Thread:Hackey5/@comment-25407271-20150404221727/@comment-5645428-20150406075950

Okay! This has helped in establishing a thereotically working system. I've incorporated a lot of what you mentioned into a summarised form, although I'm figuring that staff will not nominate nor vote (and only oversee the selection of nominees), and it will be them who organise the following processes, rather than actively choosing specific users to be promoted to moderator. If you can identify anything I've overlooked in the following, please point it out. :)

Nomination Process

When a nomination period is declared open, any registered user can nominate any number of candidates (sensibly, of course). However, a user must receive at least three nominations before they will be considered an elligible candidate. Staff will verify the nomination, that the candidate has made at least 50 edits and been recently active for at least a week, in addition to general good behaviour and positive attitude over an extended period of time. Verified candidates may personally decline, therefore cancelling their nomination.

Voting Process

Once the nomination period is closed and the voting period open, voting of the candidates will take place. The number of votes allowed per registered user will vary (1 or 2) depending on the number of candidates, and may involve two or more voting rounds. The first and any subsequent rounds will involve the elimination of the least voted candidates. The final round will determine the most voted candidates who will receive the promotion to moderator of both the wiki and chat usergroups.

Trial Process

This is an open observation period where the staff monitor the elected candidates. If not found suitable, they will receive eventual demotion. If performing highly in the position, they may be considered for adminship.