Blind Consul - Revision history

CourseDirector at 23:18, 26 December 2018

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	==Etymology==		==Etymology==
	The name of 'Blind Counsel' derives from the way each member is 'blind' to the identities of his or her fellow councillors, to ensure that decisions are never based on personal bias. Counselors wear dark visors and are assigned different numbers every day. The council chamber is a large darkened hall. Those not actively serving on the Choir sit in balconies and use a loudspeaker system to converse. Counselors on the Choir floor read in Braille script, as there is only enough light to discern basic shapes.		The name of 'Blind Counsel' derives from the way each member is 'blind' to the identities of his or her fellow councillors, to ensure that decisions are never based on personal bias. Counselors wear dark visors and are assigned different numbers every day. The council chamber is a large darkened hall. Those not actively serving on the Choir sit in balconies and use a loudspeaker system to converse. Counselors on the Choir floor read in Braille script, as there is only enough light to discern basic shapes.

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CourseDirector: moved Blind Counsul to Blind Consul: Miss-spelled title

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moved Blind Counsul to Blind Consul: Miss-spelled title

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Siddharth1: /* The Chorus */

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The Chorus

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	At the very top of the Council is the Chorus, 5 individuals with a final say on all matters. In a sense the rulers of the Foundation. They can appoint panels from the Council to make specific decisions, but all decisions must be approved by the Chorus.		At the very top of the Council is the Chorus, 5 individuals with a final say on all matters. In a sense the rulers of the Foundation. They can appoint panels from the Council to make specific decisions, but all decisions must be approved by the Chorus.

	Unlike the Choir, the Chorus does not change on a regular basis. Members rotate in and out but are appointed by the Chorus.		Unlike the Choir, the Chorus does not change on a regular basis. Members rotate in and out but are appointed by the Chorus. All of them (according to rumor at the [[School Proper]]) are really [[Laytami Gudersnipe]] in disguise.

	==Appointment to the Counsel==		==Appointment to the Counsel==

CourseDirector: moved Blind Counsel to Blind Counsul: spelled consul wrong

2016-12-05T23:42:14Z

moved Blind Counsel to Blind Counsul: spelled consul wrong

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Siddharth1 at 16:39, 15 July 2013

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	At the highest levels of the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]] sits the Blind Counsel, a select group of 132 individuals ~~who are~~ appointed ~~to the counsel~~ from among the top admirals and generals.		At the highest levels of the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]] sits the Blind Counsel, a select group of 132 individuals appointed from among the top admirals and generals.

	==Subsections of the Counsel==		==Subsections of the Counsel==
	The Blind Counsel oversees the entire [[Gudersnipe Foundation]] and is the final authority. The Counsel's word is law~~, however~~ very few ~~things~~ find their way that high.		The Blind Counsel oversees the entire [[Gudersnipe Foundation]] and is the final authority. The Counsel's word is law; but very few disputes find their way that high.

	Within the Counsel are numerous levels of authority:		Within the Counsel are numerous levels of authority:

	===The Council===		===The Council===
	The entire Blind ~~Counsul~~ consists of 132 individuals. Their identities are kept a closely guarded secret~~. This extended to each other~~, the individual ~~counsulers~~ do not know ~~each other~~'s identities. The Counsel itself derives its name from the face masks and hoods ~~the various counsulers wear~~ to ~~remain hidden.~~		The entire Blind Counsel consists of 132 individuals. Their identities are kept a closely guarded secret, until the individual councillors do not know the others' identities. The Counsel itself derives its name from the face masks and hoods worn to maintain secrecy against assasinations and influence-peddling, but also for making the decisions without individual prejudices.

	~~The~~ secrecy ~~is partially a countermeasure~~ against assasinations and influence ~~pedalling~~, but is also ~~an effective tool~~ for making the decisions ~~impersonal. The Counsul is not motivated by~~ individual prejudices.

	===The Choir===		===The Choir===
	Within the ~~Counsul~~ resides the Choir, which consists of 51 counselors with voting priviliges. The Choir changes on a daily basis, and no ~~counselor~~ knows who will be on the Choir or when.		Within the Counsel resides the Choir, which consists of 51 counselors with voting priviliges. The Choir changes on a daily basis, and no councillor knows who will be on the Choir or when.

	===The Chorus===		===The Chorus===
	At the very top of the ~~Counsul~~ is the Chorus, 5 individuals ~~appointed from the Counsul~~ with a final say on all matters. In a sense~~, they are rullers~~ of the Foundation. They can appoint panels from the ~~Counsul~~ to make specific decisions, but all ~~matters decides by the Counsul~~ must be approved by the Chorus.		At the very top of the Council is the Chorus, 5 individuals with a final say on all matters. In a sense the rulers of the Foundation. They can appoint panels from the Council to make specific decisions, but all decisions must be approved by the Chorus.

	Unlike the Choir, the Chorus does not change on a regular basis. Members rotate in and out but are appointed by the Chorus.		Unlike the Choir, the Chorus does not change on a regular basis. Members rotate in and out but are appointed by the Chorus.

	==Appointment to the Counsel==		==Appointment to the Counsel==
	Curiously, appointment to the Counsel does not come from above, but from ~~bellow~~. The [[Foundation]] operates mostly through a strict millitary chain of command, with Foundation-controlled and [[joint space]] administered by millitary commanders. These commanders must climb the ranks and earn promotions.		Curiously, appointment to the Counsel does not come from above, but from below. The [[Foundation]] operates mostly through a strict millitary chain of command, with Foundation-controlled and [[joint space]] administered by millitary commanders. These commanders must climb the ranks and earn promotions.

	~~On anything higher than a solar-system-scale, command can only be assigned by one of the [[Foundation Commissioners]], who themselves are appointed directly by the Blind Counsel~~.

	~~However~~, the Commissioners ~~cannot nominate anyone to~~ the Blind Counsel. Attaining the rank of Commissioner also makes them ~~ineligable~~ to join the Counsel themseles. Commissioners are appointed for life, and once attained it is the highest rank that can be achieved.		On anything higher than a solar-system-scale, command can only be assigned by one of the [[Foundation Commissioners]], who themselves are appointed directly by the Blind Counsel. Attaining the rank of Commissioner also makes them ineligible to join the Counsel themseles. Commissioners are appointed for life, and once attained it is the highest rank that can be achieved.

	Instead, a nomination ~~from the counsel~~ comes from the other high-ranking Foundation officials. When a new ~~Consuler~~ is required, a message goes out to anyone ~~who's~~ rank ~~within the Foundation~~ entitles ~~them~~ to nomination ~~rights~~. Nominations are not an election, the Counsel itself ~~desides from~~ the nominees ~~who will be~~ given consideration.		Instead, a nomination comes from the other high-ranking Foundation officials. When a new Councillor is required, a message goes out to anyone whose rank entitles it to nomination. Nominations are not an election; the Counsel itself chooses among the nominees given consideration.

	Once ~~potenial consulers~~ have been ~~selects~~, a second round of nominations is called ~~for~~. This process may repeat several more times, with specific Foundation officials being granted ~~vetto priveliges~~ to eliminate nominees.		Once potential councillors have been selected, a second round of nominations is called. This process may repeat several more times, with specific Foundation officials being granted veto privileges to eliminate nominees.

	The ~~acctual~~ appointment to the ~~counsul~~ is secret, only the final round of nominees is made public. The new ~~Counsuler~~ will then join~~. Appointment to~~ the Blind ~~Counsul is~~ for life.		The actual appointment to the Council is secret; only the final round of nominees is made public. The new Councillor will then join the Blind Council for life.

	==~~Etomology~~==		==Etymology==
	The name of ~~the~~ Blind Counsel derives from the way each member is 'blind' to the identities of his or her fellow ~~counsulors. This is done~~ to ensure decisions are never based on personal bias. Counselors wear dark visors and are assigned different numbers every day. The ~~actual counsel~~ chamber is a large darkened hall. Those no actively serving on the Choir sit in balconies and use a loudspeaker system to converse. Counselors on the Choir floor read in ~~braille~~ as there is only enough light to discern basic shapes.		The name of 'Blind Counsel' derives from the way each member is 'blind' to the identities of his or her fellow councillors, to ensure that decisions are never based on personal bias. Counselors wear dark visors and are assigned different numbers every day. The council chamber is a large darkened hall. Those not actively serving on the Choir sit in balconies and use a loudspeaker system to converse. Counselors on the Choir floor read in Braille script, as there is only enough light to discern basic shapes.

CourseDirector at 23:48, 18 June 2012

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	At the highest levels of the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]] sits the Blind Counsel, a select group of 132 individuals who are appointed to the counsel from among the top admirals and generals.		At the highest levels of the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]] sits the Blind Counsel, a select group of 132 individuals who are appointed to the counsel from among the top admirals and generals.

	==Subsections of the ~~Counsul~~==		==Subsections of the Counsel==
	The Blind ~~Counsul~~ oversees the entire [[Gudersnipe Foundation]] and is the final authority. The Counsel's word is law, however very few things find their way that high.		The Blind Counsel oversees the entire [[Gudersnipe Foundation]] and is the final authority. The Counsel's word is law, however very few things find their way that high.

	Within the ~~Counsul~~ are numerous levels of authority:		Within the Counsel are numerous levels of authority:
	===The ~~Counsul~~===		===The Council===
	The entire Blind Counsul consists of 132 individuals. Their identities are kept a closely guarded secret. This extended to each other, the individual counsulers do not know each other's identities. The Counsel itself derives its name from the face masks and hoods the various counsulers wear to remain hidden.		The entire Blind Counsul consists of 132 individuals. Their identities are kept a closely guarded secret. This extended to each other, the individual counsulers do not know each other's identities. The Counsel itself derives its name from the face masks and hoods the various counsulers wear to remain hidden.

CourseDirector: /* Old Article */

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Old Article

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	The acctual appointment to the counsul is secret, only the final round of nominees is made public. The new Counsuler will then join. Appointment to the Blind Counsul is for life.		The acctual appointment to the counsul is secret, only the final round of nominees is made public. The new Counsuler will then join. Appointment to the Blind Counsul is for life.

	==~~Old Article~~==		==Etomology==

	A group of 132 anonymous individuals who form the head of the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]]. Members of the Counsel are elected from officials within the Foundation via secret ballot, appointments are for life, and no one knows exactly who sits on the Counsel.

	Decisions of the Counsel are made by the Choir, a group of 51 counselors electected from within the Counsel. Decisions are decided via simple majority vote. The Choir is directed by the Chorus, a panel of five members chosen by the Director who have final say in all matters.

	The name of the Blind Counsel derives from the way each member is 'blind' to the identities of his or her fellow counsulors. This is done to ensure decisions are never based on personal bias. Counselors wear dark visors and are assigned different numbers every day. The actual counsel chamber is a large darkened hall. Those no actively serving on the Choir sit in balconies and use a loudspeaker system to converse. Counselors on the Choir floor read in braille as there is only enough light to discern basic shapes.		The name of the Blind Counsel derives from the way each member is 'blind' to the identities of his or her fellow counsulors. This is done to ensure decisions are never based on personal bias. Counselors wear dark visors and are assigned different numbers every day. The actual counsel chamber is a large darkened hall. Those no actively serving on the Choir sit in balconies and use a loudspeaker system to converse. Counselors on the Choir floor read in braille as there is only enough light to discern basic shapes.

CourseDirector: /* Subsections of the Counsul */

2010-06-24T22:49:11Z

Subsections of the Counsul

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	The secrecy is partially a countermeasure against assasinations and influence pedalling, but is also an effective tool for making the decisions impersonal. The Counsul is not motivated by individual prejudices.		The secrecy is partially a countermeasure against assasinations and influence pedalling, but is also an effective tool for making the decisions impersonal. The Counsul is not motivated by individual prejudices.

	===The ~~Chior~~===		===The Choir===
			Within the Counsul resides the Choir, which consists of 51 counselors with voting priviliges. The Choir changes on a daily basis, and no counselor knows who will be on the Choir or when.

			===The Chorus===
			At the very top of the Counsul is the Chorus, 5 individuals appointed from the Counsul with a final say on all matters. In a sense, they are rullers of the Foundation. They can appoint panels from the Counsul to make specific decisions, but all matters decides by the Counsul must be approved by the Chorus.

			Unlike the Choir, the Chorus does not change on a regular basis. Members rotate in and out but are appointed by the Chorus.

	==Appointment to the Counsel==		==Appointment to the Counsel==

CourseDirector at 22:43, 24 June 2010

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 A group of 132 anonymous individuals who form the head of the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]]. Members of the Counsel are elected from officials within the Foundation via secret ballot, appointments are for life, and no one knows exactly who sits on the Counsel.
 Decisions of the Counsel are made by the Choir, a group of 51 counselors electected from within the Counsel. Decisions are decided via simple majority vote. The Choir is directed by the Chorus, a panel of five members chosen by the Director who have final say in all matters.
-The name of the Blind Counsel derives from the way each member is 'blind' to the identities of his or her fellow counselors. This is done to ensure decisions are never based on personal bias. Counselors wear dark visors and are assigned different numbers every day. The actual counsel chamber is a large darkened hall. Those no actively serving on the Choir sit in balconies and use a loudspeaker system to converse. Counselors on the Choir floor read in braille as there is only enough light to discern basic shapes.
+The name of the Blind Counsel derives from the way each member is 'blind' to the identities of his or her fellow counsulors. This is done to ensure decisions are never based on personal bias. Counselors wear dark visors and are assigned different numbers every day. The actual counsel chamber is a large darkened hall. Those no actively serving on the Choir sit in balconies and use a loudspeaker system to converse. Counselors on the Choir floor read in braille as there is only enough light to discern basic shapes.

CourseDirector at 02:39, 30 November 2009

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	A group of 132 anonymous individuals who form the head of the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]]. Members of the Counsel are elected from officials within the Foundation via secret ballot, appointments are for life, and no one knows exactly who sits on the ~~consel~~.		A group of 132 anonymous individuals who form the head of the [[Gudersnipe Foundation]]. Members of the Counsel are elected from officials within the Foundation via secret ballot, appointments are for life, and no one knows exactly who sits on the Counsel.

			Decisions of the Counsel are made by the Choir, a group of 51 counselors electected from within the Counsel. Decisions are decided via simple majority vote. The Choir is directed by the Chorus, a panel of five members chosen by the Director who have final say in all matters.

			The name of the Blind Counsel derives from the way each member is 'blind' to the identities of his or her fellow counselors. This is done to ensure decisions are never based on personal bias. Counselors wear dark visors and are assigned different numbers every day. The actual counsel chamber is a large darkened hall. Those no actively serving on the Choir sit in balconies and use a loudspeaker system to converse. Counselors on the Choir floor read in braille as there is only enough light to discern basic shapes.