1. To accord students a medium of free expression, the newspaper adviser(s), college president and administrative assistants shall refrain from management of the Talon Marks.

2. Because publishing a newspaper is a highly technical process that must operate within certain inflexible deadlines, it is necessary to concentrate executive authority in the hands of one individual -- the editor-in-chief.

a. The editor-in-chief is responsible and answerable for the news and editorial content of the Talon Marks.

b. The editor-in-chief ensures that the campus is adequately covered.

c. The editor-in-chief is responsible for the conduct of staff members when they are performing Talon Marks duties. If the editor-in-chief believes there are journalistic or ethical reasons for the removal of a subordinate editor, the editor may do so.

3. The editor-in-chief is responsible for the content of the various student publications, including the Talon Marks newspaper, the Wings magazine, and the TM Online newspaper. The editor usually names managing editors for the newspaper, the magazine and the online paper to help coordinate and run the publications, though the editor may appoint himself/herself to one or more of those roles.

4. Selection of the editor-in-chief

a. Candidates will submit a written statement announcing their wish to be considered as a candidate for editor-in-chief to any adviser prior to the announced deadline

b. Two editorial board members, one of which will be the editor-in-chief, will give their opinions on any candidates that apply for the position.

5. Removal of an editor-in-chief

a. When any two members of the Editorial Board are concerned about the ability of the editor-in-chief to continue to perform his/her assigned duties, they may notify the adviser, or his/her designee.

b. The adviser will have the final decision if the editor(s) in chief will be removed or not, with the advice of the Editorial Board.

c. The editor-in-chief will take a leave of absence if he/she is campaigning for a student government position. If elected or appointed to any government position the editor-in-chief must resign his/her position as editor after being sworn in to office or takes on appointed or elected position.

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