Ward Captain

The leader of the Urban Ward, the Ward Captain is in charge of maximizing the efficiency of the men at his disposal. The Urban Ward doesn't have plentiful numbers, and the Ward Captain is in charge of putting patrols and forces where they are needed most. Though he does have a discretionary fund for hiring mercenaries and adventurers as well as a Reserve Ward he can call on, the Ward Captain usually has to protect the key parts of the city and makes the Urban Ward's presence felt throughout the city even though he doesn't have the manpower protect every part.

The position is appointed by the Almonte Conclave, although the previous Ward Captain usually recommends one of his commanders when they step down or retire and the Conclave usually votes them in immediately. Unless a vote is called for to remove the Ward Captain, the Ward Captain retires or dies, or in the rare case that a Ward Captain is elected to the Conclave, the position is for life.

The Ward Captain is required to report to the Conclave at least once a month on the conditions of the city, crime statistics, budgetary concerns, and any other piece of information the Ward Captain feels relevant to their job.

It is unfortunately vague in the city charter, but it technically says that any member of the Conclave is the Ward Captain's direct superior and can issue orders. This is unclear if different members give conflicting orders. In the past it has been resolved by putting the orders to a vote at the Conclave, the Ward Captain just choosing which orders they think are wisest, or in one rare case a Ward Captain gathered his Commanders and had them vote on which course to take. Technically, all of these are legal and illegal.