Contingency Clause 647 – Emergency Succession Protocol
Ratified 134 years ago under the Emergency Governance Act of Gothika
In the event that the Office of the Chancellor is rendered inoperable due to death, incapacitation, disappearance, or corruption, Contingency Clause 647 is automatically enacted.
This clause transfers provisional governing authority to the Committee of Governance, which must by majority vote appoint an Interim Chancellor to assume executive powers until such time that:
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The Chancellor is lawfully restored or replaced through formal election,
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A quorum of no fewer than four verified, unmanipulated Committee members is maintained to oversee succession, or
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A formal public referendum is called to dissolve and reelect the Office of the Chancellor.
During Clause 647 enforcement, the Interim Chancellor may:
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Appoint temporary “Acting Committee Members” with provisional powers not to exceed 30 days, subject to recorded public oversight.
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Enact martial or magical enforcement measures to “preserve civil order” under Article V.
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Classify or unseal government records deemed “critical to national continuity.”
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Suspend guild-specific Council voting if determined to be a security risk.
Limitations:
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Clause 647 may remain active for no longer than 60 days before mandatory judicial review.
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The Interim Chancellor may not dissolve the Council of Guilds, alter constitutional law, or extend term limits without public consent.
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Should only one Committee member remain, that individual becomes the Anchor Delegate, empowered to witness all executive decisions and exercise veto authority over wartime declarations.