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caerwynWed Nov-06-13 05:31 PM
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"ranger charter changes 11/2013"


          

After consultation with the guild officer team, the following has been decided:

Due to player privacy considerations, and the addition of the ability to hold elections ingame via guildvote, some charter adjustments have been made to the Leadership and Election sections of the Ranger Charter. Changes are noted in red.


Leadership:
Guild Master/Mistress (GM)

The GM is the leader of the Guild and upholds the ideals, values, and codes of the Guild. The GM is viewed as the example for all to follow and maintains the highest standards. The GM is responsible, wary, understanding, objective and fair. Although the GM is a political figure, the GM will not possess the qualities that a traditional politician has for the GM is a Ranger in mind, spirit, and ideals like any other. The GM works closely with the GLs to ensure the smooth running of all programs.

1. The GM is responsible for making decisions concerning the physical maintenance and development of the Guild after consultation with the Guild Patrons
2. Is responsible for keeping track of the Guild locker and the treasury and tracking experience tithed by members.
3. Has the ability to settle disputes among members within the Guild and is expected to judge with fairness, objectivity, and discernment
4. Has the ability in settling disputes concerning the Guild and in its best interest, with full Guild power
5. Speaks for the Guild and all of its members and is directly responsible for addressing and resolving disputes or issues outside of the Guild
6. Is responsible for defending and protecting members to the best of his or her ability
7. Has a duty to provide guidance and advice to members when possible
8. Has the discretion to award or sell members items from the Guild locker
9. Has the discretion to set Guild titles and the requirements of earning them
10. Has the discretion to summon members into the Guild,
11. Has the obligation and duty not to use the position for personal gain
12. Has the responsibility and duty of setting the example for the whole Guild
13. Has the duty to keep members well informed of decisions in the name of the Guild through posts on the message boards, meetings, or announcements
14. Has the duty to hear comments, suggestions, and complaints of members to the best of the GM's ability and has the power to make decisions if necessary

Guild Lieutenant(s) (GLs)

The Guild Lieutenants are held to the descriptions listed from #6-14 at all times and, conservatively, #1-5 in the absence of the GM. They provide additional leadership to the Guild and have some powers invested in them for the benefit of the Guild. These individuals must consult and report all actions taken on the behalf of the Guild to the GM immediately and consult with him or her on a regular basis. Additionally each GL is entrusted with additional responsibilities depending on the program they oversee. The programs are managed by the GL with the assistance of the GM and Rangers.

Guild Lieutenant Descriptions


Mentor's GL:
The Mentor's GL is responsible for running the Mentorship Program and enforcing the Program guidelines. This GL is responsible for recruiting new Mentors, ensuring they are properly trained, welcoming new Rangers and providing them an opportunity to receive a mentor if desired. They will also assist newcomers in conflicts, represent their voice in Guild Officer meetings, and provide instruction relevant to their development and growth. They set examples for all to follow and are key to helping all Rangers discover their True Ranger spirit. The Mentor's GL must be extremely organized in order to maintain a database containing information on every mentor and student to ensure both parties are progressing well. Minimum of one activity per month should be scheduled on the boards.

The Huntmaster/Mistress:
This individual will be primarily responsible for scheduling and overseeing the running of regularly held guild wide hunts. He/she will appoint others to help conduct the hunts and ensure that the hunters are able to conduct the hunts in an appropriate manner. Guild hunts are not to be held so that people may get specific kills; they are roleplay exercises, opportunities to explore new areas, work on hunting tactics and earn Guildtithe and gold for the Guild. The Huntmaster/Mistress will ensure that a wide variety of hunts are held so that Rangers of all levels can participate, learn and have fun. Minimum of one hunt per month should be scheduled on the boards.

Events GL:
Overseeing the Task Force this GL will ensure fundraisers, social events and games that are conducted on a weekly basis. Events shall be posted regularly. This GL coordinates activities for all Rangers regardless of experience. Activities should be geared towards enhancing roleplay, the spirit of community and increasing the amount of relaxation time each Ranger has when not hunting. The events are varied and require someone extremely creative and organized to run them. This individual must also work well with his or her team, driving them to become more active, more successful, constantly striving for innovation and finding new paths within the Guild. Minimum of one activity per month should be scheduled on the boards.

Elections:

Guild Officers (GO) include the Guild Master/Mistress (GM) and three Guild Lieutenant (GL) positions. Alternating GM and GL elections will be held every 6 RL months. A full GL election will always take place in March and September. The GM election will always take place in June and December. There are two exceptions to this:
1. Vacancy. If a GL position is vacated mid-term, it will be filled by appointment to meet the needs of the Guild. GL vacancies will be filled by appointment as soon as possible after notice is given, or replacement directed.
a) Appointees for GL will be selected by the GM.
b) If the GM position is vacated, an emergency election will occur under all the rules of election.
c) Any GO position filled midterm will be up for election at the next scheduled election for that office, regardless of duration held.
2. Vote of Confidence: 5 subscribed members petition the Patron for a vote of no confidence because they are displeased with a particular officer. If the grievances are found to be valid, this will result in a mid-term election taking place for that position only. The officer being petitioned against may run in this election. In this case, the newly elected GO(s) (as per number 1 above) will retain office until the next scheduled election for that particular office, regardless of duration held.

During elections, a nomination period is initially held. Guild members will be given two weeks advance notice of the upcoming election. The nomination and voting periods will each last one week.

Any Ranger who wishes to run in any election, and meets all the eligibility requirements, may do so by posting their intent on the nomination thread. This post should be respectful, and during a GM election, include your plans and goals for the guild. No campaigning is permitted in guild shouts.

Eligibility

1. You must be a subscribed Ranger in good standing, and at least 25 years of age.
2. You must NOT share your account.
3. You must commit to putting in the time to fulfill your officer responsibilities as outlined by the charter under “Leadership” and any additional projects pertinent to the position. Failure to keep up with these duties for a period of two months will result in a verbal warning from the GM. If the issues are not resolved then the GM and the divinities may dismiss you at their discretion (the same applies for the GM, but at a higher level). An exception to this is if you are going on vacation or having computer difficulties and inform the GM of the situation, but even then if you are unable to meet your duties for more than 3 months you will need to be replaced, though are welcome to run again.
4. You must be willing to work on any of the Guild programs and to be switched amongst the programs as needed to meet the goals and needs of the Guild.
5. Ranger GLs may run for the office of GM without putting their own position up for election.

Voting:

Elections are held using the in-game Election voting system. (HELP GUILDVOTE) The following settings will be used:
1. Minimum age requirement of 21

2. One vote per ranger.

Please note:
Only subscribed members are able to vote.
Candidates may vote for themselves.

Non-compliance with any of the above requirements will result in disqualification. Any valid dispute must be presented to the Guild Patron. All decisions regarding eligibility and/or disqualification will be made by majority vote from the Patron, Hero and the GOs that are not running for office.

Right to Petition:

Rangers have the right to voice concerns regarding the administration of the Guild in an appropriate manner without threat, snide or degrading remarks, or repercussion from said administration. Along with this right comes the requirement to offer respectful solutions. Every effort must be made to remedy the situation by consulting with the Guild Officers and Hero/Patron.

Petitions may be filed by 5 subscribed members of the Guild in the event of discrepancies or violations in the administration of the Guild and this Charter - which cannot be resolved by the GO’s. The petition must state the problem, a discussion of the situation, and recommended solution(s). This petition must be sent to the Guild Hero, Patron, and Guildops for review and remedy.
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Other Notes:

Removed the GUILD SCRIBE GL description - This position can still exist, but not on a GL level.

Under description of GM duties:
3. Has the duty to hold fair and impartial elections. Advance notice will be given to the Guild in the event staff support is not available, and announce when the elections will occur. -REMOVED due to moving to the ingame election system

--==The following was reworded and/or consolidated. Removed items are noted:==--

To be placed on the ballot, you must meet the following candidacy requirements:

1. Any Ranger who wishes to run in any election, and meets all the other eligibility requirements, may do so by posting their intent on the nomination thread.

3. You are expected to post appropriately in a respectful manner.

Eligibility Requirements pertain to the entire election process and affect you and any related personas. These include the following:
1. You must be a Ranger in good standing.
2. You must be free from staff warnings and/or probation. Such warnings include, but are not limited to major punishments from divinities such as voice removals, banishment and removal of land levels and/or guild levels. If you are unsure please seek out the Guild Hero/ine or Patron. -REMOVED
3. You must be a registered player in the Rangers' Guild.
4. You must not be a Baron or Guild Officer in another guild. -REMOVED
5. You must not be seeking office in a barony or other guild. -REMOVED
6. You may not campaign using gshouts.

Nomination requirements:
1. You may make only one post to announce your request, intent and position on issues.

4. The e-mail address for your ballot must match the one listed on your character. To set or change your email in game, please type newemail youremailaddress. -REMOVED

--==The following was removed as the in-game voting system will now be used==--
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| Voting Rules:
| 1. Votes are based on membership. Only one vote per OOC. If you have | 6 Rangers in the guild, only one of them may vote.
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| 3. The ballot must be sent as requested and received by the deadline.
| 4. For GLs: Each Ranger may vote for 3 nominated Ranger of their | | choice. The top three Rangers with the highest number of total votes will be our new officers. For GM: Each Ranger may vote for 1 registered Ranger of their choice. The Ranger with the most votes will be the new GM.

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