Overview

Mission
It is the mission of the Galactic Senator to represent to the best of his or her ability the segment of community for which he or she has been appointed. It is the responsibility of the Senator to take into account the interests and sentiments of those represented in an unbiased and objective capacity, serving as advocate, leader, and unified voice for the players.

Appointment
Candidates for the Galactic Senate may be nominated by any player in good standing, and self-nominations are also considered. Clarity and influence are among the top desired traits for a Senator to possess. The Star Wars Galaxies Community Team appoints the title of Senator to players from the pool of nominations. Once appointed, a Senator will serve a 6 month term at which point the position will be open to new candidates.

Structure
There are 25 total Senators. The following is a breakdown of positions within the Senate:

Privileges
Senators have access to The Galactic Senate forum, where debate, discussion and votes that help mould the future direction of Star Wars Galaxies take place. Senators are granted limited moderator abilities (Sticky and / or Announcement) in their respective forums and are flagged with the prestigious title of Senator.

Duties
Senators are required to represent the interests of their public accurately. For professions, this means a special attention to the details and nuances of balance, systems and functionality of their chosen profession in-game. As a community leader, the Senator is expected to be the definitive source for all things which he or she represents. A Senator should champion the interests and concerns of their community, and and will be expected to speak with the voice of that community.

Example - A Senator representing the Smuggler profession is encouraged to write or compile from sources a guide to help newcomers to the Smuggler profession, and offer tips and hints from the community as a whole. A Senator representing the Imperial faction of the Galactic Civil War is encouraged to build a Top 5 list of the most prominent Imperial PvP strategies, etc.