UCA – Monarch Application

Eligibility Requirements

General

At least 21 years of age
Current member in good standing
Member in good standing for the full year (365 days) prior to the application deadline (Bylaws §9.6.1.1)
Resident of UCA territory (Travis, Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Lee, Williamson, Milam, Burleson, Robertson, or Brazos county)

Points 200 pts required

Minimum 200 membership participation points
Points counted from day after prior reign's deadline through current deadline
All per-event minimums and maximum caps apply
See Bylaws Article VI for full point categories

Obligations

All Court state functions (Coronation, Investiture)
All GM and Board of Directors meetings
All Court fundraisers and benefits
4 in-state Coronations (United Courts of Texas)
2 out-of-state Coronations (Imperial Court System)

Fees & Finances

Non-refundable $50 application fee due at submission (Bylaws §9.5.2)
Must be prepared to be personally responsible for all reign expenses and travel expenses

Candidacy Process

Submit Application

At or before the GM meeting in the 2nd month before Coronation

Draw Numbers & Interview

Candidates draw numbers then are interviewed by the Board of Directors and the College of Monarchs

Candidate Announcement

Public candidacy announced — campaigning may begin

Election

Members vote at the final GM before Coronation

Coronation

Newly elected monarchs crowned and reign begins

Application Form

Personal Information

Legal First Name *

Legal Last Name *

Preferred Name

Stage Name

Email *

Phone *

Street Address *

City *

State *

ZIP *

Title & Membership

Office Applying For *

Emperor = male-identifying · Empress = female-identifying · Emprex = gender-neutral

Court Member Since *

Monarch Obligations

Each Reigning Monarch is expected to attend: all state functions of the Court (Coronation and Investiture), all meetings of the members of the Court and of the Board of Directors, all fundraisers and benefits of the Court, four (4) in-state Coronations of other Courts in the United Courts of Texas, and two (2) out-of-state Coronations of other Courts in the Imperial Court System.

If elected, will you be able to fulfill these requirements? *

Yes No

Essay Questions

Please answer each question fully and completely. These responses will be reviewed by the Board of Directors and College of Monarchs.

1. What qualifications and personal attributes make you the best candidate for the title you seek? *

2. What is your reputation in the community and among other courts in the United Courts of Texas? *

3. What are your goals for the year of your reign? *

4. Describe how you plan to achieve the goals stated above. *

5. What have you contributed to UCA during your membership that qualifies you as an acceptable candidate? *

Eligibility Confirmations

I confirm I am at least 21 years of age. *

I confirm I am a member in good standing and have been continuously for the full year (365 days) prior to the application deadline, I reside within the UCA territory, and I have earned at least 200 membership participation points during the qualifying period. *

By submitting this application, I acknowledge that the election committee must approve all public functions pertaining to my candidacy. I attest I am aware of the personal expenses incurred if elected and am financially prepared to fulfill the obligations of the office, including travel requirements. I have read and agree to the UCA Candidate Guide and Bylaws. *

No campaigning of any kind (announcements, flyers, social media posts, etc.) is permitted until after Candidate Announcement. By submitting, you agree to comply with all Candidate Guide conduct requirements.

Application Fee — $50.00

A non-refundable $50.00 application fee is required per Bylaws §9.5.2. Please select how you will pay:

Pay Online via Zeffy Credit card, debit card, or digital wallet — processed securely through Zeffy after you submit.

Check or Money Order Payable to United Court of Austin. Must be hand-delivered to a Board member. Application is not complete until received.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 200-point candidacy requirement?

You must earn at least 200 membership participation points (including all minimum and maximum caps) during the period from the day after the prior reign's application deadline through the current reign's application deadline. Points are earned through UCA events, meetings, coronations, investitures, and other approved activities. See Article VI of the Bylaws for full point categories and caps.

When is the application deadline?

Applications are due at the close of the General Membership meeting held during the second month preceding Coronation. The exact date is announced by the Board of Directors at the start of each reign.

What happens after I submit my application?

The Board of Directors will review your application and contact you to schedule an interview. After all interviews are complete, the Board assigns draw numbers to qualified candidates. You may not campaign until after the official Candidate Announcement event.

Can I campaign on social media after Candidate Announcement?

Yes — but only after the official Candidate Announcement event. All campaign materials and public functions must be pre-approved by the election committee. Violations may result in disqualification.

What is the $50 application fee for?

The non-refundable application fee covers administrative costs of the candidacy process. It is due at the time of submission and may be paid in cash, money order, cashier's check, or electronic payment approved by the Board (Bylaws §9.5.2).

What if I do not meet the 200-point requirement?

You are not eligible to run until the requirement is met. The Board of Directors verifies points prior to approving candidacy. If you are close to the threshold, contact the Board for guidance on how to earn additional points before the deadline.