Guildmaster elections

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aoveron
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Guildmaster elections

Post by aoveron »

Hello Wizards!

It's time again for elections. As per our new charter, we have a 7 day notice period before official nominations begin. In a week, we'll open up for self nominations, and after another week we'll begin the in-game elections. Any current Wizard in good standing is eligible to run, so get your statements of intent ready!

As a refresher, here is the new charter:

Elections – Counting of Votes
One vote per ‘account’

GM Elections
Terms
•    Each term is 12 OOC months with a Leadership Reaffirmation Vote at the mid-way point.
•    GM election triggered if GM has not been ‘active’ for a period of 21 days.
•    There is no limit on how many terms a GM can serve.
•    A GM removed by way of a Vote of Confidence, Leadership Reaffirmation Vote, or inactivity will be replaced by a GL. If there is more than one GL, the GL 'first in time' will be elevated to GM.
•    In the event that a GM is removed by a Vote of Confidence or Leadership Reaffirmation Vote, but no member nominates themselves during the election and no active GL is available to replace them, the GM will retain their position.

Candidates
•    The current GM cannot run in the next election in the event they are removed following a Vote of Confidence, Leadership Reaffirmation Vote, or removed due to inactivity.
•    Members must nominate themselves in order to be a candidate in an election.
•    Candidacy is not limited to subscribed users, but the candidate must be registered by the time the voting period begins.
•    In the event the current GM wishes to remain for a further 12-month period, they must self-nominate.
•    In the event that there is only one candidate, that person is automatically made GM.

Leadership Reaffirmation Vote Process
•    Notice of pending Leadership Reaffirmation Vote is activated 14 OOC days prior to voting period opening.
•    Notice is added to GNOTICES and replaces the Guild Message of the Day (so seen at login).
•    After 14 OOC days, voting takes place with a simple Yes (remain) / No (remove) option.
•    If the majority vote Yes (remain), the process ends.
•    In the event it is a tie, the outcome should be determined by the 'best of three' in a coin toss.
•    In the event the majority vote No (remove), the election process is automatically triggered.
•    Voting takes place for 9 OOC days.

Election Process
•    Notice of pending election is activated 7 OOC days prior to nomination period.
•    Notice is added to GNOTICES and replaces the Guild Message of the Day (so seen at login).
•    After 7 OOC days, formal nomination period opens during which members can self-nominate. This period is open for a further 7 OOC days
•    Notice is added to GNOTICES and replaces the Guild Message of the Day (so seen at login).
•    After 7 OOC days (thereby 14 days for nomination purposes), elections will run for a period of 9 OOC days.
•    In the event there is a tie, the outcome will be determined by the 'best of three' in a coin toss. 

GL Positions
•    There will be a maximum of three GLs at any one time (or a maximum number determined by GuildOps/Guild Patron).
•    The GM will be responsible for appointing the GLs.
•    GLs can ‘resign’.
•    GLs can be removed by the GM.
•    In the event that a GL has not been active within one OOC month, they will be automatically removed.
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Chancellor of Stone Keep Aoveron
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aoveron
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Re: Guildmaster elections

Post by aoveron »

Wizards!

The nomination period is now officially open. If you'd like to run for Guildmaster, please post your self-nomination as a reply to this thread. I would recommend you include a candidate statement and a plan for things you wish you accomplish during your term.

Please remember that you must be a subscribed player by the time the election begins next week, and that you are not permitted to be a GM of multiple guilds at the same time, but there are currently no other requirements.

Also, as the sitting GM, this also serves as my notice of nomination should there be no other candidates.

Good luck all!
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Chancellor of Stone Keep Aoveron
Hierarch of Magic
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aoveron
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Re: Guildmaster elections

Post by aoveron »

Since there have been no interested candidates, I shall remain your GM for another term. If there are any concerns, please feel free to speak with me in the lands or send me a message.
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Re: Guildmaster elections

Post by tw »

I just wanted to say thank you very much to Aoveron for serving as our GM. It is a very meaningful position, and it's important to have someone dedicated to hold it.


-TW

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