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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.
-  - **Steward** - appointed by a Development Company or Knight Dominus to oversee a village that they own.  The only requirement is that the Steward must be a recognised citizen of the land.    **Steward of Westland** -  An Honorary Title awarded to military officers who have given good service in the field in maintaining Lord Rignal's Wilderness Philosophies.  They can be recalled to active service, as appropriate.   Stewards are seen as the Petit-bourgeois.
+  - **Steward** - appointed by a Development Company or Knight Dominus to oversee a village that they own.  The only requirement is that the Steward must be a recognised citizen of the land.    **Steward of Westland** -  An Honorary Title awarded to military officers who have given good service in the field maintaining Lord Rignal's Wilderness Philosophies.  They can be recalled to active service, as appropriate.   Stewards are seen as the Petit-bourgeois.
   - **Citizen** – recognised as an established member of the population, either through wealth or service.  Qualification:  Miliary Officer (Lt. Upwards); Master Crafter or Professional t (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.  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.