# The Custodians CharterThis document outlines the structure and operation of the Custodians. All members of the Custodians are bound by this Charter. This Charter may only be changed via the processes outlined herein.
For the purposes of this document, the following definitions apply:
- Custodians - refers to the overall organization;
- Charter - refers to this document;
- Member - refers to any member of the Custodians.
## Article I - Mission StatementThe Custodians are a lawful organization which advocates Contract Law and strives to enforce it with proper penalties for those breaching. To this end, the Custodians provide various contract services including, but not limited to:
- Contract drafting, witnessing, archival, enforcement and punishment.
- Acting on public contracts such as bounties.
- Offering private security, mercenary and ring running services.
In addition, the Custodians strive to train men and women of martial or arcane inclinations to be worthy defenders of the King's Realm, be they members of the Custodians or not.
## Article II - Organization StructureMembers of the Custodians can elect and be elected to one or more of the following offices:
- Office of Praetor
- Office of Decanus
- Office of Censor
Once elected, the office is held until death, expulsion, voluntary relinquishment or a majority call to vote.
Elections are won by majority vote of present Members. They must be announced one day before the vote or held while all Members are present.
### Section I - Office of PraetorThe Praetor is the head and public face of the Custodians.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Approving new Members;
- Organizing and overseeing voting procedures;
- Organizing and overseeing contract disputes;
- Determining appropriate sanctions for breach of contract;
- Approving all contracts made by any Members;
- Submitting Charter Amendments to a vote;
- Negotiating contracts with Noble Houses or notable organizations.
### Section II - Office of DecanusPrimary responsibility of the Decanus is to lead expeditions of up to eight people in order to fulfill contracts or enforce sanctions for breach of contract.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Tactical education and training of members and prospective members;
- Urgent organization and oversight of elections if the Praetor is unable to fulfill their duties.
### Section III - Office of CensorPrimary responsibility of the Censor is administering the Scriptorium.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Aiding members in drafting contracts.
- Urgent organization and oversight of elections if the Praetor and the Decanus are unable to fulfill their duties.
### Section IV - The ScriptoriumThe Scriptorium is the headquarters of the Custodians. All contracts must be archived in the Scriptorium library. The Scriptorium is temporarily located in the Blind Eye.
## Article III - Obligations of Members### Section I - ConfidentialityAny Member or former Member found to break confidentiality of any contract archived by the Custodians will be put to death.
### Section II - ContractsNo Member will be forced to sign any contract upon joining, except for this Charter which represents the non-negotiable laws of the organization.
If a Member is found to be in breach of a contract they signed, the Decanus will see to enforcing the sanctions specified by said contract. If none are applicable or specified, the Praetor will choose appropriate sanctions ranging from monetary fines to death.
### Section III - Membership DuesMembership dues may be determined by the Praetor and approved by a vote. Failing to pay dues may result in termination of membership at the discretion of the Praetor.
### Section IV - Termination of MembershipMembers may choose to terminate their membership at any time. Former Members are still expected to fulfill their contractual obligations and maintain confidentiality as per Article III Section I Paragraph I.
## Article V - Charter AmendmentsThe Charter may be amended by a majority Member vote, following the same rules that govern elections.