Bylaws to Live By

The Scribe shall be responsible for keeping minutes of Council meetings; recording rituals and ceremonies the Tradition performs; handles correspondence with the general public and with other groups and organizations as requested; maintains records of all meetings and activities; maintains the membership rosters. The Scribe shall have a computer disk and hard copy of all information.

2. Scope

The High Council shall discuss all matters brought before it including:

a. Major event planning for all Tradition members

b. Induction of members to the High Council

c. Finance and Budget (as needed)

d. Networking and Affiliations

e. Disputes of Daughter and Kinship Circles that seek arbitration.

f. Situations brought before the Council of harm towards the tradition by any group or individual. g. Any other matter the Council decides upon.

3. Facilitation

The HPS of the Mother Coven shall chair all meetings of the council. Where she is absent or chooses to delegate, the HP shall chair all meetings.

4. Method of Operation

The High Council shall make decisions by consensus. When consensus cannot be reached, the Council may refer to the decision of the HPS (or in her absence the HP), who shall consider all that has been discussed and make the decision. The HPS retains the right to over rule all decisions made by the Council if she feels it is in the best interest of the Tradition.

5. Frequency of Meetings

The High Council shall meet once annually, or as called by any Council member for the purpose of arbitration.

6. Record of Meetings

All meetings shall be audio recorded and retained by the Tradition HP/S. The Scribe shall transcribe all information and distribute a copy to Council members and involved parties, depending upon the nature of the meeting. The Scribe shall have a computer disk and hard copy of all proceedings.

IV. Grievances and Discipline Procedures

All decisions made by the High Council are binding. Presenting your case before the Council implies your acceptance of their decision. Those seeking arbitration must contact the HP/S or Scribe.

A. Grievance Procedures

The High Council shall be called in order by the HPS to preside over disputes within a group to hear complaints and accusations of inappropriate acts befitting a Priest or Priestess, practice of baneful magick, abuse of power by leaders of a Noletirian

Go To Page: 1 2 3 4 5