Message posted on Stardate 05052.9 at 1234 hours
Posted by Captain Jack Dipper (STF President).
Edict #7
Seeing that the discussion has come to a conclusion, I’m going to push on with the Library Edicts. Health warning for people who don’t like text :)
This Edict is not intended to change anything from current standing policy. All it is intended to do is establish the difference between Executive Departments and Executive Assistants.
There shall be three general types of governmental appointment made by the President of STF.
Fleet Command - The Fleet Commander of each Fleet shall be appointed by the President, who shall name his own Assistant Fleet Commander. The Fleet Commander is considered a member of the cabinet. Further details of Fleet Command can be found elsewhere in other edicts.
Executive Departments - An Executive Department is a governmental department responsible for overseeing some aspect of STF’s administration. A Department may set internal policy as well as general policy for those matters relating to its sphere of influence, with the consultation of the President. An Executive Department is headed by a Departmental Director, appointed by the President, who shall name his own Assistant Director and, if needed, any other internal departmental positions. The Departmental Director is considered a member of the cabinet. Further details of Departmental activity can be found elsewhere in other edicts.
Executive Assistants - An Executive Assistant is a governmental “at large” officer responsible for some stated activity as defined by Edict. An Executive Assistant may set internal policy relating to his responsibilities, but is not empowered to set policy for the club at large. An Executive Assistant is appointed by the President, but is not required to appoint an assistant unless explicitly stated by Edict and is not considered a member of the cabinet.
As of the date of this edict, the following Executive Departments exist: Personnel Department, Internet Department, Engineering Department, Gamemaster Department, and Starfleet Academy.
Jack