1. Name. The name of this corporation shall be The United Court of Austin, Inc. All provisions of these Bylaws are subject to the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation.

2. Assumed Names. The corporation may do business under the assumed names "United Court of Austin" and "The Court of Austin."

2.1 Territory

The territory of the corporation shall be the Texas counties of Travis, Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Lee, Williamson, Milam, Burleson, Robertson, and Brazos.

2.2 Principal Office

The principal office of the corporation in the State of Texas shall be located in the city of Austin, County of Travis.

2.3 Other Offices

The corporation may have other offices, either within or without the State of Texas as the Board of Directors may designate.

2.4 Registered Office and Registered Agent

The registered office and agent shall be as indicated by the Articles of Incorporation. Changes require Board approval and notification to the Secretary of State.

3.1 General

The business and affairs of the corporation shall be managed by a Board of Directors.

3.2 Number of Directors

The number of directors of the corporation shall be seven (7).

3.3 Requirements

• Each director must be a member in good standing of the corporation.
• No director shall serve as a director, officer, executive, management, or similar committee of any other 501(c)3 non-profit corporation.
• The Reigning Monarch(s) shall serve as ex-officio members of the board of directors. They shall not be eligible for election as a Director.

3.4 Board of Directors Composition, Director Term & Director Election

• One (1) director will be a member of the College of Monarchs elected by the College of Monarchs.
• Six (6) directors shall serve staggered 2-year terms.
• Three (3) Directors shall be elected at the first General Membership meeting of each new reign.
• Members eligible to vote must be a member in good standing for one (1) calendar year prior to that voting process.
• 3.4.6 Candidates must receive more than 50% of the votes cast to be elected to the board.
• 3.4.7 Should no candidate(s) receive more than 50% of the total votes, a run off election shall be held until a victor of 50% plus (majority mandate) is decided. The runoff will be between the candidates with the highest vote counts, with the number of candidates included in the runoff always being at least one more than the number of positions being filled.
• 3.4.8 All records of said Board Elections shall remain in the possession of the Secretary of the board for a period not to exceed 90 days from the time election(s) are held.

3.5 Officers

The officers of the corporation shall be a President, a Vice President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. These officers shall be elected annually by the Board of Directors at the first meeting of the Board held in each reign year and hold office for a term of one (1) year. Only members of the Board of Directors shall be eligible to hold these offices. No person shall hold more than one elected position for the Reign.

3.6 Bank Signers

The board of directors shall appoint at least 2, but not more than 3 directors (one being the elected Treasurer) as bank signers. Two members of the same household shall not have banking signature authority.

3.7 Attendance

Any officer or director's absence at two (2) consecutive regular meetings or from three (3) regular meetings in a reign year shall result in automatic removal from the Board.

3.8 Vacancies

Any vacancy occurring in the Board of Directors, including Officers, may be filled by majority vote of the remaining directors. In the event of abdication, death, or removal of a Reigning Monarch, the Board may appoint a Regent Monarch to complete the remainder of the term.

3.9 Change in Size of Board of Directors

The Board of Directors may be increased or decreased in size by a majority vote. If an elected Board member becomes a candidate for Emperor, Empress, or Emprex, they may remain on the board until crowned but will be excluded from voting on issues pertaining to candidates.

4.1 Standing Committees

• Bylaws
• Coronation
• Information Technology (IT)
• Social
• Marketing
• Membership

4.2 Term

The term of each member of a committee shall be one (1) reign year unless otherwise provided in the Board resolution.

4.3 Chairman Role

One member of each committee shall be appointed chairman by a majority vote of the committee members.

4.4 Vacancies

Vacancies in the membership of any committee shall be filled by appointment by the Board of Directors.

4.5 Rules

Each committee may adopt rules for its own government not inconsistent with these Bylaws.

4.6 Ad Hoc

Reigning Monarchs shall be Ad Hoc members of all committees.

5.1 Membership

A member is defined as any person who has submitted an application for membership in a form and manner prescribed by the board of directors and has been approved and paid dues, or is exempt as a Reigning Monarch.

5.2 Denial of Membership

Membership may be denied to any person who has shown malice or malfeasance toward The United Court of Austin, Inc. or its members. Membership shall not be denied based on national origin, race, creed, religion, disability, sexual preference, sexual orientation, or gender identification.

5.3 Age Restrictions

Members who are not of legal age as determined by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission may not participate in activities at such locations without the consent of the owner.

5.4 Membership Dues

• Each member shall pay annual or semi-annual dues.
• Dues become due on September 1st (annual/semi-annual) and March 1st (semi-annual balance).
• Dues become delinquent after September 10th and March 10th respectively.
• Only the Reigning Monarch(s) shall be exempt from dues during their reign.
• All dues paid are non-refundable.
• Dues will be prorated for new members joining during the reign year.

5.5 Good Standing

A member shall be deemed in good standing if they are in the holdover period, have paid dues, are exempt as a Reigning Monarch, or have had dues waived.

5.6 Expiration

Membership shall automatically expire upon the date any members are approved by the board of directors in the subsequent reign year.

5.7 College of Monarchs and Lifetime Titleholder Membership

The College of Monarchs and Lifetime Titleholder are not exempt from Membership Dues, but shall be ex-officio members with privileges as provided in the SOPs unless they have become a member for the current reign year.

5.8 Not in Good Standing

Members not in good standing shall forfeit all rights of membership. A member not in good standing due to delinquency can revert to "in good standing" status by satisfaction of the delinquency.

5.9 Transfer of Membership

Members of other courts who transfer membership shall present a UCA membership application and applicable dues.

5.10 Titles

A member in good standing who has held titles in other empires will be recognized only by their United Court of Austin line title when being presented with the UCA.

5.11 Ex-Officio

The board of directors may define classes of ex-officio membership; however, no ex-officio membership shall include voting rights.

6.1 Tracking

The Board of Directors shall develop a system of record-keeping of member activities to verify earned points.

6.2 Point Tabulator

Only the person named by the board as the official point tabulator shall be eligible to edit the point tabulation form.

6.3 Point Categories

7.1 Removal

Any officer, official representative, ceremonial representative, or agent of the corporation may be removed by the Board of Directors by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the total number of voting directors present, and two-thirds (2/3) of the general membership in good standing present, whenever there is shown sufficient cause.

Removal of a College of Monarchs Title/Number requires a written petition signed by at least 1/3 of the active general membership, followed by a Board hearing and a 2/3 majority vote of the active membership present at the next regularly scheduled general membership meeting.

7.2 Removal of Board Member by Vote of No Confidence

The members of the organization shall have the authority to remove a member of the Board of Directors through a vote of no confidence.

• 7.2.1 A vote of no confidence may be called at any regular or special meeting of the membership, provided that the meeting has been properly noticed in accordance with these bylaws and that the proposed vote of no confidence is included on the agenda.
• 7.2.2 A quorum of the membership must be present for the vote to take place.
• 7.2.3 If two-thirds (2/3) of the members present and voting vote in favor of a motion declaring no confidence in a specific member of the Board of Directors, that board member shall be immediately removed from their position on the Board of Directors.
• 7.2.4 The vacancy created by such removal shall be filled in accordance with the procedures for filling board vacancies as outlined elsewhere in these bylaws.
• 7.2.5 The decision of the membership following a vote of no confidence shall be final.

7.3 Removal of College of Monarchs Representative on the Board by Vote of No Confidence

The College of Monarchs of the organization shall have the authority to remove the College of Monarchs Representative through a vote of no confidence.

• 7.3.1 A vote of no confidence for the College of Monarchs Representative (COM Rep) may be called by any three members of the College of Monarchs at anytime.
• 7.3.2 A 14 day notice shall be given to all College of Monarchs members. Notice shall be via email with the email on file.
• 7.3.3 Voting may take place via email or electronic meeting.
• 7.3.4 Voting shall be tabulated by a member of the Board of Directors or member representative that is not a member of the College of Monarchs.
• 7.2.5 If two-thirds (2/3) of the members voting vote in favor of a motion declaring no confidence, that board member shall be immediately removed from their position on the Board of Directors.
• 7.2.6 The vacancy created by such removal shall be filled in accordance with the procedures for filling board vacancies as outlined elsewhere in these bylaws.
• 7.2.7 The decision of the College of Monarchs following a vote of no confidence shall be final.

8.1 Regular Meetings

Regular meetings of the members and the board of directors shall be held monthly in the territory of the corporation.

8.1.1

• Subsection A. Any member that lives within 50 miles of the designated General Membership meeting location may attend up to six General Membership meetings by electronic means and receive full participation points.
• Subsection B. Any member that lives outside of 50 miles of the designated General Membership meeting location may attend all General Membership meetings by electronic means and receive full participation points.

8.2 Special Meetings

Special meetings may be called by the President, Vice President, reigning Empress, reigning Emperor, and/or reigning Emprex or a majority of the Directors.

8.3 Notice

Notice of any special meeting shall be given at least three (3) days prior to the meeting.

8.4 Quorum

Five (5) members in good standing shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the members. A majority of the voting directors being present shall constitute a quorum for board meetings.

8.5 Minutes

Minutes or a record of the business conducted at each meeting must be provided to the court Secretary for the official record.

9.1 The Reigning Monarch(s)

The Reigning Monarch(s) shall be a reigning Empress, a reigning Emperor, and/or a reigning Emprex. They shall serve as co-moderators at all meetings and as ceremonial representatives of the corporation at all functions of the International Court System.

9.2 Election of Reigning Monarch(s)

The reigning Empress, Emperor and/or Emprex shall be elected annually from the slate of candidates approved by the Board of Directors. The company shall have, at most two reigning monarchs at any given time. The Reigning Monarch(s) shall hold office for a term of one (1) reign and shall not be eligible for reelection to the same office for a period of one (1) reign.

Voting shall be open to each person having a valid Texas driver's license, other Texas photo identification card, military photo identification card, or other similar government-issued photo identification proving residency in the territory of the corporation.

9.3 Election Contest

The official tally must be filed with the Secretary. Ballots shall be retained for fifteen (15) days after Coronation. Any unsuccessful candidate may request a recount in writing within seven (7) days after Coronation.

9.4 Oath of Office and Presentation of Elected Monarch(s)

Upon election and at the time of crowning, each newly elected Monarch(s) shall take an oath of office and affix their legal signatures to a written counterpart of such oath. Failure to comply shall result in automatic forfeiture of title.

9.5 Candidacy

All candidates shall submit a written application to the Board of Directors. Applications are due at the end of the regular monthly meeting occurring during the second month preceding Coronation. Each application shall be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee of $50.00.

9.6 Candidate Qualifications

• Have been a member in good standing for the entire year (365 days) prior to the application deadline.
• Be a resident of the territory of the corporation.
• Have earned a minimum of two hundred (200) membership participation points including all minimum and maximum caps.

9.7 Candidate Announcement and the Campaign

Certified candidates shall be announced at a candidate presentation party. The date shall be no earlier than 30 days prior to the date of voting. All public aspects of campaigns shall be governed by the candidate handbook approved by the Board of Directors.

9.8 Obligations of Reigning Monarch(s)

Each Reigning Monarch shall attend all state functions, all meetings, all fundraisers and benefits, four (4) in-state Coronations of the United Courts of Texas, and two (2) out of state Coronations of a member court of the International Court System.

9.9 Financial Authority of Reigning Monarch(s)

The Reigning Monarch(s) shall have no right or authority to spend any funds of the corporation without the prior approval of the Board or the members of the corporation.

10.1 Succession Titles

The Reigning Monarch(s) shall have the right to confer line of succession titles or camp titles upon members as they deem appropriate.

10.2 Honorary Titles

The Reigning Monarch(s) shall also have the right to confer honorary and/or camp titles upon nonmembers of the corporation.

10.3 Imperial Crown Titles

The reigning Empress, Emperor, and/or Emprex may appoint an individual(s) to represent them at official functions when they are unable to attend. This individual(s) shall be invested with the corporation's highest line title, known as Imperial Crown Prince, Imperial Crown Princess, and/or Imperial Crown Princex (ICP). The ICP must be a member(s) in good standing and selection shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Directors.

10.4 Title Alteration

The Reigning Monarch(s) shall have the right to confer additional or new titles during the fiscal year or to change or remove any title at their discretion.

10.5 Line of Succession

The Board of Directors shall make available a handbook of titles and protocol. Line of succession title holders shall not be entitled to elevation or promotion of title from one reign to the next.

10.6 Life Titles and Proclamations

Each Reigning Monarch shall be entitled to confer one (1) lifetime title and issue one (1) proclamation, or two (2) lifetime titles and no proclamation, at the end of their reign with the prior approval of the Board of Directors.

10.7 Protocol

Protocol for the presentation of representatives of the corporation at all state functions shall be as directed by the Protocol Handbook.

11.1 Contracts

The Board of Directors may authorize the President, Vice President, or any other officer or agent to enter any contract or execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the corporation.

11.2 Checks

All checks, drafts, or other orders for the payment of money shall be signed by the Treasurer or an Assistant Treasurer.

11.3 Deposits

All funds of the corporation not otherwise employed shall be deposited to the credit of the corporation in banks, trust companies, or other depositories as the Board of Directors shall designate.

11.4 Gifts

The Board of Directors, or a committee, or any officer or agent designated by the Board, may accept on behalf of the corporation any contribution, gift, bequest, or device for the general purposes or for any special purpose of the corporation.

12.1 Books and Records

The corporation shall keep correct and complete books and records of account and shall keep minutes of the proceedings of the members, the Board of Directors, and all committees.

12.2 Reign Book Closure and Reign End Distribution

The books of each reign shall be closed after the payment of all expenses of Coronation. All funds on hand at closure (other than a reasonable amount to begin the next reign) shall be distributed to 501(c)3 organizations as the Reigning Monarch(s) may designate, with the prior approval of the Board.

12.3 Confidentiality

All financial matters of the corporation, other than monthly financial statements submitted to the members, shall be confidential and shall not be released or discussed without the express consent of the Board of Directors.

13.1 Fiscal Year

The fiscal year of the corporation shall begin on the first day of January and end on the last day of December of each year.

14.1 Corporate Seal

Unless the Board of Directors determines otherwise the corporation shall not have a corporate seal.

15.1 Notice

Any notice required to be given shall be deemed to have been given if given by telephone, in writing, delivered personally or mailed, or by means of electronic communication including email and social media posts.

15.2 Waiver

A waiver of notice, in writing, signed by the person entitled to the notice, signed before the required time, shall be deemed equivalent to the giving of the notice.

16.1 Distribution of Assets on Dissolution

Upon dissolution of the corporation, the property then on hand, if any, shall be donated to a non-profit corporation or corporations exempt from the payment of federal taxes under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code, selected by the Board of Directors.

17.1 Parliamentary Procedures

The most current and revised Robert's Rules of Order shall be the authority on all questions of parliamentary procedure except where the same may be inconsistent with these Bylaws.

18.1 Amendments

These Bylaws may be altered, amended, or repealed and new Bylaws may be adopted by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members at any regular or special meeting at which a quorum is present, with twenty-one (21) days prior notice.

18.2 Amendment Alterations

These bylaws may be amended by any bylaw committee without membership approval for: spelling errors, grammatical errors, formatting/numbering, and identification or date references to other documents.

18.3 Standard Operating Procedures

SOPs may be adopted, amended, or repealed by a majority vote of the members of the Board of Directors at any regular or special meeting at which a quorum is present.