in their respective country.
##Managing the kingdom finances in their respective country.
##{{Edit}}Sitting on the Council of the Purse{{/Edit}}
##Sitting on the Council of the Purse
 
====Kingdom Chronicler====
The Kingdom Chronicler is responsible for the monthly publication and distribution of the official newsletter Pegasus for receipt by members before the first full weekend of the month.
 
====Kingdom Chatelaine====
The Kingdom Chatelaine is the bridge between newcomers and the SCA for the kingdom, and shall be responsible for:
#Coordinating public and media relations and encouraging the growth and integration of the kingdom.
#Maintaining communications with, and providing resources for, group chatelaines to ensure that newcomers feel welcome at events.
 
====Provost of the College of Scribes====
The Provost of the College of Scribes shall be responsible for:
#Co-ordinating the production of such scrolls as may be directed by the Crown, and as may pertain to the Lochac kingdom awards
#Provision of such other documents as the Crown may require.


===={{Edit}}<del>The </del>Kingdom{{/Edit}} Chronicler====
====Keeper of Regalia====
The {{Edit}}Kingdom{{/Edit}} Chronicler is responsible for:
The Keeper of Regalia shall serve under the Kingdom Seneschal and shall be responsible for liaising with the Crown through the Council for Regalia regarding the purchase, maintenance, storage and transport of the kingdom regalia as outlined in the Keeper of Regalia Handbook.
#The monthly publication and distribution of the official newsletter Pegasus for receipt by members before the first full weekend of the month.
#{{Edit}}<del>For the accounting of the Corporate Stipend and other Kingdom newsletter income, reporting such income and expenditures to the SCA Treasurers.</del>{{/Edit}} {{Comment}}Doesn't have money anymore{{/Comment}}
===={{Edit}}<del>The </del>Kingdom{{/Edit}} Chirurgeon====
{{Comment}}This role makes me uncomfortable as a kingdom role - should it be a health & safety role within the orgs?{{/Comment}}
The {{Edit}}Kingdom{{/Edit}} Chirurgeon is the {{Edit}}<del>chief first aid officer</del>public health advisor{{/Edit}} of the {{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom, and shall be responsible for:
#{{Edit}}<del>Advising the Earl Marshal on health related issues.</del>{{/Edit}}
#{{Edit}}<del>Supervising those Chirurgeons-At-Large and water bearers who provide first aid at any event within Lochac, excepting mundane authorities.</del>{{/Edit}} {{Comment}}They don't supervise (they aren't everywhere), they don't coordinate first aid at events. Waterbearing in any official capacity is a breach of Corpora II. G{{/Comment}}
#{{Edit}}Providing advice to officers, groups and participants on public health or first aid-related matters as they relate to the kingdom's activities.{{/Edit}}
===={{Edit}}<del>The </del>Kingdom{{/Edit}} Constable====
{{Comment}}Not sure that this should be a kingdom role - join as health & safety role at org-level?  Probably not Great Officer at the least - Great Officers all now have Society-level counterparts.{{/Comment}}
The {{Edit}}Kingdom{{/Edit}} Constable is the safety officer of the {{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom, and shall be responsible for:
#{{Edit}}<del>The maintenance of </del><del>Maintaining {{/Edit}}order and security amongst the people at events.</del>{{/Edit}} {{Comment}}They aren't at all events…
{{/Comment}}
#Providing {{Edit}}c{{/Edit}}onstabulary related documents as are required by {{Edit}}<del>the </del>{{/Edit}} SCA Ltd and filing these, as required. {{Comment}}Not really kingdom business? Does the kingdom constable file all the documentation?  Apparently this is a task for reeves that can be delegated to constables?  What does the Kingdom Constable actually do?  Do they provide advice, maintain handbooks of guidance/policy on safety?{{/Comment}}


===={{Edit}}<del>The </del>Kingdom <del>Hospitaller</del>Chatelaine{{/Edit}}====
====Kingdom Historian====
The {{Edit}}Kingdom <del>Hospitaller</del>Chatelaine{{/Edit}} is the bridge between newcomers and the SCA for the {{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom, and shall be responsible for:
The Kingdom Historian shall collect and compile materials relating to the history of Lochac and shall compose a chronicle of this history to be available to the people of Lochac.
#{{Edit}}<del>Welcoming newcomers at events and answering their questions</del>{{/Edit}}. {{Comment}}They aren't at all events in the kingdom.{{/Comment}}
#Coordinating public and media relations and encouraging the growth and integration of the {{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom.
#Maintaining communications with, and providing resources for, group {{Edit}}<del>Hospitallers</del>chatelaines{{/Edit}}.


===={{Edit}}<del>The </del>{{/Edit}}Provost of Scribes====
====Kingdom Web Minister====
The Provost of the College of Scribes shall{{Edit}}:{{Edit}}
The Kingdom Web Minister shall serve under the Kingdom Seneschal and shall be responsible for the maintenance and updating of the kingdom website.
#co-ordinate the production of such scrolls as may be directed by the Crown, and as may pertain to the Lochac {{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom awards
#provide such other documents as the Crown may require.
===={{Edit}}<del>The </del>{{/Edit}}Keeper of Regalia====
The Keeper of Regalia shall serve under the Kingdom Seneschal and shall be responsible for:
#liaising with the Crown through the Council for Regalia regarding the purchase, maintenance, storage and transport of the {{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom {{Edit}}r{{/Edit}}egalia as outlined in the Keeper of Regalia Handbook.
===={{Edit}}<del>The </del>Kingdom {{/Edit}}Historian====
The {{Edit}}Kingdom{{/Edit}} Historian shall collect and compile materials relating to the history of Lochac and shall compose a chronicle of this history to be available to the people of Lochac.
===={{Edit}}<del>The </del>Kingdom {{/Edit}}Web Minister====
The {{Edit}}Kingdom{{/Edit}} Web Minister shall serve under the {{Edit}}Kingdom{{/Edit}} Seneschal and shall be responsible for the maintenance and updating of the {{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom {{Edit}}w{{/Edit}}ebsite. {{Comment}}Just the one?{{/Comment}}


==Group officers==
==Group officers==
===Baronies===
===Baronies===
Baronies are required to have {{Edit}}at least{{/Edit}} seven officers. {{Edit}}<del>They</del>The required offices{{/Edit}} shall be:
Baronies are required to have at least seven officers. The required offices shall be:
#{{Edit}}<del>the </del>{{/Edit}}Seneschal
#Seneschal
#{{Edit}}<del>the </del>{{/Edit}}Reeve
#Reeve
#{{Edit}}<del>the </del>{{/Edit}}Herald
#Herald
#{{Edit}}<del>the </del>{{/Edit}}Marshal {{Edit}}(of any discipline){{/Edit}} {{Comment}}Clarification from Society Marshal that this is just one marshal of any flavour, could be a TAM.{{/Comment}}
#Marshal (of any discipline)
#{{Edit}}<del>the </del>{{/Edit}}Arts and Sciences Minister
#Arts and Sciences Minister
#{{Edit}}<del>the </del>{{/Edit}}Chronicler
#Chronicler
#{{Edit}}<del>the Hospitaller</del>{{/Edit}}Chatelaine.
#Chatelaine.


===All other groups, excluding hamlets===
===All other groups, excluding hamlets===
All other groups are required to have at least three officers. The required offices shall be:
All other groups are required to have at least three officers. The required offices shall be:
#{{Edit}}<del>the </del>{{/Edit}}Seneschal
#Seneschal
#{{Edit}}<del>the </del>{{/Edit}}Reeve
#Reeve
#one of Herald, Marshal (of any discipline), or Arts and Sciences Minister.
#one of Herald, Marshal (of any discipline), or Arts and Sciences Minister.


==={{Edit}}Term of office{{/Edit}}===
===Term of office===
{{Comment}}Added to clarify that expectations of term for group officers is the same as kingdom officers{{/Comment}}
#The normal term of office for a group officer shall be two years.
#{{Edit}}The normal term of office for a group officer shall be two years.{{/Edit}}
#This term shall only be extended in exceptional circumstances.
#{{Edit}}This term shall only be extended in exceptional circumstances.{{/Edit}}
#No group officer may serve for more than four years consecutively.
#{{Edit}}No group officer may serve for more than four years consecutively.{{/Edit}}
===Duties of group officers===
#The duties of group officers closely mirror those of their kingdom-level counterparts, but at the group level.
#The duties are laid out in the officer handbooks and policies for each office.


==Reporting==
==Reporting==
===Written {{Edit}}r{{/Edit}}eports===
#The reporting schedule of all officers throughout the kingdom shall be as follows:
#The reporting schedule of all officers throughout the {{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom shall be as follows:
##The Kingdom Seneschal shall report quarterly, by the 1st of March, June, September, and December, to the Society Seneschal, the Lochac Ombudman, the Crown, the Heirs, Board of SCA Ltd, and Committee of SCANZ.
##The Kingdom Seneschal shall report {{Comment}}to who?{{/Comment}} quarterly, by the 1st of March, June, September, and December
##The Chancellor of the Exchequer shall report to the Kingdom Seneschal quarterly as required by SCA Ltd and SCANZ requirements, also taking into account the annual reporting dates specified in section 7 (Finances) of Kingdom Law.
##The {{Edit}}<del>Kingdom</del>Chancellor of the{{/Edit}} Exchequer shall report {{Comment}}to who?{{/Comment}} quarterly as required by SCA Ltd and SCANZ requirements, also taking into account the annual reporting dates specified in {{Edit}}Article VII{{/Edit}} of these {{Edit}}L{{/Edit}}aws. {{Comment}}Update reference{{/Comment}}
##Other Kingdom Officers shall report to the Kingdom Seneschal, and their Society equivalent officer (where applicable) quarterly, by the 15th of February, May, August, and November.
##Other Kingdom Officers shall report {{Comment}}to who?{{/Comment}} quarterly, by the 15th of February, May, August, and November.
##Reeves shall send a report to the Chancellor of the Exchequer or the deputy exchequer quarterly, by the 15th of January, April, July, and October.
##Reeves shall send a report to the Chancellor of the Exchequer {{Edit}}or the deputy exchequer{{/Edit}} quarterly, by the 15th of January, April, July, and October.
##Seneschals of baronies and shires shall report to the Kingdom Seneschal quarterly, by the 15th of February, May, August, and November
##Seneschals of {{Edit}}b{{/Edit}}aronies and {{Edit}}s{{/Edit}}hires shall report {{Comment}}to who?{{/Comment}} quarterly, by the 15th of February, May, August, and November
##Other officers of baronies and shires shall report to their local seneschal quarterly, by the 1st of February, May, August, and November.
##Other officers of {{Edit}}b{{/Edit}}aronies and {{Edit}}s{{/Edit}}hires shall report {{Comment}}to who?{{/Comment}} quarterly, by the 1st of February, May, August, and November.
##Seneschals of incipient groups, colleges and cantons shall report to the Kingdom Seneschal or their local seneschal (as applicable) quarterly, by the 15th of January, April, July and October.
##Seneschals of {{Edit}}i{{/Edit}}ncipient {{Edit}}g{{/Edit}}roups, {{Edit}}c{{/Edit}}olleges and {{Edit}}c{{/Edit}}antons shall report {{Comment}}to who?{{/Comment}} quarterly, by the 15th of January, April, July and October.
##Other officers of colleges and cantons shall report to their seneschal quarterly, by the 1st of January, April, July and October.
##Other officers of {{Edit}}c{{/Edit}}olleges and {{Edit}}c{{/Edit}}antons shall report {{Comment}}to who?{{/Comment}} quarterly, by the 1st of January, April, July and October.
#Failure to so report without appropriate explanation is grounds for the officer to be suspended or removed from office.
#Failure to so report without appropriate explanation is grounds for the {{Edit}}<del>Crown or relevant Kingdom Officer to suspend that Officer, or to remove that Officer</del>officer to be suspended or removed {{/Edit}} from office. {{Comment}}Updated to avoid having to define who is doing it, as that will vary.{{/Comment}}
 
==Appointment of officers==
===Appointment of Kingdom Officers===
#The Kingdom Seneschal is appointed by the Board of SCA Ltd and Committee of SCANZ.
#The Chancellor of the Exchequer is appointed by the Board of SCA Ltd and Committee of SCANZ.
##The Deputy Exchequer for New Zealand or Australia is also appointed by the Board of SCA Ltd and Committee of SCANZ.
#The Crux Australis Herald, Earl Marshal, Minister of Arts and Sciences, Kingdom Chronicler, Kingdom Chatelaine, Provost of the College of Scribes and the Kingdom Historian are appointed by the Crown, in consultation with the Kingdom Seneschal and the outgoing officer.
#The Keeper of the Regalia and the Kingdom Web Minister are appointed by the Kingdom Seneschal in consultation with the outgoing officer.
#Emergency replacement deputies for all Kingdom Officers are appointed the same way as the substantive office holder.
 
===Appointment of group officers===
#Group seneschals are appointed by the Kingdom Seneschal in consultation with the outgoing officer.
#Group reeves are appointed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer or relevant Deputy Exchequer for that country in consultation with the group seneschal and the outgoing officer.
#Other group officers are appointed by the relevant Kingdom Officer, in consultation with the group seneschal and the outgoing officer.
#Emergency replacement deputies for all group officers are appointed the same way as the substantive office holder.


===Rosters===
===Removal of an officer===
{{Comment}}Unless this is for warrants, why is it done? We don't manage warrants (including roster warrants) as Corpora says we must.{{/Comment}}
With sufficient evidence that an officer is not fulfilling the duties of that office, the relevant appointing authority may remove and replace that officer.
#Each Great and Lesser Officer shall submit a roster of local officers and their deputies to the Crown upon request.
#Failure to so submit within four weeks without appropriate explanation is grounds for the {{Edit}}<del>Crown to suspend that Officer for that reign, or to remove that Officer</del>officer to be suspended or removed {{/Edit}} from office.
==={{Edit}}<del>Financial Reports</del>{{/Edit}}===
{{Comment}}No kingdom officer has money of their own, it's all through the Council of the Purse.{{/Comment}}
#{{Edit}}<del>Each Great and Lesser Officer in Australia shall, by the 31st of January each year, provide a financial report to the Chancellor of the Exchequer's Deputy for Australia, for the previous Australian financial year.</del>{{/Edit}}
#{{Edit}}<del>Each Great and Lesser Officer in New Zealand shall, by the 30th of April each year, provide a financial report to the Chancellor of the Exchequer's Deputy for New Zealand, for the previous New Zealand financial year</del>{{/Edit}}
#{{Edit}}<del>Failure to so report without appropriate explanation is grounds for the Crown to suspend that Officer for that reign, or to remove that officer from Office.</del>{{/Edit}}
#{{Edit}}<del>At the time a new Kingdom Officer is appointed, the outgoing Officer shall prepare a financial report for that Office.</del>{{/Edit}}
#{{Edit}}<del>Both the outgoing and incoming Officers are to sign that report and a copy is to be sent to the Exchequer.</del>{{/Edit}}
==Appointment of {{Edit}}o{{/Edit}}fficers==
===Warrants===
{{Comment}}We don't manage warrants (including roster warrants) as Corpora says we must. A warrant for each new officer (at all levels, including marshals) is supposed to be signed by the relevant Kingdom Officer and the current Crown. Existing officer warrants are supposed to be maintained by using a roster for the office (a list of everyone who has a warrant for that office) that is signed by the Crown at the start of each reign. '''We are in breach of this Corpora requirement''' - Suggest org policy to specify appointment process that says that we don't need to warrant using the Crown.{{/Comment}}
#Appointment to and removal from all {{Edit}}o{{/Edit}}ffices at all levels shall be according to the procedures established for warrants or for official rosters, as provided by the governing documents of the SCA.


===Removal of an {{Edit}}o{{/Edit}}fficer===
===Suspension of an officer===
With sufficient evidence that an {{Edit}}o{{/Edit}}fficer is not fulfilling the duties of that {{Edit}}o{{/Edit}}ffice, the {{Edit}}<del>Crown and the Seneschal</del>relevant appointing authority{{/Edit}} may remove and replace that officer.  {{Comment}}Not clear if this is for all officers (group and kingdom).  Some officers are not appointed by the Crown or Kingdom Seneschal{{/Comment}}
# An officer may be suspended by the relevant appointing authority for failing to comply with the requirements of their office.
===Suspension of an {{Edit}}o{{/Edit}}fficer===
#The duties of a suspended officer shall be performed by that officer's appointed deputy for the duration of the suspension.
#An officer may be suspended by the {{Edit}}<del>Crown</del>relevant appointing authority{{/Edit}} for failing to comply with the Laws referring to their office, as detailed under Article IV Sections 2, 3, 5 and 6. {{Comment}}Some officers are not appointed by the Crown (because we don't warrant them) IV.2 is only for Kingdom Officers, 3 has reporting for all officers, 5 is kingdom only, 6 is all.{{/Comment}}
#If there is no appointed deputy, then the duties of a suspended officer shall be performed by the seneschal at the relevant level, i.e. group or kingdom.
#The duties of a suspended officer shall be performed by that officer's deputy for the duration of the reign.
#If there is no rostered deputy, then the duties of a suspended officer shall be performed by the Seneschal {{Edit}}at the relevant level, i.e. group or kingdom.{{/Edit}} {{Comment}}Current definitions are for the Kingdom Seneschal where it just says Seneschal.... I'm presuming the Kingdom Seneschal doesn't want to pick up the work of a shire's Captain of Archers.{{/Comment}}


==Requirements for {{Edit}}h{{/Edit}}olding {{Edit}}o{{/Edit}}ffice==
==Requirements for holding office==
===Conflict of {{Edit}}i{{/Edit}}nterest===
===Conflict of interest===
#No person may hold more than one Kingdom Office excepting as noted under the Earl Marshal's office
#No person may hold more than one Kingdom Office excepting as noted under the Earl Marshal's office.
#No corporate officer of the SCA may hold any Great{{Edit}}<del>er Kingdom</del>{{/Edit}} Office. {{Comment}}What about Lesser Offices as they are very arbitrary distinctions?{{/Comment}}
#No corporate officer of the SCA may hold any Great Office.
#The Crown shall hold no other office in Lochac, or its subsidiary groups, during their reign.
#The Crown shall hold no other office in Lochac, or its subsidiary groups, during their reign.
##Offices normally held by them shall be filled by their {{Edit}}o{{/Edit}}eputies, or such other persons as they may appoint for the duration of their reign.
##Offices normally held by them shall be filled by their deputies, or such other persons as may be appointed for the duration of their reign.
==={{Edit}}<del>Kingdom Officers may not be {{Edit}}l{{/Edit}}ocal {{Edit}}s{{/Edit}}eneschals or {{Edit}}r{{/Edit}}eeves</del>{{Edit}}{{Comment}}heading not required, it's still under conflicts of interest{{/Comment}}===
#No person may hold simultaneously a Kingdom Office and the office of seneschal or reeve in a local branch of the kingdom.
#No person may hold simultaneously a Kingdom Office and the office of {{Edit}}s{{/Edit}}eneschal or {{Edit}}r{{/Edit}}eeve in a local branch of the {{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom.
 
===Membership===
===Membership===
#All {{Edit}}o{{/Edit}}fficers - including Great{{Edit}}<del>er</del> and Lesser {{Edit}}<del>Kingdom,</del> Officers and all local officers - must be members of {{Edit}}<del>the SCA</del>SCA Ltd or SCANZ{{/Edit}}.
#All officers - including Great and Lesser Officers and all local officers - must be members of the SCA.
#Officers shall maintain their membership throughout their tenure.
#Officers shall maintain their membership throughout their tenure.


===Residence===
===Residence===
#All {{Edit}}<del>Kingdom </del>o{{/Edit}}fficers shall reside in Lochac, and shall have resided in Lochac for at least the six months prior to taking office. {{Comment}}Suggest not just kingdom officers{{/Comment}}
#All officers shall reside in Lochac, and shall have resided in Lochac for at least the six months prior to taking office.
#{{Edit}}The following officers must have resided in Lochac for at least 1 year prior to taking office: {{Comment}}As per SCANZ constitution{{/Comment}}
#The following officers must have resided in Lochac for at least 1 year prior to taking office:
#*{{Edit}}Kingdom Seneschal
##Kingdom Seneschal
#*{{Edit}}Chancellor of the Exchequer and their deputy
##Chancellor of the Exchequer and their deputy
#*{{Edit}}Group seneschals
##Seneschals of New Zealand groups
#*{{Edit}}Group reeves
##Reeves of New Zealand groups.
==Territorial {{Edit}}b{{/Edit}}aronages==
#As they may need to step into the role as officer at any point, the emergency replacement deputies also need to meet these requirements.
 
===Other eligibility===
#The following officers are also officers of SCANZ, and must meet the eligibility requirements for being an officer of a New Zealand incorporated society:
##The Kingdom Seneschal (regardless of residence or membership)
##The Chancellor of the Exchequer, and the Deputy Exchequers for New Zealand and Australia (regardless of residence or membership)
##Seneschals of New Zealand groups
##Reeves of New Zealand groups.
#As they may need to step into the role as officer at any point, the emergency replacement deputies also need to meet these requirements.
 
==Territorial baronages==
===Appointment===
===Appointment===
#The Crown shall appoint as {{Edit}}b{{/Edit}}aronage those individual(s) deemed most fit to represent the {{Edit}}r{{/Edit}}oyal presence in the {{Edit}}b{{/Edit}}arony.
#The Crown shall appoint as baronage those individual(s) deemed most fit to represent the royal presence in the barony.
#The Crown shall give consideration to the wishes of the populace of the barony and the advice of the reigning {{Edit}}b{{/Edit}}aronage before making such an appointment.
#The Crown shall give consideration to the wishes of the populace of the barony and the advice of the reigning baronage before making such an appointment.
#Territorial baronages of New Zealand baronies are officers of SCANZ and must be eligible to be an officer of a New Zealand incorporated society.
 
===Vicars===
===Vicars===
In the case of an extended, but temporary, absence of the {{Edit}}b{{/Edit}}aronage, they may request that the Crown appoint a {{Edit}}v{{/Edit}}icar to fulfil the duties of {{Edit}}the b{{/Edit}}aronage until their return.
In the case of an extended, but temporary, absence of the baronage, they may request that the Crown appoint a vicar to fulfil the duties of the baronage until their return.


===Membership===
===Membership===
{{Edit}}<del>Landed</del>Territorial b{{/Edit}}aronages must be members of SCA Ltd or SCANZ for the duration of {{Edit}}t{{/Edit}}heir tenure.
Territorial baronages must be members of SCA Ltd or SCANZ for the duration of their tenure.
 
===Reporting===
#The baronial reporting schedule will be annually as follows:
#*'''March Crown''': Innilgard, Ynys Fawr, Mordenvale, Krae Glas.
#*'''May Coronation''': Stormhold, Saint-Florian-de-la-rivière, Southron Gaard, Rowany, River Haven.
#*'''September Crown''': Politarchopolis, Aneala, Ildhafn
#The verbal reports given in {{Edit}}c{{/Edit}}ourt should be brief and informative. {{Comment}}Is unclear who the baronage is reporting to. The Crown? Populace at large?  If a court report is verbal, is there a requirement for more detailed written report? Just curious. (SC){{/Comment}}

Latest revision as of 23:29, 3 June 2026

Officers

Kingdom Officers

Great Officers

There shall be seven Great Officers in Lochac. They shall be:

  1. the Kingdom Seneschal
  2. the Crux Australis Herald
  3. the Earl Marshal
  4. the Minister of Arts and Sciences
  5. the Chancellor of the Exchequer
  6. the Kingdom Chronicler
  7. the Kingdom Chatelaine.

Lesser Officers

There shall be four Lesser Officers in Lochac. They shall be:

  1. the Provost of the College of Scribes
  2. the Keeper of Regalia
  3. the Kingdom Historian
  4. and the Kingdom Web Minister.

Term of office

  1. The normal term of office for a Kingdom Officer shall be two years.
  2. This term shall only be extended in exceptional circumstances.
  3. No Kingdom Officer may serve for more than four years consecutively.

Responsibilities of Kingdom Officers

To the Crown

  1. The Great and Lesser Officers are responsible to the Crown for carrying out the Laws and administering the affairs of Lochac.
  2. They owe allegiance to the Crown in the performance of their offices.
  3. In addition to the specific duties defined hereunder, each officer shall carry out such other duties as are appropriate to the office, or as are directed by the Crown.

Documentation of the office

As part of their responsibility to the administration of the kingdom, the Great and Lesser Officers shall produce and/or maintain written policies of their office, and seek approval of the Crown, the Kingdom Seneschal, and the Board of SCA Ltd and Committee of SCANZ for any changes to the written policies of their office.

Communication

It shall be the responsibility and duty of each Great and Lesser Officer of the kingdom to maintain regular contact with, provide support to and collect reports from the local officers below them.

Deputies

  1. It shall be the duty of each Great and Lesser Officer, within six months of assuming office, to obtain a deputy capable of assuming their office in case of emergency.
  2. Emergency replacement deputies must be approved in the same manner as the office holder.

Duties of Kingdom Officers

Kingdom Seneschal

  1. The Kingdom Seneschal is responsible for coordinating the administration of the kingdom's recreation activities, which includes coordinating the other Kingdom Officers as required for the smooth operation of the kingdom.
  2. The Kingdom Seneschal is responsible for assisting new branches and for branch elevations.
  3. The Kingdom Seneschal shall:
    1. Receive reports from all other Great and Lesser Officers on the status of their office.
    2. Make such reports as may be required by the Crown.
    3. Sit on the Council of the Purse.
    4. Sit on the Council of the Regalia.
    5. Ensure that details of upcoming Crown events, attendance at which is required for the winners of the next Crown Tournament (as defined in Corpora IV - Royalty), are properly published via the kingdom's normal publishing processes, including appearing in Pegasus at least one month before that Crown Tournament takes place.
    6. Support the Crown with processing proposed changes to Kingdom Law, and inform the Society Seneschal and the SCA Inc Board ombudsman for the kingdom of approved changes.
  4. The Kingdom Seneschal is ineligible to enter or be fought for in Crown Tournaments for any reign that would coincide with their term of office.

Crux Australis Herald

Crux Australis Herald is the principal heraldic officer of the Crown, and the head of the College of Heralds in Lochac, and shall be responsible for:

  1. Provision of the Crown's voice at events.
  2. Registration of names and armoury.
  3. Maintenance of the Order of Precedence of Lochac.
  4. Provision of new ceremony.
  5. Devising of new protocol for Lochac subject to the Crown's approval.

Earl Marshal

  1. The Earl Marshal is the principal martial officer of the Crown, and the head of the marshallate in Lochac, and shall be responsible for:
    1. Development of combat conventions for the kingdom, as required.
    2. Encouraging the development of chivalry on the field.
    3. Maintenance, publication and enforcement of the kingdom standards for construction and use of weapons and armour.
  2. The Earl Marshal, in consultation with the Crown and Kingdom Seneschal, shall appoint deputies in the areas of Keeper of the Lists, Fencing, Archery, Equestrian and Armoured Combat to perform duties in respect of the marshallate.
  3. Further deputies with specific duties may be appointed by the Earl Marshal, in consultation with the Crown.
  4. The Earl Marshal must appoint deputies for any of the disciplines they are not themselves an authorising marshal for. The Earl Marshal may subsume one or more of these roles into their own office, if they are qualified to do so, and so desire.
  5. The Earl Marshal must be an authorising marshal in the kingdom in at least one of the following fields: armoured combat, rapier, equestrian.

Minister of Arts and Sciences

The Minister of Arts and Sciences shall be responsible for:

  1. Encouraging period arts and sciences in Lochac.
  2. Organsing the annual Lochac Arts and Sciences Competition.

Chancellor of the Exchequer

  1. The Chancellor of the Exchequer is responsible for:
    1. Coordinating the financial administration of funds for the Kingdom of Lochac and its branches.
    2. Collecting, safeguarding and disbursing the monies of the kingdom.
    3. Receiving financial reports from the local groups of Lochac.
    4. Sitting on the Council of the Purse.
  2. A deputy must also be appointed to to represent them for either Australia or New Zealand (whichever country they are not a resident in).
  3. This deputy shall be responsible for:
    1. Managing the kingdom finances in their respective country.
    2. Sitting on the Council of the Purse

Kingdom Chronicler

The Kingdom Chronicler is responsible for the monthly publication and distribution of the official newsletter Pegasus for receipt by members before the first full weekend of the month.

Kingdom Chatelaine

The Kingdom Chatelaine is the bridge between newcomers and the SCA for the kingdom, and shall be responsible for:

  1. Coordinating public and media relations and encouraging the growth and integration of the kingdom.
  2. Maintaining communications with, and providing resources for, group chatelaines to ensure that newcomers feel welcome at events.

Provost of the College of Scribes

The Provost of the College of Scribes shall be responsible for:

  1. Co-ordinating the production of such scrolls as may be directed by the Crown, and as may pertain to the Lochac kingdom awards
  2. Provision of such other documents as the Crown may require.

Keeper of Regalia

The Keeper of Regalia shall serve under the Kingdom Seneschal and shall be responsible for liaising with the Crown through the Council for Regalia regarding the purchase, maintenance, storage and transport of the kingdom regalia as outlined in the Keeper of Regalia Handbook.

Kingdom Historian

The Kingdom Historian shall collect and compile materials relating to the history of Lochac and shall compose a chronicle of this history to be available to the people of Lochac.

Kingdom Web Minister

The Kingdom Web Minister shall serve under the Kingdom Seneschal and shall be responsible for the maintenance and updating of the kingdom website.

Group officers

Baronies

Baronies are required to have at least seven officers. The required offices shall be:

  1. Seneschal
  2. Reeve
  3. Herald
  4. Marshal (of any discipline)
  5. Arts and Sciences Minister
  6. Chronicler
  7. Chatelaine.

All other groups, excluding hamlets

All other groups are required to have at least three officers. The required offices shall be:

  1. Seneschal
  2. Reeve
  3. one of Herald, Marshal (of any discipline), or Arts and Sciences Minister.

Term of office

  1. The normal term of office for a group officer shall be two years.
  2. This term shall only be extended in exceptional circumstances.
  3. No group officer may serve for more than four years consecutively.

Duties of group officers

  1. The duties of group officers closely mirror those of their kingdom-level counterparts, but at the group level.
  2. The duties are laid out in the officer handbooks and policies for each office.

Reporting

  1. The reporting schedule of all officers throughout the kingdom shall be as follows:
    1. The Kingdom Seneschal shall report quarterly, by the 1st of March, June, September, and December, to the Society Seneschal, the Lochac Ombudman, the Crown, the Heirs, Board of SCA Ltd, and Committee of SCANZ.
    2. The Chancellor of the Exchequer shall report to the Kingdom Seneschal quarterly as required by SCA Ltd and SCANZ requirements, also taking into account the annual reporting dates specified in section 7 (Finances) of Kingdom Law.
    3. Other Kingdom Officers shall report to the Kingdom Seneschal, and their Society equivalent officer (where applicable) quarterly, by the 15th of February, May, August, and November.
    4. Reeves shall send a report to the Chancellor of the Exchequer or the deputy exchequer quarterly, by the 15th of January, April, July, and October.
    5. Seneschals of baronies and shires shall report to the Kingdom Seneschal quarterly, by the 15th of February, May, August, and November
    6. Other officers of baronies and shires shall report to their local seneschal quarterly, by the 1st of February, May, August, and November.
    7. Seneschals of incipient groups, colleges and cantons shall report to the Kingdom Seneschal or their local seneschal (as applicable) quarterly, by the 15th of January, April, July and October.
    8. Other officers of colleges and cantons shall report to their seneschal quarterly, by the 1st of January, April, July and October.
  2. Failure to so report without appropriate explanation is grounds for the officer to be suspended or removed from office.

Appointment of officers

Appointment of Kingdom Officers

  1. The Kingdom Seneschal is appointed by the Board of SCA Ltd and Committee of SCANZ.
  2. The Chancellor of the Exchequer is appointed by the Board of SCA Ltd and Committee of SCANZ.
    1. The Deputy Exchequer for New Zealand or Australia is also appointed by the Board of SCA Ltd and Committee of SCANZ.
  3. The Crux Australis Herald, Earl Marshal, Minister of Arts and Sciences, Kingdom Chronicler, Kingdom Chatelaine, Provost of the College of Scribes and the Kingdom Historian are appointed by the Crown, in consultation with the Kingdom Seneschal and the outgoing officer.
  4. The Keeper of the Regalia and the Kingdom Web Minister are appointed by the Kingdom Seneschal in consultation with the outgoing officer.
  5. Emergency replacement deputies for all Kingdom Officers are appointed the same way as the substantive office holder.

Appointment of group officers

  1. Group seneschals are appointed by the Kingdom Seneschal in consultation with the outgoing officer.
  2. Group reeves are appointed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer or relevant Deputy Exchequer for that country in consultation with the group seneschal and the outgoing officer.
  3. Other group officers are appointed by the relevant Kingdom Officer, in consultation with the group seneschal and the outgoing officer.
  4. Emergency replacement deputies for all group officers are appointed the same way as the substantive office holder.

Removal of an officer

With sufficient evidence that an officer is not fulfilling the duties of that office, the relevant appointing authority may remove and replace that officer.

Suspension of an officer

  1. An officer may be suspended by the relevant appointing authority for failing to comply with the requirements of their office.
  2. The duties of a suspended officer shall be performed by that officer's appointed deputy for the duration of the suspension.
  3. If there is no appointed deputy, then the duties of a suspended officer shall be performed by the seneschal at the relevant level, i.e. group or kingdom.

Requirements for holding office

Conflict of interest

  1. No person may hold more than one Kingdom Office excepting as noted under the Earl Marshal's office.
  2. No corporate officer of the SCA may hold any Great Office.
  3. The Crown shall hold no other office in Lochac, or its subsidiary groups, during their reign.
    1. Offices normally held by them shall be filled by their deputies, or such other persons as may be appointed for the duration of their reign.
  4. No person may hold simultaneously a Kingdom Office and the office of seneschal or reeve in a local branch of the kingdom.

Membership

  1. All officers - including Great and Lesser Officers and all local officers - must be members of the SCA.
  2. Officers shall maintain their membership throughout their tenure.

Residence

  1. All officers shall reside in Lochac, and shall have resided in Lochac for at least the six months prior to taking office.
  2. The following officers must have resided in Lochac for at least 1 year prior to taking office:
    1. Kingdom Seneschal
    2. Chancellor of the Exchequer and their deputy
    3. Seneschals of New Zealand groups
    4. Reeves of New Zealand groups.
  3. As they may need to step into the role as officer at any point, the emergency replacement deputies also need to meet these requirements.

Other eligibility

  1. The following officers are also officers of SCANZ, and must meet the eligibility requirements for being an officer of a New Zealand incorporated society:
    1. The Kingdom Seneschal (regardless of residence or membership)
    2. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, and the Deputy Exchequers for New Zealand and Australia (regardless of residence or membership)
    3. Seneschals of New Zealand groups
    4. Reeves of New Zealand groups.
  2. As they may need to step into the role as officer at any point, the emergency replacement deputies also need to meet these requirements.

Territorial baronages

Appointment

  1. The Crown shall appoint as baronage those individual(s) deemed most fit to represent the royal presence in the barony.
  2. The Crown shall give consideration to the wishes of the populace of the barony and the advice of the reigning baronage before making such an appointment.
  3. Territorial baronages of New Zealand baronies are officers of SCANZ and must be eligible to be an officer of a New Zealand incorporated society.

Vicars

In the case of an extended, but temporary, absence of the baronage, they may request that the Crown appoint a vicar to fulfil the duties of the baronage until their return.

Membership

Territorial baronages must be members of SCA Ltd or SCANZ for the duration of their tenure.

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