The World Cube Association is governed by a comprehensive set of documents, including the By-Laws, Motions and Policies. The WCA motions define the many functions of the WCA internal operations.

On August 1st 2024, the WCA voting staff approved a comprehensive and wide-ranging set of changes to the motions. Below, we have highlighted the most noticeable changes that impact the broader WCA community:

1. Formation of the WCA Integrity Committee: The WCA Disciplinary Committee and the WCA Ethics Committee have been merged to create the WCA Integrity Committee (WIC) which will oversee the WCA Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct. The scope of investigation of this committee has been expanded to also investigate WCA Community members and Regional Organizations, in addition to WCA Staff and Registered Speedcubers. To report any alleged violations or to discuss either of these documents, please contact integrity@worldcubeassociation.org.
2. Formation of the WCA Appeals Committee: The WCA’s system of appeals has had a significant uplift with the formation of the WCA Appeal Committee. The WCA Appeals Committee is made up of experienced WCA staff members, who hear all appeals received from disputes. In addition, aspects of the appeal process have also been clarified, with grounds for appeals formally outlined and the definition for the conclusion of an appeal case updated.
3. Removal of the WCA Advisory Council: The WCA Advisory Council was formed as a body to facilitate bilateral communication between WCA Staff and the broader community. However, it was ultimately realized that this role is best served by WCA Staff rather than by non-staff members of a council. As a result, the WCA Advisory Council has been dissolved, with the duties and selected members integrated into the WCA Communication Team.
4. Introduction of the WCA Major Championship Team (WMCT): This motion change involves the creation of a new WCA Major Championship Team, who will assist in coordinating and improving the quality of WCA Major Championships. The Championship selection committee will include WMCT Representatives and reduce the workload of the WCA Board and WCA Senior Delegates & Team/Committee leaders.
5. Changes to Financial Governance: The roles of WCA Treasurer and WCA Financial Committee (WFC) Leader have been split to improve the WCA’s financial governance. The Treasurer will be responsible for the WCA finances overall, while the WFC Leader will be responsible for oversight of WFC activities and programs including the Equipment Funding program, Regional Organization Funding program, Travel Funding program and the WCA Dues system.

We believe that these changes will improve the WCA’s operations and governance. If you have any queries about the WCA Motions, please contact the WCA Communication Team (contact@worldcubeassociation.org).