Oldenfeld shall maintain those officers required by the SCA and Trimaris, whether or not such officers are identified in these bylaws. In the case of a vacancy in any office, the title, responsibility and duties of the office shall be assumed by the Seneschal of Oldenfeld. In the case of a vacancy in the office of Seneschal, the title, responsibility and duties shall be assumed jointly by the Baron and Baroness until such time as a new Seneschal is elected. All unspecified duties shall be assumed jointly by the Baron and Baroness.

1. The following are the Great Baronial Officers of Oldenfeld. Each officer is responsible to comply with all requirements specified by Trimaris through Kingdom Law and the publications of their Kingdom counterparts. These often include regular reporting requirements, a warranting process, and membership requirements. It is the responsibility of each officer to know and understand the SCA and Trimaris requirements for the office.
   
   1. Seneschal: The Seneschal is the administrative and executive officer of Oldenfeld and is the legal representative recognized by the SCA, with duties and responsibilities itemized by the SCA and Trimaris. The Seneschal shall, in consultation with the Coronet, organize and publish the annual schedule of Oldenfeld events, business meetings, officers meetings, curia, and any other special meetings as may be appropriate. The Seneschal or a designate shall preside over all Oldenfeld business meetings, elections, officers meetings, and administrative processes to conduct the business of Oldenfeld. The Seneschal is a designated signatory on the Oldenfeld bank accounts and is accountable for the preservation and proper discharge of Oldenfeld inventory and assets.
   2. Exchequer: The Exchequer is the financial officer of Oldenfeld, with duties and responsibilities itemized by SCA and Trimaris. The Exchequer shall maintain all records associated with Oldenfeld inventories and bank accounts. The Exchequer is a signatory on Oldenfeld bank accounts and shall report to the Citizens of Oldenfeld at least once each quarter at a regular business meeting: the bank account balance, major fund balances, all expenditures of more than $500, major sources of income and expense, and the reason for major changes in financial position. The Exchequer, in consultation with the Coronet and Seneschal, and shall organize such audits as may be required or be appropriate.
   3. Herald. The Herald is the officer responsible for maintaining and promoting heraldic activities in Oldenfeld, including registration of Baronial awards and other heraldry, assisting Members of Oldenfeld with their name, device and badge design and registration, training heralds for service to Oldenfeld and Trimaris, providing voice heraldry to the Baron and Baroness, reporting the heraldic activities of Oldenfeld to Trimaris, and assuring proper site heraldry at Oldenfeld events. The Herald is a warranted officer, subject to approval and requirements of the Trimaris Triskele Principal Herald.
   4. Minister of Arts and Sciences. The Minister of Arts and Sciences is responsible for attending, conducting and overseeing arts and sciences activities of Oldenfeld, promoting participation in Trimaris arts and sciences events, and reporting arts and sciences activities to Trimaris. The Minister of Arts and Sciences is a warranted officer, subject to approval and requirements of the Trimaris Kingdom Minister of Arts and Sciences.
   5. Heavy Weapons Marshal. The Heavy Weapons Marshal is responsible to organize, conduct and supervise heavy weapons fighting activities in Oldenfeld, including participation in fighter authorizations, fighter safety education, fighter training, arranging for marshals at Oldenfeld events or demonstrations where fighting takes place, and reporting as required or appropriate to the Trimaris Earl Marshal. The Marshal is a warranted officer, subject to the approval and requirements of the Trimaris Earl Marshal.
2. The following are the Lesser Baronial Officers of Oldenfeld. Each officer is responsible to comply with all requirements specified by Trimaris through Kingdom Law and the publications of their Kingdom counterparts, if such a counterpart exists. These often include regular reporting requirements, a warranting process, and membership requirements. It is the responsibility of each officer to know and understand the SCA and Trimaris requirements for the office.
   
   1. Light Weapons (Rapier) Marshal. The Light Weapons (Rapier) Marshal is responsible to organize, conduct and supervise rapier activities in Oldenfeld, including participation in fighter authorizations, fighter safety education, fighter training, arranging for marshals at Oldenfeld events or demonstrations where rapier fighting takes place, and reporting as required or appropriate to the Trimaris Rapier Marshal. The Light Weapons Marshal is a warranted officer, subject to the approval and requirements of the Trimaris Rapier Marshal.
   2. Archery Marshal. The Archery Marshal is responsible to organize, conduct and supervise combat and target archery activities in Oldenfeld, including participation in fighter authorizations, fighter safety education, fighter training, arranging for marshals at Oldenfeld events or demonstrations where archery takes place, and reporting as required or appropriate to the Trimaris Archery Marshal. The Archery Marshal is a warranted officer, subject to the approval and requirements of the Trimaris Archery Marshal.
   3. Hospitaller. The Hospitaller is responsible to welcome newcomers at Oldenfeld events and business meetings by providing or arranging for newcomer education, loaner garb, loaner feast gear and materials that will enhance a newcomer’s experience. The Hospitaller also supervises the efforts of Oldenfeld to recruit new members through such demonstrations and advertising as may be approved by the Coronet and Seneschal.
   4. Chronicler. The Chronicler is responsible to publish and record the activities of Oldenfeld in a regular newsletter, subject to the approval of the Coronet and the Seneschal.
   5. Chatelaine or Chamberlain. The Chatelaine or Chamberlain is responsible to acquire, keep, maintain, and transport the regalia of Oldenfeld, and to provide such assistance to the Baron and Baroness as they may request.
   6. Minister of Children. The Minister of Children is responsible to organize and supervise children’s activities at Oldenfeld events in a manner that assures the safety, protection and proper supervision of participating children during the period of those activities.
   7. Web Minister. The Web Minister is responsible to publish information of interest to the Members of Oldenfeld on an Internet web site, including general information about Oldenfeld, contact information for the Baron, Baroness and officers, information about and the location of Oldenfeld events, announcements, and such other information as may be approved by the Coronet and the Seneschal.
   8. Librarian. The Librarian shall acquire, keep, maintain, offer for use, and properly dispose of books, articles, publications, and materials of interest to the Members of Oldenfeld.
3. Selection and Term of Officers
   
   
   In general, officers are selected through a deputy system: Each current officer selects one or more deputies. Before retiring from office, the current officer designates a successor from among those deputies, subject to the approval of the Coronet and the Seneschal. The Seneschal is subject to the approval of the Coronet and the Citizens of Oldenfeld. If a vacancy occurs and no acceptable deputy has been selected, the office will be filled by appointment of the Coronet and Seneschal; or, in the case of the Seneschal's office, by the Coronet and a majority vote of the Citizens of Oldenfeld.
   1. Officers serve for two years.
   2. With approval of the Coronet and Seneschal, officers may serve a second consecutive term. No officer may hold a single office for more than four consecutive years. An officer that has held the office for four years may hold the same office again, but only after at least two years have passed. For the Seneschal to serve a second consecutive term, there must be approval of the Coronet and the Citizens of Oldenfeld.
   3. Any two Citizens of Oldenfeld may petition the Coronet for removal of an officer for cause, such as violation of mundane law, disqualification due to failure to maintain membership or good standing, failure to carry out the duties of office, or malfeasance. Such petition shall be resolved at the discretion of the Coronet in a manner appropriate to the seriousness of the petition.
   4. An officer may resign or retire early upon written notification to the Baron, Baroness and Seneschal; in the case of a Seneschal, notification must be made to the Baron, Baroness and the Exchequer.
   5. The Coronet and Seneschal, in making appointments and confirming officers other than the Seneschal's office, may solicit votes from the Citizens or Members of Oldenfeld at their discretion for guidance, but are not bound by the results of such votes.
   6. All officers serve at the pleasure of the Coronet. Officers other than the Seneschal may be removed by written notice of the Coronet and acknowledged by the Seneschal with or without cause. The Seneschal may be removed by written notice of the Coronet and acknowledged by the Exchequer with or without cause. Offices left vacant due to such an action must be filled using the processes described in these bylaws within thirty days.
   7. All Great Baronial Officers must affirm their willingness to serve Oldenfeld and the Coronet faithfully upon appointment to office.