02 - Clan Positions


Clan Positions

Administration

1) Sencha - The Sencha is the clan secretary and responsible for recording the minutes of clan meetings and attendance, publishing the minutes and quorum figures within one week of their generation, and keeping an archive of past meetings minutes. The secretary will organize, update and keep our mailing list. This list will consist of both snail mail and email address where possible.

2) Statchiste - The Statchiste is the clan treasurer and responsible for collecting clan dues and other accounts receivable, treasury book keeping, treasury reports, and must have all treasury records available at meetings. The Statchiste is responsible for the distribution of clan coins.

3) Fennid - The Feni is responsible for recruiting and training of new fighters, organizing fighter practices, must have knowledge of clan fighting and equipment standards. The Feni is responsible for the fighting unit when order by the chieftain. The Feni must own armor that meets clan standards, must be a competent fighter, and must be familiar with clan fighting standards and conventions.

Officers

1) Chieftain: The Chieftain is responsible for holding and conducting meetings, making alliances, the clan's fighting unit, the safety of the clan, upholding the law, justice in matters of state.

2) Ard-Draoi (Druid): The Ard-Draoi is responsible for holding and conducting ceremonies and sacrifices, interpreting omens, the mental and spiritual well being of the clan, justice in matters of spirit. The Druid shall keep the calendar of the Clan.

  • The Druid shall make available online a list of the meeting dates for the upcoming year to all members as soon after Samhain as possible, but before the Imbolc planning meeting. - Spring Equinox, 2010

3) Fili (Poet/Historian): The Fili is responsible for recording and keeping the laws of the clan. The Fili must bring a written copy of the laws with him/her to all meetings. The Fili is also responsible for researching Celtic history, historical accuracy, and the writing and reciting of poetry. The Fili will keep a list of each Aurrad and probate's Log na Enech with the laws.

4) Bard - The Bard is responsible for entertaining the clan with music, song, or any other form of period entertainment. The Bard, in consultation with the chieftain, shall be responsible for maintaining the schedule of event activities as set by the clan.

Other Positions

1) Brewey - The Brewey is the clan hospitaler and responsible for greeting, introducing, and entertaining guests, and scouting parties for the clan. is also responsible for invitations and providing directions and event details. The Brewey will also be the person whose phone number will be listed to contact for more information on the event flyers.

2) Champion (Airechta if noble) - The winner of the champion's battle. He must own armor that meets clan standards, and must be a clan competent fighter. He must lead the clan fighters, or avenge insult when so ordered by the Chieftain. He must defend his title annually or when so ordered by the Chieftain, or the title is lost. The Champion is responsible for the fighting unit when order by the chieftain.

Rules on Positions

Rules on positions

1) Any officer or administrator or member with an obligation may delegate their responsibilities to a willing party by formal proclamation. The person holding the position is still ultimately responsible for their duties despite any delegations.

2) No person may delegate punitive powers.

3) Clan officers, administrators, and positions are to be voted on at the Samhain. When electing the Chieftain, the incumbant will step down and the Ard-Draoi will conduct the election, the elected chieftain will then resume conducting elections.

4) No person may hold more than one office or more then one administrative position, but may hold one of each.

5) If there are no qualified individuals willing to fill a position, a party already holding an office or position may be voted in as an "acting" position holder and will hold all the rights and responsibilities of that position until such time as replacement is found.

6) The highest-ranking officer present shall assume the responsibility of absentee officers at clan functions.

7) Rechtgae (Executive decision clause): The Chieftain is empowered to make executive decisions on matters for the sake of expediency, when a clan meeting would be inconvenient or inappropriate, or in emergency situations.

8) Immediate and Ultimate Authority Clause: Though any person may be empowered to make expedient decisions on behalf of the clan, the clan assembled at a formal meeting is the ultimate authority on any matter.