Paragraph 13.42.019-8) In the event that a Hound shall leave the forum for a period of time equal to, but not exceeding five (5) years, six (6) months, fifteen (15) days, twelve (12) hours, sixteen (16) minutes, and thirty-five (35) seconds, said Hound shall be considered to remain a abound in good standing and shall not be considered for newbycuing, recusing, or otherwise placed upon the dinner menu for any reason excepting the following,
(long, long list of exceptions including what they might have eaten or not eaten that day, whether or not they're wearing a watch., etc, etc, etc)
Paragraph 13.42.019-9) In the event that Paragraph 13.42.019-8 is found to not be applicable for any reason, up to and including zombie apocalypse, drought, extreme hunger, boredom, lack of alcohol, caffeine, or other mood altering chemicals, a Hound found not to be in good standing by a majority of Hounds in good standing may, when deemed necessary by a vote of one (1) Hound in good standing be served up as the evening's entertainment and feast, made jest upon, and reasonably otherwise be found to have warranted being newbycued again for violation of this charter.