thewca · Nanush7 · Jan 28, 2025 · Jan 28, 2025
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 The Code of Ethics must be considered by all Staff members of the World Cube Association (WCA), referred to in this document as “WCA Staff”, as a standard for actions and decisions they will be making when acting on behalf of the WCA within their role. “Listed Delegates” refers to WCA Delegates who are publicly displayed on the “General info” tab of an official WCA Competition.
 
-These actions and decisions should be made in such a manner that, if consistently performed by WCA Staff, the [Spirit and Mission](wcadoc{documents/motions/01.2021.1 - Spirit.pdf}) of the WCA would continue to be upheld while not breaking any [Regulations](wca{regulations}), [Motions, or Policies](wca{documents}).
+These actions and decisions should be made in such a manner that, if consistently performed by WCA Staff, the [Spirit and Mission](wcadoc{documents/motions/Spirit.pdf}) of the WCA would continue to be upheld while not breaking any [Regulations](wca{regulations}), [Motions, or Policies](wca{documents}).
 
 This Code covers previously known issues, as well as issues that the WCA Integrity Committee (WIC) foresees as requiring additional guidance. This document will be updated periodically to incorporate new topics as they are brought to the attention of the WIC, and will also be reviewed regularly.
 

@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
 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/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.

@@ -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/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

@@ -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 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/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.

@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ 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 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/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.

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
 
 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/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/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.
@@ -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](wcadoc{documents/motions/07.2024.1 - Registered Speedcubers.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](wcadoc{documents/motions/Registered Speedcubers.pdf}).
@@ -11,22 +11,22 @@
 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/Objectives.pdf}).
+   2. To oversee, guide, and supervise all Staff of the WCA in accordance with the [WCA Motion : Objectives](wcadoc{documents/motions/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/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 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}).
+   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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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.

@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ While WCA Delegates are highly experienced members of their community and often
 
 ## The Roles of a WCA Delegate
 
-As outlined in the [WCA Delegates Motion](https://documents.worldcubeassociation.org/documents/motions/08.2024.1%20-%20Delegates.pdf) of the WCA, a WCA Delegate is responsible for:
+As outlined in the [WCA Delegates Motion](https://documents.worldcubeassociation.org/documents/motions/Delegates.pdf) of the WCA, a WCA Delegate is responsible for:
 
 - Ensuring the Regulations are followed at WCA competitions
 - Submitting competition results
@@ -1230,7 +1230,7 @@ Since there are a lot of Delegate reports sent out, you may find it helpful to s
 
 ### Disputes and Appeals
 
-Some decisions made by WCA Staff may be controversial. Any individual affected by a decision (e.g. the Delegate of a competition where an incident occurred, or the competitor whose results are disputed) may file a dispute in accordance with the [Disputes Motion](https://documents.worldcubeassociation.org/documents/motions/16.2024.1%20-%20Disputes.pdf). The committee responsible for reviewing the dispute will provide a decision within 60 days. As a Delegate, you are responsible for ensuring that the decision of the team or committee handling the dispute is carried out immediately. Usually, this requires you to send an email to the WRT with the requested result changes.
+Some decisions made by WCA Staff may be controversial. Any individual affected by a decision (e.g. the Delegate of a competition where an incident occurred, or the competitor whose results are disputed) may file a dispute in accordance with the [Disputes Motion](https://documents.worldcubeassociation.org/documents/motions/Disputes.pdf). The committee responsible for reviewing the dispute will provide a decision within 60 days. As a Delegate, you are responsible for ensuring that the decision of the team or committee handling the dispute is carried out immediately. Usually, this requires you to send an email to the WRT with the requested result changes.
 
 Further disagreements with the result of a dispute may be escalated to an appeal. Even if an appeal was filed, you must still carry out the original decision of the dispute until the result of the appeal is provided.
 

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # Guidelines for Disciplinary Incidents
 
-The WCA Integrity Committee (WIC) is entitled to apply bans and other disciplinary action as a result of violation of the [WCA Code of Conduct](wcadoc{documents/Code%20of%20Conduct.pdf}), based on the motion [Suspensions and other Sanctions](wcadoc{documents/motions/15.2022.1%20-%20Suspensions%20and%20other%20Sanctions.pdf}). However, the WIC is not able to handle difficult situations quickly during a competition, especially if communication with multiple involved parties is required. Cooperation with competition Delegates is often necessary. This document contains a collection of guidelines to instruct new Delegates on how to handle common disciplinary incidents, what disciplinary measures they can take, and what they should report to the WIC.
+The WCA Integrity Committee (WIC) is entitled to apply bans and other disciplinary action as a result of violation of the [WCA Code of Conduct](wcadoc{documents/Code%20of%20Conduct.pdf}), based on the motion [Suspensions and other Sanctions](wcadoc{documents/motions/Suspensions%20and%20other%20Sanctions.pdf}). However, the WIC is not able to handle difficult situations quickly during a competition, especially if communication with multiple involved parties is required. Cooperation with competition Delegates is often necessary. This document contains a collection of guidelines to instruct new Delegates on how to handle common disciplinary incidents, what disciplinary measures they can take, and what they should report to the WIC.
 
 ## Disciplinary Log and Banned Competitors
 

@@ -11,9 +11,9 @@ They will be glad to help you out.
 WCA Staff should be familiar with all the documents related to their work as WCA Staff. All relevant documents can be found on [the documents page](wca{documents}) and on [the Staff panel](wca{panel}). The Staff panel section is available only to WCA Staff and contains Staff exclusive knowledge. Therefore, all documents on that page should be read. The documents section contains various knowledge regarding how the WCA functions and is available to the public. Not all documents in this section are necessary to know by heart, however here are the ones that are absolutely necessary to know well:
 
   - [The Code of Ethics](wcadoc{documents/Code%20of%20Ethics.pdf}); This describes how all WCA Staff must act and what they must abide by.
-  - [The Spirit of the WCA](wcadoc{documents/motions/01.2021.1%20-%20Spirit.pdf}).
-  - If you are a member of a committee or team; [The Committees and Teams Motion](wcadoc{documents/motions/10.2022.0%20-%20Committees%20and%20Teams.pdf}). This will explain how committees and teams operate. Additionally, you will find the relevant motion for your committee or team amongst the other listed motions on the documents page.
-  - If you are a Delegate; [The Delegates Motion](wcadoc{documents/motions/08.2022.1%20-%20Delegates.pdf}). This will explain how your work as a Delegate will be conducted. There is also a specific Crash Course for Delegates that you should familiarize yourself with.
+  - [The Spirit of the WCA](wcadoc{documents/motions/Spirit.pdf}).
+  - If you are a member of a committee or team; [The Committees and Teams Motion](wcadoc{documents/motions/Committees%20and%20Teams.pdf}). This will explain how committees and teams operate. Additionally, you will find the relevant motion for your committee or team amongst the other listed motions on the documents page.
+  - If you are a Delegate; [The Delegates Motion](wcadoc{documents/motions/Delegates.pdf}). This will explain how your work as a Delegate will be conducted. There is also a specific Crash Course for Delegates that you should familiarize yourself with.
 
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