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Latest revision as of 22:47, 25 August 2020

Draft Guidance for

Mid-Atlantic Region Multi-State Manager (MAR MSM)

Definition

The Mid-Atlantic Region Multi-State Manager (MAR MSM) role extends editing permissions to the entire Mid-Atlantic Region.

Eligibility

Editors eligible for receiving MAR MSM shall meet the following criteria:

State Manager of a MAR state for minimum of 3 months
Rank 5 editor
Good communication and leadership skills
Active in the community, forums, and editing
Regional Coordinator (RC)/Assistant Regional Coordinator (ARC) approval

Roles & Responsibilities:

For states outside their ‘home state’, MAR MSM responsibilities are toː

provide assistance and coverage for other SMs in MAR when timely assistance is needed and a state SM or pertinent LAM/AM is unavailable. This may include (but is not limited to):
- Resolving Unlock/Update/Closure requests in a timely manner;
- Working with local editors on large editing projects such as basemap, place harmonization lists, speed limits, lanes, etc; and
- Performing community functions such as informal mentoring and new editor outreach.
follow all state standards, but free to edit in the area similar to driving EA or CM privileges;
when appropriate, provide input on local guidance, but the MAR MSM must not set policy for other states; the local state SM(s) has final authority on state policy in consultation with RCs; and
in the event that an SM is on an extended leave of absence, the RC may designate a MAR MSM to assist the remaining local SMs in routine operations.

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 Draft Guidance for
-==Mid Atlantic Region Multi State Manager (MAR MSM)==
+==Mid-Atlantic Region Multi-State Manager (MAR MSM)==
 ===Definition===
-Mid Atlantic Region Multi State Manager (MAR MSM) is special role that extends editing permissions to the entire Mid Atlantic Region.
+The Mid-Atlantic Region Multi-State Manager (MAR MSM) role extends editing permissions to the entire Mid-Atlantic Region.
 ===Eligibility===
 Editors eligible for receiving MAR MSM shall meet the following criteria:
-*State Manager of a MAR State for minimum of 3 months
+*State Manager of a MAR state for minimum of 3 months
 *Rank 5 editor
 *Good communication and leadership skills
-*Forum and Editing accounts show active activity
+*Active in the community, forums, and editing
-*Regional Coordinator (RC)/Assistant Regional Coordinator (ARC) permission
+*Regional Coordinator (RC)/Assistant Regional Coordinator (ARC) approval
-===Duties/Responsibilities:===
+===Roles & Responsibilities:===
+For states outside their ‘home state’, MAR MSM responsibilities are toː
-*Role is designed for emergency assistance and for coverage if other SMs are unavailable.
+* provide assistance and coverage for other SMs in MAR when timely assistance is needed and a state SM or pertinent LAM/AM is unavailable. This may include (but is not limited to):
-*Must follow all state standards, the state's SM still has final authority.
+** Resolving  Unlock/Update/Closure requests in a timely manner;
+** Working with local editors on large editing projects such as basemap, place harmonization lists, speed limits, lanes, etc; and
-===Background===
+** Performing community functions such as informal mentoring and new editor outreach.
-The MAR MSM role was created for two primary reasons: to '''provide assistance during high editing periods''' (weather or event driven) and '''limited State Manager availability''' (vacation, work, family events, etc.). Additionally it will unofficially provide training for MAR SMs to develop skills and experience that could help them prepare for CM/LC/RC/GC positions.
+* follow all state standards, but free to edit in the area similar to driving EA or CM privileges;
+* when appropriate, provide input on local guidance, but the MAR MSM must not set policy for other states; the local state SM(s) has final authority on state policy in consultation with RCs; and
-===Approval Authority===
+* in the event that an SM is on an extended leave of absence, the RC may designate a MAR MSM to assist the remaining local SMs in routine operations.
-Granting MAR MSM is a Regional Coordinator role. So RC/ARC have the sole decision to grant (or rescind) MAR MSM. State Manager/Country Manager opinions and suggestions may be considered in the RC decision, but there is not a vote.
-===Discussion of MAR MSM Role===
-Many MAR SMs already have editing area in adjacent states and regions due to driving the area or Area Manager/Country Manager responsibilities. Having MAR MSM is similar to those privileges. MAR MSM is just editing privileges and the applicable State Manager(s) set the appropriate policies that the other editors (including CMs and MAR MSM) follow. MAR MSM is not permission to export your state's policy into a neighboring state with a different policy. Therefore MAR MSM implicitly implies that one must read and be familiar with the applicable editing guidelines prior to jumping in on a problem. If there is confusion as to how to follow guidance, then the MAR MSM editor should defer to the applicable SM(s).
-MAR MSM gives our team greater flexibility to respond to severe weather and man-made events (think snow storms, hurricanes, fires, traffic accidents, or terrorist events) by enlarging the pool of local MAR editors available to help. Not all events that need a MAR MSM are necessarily bad, since a reporter or editor might submit a last minute parade or festival that needs road closures in a short period of time. Holidays, maintenance problems, or improper entry of the editing permissions can delay the assistance; MAR MSM will alleviate those problems for our senior editors.