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'''The Wiki Constitution''', previously known as the '''Microsoft Sam and His Fellow Text-to-Speech Wiki Basic Law,''' is a set of laws that defines for the ethics and norms of administrators, users, contributors, supporters and watchers. This document has been revised and re-written as of 1/28/19.
 
'''The Wiki Constitution''', previously known as the '''Microsoft Sam and His Fellow Text-to-Speech Wiki Basic Law,''' is a set of laws that defines for the ethics and norms of administrators, users, contributors, supporters and watchers. This document has been revised and re-written as of 1/28/19.
   
==Preamble==
 
==Preamble==
 
In light of the Text To Speech Community Civil War between 2016-2018, as well as many other conflicts between users, it has been decided that the Text to Speech Community constitution will be revised and rewritten for 2019 to better suit the needs of the community, as well as re-establish a governmental system within the ranks of the TTSC and a chain of command. This constitution will be upheld at all times within the confines of Microsoft Sam and his fellow Text-to-speech voices wiki, as well as the TTSC Discord Server and any other platforms the TTSC shall use or represent themselves on.
 
In light of the Text To Speech Community Civil War between 2016-2018, as well as many other conflicts between users, it has been decided that the Text to Speech Community constitution will be revised and rewritten for 2019 to better suit the needs of the community, as well as re-establish a governmental system within the ranks of the TTSC and a chain of command. This constitution will be upheld at all times within the confines of Microsoft Sam and his fellow Text-to-speech voices wiki, as well as the TTSC Discord Server and any other platforms the TTSC shall use or represent themselves on.
   
==Article I. Bureaucrats and Inner Circle==
 
==Article I. Bureaucrats and Inner Circle==
   
===Section I.===
 
===Section I.===
 
Administrative Powers are granted in both the Discord and Wiki to 1 Bureaucrat, 1 Lead Administrator and a Maximum of (6) Inner Circle members.
 
Administrative Powers are granted in both the Discord and Wiki to 1 Bureaucrat, 1 Lead Administrator and a Maximum of (6) Inner Circle members.
   
===Section II.===
 
===Section II.===
 
The Bureaucrat maintains absolute control of the TTS Wiki and maintains authority over the Discord Server as well as other platforms the community shall use or represent themselves on. The Bureaucrat also has the final say in all decisions for the community. The Bureaucrat holds power over the community for life, If it is discovered that the Bureaucrat is unable to perform his duties, or is responsible for actions that are harming the community, he must resign or risk permanent ban from the wiki or discord server. The Bureaucrat may also change the constitution and its sections at will if the Bureaucrat desires it and has the authority to override all decisions made by Inner Circle members as well as veto any decisions made by Inner Circle.
 
The Bureaucrat maintains absolute control of the TTS Wiki and maintains authority over the Discord Server as well as other platforms the community shall use or represent themselves on. The Bureaucrat also has the final say in all decisions for the community. The Bureaucrat holds power over the community for life, If it is discovered that the Bureaucrat is unable to perform his duties, or is responsible for actions that are harming the community, he must resign or risk permanent ban from the wiki or discord server. The Bureaucrat may also change the constitution and its sections at will if the Bureaucrat desires it and has the authority to override all decisions made by Inner Circle members as well as veto any decisions made by Inner Circle.
   
===Section III.===
 
===Section III.===
 
7 Inner Circle Members maintain full control over the Wiki and Discord Server, and other platforms the community shall use or represent themselves on. Inner Circle Members are allowed to submit a nominee to Bureaucrat for new member of Inner Circle. Inner Circle may not grant administrative powers to anyone on the Wiki or Discord Server without Bureaucrat approval. Inner Circle are expected to enforce rules on both the Discord Server and Wiki as well as any other platforms the community will use or represent themselves on, and may ban or kick anyone from both under the following circumstances:
 
7 Inner Circle Members maintain full control over the Wiki and Discord Server, and other platforms the community shall use or represent themselves on. Inner Circle Members are allowed to submit a nominee to Bureaucrat for new member of Inner Circle. Inner Circle may not grant administrative powers to anyone on the Wiki or Discord Server without Bureaucrat approval. Inner Circle are expected to enforce rules on both the Discord Server and Wiki as well as any other platforms the community will use or represent themselves on, and may ban or kick anyone from both under the following circumstances:
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If Lead Administrator is unable to perform their duties, or is performing actions that are harming the community, they must resign immediately or risk permanent ban from the wiki or discord server.
 
If Lead Administrator is unable to perform their duties, or is performing actions that are harming the community, they must resign immediately or risk permanent ban from the wiki or discord server.
   
===Section V.===
 
===Section V.===
 
The Bureaucrat, Lead Administrator and Inner Circle are subject to all rules and regulations put in place by this document with no exception.  
 
The Bureaucrat, Lead Administrator and Inner Circle are subject to all rules and regulations put in place by this document with no exception.  
   
==Article II. Rules, Regulations, and Punishments==
 
==Article II. Rules, Regulations, and Punishments==
   
===Section I.===
 
===Section I.===
 
Bureaucrat, Lead Administrator and Inner Circle shall not use the power given to them for personal reasons of any type. Bureaucrat, Lead Administrator and Inner Circle shall not use their powers to advance others or themselves in ranking, in other words, don’t favorite people.
 
Bureaucrat, Lead Administrator and Inner Circle shall not use the power given to them for personal reasons of any type. Bureaucrat, Lead Administrator and Inner Circle shall not use their powers to advance others or themselves in ranking, in other words, don’t favorite people.
    
Bureaucrat, Lead Administrator and Inner Circle are expected to enforce and enact punishments listed in this document for the Wiki if violation is found, no exceptions are to be made, and there will be no warnings given unless specified in this document. Lead Administrators or Inner Circle Members found to be in abuse of their powers shall have their privileges immediately revoked with no chance to regain them. Depending on level of abuse, bans could be handed out accordingly to offending members.
 
Bureaucrat, Lead Administrator and Inner Circle are expected to enforce and enact punishments listed in this document for the Wiki if violation is found, no exceptions are to be made, and there will be no warnings given unless specified in this document. Lead Administrators or Inner Circle Members found to be in abuse of their powers shall have their privileges immediately revoked with no chance to regain them. Depending on level of abuse, bans could be handed out accordingly to offending members.
   
===Section II.===
 
===Section II.===
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==Article III. Selection of New Staff Members==
 
==Article III. Selection of New Staff Members==
As Indicated in Article One, Section One. There may only be 1 Bureaucrat, 1 Lead Administrator and 6 Inner Circle Members at any time. For a user to be nominated for Inner circle, user or users must fill out an application on Discord Server, once done, they will enter the voting pool, Inner Circle, Lead Administrator or Bureaucrat will announce choices in discord in channel designated for doing so, users will vote, two highest will be selected in the final voting process, once final vote is completed, Inner Circle and Lead administrator shall submit voting results to Bureaucrat for final review. Bureaucrat shall have the authority to veto or approve nomination to Inner Circle.
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As Indicated in Article One, Section One and now in Article IV Section III. There may only be 1 Wiki Bureaucrat, 1 Community Leader, 1 Inner Circle Lead and 7 Inner Circle Members at any time, equaling a total of 8 Inner Circle Members maximum. For a user to be nominated for Inner circle, user or users must fill out an application on Discord Server, once done, they will enter the voting pool, Inner Circle, Lead Administrator or Bureaucrat will announce choices in discord in channel designated for doing so, users will vote, two highest will be selected in the final voting process, once final vote is completed, Inner Circle and Lead administrator shall submit voting results to Bureaucrat for final review. Bureaucrat shall have the authority to veto or approve nomination to Inner Circle.
 
   
==Article IV. Amendments==
 
==Article IV. Amendments==
   
===Section I.===
 
===Section I.===
 
The Bureaucrat, Lead Administrator and Inner Circle members reserve the right to amend the constitution at any time and whenever necessary. The following amendments shall be listed below in the document when any are made. Amendment’s must be proposed and voted on by Inner Circle and Lead Administrator then brought to Bureaucrat for review.
 
The Bureaucrat, Lead Administrator and Inner Circle members reserve the right to amend the constitution at any time and whenever necessary. The following amendments shall be listed below in the document when any are made. Amendment’s must be proposed and voted on by Inner Circle and Lead Administrator then brought to Bureaucrat for review.
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===Section II. Amendment I.===
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Per unanimous vote by Inner Circle and Approval by Bureaucrat. A ranking restructure has commenced for the opening of the newer wiki, as well as the addition of new discord exclusive role known as Deputy. The Deputy shall be given administrative power on Discord server and have the ability to enforce rules and regulations set forth by this document.
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=== Section II. Amendment I. ===
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=== Section III. Amendment II. ===
Per unanimous vote by Inner Circle and Approval by Bureaucrat. A ranking restructure has commenced for the opening of the newer wiki, as well as the addition of new discord exclusive role known as Deputy. The Deputy shall be given administrative power on Discord server and have the ability to enforce rules and regulations set forth by this document.
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Per unanimous vote by current Inner Circle Members and Community Leadership. New roles are hereby recognized by the Constitution. Wiki Bureaucrat and Community Leader as well as Inner Circle Lead. Wiki Bureaucrat and Community Leader shall share the responsibility of keeping the community running, while the Inner Circle Lead remains in charge of the lower staff members. Unanimous vote also increases max inner circle slots to 8, and recognizes the max deputy slots of 3.
    
==Conclusion==
 
==Conclusion==
   
With the enactment of this Constitution, it is hoped that future conflicts on the Wiki and Discord can be settled and we can establish a lasting peace. This document is finalized, and will usher the TTSC into a new age, as well as hopefully prevent conflicts from happening again.
 
With the enactment of this Constitution, it is hoped that future conflicts on the Wiki and Discord can be settled and we can establish a lasting peace. This document is finalized, and will usher the TTSC into a new age, as well as hopefully prevent conflicts from happening again.
   
===SIGNATURES===
 
===SIGNATURES===
  

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