Thieves Guild Charter - 2017

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Thieves Guild Charter - 2017

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Here is the completed Guild Charter.

GM Election Procedures:
Elections will occur every 6 months (OOC time). If the GM leaves, then an emergency election will be started. Any GM that abuses their powers against policy (TOS) will be removed immediately with an investigation afterwards.

Nominations:
1. All nominations should be submitted/posted on the Thieves board. Any Thief in good standing may nominate themselves, as well as nominate another they feel is worthy of the position.
2. All Thieves will have this opportunity, on the Boards, to ask questions of the candidates in a respective and civil manner.
3. Nominations will be open for 2 weeks (OOC time). At the end of the 2 weeks, no more nominations will be accepted.
4. May be registered, or unregistered.
5. Must be able to complete a full term in office
6. All OGC policies (TOS) must be followed
7. You CANNOT be a GO (Guild Officer) in any other guild at the same time as this guild. This means that you should NOT run for a position as a GO in more than one guild.

Voting Period:
Thieves will have the right to elect a GM during a 2 week period (OOC time) following the above declaration procedures.
1. You must be a subscribed member of the Thieves' Guild
2. You must be at least 21 years old (game age)
Note: Voting will occur via the in-game Guildvote functionality
Guildvoting will consist of One Thief / One Vote per registered account

Guild Lieutenant (GL) Selections:
Having a GL is at the discretion of the current GM. And the GM can either "appoint" one or choose to have an election for those Thieves who wish to run and put forth their nominations.
The procedure for that is as follows:
Nominations:
1. Nominations and Self-nominations are to be submitted to the Thieves boards
2. Nominations will run for 2 weeks (OOC time)
3. All Thieves may take this time to ask questions of the nominees on the boards in a civil and respective manner.
4. Be a Thief in good standing
5. Be subscribed throughout the entire term.

Voting:
1. Must be a subscribed member of the Thieves' Guild to vote
2. Must be at least 21 years old (game age)
Note: Voting will occur via the in-game Guildvote functionality
Guildvoting will consist of One Thief / One Vote per registered account.

Guild Master - Vote of Confidence:
The GM will be required to pass a mandatory “Vote of Confidence” 90 days (OOC time) after being elected. An official announcement will be posted on the message boards notifying members when a two week voting period begins. Registered Thieves in good-standing will have the right to a single vote using the “Guildvote” function. If greater than 50% of the votes cast for “Yea” or "Affirmative" then the GM will retain his/her position. If not, then the GM will lose his/her position and the election process will start again in accordance with this Charter.
*Guild Member Vote of Confidence: At any time during a GM's term, Guild Members may call for a Vote of Confidence using the in-game system. However, A vote of confidence cannot be called 30 days(OOC) before or after an election (including VoC). Further, it must take 3 concurrent Thieves in order to bring the VOC to a Guild Vote. And those concurrent Thieves must be registered and on seperate registered accounts. Using "alts" to force a VOC will not be allowed.

Guild Lieutenant Removal / Retention:
The GM retains the right to dismiss any GL from their position during said GM's term of office. However, if the GM deems it necessary he/she may hold a vote in which guild members may likewise decide. Further, If guild members have concerns about the performance of a GL then they may voice said issues with the GM. The GM is encouraged to discuss the performance of the GL with the guild members before removing one from office. There is no formal voting process with respect to GL removal. If a GL is removed by the GM, then the selection process outlined in this charter will resume, if another GL is needed to fill the vacated position.

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Guild Probation: At the discretion of the GM, a guild member found to be in bad standing or in need of disciplinary action is subject to Guild Probation for a period of 2 weeks (OOC time), or longer at the discretion of the GM; but no longer than 60 days OOC.

Guild Member Removal: If Guild Probation does not recitify an issue with a guild member, said Thief is subject to being removed from the Guild at the discretion of the GM in consultation with GuildOps. The GM may or may not employ a Guildvote, using the in-game Guildvote function to ensure all Thieves have a say if/when another guild member is being considered for removal from the guild.


Mentor Program: At the discretion of the GM, such a program may be implemented.
*Mentors are chosen per the discretion of Guild Leadership.
*Chosen mentors are those Thieves who show exemplary service to the Guild and who express an interest in helping/assisting newer members with training.
*Mentors will be known by an (M) before their Guild Title and receive a Mentor's Armbrace.

Guild Awards (Items): See viewtopic.php?f=59&t=1730

Titles: These can be kept or changed at the will of the current GM.

Patrons/Immortals: Heroes and Immortals may align themselves with guilds due to their own allegiances. They are free to come and go. Guilds are not required to "honour" patrons but neither can they remove them as they are free agents. Patrons can offer advice at the request of any member but are not involved in the running of the guild. Assistance may be rendered to Guild Leaders at their request and Patron's agreement.
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