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Alexander, by the Grace of God of Hanover and Athenoi and Calormen King, and Head of the Commonwealth to all Our loving subjects, and whatsoever to whom these presents shall come, greeting.
WHEREAS it is fitting that the nation shall have a means of nurturing the literary aspirations and efforts of her citizens,
LET IT BE KNOWN that it is Our Will and Pleasure that the ROYAL CALERMON LITERARY SOCIETY be created and established.
WE DO FURTHER subject this society to this charter and compel it to obey and uphold the strictures contained herein and the calling of artful expression,
I. The Throne shall be the supreme sovereignty of the society having the power of induction without nomination and review at its discretion.
II. The Throne shall not have the power of expulsion.
III. Inductees shall be known as member.
IV. A member shall be appointed for life.
V. A member may nominate any citizen, or with the sovereigns permission, or with the presidents permission, any foreigner, for induction.
VI. The society shall publish and maintain its own standards of qualification for induction as set by its members in open vote.
VII. The society shall review its standards of induction annually during a convention it shall hold for this purpose.
VIII. The Chancellor shall be appointed by the King of Hanover, from its members, which shall represent the society in all official capacities with respect to the Throne and in all legal matters and shall be responsible for same. The rank of Grandmaster is granted to the Chancellor. The chancellor shall manage the internal affairs with the assistance of a Board of trustees.
IX. The term of the Chancellor shall be for life.
X. When the office of the Chancellor is vacant the most senior member shall take up the responsibility of the office until the vacancy is resolved.
XI. The Board shall be populated by members elected from the entire membership. There shall be 3 board member seats, plus 2 for every 15 members, to a maximum of 25 board seats. Each board member shall be elected by plurality vote in open vote. Board members shall have a term of 6 months, and be granted the title of Master.
XII. No member may hold more than once office.
XIII. Members shall be expelled from the society by peer review with a vote of 2/3 of the membership voting to convict a member accused of improper conduct including violation of the standards of the society, this charter, or the laws of the Kingdom of Hanover.
XIV. Accusation of improper conduct including violation of the standards of the society, this charter, or the laws of the Kingdom of Hanover shall not inhibit the member from the benefits of the society until such time as the accusation is resolved in conviction.
XV. In the event of a perfect tie in any vote the sovereign, or his designated representative, shall cast the deciding vote.
XVI. The sovereign may adjust this charter only upon consent of majority the membership in open vote.
In Witness whereof We have caused these Our Letters to be made Patent WITNESS of Ourself at Our court at Gagarin palace this Twentyfifth day of March in the Year of Grace 2004, the First year of Our Reign.
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Alexander, by the Grace of God of Hanover and Athenoi and Calormen King, and Head of the Commonwealth to all Our loving subjects, and whatsoever to whom these presents shall come, greeting.
WHEREAS it is fitting that the nation shall have a means of nurturing the literary aspirations and efforts of her citizens,
LET IT BE KNOWN that it is Our Will and Pleasure that the ROYAL CALERMON LITERARY SOCIETY be created and established.
WE DO FURTHER subject this society to this charter and compel it to obey and uphold the strictures contained herein and the calling of artful expression,
I. The Throne shall be the supreme sovereignty of the society having the power of induction without nomination and review at its discretion.
II. The Throne shall not have the power of expulsion.
III. Inductees shall be known as member.
IV. A member shall be appointed for life.
V. A member may nominate any citizen, or with the sovereigns permission, or with the presidents permission, any foreigner, for induction.
VI. The society shall publish and maintain its own standards of qualification for induction as set by its members in open vote.
VII. The society shall review its standards of induction annually during a convention it shall hold for this purpose.
VIII. The Chancellor shall be appointed by the King of Hanover, from its members, which shall represent the society in all official capacities with respect to the Throne and in all legal matters and shall be responsible for same. The rank of Grandmaster is granted to the Chancellor. The chancellor shall manage the internal affairs with the assistance of a Board of trustees.
IX. The term of the Chancellor shall be for life.
X. When the office of the Chancellor is vacant the most senior member shall take up the responsibility of the office until the vacancy is resolved.
XI. The Board shall be populated by members elected from the entire membership. There shall be 3 board member seats, plus 2 for every 15 members, to a maximum of 25 board seats. Each board member shall be elected by plurality vote in open vote. Board members shall have a term of 6 months, and be granted the title of Master.
XII. No member may hold more than once office.
XIII. Members shall be expelled from the society by peer review with a vote of 2/3 of the membership voting to convict a member accused of improper conduct including violation of the standards of the society, this charter, or the laws of the Kingdom of Hanover.
XIV. Accusation of improper conduct including violation of the standards of the society, this charter, or the laws of the Kingdom of Hanover shall not inhibit the member from the benefits of the society until such time as the accusation is resolved in conviction.
XV. In the event of a perfect tie in any vote the sovereign, or his designated representative, shall cast the deciding vote.
XVI. The sovereign may adjust this charter only upon consent of majority the membership in open vote.
In Witness whereof We have caused these Our Letters to be made Patent WITNESS of Ourself at Our court at Gagarin palace this Twentyfifth day of March in the Year of Grace 2004, the First year of Our Reign.
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