Post by Ii on May 23, 2010 0:23:59 GMT 9
VI. Failure to Serve as the Coronet
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A. Should either the Baron or Baroness, through no fault of his/her own, be unable to attend the Coronet Tourney and investiture of his/her successors, the one who attends the event shall perform the necessary functions of both to maintain a smooth transfer. In such a case, the departing Baron or Baroness shall be considered to have fulfilled his/her obligations to the Barony and Coronet and shall be considered to have completed his/her tenure. | A. Should either the Baron or Baroness, through no fault of his/her own, be unable to attend the Coronet Tourney and investiture of his/her successors, the one who attends the event shall perform the necessary functions of both to maintain a smooth transfer. In such a case, the departing Baron or Baroness shall be considered to have fulfilled his/her obligations to the Barony and to the incoming Coronet, and he or she shall be considered to have completed his or her tenure. |
B. Should either the Baron or Baroness be unable for whatever reason to fulfill his/her term in office, he/she must abdicate by writing to the Baronial Seneschal, Crown, and other member of the Coronet. | B. Should either the Baron or Baroness be unable for whatever reason to fulfill his or her term in office, he or she must abdicate by writing to the Baronial Seneschal, Crown, and other member of the Coronet. |
C. In case of an abdication, specific measures to maintain the Coronet shall apply, namely: | C. In case of an abdication, specific measures to maintain the Coronet shall apply, namely: |
1. Should either the Baron or Baroness abdicate, the other shall assume the duties of both for the remainder of their tenure, regardless of which is the Palatine Baron/ess. The remaining member of the Coronet may not elect to take a new companion to share the Coronet; | 1. Should either the Baron or Baroness abdicate, the other shall assume the duties of both for the remainder of their tenure, regardless of which is the Palatine Baron/ess. The remaining member of the Coronet may not elect to take a new companion to share the Coronet; |
2. Should both the Baron and Baroness abdicate, the Baronial Seneschal shall immediately contact the Crown of the West to determine which of two courses should apply: | 2. Should both the Baron and Baroness abdicate, the Baronial Seneschal shall immediately contact the Crown of the West to determine which of the following should apply: |
a. The preceding Baron and Baroness may be asked by the Crown to serve the remaining portion of the reign, or the Crown may appoint the Baronial Seneschal vicar. If a vicarage is established, no awards may be given out or courts held by the vicar. | a. The preceding Baron and Baroness may be asked by the Crown to serve the remaining portion of the reign. b. The Crown may appoint the Baronial Seneschal as Vicar. If a Vicarage is established, no awards may be given out or courts held by the Vicar. |
b. If the Crown wishes, a new Coronet Tourney shall be held as soon as possible, which shall be presided over by at least two of the three offices of Baronial Seneschal, Baronial Herald, and Baronial Marshal: the victor of this list will be invested and serve out the tenure of the failed Coronet regardless of the time remaining. | c. If the Crown wishes, a new Coronet Tourney shall be held as soon as possible, which shall be presided over by at least two of the three following offices: Baronial Seneschal, Baronial Herald, and Baronial Marshal. The victor of this list will be invested and serve out the tenure of the failed Coronet regardless of the time remaining. |
D. Should either the Baron or Baroness leave the Barony for more than a month without contacting the Baronial Seneschal during that time, this shall count as failure and de facto abdication. | D. Should either the Baron or Baroness leave the Barony for more than a month without contacting the Baronial Seneschal during that time, this shall count as a] failure of the Coronet and de facto abdication. |
E. Should abdications be brought about through no fault of the abdicating Baron or Baroness, their successors shall determine if they should be recognized for their time on the throne. | E. Should abdications be brought about through no fault of the abdicating Baron or Baroness, their successors shall determine if they should be recognized for their time on the throne. |