The 'Shroom:Issue 105/Director Election
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Introduction
The 'Shroom holds annual elections in December in order to determine who will lead the project for a one year term. This term begins immediately after the incumbent staff posts the January edition, and ends the following year. This is the rules page for the election; campaigns and voting take place on this article's discussion page.
Election Rules
- This election starts on Saturday, December 26th, 2015 and ends on Saturday, January 16th, 2016 at 00:00 GMT.
- Any registered Super Mario Wiki user with a Super Mario Boards account may choose to nominate themselves for election on this article's discussion page (linked to in the introduction). The nomination period ends on Saturday, January 9th, 2016 at 23:59 GMT.
- All candidates must specify what their plans are for the following year.
- No candidate may employ blatantly unethical campaign methods (such as bribing voters, outright copying another member's campaign, etc.).
- Candidates may hold discussions and debates in the election forum topic and in the chat room.
- Any registered Super Mario Wiki user may cast a vote for one candidate on this article's discussion page (linked to in the introduction).
- Voters may change their vote at any time during the course of the election.
- In the case of a tie, the Core Staff will establish a runoff election for another week between the tying candidates. Ties beyond that will be handled if they come up by a process decided by the Core Staff.
Responsibilities of the Director
The Director...
- ...publishes new editions of The 'Shroom every month;
- ...sets immediate, monthly, and yearly goals for publication;
- ...chooses a staff team that will assist them in effectively planning and releasing editions;
- ...provides framework for staff cooperation and efficiently delegates tasks in order to enact plans;
- ...is responsible for final review and implementation of policy suggestions.
Conclusion
There are other various tasks that the Director must assume, but these are the most basic duties. If you think you are capable of leading The 'Shroom for a one year term, post your campaign on this article's discussion page. Good luck to all!
