Proposal – Shire Seneschal Election
Goal- Set up a election system for the position of Seneschal and deputy Seneschal
Details
When- Every two years, on the Shire Birthday in May. Exception 1) Person in charge wishes to serve only 1 year. Exception 2) No other eligible person wishes to run. If for any reason the Seneschal must step down prior to election Deputy Seneschal will take their place
Eligibility– 5 years in any group, 3 continuous years a paid member active participation in more than 1 group and its events (should there be more than 2).
- 1-2 active groups- 80% in on group,
- 3-4 active groups- 80% in one 40% in a second,
- 5-6 active groups- 80% in one, 40% in a second, 20% in a third
Eligibility to vote- 1 full year a paid member and active participation in Shire
Process- All eligible candidates are sent a form asking if they would want or be willing to run for office, 1 month prior to Birthday. All Persons who are willing send back the form with 1 page expressing the reason for running or pitch for candidacy. At the event, all eligible voters receive a ballot and read the candidate’s pitch. The voter gives his top choice (worth 2) and his second choice (worth 1 but only if there are more than three candidates) Then cast vote. The top 3 council members (must not be running) will tally votes. The one who receives the most is declared Seneschal and 2nd most Deputy Seneschal.
Duties of the Seneschal
- Promote and strengthen the shire as whole not just a single group
- Participate in at least 50% of all shire functions
- Set up shire calendar for each year
- Take funds through donations and Memberships
- Support the groups though the funds and promotions
- Oversee the Council
- Support the Members
- Host events to promote shire and groups within
- Organize the shire though officers and Groups
