6.9

Follow the current staff chain of command for routine decisions and escalation. Higher rank does not authorize a staff member to order another person to break policy.

• Follow lawful and policy-compliant instructions from authorized leadership.
• Ask for clarification if an instruction conflicts with this handbook or the rules.
• Document serious disagreements and escalate them privately.
• Do not undermine another staff member in front of players; raise concerns through the proper process.
• Do not hide mistakes. Report them promptly, explain what happened, and cooperate with correction.
• Staff members accused of misconduct must not control their own investigation or retaliate against the reporter.