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The Church Constitution is the founding document and highest set legislative document of the Church. The Constitution sets out the powers, duties and functions of the governing bodies, along with the fundamental rights every member of the clan holds. In times of a Church crisis, the Church may grant the Pope Emergency Powers, with the ability to make immediate decisions to combat the crisis and solve the problem. In such cases, the Constitution may sometimes be amended.
•¤†¤ Former Pope of the Church of Saradomin (2006-2012) ¤†¤•

•¤†¤ The Omniscient Dragon ¤†¤•

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•¤†¤• Article I • The Papacy •¤†¤•
Article I deals with the Papacy. Executive and legislative powers are invested in the Pope. The Pope deals with the day to day running of the Church, however still has a substantial amount of powers when it comes to deciding important matters.
• 1.1 The Papacy retains jurisdiction over the Church as a whole and can grant powers to individuals or systems to rule over certain elements of the Church.
• 1.1.1 The Pope may delegate power to appoint certain positions to sections of the Church at his/her discretion.
• 1.2 The Pope is charged with the creation of a stable set of Branches for the Church and the appointment of Elders as Heads of said Branches.
• 1.2.1 The Pope is charged with the running of any Branches of the Church should they no longer have a Head.
• 1.2.2 The Pope is charged with the handling of any Branches of the Church that are no longer functioning successfully.
• 1.3 The Pope has executive power over offers of war or alliances.
• 1.3.1 The Pope has executive powers over promotion or demotion of members.
• 1.4 The Pope may grant reprieves and pardons, except in cases of impeachment.
• 1.4.1 The Pope sees that the laws are faithfully upheld.
• 1.5 The Pope is charged with the undertaking of all ceremonies.
• 1.6 The Pope may demand the opinions of the Elder Council on selected matters.
• 1.6.1 With the advice and consent of the College of Cardinals, the Pope may conjure, amend and repeal laws of any nature.
• 1.7 The Papacy is granted Papal Consent over decisions actions unless a 50% + 1 majority was reached to pass the action. The Consent period is two weeks from when the action was made.
• 1.8 With respect to removal of office, the Pope is removed only on impeachment for, and conviction of, treason, corruption, neglected duties, or other high crimes and misdemeanour's.
•¤†¤ Former Pope of the Church of Saradomin (2006-2012) ¤†¤•

•¤†¤ The Omniscient Dragon ¤†¤•

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•¤†¤• Article II • The Union of Members •¤†¤•
Article II deals with the Union of Members. Certain legislative powers are invested in all Church Members. The Union of Members deal with the voting and decision of the passing of acts and laws.
• 1.1 The Union of Members act as the Lower House of the Legislature of the Church.
• 1.2 All Members of the Church are automatically part of the Union of Members upon acceptance into the Church.
• 1.2.1 The Elder Council acts as the Upper House of the Legislature of the Church, however in normal cases it combines with the Union of Members to vote and debate bills.
• 1.3 The Union of Members may grant the Pope emergency powers in face of a crisis, providing a super majority of 66% is reached, with the agreement of the Elder Council.
• 1.4 To change laws or edit the Constitution, a super majority of votes must be obtained.
• 1.5 Members can be removed from office only on impeachment for, and conviction of, treason, corruption, neglected duties, or other high crimes and misdemeanour's.
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•¤†¤ The Omniscient Dragon ¤†¤•

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•¤†¤• Article III • The Elder Council and Branches •¤†¤•
Article III deals with the Elder Council and Branches of the Church. Certain legislative and executive powers are invested in the Council and Branches. The Elder Council consists of some of the most experienced members of the Church, and are charged with assisting the Pope in the running of the Church, whilst also heading specific Branches of the Church, such as Discipline, and are charged with maintaining their section to a high standard.
• 1.1 The Elder Council is charged with maintaining the stability of the Church in the absence of the Pope, unless specified by him.
• 1.2 The Elder Council is charged with the organisation of their specific area, events, recruitment, maintaining discipline, the activity on the chat and threads and the happiness of members.
• 1.3 Members of the Elder Council are picked by the Pope on the basis of activity, length of membership in the Church, attitude and contributions.
• 1.3.1 On the decision by the Pope, an election can be called to decide the appointment of a member of the Elder Council.
• 1.4 The Elder Council is charged with acting as the Upper House in the Legislation of the Church.
• 1.5 Elders of Branches are charged with dealing with the day to day matters of their Branch.
• 1.6 In the circumstance that a Branch is no longer functioning stably, the Pope is charged with taking over the Branch until it is in a fit state to function without.
• 1.7 Elders can be removed from office only on impeachment for, and conviction of, treason, corruption, neglected duties, or other high crimes and/or misdemeanour's.
•¤†¤ Former Pope of the Church of Saradomin (2006-2012) ¤†¤•

•¤†¤ The Omniscient Dragon ¤†¤•

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•¤†¤• Article IV • Members’ Rights •¤†¤•
Article IV states the Rights of the Members. Every person who is a member of the Church automatically has the Rights of a Member. The Rights ensure a fair treatment for all members no matter what their beliefs are. However, if you abuse your rights and break a rule, you forfeit some of your rights, such as not being able to enter the Clan Chat if under a ban.
• 1.1 All Members retain the right to run and vote in Elections, unless they don’t meet the specific requirements to run in a particular election.
• 1.2 All Members have the right to have their views fairly represented by the Union of Members in Church meetings.
• 1.3 All Members have the right to freedom of belief.
• 1.4 All Members have the right to be respected.
• 1.5 All Members have the right to be treated as an equal.
• 1.6 All Members have the right to be a part of the Military, unless the Head of Military has a valid reason for excluding them.
• 1.7 All Members have the right to a fair trial.
• 1.8 All Members have the right to a degree of privacy, unless it contradicts another part of the Constitution.
• 1.9 All Members have the right to stability and security.
• 2.0 All Members have the right to join the Clan Chat unless there is a valid reason for their exclusion (as decreed by the curator of the Clan Chat).
• 2.1 All Members have the right to a rank in the Clan Chat unless there is a valid reason for their exclusion (as decreed by the curator of the Clan Chat).
• 2.2 All Members have the right to post on our Threads.
• 2.3 Members have protection from removal from their position unless upon grounds of impeachment for, and conviction of, treason, corruption, neglected duties, or other high crimes and misdemeanour's.
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•¤†¤ The Omniscient Dragon ¤†¤•

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•¤†¤• Article V • Rules and Restrictions •¤†¤•
• 1.1 Any and all attempts to overthrow the Government are regarded as high treason. This includes any and all public or private conspiracy or plotting to remove the Pope, Elder/s or senior member/s. Such acts can be punished by Excommunication. This does not include legitimate elections or requesting trials.
• 1.2 Any Member/s who leave the Church and attempt to bring other Members with them can be considered as having committed high treason and can be regarded as an enemy of the Church.
• 1.3 Any Member who withholds information from the Pope or Elder Council concerning revolt, plots, war or plans to in any way harm the stability or security of the Church is considered to have committed high treason. Such acts can be punished by Excommunication.
• 1.4 Any Member who passes important information to someone regarded as an enemy of the Church is considered to have committed high treason. Such acts can be punished by Excommunication.
• 1.5 Any Member who refuses to comply with a direct or general order given by an individual who holds jurisdiction over a particular area can be considered as having committed insubordination. Such acts can be punished by suspension or demotion.
• 1.5.1 Any and all commands or orders given by highly ranked individuals (namely the Pope, Elders and Cardinals) must always be followed unless they conflict with another law or part of the Constitution. They may also be considered void if they conflict with another order given by another highly ranked individual, in such cases the Pope makes a decision.
• 1.5.2 Any Member who does not agree with a given command or order may bring the issue to the High Lord of Internal Affairs, who will then bring the issue to the Pope.
•¤†¤ Former Pope of the Church of Saradomin (2006-2012) ¤†¤•

•¤†¤ The Omniscient Dragon ¤†¤•

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•¤†¤• Article VI • Rules and Restrictions •¤†¤•
• 1.1 Although privacy is valued in the Church, the Papacy is entitled to any and all information they seek in the Church.
• 1.2 The Pope and Elder Council have the right to keep confidential information if said information threatens the security and stability of the Church.
• 1.3 Any Member asked by a high ranked individual not to speak of a specified topic, for reasons (given or not), must comply with the request. Any Member who does not comply with the request can be punished at the Pope’s discretion.
• 1.4 With regards to removal from the chat, three verbal warnings must be given by any highly ranked individual/s before a member is kicked from the chat.
• 1.5 A Member's clan chat rank may be temporarily demoted, but if said demotion is to become permanent, it must be verified with the High Lord of Internal Affairs and the Pope.
• 1.6 Any and all punishments sanctioned by a highly ranked individual, other than the High Lord of Internal Affairs or the Pope, are temporary until verified by the Pope or High Lord of Internal Affairs.
* 1.7 In the case of any punishment being handed out, the receiving individual is entitled to a fair trial, to which the College of Cardinals will act as Jury and the Pope as Judge.
•¤†¤ Former Pope of the Church of Saradomin (2006-2012) ¤†¤•

•¤†¤ The Omniscient Dragon ¤†¤•

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