Reign 24

Reign 25

Reign 26

IRSCDEI Title Description, Salutaion Structure, and Hierarchy

Protocol Introduction by Proclamation of Empress VI – Aunt Betty Conroy Twelvetrees
The Las Vegas Protocol shall begin as follows:

“Rising from the heat of the Desert floor, The Southernmost tip of the Silver State, the Entertainment Capital of the world, Reno’s only breach
Birth, Please Welcome, From Fabulous Las Vegas. Nevada, The Imperial Royal Sovereign Court of the Desert Empire, Inc.”

TITLE HIERARCHY

Imperial Family Line – the word “most” is used for these titles only while reigning. The word “sovereign” is reserved only for the reigning monarchs.

“His/Her/Thier Most Imperial Sovereign Majesty – EMPEROR/EMPRESS/EMPREX

His/Her/Their Most Imperial Highness -IMPERIAL CROWN PRINCE/PRINCESS/PRINCET ROYAL

His/Her/Their Most Imperial Grace – IMPERIAL GRAND DUKE/DUCHESS/DUCHET

Royal Family Line – The words “imperial”, “most” nor “sovereign” are used in the salutation portion of any of these titles. Any title of prince/princess/princex are given a salutation using “highness”, Any form of duke, duchess, or duchet are given a salutation using “grace”.

His/Her/Their Highness – IMPERIAL PRINCE/PRINCESS/PRINCET CONSORT

His/Her/Their Grace – ARCHDUKE/ARCHDUCHESS/ARCHDUCHET

The Honorable Lord/Lady/Mx – MARQUESS/MARCHIONESS/MARCHEX

The Right Honorable Lord/Lady/Mx – EARL/COUNTESS/EARLEX

The Right Honorable Lord/Lady/Mx – VISCOUNT/VISCOUNTESS/VICOUNTEX

SIR KNIGHT/DAME KNIGHT/MX NIGHT

ALL OTHER TITLES

IMPERIAL FAMILY – LIFETIME TITLES

These titles are the top 9 titles available during each reign and are subject to qualifications and requirements set by the governing documents of the IRSCDEI. There may also be additional expectations stipulated for any title in the Chronicles of History and Tradition which is maintained by our Council of Monarchs which documents all proclamations by our stepping down monarchs.

EMPEROR, EMPRESS, AND EMPREX (Imperial Members, also referred to as Reigning Monarchs)

Emperor is a male presenting title, elected by the membership. He presents and performs at all court functions as a form of the male gender unless the court voted to attend in camp special theme attire or other situations as previously approved by the Board.

Empress is a female presenting title, elected by the membership. She presents and performs at all court functions as a form of the female gender unless the court voted to attend in camp special theme attire or other situations as previously approved by the Board of Directors.

Emprex is a gender-neutral presenting title, elected by the membership. They present and perform without restrictions to gender and may cross gender presentations or identify as non-bianary.

Duties:

  1. Will appoint the Coronation Ball Chair with the Board of Directors’ approval within 60 days of their election.
  2. Be responsible for bestowing titles and other recognition(s). No bestowed title shall be higher than or equal to that of Monarchs.
  3. The Imperial Monarchs shall serve as the Chief Marketing Officers of The Corporation and the Head(s) of State representing at all other major GLBTQ Events within the Empire.
  4. The Imperial Monarch(s) are required to attend all meetings, functions, and activities of The Corporation excused only for work, illness or other authorized absences by the Board of Directors and shall officiate at all of The Corporation court meetings.
  5. All reigning Imperial Monarch(s) must dress according to the gender and prestige of their title at all Coronation Balls, Investiture Ceremonies, ICPR Balls, for the entire length of the attendance at the event unless the court voted to attend in camp special theme attire or other situations as previously approved by the Board of Directors.
  6. Reigning Monarch’s shall attend The Council meetings unless excused by the Dean, but cannot vote.
  7. Imperial Monarchs shall not sit on the board of directors of any other non-profit during their reign.
  8. Be voting members of the Board of Directors.

Qualifications:

 Qualifications for Emperor, Empress, and Emprex must be met by August 31st of the current year (unless otherwise notated).

  1. Been an Active Member of The Corporation for two (2) consecutive years with one of the years being in the last twenty-four months and must be a resident of Clark, Lincoln or Nye Counties for a consecutive period of twenty-four (24) months within the past five years.
  2. Chaired or co-chaired two (2) court approved events in the past year.
  3. Must have attended at least three (3) board meetings within the previous twelve (12) months.
  4. Attended two (2) Out of State Coronation and Las Vegas Coronation in the past twelve (12) months.
  5. Attended Reno Coronation in the past twelve (12) months.
  6. Attended Orientation, conducted by the Council of Monarchs in July.
  7. At candidate interview, must be able to demonstrate examples of relevant experience such as chairing a committee, coronation, background as an accountant, etc.
  8. Was not a past Imperial Monarch during the past two reigns.
  9. Candidates may not be sitting on the board of directors for any other non-profit groups at the time of candidate interview or at any point leading up to coronation.
  10. All applicants for the office of the Imperial Monarchs shall be at least 21 years of age at time of submission of application and interview.
  11. Applicants must be members in good standing

Step-down Requirements of Reigning Monarchs:

  1. Must each attend a minimum of five (5) out of state Coronations.
  2. Must attend Reno Coronation.
  3. Must Chair and host Investitures.
  4. Must Chair and host King/Queen/Xeen of the Desert.
  5. Must Plan and host their step-down Coronation.
  6. Must Chair and host Divestitures following the completion of their reign.

IMPERIAL CROWN PRINCE, PRINCESS, & PRINCET ROYALES (ICPRs) (Imperial Members)

 The ICPR’s shall be appointed by the reigning Emperor, Empress, and/or Emprex from among a list of qualified members, presented to the Emperor, Empress, and/or Emprex by the President. Each Emperor, Empress, and Emprex shall appoint only one (1) ICPR each.

Qualifications must be met by the date of coronation of the new Monarchs.

Prince is a male presenting title, appointed by Reigning Emperor (or collective reigning monarchs). He presents and performs at all court functions as a form of the male gender unless the court voted to attend in camp special theme attire or other situations as previously approved by the Board of Directors.

Princess is a female presenting title, appointed by the Reigning Empress (or collective reigning monarchs). She presents and performs at all court functions as a form of the female gender unless the court voted to attend in camp special theme attire or other situations as previously approved by the Board of Directors.

Princet is a gender-neutral presenting title, appointed by the Reigning Emprex (or collective reigning monarchs). They present and perform without restrictions to gender and may cross gender presentations or identify as non-binary.

If there are no persons who meet the qualifications, the Imperial Monarchs may appoint one of each title with a 2/3rds approval of the Board of Directors.

Duties:

  1. Reigning ICPRs are invited to attend the Council of Monarch’s monthly meetings, however, do not have voting privileges until they step down.
  2. Perform such duties as assigned by their respective Monarchs.
  3. Attend all board meetings as a member of the board.
  4. Chair the fundraising, titles, and competitions committee under the advisement of the Monarchs.
  5. Be voting members of the board of directors.
  6. Act as deputies for the Monarchs at all in-realm functions, stepping in when the Monarchs are traveling or unavailable.
  7. ICPRs shall not sit on the board of directors of any other non-profit during their reign.
  8. Shall serve concurrently with their monarchs.

Qualifications:

  1. Been an Active Member of The Corporation for one (1) complete year within the most recent two years and a resident of Clark, Lincoln or Nye Counties for a consecutive period of twenty-four (24) months within the past five years.
  2. Chaired or co-chaired two (2) events in the past year
  3. Attended two (2) Out of State Coronations and a Family Court Coronation in the past twelve (12) months.
  4. Attended the Orientation, conducted by the Council of Monarchs in July.
  5. Must have attended the most recent IRSCDEI Coronation.
  6. Candidates may not be sitting on the board of directors for any other non-profit groups at the time of candidate interview or at any point leading up to coronation.

Step-down Requirements of ICPRs:

  1. Each attend three (3) out of state Coronation and/or ICPR Balls in the International Court System
  2. Must attend Reno Coronation
  3. Develop, co-chair, produce and host a fundraiser as reigning ICPRs.
  4. Maintain a continual domicile within Clark, Lincoln or Nye counties in the State of Nevada throughout the entirety of the reign.
  5. Must attend IRSCDEI Coronation

IMPERIAL GRAND DUKE, DUCHESS, and DUCHET (IGDs) (Imperial Members)

 The IGD’s shall be appointed by the reigning Monarchs from among a list of qualified members, presented to the Emperor and/ or Empress by the President. Each Monarch shall appoint no more than (1) IGD each.

Duke is a male presenting title, appointed by Reigning Emperor (or collective reigning monarchs). He presents and performs at all court functions as a form of the male gender unless the court voted to attend in camp special theme attire or other situations as previously approved by the Board of Directors.

Duchess is a female presenting title, appointed by the Reigning Empress (or collective reigning monarchs). She presents and performs at all court functions as a form of the female gender unless the court voted to attend in camp special theme attire or other situations as previously approved by the Board of Directors.

Duchet is a gender-neutral presenting title, appointed by the Reigning Emprex (or collective reigning monarchs). They present and perform without restrictions to gender and may cross gender presentations or identify as non-binary.

If there are no persons who meet the qualifications, the Imperial Monarchs may appoint one of each title with a 2/3rds approval of the Board of Directors.

Duties:

  1. Sit as Deputies on the Fundraising Committee, working with the ICPR’s as needed.
  2. Perform such duties as assigned by their respective Emperor, Empress, or Emprex.
  3. Maintain a continual domicile within Clark, Lincoln or Nye counties in the State of Nevada throughout the reign.
  4. Shall serve concurrently with their monarchs.

Qualifications:

  1. Been an Active Member of The Corporation for one (1) complete year within the most recent two years and a resident of Clark, Lincoln or Nye Counties for a consecutive period of twelve (12) months within the past three years.
  2. Must have attended the most recent IRSCDEI Coronation.

Step-down Requirements of IGDs:

  1. Each attend a minimum of two (2) out of state Imperial or Ducal Coronation Balls in the International Court System
  2. Must attend Reno Coronation
  3. Develop, co-chair, produce and host a fundraiser as reigning IGDs.
  4. Must attend the current reigns Coronation.

ROYAL FAMILY LINE

The Reigning Monarchs shall establish a Royal Family Line from the active membership of The Corporation. At the end of a reign, the stepping down monarchs must deliver to the Secretary a list of their invested family line who’ve complete their year of service to the satisfaction of the Monarchs to receive their permanent titles.

PERMANENT TITLES

Permanent titles shall be bestowed to all Royal Family Line members beginning in Reign 23 who’ve completed their year of service to the satisfaction of their monarchs. A person must walk with their highest title in all court walks. Highest title is determined by hierarchy listed in Article VIII, Section III of the Policies and Procedures– Title Hierarchy, with the most recent reign number being the higher of an equal title.

Qualifications:

    1. Must be an active member during the reign that their title is given
    2. Must retain residency in Lincoln, Nye, or Clark County