The Benefits of Democracy
Running a democratic clan may be to your benefit. One of the hardest tasks in running an efficient clan is keeping your members happy. Often members will become disgruntled for one reason or another, and with any pull, will be able to persuade other members to leave and start their own clan.
To keep members happy, I’ve always thought it was best to set up a democracy of sorts, or at least a republic, with elected officials who call the shots. My favorite arrangement for this was to set up a “Council” who is elected every so often (be it every 3 months, 4 months, or 6 months) by the members of the clan in a clan election. Council members would then vote on all changes and future decisions for the clan.
This way, each game will probably have at least 1 reprsentative seated ont he council, to help further their game. It also gives your council members experience in leadership and decision making, in case you ever needed a replacement or someone to help you run your clan. The Council can be used as a tool, bridging the gap between clan leadership and its members. Oftentimes, these two sects may not have much to do with each other, but if a member feels he has 8 or 9 people he can approach with inquiries or ideas and suggestions, he may be more inclined to offer his feedback.
Remember, a clan is only as strong as its link between its leadership and members, and how happy its members are.
By JohnnyLocke
Clan-Man Staff Member
