Leader

Not to be confused with successor, a designated next hostLeader:A leader (lee·dur) is a headmate whose role is to hold executive power. What this means will vary depending on the system. A leader may possess the ability to make important decisions, approve or veto votes, break ties, assign tasks and responsibilities to others, or generally be seen as a voice of guidance and authority. A leader is not a dictator, however: they may be voted into or out of their position depending on their trustworthiness and performance. A leader provides direction and stability, and exhibits positive leadership qualities, such as collaboration, communication, innovation, etc.

Term Origins
A leader is defined as “a person or thing that leads; a guiding or directing head.”

Related Terms
A leader may or may not serve as a primary fronter/outernaut and/or manager/conductor for their system.

They may control who fronts like a gatekeeper.

If a leader has final say in decisions, they may be considered an ordemate.

Depending on the system’s level of reliance on the leader, they may be considered an officium and/or a main.

History
This page was created by the Felight system in April 2023, however, the concepts of systems having a leader or administrator most likely predates this page by many years. There is some reference to The Grey Skies coining the term at some point, though there is no reference to a coining post or date.