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   - **Mayor / Guild-Master** Elected by their Peers as leaders.  Along with Governors, they  co-rule Major settlements.  Guild-Masters (elected by their Master crafters/professionals) are responsible for craft quality, crafts, professions and trade.  Mayors levy local taxes and care for public buildings, infrastructure local services.  They are 'leaders of their people' and good service may well lead to a life-time Knighthood, for Services to their Community.
   - **Burgher** - a land owning Citizen -  they have the same rights and responsibilities as Citizen, but own land.  They are eligible to stand for the position of Mayor or Guild Master.  Land is expensive, and only the most successful citizens can afford to rise to the Bourgeoisie.
-  - **Citizen** – recognised as an established member of the population, either through wealth or service.  Qualification:  Miliary Officer (Lt. Upwards); Journeyman Crafter or Professional (recognised by the guild); Service to Lord Rignal/Governor.  Citizens get to Vote for Mayor  and, in return, they commit to help defend their City and (in times of need) the whole of Westland, either as personal service, or financial support. They are also eligible to buy  (rather than lease) land - however this is not automatic, and is subject to approval by The Governor/Lord Rignal.
+  - **Citizen** – recognised as an established member of the population, either through wealth or service.  Qualification:  Miliary Officer (Lt. Upwards); Master Crafter or Professional (recognised by the guild & owning a 'regulated' business); or exceptional service to the state.  Citizens get to Vote for Mayor and, in return, they commit to help defend their City and (in times of need) the whole of Westland, either by personal service, or financial support. They are also eligible to buy (rather than lease) land - however this is not automatic, and is subject to approval by The Governor/Lord Rignal - this is the promotion route to Burgher.
-  - **Residents** – Anyone registered with the local Guild, militia, military or similar service.  Most of these are ex-soldiers, apprentice level crafters/professionals or something similar.  Little in the way of extra rights -  however, there is a recognition there.  They are registered somewhere and part for the state.  They are able to Lease land from Lord Rignal.
+  - **Residents** – Anyone registered with the local Guild, militia, military or similar service.  There is Little in the way of extra rights -  however, there is a recognition there.  They are registered somewhere and part for the state.  Residents with Journeyman or Sergeant status are able to Lease land or property from Lord Rignal and start a regulated business - this is the promotion route to Citizen.
   - **Others** -  whoever is left.  Next to no rights, except for access to the law, etc.