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Summary
The Charter of Ordenes Trollmenn Act establishes Ordenes Trollmenn as the second official club in Wintreath, dedicated to providing a community and support to Wintreath's writers. This Act contains the charter for the club, which sets out the structure and decision-making process for the club.

History
November 13th - Initial Passage

Current Text

Title
1) This Act is to be titled as the Charter of Ordenes Trollmenn Act

Purpose
2) Ordenes Trollmenn shall be recognized as an official club of Wintreath under the aegis of the Regional Clubs Act and guided by the charter document below.

Charter of Ordenes Trollmenn

Purpose
1) Ordenes Trollmenn is a space for writers of all walks of life, new and old, to come together to share and support each other’s ideas and overall help each other in creating exceptional works.  It encourages folks who may be interested to dive into the craft knowing they’ll have a support system when they need it, and acts a safe non judgmental haven for folks who may be afraid to be vulnerable in sharing their artistic side with others.

Membership
2) Ordenes Trollmenn will be open to any and all forum and Discord members who are interested in the craft and are seeking a friendly support group to assist them along their literary endeavors.

3) Members who have been banned from Wintreath or have likewise not contributed in the region in at least 3 months may be ejected from the club.

4) Members who willingly attempt to plagiarize and pass off another’s work as their own will be ejected from the club immediately upon discovery.

Structure
5) The Scribe will be an elected member who will be responsible for maintaining the club in accordance to the upkeep requirements in the Regional Club Act in which duties include, but are not limited to: maintaining an up to date list of current and former members, setting up discussions or events to generate activity, approving/ejecting member applications, and other duties not listed in this charter.
a) The Scribe will maintain their position until their departure from the club or region.  The first Scribe will be chosen via elections which will occur immediately upon the club’s creation.
6) The Editor will be appointed by the Scribe, and will carry out any delegated duties as well as take on the role of Acting Scribe in the Scribe’s absence.
a) The Editor will be appointed by the Scribe within one week of the Scribe taking office.

The Challenge System
7) A member including the Editor may at any point challenge the Scribe if it is felt that the Scribe is not doing their duties to the best of their abilities.
a) The challenging member must put forth their case in the form of a campaign as to why they’re the better choice for the position.  Likewise, the Scribe must also put forth their case in the same form as to why they deserve to stay in the position.
b) Both members will have one (1) week to put their cases forward, and failure to do so may lead to an automatic challenge withdrawal in favor of the campaigning party.
c) If the criteria is met by both sides, elections will immediately take place after, and the winner with the most votes will be elected.

Revisions to the Charter
8 ) This charter may be revised with the support of at least 65% of the Club, as shown by a petition signed by the required number of members, and upon any further approvals required by the Regional Clubs Act.

Original Version

Time in Effect: November 13th, 2022 to present

Legislative Votes: Landsraad

Version Text

Spoiler

Title
1) This Act is to be titled as the Howling Bells Charter Act

Purpose
2) The Howling Bells shall be recognized as an official club of Wintreath under the aegis of the Regional Clubs Act and guided by the charter document below.

Charter

Charter of the Howling Bells

Purpose
1) The Howling Bells stands as a symbol of Wintreath's promise to be a safe space for members to be themselves. It allows for furries and their allies to come together, discuss topics of interest to the furry community, enjoy furry art, and more. In the process, it gives visibility to our own furry community, both to the greater Wintreath community and to other furries who would otherwise hesitate to share that part of themselves.

Membership
2) Membership to the Howling Bells shall be open to all forum members except those who have had a recent history of discrimination or bigotry, as determined by the Club President. However, only members who are Citizens of Wintreath shall be able to vote in club elections or sign petitions specified in this Charter.

3) Members of the Howling Bells who have been banned from the Wintreath forums or who have not posted on them in at least 4 months shall be summarily ejected from the Club.

4) Members who have recently displayed discrimination or bigotry may be removed with the support of at least 60% of the Club, as shown by a petition signed by the required number of members.

Structure
5) The Club President shall be responsible for maintaining the Club's compliance with the Regional Clubs Act and other applicable laws, keeping the club active, and accepting or rejecting applications to join the club.
a) The Club President shall be elected concurrent to regular Thane elections. The initial Club President shall be elected upon the Club being founded.
6) The Club Vice-President shall be responsible for carrying out the duties of Club President in their absence, and may fill the role on an interim basis for the remainder of the term if the President has been absent for over one week.
a) The Club Vice-President shall be appointed by the Club President within one week of taking office.

Elections
7) All elections pertaining to the Wintreath Furry Club shall be overseen by the Founder of Wintreath or their designee.

Revisions to the Charter
This charter may be revised with the support of at least 65% of the Club, as shown by a petition signed by the required number of members, and upon any further approvals required by the Regional Clubs Act.