Council of Aether



The Council of Aether (also just called Council) is a group of people who give adivse to the Grand Elder and vote on a variety of different decisions within the clan.

Powers and Responsibilities
The purpose and powers of Council include:
 * Advising the Grand Elder in major and important decisions
 * Representing the views of clan members in decision making and voting
 * Voting on important matters
 * Awarding Medals and other awards
 * Appointing Grand Elders
 * Holding Council meetings
 * Accepting prospective members
 * Maintaining order in the Clan Chat

Voting vs. Non-Voting
Voting members of Council include: Non-voting members of Council include: Voting members are the only people allowed to vote for Council voting matters. Non-voting members are not allowed to cast votes for any Council voting matters. However, the non-voting members are allowed to voice their opinions and offer advise and information about particular subjects that pertain to their rank(s).
 * Knighthood Elders
 * Elected Council Members
 * Ministers

Non-voting members can run for one of the five elected Council members in Council elections (so long as they meet the requirements) in order to attempt to gain voting abilities. If a non-voting member is elected onto Council, they will be able to vote so long as they are elected onto Council. Otherwise, they fall back to their non-voting status.

Permanent vs. Elected
The Knighthood Elders and Ministers are permanent Council members, meaning that they will be on Council so long as they hold their other Imperial Rank. Once their ranks are removed (via demotion, removal, resignations, etc), they will be removed from Council.

There are also five elected Council members, who are elected to temporarily be on Council for increments of 28 days. See Council Elections (LINKKKKK).