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Kingdom Law was due for a bit of an update due to the changes needed to comply with changes to SCANZ's constitution.

We have made typographical updates for proper nouns, added or removed commas where needed, corrected names of organisations. Numbering updated to decimal. Paragraphs have been broken into individual referancable rules.

More substantial changes are noted below.

I. (now 1) Definitions

I.2 (now 1.2) Lochac

Was
...In this document, "kingdom" or "the kingdom" shall be understood to mean Lochac.
Now 1.2.2
In this document, "kingdom" or "the kingdom" shall also be understood to mean the Kingdom of Lochac unless clearly noted otherwise.
Functional change
None, clarification only

I.4 (now 1.4) Corpora

Was
Corpora means the Corpora of the SCA US, one of the governing documents of the SCA US.
Now
Corpora means "The Corpora of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.", one of the governing documents of SCA Inc. It contains the policies governing historical re-creation within the SCA globally.
Functional change
None
Reason for change
Explains the importance of Corpora

I.5 (Now 1.5) Member

Was
A member is a subscribing member of the SCA Ltd or SCANZ or a formally affiliated organisation.
Now
A member is a subscribing member of SCA Ltd or SCANZ, an event member, or a member of a formally affiliated organisation.
Functional change
None
Reason for change
We have more types of people that we recognise as members. We have specified which type of membership is needed where relevant.

I.6 Seneschal

Was
Unless specifically stated otherwise Seneschal means the Lochac Kingdom Seneschal.
Now
Removed, subsequent rules renumbered
Functional change
None, we have specified whether we mean the Kingdom Seneschal or group seneschal as needed throughout Kingdom Law

I.7 Registrar

Was
Registrar means the registrar of SCA Ltd or of SCANZ as applicable.
Now
Removed. Subsequent rule renumbered
Functional change
None.
Reason for change
The term did not appear anywhere else in Kingdom Law

I.8 (now 1.6) Pegasus

Was
Pegasus is the official newsletter of Lochac, SCA Ltd and SCANZ is Pegasus.
Added
2. In this document, "the kingdom newsletter" shall be understood to mean Pegasus.
Functional change
None
Reason for change
We variously refer interchangeably to Pegasus and the kingdom newsletter throughout.

I.10 Mail

Was
Unless specifically stated otherwise, the term mail includes email and postal mail.
Now
Removed. Subsequent rules renumbered
Functional change
None
Reason for change
The term did not appear anywhere else in Kingdom Law.

I.11 (now 1.8) Official event

Was
An official event means an SCA event as defined in the Corpora of the SCA US.
Now
An official event means an SCA event as defined in Corpora.
Functional change
None
Reason for change
Corpora is ours too - It contains the policies governing historical re-creation within the SCA.

I.12 (now 1.9) Steward

Was
Steward means the member of the SCA who is the person responsible for an official event.
Now
Steward means the subscribing member of the SCA who is the person responsible for an official event.
Functional change
None, stewards already have to be subscribing members.
Reason for change
Specifying type of membership.

I.13 (now 1.10) Sovereign

Was
Sovereign means the contestant of Crown tournament who fought and won, and was subsequently crowned as King or Queen.
Now
Sovereign means the contestant of Crown Tournament who won, and was subsequently crowned as King or Queen.
Functional change
Allows for non-combat tournament formats in the future.
Reason for change
More tournament formats may become available.

I.16 (now 1.13) Royal titles

Added 1.13.2 Crown Prince/Crown Princess
The titles "Crown Prince" or "Crown Princess" are reserved for the Royal Heirs.
Functional change
None
Reason for change
Reservation of these titles wasn't documented here.

I.19 (now 1.16) Governing documents of the SCA

Updated references to SCA Inc. throughout

Was
2. The Constitution of the SCA Ltd and/or the Rules of SCANZ, as applicable.
Now
2. The constitutions of SCA Ltd and/or SCANZ, as applicable.
Functional change
None
Reason for change
SCANZ now has a constitution, rather than rules of incorporation.
Was
5. The Corpora of the SCA US.
Now
5. Corpora
Functional change
None
Reason for change
Corpora is ours too - It contains the policies governing historical re-creation within the SCA.
Was
8. Governing documents or written policies of Kingdom Officers, approved by the Crown and Kingdom Seneschal.
Now
8. Governing documents or written policies of Kingdom Officers, approved by the Crown and Kingdom Seneschal, and Board of SCA Ltd and Committee of SCANZ.
Functional change
Officer handbooks need to be approved by the Board and Committee, as they are ultimately responsible for our activities.
Reason for change
Our Board and Committee members need to have approved any risk that they maybe shouldering liability for. Some of our activities may have insurance implications.

II. (now 2) The Law

II.1 (now 2.1) Precedence of the Law

Was
The Order of Precedence of the Law shall be as defined in the governing documents of the SCA.
Now
The order of precedence of the Law shall be as defined in Definitions 1.16
Functional change
We define our precedence of documents slightly differently than Corpora due to our need for Board/Committee approvals for officer handbooks.

II.3 (now 2.3) Changes to the Law

II.3.i (now 2.3.1) Proposed Laws

Was
Proposed laws are any changes or additions proposed for these Laws. The Crown must present all proposed laws to the Seneschal. The Seneschal is required to provide advice to the Crown within 60 days of receiving the proposed law. Once the Seneschal has provided advice to the Crown on the proposed law or the 60 days has expired, the Crown may act to proclaim and publish the law change.
Now
  1. Proposed Laws are any changes or additions proposed for these Laws.
  2. The Crown must present all proposed Laws to the Kingdom Seneschal.
  3. The Kingdom Seneschal will provide advice in a timely manner, and seek the approval of any proposed Law changes from the Board of SCA Ltd and Committee of SCANZ within 60 days.
  4. Once the Kingdom Seneschal has provided confirmation of approval, the Crown may act to proclaim and publish the law change.
Functional change
Kingdom Law changes must be approved by the Board of SCA Ltd and Committee of SCANZ before they can come into effect.
Reason for change
Kingdom Law must be consistent with all of the governing documents above it - it must be approved by the Board and Committee as it is officer policy - the Crown being an officer of SCANZ.

II.3.ii (now 2.3.2) Proclamation and publication of Law changes

Was
Changes to these Laws shall be announced by the Crown at an official event and shall take effect immediately.
Now
Changes to these Laws shall be announced by the Crown at an official event and shall take effect immediately as Word of the Crown, and become permanent when published and included in Pegasus.
Functional change
Kingdom Law changes become permanent when published and an announcement of the change is published in Pegasus
Reason for change
Clarifies that Law changes only have the authority of the Word of the Crown until they are properly published and included in Pegasus.
Was
...In order for the changes to have permanent effect, the Kingdom Seneschal shall publish them as follows within the specified periods from the date of the official announcement:
  • within one month, as a distinct document on the Kingdom website which contains only the changes, and also by incorporation into the current Laws document
  • within one month, via a notification to the announcement email list of the Kingdom which references the above-mentioned changes document on the Kingdom website
  • within three months, a copy of the changes in Pegasus
Pending publication as described above, a Law change officially announced by the Crown may be presumed to continue in effect for up to three months of Their Successor’s reign, unless altered by a new Law change.
Laws changes not correctly published within the timeframes described above are automatically rescinded.
Now
Removed
Functional change
Law changes only have the authority of the Word of the Crown until they are properly published and included in Pegasus.
Reason for change
These rules conflicted with the requirements of Corpora IV.F.2 - "Law must be kept current, and all changes thereto must be proclaimed at a Society event and published in the kingdom newsletter. No provision of law shall be in effect, nor shall the subjects of a realm be responsible for such provision, until such proclamation and publication have taken place. "

II.4 (now 2.4) Publication

Was
The current Laws shall be maintained on the Kingdom website by the Kingdom Seneschal and their location shall be published on the home page of the Kingdom website and in each issue of Pegasus.
Documents describing announced changes to Laws shall be maintained and accessible on the Kingdom website for at least ten years after their original publication.
Now
  1. The current Laws shall be maintained on the website of the Kingdom Seneschal and their location shall be published on the home page of the kingdom website and in each issue of Pegasus.
  2. Documents describing announced changes to Laws shall be maintained and accessible on the Kingdom Seneschal's website for at least ten years after their original publication.
Functional change
None
Reason for change
The current laws (and change logs) are maintained on sensechal.lochac.sca.org, not lochac.sca.org

III. (now 3.) The Crown

III.1 (Now 3.1) Eligibility for Crown Tournament

Was
Each combatant entering the Crown Tournament, and their consort, must:
Now
Each entrant in Crown Tournament, and their consort, must:
Functional change
None
Reason for change
Updated wording to allow for Crown Tournament formats that are not combat.
Added 3.1.1.a and b and renumbered subsequent rules
a. Be acceptable to the Committee of SCANZ and Board of SCA Ltd.
b. Not be disqualified from being an officer of a New Zealand incorporated society under section 47 of the Incorporated Societies Act 2022.
Functional change
The Board of SCA Ltd and Committee of SCANZ must approve entrants in Crown Tournament
Reason for change
Changes to New Zealand's Incorporated Societies Act updated the definition of officer of an incorporated society, and the Crown are now officers of SCANZ because they make decisions about SCANZ funds and group activities through their positions on the Council of the Purse.
This means that those applying for the role by entering the tournament must be acceptable to the Committee if they win, and legally able to hold the role of an officer in an incorporated society.
Note that this does not mean you need to be a member of SCANZ, you can be a member of SCA Ltd and still be an officer of SCANZ.

III.1.3 (now 3.1.1.e)

Rule separated into sub rules.

Was
Be current subscribing members of SCA Ltd or SCANZ at the time of the Crown Tournament.
Membership must be maintained by the winner and their consort throughout their tenure as Royal Heirs and Crown. Positive confirmation of membership consists of: a valid membership card, listing as a current member in the Registry Database, or receipt of online membership (as downloaded from the renewal website) plus proof that payment has been made in the form of a receipt for an electronic payment.
Now
e. Be current subscribing members of SCA Ltd or SCANZ at the time of the Crown Tournament.
i. Membership must be maintained by the winner and their consort throughout their tenure as Royal Heirs and Crown.
ii. Positive confirmation of membership consists of:
1. a valid membership card,
2. listing as a current member in the registry database,
3. or receipt of online membership (as downloaded from the renewal website) plus proof that payment has been made in the form of a receipt for an electronic payment.

II.2.v (now 3.2.5) The Regent

Was
... The Regents may not fight or be fought for in the Crown Lists.
Now separated into a separate rule and updated
2. The Regents may not participate as competitor or consort in the Crown Tournament to find the next Crown.
Functional change
None
Reason for change
Wording update to allow for non-combat Crown selection in the future.
III.2.vi Heading removed
Following rules separated and added as 3.2.5.3 and 4

III.3 (now 3.3) Selecting the Crown

Headings have been removed from the rules under this heading.

Added as 3.3.1
The Sovereign is selected by being the winner of Crown Tournament, and the person they were competing for is selected as Consort.
Functional change
None
Reason for change
Wording added to allow for non-combat Crown selection in the future.
III.3.i Conduct of Combat (now 3.3.3)
Was
The conduct of combat, Rules of the Lists, requirements of arms and armour, and rules concerning the use of horses shall be governed by the Conventions of Combat of the Kingdom of Lochac.
Now
Combat used for Crown Tournaments must follow the Rules of the Lists, the requirements for arms and armour, and conventions of combat for the Kingdom of Lochac.
Functional change
None
Reason for change
"Conventions of combat" is a specific section of combat rules that doesn't actually cover requirements for arms and armour. If combat (not specifying type) is used for Crown selection, it's according to our kingdom's rules for that combat.
III.3.ii Tournament Form (now 3.3.2)
Heading removed
III.3.iii Standard List (now 3.3.4)
Heading removed
Was
The standard list for Lochac Crown tournaments is a double elimination list conducted in accordance with the guidelines given in the Kingdom Conventions of Combat.
Now
The standard list for Lochac Crown Tournaments is a double elimination tournament, but other lists, such as single elimination or round robin may be chosen.
Functional change
Explicitly allows for other tournament formats that we already use
Reason for change
The Kingdom Conventions of Combat (presuming the Lochac Fighters Handbook for armoured combat) has no guidelines for double elimination lists. This wording update also allows for non-combat Crown selection in the future.
III.3.iv Entry in Crown lists
Heading removed
Was
Candidates for the Crown must be eligible as defined in Article III Section 1.
Now
Removed as already covered in 3.1 Eligibility for Crown Tournament
III.3.v Opponents (now 3.3.5)
Heading removed
Was
Each fighter by entering in the Crown Lists, declares willingness to fight all opponents in the Lists.
Now
Each competitor, by entering Crown Tournament, declares willingness to face all opponents.
Functional change
None
Reason for change
Wording update to allow for non-combat Crown selection in the future.
III.3.vi Crown Prince and Princess (now 3.3.6 and 7)
Heading removed. Split into two rules
Was
The winner of the Crown Tournament, and Their consort, shall bear the titles of Crown Prince and/or Crown Princess of Lochac. Until Their Coronation they shall have only such rights and duties as the Crown assigns to them.
Now
6. The winner of the Crown Tournament and their consort shall be the Royal Heirs, and bear the titles of Crown Prince and/or Crown Princess of Lochac.
7. Until their Coronation they shall have only such rights and duties as the Crown assigns to them.
Functional change
None
Reason for change
Previous rule didn't state that they become the Royal Heirs, which is a term used elsewhere in Kingdom Law.
III.3.vii Champion and Lord or Lady of Lochac (now 3.3.8)
Heading removed
Was
The highest-ranked fighter in the Crown Tournament who is not the Crown or Consort shall bear the title of Champion of Lochac and their consort shall be called Lord or Lady of Lochac, for the duration of the reign of the winner of this Tournament.
Now
The highest-ranked competitor in the Crown Tournament who is not the Crown or Consort shall bear the title of Champion of Lochac and their consort shall be called Lord or Lady of Lochac, for the duration of the reign of the winner of this tournament.
Functional change
None
Reason for change
Wording update to allow for non-combat Crown selection in the future.

III.4 (now 3.4) Coronation

III.4.1
Heading removed

III.5 (now 3.5) Crown Travel Fund

Was
The Crown Travel Fund will reimburse the Crown’s travel expenses up to an amount to be specified from time to time by the Council of the Purse. Such reimbursement will be made upon presentation of receipts to the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Details of the current policy can be found on the Exchequer's website.
Now separated into 3 rules
1. The Crown Travel Fund will reimburse the Crown's travel expenses up to an amount to be specified from time to time by the Council of the Purse.
2. Such reimbursement will be made upon presentation of receipts to the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
3. Details of the current policy can be found on the Chancellor of the Exchequer's website (reeve.lochac.sca.org/policies)
Functional change
None
Reason for change
3 referenceable rules. Updated title of officer, added link to where policy can be found.

VI (now 4.) Officers

Added heading for Kingdom Officers

Was IV.1.i Greater Officers (now 4.1.1 Great Officers)

Great Officers in the term used in Corpora. This has been updated throughout Kingdom Law

Was
There shall be ten Great Officers in Lochac. They shall be: the Seneschal; the Crux Australis Herald; the Earl Marshal; the Minister of Arts and Sciences; the Chancellor of the Exchequer; the Chronicler; the Chirurgeon; the Hospitaller; the Constable; and the DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity) Officer.
Now
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
Functional change
Proposed removal of the Kingdom Chirurgeon as a Kingdom Office.
Proposed removal of the Kingdom Constable as a Kingdom Office.
Removal of the Kingdom DEI Officer as a Kingdom Office.
Name change from Kingdom Hospitaller to Kingdom Chateleine.
Reason for change
All Great Officers have a Society-level counterpart, except Chirurgeon and Constable.
Chirurgeon: The Society Chirurgeonate was closed down in 2015. Anyone providing first aid or other medical support at an event does so under their mundane qualifications and scope of practice, as has been Lochac's policy since 2013. Event first aid is often coordinated locally, and the Kingdom Chirurgeon is usually not present to suprvise. Waterbearing in any official capacity is currently prohibited by Corpora. Reporting of injuries and medical events needs to go through the relevant officer - martial injuries through the marshallate (the marshallate injury procedures make no mention of the Kingdom Chirurgeon), other event injuries through the steward, and ultimately to the Board and Committee. Medical information being as private as it is, the fewer people who receive it, the better.
Constable: The Kingdom Constable isn't at all events, so can't be responsible for order and security at them. The other role provided for is a SCA Ltd function, not a kingdom one. The group office seems to end up being a lost and found repository. Health and safety at events primarily sits with the event steward.
DEI officer: This office is of sufficient importance that we have made it a corporate role, rather than kingdom. This elevates it above being held to any requirements imposed by the US, which may not be appropriate for the New Zealand or Australian cultural contexts. We are exempt from this Corpora requirement by our organisation constitutions.
Hospitaller: The name of this role has been changed in Corpora.

IV.1.iii (now 4.1.3) Term of office

Was
The normal term of office for a Kingdom Officer shall be two years. This term shall only be extended in exceptional circumstances. No Officer may serve for more than four years consecutively.
Now
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.
Functional change
Clarified that the 4 year limit is for Kingdom Officers.
Reason for change
Wasn't clear that this rule was just about Kingdom Officers when the next rule was about baronial offices.

IV.1.v Required officers (Baronies)

Moved to Section as this section is about Kingdom Officers.

IV.1.Vi Required officers (All other groups, excluding Hamlets)

Moved to Section as this section is about Kingdom Officers.

IV.2 Responsibilities (now 4.1.4 Responsibilities of Kingdom Officers)

Moved up to make it clear that it's for Kingdom Officers, not group officers

IV.2.ii (now 4.1.4.2) Documentation of the office

Was
As part of their responsibility to the administration of the Kingdom, the Greater 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 for any changes to the governing documents or written policies of their office.
Now
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.
Functional change
Removed mention of governing documents as things for Kingdom Officers to produce as that refers to Corpora, the constitutions and corporate policies of the orgs.
Removed mention of a Statement of Responsibilities as no one knew what it was.
Officer policies must also be approved by the Board of SCA Ltd and Committee of SCANZ as they are ultimately responsible.
Reason for change
Officer policies, such as combat handbooks can incur real world liabilities for the organisations, so they need provide informed consent.

IV.2.iv (now 4.1.4.4) Deputies

Added as 4.1.4.4.2
Emergency replacement deputies must be approved in the same manner as the office holder.
Functional change
Emergency replacement deputies are appointed by the same process as the officer.
Reason for change
Some of the appointment processes for Kingdom Officers are now different as they are now officers of SCANZ. As the emergency replacement deputy may need to step in at any time, they must be as acceptable to the same people who appointed the officer.

IV.4 (now 4.4) Appointment of officers

IV.4.1 Warrants (Now 4.4.1 Appointment of Kingdom Officers)

Was
Appointment to and removal from all Offices 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.
Now
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.
a. 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.
Functional change
Lochac does not warrant Kingdom Officers according to the processes set out in Corpora.
Reason for change
Some Kingdom officers are appointed by the Board of SCA Ltd and committee of SCANZ, others by the Crown, and others by the Kingdom Seneschal.

4.4.2 Appointment of group officers

Added and subsequent rules renumbered
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.
Functional change
The Crown is not included in the appointment process for group officers.
Reason for change
Lochac does not warrant group officers according to the processes set out in Corpora.

IV.4.ii (now 4.4.3) Removal of an officer

Was
With sufficient evidence that an Officer is not fulfilling the duties of that Office, the Crown and the Seneschal may remove and replace that officer.
Now
With sufficient evidence that an officer is not fulfilling the duties of that office, the relevant appointing authority may remove and replace that officer.
Functional change
The roles that appointed the officer have the authority to remove an officer that is not fulfilling their duties.
Reason for change
Different appointing authorities for different officers. It follows that if they can appoint them, they can also remove them.

IV.4.iii (now 4.4.4) Suspension of an officer

Was
An officer may be suspended by the Crown for failing to comply with the Laws referring to their office,

as detailed under Article IV Sections 2, 3, 5 and 6. 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.

Now
1. An officer may be suspended by the relevant appointing authority for failing to comply with the

requirements of their office, or while holding an incompatible role temporarily (e.g. Crown).

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.
Functional change
Unless the Crown is one of the appointing roles, they are no longer involved in suspensions, unless that suspension was triggered by other Crown action.
An officer may need to hand over to their appointed deputy as they are temporarily ineligible to hold the role - eg while they are Crown, they can hold no other office.
Reason for change
Some officers are not appointed by the Crown (because we don't warrant them).
Requirements for officers are found in a variety of documents and policies, including officer handbooks.
Previous definition indicated the Kingdom Seneschal where it said Seneschal.... The Kingdom Seneschal doesn't want to pick up the work of a shire's herald.

IV.5 Duties of officers (now 4.1.5 Duties of Kingdom Officers)

Moved from being IV.5 into the section on Kingdom Officers. All paragraphs given numbering. References to the Seneschal updated to be Kingdom Seneschal.

IV5.i The Seneschal (now 4.1.5.1 Kingdom Seneschal)

Was
The Seneschal is the chief administrative officer of the Kingdom and shall:
Now
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.
Functional change
None
Reason for change
More closely aligning with the wording in Corpora to highlight their role in coordinating the other Kingdom Officers.
Was
1. Serve as the principal mundane legal representative of the SCA within Lochac.
Now
Removed and subsequent rules renumbered
Functional change
None
Reason for change
Due to the organisational structure of SCANZ and SCA Ltd, the Kingdom Seneschal has less to do with interface with mundane outside agencies than they might in SCA Inc kingdoms where they are Regional Vice-Presidents of SCA Inc with responsibility for legal matters.
Added as 4.1.5.1.2 and subsequent rules renumbered
The Kingdom Seneschal is responsible for assisting new branches and for branch elevations.
Functional change
None
Reason for change
This is one of the responsibilities of the Kingdom Seneschal in Corpora.
Added as 4.1.5.1.3.f
3. The Kingdom Seneschal shall:
f. 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.
Functional change
This rule accounts for the different procedures for processing Kingdom Law changes in Lochac. Also a reminder to the Kingdom Seneschal that they must inform SCA Inc.
Reason for change
This is one of the responsibilities of the Kingdom Seneschal in Corpora.
Was IV.5.i.6
Ensure that details of upcoming Crown events, attendance at which is required for the winners of

the next Crown Tourney (as defined in Corpora IV.C.2), are properly published via the Kingdom's normal publishing processes, including appearing in Pegasus at least one month before that Crown Tourney takes place.

Now 4.1.5.1.1.e
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.
Functional change
None
Reason for change
Corpora is edited on a relatively frequent basis, so explicit paragraph references can become out of date.

IV.5.ii (now 4.1.5.2) Crux Australis Herald

Was
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. Providing the Crown's voice at events.
2. The registration of names and armoury.
3. The maintenance of the Order of Precedence of Lochac.
4. The providing of new ceremony.
5. The devising of new protocol for Lochac subject to the Crown's approval.
Now
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.
Functional change
None, makes it clearer that they are responsible for the action occurring, not necessarily doing it themselves.
Reason for change
Crux isn't at all Crown Events, and they have other people to assist them.

IV.5.iii (now 4.1.5.3) Earl Marshal

Paragraphs numbered for referencing

Was
...Development of the new combat standards of the Kingdom as required.
Now
Development of combat conventions for the kingdom, as required.
Functional change
None, we refer to construction and use of weapons and armour later.
Reason for change
We can develop existing conventions further too.
Was
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 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. The Earl Marshal may subsume one or more of these roles into their own office should they so desire. The Earl Marshal shall be a rostered marshal in the Kingdom.
Now
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.
Functional change
The Earl Marshal must now have deputies for any discipline that they are not qualified as an authorising marshal for.
The Earl Marshal must be an authorising marshal for one of the combat disciplines, not just a marshal to be qualified to be appointed to the role. Authorising marshal requires a higher level of engagement with systems and processes, and the combat activities are more complex. This matches the requirement in the marshal handbooks.
Reason for change
Update at Society level means that you cannot make decisions that require subject matter expertise for disciplines you aren't qualified in. For roles that include multi-discipline responsibility and accountability (e.g. Kingdom Earl Marshal): You should verify and document whether the correct procedures have been followed to manage any issues, that the appropriate subject matter experts were involved and actions are justified, and direct any further appeal (if applicable) to the next person in the chain of command.
Appointing deputies for all the disciplines provides that pool of subject matter expertise at the highest level.

IV.5.iv (Now 4.1.5.4) Minister of Arts and Sciences

Was
The Minister of Arts and Sciences shall be responsible for:
1. The encouragement of Period Arts and Sciences in Lochac.
2. Conducting the Annual Lochac Arts and Sciences Competition.
Now
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.
Functional change
Makes it clearer that they don't need to conduct the competition, just ensure that it occurs. They do need to be encouraging though!

IV.5.v (Now 4.1.5.5) Chancellor of the Exchequer

Was
The Chancellor of the Exchequer is the chief financial officer of the Kingdom, and shall be responsible for:
Now
The Chancellor of the Exchequer is responsible for:
Functional change
Removing the term chief financial officer to avoid confusion with the role of the corporate treasurers.
Added and subsequent rules renumbered
Coordinating the financial administration of funds for the Kingdom of Lochac and its branches.
Was
Maintaining the records of the assets of Lochac.
Now
Removed
Functional change
Asset records are the responsibility of the corporate treasurers.
Reason for change
The assets are owned by the mundane legal entities so this is the responsibility of the respective corporate treasurers.
Was
The Chancellor of the Exchequer must appoint a deputy to represent them for either Australia or New Zealand (whichever country they are not a resident in). This deputy shall be responsible for managing the Kingdom finances in their respective country.
Now
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:
1. Managing the kingdom finances in their respective country.
2. Sitting on the Council of the Purse.
Functional change
The Deputy is not appointed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer. They are appointed by the Board of SCA Ltd and Committee of SCANZ as they are also SCANZ officers, because they sit on the Council of the Purse.
Reason for change
Requirements of SCANZ constitution.

IV.5.vi The Chronicler (now 4.1.5.6 Kingdom Chronicler)

Was
The Chronicler is responsible for:
1. The monthly publication and distribution of the official newsletter Pegasus for receipt by members before the first full weekend of the month.
2. For the accounting of the Corporate Stipend and other Kingdom newsletter income, reporting such income and expenditures to the SCA Treasurers.
Now
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.
Functional change
Accounting for the stipend and newsletter income is no longer required.
Reason for change
Since Pegasus is managed entirely electronically, there are no funds to manage. Any requests for money would be via the Council of the Purse or directly to the corporate treasurers.

IV.5.vii The Chirurgeon

Was
The Chirurgeon is the chief first aid officer of the Kingdom, and shall be responsible for:
1. Advising the Earl Marshal on health related issues.
2. Supervising those Chirurgeons-At-Large and water bearers who provide first aid at any event within Lochac, excepting mundane authorities.
Now
Proposed for removal, following rules renumbered
Reason for change
The Society Chirurgeonate was closed down in 2015. Anyone providing first aid or other medical support at an event does so under their mundane qualifications and scope of practice, as has been Lochac's policy since 2013.
Event first aid is often coordinated locally, and the Kingdom Chirurgeon is usually not present to supervise.
Waterbearing in any official capacity is currently prohibited by Corpora.
Reporting of injuries and medical events needs to go through the relevant officer - martial injuries through the marshallate (the marshallate injury procedures make no mention of the Kingdom Chirurgeon), other event injuries through the steward, and ultimately to the Board and Committee.
Medical information being as private as it is, the fewer people who receive it, the better.

IV.5.viii The Constable

Was
The Constable is the safety officer of the Kingdom, and shall be responsible for:
1. The maintenance of order and security amongst the people at events.
2. Providing Constabulary related documents as are required by the SCA Ltd and filing these, as required.
Now
Proposed for removal, following rules renumbered
Reason for change
The Kingdom Constable isn't at all events, so can't be responsible for order and security at them.
The other role provided for is a SCA Ltd function, not a kingdom one.
The group office seems to end up being a lost and found repository.
Health and safety at events primarily sits with the event steward.

IV.5.ix The Hospitaller (now 4.1.5.7 Kingdom Chatelaine)

Update of name to match Corpora change.

Was
The Hospitaller is the bridge between newcomers and the SCA for the Kingdom, and shall be responsible for:
1. Welcoming newcomers at events and answering their questions.
2. Coordinating public and media relations and encouraging the growth and integration of the Kingdom.
3. Maintaining communications with, and providing resources for, group Hospitallers.
Now
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.
Functional change
The Kingdom Chatelaine is not personally responsible for welcoming newcomers at events.
Reason for change
Lochac is huge, they are not at all events. They have people for that.

IV.5.x The Provost of Scribes (now 4.1.5.8 The Provost of the College of Scribes)

Formatting change & heading update to match title of officer

Was
The Provost of the College of Scribes shall co-ordinate the production of such scrolls as may be directed by the Crown, and as may pertain to the Lochac Kingdom awards; and shall provide such other documents as the Crown may require.
Now
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.
Reason for change
Standardised formatting, and to reflect that the Kingdom Officer does not need to do it personally.

IV.5.xii The Historian (now 4.1.5.10 Kingdom Historian)

Was
The 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.
Now
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.
Reason for change
Consistent naming convention for Kingdom Officers to avoid confusion with group equivalents.

IV.5.xiii The Web Minister (now 4.1.5.11 Kingdom Web Minister)

Was
The Web Minister shall serve under the Seneschal and shall be responsible for the maintenance and updating of the Kingdom Website.
Now
The Kingdom Web Minister shall serve under the Kingdom Seneschal and shall be responsible for the maintenance and updating of the kingdom website.
Reason for change
Consistent naming convention for Kingdom Officers to avoid confusion with group equivalents.

4.2 Group Officers

New heading to add distinction from Kingdom Officer requirements.

4.2.1 Baronies

Was IV.1.iv Required Offices (Baronies)
Baronies are required to have seven officers. They shall be the Seneschal, the Reeve, the Herald, the Marshal, the Arts and Sciences Minister, the Chronicler, and the Hospitaller.
Now
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.
Functional change
Baronies are allowed more than seven officers.
Clarification from Society Marshal that this is just one marshal capable of running a martial activity of any flavour, could be a target archery marshal.
Reason for change
Baronies often have more than seven officers.
Groups need to be able to do martial things, so need at least one marshal due to the requirements of needing an authorised marshal to run the activity.

4.2.2 All other groups, excluding hamlets

Was IV.1.v Required Offices (All other groups, excluding Hamlets)
All other groups are required to have three officers. They shall be the Seneschal, the Reeve, and one of Marshal, Arts and Sciences Minister, or Herald.
Now
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.
Functional change
Clarification from Society Marshal that this is just one marshal capable of running a martial activity of any flavour, could be a target archery marshal.
Reason for change
Groups need to be able to do martial things, so need at least one marshal due to the requirements of needing an authorised marshal to run the activity.

4.2.3 Term of office

Added
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.
Functional change
Group officers have the same term limits as Kingdom Officers
Reason for change
Prevent officer burn out and allow opportunity for others to have a go.

4.2.4 Duties of group officers

New
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.
Functional change
None
Reason for change
The duties were implied by the section on the duties that were Kingdom Officers', but not clear as that list referred to Kingdom Officers.

IV.3 (now 4.3) Reporting

Was IV.3.i Written Reports
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.
2. The Kingdom Exchequer shall report quarterly as required by SCA Ltd and SCANZ requirements, also taking into account the annual reporting dates specified in Article VII of these laws.
3. Other Kingdom Officers shall report quarterly, by the 15th of February, May, August, and November.
4. Reeves shall send a report to the Chancellor of the Exchequer quarterly, by the 15th of January, April, July, and October.
5. Seneschals of Baronies and Shires shall report quarterly, by the 15th of February, May, August, and November.
6. Other officers of Baronies and Shires shall report quarterly, by the 1st of February, May, August, and November.
7. Seneschals of Incipient Groups, Colleges and Cantons shall report quarterly, by the 15th of January, April, July and October.
8. Other officers of Colleges and Cantons shall report quarterly, by the 1st of January, April, July and October.
Failure to so report without appropriate explanation is grounds for the Crown or relevant Kingdom Officer to suspend that Officer, or to remove that Officer from office.
Now
1. The reporting schedule of all officers throughout the kingdom shall be as follows:
a. 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.
b. The Chancellor of the Exchequer shall report to the Kingdom Seneschal quarterly as required by SCA Ltd and SCANZ, also taking into account the annual reporting dates specified in section 7 (Finances) of Kingdom Law.
c. 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.
d. Reeves shall send a report to the Chancellor of the Exchequer or the relevant deputy exchequer quarterly, by the 15th of January, April, July, and October.
e. Seneschals of baronies and shires shall report to the Kingdom Seneschal quarterly, by the 15th of February, May, August, and November
f. Other officers of baronies and shires shall report to their local seneschal quarterly, by the 1st of February, May, August, and November.
g. 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.
h. 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.
Functional change
Clarified where reports must be sent.
Suspension and removal rule updated to reflect that there are various roles that appoint officers, not just Crown and Kingdom Officers.

IV.3.ii Rosters

Was
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 Crown to suspend that Officer for that reign, or to remove that officer from Office.
Now
Removed
Functional change
Kingdom Officers are not required to keep rosters of local officers or deputies.
Reason for change
This information is available in Regnumator, our database that tracks all officer appointments.

IV.3.iii Financial Reports

Was
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. 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.
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. At the time a new Kingdom Officer is appointed, the outgoing Officer shall prepare a financial report for that Office. Both the outgoing and incoming Officers are to sign that report and a copy is to be sent to the Exchequer.
Now
Removed
Functional change
Kingdom Officers do not need to prepare financial reports
Reason for change
Kingdom Officers outside of the Chancellor of the Exchequer and their deputies have no funds to manage. All financial matters for Kingdom Officers are managed by the Council of the Purse.

IV.6 (Now 4.5) Requirements of holding office

IV.6.i (Now 4.5.1 Conflict of interest

Was
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 Greater Kingdom Office. 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 Deputies, or such other persons as they may appoint for the duration of their reign.
Now
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.
a. 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.
Functional change
Updated to account for differing appointment processes.
Reason for change
Separated rules. Updated name of Great Offices to match Corpora
Updated to account for differing appointment processes.

IV.6.ii Kingdom Officers may not be Local Seneschals or Reeves

Heading removed, now 4.5.1.4, as was also a rule about conflict of interest.

IV.6.iii (now 4.5.2) Membership

Was
All Officers - including Greater and Lesser Kingdom Officers and all local officers - must be members of the SCA. Officers shall maintain their membership throughout their tenure.
Now
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.
Functional change
None
Reason for change
Separate rules for referencing.

IV.6.iv (now 4.5.3) Residence

Was
All Kingdom Officers shall reside in Lochac, and shall have resided in Lochac for at least the six months prior to taking office.
Now
All officers shall reside in Lochac, and shall have resided in Lochac for at least the six months prior to taking office.
Functional change
All officers, not just Kingdom Officers have a residence requirement.
Reason for change
Consistency.
Added 4.5.3.2-3
2. The following officers must have resided in Lochac for at least 1 year prior to taking office:
a. Kingdom Seneschal
b. Chancellor of the Exchequer and their deputy
c. Seneschals of New Zealand groups
d. Reeves of New Zealand group.
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.
Functional change
1 year residency requirement for some roles
Reason for change
Requirement of SCANZ constitution. As they may need to step into the role as officer at any point, the emergency replacement deputies also need to meet these requirements.

4.5.4 Other eligibility

New
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:
a. The Kingdom Seneschal (regardless of residence or membership)
b. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, and the Deputy Exchequers for New Zealand and Australia (regardless of residence or membership)
c. Seneschals of New Zealand groups
d. 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.
Functional change
These roles must not be disqualified from being an officer of a New Zealand incorporated society under s47 of the Incorporated Societies Act 2022
Reason for change
Requirement of SCANZ constitution. Since the office has these requirements, the emergency replacement deputies must also meet the requirements as they may need to step in.

IV.7 (now 4.6) Territorial baronages

IV.7.i (Now 4.6.1) Appointment

Was
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 Baronage before making such an appointment.
Now
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.
Functional change
Territorial baronages of New Zealand baronies are now officers of SCANZ and must be eligible to be an officer of a New Zealand incorporated society.
Reason for change
Requirement of NZ legislation and SCANZ constitution.

IV.7.iii (Now 4.6.3) Membership

Was
Landed Baronages must be members of SCA Ltd or SCA NZ for the duration of Their tenure.
Now
Territorial baronages must be members of SCA Ltd or SCANZ for the duration of their tenure.
Functional change
None
Reason for change
Consistent terminology throughout Kingdom Law.

IV.7.iv Reporting

Was
The baronial reporting schedule will be annual 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 Court should be brief and informative.
Now
Removed
Functional change
Baronial reporting in court not required
Reason for change
Not necessary. Court theatre can always be provided from baronies without requiring it in Kingdom Law.

VI. (Now 6) Awards

VI.1 Awards

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