Member with Voting Rights |
- An appointed WCA Staff Member with Voting Rights.
+ An appointed WCA Volunteer with Voting Rights.
- Director
- Officer
@@ -133,7 +133,7 @@ Within WCA we use the following definitions for terminology.
Partner |
- An acknowledged person or party who is not a Staff Member of the WCA, with whom the WCA works together for the Objectives of the WCA. This could be:
+ An acknowledged person or party who is not a WCA Volunteer, with whom the WCA works together for the Objectives of the WCA. This could be:
- Sponsor
- Competition Organizer
@@ -146,7 +146,7 @@ Within WCA we use the following definitions for terminology.
|
Regional Delegate |
- A WCA Staff Member with Voting Rights and Full Delegate who has been appointed by the WCA to manage a group of WCA Delegates and report to the Senior Delegate. |
+ An Individual voting member and Full Delegate who has been appointed by the WCA to manage a group of WCA Delegates and report to the Senior Delegate. |
Regional Organization |
@@ -154,7 +154,7 @@ Within WCA we use the following definitions for terminology.
Registered Speedcuber |
- A person who has competed in one or more WCA Competitions. Registered Speedcubers have a personal WCA ID and have the role of Non-voting Member in WCA. |
+ A person who has competed in one or more WCA Competitions. Registered Speedcubers have a personal WCA ID and have the role of Individual Non-voting Member in WCA. |
Regulations |
@@ -162,7 +162,7 @@ Within WCA we use the following definitions for terminology.
Senior Delegate |
- A WCA Staff Member with Voting Rights and Full Delegate who has been appointed by the WCA to manage a group of WCA Delegates. |
+ An Individual voting member and Full Delegate who has been appointed by the WCA to manage a group of WCA Delegates. |
Speedcubing |
@@ -174,7 +174,7 @@ Within WCA we use the following definitions for terminology.
Trainee Delegate |
- A WCA Community Member who has been appointed by the WCA to train for the role of WCA Delegate. |
+ A Registered Speedcuber who has been appointed by the WCA to train for the role of WCA Delegate. |
Twisty puzzles |
@@ -194,7 +194,7 @@ Within WCA we use the following definitions for terminology.
Voting Rights |
- The right to vote in elections and approval processes as described in the Bylaws and Motions. These rights are given to a selection of WCA Staff Members only. |
+ The right to vote in elections and approval processes as described in the Bylaws and Motions. These rights are given to a selection of WCA Volunteers only. |
WCA |
@@ -213,9 +213,9 @@ Within WCA we use the following definitions for terminology.
A role defined in the Motions and in the WCA Regulations to oversee official WCA Competitions on behalf of the WCA. |
- WCA Staff |
+ WCA Volunteer |
- An appointed Staff Member of the WCA.
+ An appointed Volunteer of the WCA.
- Director
- Officer
diff --git a/documents/motions/03.2021.1 - Objectives.md b/documents/motions/03.2025.1 - Objectives.md
similarity index 94%
rename from documents/motions/03.2021.1 - Objectives.md
rename to documents/motions/03.2025.1 - Objectives.md
index 931a6ca4..fb687488 100644
--- a/documents/motions/03.2021.1 - Objectives.md
+++ b/documents/motions/03.2025.1 - Objectives.md
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
# SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED MOTION
-**Motion number:** 3.2021.1
+**Motion number:** 3.2025.1
**Subject:** Objectives
**Intent:** Definition of the Objectives of the World Cube Association
**Submitted by:** WCA Board
-**Date:** February 28, 2021
+**Date:** March 1, 2025
# Motion
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ The Objectives of the WCA are:
3. Regulate
1. To compile and enforce regulations governing Speedcubing and to ensure that such regulations are applied at all WCA Competitions.
2. To create and enforce a mechanism whereby disputes and disciplinary matters within Speedcubing are subject to procedures set out in the applicable regulations and to bring all disputes to final resolution by arbitration.
- 3. To supervise and enforce the rights and duties of Staff, Registered Speedcubers, and Partners.
+ 3. To supervise and enforce the rights and duties of WCA Volunteers, Registered Speedcubers, and Partners.
4. To safeguard the authenticity and integrity of the WCA and to take all possible measures to eliminate corrupt conduct that might place the authenticity or integrity of the WCA at risk.
5. To enforce publicly transparent processes within the WCA in order to support the accountability towards the WCA Community.
6. To enforce transparent processes within the WCA in order to comply with local laws and to cooperate with local law enforcement in case of alleged violations of the local laws.
diff --git a/documents/motions/04.2024.1 - WCA Board.md b/documents/motions/04.2025.1 - WCA Board.md
similarity index 80%
rename from documents/motions/04.2024.1 - WCA Board.md
rename to documents/motions/04.2025.1 - WCA Board.md
index c3b72e62..75a7a9d7 100644
--- a/documents/motions/04.2024.1 - WCA Board.md
+++ b/documents/motions/04.2025.1 - WCA Board.md
@@ -1,39 +1,39 @@
# SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED MOTION
-**Motion number:** 4.2024.1
+**Motion number:** 4.2025.1
**Subject:** WCA Board
**Intent:** Rights and duties of the WCA Board other than those covered in the Bylaws
**Submitted by:** WCA Board
-**Date:** August 1, 2024
+**Date:** March 1, 2025
# Motion
The WCA Board of Directors is the leadership team of the WCA and its highest authority.
1. The WCA Board has the following duties:
- 1. To guide, serve, and unite the WCA Community in accordance with the [WCA Motion : Objectives](wcadoc{documents/motions/03.2021.1 - Objectives.pdf}).
- 2. To oversee, guide, and supervise all Staff of the WCA in accordance with the [WCA Motion : Objectives](wcadoc{documents/motions/03.2021.1 - Objectives.pdf}).
- 3. To oversee, guide, and supervise all structural and day-to-day activities of the WCA in accordance with the [WCA Motion : Objectives](wcadoc{documents/motions/03.2021.1 - Objectives.pdf}).
+ 1. To guide, serve, and unite the WCA Community in accordance with the [WCA Motion : Objectives](wcadoc{documents/motions/03.2025.1 - Objectives.pdf}).
+ 2. To oversee, guide, and supervise all WCA Volunteers in accordance with the [WCA Motion : Objectives](wcadoc{documents/motions/03.2025.1 - Objectives.pdf}).
+ 3. To oversee, guide, and supervise all structural and day-to-day activities of the WCA in accordance with the [WCA Motion : Objectives](wcadoc{documents/motions/03.2025.1 - Objectives.pdf}).
4. To oversee, guide, and supervise all relationships with Regional Organizations and Sponsors.
- 5. To mobilize Staff, Regional Organizations, and Competition Organizers to organize WCA Competitions on local, national, continental, and world level, well distributed in time and geographical location, and to ensure the quality of WCA Competitions up to the maximum extent.
+ 5. To mobilize WCA Volunteers, Regional Organizations, and Competition Organizers to organize WCA Competitions on local, national, continental, and world level, well distributed in time and geographical location, and to ensure the quality of WCA Competitions up to the maximum extent.
6. To represent the WCA in dealings with other relevant organizations and with media.
7. To negotiate or oversee the negotiation of all contracts on behalf of the WCA in consultation with the appropriate Committees.
8. To be accountable for the finances of the WCA, to oversee financial management of the WCA, and to ensure the WCA has sufficient procedures and resources to meet its financial obligations and regulatory requirements in accordance with the [WCA Motion : Finances](wca{documents/motions/11.2024.1 - Finances.pdf}).
2. The WCA Board has the following rights:
- 1. To amend the Bylaws and their Motions. Such rights must be exercised in accordance with [WCA Motion : Amendments of Bylaws and Motions](wcadoc{documents/motions/13.2024.1 - Amendments of Motions.pdf}).
- 2. To approve amendments to the Regulations. Such rights must be exercised in accordance with [WCA Motion : Amendments of Regulations](wcadoc{documents/motions/14.2022.1 - Amendments of Regulations.pdf}).
+ 1. To amend the Bylaws and their Motions. Such rights must be exercised in accordance with [WCA Motion : Amendments of Bylaws and Motions](wcadoc{documents/motions/13.2025.1 - Amendments of Motions.pdf}).
+ 2. To approve amendments to the Regulations. Such rights must be exercised in accordance with [WCA Motion : Amendments of Regulations](wcadoc{documents/motions/14.2025.1 - Amendments of Regulations.pdf}).
3. To establish and remove Committees or change their duties. Such rights must be exercised in accordance with the Motion relative to every Committee.
- 4. To instate and remove Senior Delegates. Such rights must be exercised in accordance with [WCA Motion : Senior Delegates](wcadoc{documents/motions/09.2024.1 - Senior Delegates.pdf}).
- 5. To instate and remove Regional Delegates. Such rights must be exercised in accordance with [WCA Motion : Regional Delegates](wcadoc{documents/motions/09.2024.2 - Regional Delegates.pdf}).
- 6. To suspend or take other sanctions against Registered Speedcubers and to reinstate Registered Speedcubers that have been suspended. Such rights must be exercised in accordance with [WCA Motion : Suspensions and other Sanctions](wcadoc{documents/motions/15.2024.1 - Suspensions and other Sanctions.pdf}).
- 7. To approve the annual budget proposal of the WCA Financial Committee in accordance with [WCA Motion : Finances](wcadoc{documents/motions/11.2024.1 - Finances.pdf}).
+ 4. To instate and remove Senior Delegates. Such rights must be exercised in accordance with [WCA Motion : Senior Delegates](wcadoc{documents/motions/09.2025.1 - Senior Delegates.pdf}).
+ 5. To instate and remove Regional Delegates. Such rights must be exercised in accordance with [WCA Motion : Regional Delegates](wcadoc{documents/motions/09.2025.2 - Regional Delegates.pdf}).
+ 6. To suspend or take other sanctions against Registered Speedcubers and to reinstate Registered Speedcubers that have been suspended. Such rights must be exercised in accordance with [WCA Motion : Suspensions and other Sanctions](wcadoc{documents/motions/15.2025.1 - Suspensions and other Sanctions.pdf}).
+ 7. To approve the annual budget proposal of the WCA Financial Committee in accordance with [WCA Motion : Finances](wcadoc{documents/motions/11.2025.1 - Finances.pdf}).
8. To accept or not accept results of WCA Competitions as official, according to the procedures in the Regulations.
9. To overrule any decision under control of the WCA, as long as the overruling complies with the WCA Bylaws, their Motions, and the Regulations.
10. To appoint financial auditors based on all applicable legal requirements.
3. Decisions of the WCA Board are based on majority voting in the WCA Board.
4. The WCA Board's agenda is based on:
1. Vision and strategy documents for the WCA, updated on a periodical basis by the WCA Board.
- 2. Input from Staff, Regional Organizations, local organization teams, Registered Speedcubers, external organizations, media, or outsiders.
+ 2. Input from WCA Volunteers, Regional Organizations, local organization teams, Registered Speedcubers, external organizations, media, or outsiders.
3. Internal initiatives and agreements within the WCA Board.
5. Communication with or within the WCA Board:
1. Communication to the WCA Board shall generally take place via the email address [board@worldcubeassociation.org](mailto:board@worldcubeassociation.org), but could also be initiated via other communication channels.
diff --git a/documents/motions/05.2024.1 - Election of Directors.md b/documents/motions/05.2025.1 - Election of Directors.md
similarity index 97%
rename from documents/motions/05.2024.1 - Election of Directors.md
rename to documents/motions/05.2025.1 - Election of Directors.md
index 4e88c000..f93aeebf 100644
--- a/documents/motions/05.2024.1 - Election of Directors.md
+++ b/documents/motions/05.2025.1 - Election of Directors.md
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
# SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED MOTION
-**Motion number:** 5.2024.1
+**Motion number:** 5.2025.1
**Subject:** Election of Directors
**Intent:** To establish, control, and guarantee the democratic and timely election of WCA Directors
**Submitted by:** WCA Board
-**Date:** August 1, 2024
+**Date:** March 1, 2025
# Motion
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ Directors are appointed via an election procedure that is initiated and led by t
6. Schedule
1. There must be a 15-day period to apply for candidacy and submit the candidacy document to the representatives of the WCA Board and the WCA Integrity Committee.
1. In the case of elections resolving a tie (see 8.3) the candidacy period will be reduced to 3 days.
- 2. After this period, the applications and candidacy documents will be made available to WCA Staff, and there will be a 7-day period for voting.
+ 2. After this period, the applications and candidacy documents will be made available to WCA Volunteers, and there will be a 7-day period for voting.
3. The outcome of the voting must be made public after the voting period is over.
1. No partial results must be released before the end of the voting period.
2. The outcome of the voting consists of:
diff --git a/documents/motions/06.2024.1 - Regional Organizations.md b/documents/motions/06.2025.1 - Regional Organizations.md
similarity index 97%
rename from documents/motions/06.2024.1 - Regional Organizations.md
rename to documents/motions/06.2025.1 - Regional Organizations.md
index e9b0c755..bca73048 100644
--- a/documents/motions/06.2024.1 - Regional Organizations.md
+++ b/documents/motions/06.2025.1 - Regional Organizations.md
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
# SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED MOTION
-**Motion number:** 6.2024.1
+**Motion number:** 6.2025.1
**Subject:** Regional Organizations
**Intent:** Procedure of acknowledgement of Regional Organizations and description of their rights and duties
**Submitted by:** WCA Board
-**Date:** August 1, 2024
+**Date:** March 1, 2025
# Motion
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ The WCA shall acknowledge Regional Organizations as Members to support the Objec
2. To contribute to the Continental WCA Competitions that are held in the continent of the Regional Organization, if required by the corresponding Organization Team.
3. To respect and operationalize the Objectives set out in the WCA Bylaws and Motions.
4. To comply with all applicable WCA Regulations.
- 5. To accept and comply with decisions of WCA Staff.
+ 5. To accept and comply with decisions of WCA Volunteers.
6. To keep on file at the WCA a copy of its current bylaws and, if applicable, regulations in an electronic format.
3. Requirements of Regional Organizations:
1. Two Regional Organizations shall not cover the same region.
diff --git a/documents/motions/07.2024.1 - Registered Speedcubers.md b/documents/motions/07.2025.1 - Registered Speedcubers.md
similarity index 93%
rename from documents/motions/07.2024.1 - Registered Speedcubers.md
rename to documents/motions/07.2025.1 - Registered Speedcubers.md
index 8b91581b..52f9a5fd 100644
--- a/documents/motions/07.2024.1 - Registered Speedcubers.md
+++ b/documents/motions/07.2025.1 - Registered Speedcubers.md
@@ -1,14 +1,14 @@
# SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED MOTION
-**Motion number:** 7.2024.1
+**Motion number:** 7.2025.1
**Subject:** Registered Speedcubers
**Intent:** Procedure of acknowledgement of Registered Speedcubers and description of their rights and duties
**Submitted by:** WCA Board
-**Date:** August 1, 2024
+**Date:** March 1, 2025
# Motion
-Persons who are Registered Speedcubers have the role of Non-voting Member of the WCA. These persons may have other roles in the WCA if they function as a Member of the WCA Staff.
+Persons who are Registered Speedcubers have the role of Non-voting Member of the WCA. These persons may have other roles in the WCA if they function as a WCA Volunteer.
1. A person shall have the designation of Registered Speedcuber if the person competed at a past WCA Competition and has a WCA ID.
2. A person becomes a Registered Speedcuber at the moment the person begins their first official attempt at a WCA Competition.
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ Persons who are Registered Speedcubers have the role of Non-voting Member of the
4. Statuses of Registered Speedcubers All Registered Speedcubers have one or more of the following statuses of Registration:
1. Active. Any Registered Speedcuber who has competed in any WCA Competition in the last 24 months.
2. Passive. Any Registered Speedcuber who is not considered an active Registered Speedcuber.
- 3. Suspended. Any Registered Speedcuber who is not eligible to compete in any WCA Competition for a defined period because of a disciplinary ruling by the WCA in accordance with [WCA Motion : Suspensions and other Sanctions](wcadoc{documents/motions/15.2024.1 - Suspensions and other Sanctions.pdf}).
+ 3. Suspended. Any Registered Speedcuber who is not eligible to compete in any WCA Competition for a defined period because of a disciplinary ruling by the WCA in accordance with [WCA Motion : Suspensions and other Sanctions](wcadoc{documents/motions/15.2025.1 - Suspensions and other Sanctions.pdf}).
5. Rights of Registered Speedcubers
1. The rights of Registered Speedcubers regarding their Registration in the WCA are defined by the role of Non-voting Member in the Bylaws and in the Motions.
2. The rights of Registered Speedcubers in WCA Competitions are defined by the role of Competitor in the WCA Regulations.
diff --git a/documents/motions/08.2024.1 - Delegates.md b/documents/motions/08.2025.1 - Delegates.md
similarity index 93%
rename from documents/motions/08.2024.1 - Delegates.md
rename to documents/motions/08.2025.1 - Delegates.md
index 3fb57ce0..1a791622 100644
--- a/documents/motions/08.2024.1 - Delegates.md
+++ b/documents/motions/08.2025.1 - Delegates.md
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
# SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED MOTION
-**Motion number:** 8.2024.1
+**Motion number:** 8.2025.1
**Subject:** WCA Delegates
**Intent:** Procedure of acknowledgement of WCA Delegates and description of their rights and duties
**Submitted by:** WCA Board
-**Date:** August 1, 2024
+**Date:** March 1, 2025
# Motion
@@ -23,15 +23,15 @@ WCA Delegate is a role defined in the WCA Regulations to oversee official WCA Co
2. WCA Delegates shall be involved in their local community and make sure the voice of their local community is heard within the WCA.
3. WCA Delegates shall be actively involved in the community of WCA Delegates.
4. WCA Delegates shall sustain knowledge and skills regarding the Mission, Spirit, Policies, and Regulations of the WCA.
- 5. WCA Delegates shall manage relationships with Regional Organizations, Competition Organizers, and Competition Staff.
- 6. WCA Delegates shall develop capabilities of Trainee Delegates, Regional Organizations, Competition Organizers, and Competition Staff.
+ 5. WCA Delegates shall manage relationships with Regional Organizations, Competition Organizers, and Competition Volunteers.
+ 6. WCA Delegates shall develop capabilities of Trainee Delegates, Regional Organizations, Competition Organizers, and Competition Volunteers.
7. WCA Delegates shall accept and comply with decisions of the WCA Board, WCA Officers, and WCA Teams/Committees.
8. For every WCA Competition that they are overseeing, WCA Delegates:
1. Represent the WCA.
2. Ensure Competition Organizers are fully capable, equipped, and prepared to make the competition successful.
3. Ensure the competition is run according to the Mission, Spirit, Policies, and Regulations of the WCA.
4. Ensure timely submission of the results for the competition to the WCA Results Team.
- 5. Ensure timely submission of a report about the competition to applicable WCA Staff.
+ 5. Ensure timely submission of a report about the competition to applicable WCA Volunteers.
6. Inform the WCA Results Team about any late corrections and/or changes in the results.
7. Ensure timely payment of WCA Dues.
6. Appointment of WCA Delegates
@@ -49,9 +49,9 @@ WCA Delegate is a role defined in the WCA Regulations to oversee official WCA Co
2. WCA Delegates will automatically lose their appointment after not overseeing a WCA Competition over a period of 24 months, unless their Senior Delegate extends the appointment.
3. Senior Delegates shall have the right to withdraw the appointment of a WCA Delegate in their attributed area, if the WCA Delegate does not comply with the rights and duties of WCA Delegates and of their specific position as Full Delegate or Junior Delegate, after approval from the WCA Board in the case of Full Delegates where a letter of resignation has not been received.
8. Full Delegates
- 1. Full Delegates are Staff of the WCA who have been appointed by the WCA to perform the role of WCA Delegate.
+ 1. Full Delegates are WCA Volunteers who have been appointed by the WCA to perform the role of WCA Delegate.
9. Junior Delegates
- 1. Junior Delegates are Staff of the WCA who have been appointed by the WCA to perform the role of WCA Delegate.
+ 1. Junior Delegates are WCA Volunteers who have been appointed by the WCA to perform the role of WCA Delegate.
2. Junior Delegates will require a time period of extra attention by Senior Delegates, to support their development to Full Delegates of the WCA.
1. After a Junior Delegate has held the position for at least one year and has successfully managed at least three WCA Competitions, a Senior Delegate may give a Junior Delegate the status of Full Delegate, if the Senior Delegate judges that the Junior Delegate has shown their fitness for the position.
2. To promote a Junior Delegate to Full Delegate, the Senior Delegate must submit the corresponding application to the WCA Board.
diff --git a/documents/motions/08.2024.2 - Trainee Delegates.md b/documents/motions/08.2025.2 - Trainee Delegates.md
similarity index 90%
rename from documents/motions/08.2024.2 - Trainee Delegates.md
rename to documents/motions/08.2025.2 - Trainee Delegates.md
index 31771f63..346496f1 100644
--- a/documents/motions/08.2024.2 - Trainee Delegates.md
+++ b/documents/motions/08.2025.2 - Trainee Delegates.md
@@ -1,16 +1,16 @@
# SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED MOTION
-**Motion number:** 8.2024.2
+**Motion number:** 8.2025.2
**Subject:** WCA Trainee Delegates
**Intent:** Procedure of acknowledgement of WCA Trainee Delegates and description of their rights and duties
**Submitted by:** WCA Board
-**Date:** August 1, 2024
+**Date:** March 1, 2025
# Motion
Trainee Delegates are Community Members who have been appointed by the WCA to train for the role of WCA Delegate.
-1. Trainee Delegates will require a time period of extra mentoring and assistance by Senior Delegates and/or Regional Delegates, to support their development to Junior Delegates and Staff of the WCA. Trainee Delegate should be the default appointment by a Senior Delegate, unless there is need from the Community to have the appointment be directly to Junior Delegate.
+1. Trainee Delegates will require a time period of extra mentoring and assistance by Senior Delegates and/or Regional Delegates, to support their development to Junior Delegates. Trainee Delegate should be the default appointment by a Senior Delegate, unless there is need from the Community to have the appointment be directly to Junior Delegate.
1. A Senior Delegate may promote a Trainee Delegate to Junior Delegate, if the Senior Delegate judges that the Trainee Delegate has shown their fitness for the position and the Delegate has attended at least one competition in the Trainee Delegate capacity.
2. Rights of Trainee Delegates
1. Trainee Delegates have the following rights provided they are under direct in-person supervision from either a Full Delegate or Junior Delegate that is a listed Delegate of the relevant competition:
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ Trainee Delegates are Community Members who have been appointed by the WCA to tr
3. Trainee Delegates shall accept and comply with the decisions of the WCA Board, WCA Officers, and WCA Teams/Committees.
4. For every WCA Competition that they are overseeing, Trainee Delegates:
1. represent the WCA
- 2. make sure Competition Organizers and Competition Staff are fully capable, equipped, and prepared to make the competition successful
+ 2. make sure Competition Organizers and Competition Volunteers are fully capable, equipped, and prepared to make the competition successful
3. make sure the competition is run according to the Mission, Spirit, and Regulations of the WCA
4. contribute to the timely submission of a report about the competition to the community of WCA Delegates
5. contribute to the timely submission of the results for the competition to the WCA Results Team
diff --git a/documents/motions/09.2024.1 - Senior Delegates.md b/documents/motions/09.2025.1 - Senior Delegates.md
similarity index 93%
rename from documents/motions/09.2024.1 - Senior Delegates.md
rename to documents/motions/09.2025.1 - Senior Delegates.md
index a37e5590..dc80cf60 100644
--- a/documents/motions/09.2024.1 - Senior Delegates.md
+++ b/documents/motions/09.2025.1 - Senior Delegates.md
@@ -1,14 +1,14 @@
# SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED MOTION
-**Motion number:** 9.2024.1
+**Motion number:** 9.2025.1
**Subject:** Senior Delegates
**Intent:** Procedure of acknowledgement of WCA Senior Delegates and description of their rights and duties
**Submitted by:** WCA Board
-**Date:** August 1, 2024
+**Date:** March 1, 2025
# Motion
-Senior Delegates are WCA Staff and Full Delegates, with an additional role to manage the WCA Delegates in an attributed area.
+Senior Delegates are WCA Volunteers and Full Delegates, with an additional role to manage the WCA Delegates in an attributed area.
1. Senior Delegates have all the rights and duties of Full Delegates and extra rights and duties as described in this Motion.
2. Rights of Senior Delegates
@@ -34,9 +34,9 @@ Senior Delegates are WCA Staff and Full Delegates, with an additional role to ma
3. Support Full Delegates, Junior Delegates, Trainee Delegates, and potential future WCA Delegates in their evolution, learning, and professionalization.
4. Motivate WCA Delegates to be actively involved in the community of WCA Delegates.
5. Inform the WCA Board about changes in the group of WCA Delegates in their attributed area.
- 3. Promote an adequate standard of local Competition Organizers and Competition Staff for their attributed area:
- 1. Advise WCA Delegates on the cooperation with local Competition Organizers and Competition Staff.
- 2. Act as the escalation point for the WCA Delegates in case of issues with local Competition Organizers and Competition Staff.
+ 3. Promote an adequate standard of local Competition Organizers and Competition Volunteers for their attributed area:
+ 1. Advise WCA Delegates on the cooperation with local Competition Organizers and Competition Volunteers.
+ 2. Act as the escalation point for the WCA Delegates in case of issues with local Competition Organizers and Competition Volunteers.
4. Appointment of Senior Delegates
1. The WCA Board decides how many Senior Delegates are needed and how the areas are divided among Senior Delegates, based on the number of Delegates and the span-of-control of the Senior Delegates. All WCA Delegates should be managed by a Senior Delegate.
1. If a region of Delegates does not have an assigned Senior Delegate the WCA Board will assume the responsibilities of a Senior Delegate in that region.
diff --git a/documents/motions/09.2024.2 - Regional Delegates.md b/documents/motions/09.2025.2 - Regional Delegates.md
similarity index 86%
rename from documents/motions/09.2024.2 - Regional Delegates.md
rename to documents/motions/09.2025.2 - Regional Delegates.md
index 9c03c1f5..ceca58f7 100644
--- a/documents/motions/09.2024.2 - Regional Delegates.md
+++ b/documents/motions/09.2025.2 - Regional Delegates.md
@@ -1,14 +1,14 @@
# SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED MOTION
-**Motion number:** 9.2024.2
+**Motion number:** 9.2025.2
**Subject:** Regional Delegates
**Intent:** Procedure of acknowledgement of WCA Regional Delegates and description of their rights and duties
**Submitted by:** WCA Board
-**Date:** August 1, 2024
+**Date:** March 1, 2025
# Motion
-Regional Delegates are WCA Staff and Full Delegates, with an additional role to manage the WCA Delegates in an attributed area, reporting to the Senior Delegate of the region.
+Regional Delegates are WCA Volunteers and Full Delegates, with an additional role to manage the WCA Delegates in an attributed area, reporting to the Senior Delegate of the region.
1. Regional Delegates have all the rights and duties of Full Delegates and extra rights and duties as described in this Motion.
2. Duties of Regional Delegates
@@ -23,9 +23,9 @@ Regional Delegates are WCA Staff and Full Delegates, with an additional role to
3. Support Full Delegates, Junior Delegates, Trainee Delegates, and potential future WCA Delegates in their evolution, learning, and professionalization.
4. Motivate WCA Delegates to be actively involved in the community of WCA Delegates.
5. Inform the Senior Delegate about changes in the group of WCA Delegates in their attributed area.
- 3. Promote an adequate standard of local Competition Organizers and Competition Staff for their attributed area:
- 1. Advise WCA Delegates on the cooperation with local Competition Organizers and Competition Staff.
- 2. Act as the escalation point for the WCA Delegates in case of issues with local Competition Organizers and Competition Staff.
+ 3. Promote an adequate standard of local Competition Organizers and Competition Volunteers for their attributed area:
+ 1. Advise WCA Delegates on the cooperation with local Competition Organizers and Competition Volunteers.
+ 2. Act as the escalation point for the WCA Delegates in case of issues with local Competition Organizers and Competition Volunteers.
3. Appointment of Regional Delegates
1. The Senior Delegate, with approval from the WCA Board, decides how many Regional Delegates are needed in their region and how the areas are divided among Regional Delegates based on the number of Delegates and the span-of-control of the Regional Delegates.
2. Senior Delegates’ regions are not required to have any Regional Delegates.
diff --git a/documents/motions/10.2024.0 - Committees and Teams.md b/documents/motions/10.2025.0 - Committees and Teams.md
similarity index 98%
rename from documents/motions/10.2024.0 - Committees and Teams.md
rename to documents/motions/10.2025.0 - Committees and Teams.md
index fbe776c7..3c266479 100644
--- a/documents/motions/10.2024.0 - Committees and Teams.md
+++ b/documents/motions/10.2025.0 - Committees and Teams.md
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
# SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED MOTION
-**Motion number:** 10.2024.0
+**Motion number:** 10.2025.0
**Subject:** WCA Committees and Teams
**Intent:** Definition of WCA Committees and Teams
**Submitted by:** WCA Board
-**Date:** August 1, 2024
+**Date:** March 1, 2025
# Motion
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ The WCA will have Committees and/or Teams that have the role of Advisory Committ
4. After a Committee Leader appointment has been withdrawn, the person remains as a Committee/Team Senior Member of the respective Committee/Team.
6. Each WCA Committee and Team may have one or more Senior Member(s).
1. Appointment of Committee/Team Senior Member:
- 1. Committee/Team Members are eligible for promotion to Committee/Team Senior Members after they have served at least 1 year, cumulatively, as a Staff Member.
+ 1. Committee/Team Members are eligible for promotion to Committee/Team Senior Members after they have served at least 1 year, cumulatively, as a WCA Volunteer.
2. A Committee Leader may nominate a member for the status of Committee/Team Senior Member if the Leader judges that the member has shown their fitness for the position.
3. To promote a Committee/Team Member to Committee/Team Senior Member, the Committee Leader must submit the corresponding application to the WCA Board.
4. The WCA Board approves or rejects the application.
diff --git a/documents/motions/10.2024.1 - Communication Team.md b/documents/motions/10.2025.1 - Communication Team.md
similarity index 90%
rename from documents/motions/10.2024.1 - Communication Team.md
rename to documents/motions/10.2025.1 - Communication Team.md
index f1754072..86ff0172 100644
--- a/documents/motions/10.2024.1 - Communication Team.md
+++ b/documents/motions/10.2025.1 - Communication Team.md
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
**Subject:** WCA Communication Team
**Intent:** Rights and duties of the WCA Communication Team
**Submitted by:** WCA Board
-**Date:** August 1, 2024
+**Date:** March 1, 2025
# Motion
@@ -13,12 +13,12 @@ The WCA Communication Team is an Advisory Committee of the WCA with the role to
1. The internal and external communication of the WCA should contribute to the Objectives of the WCA and support a general positive culture of friendliness, transparency, inclusiveness, openness, and responsiveness.
2. The WCA Communication Team has the following rights and duties:
1. Monitoring the communication of the WCA with the general public via different communication channels and social media.
- 2. Supporting WCA Staff with communication via internal and external channels.
+ 2. Supporting WCA Volunteers with communication via internal and external channels.
3. Managing the presence of the WCA in social media by creating, regularly updating, and removing social media accounts on behalf of the WCA on platforms that are most applicable to reaching the WCA Community and the general public.
4. Creating and publishing general content of the WCA via social media and other communication channels.
5. Managing the media and media hyperlinks uploaded by users to the WCA website.
6. Preventing and solving cases of unauthorized or incorrect use of WCA content and references.
- 7. Maintaining and publishing information that addresses frequently asked questions from the general public and WCA Staff.
+ 7. Maintaining and publishing information that addresses frequently asked questions from the general public and WCA Vounteers.
8. Handling communication with the general public regarding general information requests, frequently asked questions, and incorrectly addressed communication.
9. Establishing and maintaining communication channels between the WCA Community and the WCA Board, providing feedback from Registered Speedcubers about the WCA operations.
10. Additional duties as directed by the WCA Board.
diff --git a/documents/motions/10.2024.10 - Results Team.md b/documents/motions/10.2025.10 - Results Team.md
similarity index 92%
rename from documents/motions/10.2024.10 - Results Team.md
rename to documents/motions/10.2025.10 - Results Team.md
index 08095736..ab31f643 100644
--- a/documents/motions/10.2024.10 - Results Team.md
+++ b/documents/motions/10.2025.10 - Results Team.md
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
# SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED MOTION
-**Motion number:** 10.2024.10
+**Motion number:** 10.2025.10
**Subject:** WCA Results Team
**Intent:** Rights and duties of the WCA Results Team
-**Submitted by:** WCA Board
-**Date:** August 1, 2024
+**Submitted by:** WCA Board
+**Date:** March 1, 2025
# Motion
@@ -26,14 +26,14 @@ The WCA Results Team is an Advisory Committee of the WCA with the following righ
2. Performing investigations and data cleaning projects to enhance the quality of the data in the databases of the WCA.
3. Deciding on and rectifying errors, gaps and anomalies detected in the data of the WCA.
4. Data Analysis
- 1. Analyzing the data in the databases of the WCA for informational and promotional purposes, and for other purposes upon request of Staff Members.
+ 1. Analyzing the data in the databases of the WCA for informational and promotional purposes, and for other purposes upon request of WCA Volunteers.
2. Protection of WCA data, including but not limited to:
1. Creation, implementation, and enforcement of all WCA Data Protection policies:
1. Researching regulations globally to ensure the WCA adopts policy requirements to satisfy all global regulations.
2. Engaging with legal counsel on all matters relating to Data Protection with WCA Board approval.
3. Understanding the scope of which Data Protection policies are required and duly advising the WCA Board.
2. Acting as WCA liaison for Data Protection matters:
- 1. Managing requests from Registered Speedcubers and WCA Staff on Data Protection.
+ 1. Managing requests from Registered Speedcubers and WCA Volunteers on Data Protection.
1. Managing requests relating to a data subject’s right to be forgotten.
2. Managing requests relating to disclosure of information the WCA holds for data. subjects.
3. Answering general queries with regard to Data Protection.
diff --git a/documents/motions/10.2024.3 - Integrity Committee.md b/documents/motions/10.2025.3 - Integrity Committee.md
similarity index 96%
rename from documents/motions/10.2024.3 - Integrity Committee.md
rename to documents/motions/10.2025.3 - Integrity Committee.md
index e5e5c640..c6652133 100644
--- a/documents/motions/10.2024.3 - Integrity Committee.md
+++ b/documents/motions/10.2025.3 - Integrity Committee.md
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
# SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED MOTION
-**Motion number:** 10.2024.3
+**Motion number:** 10.2025.3
**Subject:** WCA Integrity Committee
**Intent:** Rights and duties of the WCA Integrity Committee
**Submitted by:** WCA Board
-**Date:** August 1, 2024
+**Date:** March 1, 2025
# Motion
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ The WCA Integrity Committee is an Advisory Committee of the WCA.
1. The subjects of the investigations are incidents during WCA Competitions, incidents related to WCA Competitions, incidents related to the function of the Regional Organizations or incidents within the WCA Community. Incidents are alleged violations of the Spirit, Mission, Motions, Policies, Codes and/or Regulations of the WCA.
2. The investigations can be initiated by the WCA Integrity Committee itself or by the WCA Board.
3. Delivering an independent report on the investigations.
- 4. Making decisions on disciplinary actions in relation to the investigated incidents. See [WCA Motion : Suspensions and other Sanctions](wcadoc{documents/motions/15.2024.1 - Suspensions and other Sanctions.pdf}).
+ 4. Making decisions on disciplinary actions in relation to the investigated incidents. See [WCA Motion : Suspensions and other Sanctions](wcadoc{documents/motions/15.2025.1 - Suspensions and other Sanctions.pdf}).
2. Confidant
1. Being the confidential contact for WCA Community members, in case of important disciplinary and ethical matters that are related to WCA activities.
3. Information and administration
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ The WCA Integrity Committee is an Advisory Committee of the WCA.
3. Managing and administrating investigations, reports, decisions, and disciplinary actions.
4. Keeping all information confidential that needs to stay confidential, based on internal and external guidelines.
4. Document maintenance
- 1. Maintaining and publishing a Code of Ethics that all WCA Staff must abide by.
+ 1. Maintaining and publishing a Code of Ethics that all WCA Volunteers must abide by.
2. Maintaining and publishing a Code of Conduct that all members of the WCA Community must abide by.
5. Additional duties as directed by the WCA Board.
2. All WCA Members must fully cooperate with investigations by the WCA Integrity Committee.
diff --git a/documents/motions/10.2024.4 - Appeals Committee.md b/documents/motions/10.2025.4 - Appeals Committee.md
similarity index 87%
rename from documents/motions/10.2024.4 - Appeals Committee.md
rename to documents/motions/10.2025.4 - Appeals Committee.md
index 73e6c8ff..78483bc8 100644
--- a/documents/motions/10.2024.4 - Appeals Committee.md
+++ b/documents/motions/10.2025.4 - Appeals Committee.md
@@ -1,17 +1,17 @@
# SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED MOTION
-**Motion number:** 10.2024.4
+**Motion number:** 10.2025.4
**Subject:** WCA Appeals Committee
**Intent:** Rights and duties of the WCA Appeals Committee
**Submitted by:** WCA Board
-**Date:** August 1, 2024
+**Date:** March 1, 2025
# Motion
The WCA Appeals Committee is an Advisory Committee of the WCA.
1. The WCA Appeals Committee has the following rights and duties:
- 1. Forming a Board of Appeal for a dispute. A Board of Appeal is a temporary group to carry out the appeals processes described in [WCA Motion : Disputes](wcadoc{documents/motions/16.2024.1 - Disputes.pdf}).
+ 1. Forming a Board of Appeal for a dispute. A Board of Appeal is a temporary group to carry out the appeals processes described in [WCA Motion : Disputes](wcadoc{documents/motions/16.2025.1 - Disputes.pdf}).
2. A Board of Appeal shall be made up of three members of the WCA Appeals Committee.
3. The Leader of the WCA Appeals Committee determines the members of the Board of Appeal for each dispute.
4. Members of the WCA Appeals Committee who have a conflict of interest for a specific dispute shall be ineligible from selection to that specific Board of Appeal.
@@ -23,14 +23,14 @@ The WCA Appeals Committee is an Advisory Committee of the WCA.
6. Administering and maintaining records of the appeals, investigations, the reports, the decisions, and the disciplinary actions.
7. Additional duties as directed by the WCA Board.
2. All WCA Members must fully cooperate with investigations by the WCA Appeals Committee.
-3. In case the WCA Appeals Committee is not constituted or for any reason non-functional, the WCA Board may appoint select WCA Staff to handle cases of appeal.
+3. In case the WCA Appeals Committee is not constituted or for any reason non-functional, the WCA Board may appoint select WCA Volunteers to handle cases of appeal.
1. The WCA Appeals Committee shall be deemed non-functional for any appeal where it is unable to carry out the appeals process in an unbiased manner.
4. The WCA Appeals Committee will take the role of the WCA Integrity Committee in case the WCA Integrity Committee is not constituted or for any reason non-functional.
- 1. For any period where the WCA Appeals Committee assumes the role of the WCA Integrity Committee, the WCA Board may appoint specific WCA Staff to handle cases of appeal.
+ 1. For any period where the WCA Appeals Committee assumes the role of the WCA Integrity Committee, the WCA Board may appoint specific WCA Volunteers to handle cases of appeal.
5. Reducing conflicts of roles:
1. If all bodies are constituted and functional there must not exist an overlap in members of the WCA Board, WCA Integrity Committee, and WCA Appeals Committee.
1. Exception: If the Board is temporarily required to lead the WCA Integrity Committee and/or the WCA Appeals Committee, due to that Committee not having a Leader, there may be an overlap in members of the WCA Board and that Committee.
2. If both bodies are constituted and functional there must not exist an overlap in members of the WCA Regulations Committee and the WCA Appeals Committee.
6. Eligibility for membership:
- 1. To be eligble to serve as a member of the WCA Appeals Committee the candidate must have served a period of at least 12 consecutive months as a member of WCA Staff.
- 1. Candidates do not need to be current members of WCA Staff at the time of their appointment.
+ 1. To be eligble to serve as a member of the WCA Appeals Committee the candidate must have served a period of at least 12 consecutive months as a WCA Volunteer.
+ 1. Candidates do not need to be a current WCA Volunteer at the time of their appointment.
diff --git a/documents/motions/10.2021.5 - Executive Assistants Team.md b/documents/motions/10.2025.5 - Executive Assistants Team.md
similarity index 82%
rename from documents/motions/10.2021.5 - Executive Assistants Team.md
rename to documents/motions/10.2025.5 - Executive Assistants Team.md
index 361314cf..b03c2f32 100644
--- a/documents/motions/10.2021.5 - Executive Assistants Team.md
+++ b/documents/motions/10.2025.5 - Executive Assistants Team.md
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
# SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED MOTION
-**Motion number:** 10.2021.5
+**Motion number:** 10.2025.5
**Subject:** WCA Executive Assistants Team
**Intent:** Rights and duties of the WCA Executive Assistants Team
**Submitted by:** WCA Board
-**Date:** February 28, 2021
+**Date:** March 1, 2025
# Motion
@@ -14,11 +14,11 @@ The WCA Executive Assistants Team is an Advisory Committee of the WCA.
2. The WCA Executive Assistants Team has the following rights and duties:
1. Tracking and organizing the Board’s tasks and projects.
2. Maintaining WCA Policies, Bylaws, and Motions under direction of the WCA Board.
- 3. Monitoring Staff nominations, promotions, and demotions.
+ 3. Monitoring WCA Volunteer nominations, promotions, and demotions.
4. Monitoring timeliness of Delegate report and result submissions.
5. Administering user email accounts:
- 1. Creating accounts for new Staff members.
- 2. Suspending accounts for former Staff members.
+ 1. Creating accounts for new WCA Volunteers.
+ 2. Suspending accounts for former WCA Volunteers.
3. Deleting accounts when required.
6. Performing background checks for nominated Delegates.
7. Drafting emails and announcements on behalf of the WCA Board.
diff --git a/documents/motions/10.2024.7 - Marketing Team.md b/documents/motions/10.2025.7 - Marketing Team.md
similarity index 93%
rename from documents/motions/10.2024.7 - Marketing Team.md
rename to documents/motions/10.2025.7 - Marketing Team.md
index 797abf4a..8927c42b 100644
--- a/documents/motions/10.2024.7 - Marketing Team.md
+++ b/documents/motions/10.2025.7 - Marketing Team.md
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
# SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED MOTION
-**Motion number:** 10.2024.7
+**Motion number:** 10.2025.7
**Subject:** WCA Marketing Team
**Intent:** Rights and duties of the WCA Marketing Team
-**Submitted by:** WCA Board
-**Date:** August 1, 2024
+**Submitted by:** WCA Board
+**Date:** March 1, 2025
# Motion
diff --git a/documents/motions/10.2024.8 - Quality Assurance Committee.md b/documents/motions/10.2025.8 - Quality Assurance Committee.md
similarity index 79%
rename from documents/motions/10.2024.8 - Quality Assurance Committee.md
rename to documents/motions/10.2025.8 - Quality Assurance Committee.md
index 0a61be63..308d12d4 100644
--- a/documents/motions/10.2024.8 - Quality Assurance Committee.md
+++ b/documents/motions/10.2025.8 - Quality Assurance Committee.md
@@ -1,19 +1,19 @@
# SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED MOTION
-**Motion number:** 10.2024.8
+**Motion number:** 10.2025.8
**Subject:** WCA Quality Assurance Committee
**Intent:** Rights and duties of the WCA Quality Assurance Committee
**Submitted by:** WCA Board
-**Date:** August 1, 2024
+**Date:** March 1, 2025
# Motion
-The WCA Quality Assurance Committee is an Advisory Committee of the WCA with the role to support and promote continuous quality improvement within the WCA, as well as worldwide application of quality standards to ensure consistent high quality of processes and quality awareness among WCA Staff, Regional Organizations, Competition Organizers, and Competition Staff.
+The WCA Quality Assurance Committee is an Advisory Committee of the WCA with the role to support and promote continuous quality improvement within the WCA, as well as worldwide application of quality standards to ensure consistent high quality of processes and quality awareness among WCA Volunteers, Regional Organizations, Competition Organizers, and Competition Volunteers.
The WCA Quality Assurance Committee has the following rights and duties:
1. Maintaining worldwide quality standards:
- 1. Promoting awareness and enforcing application of these standards among WCA Staff, Regional Organizations, Competition Organizers, and Competition Staff.
+ 1. Promoting awareness and enforcing application of these standards among WCA Volunteers, Regional Organizations, Competition Organizers, and Competition Volunteers.
2. Managing the processes of continuous quality improvement:
1. Evaluating operations of the WCA to discover areas for possible quality improvements.
2. Proposing quality improvements and handling quality improvement proposals by others.
@@ -22,8 +22,8 @@ The WCA Quality Assurance Committee has the following rights and duties:
3. Managing the processes of quality reporting:
1. Producing periodic quality assessment reports on the quality, development, distribution, and other characteristics of the operations of the WCA and of WCA Competitions.
2. Producing and publishing reports to all WCA Delegates, that include notable information in order to improve the overall quality of WCA Delegates, WCA Competitions, and the application of the Regulations.
-4. Periodically or spontaneously examining and verifying the knowledge and competences of WCA Staff that is necessary to operate within the previously defined quality standards.
- 1. All WCA Staff must fully cooperate with examinations by the WCA Quality Assurance Committee.
+4. Periodically or spontaneously examining and verifying the knowledge and competences of WCA Volunteers that is necessary to operate within the previously defined quality standards.
+ 1. All WCA Volunteers must fully cooperate with examinations by the WCA Quality Assurance Committee.
5. Reporting and advising on the promotion, demotion, and probation of WCA Delegates in conjunction with the Regional and Senior WCA Delegates or with the WCA Board.
6. Advising the WCA Board on the required education of WCA Delegates and the Community.
7. Additional duties as directed by the WCA Board.
diff --git a/documents/motions/10.2024.9 - Regulations Committee.md b/documents/motions/10.2025.9 - Regulations Committee.md
similarity index 76%
rename from documents/motions/10.2024.9 - Regulations Committee.md
rename to documents/motions/10.2025.9 - Regulations Committee.md
index c340d1f8..cbf918e5 100644
--- a/documents/motions/10.2024.9 - Regulations Committee.md
+++ b/documents/motions/10.2025.9 - Regulations Committee.md
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
# SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED MOTION
-**Motion number:** 10.2024.9
+**Motion number:** 10.2025.9
**Subject:** WCA Regulations Committee
**Intent:** Rights and duties of the WCA Regulations Committee
**Submitted by:** WCA Board
-**Date:** August 1, 2024
+**Date:** March 1, 2025
# Motion
@@ -13,10 +13,10 @@ The WCA Regulations Committee is an Advisory Committee of the WCA. with the foll
1. The WCA Regulations Committee has the following rights and duties:
1. Managing the maintenance of the Regulations of the WCA, containing all regulations that must be followed in and around WCA Competitions.
1. The Regulations should contain all clear, concise, normative rules as a proper standard for WCA Competitions.
- 2. Producing and publishing new versions of the Regulations on a periodic basis, based on feedback from WCA Staff and Registered Speedcubers, their own insights, and incidents that happened during WCA Competitions. Such rights must be exercised in accordance with [WCA Motion : Amendments of Regulations](wcadoc{documents/motions/14.2022.1 - Amendments of Regulations.pdf}).
+ 2. Producing and publishing new versions of the Regulations on a periodic basis, based on feedback from WCA Volunteers and Registered Speedcubers, their own insights, and incidents that happened during WCA Competitions. Such rights must be exercised in accordance with [WCA Motion : Amendments of Regulations](wcadoc{documents/motions/14.2025.1 - Amendments of Regulations.pdf}).
3. Delivering interim updates of the Regulations in case of urgent changes or clerical errors.
4. Resolving issues with the Regulations, based on feedback from the Community and from reports of WCA Competitions.
- 5. Decision making on incidents that happened during WCA Competitions, based on feedback from the Community, WCA Staff, Registered Speedcubers, or reports of WCA Competitions.
+ 5. Decision making on incidents that happened during WCA Competitions, based on feedback from the Community, WCA Volunteers, Registered Speedcubers, or reports of WCA Competitions.
6. Decision making on the interpretation of the Regulations, if any unforeseen, uncovered, or unresolved incident happens during WCA Competitions.
7. Advising the WCA Community on the correct application of the Regulations.
8. Encouraging members of the WCA Community to create and maintain translations of the Regulations, and steering the process of publishing those translations.
diff --git a/documents/motions/11.2024.1 - Finances.md b/documents/motions/11.2025.1 - Finances.md
similarity index 97%
rename from documents/motions/11.2024.1 - Finances.md
rename to documents/motions/11.2025.1 - Finances.md
index 7d1820e6..a00721f1 100644
--- a/documents/motions/11.2024.1 - Finances.md
+++ b/documents/motions/11.2025.1 - Finances.md
@@ -1,17 +1,17 @@
# SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED MOTION
-**Motion number:** 11.2024.1
+**Motion number:** 11.2025.1
**Subject:** Finances of the WCA
**Intent:** Description of the Finances of the WCA and specifics in the role of Treasurer
**Submitted by:** WCA Board
-**Date:** August 1, 2024
+**Date:** March 1, 2025
# Motion
1. The WCA Board shall be accountable for the finances of the WCA.
2. The WCA Financial Committee shall be responsible for the operations of the finances of the WCA.
3. The day-to-day management of the Finances of the WCA is handled by the Treasurer.
-4. The WCA Board may delegate, in its supervision of the activities of the WCA, the authority to act in financial matters to individual Staff Members.
+4. The WCA Board may delegate, in its supervision of the activities of the WCA, the authority to act in financial matters to individual WCA Volunteers.
5. The finances shall be conducted by the WCA Board and the WCA Financial Committee in a prudent manner to assure transparent and legal management of the finances, to guarantee the retention of sufficient reserves, and to assure continuation of the activities and programs of the WCA.
6. Budgeting
1. The WCA Financial Committee shall deliver to the WCA Board an annual budget proposal, accompanied by a financial forecast for a two-year cycle, which shall have been approved by the WCA Board before the end of January of the budget year.
diff --git a/documents/motions/13.2024.1 - Amendments of Motions.md b/documents/motions/13.2025.1 - Amendments of Motions.md
similarity index 88%
rename from documents/motions/13.2024.1 - Amendments of Motions.md
rename to documents/motions/13.2025.1 - Amendments of Motions.md
index a79ad3d1..d4898bd4 100644
--- a/documents/motions/13.2024.1 - Amendments of Motions.md
+++ b/documents/motions/13.2025.1 - Amendments of Motions.md
@@ -1,19 +1,19 @@
# SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED MOTION
-**Motion number:** 13.2024.1
+**Motion number:** 13.2025.1
**Subject:** Amendments of Motions
**Intent:** Definition of the Amendment Procedure of the Motions
**Submitted by:** WCA Board
-**Date:** August 1, 2024
+**Date:** March 1, 2025
# Motion
1. Only the WCA Board shall be entitled to make amendments to the Motions.
2. The WCA Board shall manage the following process of amendment of Motions:
- 1. Gathering potential changes to the Motions based on feedback from WCA Staff, Registered Speedcubers, Partners, and own insight.
- 2. Documenting the gathered potential changes and making them publicly available to WCA Staff.
+ 1. Gathering potential changes to the Motions based on feedback from WCA Volunteers, Registered Speedcubers, Partners, and own insight.
+ 2. Documenting the gathered potential changes and making them publicly available to WCA Volunteers.
3. Making a selection from the gathered potential changes and proposing these changes as an amendment to the Motions.
- 4. Asking feedback among WCA Staff for proposed changes, during a period of at least two weeks.
+ 4. Asking feedback among WCA Volunteers for proposed changes, during a period of at least two weeks.
5. Compiling the following documents:
1. a new complete set of Motions
2. a final set of included changes
diff --git a/documents/motions/14.2022.1 - Amendments of Regulations.md b/documents/motions/14.2025.1 - Amendments of Regulations.md
similarity index 93%
rename from documents/motions/14.2022.1 - Amendments of Regulations.md
rename to documents/motions/14.2025.1 - Amendments of Regulations.md
index 66cdce87..ffc3592d 100644
--- a/documents/motions/14.2022.1 - Amendments of Regulations.md
+++ b/documents/motions/14.2025.1 - Amendments of Regulations.md
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
# SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED MOTION
-**Motion number:** 14.2022.1
+**Motion number:** 14.2025.1
**Subject:** Amendments of Regulations
**Intent:** Definition of the Amendment Procedure of the Regulations
**Submitted by:** WCA Board
-**Date:** May 1, 2022
+**Date:** March 1, 2025
# Motion
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
1. Gathering potential changes to the Regulations, based on feedback from WCA Community, own insight, and incidents during WCA Competitions.
2. Documenting the gathered potential changes and making them available to the public.
3. Making a selection from the gathered potential changes and proposing these changes as an amendment to the Regulations.
- 4. Asking feedback among WCA Staff for proposed changes, e.g. via a majority voting or polling.
+ 4. Asking feedback among WCA Volunteers for proposed changes, e.g. via a majority voting or polling.
5. Compiling a final set of changes as a new version of the Regulations.
6. Delivering to the WCA Board:
1. a new complete set of the Regulations
diff --git a/documents/motions/15.2024.1 - Suspensions and other Sanctions.md b/documents/motions/15.2025.1 - Suspensions and other Sanctions.md
similarity index 98%
rename from documents/motions/15.2024.1 - Suspensions and other Sanctions.md
rename to documents/motions/15.2025.1 - Suspensions and other Sanctions.md
index 229f4b3b..dfce32a6 100644
--- a/documents/motions/15.2024.1 - Suspensions and other Sanctions.md
+++ b/documents/motions/15.2025.1 - Suspensions and other Sanctions.md
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
# SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED MOTION
-**Motion number:** 15.2024.1
+**Motion number:** 15.2025.1
**Subject:** Suspensions and other Sanctions
**Intent:** Definition of Suspensions and other Sanctions
**Submitted by:** WCA Board
-**Date:** August 1, 2024
+**Date:** March 1, 2025
# Motion
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@
9. A Registered Speedcuber who has been suspended by the WCA Appeals Committee under this Motion may request reinstatement by the WCA Appeals Committee, with a motivation of the request.
10. A Registered Speedcuber who has been suspended by the WCA Appeals Committee under this Motion shall automatically cease to be suspended at the end of the fixed period, or once, in the opinion of the WCA Appeals Committee, the set of circumstances specified has changed or ceases to exist.
11. The WCA Board shall have the following rights, based on a voting in the WCA Board of Directors with a supermajority:
- 1. to remove or deny accreditation, appointment, or acknowledgement of Staff, Registered Speedcubers, Regional Organizations, or Partners.
+ 1. to remove or deny accreditation, appointment, or acknowledgement of WCA Volunteers, Registered Speedcubers, Regional Organizations, or Partners.
2. to impose any sanction that the WCA Board deems to be appropriate on Community members.
12. Prior to exercising its rights under this Motion the WCA Board should consult with the WCA Integrity Committee (where relevant), the local WCA Delegate(s), and the Regional Organization(s) for the respective area (if they exist).
13. Suspensions and other sanctions should not be placed where they are not permissible under relevant local laws.
diff --git a/documents/motions/16.2024.1 - Disputes.md b/documents/motions/16.2025.1 - Disputes.md
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# SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED MOTION
-**Motion number:** 16.2024.1
+**Motion number:** 16.2025.1
**Subject:** Disputes
**Intent:** Definition of the Processes in case of Disputes
**Submitted by:** WCA Board
-**Date:** August 1, 2024
+**Date:** March 1, 2025
# Motion
-1. Acts and decisions of WCA Staff may be subject to disputes by affected individuals or organizations.
+1. Acts and decisions of WCA Volunteers may be subject to disputes by affected individuals or organizations.
1. Disputes regarding the application of WCA Regulations must be directed to and handled by WCA Regulations Committee, and are bound by the provisions of the WCA Regulations.
1. Exception: Disputes regarding the applications of WCA Regulations where it is alleged the Spirit, Mission, Motions, Policies, Codes, Regulations and the applicable governing laws were violated must be directed to and handled by WCA Integrity Committee, and are bound by the Spirit, Mission, Motions, Policies, Codes, Regulations of the WCA, and the applicable governing laws.
- 2. Disputes regarding the conduct of WCA Staff where it is alleged the Spirit, Mission, Motions, Policies, Codes, Regulations and the applicable governing laws were violated must be directed to and handled by WCA Integrity Committee, and are bound by the Spirit, Mission, Motions, Policies, Codes, Regulations of the WCA, and the applicable governing laws.
+ 2. Disputes regarding the conduct of WCA Volunteers where it is alleged the Spirit, Mission, Motions, Policies, Codes, Regulations and the applicable governing laws were violated must be directed to and handled by WCA Integrity Committee, and are bound by the Spirit, Mission, Motions, Policies, Codes, Regulations of the WCA, and the applicable governing laws.
3. Disputes regarding the conduct of WCA Community members where it is alleged the Spirit, Mission, Motions, Policies, Codes, Regulations and the applicable governing laws were violated must be directed to and handled by WCA Integrity Committee, and are bound by the Spirit, Mission, Motions, Policies, Codes, Regulations of the WCA, and the applicable governing laws.
4. All other Disputes should be directed to and handled by WCA Integrity Committee, and are bound by the Spirit, Mission, Motions, Policies, Codes, Regulations of the WCA, and the applicable governing laws.
2. The decision made by the Committee handling the dispute may be subject to appeal by affected individuals or organizations.
diff --git a/documents/motions/17.2021.1 - Legal Liability.md b/documents/motions/17.2021.1 - Legal Liability.md
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-# SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED MOTION
-
-**Motion number:** 17.2021.1
-**Subject:** Legal Liability
-**Intent:** Disclaimer about Legal Liability
-**Submitted by:** WCA Board
-**Date:** February 28, 2021
-
-# Motion
-
-1. Staff of the WCA must give their maximum effort to comply with international and local laws, venue regulations, signed contracts, and arranged agreements for all WCA activities.
-2. Staff of the WCA are not personally liable for the WCA or for WCA activities, unless specific liabilities are covered in the applicable law.
-3. The WCA is not liable for WCA Competitions.
diff --git a/documents/motions/17.2025.1 - Legal Liability.md b/documents/motions/17.2025.1 - Legal Liability.md
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+# SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED MOTION
+
+**Motion number:** 17.2025.1
+**Subject:** Legal Liability
+**Intent:** Disclaimer about Legal Liability
+**Submitted by:** WCA Board
+**Date:** March 1, 2025
+
+# Motion
+
+1. WCA Volunteers must give their maximum effort to comply with international and local laws, venue regulations, signed contracts, and arranged agreements for all WCA activities.
+2. WCA Volunteers are not personally liable for the WCA or for WCA activities, unless specific liabilities are covered in the applicable law.
+3. The WCA is not liable for WCA Competitions.
diff --git a/documents/motions/18.2021.1 - Dissolution.md b/documents/motions/18.2025.1 - Dissolution.md
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# SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED MOTION
-**Motion number:** 18.2021.1
+**Motion number:** 18.2025.1
**Subject:** Dissolution
**Intent:** Procedure in case of dissolution of the WCA
-**Submitted by:** WCA Board
-**Date:** February 28, 2021
+**Submitted by:** WCA Board
+**Date:** March 1, 2025
# Motion
1. The WCA may be dissolved only by the WCA Board through a unanimous decision.
- 1. A proposal of dissolution must be communicated to the WCA Staff at least three months before the WCA Board can make the final decision on dissolution of the WCA.
+ 1. A proposal of dissolution must be communicated to the WCA Volunteers at least three months before the WCA Board can make the final decision on dissolution of the WCA.
2. After making the final decision on dissolution of the WCA the formal legal procedure of dissolution must be started, executed and finished according to the applicable laws.
3. In the event of dissolution, the WCA Board must appoint one or more liquidators who will discharge all debts and liabilities incurred on behalf of the WCA.
1. The remaining assets, if any, must be donated to a suitable body for the ongoing promotion and development of Speedcubing.
diff --git a/documents/motions/19.2021.1 - Regulations and Guidelines.md b/documents/motions/19.2025.1 - Regulations and Guidelines.md
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# SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED MOTION
-**Motion number:** 19.2021.1
+**Motion number:** 19.2025.1
**Subject:** Competition Regulations and Guidelines
**Intent:** Definition of the Regulations and Guidelines in WCA Competitions
**Submitted by:** WCA Board
-**Date:** February 28, 2021
+**Date:** March 1, 2025
# Motion
1. All the WCA Competitions are conducted and ruled according to the WCA Regulations.
2. The WCA Regulations are enhanced and clarified by the WCA Guidelines.
-3. The maintenance and update of the Regulations and Guidelines is a duty of the WCA Regulations Committee. See [WCA Motion : WCA Regulations Committee](wcadoc{documents/motions/10.2021.9 - Regulations Committee.pdf}) for further information.
-4. Amendments to Regulations and Guidelines are done by the WCA Regulations Committee according to [WCA Motion : Amendments of Regulations](wcadoc{documents/motions/14.2022.1 - Amendments of Regulations.pdf}).
+3. The maintenance and update of the Regulations and Guidelines is a duty of the WCA Regulations Committee. See [WCA Motion : WCA Regulations Committee](wcadoc{documents/motions/10.2025.9 - Regulations Committee.pdf}) for further information.
+4. Amendments to Regulations and Guidelines are done by the WCA Regulations Committee according to [WCA Motion : Amendments of Regulations](wcadoc{documents/motions/14.2025.1 - Amendments of Regulations.pdf}).
5. A copy of the in force WCA Regulations and Guidelines is always available online in American English through [wca{regulations}](wca{regulations})
6. Translations of the WCA Regulations and Guidelines are offered by the WCA for convenience. If there is a difference between a translation and the American English version, the American English version prevails.
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