Leave of Absence

A Leave of Absence allows members to step back from group activities temporarily without losing their standing. Members are encouraged to give notice rather than simply going quiet, both out of courtesy and to ensure their absence is not misread as disengagement.

Requesting Leave

Members going on leave should post a notice in the designated Discord channel. There is no hard notice period; as much advance notice as possible is appreciated but not required. The notice should include an expected return date if known, and a rough duration if not.

Duration

There is no maximum leave duration. Members may be absent for as long as necessary. If leave extends significantly beyond the originally stated period, members are encouraged to post an update in the leave channel so leadership can plan accordingly.

Members holding Rank 3 or above must check in at least once per month during an extended absence. This ensures that leadership positions can be managed appropriately and that the group is not left without visibility over its senior members.

Rank During Leave

A member's rank is held for them while on leave. Where operational necessity requires it, a leadership position may be temporarily filled by another member during the absence. On return, the original rank is fully restored.

Returning from Leave

On returning from leave, members should check in with their department head or division leader before resuming normal activities. This ensures they are briefed on anything that changed during their absence and can be reintegrated smoothly.

Unannounced Absence

If a member goes inactive without notice, a Rank 3 or above will attempt to make contact before any further action is taken. Unannounced absence is not treated as a conduct issue unless contact goes unanswered for an extended period, at which point the matter may be escalated to the disciplinary process.