Qualifications

1. To be considered for a position as a C.E.R.B. representative, candidates must have achieved or be eligible for Elder status and be able to provide a minimum list of ten (10) supporters, five of which must have also achieved or be eligible for Elder status.
2. Candidates may not be connected to or working with any other department or group, or must be willing to resign from all other positions if elected to C.E.R.B. This will assure an unbiased and objective viewpoint.
   
3. Candidates must have full knowledge of the Cybertown Constitution, Founders Guidelines, City Council Guidelines, Security Guidelines, Colony Guidelines and Unified Ban Policy.
   
4. Must be at least 18 years of age.
   
5. Must pass a thorough security background check and interview prior to being accepted as a candidate for election. The result of the check will be presented to the Founder and the Mayor’s Office. The check will also act as a final verification that the candidate meets all requirements.
   
6. C.E.R.B. will consist of five (5) representatives, elected at large from the City.  In the event of an open position(s) in C.E.R.B., applications for participating in an election will be accepted.  Following determination that the candidate satisfies the qualifications to serve, the candidate will be informed and may begin campaigning.  Campaigning may be city wide and may consist of advertising posts on appropriate message boards and/or debates with other candidates.  For more information on elections, please see How to run for a C.E.R.B election.
7. The election for a candidate will be run under the auspices of the C.E.R.B. Chief, who will provide a secure ballot.
8. In the event there are fewer candidates than openings for C.E.R.B. representatives, the C.E.R.B. Chief may be authorized to hire the candidates, following successful completion of the qualification procedure, including the security background check.
   
9. The term of service of each C.E.R.B. member will be one (1) year.  A member may run for re-election one time.

1. Collect the endorsements of  ten (10) Cybertown citizens that will support you as a C.E.R.B nominee.  Five (5) of the supporters must be eligible for or have achieved the Elder Honor Title.  Send their nicknames and e-mail addresses along with your application for review and approval.  
2. When the all candidates for election have been approved, a date will be set for the Election to be held.  During the time leading up to the election, the candidates may campaign to get as many supporters as possible with banners, websites and/or ads.  If possible, debates will also be scheduled.
3. All representatives are elected by the Citizens of the City.  Therefore it is very important that the election be well promoted and the candidates provide communications or websites stating why they would be qualified to serve the City in this role. 
4. During the election period, the City's citizens may vote for the citizen they feel will best represent them on C.E.R.B.  The balloting will be run under the auspices of the C.E.R.B. Chief who will provide a secure election method.
5. Only one vote per citizen.
   
   

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