Overview

The Malone Doctrine Regulations establish the hierarchy through which the Doctrine is organized, interpreted, applied, and administered. They distinguish foundational authority from normative, instructional, prescriptive, and operational authority so that every mandate and procedure may be traced to a higher ethical basis.

Regulations state the binding requirements governing the use and administration of Malone Doctrine. The accompanying schedules contain the official lists of axioms, principles, maxims, rules, and procedures recognized under that framework. Each schedule serves as an authoritative reference table and may be cited independently.

Order of Authority

Each level derives its legitimacy from the level above it and provides direction to the level below it. No lower authority may contradict, nullify, or exceed the authority from which it is derived.

Level Authority Function Official Schedule
Axioms Foundational Authority Establish the foundational propositions and first principles accepted by Malone Doctrine. Schedule A
Principles Normative Authority Define the enduring ethical standards that ought to govern conduct and judgment. Schedule B
Maxims Instructional Authority Condense principles into memorable statements of practical wisdom. Schedule C
Rules Prescriptive Authority State the conduct that is required, prohibited, or expressly permitted. Schedule D
Procedures Operational Authority Specify the approved methods through which rules are implemented and administered. Schedule E

Interpretive Rule

A procedure implements a rule; a rule gives prescriptive effect to one or more principles; a maxim communicates a principle in concise instructional form; and every principle must remain consistent with the axioms of Malone Doctrine. Where a conflict exists, the higher level of authority governs.

Regulation Schedules

Citation

Regulation schedules should be cited by schedule, entry type, and assigned identifier. Examples include Malone Doctrine, Schedule A, Axiom I; Malone Doctrine, Schedule B, Principle 3; and Malone Doctrine, Schedule D, Rule 12.