The baron/ess owes all the people of the barony a good show. By this I
mean giving them a ceremonial focus for our group identity and inspiring
them with the ideals of our Society. 
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The baron/ess is also responsible for encouraging everyone in the
projects that make our barony so rich in skills, ideas, and experience.
This means welcoming new people, recognizing people's contributions,
listening to people's complaints, and fostering a positive attitude. By
this I mean one that is constantly striving for improvement, but is
non-elitest and welcoming. This may be a hard balance, but it is the
baron/ess's duty to strive for it. 
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The baron/ess also has the responsibility to represent our barony
outside its borders, and to be a gracious emissary for us. At the
kingdom level, the baron/ess should advocate for our citizens and their
interests in curias and by petitioning the kingdom orders on their
behalf. In some ways, the baron/ess is like an old-fashioned
Congressman, looking out for his constituency and getting the potholes
filled for his hometown. 
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The baron/ess also has the responsibility to lead the barony at Pennsic.
This is one of many great things Johanna & Aquel have done for us,
creating a strong and colorful presence at our big national convention.
In addition to the processions to the field, the hospitality tents, and
the like, I would feel obligated to take the field. No one will ever
mistake me for William Marshall, but I feel it is important to be there.
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The baron/ess of Carolingia IS Carolingia in the historic sense, and
because of this his/her responsibilities are to all the people, not to
any particular individual or group.
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The baron/ess obviously has the duties of fealty to the crowns of the
East, and the responsibility of presenting the rose to receive
confirmation of our charter. The baron/ess should zealously guard our
ancient privileges, rights, and liberties.
