This thread is for OOC discussions related to the World Lacrosse Championships.
For reference, here is the Constitution for the World Lacrosse Championships:
World Lacrosse Championships Constitution
Article I: The World Lacrosse Championships shall be governed by a World Lacrosse Council (herinafter referred to as The Council). The Council shall consist of a President, a Vice President, and active nations. An active nation shall be considered a player who has posted at least a roster and a roleplay in the most recently completed WLC.
Section 2: For the purposes of this Constitution, a term shall be defined as three WLCs operated to completion.
Article II: During the preparation for the tournament prior to the end of a term, the Council shall seek nominations for President over the course of one RL week. In the event that more than one player is nominated, there shall be a period of three RL days for an election. The nominee with a majority of votes by active nations shall become President as long as a quorum of voters shall have voted. For the purposes of this Article, a quorum shall be defined as one more than 50 percent of the active membership as defined in Article I.
Section 2: If neither candidate shall attain such majority, there shall be a runoff election with the top two vote-getters for a period of three RL days. In a run-off election, the option to re-open nominations and/or abstain will not be permitted.
Section 3: The candidate who finishes second in the election for President shall have the option of serving as Vice President. If that candidate declines the option, the President shall nominate a candidate to serve as Vice President.
Section 4: In the event that only one candidate is nominated for President, the election would be to install that candidate as President or re-open the nomination process. In the event that candidate is elected President, they shall nominate a candidate to serve as Vice President.
Section 5: No person may serve more than two consecutive terms as President. However, they may remain on the Council or serve as Vice President, and would be eligible to re-ascend to the Presidency.
Article III: In the event of the departure of the President from the forums, the Vice President shall become President with immediate effect. If the President does not return to the forums without contact or prior announcement after three RL weeks, the Vice President shall serve as President. Any Vice President who becomes President under this Article shall nominate one candidate to serve as Vice President.
Section 2: In the event both the President and the Vice President depart the game with or without an announcement and do not nominate a successor, the Council shall elect a President from among its ranks. Such elected President shall then nominate a Vice President.
Article IV: The President shall be responsible for initiating signups and soliciting host bids for the WLC. Upon receipt of a minimum of one hosting bid, the President shall, at their discretion, determine when host bids shall close and then call for a vote among the active membership. Once a host is elected, the President shall turn the administration of the tournament over to the host nation, who shall have final authority over the operation of the tournament.
Section 2: The President shall determine how to proceed in the event of the abandonment of hosting duties by the host nation, and shall convene the Council in the event of emergencies involving an in progress tournament. In the event of malfeasance or nonfeasance on the part of the host nation, the President shall have discretion to take whatever actions are necessary to preserve the integrity of the tournament, up to and including requiring the host to relinquish hosting duties.
Article V: The President and/or the Vice President may be impeached by the announcement of the same by one active nation and the second of an active nation. The members shall then try the officer over the course of one RL week, and the entire roster of active nations save the accusing members and the accused shall vote on whether or not to remove the impeached member. A two-thirds majority of active nations shall be required to remove an officer from that role.
Section 2: In the event an officer is impeached, they are required to remain off the Council until the conclusion of the term. They would be eligible to return to the Council for the following term. However, in the event the Council is satisfied that the conditions causing impeachment have been removed, the Council may by simple majority vote to readmit the removed Member.
Article VI: Amendments may be proposed by any Council member as defined above when deemed necessary. Each proposed Amendment receiving the publicly announced support of two other Council members shall go through a period of three RL days of discussion and potential revision.
Section 2: After the period of discussion, the proposed Amendment shall put before the full Council for a vote lasting for one RL week. Any proposed Amendment receiving two thirds of all votes cast in favour provided that a quorum of Council members votes shall be adopted.
Section 3: Any proposed Amendment receiving a two thirds vote in favour would be automatically adopted.
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