Monarch Application – United Court of Austin

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 the 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 (including all caps) earned during the period from the day after the prior reign's application deadline through the current reign's application deadline
See Points Standings for your current total

Time Commitment

One-year reign commitment
Monthly board meeting attendance
Participation in fundraising events
Community appearances & outreach

Financial

Minimum fundraising requirements
Full-page Coronation program ad required
Costume & presentation expenses
Details provided upon board approval

Application Process

Submit Application

This form — received by the board

Board Interview

Meet with the board; draw your presentation number

Candidate Announcement

Official campaign kickoff — no campaigning before this

Campaign & Fundraiser

Rally support; produce one fundraising event

Community Vote

Open to any realm resident 18+ with valid government-issued ID — held 5–10 days before Coronation. Results announced at Coronation.

Application Form

Personal Information

Legal First Name *

Legal Last Name *

Preferred Name

Current Stage Name

Email *

Phone *

Austin-area Address *

Title & Membership

Office Applying For *

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

Court Member Since *

Stage Name (if different from legal name)

Desired Moniker for Reign

Leave blank if same as your current stage name

Monarch Obligations

Each Reigning Monarch is expected to attend: all state functions of the Court (i.e. 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 as a Reigning Monarch? *

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 the other courts comprising the United Courts of Texas? *

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

4. Describe the manner in which you plan to achieve your reign goals as stated above. *

5. What do you feel you have contributed to the United Court of Austin 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 entire 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 hereby acknowledge that the election committee MUST approve all public functions pertaining to my candidacy. I attest that I am aware of the personal expenses incurred if elected and am financially prepared to fulfill the obligations of the office. I further attest that I understand the travel obligations and am prepared to meet such requirements. I have read and agree to the UCA Candidate Guide and Bylaws. *

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

Application Fee Required

A non-refundable $50.00 application fee is due at the time of submission, payable in cash, money order, cashier's check, or electronic payment approved by the Board. (Bylaws §9.5.2)

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 the full point categories and caps.

What is the difference between Emperor / Empress / Emprex?

Emperor is the title for male-identifying individuals, Empress for female-identifying, and Emprex is gender-neutral for those who identify outside the binary or prefer not to be categorized by gender.

When can I start campaigning?

Not until Candidate Announcement. No announcements, flyers, posters, social media posts, or other campaigning of any kind before that event. Violations may result in disqualification.

What is required during the campaign?

You must produce at least one fundraising event during your campaign. All campaign materials must be approved by the Candidate Coordinator before distribution. Campaigning of any kind is prohibited before official Candidate Announcement. No negative campaigning is permitted.

What is required for Coronation weekend?

All candidates must: (1) purchase a full-page ad in the official Coronation program; (2) host or co-host the bar/bus tour on Friday night; (3) provide a performance presentation at Coronation not exceeding 7 minutes; and (4) present themselves in attire appropriate to the office sought during the bus tour and at Coronation.

What happens after I submit?

The board will review your application and contact you to schedule an interview. At the interview you will draw your presentation number. Your application remains confidential until Candidate Announcement.