Post by The Valeyard on Nov 5, 2014 7:59:22 GMT
2.4 The Gold Usher
The Gold Usher, named for the individual with a similar role in the canonical government of Gallifrey, shall act as the Chief PR and Merchandise Officer within the Order of Gallifrey.
The office will be open to all members Aged 18 or older until November, 2015, at which time the office will be open only to Endorsed members. While not strictly required, it is strongly suggested that potential candidates for the office consider turning down a nomination of they do a great deal of business as a Merchant with the Order, since this could potentially taint their objectivity in the office.
2.4a Duties of the Gold Usher
It shall be the Duty of the Gold Usher to serve as Chief Public Relations officer for the Order of Gallifrey, answering any inquiries made to the Order, helping to coordinate with local Sectors and Outposts, and generally doing whatever is necessary to maintain good relations with the public and the media. Consultation with the rest of the Order is strongly encouraged.
It shall be the duty of the Gold Usher to act as the Chief Merchandise Officer, to maintain a list of approved and questionable vendors, and to ensure that both members and vendors are protected from slander.
It shall be the duty of the Gold Usher to responsibly maintain a list of all members with the "Artizan" status.
As with all officers, the Gold Usher shall act with full transparency and honesty as much as possible, with clear and unequivocal answers given when explaining if this is not possible.
2.4b Powers of the Gold Usher
The Gold Usher shall have the power to appoint or to delegate assistants on the local level, as it is recognized that the Gold Usher cannot possibly coordinate every PR opportunity at once.
The Gold Usher shall have the power to extend "Artizan" membership to any members who wish to sell their wares on official Order of Gallifrey media, and likewise, the Gold Usher shall have the power to remove this status, either at request, or for disciplinary reasons.
The Gold Usher shall have the power to call for discipline when any member is harassed for posting an opinion relating to merchandise, to a vendor, to customers AS a vendor, etc. The Gold Usher shall ensure that the Order is a safe place for commentary regarding Whovian Merchandise, so that individuals wishing to spend their hard earned money and resources will have an honest, unbiased source of information.
The Gold Usher shall have all rights normally reserved to Membership, both Endorsed and Non-Endorsed.
2.4c Restrictions Upon the Powers of the Gold Usher
The Gold Usher must recuse himself/herself if any decision related to his/her office causes a clear conflict of interest, and must delegate the decision making process to the High Council for the duration of such a conflict thereof.
The Gold Usher may not, at any time, punish a member for stating an honest opinion; while harassment and bullying are not to be tolerated, honesty in reviews and discussions should be treated as a treasured right.
The Gold Usher, if a Vendor or Artizan Member, may not use his or her power to advertise this aspect of their hobby, nor may they use the power to favor their own products over others.
The Gold Usher shall not make any statements regarding the policies, opinions, or status of the Order of Gallifrey without consulting with the Lord President at minimum, the High Council if at all possible.
The Gold Usher, named for the individual with a similar role in the canonical government of Gallifrey, shall act as the Chief PR and Merchandise Officer within the Order of Gallifrey.
The office will be open to all members Aged 18 or older until November, 2015, at which time the office will be open only to Endorsed members. While not strictly required, it is strongly suggested that potential candidates for the office consider turning down a nomination of they do a great deal of business as a Merchant with the Order, since this could potentially taint their objectivity in the office.
2.4a Duties of the Gold Usher
It shall be the Duty of the Gold Usher to serve as Chief Public Relations officer for the Order of Gallifrey, answering any inquiries made to the Order, helping to coordinate with local Sectors and Outposts, and generally doing whatever is necessary to maintain good relations with the public and the media. Consultation with the rest of the Order is strongly encouraged.
It shall be the duty of the Gold Usher to act as the Chief Merchandise Officer, to maintain a list of approved and questionable vendors, and to ensure that both members and vendors are protected from slander.
It shall be the duty of the Gold Usher to responsibly maintain a list of all members with the "Artizan" status.
As with all officers, the Gold Usher shall act with full transparency and honesty as much as possible, with clear and unequivocal answers given when explaining if this is not possible.
2.4b Powers of the Gold Usher
The Gold Usher shall have the power to appoint or to delegate assistants on the local level, as it is recognized that the Gold Usher cannot possibly coordinate every PR opportunity at once.
The Gold Usher shall have the power to extend "Artizan" membership to any members who wish to sell their wares on official Order of Gallifrey media, and likewise, the Gold Usher shall have the power to remove this status, either at request, or for disciplinary reasons.
The Gold Usher shall have the power to call for discipline when any member is harassed for posting an opinion relating to merchandise, to a vendor, to customers AS a vendor, etc. The Gold Usher shall ensure that the Order is a safe place for commentary regarding Whovian Merchandise, so that individuals wishing to spend their hard earned money and resources will have an honest, unbiased source of information.
The Gold Usher shall have all rights normally reserved to Membership, both Endorsed and Non-Endorsed.
2.4c Restrictions Upon the Powers of the Gold Usher
The Gold Usher must recuse himself/herself if any decision related to his/her office causes a clear conflict of interest, and must delegate the decision making process to the High Council for the duration of such a conflict thereof.
The Gold Usher may not, at any time, punish a member for stating an honest opinion; while harassment and bullying are not to be tolerated, honesty in reviews and discussions should be treated as a treasured right.
The Gold Usher, if a Vendor or Artizan Member, may not use his or her power to advertise this aspect of their hobby, nor may they use the power to favor their own products over others.
The Gold Usher shall not make any statements regarding the policies, opinions, or status of the Order of Gallifrey without consulting with the Lord President at minimum, the High Council if at all possible.