High Rank Selection Process & Procedures
High Rank Selection Process & Procedures There’re quite a few folks who seemed confused about what getting a high rank entails, so this should hopefully answer those questions. It will cover who selects what high rank, how the rank is selected, and who qualifies for one. If needed, this informal guide will be updated to reflect future changes that may be made. Who is responsible for selecting high ranks?
How Selection Works
Note: Staff are not to interfere with the selection process. We cannot offer any member suggestions to the high rank. Who Qualifies There are a couple things staff check before giving high ranks the green light on their candidates.
Quick FAQ Q: What is a temporary high rank? A: Previously, the staff would allow high ranks to select “temporary high ranks” if they desired - usually this was in line with a plot. For example, if a plot involved the temporary high rank tragically dying or being dismissed before the user would otherwise have the character resign from the position. The thought behind permitting this practice was to help more folks have a chance at being in a high ranking position, regardless of the time spent in it. To be considered temporary, both parties had to agree upon a date when the temporary high rank would lose their rank. Due to continued abuse (i.e. trying to keep the rank past the allotted time and misrepresentation of the role’s nature), the staff no longer allow this practice since it seems to cause more widespread confusion and bitterness than it does good. Q: Do staff force leaders to choose deputies, or medicine cats to choose apprentices? Is there a time limit? A: No, leaders and medicine cats can refuse to choose successors, but for leaders, a reason for not doing so is required. In the past, a leader has opted not to choose a deputy in hopes the previous one would return (an in-character reason.) Medicine cats choose apprentices whenever they wish, or not at all - though it is highly recommended they do so prior to resigning. We do not require deputies or medicine cat apprentices be chosen within a certain time frame. Q: What are trial roleplays? A: High ranks sometimes want to roleplay with a pool of future high rank selections before choosing one to fill the spot - these roleplays would be considered trial roleplays. The process is as follows: there is an available successor spot (e.g. deputy, medicine cat apprentice) and the rank (leader, medicine cat) wishes to fill it. They launch applications or handpick to select a group of candidates, generally ranging from 2-5. From here, they message staff to ensure these candidates are approved. After gaining approval, they let the users know they are in the running for the rank and will be conducting trial roleplays to pick which member, out of the 2-5 selections, will receive the high rank. At the end of the trial period, the high rank makes the final decision of who will receive the rank. The staff have requested that high ranks keep the trial period within one month. Continuing beyond that time frame greatly increases the chance that the candidates will be outside the activity guidelines therefore won’t be eligible for the position once the trial period concludes, requiring the selection process to begin again and no progress is ever made. Final Note That’s how the high rank selection process works! It’s pretty simple and boils down to a couple key components: the rank higher than the open one chooses their successor(s), and they usually have final say over who gets selected, then the selection can accept or reject the proposal. My inbox is always open if there are still questions remaining about high ranks. |
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