A call for a Supplemental EGO Election has been called for by Chief EGO James Sinclair because Ray is stepping down. Per EEEGO an EGOist elected by supplemental election will not serve 2 years, but the remainder of the term of the EGOist being replaced. In this case the new EGOist will serve until October 31st, 2025.

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The EGO Election is now open for a member of EGO for a Supplemental term beginning on as soon as voting is over and ending Oct. 31st 2025.

What is EGO? EGO is STF’s check on the power of the President, who otherwise holds a fairly dictatorial role in the club’s governance. There are three members of EGO, each with staggered terms, producing an election every eight months. A member of EGO is restricted from serving as President or Vice President during their two-year term, although they may resign from EGO to accept one of those positions. The member of EGO who is closest to the end of their term is the “Chief EGO” and s/he will generally speak on behalf of the group. EGO has the following powers, which require a majority vote (so two out of the three members of EGO):

Veto a bill posted by the President within ten days of the posting date.
Veto the appointment of an Election Coordinator by the President.
Overturn a member ban imposed by the President.
Validate and investigate an impeachment call against the President or another member of EGO.
To be a candidate for EGO, you must meet the following requirements:
1. Hold a minimum member rank of Fleet Captain.
2. Be an active Member for at least eight continuous months prior to this election, excluding routine LOAs. A Member is defined as any person holding an active STF account and at least one of the following: a governmental position, an active roleplaying character, or a Gamemaster position for the previous 30 days.
3. Have not held a position on EGO in the prior eight months (for instance, you cannot serve two consecutive terms or resign two months before the election and then run again).
4. Not be the President or Vice President.

If you are meet these requirements and you are interested in serving a two-year term on EGO, please either message me on Discord, or through the Contact Form, by Friday, March 7th, 2025. If you have emailed me, and don’t receive a confirmation email back, please reach out to me. More information about EGO can be found at https://www.star-fleet.com/library/charters/govstructure/ego/. A one-week voting period (restricted to Members with a rank of Fleet Captain or above) will begin shortly after the close of nominations.

As a reminder, there is no campaigning in an EGO election. If you are found to be campaigning, you WILL be disqualified.

If there are any questions please do not hesitate to reach out.

Cmdre Ward
Election Coordinator