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Stardate 9708.11

1. Accord is a chapter of STARFLEET: The International Star Trek Fan Association.
2. Throughout this document STARFLEET: The International Star Trek Fan Association will be referred to as simply "STARFLEET".
3. Members of Accord are not required to belong to STARFLEET; they are encouraged to belong to STARFLEET and/or any fan organization that suits them.

1. The CO is the president of the organization and serves as chair at meetings.

1. The CO must be a member of the Ship in good standing and at least 18 years of age.
2. The CO must meet the requirements set by STARFLEET for a CO.

2. The position of CO of a starship carries with it the minimum rank of (navy) Captain. A member assuming the role of permanent CO is awarded the rank of (navy) Captain at the approval of Starfleet unless s/he holds a higher rank.
3. If a CO steps down after less than one year in the position, s/he returns to the rank s/he held before.
4. If a CO steps down after one year or more in the position, s/he is designated a CO Emeritus.
5. The CO shall act as presiding officer at General Meetings.
6. The CO is responsible for performing the duties placed upon him/her by STARFLEET. These may include but are not limited to preparing monthly reports on Ship activities to STARFLEET and/or Region Command and reporting the chapter's finances to STARFLEET.
7. The CO acts as the final arbiter of any disputes between members. Although the CO may choose to turn disputed issues over to the Command Staff, s/he may also reserve the right to resolve issues him/herself.

1. The XO is the vice president of the organization and serves as chair in the CO's absence.

1. The XO must be a member of the Ship in good standing and at least 18 years of age.
2. The XO must meet the requirements of STARFLEET for XO.

2. The position of starship XO carries the minimum rank of (navy) Commander or (marine) Lieutenant Colonel within Accord.
3. A member assuming the role of permanent Executive Officer automatically assumes the rank of Commander within Accord unless s/he already holds a higher rank.
4. If an XO steps down after less than one year in the position, s/he returns to the rank s/he held before.
5. If an XO steps down after one year or more in the position, s/he retains the rank of Commander within Accord.
6. The XO is responsible to the CO and to the crew for the smooth operation of the chapter, and for assisting the CO in carrying out his duties as outlined by this document.
7. In the event the CO is unable to perform his/her duties for any length of time, the XO shall assume the role of Acting CO, until such time as the CO is again able to resume his/her duties, or is replaced.
8. The XO is responsible for administering and coordinating the activities of the divisions.
9. In the event that a division chief is unable to perform his/her duties for any length of time, the XO is responsible for making sure those duties are carried out. At the least, the XO shall carry out those duties him/her self until a replacement is found or the current chief returns to duty.
10. The XO acts as a line of appeal in settling disputes between members within a given division in situations regarding divisional activity. His/her decisions can be appealed in turn only to the CO.
11. The XO acts as an arbiter of disputes between members in situations regarding ship-wide activity. His/her decisions can be appealed to the CO.

1. As an organization patterned on aspects of Star Trek, Accord has a rank structure based upon naval and marine tradition. These ranks represent levels of service to the Ship, and advancement is determined by a point system described in section VIII of this charter. These ranks are fictitious, and should be used only in the context of recognition of service within the organization.
2. If a member is granted a promotion pursuant to being appointed to a position aboard ship, and continues to hold that field rank for one year or more, the promotion becomes permanent. The member?s point level is adjusted to the minimum for that grade, if they are not already higher; otherwise, the member reverts to the rank appropriate to their current point level.
3. Accord?s Command Staff may promote members up to the rank of Commander. Ranks above that level may be awarded only by STARFLEET.

1. There are three classes of membership: Associate, Active Navy and Active Marine.

1. Associate

1. An event taking place for public service is worth 2 times the point values stated by sections VIII. B, C, and E.
2. A STARFLEET event or activity, defined as an event or activity at the Regional or Fleetwide level, is worth 2 times the point values stated by sections VIII B, C, and E. This multiplier applies only to STARFLEET members in good standing.
3. Work on a STARFLEET publication is worth 2 times the point values stated by section VIII G. This multiplier applies only to STARFLEET members in good standing.

1. Points pertaining to meetings are additive.
1. Although the Command Staff is considered an executive committee, Command Staff Meetings do not count toward points in this section

1. Holding an officer position (CO, XO, Division Chief, Department Head) is worth 10 points per year.
2. One year's time in service in Accord is worth 10 points.
3. Joining STARFLEET for the first time as an Accord member is worth 120 points. An existing STARFLEET member joining Accord is immediately awarded 120 points.
4. One year?s time in service in STARFLEET is worth 10 points.

1. Having nonfiction published is worth 15 points per article, but no more than 3 articles per issue.
2. Having fiction published is worth 15 points for short fiction and 30 points for long fiction pieces.
3. Proofreading/Copy Editing is worth 3 points per issue.
4. Typesetting/Layout is worth 3 points per issue.
5. Distribution/Production is worth 5 points per issue.
6. Serving as Editor in Chief is worth 3 points per issue.
7. Points pertaining to publications are additive, except that the Editor in Chief of a publication may not be granted points for publishing his/her own work. Also, publishing credit can only be given once for a given article.

1. Responding to a mailing is worth 5 points per mailing being responded to, regardless of the number of times an individual responds.
2. Recruiting one member into the Ship is worth 10 points.
3. Recruiting one member into STARFLEET is worth 10 points.

1. The Commanding Officer has the authority to nominate members to or remove members from any position on the Command Staff. However, removal of a Command Staff member must be ratified by two-thirds of Command Staff.
2. Division Chiefs have the authority to nominate members to or remove members from any Department Head position under their division. However, removal or nomination must be ratified by two-thirds of Command Staff.
3. Division Chiefs may delegate authority and appoint members to or remove members from tasks not requiring Division Chief or Department Head authority without ratification by Command Staff.
4. If a member or members feel that a Command Staff member should be removed, the member or members should first bring the matter up with the Command Staff member in question, and then with other Command Staff members. If all other recourses have failed, that member or members can bring a motion of no confidence in that officer before the General Meeting. If a majority of the paid Accord members present vote in favor of this motion, the remainder of the Command Staff will investigate the issue at a meeting to be scheduled within the following week. A 75% vote of Command Staff is required to remove the officer.