Lord Brokk Jarlsson

The one thing that personally bugs me the most about the SCA, is that a select group of individuals who have the most influence to decide how our game is played, is chosen based on physical prowess, and nothing else. The core of the SCA is built around this tradition. To change it would be to change the SCA into something completely different. It would no longer be the SCA.

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What is your feelings on the current scheduling system? :

Lord Brokk Jarlsson :

It seems to work well. We have flexible but firm guidelines that we try to adhere to. I think they are working out fine.

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Do you beleive the current lenght of Council meetings is too long, too short, or about right? Why? :

Lord Brokk Jarlsson :

Most times they are "about right". Occasionally a hot topic comes up that lasts longer than I prefer. However there is something to be said about everyone getting a chance to speak their mind as well.

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Describe your interpretation of the charter stating that the Senechal consults with Council. :

Lord Brokk Jarlsson :

In several spots it refers to Council advising the Seneschal, or the Seneschal advised by Council. The simple interpretation is that the Council is required to keep the Seneschal informed. The means the Seneschal should also listen to Council when advice is being offered. When all is said and done, it is up to the Seneschal to make the final decision.

My personal view is that the Seneschal can call for a general "show of hands" to get the feeling of Council. The Seneschal should also allow individual feedback from anyone in the room on a given topic. All of this gives food for thought and helps with the decision making of the Seneschal. If it comes to an actual vote, limited to official Council Members, then the results of that vote should be the final decision.

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Do you think there is any activity, borough, or household in Carolingia that currently requires extra attention or support from the Senechal? :

Lord Brokk Jarlsson :

I am not aware of any.

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What would you have done if you were Senechal during the Pay to Play bod crisis? Are your personal feelings different that how you would act as an elected Senechal? :

Lord Brokk Jarlsson :

I did not follow any 'crisis' during that time period. So I have no information with which to offer an opinion. I do not believe I was an active member of this Barony at that time. I assume I would have looked to Council for advice and acted according to the best interests of the Barony.

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What were your personal feelings about the singing of the Star Spangled Banner during Court at Legends this year? How as Senechal would you have responded (if at all)? :

Lord Brokk Jarlsson :

I have no personal feelings, either negative or positive on that issue. It is simply something that happened. I did not see that a response was needed. If people approached me with concerns, then I would have sought out advice from others before making any response (if one was needed).

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Do you see the boroughs as having a different role than other components of Carolingia because the borough members tend to be younger, newer, and have higher turn over? :

Lord Brokk Jarlsson :

Yes. They need more guidance and certainly more information. Boroughs are part of the strength of Carolingia. Their high-turnover can also be part of our weakness. We need to aware of both and treat them accordingly. We need to remember that the members of Boroughs are not seasoned Scandians. They need appropriate guidance, help and information. I feel we have been doing a relatively good job of this on average. I would like to see that continue.

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