Merge pull request #56 from AlbertoPdRF/TextualRevision

Textual revision of the Motions.

documents/motions/01.2019.1 - Spirit.md

@@ -11,4 +11,4 @@
 1. The World Cube Association (WCA) is the world governing body for the sport of Speedcubing.
 2. The Mission of the World Cube Association is to have more competitions in more countries with more people and more fun, under fair and equal conditions.
 3. The Spirit of the World Cube Association is that people from all over the world have fun together in a friendly atmosphere, help each other, and behave in a sportsmanlike fashion.
-4. The World Cube Association exists for its Registered Speedcubers and thus the key value of WCA Staff is to serve the Registered Speedcubers of the WCA, see [WCA Motion : Registered Speedcubers](wca{documents/motions/01.2017.1 - Spirit.pdf}).
+4. The World Cube Association exists for its Registered Speedcubers and thus the key value of WCA Staff is to serve the Registered Speedcubers of the WCA. See [WCA Motion : Registered Speedcubers](wca{documents/motions/01.2019.1 - Spirit.pdf}).

documents/motions/04.2019.1 - Board of Directors.md

@@ -11,20 +11,20 @@
 The WCA Board of Directors (or simply WCA Board) is the leadership team of the WCA and its highest authority.
 
 1. The WCA Board of Directors has the following duties:
-   1. To guide, serve, and unite the WCA Community in accordance with the [WCA Motion : Objectives](wca{documents/motions/03.2017.1 - Objectives.pdf}).
-   2. To oversee, guide, and supervise all Staff of the WCA in accordance with the [WCA Motion : Objectives](wca{documents/motions/03.2017.1 - 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](wca{documents/motions/03.2017.1 - Objectives.pdf}).
+   1. To guide, serve, and unite the WCA Community in accordance with the [WCA Motion : Objectives](wca{documents/motions/03.2019.1 - Objectives.pdf}).
+   2. To oversee, guide, and supervise all Staff of the WCA in accordance with the [WCA Motion : Objectives](wca{documents/motions/03.2019.1 - 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](wca{documents/motions/03.2019.1 - 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.
    6. To represent the WCA in all 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.
 2. WCA Board of Directors 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](wca{documents/motions/13.2017.1 - Amendments of Bylaws and Motions.pdf}).
-   2. To approve amendments to the Regulations. Such rights must be exercised in accordance with [WCA Motion : Amendments of Regulations](wca{documents/motions/14.2017.1 - 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](wca{documents/motions/13.2019.1 - Amendments of Bylaws and Motions.pdf}).
+   2. To approve amendments to the Regulations. Such rights must be exercised in accordance with [WCA Motion : Amendments of Regulations](wca{documents/motions/14.2019.1 - 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](wca{documents/motions/09.2017.1 - Senior Delegates.pdf}).
-   5. 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](wca{documents/motions/15.2017.1 - Suspensions and other Sanctions.pdf}).
-   6. To approve the annual budget proposal of the WCA Financial Committee in accordance with [WCA Motion : Finances](wca{documents/motions/11.2017.1 - Finances.pdf}).
+   4. To instate and remove Senior Delegates. Such rights must be exercised in accordance with [WCA Motion : Senior Delegates](wca{documents/motions/09.2019.1 - Senior Delegates.pdf}).
+   5. 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](wca{documents/motions/15.2019.1 - Suspensions and other Sanctions.pdf}).
+   6. To approve the annual budget proposal of the WCA Financial Committee in accordance with [WCA Motion : Finances](wca{documents/motions/11.2019.1 - Finances.pdf}).
    7. To approve and announce WCA Competitions.
    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.
@@ -47,4 +47,4 @@ The WCA Board of Directors (or simply WCA Board) is the leadership team of the W
       1. In order to consider such a request, the request must be signed by at least 20% of the WCA Staff.
       2. The WCA Ethics Committee will lead the process of the voting that will take place.
    2. A Supermajority among all WCA Staff is required to remove all the Board of Directors.
-      1. If the removal is accepted, the WCA Ethics Committee will start an election of new Directors immediately. During the election period, duties and rights of the WCA Board will not be operational and thus the processes that are lead by WCA Board will not be possible.
+      1. If the removal is accepted, the WCA Ethics Committee will start an election of new Directors immediately. During the election period, duties and rights of the WCA Board will not be operational and thus the processes that are led by WCA Board will not be possible.

documents/motions/07.2017.1 - Registered Speedcubers.md

@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ Persons who are Registered Speedcubers have the role of Non-voting Member of the
 4. Statuses of Registered Speedcubers <br> 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 as a competitor 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](wca{documents/motions/15.2017.1 - Suspensions and other Sanctions.pdf}).
+   3. Suspended. Any Registered Speedcuber who is not eligible as a competitor 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](wca{documents/motions/15.2019.1 - 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.

documents/motions/08.2019.1 - Delegates.md

@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ WCA Delegate is a role defined in the WCA Regulations to oversee official WCA Co
       1. The WCA Board of Directors rejects or approves the application.
       2. After approval, the Senior Delegate appoints the persons as Candidate Delegates.
 7. Withdrawal of WCA Delegate Appointment
-   1. WCA Delegates may withdraw their appointment any time by submitting a resignation letter to their Senior Delegate with copy to the WCA Board.
+   1. WCA Delegates may withdraw their appointment any time by submitting a resignation letter to their Senior Delegate with a carbon copy (CC) to the WCA Board.
    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 Candidate Delegate, after approval of the WCA Board.
 8. Full Delegates

documents/motions/09.2019.1 - Senior Delegates.md

@@ -8,14 +8,14 @@
 
 # Motion
 
-Senior Delegates are WCA Staff and Full Delegates, with an extra role to manage the WCA Delegates in an attributed area.
+Senior Delegates are WCA Staff 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.
+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
-   1. Senior Delegates can appoint Registered Speedcubers as Candidate Delegates in their attributed area. See [WCA Motion : Delegates](wca{documents/motions/08.2018.1 - Delegates.pdf}).
-   2. Senior Delegates can promote Candidate Delegates to Full Delegates in their attributed area. See [WCA Motion : Delegates](wca{documents/motions/08.2018.1 - Delegates.pdf}).
-   3. Senior Delegates can remove the role of WCA Delegate from Candidate Delegates and Full Delegates in their attributed area. See [WCA Motion : Delegates](wca{documents/motions/08.2018.1 - Delegates.pdf}).
-   4. Senior Delegates can demote Full Delegates to Candidate Delegates, in their attributed area. See [WCA Motion : Delegates](wca{documents/motions/08.2018.1 - Delegates.pdf}).
+   1. Senior Delegates can appoint Registered Speedcubers as Candidate Delegates in their attributed area. See [WCA Motion : Delegates](wca{documents/motions/08.2019.1 - Delegates.pdf}).
+   2. Senior Delegates can promote Candidate Delegates to Full Delegates in their attributed area. See [WCA Motion : Delegates](wca{documents/motions/08.2019.1 - Delegates.pdf}).
+   3. Senior Delegates can remove the role of WCA Delegate from Candidate Delegates and Full Delegates in their attributed area. See [WCA Motion : Delegates](wca{documents/motions/08.2019.1 - Delegates.pdf}).
+   4. Senior Delegates can demote Full Delegates to Candidate Delegates, in their attributed area. See [WCA Motion : Delegates](wca{documents/motions/08.2019.1 - Delegates.pdf}).
 3. Duties of Senior Delegates
    1. Develop the WCA in their attributed area:
       1. Analyze and use opportunities and strengths to develop the WCA.
@@ -25,14 +25,14 @@ Senior Delegates are WCA Staff and Full Delegates, with an extra role to manage
    2. Manage the WCA Delegates in their attributed area:
       1. Make sure there are enough WCA Delegates to oversee all WCA Competitions in their attributed area.
       2. Sustain the quality of the WCA Delegates in their attributed area.
-      3. Support Full Delegates, Candidate Delegates, and potential future WCA Delegates in their evolution, learning, and professionalisation.
+      3. Support Full Delegates, Candidate 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 Board of Directors about changes in the group of WCA Delegates in their attributed area.
-   3. Maintain an adequate standard of local Competition Organizers and Competition Staff for 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. Perform as the escalation point for the WCA Delegates in case of issues 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.
 4. Appointment of Senior Delegates
-   1. The Board of Directors 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. The Board of Directors 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.
    2. If a new Senior Delegate is needed for an area, the Board of Directors will ask for applicants among all Full Delegates.
    3. Candidates shall apply for the position within the required application period, and include all documentation that is requested in the application request.
    4. The Board of Directors will decide by Majority vote which of the candidates will be appointed as new Senior Delegate(s) and for which attributed area(s) they will fulfil their role.

documents/motions/10.2017.2 - Regulations Committee.md

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ The WCA Regulations Committee is an Advisory Committee of the WCA with the follo
 
 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](wca{documents/motions/14.2017.1 - Amendments of Regulations.pdf}).
+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](wca{documents/motions/14.2019.1 - 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.

documents/motions/10.2019.2 - Disciplinary Committee.md

@@ -15,8 +15,8 @@ The WCA Disciplinary Committee is an Advisory Committee of the WCA.
       1. Performing independent investigations regarding WCA Staff and Registered Speedcubers.
          1. The subjects of the investigations are incidents during WCA Competitions, incidents related to WCA Competitions, or incidents within the WCA Community. Incidents are alleged violations of the Spirit and/or Regulations of the WCA.
       2. Delivering an independent report on the investigations.
-      3. Involving the WCA Ethics Committee in case any WCA Staff Member is suspected of acts against the Spirit of the WCA or not compliant with Ethical codes.
-      4. Making decisions on disciplinary actions in relation to the investigated incidents. See [WCA Motion : Suspensions and other Sanctions](wca{documents/motions/15.2017.1 - Suspensions and other Sanctions.pdf}).
+      3. Involving the WCA Ethics Committee in case any WCA Staff Member is suspected of acts against the Spirit of the WCA or not compliant with the Code of Ethics.
+      4. Making decisions on disciplinary actions in relation to the investigated incidents. See [WCA Motion : Suspensions and other Sanctions](wca{documents/motions/15.2019.1 - Suspensions and other Sanctions.pdf}).
    2. Confidant
       1. Being the confidential contact for Registered Speedcubers and WCA Staff, in case of important personal matters that are related to WCA activities.
    3. Information and administration

documents/motions/14.2019.1 - Amendments of Regulations.md

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 
 # Motion
 
-1. The WCA Regulations are a Motion submitted by the Board of Directors. Any amendment of WCA Regulations is bound to the provisions stated in [WCA Motion : Amendments of Bylaws and Motions](wca{documents/motions/13.2017.1 - Amendments of Bylaws and Motions.pdf}) with the exceptions provided in the present Motion.
+1. The WCA Regulations are a Motion submitted by the Board of Directors. Any amendment of WCA Regulations is bound to the provisions stated in [WCA Motion : Amendments of Bylaws and Motions](wca{documents/motions/13.2019.1 - Amendments of Bylaws and Motions.pdf}) with the exceptions provided in the present Motion.
 2. The WCA Regulations Committee will conduct the following process of amendment of the Regulations:
    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.

documents/motions/16.2019.1 - Disputes.md

@@ -12,9 +12,9 @@
    1. Disputes regarding the WCA Regulations must be directed to and handled by WCA Regulations Committee, and are bound by the provisions of the WCA Regulations.
       1. Appeals regarding the final decision must be directed to and handled by WCA Board of Directors.
    2. Disputes regarding the WCA Bylaws and the Motions must be directed to and handled by WCA Board of Directors, and are bound by the provisions of the WCA Bylaws and the Motions and the applicable governing laws.
-      1. Appeals regarding the final decision must be directed to and handled by WCA Ethical Committee.
+      1. Appeals regarding the final decision must be directed to and handled by WCA Ethics Committee.
    3. All other Disputes must be directed to and handled by WCA Disciplinary Committee, and are bound by the WCA Regulations, the WCA Bylaws and the Motions, and the applicable governing laws.
-      1. Appeals regarding the final decision must be directed to and handled by WCA Ethical Committee.
+      1. Appeals regarding the final decision must be directed to and handled by WCA Ethics Committee.
 2. Disputes must be filed within sixty days after the disputed act or decision.
 3. Disputes must be handled within sixty days of the date of dispute.
 4. Appeals to decisions on disputes must be filed within sixty days after the decision.

documents/motions/19.2017.1 - Regulations and Guidelines.md

@@ -11,6 +11,6 @@
 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](wca{documents/motions/10.2017.2 - 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](wca{documents/motions/14.2017.1 - Amendments of Regulations.pdf}).
+4. Amendments to Regulations and Guidelines are done by the WCA Regulations Committee according to [WCA Motion : Amendments of Regulations](wca{documents/motions/14.2019.1 - Amendments of Regulations.pdf}).
 5. A copy of the in force WCA Regulations and Guidelines is always available online in American English through [https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/regulations/](https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/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.